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Scientists find another mechanism that destroys tumor cells

Cells don't like to be alone. In the early stages of tumor formation, a cell might be pushed out of its normal home environment due to excessive growth. But a cell normally responds to this homeless state by dismantling its nucleus, packing up its DNA, and offering itself to be eaten by immune system cells. Simply put, the homeless cell kills itself. This process, known as apoptosis, typically stops potential cancer cells before they have a chance to proliferate.

20 Aug 2009

Nutrisystem's 28-Day program maintains an affordable per-meal cost

Nutrisystem, Inc., a leading provider of weight management products and services that are delivered directly to the customers' doors, announced today that its popular 28-Day Nutrisystem Select program now includes an additional week of delicious fresh-frozen entrees - all for the same low monthly cost.

20 Aug 2009

Managing Myeloma educational website launches forum to encourage oncology nurses to discuss myeloma challenges

Managing Myeloma (www.ManagingMyeloma.com), an accredited educational website for multidisciplinary professionals, has launched a forum designed specifically for oncology nurses. The goal of the nursing forum is to share insight about day-to-day practice challenges in caring for patients with multiple myeloma, provide updates on clinical advances, and connect with peers.

20 Aug 2009

New strategy found to increase the efficacy of protein-based drugs

A new method for attaching a large protective polymer molecule to a protein appears to improve protein drugs significantly.

20 Aug 2009

New study suggests that homes pollute up to 50 percent more than the past estimates

They say there's no place like home. But scientists are reporting some unsettling news about homes in the residential areas of California. The typical house there - and probably elsewhere in the country - is an alarming and probably underestimated source of water pollution, according to a new study reported today at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society.

20 Aug 2009

Unaudited financial results of China Medical Technologies to be announced on September 1, 2009

China Medical Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: CMED), a leading China-based medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets advanced in-vitro diagnostic products, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ("4Q FY2008") and fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 ("FY2008") and the first fiscal quarter ("1Q FY2009") ended June 30, 2009 before the U.S. market opens on September 1, 2009. The Company's 2009 fiscal year ends on March 31, 2010.

20 Aug 2009

LifeVantage Corporation invites independent distributor applications in Mexico ahead of planned product launches

LifeVantage Corporation (OTCBB: LFVN), a science-based, natural products company dedicated to helping people reach their health and wellness goals through science-based solutions for oxidative stress and the maker of Protandim® and TrueScience™ Anti-Aging Cream, announced today that independent distributor applications and orders are being accepted in Mexico in anticipation of a launch late this summer.

20 Aug 2009

PACE programs focus on health and wellness of senior citizens

In celebration of National Senior Citizens Day, this Friday, August 21(st), the National PACE Association is working with many of the individual Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) around the country to educate their surrounding communities about PACE through health fairs and open houses.

20 Aug 2009

Study reveals that patient care is better in nonprofit nursing homes than in for-profit nursing homes

A major new statistical review of 82 individual research studies has revealed that nonprofit nursing homes deliver, on average, higher quality care than for-profit nursing homes. The findings could have a bearing on the present debate about the role of for-profit firms in U.S. health reform.

20 Aug 2009

UT Southwestern Medical Center: Human gut bacteria ward off Toxoplasma gondii

Immunology researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that bacteria present in the human gut help initiate the body's defense mechanisms against Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis.

20 Aug 2009

Inovio Biomedical records $2.9 million revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2009

Inovio Biomedical Corporation (NYSE AMEX: INO) (“Inovio”) today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. Total revenue of $2.5 million and $2.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $663,000 and $1.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively.

20 Aug 2009

Motion Computing's new line of Motion Clinical Workstations support clinical workflows

Motion Computing, a leading provider of integrated mobile computing solutions, announced today a new line of Motion Clinical Workstations (MCW). Highly flexible and fully integrated, the MCWs are designed specifically to support a broad range of clinical workflows.

