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Guardian recognized as one of leading U.S. dental insurance carriers for second consecutive year

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), one of the largest mutual life insurers and a leading provider of employee benefits, today announced that it has been recognized by the readers of Benefits Selling magazine as one of the nation's leading dental insurance carriers for the second consecutive year.

20 Nov 2010

'Vulnerably housed' people have same severe health problems as homeless people

For every one person in Canada who is homeless, another 23 live in unsafe, crowded or unaffordable housing, meaning the country's housing crisis is even worse than previously thought, according to Dr. Stephen Hwang of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.

20 Nov 2010

Lower VAT on alcohol served in pubs may deliver health benefits

Alcoholic drinks served in pubs should be taxed at a lower level than drinks bought from shops, says an expert in this week's BMJ.

20 Nov 2010

Dollar General joins St. Jude Children's Hospital for Thanks and Giving campaign

This holiday season, Dollar General again joins St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for the Thanks and Giving campaign by asking customers to "give thanks for the healthy kids in your life, and give to those who are not."

20 Nov 2010

CRE pleased with FDA's attention to DQA petition

Out of all the studies cited by the FDA regarding the health effects of menthol that the only end points of any potential significance dealt with smoking initiation/cessation.

20 Nov 2010

Best Practices study: Mock review helps effective approach for preparing team for NDA advisory committee meeting

Pharmaceutical companies with good track records of approvals and first approvals are characterized not only by strong science but also strong working relationships with the FDA. Regulatory Affairs is the function that oversees and guides interactions with the FDA it's a job that comes with a plethora of responsibilities related to New Drug Applications (NDA).

20 Nov 2010

Consumers want healthier menu items, but do not order them

The question of the moment for restaurant operators: Are the winds of healthy change truly blowing, or is it only so much hot air? Technomic's newest study finds that half of Canadian consumers want healthier menu items, but only about a quarter of them actively consider nutrition when dining out.

20 Nov 2010

Scientific workshop to focus on advanced analytical techniques

Almac, in association with the Royal Society of Chemistry, hosted a scientific workshop focusing on advanced analytical techniques used to optimise, monitor and control solid state properties during the development of new medicines.

20 Nov 2010

EMQ FamiliesFirst dispels myths about foster care-adoption process

For the Matthews family the foster care-adoption process has not only transformed the lives of some terrific kids in need but also the lives of the Matthews themselves.

20 Nov 2010

Bohai first quarter net revenues increase 22% to $17.0 million

Bohai Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc., a China-based pharmaceutical company engaged in the production, manufacturing and distribution of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China, today announced the availability of the transcript for its fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2010 earnings conference call, held on November 15th.

20 Nov 2010

Researchers to discuss latest advances in Alzheimer's research

Today, America's biopharmaceutical research companies highlighted the 98 new medicines in the pipeline for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, either in clinical trials or awaiting FDA review.

20 Nov 2010

Novartis gender discrimination case settlement final hearing on November 19

The final hearing for approval of the class settlement in the long-running class action gender discrimination case brought by female sales representatives at Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation is set for Friday, November 19th at 10 a.m. in the courtroom of Judge Colleen McMahon of United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan.

20 Nov 2010

Assessment by nurse practitioner satisfies patients with back problems: Study

Ninety-six per cent of patients with back problems were satisfied with the assessment carried out by a specially trained nurse practitioner, according to a study in the December issue of the Journal of Advanced Nursing.

20 Nov 2010

Dr. Gupta interviewed for upcoming segment of World Progress Report

Dr. Sameer Gupta, of Vein Clinic PA, was recently interviewed for an upcoming segment of World Progress Report, hosted by Joan Lunden.

20 Nov 2010

First international study to examine human developmental effects of environmental exposure to e-waste

A new international population study, led by the University of Cincinnati, will be the first to examine the human developmental effects of environmental exposure to the complex metal mixture found in electronic waste (e-waste).

20 Nov 2010

German researchers use binocular rivalry to interpret mechanism of brain functions

Researchers around Andreas Bartels at the Werner Reichardt Centre for Integrative Neurosciences (CIN) and the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tübingen, Germany used this phenomenon to decipher a key mechanism of the brain functions that contributes to conscious visual perception.

20 Nov 2010

Pritzker Olsen files lawsuit against Kanan Enterprises for wrongful death suit

Pritzker Olsen law firm has filed a lawsuit through its local counsel on behalf of the family of Nellie Napier, who died after eating peanut butter contaminated with Salmonella. The wrongful death suit was filed in the Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County, Ohio against Kanan Enterprises, Inc., doing business as King Nut Companies, an Ohio Corporation.

20 Nov 2010

Humana delivers one millionth meal in Well Dine food program

Humana has served nutritious meals to more than 81,000 Humana Medicare Advantage members in 120 cities after a hospital or nursing facility stay since the company's meal-delivery program began in 2006. Yesterday, Well Dine delivered the Humana program's one millionth meal to Humana Medicare Advantage member Sylvia van Dyke, 61, of Knoxville.

20 Nov 2010

Surveyed cardiologists, PCPs perceive Crestor comparable to Lipitor in ability to reduce mortality

Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that in the treatment of dyslipidemia, surveyed cardiologists and primary care physicians (PCPs) now perceive AstraZeneca's Crestor's ability to reduce mortality comparable to Pfizer's Lipitor. This finding has changed from Decision Resources' 2009 analysis in which surveyed cardiologists viewed Lipitor as significantly better on this end point.

20 Nov 2010

CMS notifies Health Net about intermediate sanction on compliance with Part D requirements

Health Net, Inc. announced today that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) notified the company of its intent to impose intermediate sanctions suspending the marketing and enrollment of new members of all Health Net Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) and stand-alone Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) contracts, effective November 20, 2010.

20 Nov 2010

Medical News

Guardian recognized as one of leading U.S. dental insurance carriers for second consecutive year

'Vulnerably housed' people have same severe health problems as homeless people

Lower VAT on alcohol served in pubs may deliver health benefits

Dollar General joins St. Jude Children's Hospital for Thanks and Giving campaign

CRE pleased with FDA's attention to DQA petition

Best Practices study: Mock review helps effective approach for preparing team for NDA advisory committee meeting

Consumers want healthier menu items, but do not order them

Scientific workshop to focus on advanced analytical techniques

EMQ FamiliesFirst dispels myths about foster care-adoption process

Bohai first quarter net revenues increase 22% to $17.0 million

Researchers to discuss latest advances in Alzheimer's research

Novartis gender discrimination case settlement final hearing on November 19

Assessment by nurse practitioner satisfies patients with back problems: Study

Dr. Gupta interviewed for upcoming segment of World Progress Report

First international study to examine human developmental effects of environmental exposure to e-waste

German researchers use binocular rivalry to interpret mechanism of brain functions

Pritzker Olsen files lawsuit against Kanan Enterprises for wrongful death suit

Humana delivers one millionth meal in Well Dine food program

Surveyed cardiologists, PCPs perceive Crestor comparable to Lipitor in ability to reduce mortality

CMS notifies Health Net about intermediate sanction on compliance with Part D requirements

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