MediSapiens Gets $ 1 Million for World’s First Personalized Cancer Medicine Software

HELSINKI, June 1, 2010 – MediSapiens, world's first software company for personalized
cancer medicine in oncology clinics and drug development, completed
$ 1 million (EUR 0.8 million) seed round investment from Veraventure, ETFIII
advised by Eqvitec Partners, VTT Ventures and Lifeline Ventures.

MediSapiens is based on scientific research at the VTT
Technical Research Centre of [...]

Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc. Acquires RespiVert Ltd., Strengthens Pulmonary Focus

Acquisition Bolsters Pulmonary Portfolio and Capabilities, Accessing Promising Pipeline of First-in-Class Compounds and Renowned Team of Respiratory Scientists

HORSHAM, Pennsylvania, June 1, 2010 – Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc. today announced that it has acquired
RespiVert Ltd., a privately held drug discovery company focused on developing
small-molecule, inhaled therapies for the treatment of pulmonary diseases.
The company's lead compounds, [...]

Novartis Disappointed by Initial NICE Decision on Xolair(R) (omalizumab)[1] and Concerned that Children Suffering from Severe Persistent Allergic Asthma will be Denied Access to Treatment[1]

FRIMLEY, England, June 1, 2010 -

– Just for UK media, not for Ireland

– This release is intended for consumer media

– Add-On Omalizumab Reduces the Rate of Asthma Attacks in
Children Aged 6 to 11 Years With Severe [...]

Elsevier Foundation Invites 2010 Proposals for Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries Program

September 15th Deadline for Grants to Promote Research in the Developing World

NEW YORK, June 1, 2010 – The Elsevier Foundation is seeking new grant proposals for the 2010
Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries program. Sponsored by Elsevier,
a leading global publisher of scientific, technical and medical information,
the Innovative Libraries program provides grants to library programs in [...]

NanoPowers Raises CHF 5 Million ($4.5 Million) in Series A Financing to Support Development of Breakthrough Urinary Incontinence Device

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 1, 2010 – NanoPowers SA, a medical device company that leverages its unique
artificial muscle technology to restore or improve muscle function, today
announced the closing of a CHF 5 million ($4.5 million) series A financing.
The financing round was led by Novartis Venture Funds (NVF). Also
participating in the financing were Initiative Capital Romandie [...]

Oncolytics Biotech(R) Inc. Receives Approval From Belgium FAMHP to Conduct Phase 3 Trial for REOLYSIN(R) in Head and Neck Cancers

CALGARY, Canada, June 1, 2010 – Oncolytics Biotech Inc. ("Oncolytics") (TSX:ONC, NASDAQ:ONCY) today
announced that it has received approval from the Belgian Federal Agency for
Medicines and Health Products (FAMHP) to conduct its Phase 3 trial examining
REOLYSIN in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin in patients with
platinum-refractory head and neck cancers. This is the same trial that [...]

Now You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

LONDON, June 1, 2010 – Scientists have identified a range of nutrients which will
boost memory, learning capacity and ability to adapt to new situations among
elderly canine pets. Britain's six million dog owners will be able to benefit
from the anti-ageing compound which claims to improve brain activity in older
dogs.

Researchers have found [...]

Refurbished Medical Imaging Equipment – Growing Business During Lean Economy – Upcoming Frost & Sullivan Web Conference

LONDON, June 1, 2010 – In times of an economic downturn, the refurbished medical imaging
equipment market experiences a substantial upswing in comparison to the
turnover with new equipment. However, in different parts of Europe the demand
for refurbished medical imaging systems varies just as much as the pricing
dynamics across different tiers of vendors. While the development [...]

SynapDx Corporation Raises US$9 Million in Series A Funding

Company to Develop Proprietary Technologies for the Early Detection of Autism

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, June 1, 2010 – SynapDx Corp., a new company focused on developing and commercializing
diagnostic testing for the early detection of autism, announced the
completion of a US$9 million Series A financing by Bain Capital Ventures,
General Catalyst Partners, and North Bridge Venture Partners.
[...]

The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Issues Practice Guideline Addressing the Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Barrett’s Esophagus

Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation deemed to have significant clinical utility in the treatment of patients with all clinical stages of Barrett's esophagus

SUNNYVALE, California, June 1, 2010 – BARRX Medical Inc., a leader in the development of minimally invasive
medical devices designed to remove precancerous tissue from within the
gastrointestinal tract, reported today that the Society of American
Gastrointestinal [...]

Listen Up to Avoid Hearing Aids Scams Across the UK

PETERBOROUGH, England, June 1, 2010 – One in seven people in the UK suffer from some degree of hearing loss; a
figure that rises to 40% for people aged 50 or over and a staggering 71% for
the over 70s. The only real solution for the vast majority of these people is
wearing a hearing aid (www.hearingaidsattrade.co.uk/).

[...]

