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Pharmaceutical manufacturers increase lobbying

The Associated Press reports: "The pharmaceutical industry's primary trade group spent nearly $6.2 million lobbying in the second quarter on health care reform provisions, confirmation of two top federal officials and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report.

24 Aug 2009

Discovery of genetic biomarkers enable targeted personalised medication for Colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world. Fortunately physicians today have an abundance of drug therapies available to improve survival length for more advanced cancer patients. Now the discovery of genetic biomarkers relevant to CRC means that targeted personalised medication is increasingly common.

24 Aug 2009

Labor unions boost campaign contributions in N.C.

The Charlotte Observer reports: "Labor unions trying to shape the nation's health care debate have poured millions of dollars into the campaign coffers of N.C. congressional lawmakers in recent years.

24 Aug 2009

The California Chronic Care Coalition launches new website to share information on chronic conditions

The California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC) continues to advance its work toward meaningful and responsible health care reform with the launching of its consumer website: www.chroniccareca.org. Designed to help build a healthier California, the website is aimed at the more than 16 million Californians with chronic conditions such as Asthma, Diabetes, Alzheimer’s Heart disease, Epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis.

24 Aug 2009

Nervous system integrity could play a central role in preventing prion diseases

A new study shows that nervous system integrity and axonal properties may play a key role in prion diseases. The findings, from researchers at the Rudolf Virchow Center and the Institute of Virology of the University of W-rzburg, expand our understanding of the development of prion disease and suggest novel targets for therapeutic and diagnostic approaches in its early stages.

24 Aug 2009

Chicago health conference to focus on health care reforms and expandng access to care for the uninsured and jobless during recession

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will be among top federal officials to address a national conference of Community, Migrant and Homeless Health Center representatives from across the country.

24 Aug 2009

Greg Peet elected as Chairman of Vigil Health Solutions

Vigil Health Solutions Inc. ("Vigil") (TSX VENTURE:VGL) is pleased to announce the completion of its 2009 AGM. Shareholders elected Greg Peet (as Chairman), Troy Griffiths, Harry Jaako, Stephen Martin and Tanner Philp as Directors of Vigil. KPMG LLP was appointed auditors of Vigil. The shareholders also approved an amendment to the Omnibus Plan to increase the number of Common Shares reserved for issuance under the Omnibus Plan to 15,000,000 Common Shares (being approximately 15.0% of the total outstanding Common Shares of the Company).

24 Aug 2009

Cut back in research and development expenses helps to decrease losses in second quarter for Ico Therapeutics

iCo Therapeutics Inc. (TSX-V: ICO) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Amounts, unless specified otherwise, are expressed in Canadian dollars and in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Canadian GAAP).

24 Aug 2009

Genway Clinical Laboratory offers ELISA-based test that detects tumor markers in blood serum

GenWay Clinical Laboratory, a US-based diagnostic company with CLIA certification, has validated a general tumor marker test in their laboratory and now offers this testing service. This is an ELISA-based assay which simply requires a small blood sample from the patient in order to quantify the amount of the tumor marker in their serum.

24 Aug 2009

Mount Sinai Medical Center physicians pioneer a non-surgical procedure for treating LAA

Physicians at The Mount Sinai Medical Center were the first in the country to perform a non-surgical procedure using sutures to tie off a left atrial appendage (LAA), which is the source of blood clots leading to stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib is the most common sustained heart-rhythm disorder in the United States.

24 Aug 2009

Chemist+Druggist survey reveals deteriorated conditions of patients due to medicine shortages

Medicine shortages have left patients extremely distressed, with some seeing their conditions deteriorate and even being admitted to hospital, a Chemist+Druggist (C+D) survey has found.

24 Aug 2009

Some basis seen for senior citizens' anxieties

Some seniors, including some who voted for President Barack Obama, are concerned that health care reform could cut some of their Medicare benefits.

