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Venlafaxine alleviates depressive symptoms

The Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) was commissioned by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) to investigate whether patients with depression benefit from taking drugs belonging to the selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) drug class.

25 Aug 2009

Aastra's CC:LifeLine provides virtual call center for pandemic response planning

Aastra, a leading provider of IP-Telephony and Contact Center solutions, offers a solution for contact centers needing an alternative for premises-based agents if it is necessary to close the call center due to a disaster or flu epidemic. Aastra’s CC:LifeLine™ (www.aastraondemand.com/solutions-cclifeline2.asp) provides a virtual call center environment ensuring that agents can serve customers even if the physical call center is inaccessible.

25 Aug 2009

MicroRNAs present in saliva could be used to detect oral squamous cell carcinoma

A new study published by researchers at the UCLA School of Dentistry substantiates the effectiveness of measuring the microRNAs present in saliva to detect oral squamous cell carcinoma. Like hall monitors in an elementary school, microRNAs are the molecules produced by cells that simultaneously asses the behavior of multiple genes and control their activity.

25 Aug 2009

Study suggests that connective tissue growth factor plays a vital role in liver fibrosis progression

Accumulating evidence suggests that connective tissue growth factor (CCN2) plays a central role in fibrotic conditions in many organ systems. Fibrosis is a scarring condition that is characterized by excessive collagen production that impedes normal cell function and can cause organ dysfunction and failure.

25 Aug 2009

Genvec to use $2.5 million grant from NIAID for the development of novel cell lines

GenVec, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNVC) announced today that it has received a Phase 2 Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support the development of GenVec's vector production technology.

25 Aug 2009

DATATRAK International signs two new studies with a global research-based biopharmaceutical company

DATATRAK International, Inc., a technology and services company focused on global eClinical solutions for the clinical trials industry, today announced the signing of two new studies with a global research-based biopharmaceutical company.

25 Aug 2009

2009 European Patient Monitoring Technology Leadership of the Year Award given to Mennen Medical

Mennen Medical, a leading provider of patient monitors, cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology systems, announced today that the global growth consulting company Frost & Sullivan has awarded Mennen Medical the 2009 European Patient Monitoring Technology Leadership of the Year Award.

25 Aug 2009

Siemens Building Technologies to provide an integrated security system for Humber College's North Campus

Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, selected Siemens Building Technologies, Ltd., a subsidiary of Siemens Canada Limited, to provide an integrated security system for its North Campus located in the northwest part of Toronto. The new solution replaced the existing fire alarm system with a technologically-advanced fully-addressable solution with annunciating capabilities.

25 Aug 2009

PuriCore reduces operating expenses by 14% in H1 2009 when compared with H1 2008

PuriCore (LSE: PURI), the life sciences company focused on developing and commercializing proprietary, green solutions that safely, effectively, and naturally kill infectious pathogens without causing harm to human health or the environment, today announces its interim results for the six months ending June 30, 2009. An H1 2009 Operating and Financial Report and detailed financial results are available here at PuriCore’s website.

25 Aug 2009

The Cancer Center picks ATCi's Simulsat broadcast system to extend its critical broadcast applications

Antenna Technology Communications Inc., a provider of satellite communications systems, today announced that one of the largest university-based cancer research centers has selected the ATCi Simulsat C/Ku Multibeam antenna solution and related satellite equipment to outfit its central headquarters.

25 Aug 2009

Healthcare, education and clean energy are top job demands of the future

In the late 1980s, everyone wanted to study business management. Colleges and universities churned out millions of graduates who had watched Michael Douglas in Wall Street and believed they were going to be the next Gordon Gekko. Imagine their surprise when, in the early 1990s, corporate hiring trends shifted to heavily favor technology jobs! Certainly some of these graduates did just fine in the business world, but how many would have been happier and more successful with a computer degree?

25 Aug 2009

Fairfield Research conducts a survey on parents of vision corrected children

Parents and children don't always see eye to eye when it comes to vision correction, according to a survey of parents of vision-corrected children 8-17 years old conducted by Fairfield Research among members of the Good Housekeeping Reader Advisory Panel on behalf of ACUVUE((R)) Brand Contact Lenses.

