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Merz Pharma Group to acquire BioForm Medical

Merz Pharma Group announced today that the subsequent offering period of the tender offer by Merz GmbH & Co. KGaA (“Merz”) and its acquisition subsidiary to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock of BioForm Medical, Inc. at a price of $5.45 per share, net to the seller in cash (without interest thereon and less any required withholding tax) expired as scheduled at 12:00 midnight, Eastern Standard Time, on February 18, 2010.

19 Feb 2010

Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer: 10th anniversary

2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the only international conference dedicated to the critical issues of young breast cancer survivors and those who care about them. Nearly 1,000 young breast cancer survivors, caregivers and medical professionals from around the world are expected to attend the 10th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer, to be held Friday, Feb. 26-Sunday, Feb. 28 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Ga.

19 Feb 2010

Neovasc completes final tranche of previously announced non-brokered private placement

Neovasc Inc. today announced that it has completed the final tranche of a previously announced non-brokered private placement. The aggregate gross proceeds of the financing totaled $1.537 million through placement of approximately 5.692 million units at a price of $0.27 per unit, comprised of a first tranche of $1.329 million announced January 28, 2010 and this second tranche of $208,000.

19 Feb 2010

Harboring NRF2 gene may increase probability of being an endurance athlete

A few minor variations in one gene may make a difference in athletic endurance, according to a new study from Physiological Genomics.

19 Feb 2010

Health experts explore risk reduction and management strategies for lymphedema

There are no scientific studies showing that lymphedema can be prevented, but there are ways to lower your risk of developing this treatment side effect. During the 10th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer, we will explore the myths and recent scientific evidence about lymphedema, learn about risk reduction techniques and discuss approaches to lymphedema management, including exercise, physical therapy, lymphatic drainage, massage and other treatment methods.

19 Feb 2010

NeoStem closes share public offering; expects $6.9 million in net proceeds

NeoStem, Inc. ("NeoStem" or the "Company"), an international biopharmaceutical company with operations in the U.S. and China, announced today the closing of its previously announced 5,000,000 share public offering and the exercise of the over-allotment option in full by the underwriters for an additional 750,000 shares of the Company's common stock, bringing the total shares offered to 5,750,000.

19 Feb 2010

Report examines how medical technology changes state of health care

Federal researchers Wednesday released a report that examines how medical technology is changing the state of health care.

19 Feb 2010

New resource for parents to combat childhood obesity

In October 2009, two national non-profit organizations teamed together to launch a free resource for parents to help them combat childhood obesity in their homes and communities.

19 Feb 2010

Highly fit MS patients perform better on tests of cognitive function than less-fit patients: Study

Highly fit multiple sclerosis patients perform significantly better on tests of cognitive function than similar less-fit patients, a new study shows.

18 Feb 2010

Fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 results announced by Life Time Fitness

Life Time Fitness, Inc. today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.

18 Feb 2010

Incyte announces 2009 financial results and key fourth-quarter accomplishments

Incyte Corporation today reported fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial results, provided an update on key fourth quarter accomplishments and 2010 objectives, and announced its 2010 financial guidance.

18 Feb 2010

First lady Michelle Obama announces Let's Move! campaign against childhood obesity

First lady Michelle Obama has announced her new campaign against childhood obesity - Let's Move! And that's just what she wants children to do. And just because she knows the big man in the White House, do not expect the government to fund this initiative.

18 Feb 2010

NAMI launches new health education program to promote sound "mind and body" health

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has launched a new health education program to promote sound "mind and body" health practices among individuals who live with serious mental illness.

18 Feb 2010

Study: Several types of treatment can provide relief for pelvic floor disorders

Pelvic health concerns in women are common -- yet how the issues impact sexuality and childbearing is not often discussed, according to Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource.

18 Feb 2010

Some heart care costs stay outside insurance coverage, Lowe's does national comparison shopping for employees' heart surgery

MarketWatch reports that though many tout prevention in relation to heart disease, "chances are your insurance won't cover a trip to a dietician, a gym membership or other services that could help you reduce your risk factors."

18 Feb 2010

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics secures funds for ALS clinical trials

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (OTCBB:BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies and therapeutics, is pleased to announce that it has entered into agreements with three investors with each investing $500,000 for a total of investment of $1.5 million into BrainStorm.

18 Feb 2010

Advitech to transfer business operations to subsidiary Botaneco Speciality Ingredients

Advitech Inc. announces today its intention to close its office on boulevard Lebourgneuf in Quebec City. Advitech's business operations will be transferred to its subsidiary in Calgary, Botaneco Speciality Ingredients Inc. ("Botaneco"). Following the merger of Advitech and Botaneco in November 2009, this is a significant step towards integrating and optimizing operations of the combined entity.

18 Feb 2010

Eat fruits and vegetables to prevent heart disease

As heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States for all adults, a new report released by the Nutrilite Health Institute, America's Phytonutrient Report: Heart Health by Color*, shows that Americans are falling short on heart-healthy phytonutrients.

17 Feb 2010

NMT Medical completes private placement of common stock and warrants for $5.8M

NMT Medical, Inc. today announced that it has completed a private placement of its common stock and warrants to purchase additional shares of common stock to existing and new stockholders for aggregate proceeds of approximately $5.8 million.

17 Feb 2010