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Paradigm Medical Industries Records Initial Sales Of Early Glaucoma Detection Device
16.07.2008 08:15
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Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: PMED) has begun selling the Glaid-PERG electrophysiology instrument for the early detection of glaucoma. Pricing and volumes were not disclosed. "We've recorded sales in select U.S. cities of this revolutionary FDA-approved device, following its introduction at the American Society for Cataract Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) in April," said Paradigm Medical's Chief Executive Officer, Raymond Cannefax.
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Eyesight Disorders
New Publication Shows Cleviprex™ Is Effective For Rapid Treatment Of Acute Hypertension After Cardiac Surgery
16.07.2008 08:15
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The Medicines Company (NASDAQ: MDCO) announced that the results of ESCAPE -2, a pivotal Phase 3 efficacy trial of its investigational agent Cleviprex™ (clevidipine butyrate) injectable emulsion, were published in the July issue of the journal Anesthesia and Analgesia. The clinical trial demonstrated that Cleviprex is effective and safe in the rapid treatment of acute hypertension after cardiac surgery.
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Cardiology
Abraxis BioScience Announces Approval To Market ABRAXANE For Metastatic Breast Cancer In China
16.07.2008 08:15
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Abraxis BioScience, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABII), a fully integrated biotechnology company, announced it has received approval from the China State Food and Drug Administration to market ABRAXANE® Paclitaxel for Injection (Albumin Bound) for the treatment of breast cancer after failure of standard chemotherapy for metastatic disease or relapse within 6 months of adjuvant chemotherapy. The Phase III clinical trials in the U.S.
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Cancer
Breast Cancer Patients Benefit From The Improved Support Supplied By Focused Internet Services
16.07.2008 08:15
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A new study in the Journal of Communication reveals that access to an integrated system of internet health resources helps patients more than simply providing a list of URLs to accredited sites. Breast cancer affects one in eight women and is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Led by David H.
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Cancer
Marsupials And Humans Shared Same Genetic Imprinting 150 Million Years Ago
16.07.2008 08:14
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Research published in Nature Genetics by a team of international scientists including the University of Melbourne, Department of Zoology, has established an identical mechanism of genetic imprinting, a process involved in marsupial and human fetal development, which evolved 150 million years ago.
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Biology
Astrazeneca Sponsors Service User- Involvement In Research Into Recovery For Mental Health
16.07.2008 07:12
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Two leading mental health charities, Rethink and MDF The BiPolar Organisation today announced the start of a new partnership with and project sponsored by AstraZeneca. It comprises of experiential research to identify what hinders and helps achieve recovery and aims to help to put recovery at the heart of mental health reform. It will report late 2008.
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Mental Disorders
Americans Are Saving Thousands Each Year On Medical Expenses
16.07.2008 07:12
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Now more than ever, Americans need a solution to their health care dilemmas. There are about 40 million people uninsured in the States and those who do have insurance are paying for coverage that is too expensive for the little benefits they receive. HSA for America has a new video that details how Health Savings Accounts can help benefit you and your family's healthcare needs.
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Pfizer Inks Global License To Genomatix Software And Databases
16.07.2008 07:12
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Genomatix Software, Inc. the US branch of Munich (Germany) based Genomatix Software GmbH, announced that it has reached an agreement with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals to provide Genomatix software and data content to Pfizer sites across the globe.
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Genetics
Easing The Pain Of Diabetes - Dying A Depression Drug For Common Nerve Condition
16.07.2008 07:12
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To ease pain and numbness associated with diabetes, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell physician-scientists are studying a drug previously used for depression to treat peripheral neuropathy. Diabetics often suffer from this condition because of high blood sugar levels that damage nerve cells. Those with peripheral neuropathy often endure chronic pain, cramping and sleepless nights that prevent them from living a normal lifestyle.
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Depression
Ron Greenspan DDS Creates Plan To Eliminate The Barriers To Orthodontic Treatment
16.07.2008 07:12
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Straight teeth can improve your dental health, enhance your facial appearance and even build your self esteem. In short, a beautiful smile can make a huge difference in the quality of one's life. Both children and adults can benefit from the confidence boost a remarkable smile can bring. Orthodontic treatment can benefit social and career success as well as improve a person's general attitude toward life.
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Dentistry
Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) Programs: The Key To Fighting Chronic Disease
16.07.2008 07:12
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Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease have reached epidemic proportions, affecting half of Americans and costing $1.5 trillion annually. But a little-known and relatively inexpensive tool called a TLC program has been shown to be effective in preventing, managing, or even reversing, many of our most prevalent chronic conditions. So why don't more health professionals offer TLC? How TLC Programs Work
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Alternative Medicine
Stem Cell Researchers At UM Enrolling Patients In Heart Failure Study - Catheter Injection System To Be Used
16.07.2008 07:11
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Stem cell researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are ready to enroll patients in another breakthrough study aimed at treating heart failure. They have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a study using a Helical Infusion catheter system to inject stem cells into the heart.
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Cardiology
Female Monkeys More Dominant In Groups With Relatively More Males
16.07.2008 07:11
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Female monkeys are more dominant when they live in groups with a higher percentage of males. This is caused by self-organisation. This surprising discovery was made by researchers at the University of Groningen. What makes the study particularly interesting is that the researchers used a computer model which can simulate interaction between monkeys. Their findings will be published on July 16 in the open-access journal PLoS ONE.
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Biology
Frogs With Disease-Resistance Genes May Escape Extinction
16.07.2008 07:11
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As frog populations die off around the world, researchers have identified certain genes that can help the amphibians develop resistance to harmful bacteria and disease. The discovery may provide new strategies to protect frog populations in the wild.
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Biology
Further Evidence For Genetic Contribution To Autism Discovered By Caltech And UNC Research
16.07.2008 07:11
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Some parents of children with autism evaluate facial expressions differently than the rest of us--and in a way that is strikingly similar to autistic patients themselves, according to new research by neuroscientist Ralph Adolphs of the California Institute of Technology and psychiatrist Joe Piven at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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