Pharmacopeial Education Enhanced by Laboratory Training Improves Quality of Medicines in the Russian Federation

USAID-Funded, USP-Delivered Pharmacopeial Education Courses in Moscow
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 1, 2010 – Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by ROSZDRAVNADZOR and
the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) in April of 2009 with the goals of
protecting and improving the quality of medicines, USP conducted specialized
courses in Moscow for the staff of laboratory facilities of the Federal
Districts [...]

Marlin Equity Partners Acquires Datafarm – Will Be Fully Merged with Liquent

HORSHAM, Pennsylvania, June 1, 2010 – Liquent, Inc. ("Liquent") is pleased to announce that Marlin Equity
Partners ("Marlin") has acquired Datafarm, Inc., a leading provider of
software and services solutions designed to support the regulatory business
processes of life sciences companies. In December 2009, Marlin acquired
Liquent from Thomson Reuters. Datafarm will be fully merged into Liquent.

[...]

The ‘We Can Face It’ Campaign Launched

Dr Dawn Harper, Mica Paris and Jason Gardiner Lead Launch of New Survey Report Showing Impact of Unwanted Facial Hair in Women

LONDON, June 2, 2010 – The We Can Face It campaign for women with unwanted facial hair (UFH) has
been launched today at a celebrity-backed event held at the Sunbeam Studios
in West London. Television [...]

Zimmer Highlights Advancements in Reconstructive and Trauma Offerings at 11th EFORT Congress in Madrid, Spain

Clinical Success and Product Innovations Headline Zimmer Presentation Schedule

MADRID, June 2, 2010 – Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ZMH; SIX: ZMH), a leader in musculoskeletal
care, today announced its presentation schedule for the 11th annual EFORT
(European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and
Traumatology) Congress, highlighting advancements in its Reconstructive and
Trauma offerings. Zimmer will be presenting three [...]

Research Report on Chinese Health Service Industry, 2010-2011 Now Available on ReportsandReports

DALLAS, June 2, 2010 – ReportsandReports Announce it Will Carry Research Report on Chinese
Health Service Industry, 2010-2011
(www.reportsandreports.com/Report/23919/) Market Research Report in
its Store.

Browse the complete Report on:
www.reportsandreports.com/market-reports/research-report-on-chinese-he
alth-service-industry-2010-2011/
Health service is not only a concept, but also a method, a complete and
thorough service procedure. It intends to help patients [...]

Concentric Medical Announces CE Mark of Aspiration Indication for the DAC(TM) Family of Neurovascular Catheters

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, June 2, 2010 – Concentric Medical, Inc., the global leader in devices for clot removal
in ischemic stroke patients, today announced an important expanded indication
for the full line of DAC(TM) Neurovascular Catheters. CE Mark was granted
allowing the DAC family of distal access catheters to be used for the
removal/aspiration of fresh, soft emboli [...]

Zimmer Highlights Acetabular System Portfolio at the 11th EFORT Congress in Madrid, Spain

Proven Fixation Technology and Advanced Bearing Options Combine to Better Match Individual Patient Demands

MADRID, June 3, 2010 – Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ZMH; SIX: ZMH), a leader in musculoskeletal
care, will be showcasing its extended Acetabular Cup portfolio at this year's
EFORT (European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and
Traumatology) Congress in Madrid, Spain. The recently [...]

Surrey Clinical Research Centre Achieves MHRA Accreditation

GUILDFORD, England, June 3, 2010 – The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has
awarded the Surrey Clinical Research Centre (Surrey CRC) at the University of
Surrey standard accreditation for conducting clinical pharmacology Phase I
trials -

tinyurl.com/2fmgt7t
The accreditation scheme was introduced to improve the safety of clinical
research volunteers [...]

INTUNIV(TM) – Shire Files Suit Against Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Anchen, Inc.

DUBLIN and PHILADELPHIA, June 3, 2010 – Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty
biopharmaceutical company, announces that its subsidiary Shire LLC has filed
a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against
Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Anchen, Inc. (collectively "Anchen") for the
infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,854,290 (the '290 patent), [...]

Concentric Medical Announces 1,000th Patient Enrolled in the Merci Registry

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, June 3, 2010 – Concentric Medical, Inc., the global leader in acute ischemic stroke
intervention, announced completion of enrollment in the Merci Registry with a
total of 1,000 patients enrolled. The Merci Registry is a real-world,
international, post-market study of the Merci Retrieval System(R). Since its
launch in June 2007, over 30 sites worldwide have [...]

Zimmer Partners With EFORT FOUNDATION on 2010 Visiting Fellowship Program

MADRID, June 3, 2010 – Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ZMH; SIX: ZMH), a leader in musculoskeletal
care, today announced a new partnership with the EFORT (European Federation
of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology) FOUNDATION to
further educational opportunities for young orthopaedic surgeons. Zimmer will
provide 120,000 euro to the EFORT FOUNDATION Visiting Fellowship Program,
which will award grants [...]