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In observance of NCDHM in February, PDA sponsors annual poster contest for all third-grade students

In observance of National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM) in February, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) is sponsoring its annual poster contest. All Pennsylvania third-grade students are eligible to participate in the contest.

30 Jan 2010

Noninvasive optical imaging probes to determine amount and type of cell death in tumors

For quite some time, the "Holy Grail" in medical imaging has been the development of an effective method to image cell death as a means to intervene early in diseases and rapidly determine the effectiveness of treatments. A new paper by researchers at the University of Notre Dame and the Washington University School of Medicine describes important progress in using a synthetic probe to target dead and dying cells in mammary and prostate tumors in living animals.

30 Jan 2010

Study identifies key demographic and psychological factors that predict protective behaviour during pandemics

A study that looked at how people behave during pandemics has identified key demographic and psychological factors that may predict protective behaviours. The study is published online today, 30th January 2010, in the British Journal of Health Psychology.

30 Jan 2010

MPI Research lauds FDA's current guidance on abuse potential of drugs

On January 26, 2010, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a key draft guidance document, Guidance for Industry Assessment of Abuse Potential of Drugs. When finalized, this guidance will represent the FDA’s current position on the abuse potential of drugs. Noteworthy within the document, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) specified in the Guidance for Industry S7A Safety 471 Pharmacology Studies for Human Pharmaceuticals and in FDA regulations, 21 CFR 472 part 58, now also apply to abuse potential studies in animals.

30 Jan 2010

Musical video to teach basics of biotechnology

The video will be made available to high school students across North Carolina to help teach them how biotechnology harnesses cellular machinery to cure diseases, detect biohazards and manufacture new materials.

30 Jan 2010

South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust to deploy the Gateway Edition of PROXY Pro 7

Northern Ireland-based South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust, an integrated health care organization providing acute hospital services as well as community health and social services for a population of 440,000, has selected PROXY Pro 7, the latest version of remote desktop software from Proxy Networks, Inc., to provide remote PC access and PC remote control for thousands of remote computers in its network.

30 Jan 2010

President Obama praises BPC's plan for reforming health care

In today's remarks at the House Republican Issues Conference, President Obama praised the Bipartisan Policy Center's (BPC) plan for reforming health care, entitled: "Crossing Our Lines: Working Together to Reform the U.S. Health System," as a bipartisan health care proposal that is worthy of consideration by both Republicans and Democrats.

30 Jan 2010

New regulation to combat identity theft: Health professionals call for exclusion

In light of a recent federal court decision, four national organizations representing dentists, physicians and veterinarians called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today to exclude health professionals from controversial new regulation intended to combat identity theft.

30 Jan 2010

Specialized Products Company adds PT-7500 commercial and industrial labeling tool to its 2010 source book catalog

Specialized Products Company (SPC), www.specialized.net, which offers the most comprehensive selection of off-the-shelf tool kit solutions for professional system integrators and installers, has added the PT-7500 commercial and industrial labeling tool to its 2010 source book catalog offerings.

30 Jan 2010

ConnexOntario receives approval for expansion of MOHLTC-funded problem gambling counselling services

ConnexOntario's appointment booking facilitates the quick and efficient scheduling of appointments with MOHLTC-funded problem gambling counselling services. Along with live-answer information and referral, system education, and short-term support, individuals contacting ConnexOntario's service, the Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline, receive immediate assistance and encouragement to take further steps to access treatment services and, to facilitate this, can now be offered an appointment date and time with registered organizations.

30 Jan 2010

New rules providing parity for consumers enrolled in group health plans for treatment of mental disorders issued

The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury today jointly issued new rules providing parity for consumers enrolled in group health plans who need treatment for mental health or substance use disorders.

30 Jan 2010

Pathway Genomics' genetic health report provides valuable insight into certain health conditions

In the past few years, the science of genetic testing has advanced exponentially, both in the amount of information genetic testing can reveal and the precision and reliability of the results.

