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Lawmakers call for emergency sick-leave requirement

Lawmakers are calling for new legislation that would require businesses to provide paid emergency sick-leave because of the swine flu pandemic.

12 Nov 2009

Adamis Labs secures orders from three major wholesale distributers in U.S.

Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (OTCBB: ADMP), announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Adamis Labs has now secured distribution contracts and initial stocking orders from the three major wholesalers of prescription drugs in the U.S.

11 Nov 2009

UK research funders announce support for a series of H1N1 2009 research projects

Leading UK research funders today announce -7.5 million of funding for a series of projects aimed at understanding the development and spread of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009 - or 'swine flu'. The research will look at every aspect of the virus, on pig farms, in pig and human populations, and in hospital intensive care units.

11 Nov 2009

Positive results from Puricore's Vashe Wound Therapy efficacy trial

PuriCore, the life sciences company focused on developing and commercializing proprietary solutions that safely, effectively, and naturally kill infectious pathogens, today announced results of a randomized clinical trial showing the potential effectiveness of its Vashe Wound Therapy in the post-operative care of split-thickness skin grafts for burn injuries.

11 Nov 2009

Congress urged to consider alternative approaches to workplace leave policies

In testimony today before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Children and Families, Elissa O'Brien, SPHR, vice president of human resources for Wingate Healthcare, urged Congress to consider alternative approaches to policies governing workplace leave that reflect the needs of today's workforce.

11 Nov 2009

Hand washing: Best method for killing germs and protecting oneself from flu

Fears of contracting the H1N1 virus this flu season have people steering clear of strangers with coughs and scolding friends who don't sneeze into their crooked elbows. With everyone trying to stay germ free, hand sanitizer has become a popular means of protection. But although a quick pump from a Purell dispenser is the most convenient form of hand cleaning, is it the best?

11 Nov 2009

FDA Commissioner thanks America's doctors for their efforts during 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak

Dr. Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner of Food and Drugs, today sent a letter to America's doctors, thanking them for their efforts during the 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak and providing information on the safety of the 2009 H1N1 vaccines.

11 Nov 2009

States are not taking enough efforts to help smokers quit: American Lung Association

As the debate over health care reform dominates the media and political arena, a new American Lung Association report finds that states aren't doing enough to help smokers quit - and policymakers must fix this in the health care reform process.

11 Nov 2009

New non-invasive procedures may help in reducing localized fat safely and effectively

For many people, diet and exercise help keep them looking and feeling healthy. But even those who work hard on staying in shape might have a hard time shaking stubborn love handles or lower belly fat, which can bulge through clothing like a neon sign. While the market for getting rid of unwanted fat has grown over the years to include stomach stapling and behavioral techniques, there is still a demand for procedures that can reduce areas of localized fat safely and effectively.

11 Nov 2009

Lower socioeconomic status linked with inability to fight H1N1

People who did not earn a high school diploma could be more likely to get H1N1 and the vaccine might be less effective in them compared to those who earned a diploma, new research shows.

11 Nov 2009

Majority of pharmacists say patients should use OTC drugs at the first sign of cold and flu symptoms

A recent national survey of 505 pharmacists found that nine out of 10 pharmacists believe it is important for a patient to seek treatment early to help shorten the duration and severity of a cold.

11 Nov 2009

Emory researchers present public health research findings at American Public Health Association meeting

Emory University Rollins School of Public Health researchers will present Nov. 11 on a range of topics at the American Public Health Association's annual meeting in Philadelphia, including a study that found reduced absenteeism among employees participating in a large-scale worksite wellness program.

11 Nov 2009

New visitation guidelines to prevent novel flu spread

The New Jersey Hospital Association has issued new visitation guidelines for the state's hospitals to help them protect patients, staff and visitors from H1N1 influenza.

11 Nov 2009

Negative and positive emotions have a direct impact on pain, says new study

Getting a flu shot this fall? Canadians scientists have found that focusing on a pretty image could alleviate the sting of that vaccine. According to a new Universit- de Montr-al study, published in the latest edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), negative and positive emotions have a direct impact on pain.

11 Nov 2009

Microbix Biosystems receives Health Canada's marketing and export approval for KINLYTIC

Microbix Biosystems Inc. today announced that KINLYTIC (urokinase for injection) has been approved in Canada for marketing and export. Health Canada's issuance of a Drug Identification Number for KINLYTIC gives Microbix the opportunity to market the product in Canada and export the clot-busting therapy to markets worldwide.

11 Nov 2009

Occupational contact dermatitis and asthma are most common work-related health issues, says new research

Occupational contact dermatitis and asthma are two of the most common work-related health issues facing workers worldwide, according to experts presenting the latest research at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Miami Beach, Fla.

11 Nov 2009

Bayfront Medical Center to implement CareFocus clinical surveillance solution from Thomson Reuters

Bayfront Medical Center has selected Clinical Xpert CareFocus from Thomson Reuters as its clinical surveillance solution for improving Core Measures outcomes and patient safety indicator (PSI) scores while also supporting infection control and pharmacy intervention initiatives.

10 Nov 2009

GSK to donate 50M H1N1 vaccine doses to WHO in coming months

Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline announced plans on Tuesday to donate 50 million doses of its H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine to the WHO for use in developing countries within the next few months, Reuters reports. "We expect to start receiving [the first of the H1N1 doses] at the end of the month or early December and that the full 50 million will come by the end of spring," WHO spokesman Gregory Hartl said, adding, "We hope it is the first of many donations."

10 Nov 2009

Third-quarter 2009 results announced by Response Biomedical

Response Biomedical Corporation today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

10 Nov 2009

HHS Secretary to visit Bradenton Healthcare Center to discuss the importance of H1N1 vaccinations

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will visit the East Manatee Family Healthcare Center in Bradenton, Fla. on Tuesday, November 10.

10 Nov 2009

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Lawmakers call for emergency sick-leave requirement

Adamis Labs secures orders from three major wholesale distributers in U.S.

UK research funders announce support for a series of H1N1 2009 research projects

Positive results from Puricore's Vashe Wound Therapy efficacy trial

Congress urged to consider alternative approaches to workplace leave policies

Hand washing: Best method for killing germs and protecting oneself from flu

FDA Commissioner thanks America's doctors for their efforts during 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak

States are not taking enough efforts to help smokers quit: American Lung Association

New non-invasive procedures may help in reducing localized fat safely and effectively

Lower socioeconomic status linked with inability to fight H1N1

Majority of pharmacists say patients should use OTC drugs at the first sign of cold and flu symptoms

Emory researchers present public health research findings at American Public Health Association meeting

New visitation guidelines to prevent novel flu spread

Negative and positive emotions have a direct impact on pain, says new study

Microbix Biosystems receives Health Canada's marketing and export approval for KINLYTIC

Occupational contact dermatitis and asthma are most common work-related health issues, says new research

Bayfront Medical Center to implement CareFocus clinical surveillance solution from Thomson Reuters

GSK to donate 50M H1N1 vaccine doses to WHO in coming months

Third-quarter 2009 results announced by Response Biomedical

HHS Secretary to visit Bradenton Healthcare Center to discuss the importance of H1N1 vaccinations

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Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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