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Tel Aviv University researcher maps drug target to wipe pain away

In most cases of chronic pain -- lingering pain that never seems to go away after accidents or prolonged illnesses ― no pill exists to dull the hurt. Billions of dollars are lost every year in sick days taken to alleviate chronic pain, and as much money is spent by the healthcare system to diagnose what's wrong.

27 Apr 2010

Study suggests potential ingredient in rice for prevention of cardiovascular diseases

Rice is generally thought to be a healthy addition to the diet because it is a source of fiber. However, not all rice is equally nutritious, and brown rice might have an advantage over white rice by offering protection from high blood pressure and atherosclerosis ("hardening of the arteries"), say researchers at the Cardiovascular Research Center and Department of Physiology at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia.

27 Apr 2010

Patients can reduce frequency of Botox- Cosmetic injections and still receive same benefits: Research

Patients can decrease the frequency of Botox- Cosmetic injections after approximately two years and still receive most of the same wrinkle-smoothing cosmetic benefits, according to new research at Oregon Health & Science University.

27 Apr 2010

Watson Laboratories sued by Teva Women's Health over generic Cenestin ANDA

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today confirmed that its subsidiary, Watson Laboratories, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, has been sued by Teva Women's Health, Inc., in connection with the filing of Watson's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for synthetic conjugated estrogens, A, in the 0.3 mg, 0.45 mg, 0.625 mg, 0.9 mg and 1.25 mg tablet strengths. Watson's ANDA is for the generic equivalent of Teva's Cenestin®. The suit was filed on April 23, 2010, in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

27 Apr 2010

Black children with chronic kidney disease have severe anemia than white children: Study

Black children with chronic kidney disease have more severe anemia than white children even when they receive the same treatment, according to a multicenter study led by Johns Hopkins Children's Center to be published in the May issue of the American Journal of Kidney Disease.

27 Apr 2010

World Bank-IMF report tracks impact of global economic downturn on MDGs

Though the global economic crisis has slowed the pace of efforts to reduce poverty in developing countries, the countries remain "on track" to meet the Millennium Development Goal target to halve extreme poverty by 2015, according to a report released Friday by the World Bank and IMF, Agence France-Presse reports (4/26).

27 Apr 2010

GORE VIABIL Biliary Endoprosthesis receives European CE Mark approval for expanded indication

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced it has received European CE Mark approval for an expanded indication of the GORE® VIABIL® Biliary Endoprosthesis that allows removal of the device up to 12 months after implantation for the treatment of benign or malignant biliary strictures. The GORE® VIABIL® Biliary Endoprosthesis first received CE Mark approval in December 1999 and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in January 2002 for the treatment of biliary strictures due to malignant neoplasms.

27 Apr 2010

Military trauma transition units breed culture of drug abuse, depression

The New York Times reports on a Warrior Transition Battalion unit in Colorado used by the military to transition injured veterans back into the military or their home lives. "Created in the wake of the scandal in 2007 over serious shortcomings at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Warrior Transition Units were intended to be sheltering way stations where injured soldiers could recuperate and return to duty or gently process out of the Army.

27 Apr 2010

Two new studies highlight benefits of drinking 100% fruit juice

Consumption of 100 percent fruit juice is closely linked to improved nutrient intake and overall diet quality in children and teens, according to new research presented yesterday at the Experimental Biology 2010 meeting.

27 Apr 2010

97% of new mums have sleep problems, says study

A new sleep research has found what we have suspected for a long time – one fourth of the new mums are sleep deprived. And 97% mothers of less than two year olds have sleep problems.

27 Apr 2010

YM Biosciences to sell maximum of 7,750,000 common shares through Controlled Equity Offering

YM BioSciences Inc., announced today that it has filed a prospectus supplement to its final base shelf prospectus, dated September 16, 2009, with the Ontario Securities Commission, and a supplement to its U.S. prospectus, dated September 16, 2009, forming part of its U.S. registration statement, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

27 Apr 2010

Mediterranean diet helps reduce risk of cognitive decline in older adults

Findings about what specific components of diets are most beneficial are frequently changing. However, an ongoing study of older adults shows evidence that one type of diet can help mitigate cognitive problems. An ongoing prospective study called the Chicago Health and Aging Project has shown that adherence to the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of cognitive decline with older age.

