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Food guide application for iPhone/iPod users impacted by celiac/coeliac disease and food allergies

The iPhone(TM)/iPod(R) touch application, iCanEat OnTheGo Gluten & Allergen Free(TM), expands the suite of innovative solutions to help those impacted by celiac/coeliac disease, food allergies or intolerances safely eat out anywhere.

29 Aug 2009

NASDAQ issues Staff Determination letter to Hythiam

Hythiam, Inc. (NASDAQ:HYTM) today announced that on August 28, 2009 Hythiam, Inc. (the “Company”) received a letter (the “Staff Determination”) from the Nasdaq Stock Market (“NASDAQ”) notifying the Company that, based upon the Company’s non-compliance with the $10 million stockholders’ equity requirement set forth in NASDAQ Listing Rule 5450(b) as of August 27, 2009, the Company’s securities were subject to delisting from The NASDAQ Global Market unless the Company requests a hearing before the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel (the “NASDAQ Panel”).

29 Aug 2009

Scientists explore the fundamental basis of the lateral-line sensory system

Fish and some amphibians possess a unique sensory capability in the so-called lateral-line system. It allows them, in effect, to "touch" objects in their surroundings without direct physical contact or to "see" in the dark. Professor Leo van Hermmen and his team in the physics department of the Technische Universitaet Muenchen are exploring the fundamental basis for this sensory system. What they discover might one day, through biomimetic engineering, better equip robots to orient themselves in their environments.

29 Aug 2009

ABAM addresses the need for treating patients with addiction issues by introducing a new certification

The American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) has addressed the significant need for treatment of patient's with addiction issues through the establishment of a new certification in the field of addiction medicine. Cesar L. Benarroche, MD is among the first physicians in the United States certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine, a new independent medical specialty board.

29 Aug 2009

Ecological restoration in areas of environmental degradation can help reverse global biodiversity losses

Research co-authored by Bournemouth University (BU) Professor Adrian Newton and published in the leading journal Science this week shows that ecological restoration in areas of environmental degradation can help reverse global biodiversity losses, as well as promoting recovery of ecosystem services.

29 Aug 2009

Weight loss competition to be held to bring a new focus on healthy living

WDIV-TV, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and The Parade Company will launch The Biggest Loser: Detroit Edition contest on Monday, August 31. Six contestants from Metro Detroit have been selected from approximately 200 applicants to compete in this 12-week weight loss challenge to be featured on ClickonDetroit.com.

29 Aug 2009

Court reverses the summary judgement decision on ANDA Patent litigation between Ortho McNeil and Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories

Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. announced today that a US Federal Circuit Court has reversed a portion of a previously decided summary judgment on ANDA Patent litigation between Ortho McNeil and Caraco regarding Ultracet(R).

29 Aug 2009

Leading experts in health and health care reform to take part in symposium

With the nation facing a $9 trillion deficit over the next 10 years, according to government estimates, the future of health care reform depends upon a neglected but critical leg of the equation: cost. Some of the nation’s leading experts in health and health care reform will provide insights into this issue when they converge in Nashville Saturday for a nonpartisan public discussion.

29 Aug 2009

Options for insurance are few in some states: BestWeek U.S./Canada

Proponents of health reform say they want a government-run health insurer to give people more choice in how they are insured. Industry opponents say there is plenty of choice in the existing market, which includes hundreds of insurance companies across the United States.

29 Aug 2009

Foresight integrates eEmergence's HIPAA 5010 interpretive content into its products

Foresight Corporation, the nation’s leading provider of transaction processing automation solutions for healthcare, announced today the integration of eEmergence, Inc.’s exclusive HIPAA 5010 interpretive content into selected products, a move that will facilitate 5010 migration for Foresight’s customers.

29 Aug 2009

Banfield Veterinary Clinical Center Student Commons dedicated in honour of the Naimoli family by WesternU

WesternU celebrated the generous contributions of the Naimoli family with the dedication of the Banfield Veterinary Clinical Center Student Commons in their honor.

29 Aug 2009

Phase 2B clinical trial results of oral vernakalant to be presented at the ESC Congress 2009

Cardiome Pharma Corp. (NASDAQ: CRME / TSX: COM) today announced that Dr. Christian Torp-Pedersen is scheduled to present detailed findings from the Phase 2b clinical trial of vernakalant (oral) at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2009, being held in Barcelona, Spain from August 29 to September 2, 2009.