20 Aug 2009

Thyroid cancer patients treated successfully using a new robot-assisted endoscopic technique

Using a novel robot-assisted endoscopic technique, a team of surgeons at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea, has successfully treated 200 consecutive patients with thyroid cancer. The minimally invasive operation, which has several technical and cosmetic benefits that the traditional open operation does not offer, is described in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

20 Aug 2009

OrthoCAD iCAST digital study models enable electronic visualization of cases

Cadent, the leading provider of 3-D digital solutions for the orthodontic and dental industries, today celebrates the 10th anniversary of the introduction of OrthoCAD iCast™ digital study models.

20 Aug 2009

Health Informatics Consulting to oversee practice management & EHR implementation at New Jersey ambulatory centers

Two new ambulatory surgical centers under construction in Northern New Jersey will streamline and improve the quality of care for patients through a partnership with Health Informatics Consulting (http://www.hi-consulting.net), a leader in healthcare technology.

20 Aug 2009

Newly joined Vice President to provide leadership for IAVI's fundraising strategy

Dianne Stewart, former head of Board and Donor relations at the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, has joined the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) as Vice President of Resource Development. In her role at IAVI, Ms. Stewart will provide leadership for the organization’s fundraising strategy focused on both the public and private sectors.

20 Aug 2009

Poll reveals that thin majority of Americans continue to support health care reforms

A slim majority of Americans continues to favor moving forward on health care reform now despite an intensifying ad war and a political climate of contentious town hall meetings that coincide with rising concerns about the reform effort, according to the August Kaiser Health Tracking Poll.

20 Aug 2009

MIPSolutions signs a letter of intent to merge with HS

MIPSolutions, Inc. a developer of technologies associated with capturing target molecules in the mining, environmental, water and medical markets, announced today that the company has signed a letter of intent to merge with HS, Inc., a privately held company that develops and installs large-scale network and security system installations for general construction projects, military bases and manufacturing facilities throughout the world.

20 Aug 2009

Reliv International's chief scientific officer suggests tips to improvise lifestyle as age increases

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States is on the "brink of a longevity revolution." In fact, by 2030, one in every five Americans will be over the age of 65. So, what can adults do now to ensure that they continue to enjoy a great lifestyle in their later years? In honor of Healthy Aging Month this September, Dr. Carl Hastings, chief scientific officer of Reliv International, offers some advice.

20 Aug 2009

Diet pills, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines and cocaine abused by patients with eating disorders

Between 11 and 13 million people in the U.S. have eating disorders and at least one million will die from their disorder. It is not unusual for women and girls struggling with eating disorders to either abuse or become dependent on over-the-counter substances.

20 Aug 2009

Medical News

Scientists find another mechanism that destroys tumor cells

Nutrisystem's 28-Day program maintains an affordable per-meal cost

Managing Myeloma educational website launches forum to encourage oncology nurses to discuss myeloma challenges

New strategy found to increase the efficacy of protein-based drugs

New study suggests that homes pollute up to 50 percent more than the past estimates

Unaudited financial results of China Medical Technologies to be announced on September 1, 2009

LifeVantage Corporation invites independent distributor applications in Mexico ahead of planned product launches

PACE programs focus on health and wellness of senior citizens

Study reveals that patient care is better in nonprofit nursing homes than in for-profit nursing homes

UT Southwestern Medical Center: Human gut bacteria ward off Toxoplasma gondii

Inovio Biomedical records $2.9 million revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2009

Motion Computing's new line of Motion Clinical Workstations support clinical workflows

Thyroid cancer patients treated successfully using a new robot-assisted endoscopic technique

OrthoCAD iCAST digital study models enable electronic visualization of cases

Health Informatics Consulting to oversee practice management & EHR implementation at New Jersey ambulatory centers

Newly joined Vice President to provide leadership for IAVI's fundraising strategy

Poll reveals that thin majority of Americans continue to support health care reforms

MIPSolutions signs a letter of intent to merge with HS

Reliv International's chief scientific officer suggests tips to improvise lifestyle as age increases

Diet pills, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines and cocaine abused by patients with eating disorders

Extending the reach of Amperia™

Modular cleanrooms: Enhancing flexibility and compliance

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

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