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Arzerra drug approved by FDA for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Arzerra (ofatumumab) for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a slowly progressing cancer of the blood and bone marrow.

27 Oct 2009

Stomach infection on the rise in outpatient settings; symptoms can range from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a sometimes deadly stomach bug, Clostridium difficile, (http://www.mayoclinic.org/c-difficile/) is on the rise in outpatient settings.

27 Oct 2009

Impax Pharmaceuticals begins Phase III trial of IPX066 drug in PD patients

Impax Pharmaceuticals, the brand products division of Impax Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:IPXL), today announced that it has initiated a multinational Phase III trial of its late-stage drug candidate IPX066 in advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients.

27 Oct 2009

Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease may be at risk for developing non-melanoma skin cancer

Findings from a new retrospective cohort study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 74th Annual Scientific meeting in San Diego indicate that patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), especially those receiving the thiopurine class of medications to treat IBD, may be at risk for developing non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC).

27 Oct 2009

Oral contraceptives increase stroke risk but benefits still outweigh risks for most users

Nearly 100 million women worldwide use birth control pills. Pills now in use contain much lower concentrations of estrogens than older preparations. The relationship between oral contraceptives and stroke has been studied and debated for decades, and studies have yielded conflicting results.

27 Oct 2009

Small businesses face higher premiums, push for access to 'exchanges'

"As Congress nears votes on legislation that would overhaul the health care system, many small businesses say they are facing the steepest rise in insurance premiums they have seen in recent years," the New York Times reports.

27 Oct 2009

Implantation of blue light-filtering intraocular lens increases nutritional component of the eye

Results of an important new study show that implantation of blue light-filtering intraocular lens (IOLs) at the time of cataract surgery increases a nutritional component of the eye, which may afford protection against the development and/or progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

27 Oct 2009

Sperm can transmit HIV to macrophages and dendritic cells

Sperm, and not just the fluid it bathes in, can transmit HIV to macrophages, T cells, and dendritic cells (DCs), report a team led by Ana Ceballos at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina.

27 Oct 2009

SkinMedica enters into a global license agreement with New York University

SkinMedica, Inc. and New York University announced today that they have entered into a global license agreement to develop novel products to address skin hyperpigmentation based on technology invented at NYU.

27 Oct 2009

Resonant Medical to display the next generation of software for its Clarity System

Resonant Medical, an innovator in 3D soft tissue planning, image-guidance and adaptive radiotherapy products, headquartered in Montreal, Canada, today announced that the Company is exhibiting the next generation of software for its Clarity System at the 51st annual American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting taking place November 1-5, 2009 in Chicago.

27 Oct 2009

Lack of optimal pain care delivery system costs more than $100 billion each year

A new Pain Medicine Position Paper published by leaders of the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM), reveals businesses lose $61 billion annually due to ineffective pain care and the lack of optimal pain care delivery.

27 Oct 2009

New study provides insight into what women think on decision making with regard to breast cancer surgery

For women just diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the important decisions confronting them is whether to have a lumpectomy or mastectomy. A diagnosis of breast cancer will affect one in every eight women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society, causing them to have to decide quickly about treatment.

27 Oct 2009

Obesity linked to fewer neighborhood food options

Contrary to what you might believe, living near a variety of restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets and even fast food outlets actually lowers your risk for obesity, according to a new study from the University of Utah.

27 Oct 2009

Third quarter 2009 results announced by Genomma Lab Internacional

Genomma Lab Internacional, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: LAB) ("Genomma Lab" or "the Company"), announced today its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.

27 Oct 2009

GeckoSystems to discuss its advanced mobile robot controller, the GeckoSPIO

GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. (http://www.geckosystems.com/) -- announced today that during their first annual "Mobile Robots in Motion" conference November 4-5, 2009 attendees will be able to observe and discuss GeckoSystems' advanced mobile robot controller, the GeckoSPIO™.

27 Oct 2009

FDA files complaint against sandwich manufacturer; company allegedly failed to correct violations

The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Rel's Foods Inc. (Rel's), of Oakland, Calif., seeking to stop the company from manufacturing, producing, and selling adulterated food products.

27 Oct 2009

Humana Medicare Advantage plans for Senior Citizens Bureau members

Humana and The Senior Citizens Bureau (SCB) are collaborating to offer Humana Medicare Advantage plans to more than 500,000 SCB members.

27 Oct 2009

FDA approves Berinert for adults and adolescents with HAE

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Berinert, the first treatment for acute abdominal attacks and facial swelling associated with a rare and potentially life-threatening genetic disease called hereditary angioedema (HAE).

27 Oct 2009

Natural, aspartame-free, multi-vitamins for children

Parents want to make sure their children are getting the nutrients they need to grow and thrive but sometimes it's easier said than done. According to a recent Leger Marketing survey of Canadians parents with children between the ages of three to 12 conducted on behalf of Jamieson Laboratories, almost sixty per cent of parents say their children are picky eaters with the same percentage of parents concerned their children aren't getting the proper nutrients they need for growth and development.(1)

27 Oct 2009

Unions worry about 'Cadillac' tax on expensive health insurance

"Unions representing thousands of teachers and state and local government workers are bracing for the worst if Congress adopts a proposed 'Cadillac' tax on health insurance," Newsday reports.

27 Oct 2009

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Arzerra drug approved by FDA for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Stomach infection on the rise in outpatient settings; symptoms can range from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation

Impax Pharmaceuticals begins Phase III trial of IPX066 drug in PD patients

Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease may be at risk for developing non-melanoma skin cancer

Oral contraceptives increase stroke risk but benefits still outweigh risks for most users

Small businesses face higher premiums, push for access to 'exchanges'

Implantation of blue light-filtering intraocular lens increases nutritional component of the eye

Sperm can transmit HIV to macrophages and dendritic cells

SkinMedica enters into a global license agreement with New York University

Resonant Medical to display the next generation of software for its Clarity System

Lack of optimal pain care delivery system costs more than $100 billion each year

New study provides insight into what women think on decision making with regard to breast cancer surgery

Obesity linked to fewer neighborhood food options

Third quarter 2009 results announced by Genomma Lab Internacional

GeckoSystems to discuss its advanced mobile robot controller, the GeckoSPIO

FDA files complaint against sandwich manufacturer; company allegedly failed to correct violations

Humana Medicare Advantage plans for Senior Citizens Bureau members

FDA approves Berinert for adults and adolescents with HAE

Natural, aspartame-free, multi-vitamins for children

Unions worry about 'Cadillac' tax on expensive health insurance

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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