29 Aug 2009

NASDAQ Stock Market issues delisting notice to American Bio Medica Corporation

American Bio Medica Corporation (NASDAQ: ABMC) announced today that, on August 25, 2009, it received a delisting notice from the NASDAQ Stock Market, for failure to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement pursuant to Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).

From Medica Corporation 29 Aug 2009

Cancer Immunotherapy Index of ten cancer immunotherapy stocks increases by 23%

The Cancer Immunotherapy Index of ten leading cancer immunotherapy stocks increased 23% since its inception July 10, 2009. The CI Index was developed by Mentor Capital as a peer group index against which investors could bench mark stock performance in the rapidly growing immunotherapy sector.

29 Aug 2009

BioAlliance Pharma to discuss nanoparticle technology and its therapeutic applications at the French-Norwegian Interdisciplinary Symposium

BioAlliance Pharma SA, a company dedicated to the treatment and supportive care of cancer and AIDS patients, today announced that it will present its nanoparticle technology and the latter's advantages in therapeutic applications at the French-Norwegian Interdisciplinary Symposium on Nano and Micro Frontiers in Biology and Medicine, to take place in Bergen, Norway, from August 31 to September 2, 2009.

29 Aug 2009

Chiropractor and nutritional educator receives Excellence in Nutritional Education award

Chiropractor and nutritional educator, Dr. Michael Dobbins, has received the Excellence in Nutritional Education award from Standard Process. The Wisconsin-based nutritional whole food supplement manufacturer presented the award during a private reception Thursday evening at Florida Chiropractic Association’s National Convention and Expo event in Orlando, Fla.

29 Aug 2009

AAAHC re-accredits Associated Dental Care Providers

American Dental Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPI) announced today that Associated Dental Care Providers has been re-accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care ("AAAHC").

29 Aug 2009

Rebuilder Medical Technologies is in concluding stages of finalizing a national contract to provide billing services for all physicians

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 is in the final stages of negotiating a national contract to provide all physicians with billing services for Medicare claims for the ReBuilder.

29 Aug 2009

New contract agreement reached between Stanford Hospital & Clinics, Packard Children’s hospital and the SEIU-UHW union

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Hospital & Clinics announce that the hospitals have reached a new contract agreement with employees represented by the SEIU United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) union. The SEIU-UHW membership, which represents 1,450 out of 9,172 employees at the hospitals in jobs such as housekeeping, food service, nursing assistants, and technicians, ratified the contract in a vote Thursday, August 27.

29 Aug 2009

Office of Orphan Products Development of the FDA grants Orphan Drug Designation to Quinazoline495

Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Libertyville, IL) announced today that the Office of Orphan Products Development of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation to Quinazoline495 for the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

29 Aug 2009

Medical News

Food guide application for iPhone/iPod users impacted by celiac/coeliac disease and food allergies

NASDAQ issues Staff Determination letter to Hythiam

Scientists explore the fundamental basis of the lateral-line sensory system

ABAM addresses the need for treating patients with addiction issues by introducing a new certification

Ecological restoration in areas of environmental degradation can help reverse global biodiversity losses

Weight loss competition to be held to bring a new focus on healthy living

Court reverses the summary judgement decision on ANDA Patent litigation between Ortho McNeil and Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories

Leading experts in health and health care reform to take part in symposium

Options for insurance are few in some states: BestWeek U.S./Canada

Foresight integrates eEmergence's HIPAA 5010 interpretive content into its products

Banfield Veterinary Clinical Center Student Commons dedicated in honour of the Naimoli family by WesternU

Phase 2B clinical trial results of oral vernakalant to be presented at the ESC Congress 2009

NASDAQ Stock Market issues delisting notice to American Bio Medica Corporation

Cancer Immunotherapy Index of ten cancer immunotherapy stocks increases by 23%

BioAlliance Pharma to discuss nanoparticle technology and its therapeutic applications at the French-Norwegian Interdisciplinary Symposium

Chiropractor and nutritional educator receives Excellence in Nutritional Education award

AAAHC re-accredits Associated Dental Care Providers

Rebuilder Medical Technologies is in concluding stages of finalizing a national contract to provide billing services for all physicians

New contract agreement reached between Stanford Hospital & Clinics, Packard Children’s hospital and the SEIU-UHW union

Office of Orphan Products Development of the FDA grants Orphan Drug Designation to Quinazoline495

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

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