30 Jan 2010

PeaceHealth-San Juan Island community's new hospital initiative receives Certificate of Need approval

State of Washington Department of Health (DOH) officials approved a Certificate of Need for a new critical access hospital on San Juan Island. The new facility will be owned and operated by PeaceHealth, a regional health system that serves communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

30 Jan 2010

WCRI Study: Louisiana workers’ compensation higher-than-typical indemnity benefits per claim

The costs per all paid claims in Louisiana were 35 percent higher than the typical study state, on average, according to the WCRI study CompScope™ Benchmarks for Louisiana, 10th Edition.

30 Jan 2010

BIA to exhibit new in-house software platform at 2010 Legaltech conference

Business Intelligence Associates, Inc. (BIA), a legal software and services industry leader, announced today that they will be exhibiting their new in-house ESI Management software product, Solis™, at ALM's LegalTech® New York 2010 from February 1-3, 2010 (Booth #1720).

30 Jan 2010

The Nutro Company announces $50,000 donation to SDF

As search and rescue teams return home from Haiti this week, The Nutro Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, today announced a $50,000 donation to the Search Dog Foundation (SDF). SDF is a California-based organization that deployed six canine disaster search teams to assist in the search and rescue operations in Haiti.

30 Jan 2010

WBTshowcase chooses Penman PR as public relations representative for WBT2010

WBTshowcase is pleased to announce the selection of Penman PR as the organization’s public relations representative for WBT2010. WBTshowcase is the world's largest forum offering a prescreened, pre-prepped collection of undiscovered companies and intellectual property emanating from top universities, labs and research institutions from across the country.

30 Jan 2010

Society publication strengthens oncology journals program

Beginning this year, Springer will add the Journal of Cancer Education (JCE) to its journals publishing program. Published on behalf of the American Association for Cancer Education and the European Association for Cancer Education, the quarterly journal features a varied editorial board made up of MDs and PhDs who support the dissemination of information on improving cancer education worldwide.

30 Jan 2010

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals receives $16M over apaziquone collaboration agreement

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced today that it has received $15 million from Nippon Kayaku in connection with the collaboration agreement for apaziquone (EOquin®) announced on November 10, 2009, and $1 million from Handok Pharmaceuticals announced on November 23, 2009.

30 Jan 2010

LIVESTRONG and Nike form new strategy to raise global awareness on fight against cancer

Today LIVESTRONG® and NIKE, Inc. announced a new strategy for Nike’s LIVESTRONG product collection that will increase the partnership’s innovative efforts to raise awareness for the cancer fight globally and expand sales internationally.

30 Jan 2010

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In observance of NCDHM in February, PDA sponsors annual poster contest for all third-grade students

Noninvasive optical imaging probes to determine amount and type of cell death in tumors

Study identifies key demographic and psychological factors that predict protective behaviour during pandemics

MPI Research lauds FDA's current guidance on abuse potential of drugs

Musical video to teach basics of biotechnology

South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust to deploy the Gateway Edition of PROXY Pro 7

President Obama praises BPC's plan for reforming health care

New regulation to combat identity theft: Health professionals call for exclusion

Specialized Products Company adds PT-7500 commercial and industrial labeling tool to its 2010 source book catalog

ConnexOntario receives approval for expansion of MOHLTC-funded problem gambling counselling services

New rules providing parity for consumers enrolled in group health plans for treatment of mental disorders issued

Pathway Genomics' genetic health report provides valuable insight into certain health conditions

PeaceHealth-San Juan Island community's new hospital initiative receives Certificate of Need approval

WCRI Study: Louisiana workers’ compensation higher-than-typical indemnity benefits per claim

BIA to exhibit new in-house software platform at 2010 Legaltech conference

The Nutro Company announces $50,000 donation to SDF

WBTshowcase chooses Penman PR as public relations representative for WBT2010

Society publication strengthens oncology journals program

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals receives $16M over apaziquone collaboration agreement

LIVESTRONG and Nike form new strategy to raise global awareness on fight against cancer

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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