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SemBioSys Genetics' Apo AI(Milano) program progress update

SemBioSys Genetics Inc. provided an update today on its progress on plant-produced Apo AI(Milano) in light of the Apo AI(Milano) license agreement between Pfizer Inc. and The Medicines Company, of Parsippany, New Jersey.

24 Dec 2009

New series of 30-second PSAs on getting vaccinated against H1N1 flu

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in conjunction with the Ad Council and the Jim Henson Company, has released a new series of 30-second public service announcements (PSAs) about the importance of getting the 2009 H1N1 vaccine. Targeted to parents and children, the PSA campaign features 15 governors, a state first lady, a state chief medical officer and the main character from the PBS’ series “Sid the Science Kid” and reminds the public that getting vaccinated is the best way to stay healthy during this flu season.

24 Dec 2009

NMFF's Illinois Health Facility Authority revenue bonds upgraded to 'A+'

Fitch Ratings takes the following rating action on Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, IL as part of its continuous surveillance effort: --Approximately $75 million Illinois Health Facility Authority revenue bonds, series 1998, upgraded to 'A+' from 'A'.

24 Dec 2009

Senate action for expanding health care coverage commended by Aetna

Aetna today commended the U.S. Senate for taking action to significantly expand access to health care coverage for millions of Americans. While noting progress toward meaningful reform, Aetna Chairman and CEO Ronald A. Williams said that more needs to be done to deliver on the full promise of health care system reform.

24 Dec 2009

Widespread support for electronic cigarettes

Thousands and thousands have left tobacco for an alternative called an electronic cigarette, that is making waves in the news, government and the general population. The support is widespread and diverse, from prominent doctors and harm reduction specialists to the users and family members of the ones who are hoping against hope that this will be the product that can reduce the risk of traditional tobacco cigarettes.

24 Dec 2009

HealthEast and Controlled Affiliates' hospital facility revenue bonds affirmed 'BBB-'

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the unenhanced 'BBB-' long-term rating on HealthEast and Controlled Affiliates' hospital facility revenue bonds as part of its continuous surveillance effort.

24 Dec 2009

RP International benefit "The Eyes of Christmas" to be telecast to 160 million homes

The 15th annual "Eyes of Christmas" presentation is being telecast over multiple broadcasts, cable and satellite networks, as well as the Internet, to 160 million homes this year. Participating stars and other notables include Celine Dion, Garth Brooks, Reba McIntyre, Sandra Bullock, Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman, Bob Costas, and Natalie Cole.

24 Dec 2009

EGCg in green tea inhibits flu infection

Joint research conducted by the Central Research Institute of ITO EN, Ltd. and Professor Takashi Suzuki of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, showed that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg), a kind of catechin contained in green tea, had an inhibitory effect against three types of influenza viruses, including the swine-origin H1N1 virus that caused pandemic flu in 2009, and that its effect did not depend on the type of virus. These findings once again suggest that green tea is effective in preventing flu.

24 Dec 2009

Glendale Chamber of Commerce honors Lakeside Medical Organization

Lakeside Medical Organization and CEO Dr. Richard Merkin have been honored by the Glendale Chamber of Commerce for significant community outreach.

24 Dec 2009

Perspective of the future influences health decisions

When New Year's Eve rolls around and you're deciding whether to have another glass of champagne, your decision may be predicted by your perspective of the future.

24 Dec 2009

Development of eye banking

Corneal transplantation has been performed with increasing success for more than 100 years. In the last 20 years, standards, outcomes and developments in the field of corneal transplantation and eye banking have been discussed at the annual meetings of the European Eye Bank Association (EEBA) to share and promote good practice and guarantee a high level of safety for the recipients.

24 Dec 2009

PHT comments on FDA's PRO Final Guidance

PHT Corporation, the leading provider of ePRO (electronic patient reported outcome) solutions used in more than 400 clinical trials worldwide, commented on the FDA’s recent release of a final guidance almost four years following a Draft Guidance on the topic. The Final Guidance is entitled: Guidance for Industry, Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures: Use in Medical Product Development to Support Labeling Claims.

24 Dec 2009

New book on caries management

The International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) offers clinical criteria and codes, together with a framework to support and enable personalized comprehensive caries management for improved long-term health outcome. Based on the ICDAS, this publication provides an up-to-date synthesis of the fields of detection, assessment, diagnosis and monitoring of caries.

24 Dec 2009

Peritoneal dialysis updates

The importance of peritoneal dialysis (PD) in the therapy of chronic kidney disease has been steadily increasing. The simultaneous advancement in clinical practice and basic research has increased overall knowledge and led to significant progress in the safe and adequate application of PD. Moreover, integration with other techniques in the therapy of uremia represents an important step in the optimization of the whole program of renal replacement therapy.

24 Dec 2009

AMHN now available via Standard & Poor’s Market Access Program

AMHN, Inc., parent company of America's Minority Health Network, Inc. ("America's Minority Health Network"), announced today that its company information is now available via Standard & Poor’s Market Access Program, an information distribution service that enables subscribing publicly traded companies to have their company information disseminated to users of Standard & Poor’s Advisor Insight.

24 Dec 2009

Chicago Magazine names Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital's Mary Keen as one of Chicago's top doctors

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital's Medical Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Mary Keen, M.D., has been named one of Chicago's top doctors by Chicago Magazine. Dr. Keen is active in patient care, research and education at Marianjoy, focusing much of her work with children who have cerebral palsy, developmental problems, brain injuries and autism.

24 Dec 2009

The George Washington University announces Telemedicine Fellowship program

The Department of Emergency Medicine at The George Washington University announced today that it will be accepting applications for its first Telemedicine Fellowship program set to begin in the summer of 2010. The program is aimed to promote the development and delivery of Telemedicine initiatives for both domestic and international organizations.

24 Dec 2009

Health Partners receives NCQA Accreditation

Health Partners' Medical Assistance plan has once again received "Excellent" status, the highest level of Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the most recognized accrediting body in the United States for health plans.

24 Dec 2009

Calorie disclosure requirement in healthcare reform legislation ineffective and expensive, says VMI

A group representing some of the nation's most prominent vending companies today called on Congress to drop language that would require vending companies to disclose the caloric content of vended food and beverage products prior to the point of sale, Vend Marketing Institute (VMI) Executive Director Chris Stave announced today. The requirement is included in both the House and Senate versions of the healthcare reform legislation currently being debated in Congress, and would apply to any business which owns or operates 20 or more vending machines.

24 Dec 2009

FDA provides guidance on applying for orphan drug designation

As part of its continuing effort to make the agency more transparent and accessible, the FDA has scheduled a series of workshops about orphan drug designation for academics, biotechnology companies, and those unfamiliar with the process. The

24 Dec 2009