25 Aug 2009

Reliant Healthcare Professionals appoints a new CEO

Reliant Healthcare Professionals, Inc. (“Reliant”) operating as FASTAFF Travel Nursing (“FASTAFF”) and U.S. Nursing Corporation (“U.S. Nursing”), today announced that Patrick Donovan has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer.

25 Aug 2009

Americans' hand-washing habits has not changed despite H1N1 virus reveals a national survey

Worries about the H1N1 virus haven't changed most Americans' hand washing habits, says a national survey by Bradley Corporation, a leading manufacturer of commercial bathroom and locker room furnishings.

25 Aug 2009

Medtronic's Q1 financial results announced

Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2010, which ended July 31, 2009.

25 Aug 2009

Socket Mobile collaborates with iBleep and Dakota Integrated Solutions to provide advanced wireless communication systems to healthcare organizations

Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), an innovative provider of mobile productivity solutions, today announced the formation of a partnership with iBleep Ltd. and Dakota Integrated Solutions in order to provide advanced wireless communication systems to healthcare organizations throughout the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

25 Aug 2009

Damprid offers moisture absorbers that control moisture and eliminate dampness in homes

Frequent, heavy rain showers can bring needed relief from warm temperatures during the summer, however, the resulting increase in moisture and humidity makes it important to maintain a dry, healthy environment inside the home. Moisture that seeps into the home through cracks and crevices can lead to musty odors, allergens, mold and mildew that lead to or aggravate allergies, asthma and other health concerns and can even lead to structural damage.

25 Aug 2009

Raptor Pharmaceuticals raises funds to execute its corporate strategy

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. ("Raptor" or the "Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: RPTP), today announced that it has raised an aggregate $5 million of gross proceeds through a private placement of units ("August 2009 Private Placement") and through the exercise of warrants (the "Warrant Exchange") originally issued in connection with its May/June 2008 private placement.

25 Aug 2009

Delcath Systems enrolls 85 patients for its pivotal Phase III Metastatic Melanoma Trial

Delcath Systems, Inc., a medical technology company testing its proprietary treatment method for primary and metastatic cancers to the liver, announced today that it has exceeded 90% enrollment reaching 85 patients for its pivotal Phase III Metastatic Melanoma Trial.

25 Aug 2009

All funding for Miami-Dade community-based organizations cut by Mayor Alvarez

Miami-Dade County Mayor Alvarez has eliminated all funding for community-based organizations (CBOs) for FY 2009-10, effective October 1, 2009. The proposed would mean the total elimination of over $31 million in grants to community-based organizations in Miami-Dade County. A significant portion of the CBO cuts would apply to Institute for Child & Family Health (ICFH) the largest provider of children's services in the County.

25 Aug 2009

Medical News

Venlafaxine alleviates depressive symptoms

Aastra's CC:LifeLine provides virtual call center for pandemic response planning

MicroRNAs present in saliva could be used to detect oral squamous cell carcinoma

Study suggests that connective tissue growth factor plays a vital role in liver fibrosis progression

Genvec to use $2.5 million grant from NIAID for the development of novel cell lines

DATATRAK International signs two new studies with a global research-based biopharmaceutical company

2009 European Patient Monitoring Technology Leadership of the Year Award given to Mennen Medical

Siemens Building Technologies to provide an integrated security system for Humber College's North Campus

PuriCore reduces operating expenses by 14% in H1 2009 when compared with H1 2008

The Cancer Center picks ATCi's Simulsat broadcast system to extend its critical broadcast applications

Healthcare, education and clean energy are top job demands of the future

Fairfield Research conducts a survey on parents of vision corrected children

Reliant Healthcare Professionals appoints a new CEO

Americans' hand-washing habits has not changed despite H1N1 virus reveals a national survey

Medtronic's Q1 financial results announced

Socket Mobile collaborates with iBleep and Dakota Integrated Solutions to provide advanced wireless communication systems to healthcare organizations

Damprid offers moisture absorbers that control moisture and eliminate dampness in homes

Raptor Pharmaceuticals raises funds to execute its corporate strategy

Delcath Systems enrolls 85 patients for its pivotal Phase III Metastatic Melanoma Trial

All funding for Miami-Dade community-based organizations cut by Mayor Alvarez

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