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Top notch endodontic care for patients with dental anxiety

It's no secret that vast majority of Americans don't look forward to a visit to the dentist. According to the American Association of Endodontists, a striking 80% of US adults experience dental fear or anxiety. On some levels, fear of the dentist is understandable because a checkup or a procedure involves poking and prodding around the mouth of a patient with an intimidating looking set of tools.

29 Dec 2014

Negative health effects of severe obesity

The negative health effects of severe obesity are very well known and have been thoroughly documented, yet obesity levels in the United States continue to remain stubbornly high. Many of these repercussions are life threatening and include heart attack, stroke, and a greatly increased chance of developing cancer.

27 Dec 2014

Children require specific pediatric dentist to properly care for their dental needs

When kids are young, they look up to their parents more than anyone in the world. Kids try to mimic their parents' actions and take every opportunity to do what they do. If your child is hesitant about going to the dentist, it may help if you begin taking them to the same dentist that you yourself visit. What usually interferes is that children require a specific pediatric dentist to properly care for their constantly changing dental needs.

27 Dec 2014

Better dental treatment needed for healthy mouth

Receiving treatment from a warm, friendly, and compassionate medical specialist is important in any field of medicine. In the field of dentistry, however, it's absolutely essential. A huge percentage of the population experiences fear or anxiety when it comes to the dentist.

27 Dec 2014

Three common health problems tied to oral health

Many people think that going to the dentist is all about getting a bright and shining smile. While this is an important aspect of dentistry, an experienced dentist like Farzad Feiz, DDS, of Calabasas Dental Group and California Dental Care can also help patients with their overall health.

27 Dec 2014

LCS Therapeutics collaborates to commercialize patent on method to treat binge eating disorder

LCS Therapeutics announced today that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with Lucerne Biosciences, LLC to commercialize U.S. Patent No. 8,318,813 entitled "Method of Treating Binge Eating Disorder."

26 Dec 2014

United Therapeutics submits pre-market approval application for use of Remodulin with implantable drug infusion system

United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ: UTHR) announced today that Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) has submitted a pre-market approval application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of Medtronic's SynchroMed® II implantable drug infusion system (including a newly developed catheter) for use with United Therapeutics' Remodulin® (treprostinil) Injection delivered intravenously to patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.

25 Dec 2014

Tianyin Pharmaceutical releases unaudited preliminary financial results for Q1 FY 2015

Tianyin Pharmaceutical Inc., a pharmaceutical company that specializes in the patented biopharmaceutical, modernized traditional Chinese medicine (mTCM), branded generics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) released unaudited preliminary financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2015.

25 Dec 2014

Vermillion closes previously announced private placement with investors

Vermillion, Inc., a bio-analytical solutions company focused on gynecologic disease, announced today that the Company closed its previously announced private placement with investors including Oracle Investment Management, Jack W. Schuler, Birchview Fund LLC and several Vermillion directors. Total proceeds were $10.5 million, before offering expenses.

25 Dec 2014

Soligenix closes previously announced registered public offering

Soligenix, Inc., a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing products that address unmet medical needs in the areas of inflammation, oncology and biodefense, announced today that on December 24, 2014 it closed its previously announced registered public offering.

25 Dec 2014

RMG’s Simi Valley Diabetes Clinic offers free diabetes care for members

Regal Medical Group (RMG) today announced its Simi Valley Diabetes Clinic, offering free diabetes care for members, has helped more than 200 patients receive comprehensive, individualized, successful treatment.

25 Dec 2014

PlasmaTech Biopharmaceuticals closes underwritten public offering of common stock

PlasmaTech Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company advancing patient care in critical areas, announced the closing of an underwritten public offering of 3,500,000 shares of common stock, and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate 3,500,000 shares of common stock, at an offering price of $4.00 per share and $.01 per warrant.

25 Dec 2014

FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s weight loss injection, Saxenda

Novo Nordisk today announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the new drug application (NDA) for Saxenda® (liraglutide [rDNA origin] injection), the first once-daily glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist for chronic weight management.

25 Dec 2014

Novastem uses Stemedica's stem cell products to treat patient in ischemic stroke study

Novastem, a leader in regenerative medicine, announces the treatment of its first patient in its study for ischemic stroke at Clinica Santa Clarita.

25 Dec 2014

Kinex Pharmaceuticals doses first patient with KX2-361 in ‘A Phase 1’ clinical trial

Kinex Pharmaceuticals announced today that the first patient has been dosed with KX2-361 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

25 Dec 2014

BMC Medical wins patent infringement lawsuit against ResMed

The International Trade Commission (ITC) issued its final decision in the case brought by ResMed (RMD) against BMC Medical.

25 Dec 2014

IMRIS closes private placement offering of 10,563,380 units

IMRIS Inc. today announced it has closed the private placement offering of 10,563,380 units at an offering price of US$0.284 per unit.

25 Dec 2014

Actavis receives complete response letter for nebivolol/valsartan FDC for treatment of hypertension

Actavis plc today confirmed that the Company has received a complete response letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its New Drug Application (NDA) for the fixed-dose combination (FDC) of nebivolol and valsartan for the treatment of hypertension.

25 Dec 2014

CCG completes $8M in Tax Credits to expand, consolidate healthcare services in Sharon

Commonwealth Cornerstone Group (CCG) today announced the completion of an $8 million New Markets Tax Credits transaction on Tuesday to help fund the expansion and consolidation of healthcare services provided by Primary Health Network (PHN) in Sharon.

25 Dec 2014

FDA approves Namzaric drug for treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease

Actavis plc and Adamas Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the New Drug Application (NDA) for Namzaric, a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of memantine hydrochloride extended-release, a NMDA receptor antagonist, and donepezil hydrochloride, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.

25 Dec 2014

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Top notch endodontic care for patients with dental anxiety

Negative health effects of severe obesity

Children require specific pediatric dentist to properly care for their dental needs

Better dental treatment needed for healthy mouth

Three common health problems tied to oral health

LCS Therapeutics collaborates to commercialize patent on method to treat binge eating disorder

United Therapeutics submits pre-market approval application for use of Remodulin with implantable drug infusion system

Tianyin Pharmaceutical releases unaudited preliminary financial results for Q1 FY 2015

Vermillion closes previously announced private placement with investors

Soligenix closes previously announced registered public offering

RMG’s Simi Valley Diabetes Clinic offers free diabetes care for members

PlasmaTech Biopharmaceuticals closes underwritten public offering of common stock

FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s weight loss injection, Saxenda

Novastem uses Stemedica's stem cell products to treat patient in ischemic stroke study

Kinex Pharmaceuticals doses first patient with KX2-361 in ‘A Phase 1’ clinical trial

BMC Medical wins patent infringement lawsuit against ResMed

IMRIS closes private placement offering of 10,563,380 units

Actavis receives complete response letter for nebivolol/valsartan FDC for treatment of hypertension

CCG completes $8M in Tax Credits to expand, consolidate healthcare services in Sharon

FDA approves Namzaric drug for treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease

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