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Congressional Black Caucus keeps up efforts for reform

The Louisiana Weekly reports that the Congressional Black Caucus "has vowed to continue pushing for specific provisions that its members feel are vital for African Americans. ... The original House and Senate bills would significantly reduce the staggering number of uninsured Americans," which are disproportionately black, according to the news organization.

12 Aug 2009

Clinton calls for prosecution of Congolese rapists, announces $17 million aid package

"Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday called for the prosecution of Congolese soldiers and militiamen involved in a staggering epidemic of rape in eastern Congo and said the world must take stronger action to end the suffering brought on by a military operation that began in January," the Washington Post reports (Sheridan/McCrummen, 8/12).

12 Aug 2009

Assisted ventilation in cardiac arrest rescue may lower chances of survival

Arizona researchers have added another piece to the mounting body of evidence that suggests during resuscitation efforts to treat patients in cardiac arrest, "passive ventilation" significantly increases survival rates, compared to the widely practiced "assisted ventilation."

12 Aug 2009

Bristol-Myers Squibb announces Hart-Scott-Rodino Review period for Medarex acquisition expired

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) announced today that the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) review period for its tender offer for Medarex, Inc. (NASDAQ: MEDX) has expired.

12 Aug 2009

A rebounding biotechnology industry

Investors accurately forecasted the rebound of the biotechnology industry, but underestimated the degree to which positive clinical trial data would drive the sector higher, according to findings from an investor perception study released today by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and Thomson Reuters.

12 Aug 2009

ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals reports Q2 2009 financials

ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ANX) today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.

12 Aug 2009

New nutrition practice guidelines for patients with spinal cord injury

The American Dietetic Association has published new evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines for registered dietitians on nutrition care for patients with spinal cord injury.

12 Aug 2009

High-fat diets just as unhealthy in short term as long term

Short-term memory getting worse? Exercise getting harder? Examine your diet. New research published online in The FASEB Journal showed that in less than 10 days of eating a high-fat diet, rats had a decreased ability to exercise and experienced significant short-term memory loss. These results show an important link between what we eat, how we think, and how our bodies perform.

12 Aug 2009

Children with newly diagnosed epilepsy at risk for cognitive problems

Children who have normal IQs before they experience a first seizure may also have problems with language, memory, learning and other cognitive skills, according to a study published in the August 12, 2009, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

12 Aug 2009

American Bio Medica announces Q2 2009 financials

American Bio Medica Corporation (NASDAQ:ABMC) today announced unaudited financial results for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2009.

From Medica Corporation 12 Aug 2009

Decreased cravings for pleasure may be at root of a core symptom of major depressive disorder

Decreased motivation to seek and experience pleasurable experiences, known as anhedonia, is a primary symptom of major depressive disorder. Anhedonia is less responsive to many antidepressants and often persists after other symptoms of depression subside. However, understanding the different components of anhedonia - the desire to obtain something pleasurable versus experiencing pleasure - has been difficult for researchers to determine in humans.

12 Aug 2009

Biospecifics Technologies reports Q2 2009 financials

BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BSTC), a biopharmaceutical company developing first in class collagenase-based products, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.

12 Aug 2009

Meal replacements in a medically supervised weight loss program aid weight loss

Meal replacements in a medically supervised weight loss program are successful in facilitating weight loss, according to a new study conducted at the University of Kentucky. The study appears in the August 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

12 Aug 2009

Cannabis Science reports on future plans for cannabis drug trials

Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTCBB: CBIS) has announced that it has completed its review of the FDA licensing requirements and has made key progress with mapping out its initial cannabis drug medicines for FDA clinical trials.

12 Aug 2009

Cancer Institute of New Jersey expands hospital network

Enhancing its strong presence as a statewide leader in cancer care and providing patients with additional access to cancer programs, The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) Network of hospitals has formally welcomed Mountainside Hospital as its newest Clinical Research Affiliate.

12 Aug 2009

Transgenomic reports Q2 2009 financials

The Company reported a net loss of $730,000 or $0.01 per share for the second quarter of 2009 as compared to net income of $101,000 or $0.00 per share for the second quarter of 2008.

12 Aug 2009

Cambridge Heart reports Q2 financial for 2009

Cambridge Heart, Inc. (OTCBB-CAMH), today reported results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2009. The following financial and strategic items highlight the Company’s activity for the second quarter.

12 Aug 2009

MRI used as early warning system for Alzheimer's disease and dementia

When we absorb new information, the human brain reshapes itself to store this newfound knowledge. But where exactly is the new knowledge kept, and how does that capacity to adapt reflect our risk for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of senile dementia later in our lives?

12 Aug 2009

Neurologix announces Q2 2009 financials

Neurologix, Inc. (OTCBB:NRGX) announced today its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009.

12 Aug 2009

Many seniors worry health reform could hurt instead of help

"Democrats have a senior citizen problem," Politico reports. "Frustrated older Americans are packing the town halls on health care. They are incredibly passionate about their Medicare benefits. Polls show senior citizens largely disapprove of health care reform ideas so far. And of course, they vote — in larger numbers than any other demographic."

12 Aug 2009