24 Aug 2009

CIGNA Health Awareness Tour team to help raise money and awareness for cancer prevention

Nearly 100 members of the CIGNA Health Awareness Tour team will walk, bike and run into Blue Bell Sunday to help raise money and awareness for cancer prevention.

24 Aug 2009

Increased BAT function could prevent obesity

Exciting research into Brown adipose tissue (BAT) — brown fat, which is found in abundance in hibernating animals and newborn babies — could lead to new ways of preventing obesity.

24 Aug 2009

Gene discovery unveils a new protein that protects against hearing loss

Discovery of a deafness-causing gene defect in mice has helped identify a new protein that protects sensory cells in the ear, according to a study by University of Iowa and Kansas State University researchers. The findings appear in the August 21 issue of the open-access journal PLoS Genetics.

24 Aug 2009

Lundbeck to launch Sabril in the US following FDA's NDA approval

Lundbeck Inc. (“Lundbeck”), a wholly owned subsidiary of H. Lundbeck A/S in Denmark (Copenhagen: LUN), announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted two New Drug Application (NDA) approvals for Sabril® (vigabatrin) Tablets and Oral Solution. Lundbeck plans to launch Sabril in the United States in the third quarter.

24 Aug 2009

Discovery of mutation in AIP gene associated with acromegaly

An indigenous family living in a mountainous area of Malaysian Borneo helped Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) researchers to discover information about genetic mutations associated with acromegaly, a form of gigantism that often results in enlarged hands, feet, and facial features.

24 Aug 2009

Lancet examines dengue fever in Mexico

Lancet World Report examines the factors contributing to a steady uptick in the number of dengue fever cases in Mexico over the past decade. Compared to the year 2000, when "there were 1,781 reported cases … Last year, the number totalled 33,000, according to Mexico's Public Health Department. And confirmed cases this year have already surpassed 2008 figures by 15%," according to the journal.

24 Aug 2009

Biovail's patent infringement lawsuit against Cary Pharma may affect IntelGenx revenues

IntelGenx Corp. (TSX VENTURE:IGX)(OTCBB:IGXT) ("IntelGenx") previously announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) filing for the antidepressant CPI-300, which it developed with Cary Pharmaceuticals ("Cary Pharma") had been accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for standard review. CPI-300 is a novel, high strength of Bupropion HCl, the active ingredient in Wellbutrin XL®.

24 Aug 2009

ERF Wireless reports Q2 2009 financials

ERF Wireless (OTCBB:ERFW) has announced that the company has filed its Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission reporting results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.

23 Aug 2009

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Pharmaceutical manufacturers increase lobbying

Discovery of genetic biomarkers enable targeted personalised medication for Colorectal cancer

Labor unions boost campaign contributions in N.C.

The California Chronic Care Coalition launches new website to share information on chronic conditions

Nervous system integrity could play a central role in preventing prion diseases

Chicago health conference to focus on health care reforms and expandng access to care for the uninsured and jobless during recession

Greg Peet elected as Chairman of Vigil Health Solutions

Cut back in research and development expenses helps to decrease losses in second quarter for Ico Therapeutics

Genway Clinical Laboratory offers ELISA-based test that detects tumor markers in blood serum

Mount Sinai Medical Center physicians pioneer a non-surgical procedure for treating LAA

Chemist+Druggist survey reveals deteriorated conditions of patients due to medicine shortages

Some basis seen for senior citizens' anxieties

CIGNA Health Awareness Tour team to help raise money and awareness for cancer prevention

Increased BAT function could prevent obesity

Gene discovery unveils a new protein that protects against hearing loss

Lundbeck to launch Sabril in the US following FDA's NDA approval

Discovery of mutation in AIP gene associated with acromegaly

Lancet examines dengue fever in Mexico

Biovail's patent infringement lawsuit against Cary Pharma may affect IntelGenx revenues

ERF Wireless reports Q2 2009 financials

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