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American Correctional Solutions' CEO to appear on radio show

The entrepreneur leading American Correctional Solutions, the firm ranked # 92 on Inc. Magazines 2009 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list, will appear on CRITICAL MASS: The Radio Show. ACS's President, Barry Goldstein, will be interviewed on LATalkRadio.com's most successful business show on Monday, August 24th from 4:05-4:30pm (on channel 1).

24 Aug 2009

Research study links partial epilepsy to the disruption of brain development during early childhood

A form of partial epilepsy associated with auditory and other sensory hallucinations has been linked to the disruption of brain development during early childhood, according to a study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC).

24 Aug 2009

New noninvasive technique to detect colorectal and gastric cancers found

A preliminary evaluation of methylation of two gene promoters in fecal DNA showed promise as a noninvasive method to detect colorectal and gastric cancers, according to a new study published online August 21 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

24 Aug 2009

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission announces annual award ceremony in Georgia, USA

The Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission announces its annual meeting will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. on the campus of Georgia Military College - Legislative Chamber/Old Capitol Building in Milledgeville, GA.

24 Aug 2009

Sonomax Hearing Healthcare completes Phase I development of self-fit custom earpiece

Sonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc. (SHH:TSX Venture Exchange) announces objective, scientific proof of the company's ability to develop a technology to produce an off-the-shelf, self-fitting, custom earpiece.

24 Aug 2009

Emisphere Technologies announces sale of common stock shares resulting in gross proceeds of $4 million

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. today announced the completion of its previously announced sale of 5,714,286 shares of its common stock and warrants to purchase up to 2,685,714 additional shares of common stock in a registered direct offering with two institutional investors, resulting in gross proceeds of $4 million (the “Financing”).

24 Aug 2009

Scientific advancement in treating blood-related cancers leads to better survival rates

A recent analysis has found that adolescents and young adults who were recently diagnosed with blood-related cancers have better long-term survival rates than those who were diagnosed in the 1980s.

24 Aug 2009

Study reveals high cholestrol as a cause of cardiac arrhythmias

Cholesterol can affect the flow of the electrical currents that generate the heart beat, according to a study from two UBC cardiovascular researchers funded by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon. The research team has just published the important discovery about the causes of cardiac arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats) in one of the world's leading scientific journals.

24 Aug 2009

New minimally invasive surgery techniques and instruments reduce tissue damage and infection

New, delicate surgery techniques to hunt for tumours could benefit from a lighter touch - but from a robot, rather than from a human hand. Canadian researchers have created a touchy-feely robot that detects tougher tumour tissue in half the time, and with 40% more accuracy than a human. The technique also minimises tissue damage.

24 Aug 2009

Scientists to discuss effective treatments for serious diseases at Functional Genomics/Chemical Biology conference

A cure for cystic fibrosis, HIV-fighting 'Trojan horses', new pharmaceuticals from the ocean. Chemical biologists use new and innovative approaches to discover medications of the future. On 24 August, some of the field's most prominent researchers will attend an international conference in Gothenburg, Sweden.

24 Aug 2009

Obama, dems plot new health reform strategy

Though they've spent years "testing and refining their message," Democrats are back at the beginning, plotting a new strategy to sell health reform, Politico reports.

24 Aug 2009

Research study conducted to analyze long-term patterns in weight-related activities

Despite mounting public health concerns about obesity and persistent social pressures dictating that slim is beautiful, young women in their '20s consistently exercise less than young men.

24 Aug 2009

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

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American Correctional Solutions' CEO to appear on radio show

Research study links partial epilepsy to the disruption of brain development during early childhood

New noninvasive technique to detect colorectal and gastric cancers found

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission announces annual award ceremony in Georgia, USA

Sonomax Hearing Healthcare completes Phase I development of self-fit custom earpiece

Emisphere Technologies announces sale of common stock shares resulting in gross proceeds of $4 million

Scientific advancement in treating blood-related cancers leads to better survival rates

Study reveals high cholestrol as a cause of cardiac arrhythmias

New minimally invasive surgery techniques and instruments reduce tissue damage and infection

Scientists to discuss effective treatments for serious diseases at Functional Genomics/Chemical Biology conference

Obama, dems plot new health reform strategy

Research study conducted to analyze long-term patterns in weight-related activities

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

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How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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