27 Apr 2010

The Women and Heart Disease Summit in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Mayo Clinic, and University of Minnesota are convening The Women and Heart Disease Summit in Minneapolis.

27 Apr 2010

PPD reports 30% sequential increase in gross authorizations for first-quarter 2010

PPD, Inc. today reported its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.

27 Apr 2010

Free groups available for socially vulnerable children

Free groups for socially vulnerable children aged 8 to 12 are available through Fairleigh Dickinson University. These groups, which are part of a research program, are ongoing and consist of either 10 weekly group sessions emphazing anxiety reduction and changing misperceptions or 10 weekly group sessions emphasizing the application of broad-based social skills.

27 Apr 2010

Noninvasive method to predict premature birth

Existing techniques for predicting premature birth are inadequate or invasive - with risks and discomfort. Researcher Chiara Rabotti (Eindhoven University of Technology) developed a new measuring method, based on a rather simple electrode plaster that is attached to the abdomen. In the future every pregnant woman can thereby calmly await the moment, Rabotti expects.

27 Apr 2010

Nurses who are interrupted while administering medication make errors: Report

Nurses who are interrupted while administering medication appear to have an increased risk of making medication errors, according to a report in the April 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

27 Apr 2010

Humana posts first quarter earnings despite health reform 'uncertainty'

Reuters: Humana, a large provider of Medicare plans, projected second-quarter profits ahead of estimates. Reuters reports that pre-market trading reflected gains but shares then fell 2.8 percent in the morning as a result of "uncertainty" stemming from the new health law. "Humana is the second major health insurer to report results since Congress passed an overhaul of the health system.

27 Apr 2010

Medical marijuana dispensaries going corporate

Medical marijuana dispensaries are going corporate as "more and more states allow medical use of the drug." As "California considers outright legalization, marijuana's supporters are pushing hard to burnish the image of pot by franchising dispensaries and building brands; establishing consulting, lobbying and law firms; setting up trade shows and a seminar circuit; and constructing a range of other marijuana-related businesses."

27 Apr 2010

ThermoGenesis extends reach of stem cell regenerative medicine market into Asia, Central and South America

ThermoGenesis Corp., a leading supplier of innovative products for processing and storing adult stem cells, announced today that it has signed two new distribution agreements that will further extend its global reach into Asia and Central and South America for its offerings in the bone marrow stem cell regenerative medicine market. The Company has now completed four new distribution agreements in the past 90 days, significantly enhancing its ability to market and sell its products throughout the world.

27 Apr 2010

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Tel Aviv University researcher maps drug target to wipe pain away

Study suggests potential ingredient in rice for prevention of cardiovascular diseases

Patients can reduce frequency of Botox- Cosmetic injections and still receive same benefits: Research

Watson Laboratories sued by Teva Women's Health over generic Cenestin ANDA

Black children with chronic kidney disease have severe anemia than white children: Study

World Bank-IMF report tracks impact of global economic downturn on MDGs

GORE VIABIL Biliary Endoprosthesis receives European CE Mark approval for expanded indication

Military trauma transition units breed culture of drug abuse, depression

Two new studies highlight benefits of drinking 100% fruit juice

97% of new mums have sleep problems, says study

YM Biosciences to sell maximum of 7,750,000 common shares through Controlled Equity Offering

Mediterranean diet helps reduce risk of cognitive decline in older adults

The Women and Heart Disease Summit in Minneapolis

PPD reports 30% sequential increase in gross authorizations for first-quarter 2010

Free groups available for socially vulnerable children

Noninvasive method to predict premature birth

Nurses who are interrupted while administering medication make errors: Report

Humana posts first quarter earnings despite health reform 'uncertainty'

Medical marijuana dispensaries going corporate

ThermoGenesis extends reach of stem cell regenerative medicine market into Asia, Central and South America

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