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Resident duty-hour reform increases medical complications in teaching hospitals

A new study finds a 2003 reform of the length of resident on-duty hours has led to an increase in the rate of perioperative (the span of all three phases of surgery: before, during and after) complications for patients treated for hip fractures.

3 Sep 2009

New Marketing Authorization Application for Rhucin submitted to the EMEA by Pharming

Biotech company Pharming Group NV ("Pharming" or "the Company") (NYSE Euronext: PHARM) today announced that it has submitted the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for Rhucin for the treatment of acute attacks of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) to the European Medicines Agency (EMEA).

3 Sep 2009

Biogen Idec's MS franchise to present at the 25th Congress of ECTRIMS

Biogen Idec today announced more than 70 platform and poster presentations from the company’s multiple sclerosis (MS) franchise being presented during the 25th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) in Düsseldorf, Germany.

3 Sep 2009

CCEI offers courses that address the needs of infant safety in a child care setting

ChildCare Education Institute is committed to developing relevant and up-to-date online coursework that enriches early childhood professionals and the care provided to children in child care settings. CCEI offers several courses that address the needs of infant safety in a child care setting.

3 Sep 2009

Humana renews contract agreement with Zix Corporation

Zix Corporation (ZixCorp(R)), (Nasdaq: ZIXI), the leader in email encryption services, today announced that Humana renewed its contract with ZixCorp. This latest agreement is a two-year extension of Humana's original agreement which has now spanned seven successful years.

3 Sep 2009

Will Obama disavow the pledge-breaking tax hikes that violate his campaign promise?

If Obama is serious about keeping his central campaign promise, will he disavow the four pledge-breaking provisions in the House Democrat healthcare bill?

3 Sep 2009

Biosante's CEO to present an overview of the company and its impending merger with Cell Genesys

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPAX) today announced that Stephen M. Simes, its president and CEO will present an overview of the company and its impending merger with Cell Genesys (NASDAQ: CEGE) at two healthcare investment and partnering conferences during the month of September.

3 Sep 2009

FDA extends review period for Endo Pharmaceuticals' testosterone undecanoate

Endo Pharmaceuticals announced today that it has been informed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the agency has extended its review period for its long-acting testosterone undecanoate injection for men diagnosed with hypogonadism, from Sept. 2, 2009 to Dec. 2, 2009.

3 Sep 2009

CORD I phase III clinical trial results of XIAFLEX published

Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) has published in its September 3rd edition, the Company's pivotal CORD I Phase III clinical trial of XIAFLEX (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) a novel, first-in-class, biologic for the nonsurgical treatment of Dupuytren's contracture.

3 Sep 2009

Obama to address Congress on health reform

The Washington Post reports: "President Obama will address a joint session of Congress next Wednesday about the nation's health-care system, Democratic officials said Wednesday.

3 Sep 2009

Small business, labor and insurance groups express opinions on health reform 'must-haves'

The San Francisco Chronicle reports that a majority of small business owners in California support health reform. "A solid majority - 61 percent of 700 California small businesses that participated in a survey released Tuesday - said health care reform is needed now to get the economy on track.

3 Sep 2009

Study reveals that obstacle avoidance depends on ancient visual pathways in the brain

Except in clumsy moments, we rarely knock over the box of cereal or glass of orange juice as we reach for our morning cup of coffee. New research at The University of Western Ontario has helped unlock the mystery of how our brain allows us to avoid these undesired objects.

3 Sep 2009

Reproductive Partners Medical Group receives Mayor's Commendation

Reproductive Partners Medical Group was awarded a Mayor's Commendation at its September 1st City Council Meeting. The commendation, presented to Drs. David Meldrum, Arthur Wisot and Bill Yee by Mayor Michael Gin and City Councilman Steven Diels cited recognition of the practice "giving hope to many couples in our South Bay Community."

3 Sep 2009

Clinical research paper on 2D gel electrophoresis for identifying protein biomarkers

Transgenomic, Inc. and Power3 Medical Products, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PWRM) today announced the advance on-line publication of a clinical research paper entitled "Abnormal Serum Concentrations of Proteins in Parkinson's Disease" in the scientific journal Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications.

3 Sep 2009

eCardio is #117 on the 2009 Inc. 500 list

eCardio announced today their inclusion on the Inc. magazine's annual list of America's fastest-growing private companies - the Inc. 500. Inc. magazine released the list on Wednesday, August 12. eCardio was included in the top quarter as #117 with a three-year sales growth of 1,424%.

3 Sep 2009

Volvo Cars and ALSF support families affected by pediatric cancer

Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) is teaming up with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to help families gain easier access to care and clinical trials at hospitals outside of their hometown.

3 Sep 2009

Brookhaven Retreat to raise awareness on substance abuse

An estimated 22 million Americans suffered from substance dependence or abuse, according to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 2002. September is National Recovery Month and Brookhaven Retreat, a multidisciplinary treatment facility that helps women overcome emotional trauma and addiction challenges, is working to raise awareness about one of the nation’s biggest health crises: substance abuse and how recovery is essential to regain the balance a person once had over their life.

3 Sep 2009

Merck's SAFLUTAN launched in the UK and Spain

Merck & Co., Inc. has launched SAFLUTAN® (tafluprost) in the United Kingdom and Spain, and additional launches in other countries are expected over the next several months, pending regulatory approvals, the Company said today. SAFLUTAN is a preservative free, synthetic analogue of the prostaglandin F2α for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in appropriate patients with primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

3 Sep 2009

Connecticut increases tax on cigarettes to prevent kids from becoming addicted adult smokers

Connecticut's leaders have taken decisive action to protect the state's kids and taxpayers from the devastating toll of tobacco use by increasing the state cigarette tax by $1 to $3.00 per pack, making it the second highest state cigarette tax in the nation (Rhode Island's tax is $3.46 per pack).

3 Sep 2009

New electronic medical device for treating leg pain

ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets: RBRM) a provider of electronic treatments for the pain resulting from peripheral neuropathy and Peripheral Artery Disease today announced that it has released a new way to deliver the impulses of the ReBuilder for pain.

3 Sep 2009

Medical News

Resident duty-hour reform increases medical complications in teaching hospitals

New Marketing Authorization Application for Rhucin submitted to the EMEA by Pharming

Biogen Idec's MS franchise to present at the 25th Congress of ECTRIMS

CCEI offers courses that address the needs of infant safety in a child care setting

Humana renews contract agreement with Zix Corporation

Will Obama disavow the pledge-breaking tax hikes that violate his campaign promise?

Biosante's CEO to present an overview of the company and its impending merger with Cell Genesys

FDA extends review period for Endo Pharmaceuticals' testosterone undecanoate

CORD I phase III clinical trial results of XIAFLEX published

Obama to address Congress on health reform

Small business, labor and insurance groups express opinions on health reform 'must-haves'

Study reveals that obstacle avoidance depends on ancient visual pathways in the brain

Reproductive Partners Medical Group receives Mayor's Commendation

Clinical research paper on 2D gel electrophoresis for identifying protein biomarkers

eCardio is #117 on the 2009 Inc. 500 list

Volvo Cars and ALSF support families affected by pediatric cancer

Brookhaven Retreat to raise awareness on substance abuse

Merck's SAFLUTAN launched in the UK and Spain

Connecticut increases tax on cigarettes to prevent kids from becoming addicted adult smokers

New electronic medical device for treating leg pain

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

Addressing Important Cardiac Biology Questions with Shotgun Top-Down Proteomics

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