Health Press Release – Weekly Newsletter for December 20-27, 2010

Phadia Allergy and Autoimmunity Products Commercially Approved in India

UPPSALA, Sweden, December 20, 2010 – Import, sales and distribution of Phadia's allergy, asthma and
autoimmunity diagnostics products, including ImmunoCAP and EliA, have been
commercially approved by the Indian authorities.

(Logo:
www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101208/425503 )

Following official approval, Phadia will begin marketing a broad
portfolio of diagnostic products to major commercial laboratories, hospitals
and …. Source article  : Phadia Allergy and Autoimmunity Products Commercially Approved in India.

BSI: Guidance is Key to Improve Dementia Care

LONDON, December 20, 2010 – Dementia is a critical health concern, but are the current care services
able to offer appropriate support? Only a few days ago, the review by the
Royal College of Psychiatrists found many dementia patients were not getting
the support on nutrition and mental health that they should. The need for
improved care is … Read more >>>.

HeartSine Technologies Wins 2010 Aisling Award for Outstanding Achievement in Business

Distinction goes to the firm that made most significant contribution to community

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, December 20, 2010 – HeartSine Technologies received the Outstanding Achievement in Business
Award at the 14th annual Aisling Awards ceremony, November 25th, in Belfast,
Northern Ireland. The award honors an exemplary company who has made
significant contributions to Belfast and surrounding communities.
… Read this article on Gaea Times at : HeartSine Technologies Wins 2010 Aisling Award for Outstanding Achievement in Business.

Fourth Annual Probiotics Grant Continues to Fuel Growth In Research

Young Investigators invited to apply -
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, December 20, 2010 – Today, the Global Probiotics Council (GPC), a committee formed by Danone
and YAKULT HONSHA CO., LTD., announced the launch of the fourth annual Young
Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research (YIGPRO). This grant provides two
awards, each in the amount of $50,000, to rising young stars. This … Read more : Fourth Annual Probiotics Grant Continues to Fuel Growth In Research.

Merck Serono and Philochem Enter Into Research Agreement in Fertility

GENEVA, December 21, 2010 – Merck Serono, the pharmaceutical division of Merck KGaA,
Darmstadt, Germany, today announced a strategic agreement with Philochem AG,
Switzerland, the research unit of Philogen S.p.A., Italy. Under the terms of
the agreement, Philochem will supply specific monoclonal antibodies to Merck
Serono, to be used in the search for molecular biomarkers of oocyte and
embryo … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Merck Serono and Philochem Enter Into Research Agreement in Fertility.

Israel’s iPad Doctors: Innovative Israeli Hospital Mayanei Hayeshua in Bnei Brak is First to Equip its Medical Staff With the Latest iPad Computers

BNEI BRAK, Israel, December 21, 2010 – Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center (MYMC) is the first Israeli hospital to
give iPad technology to its doctors, for use both on and off-site. Medical
staff can now check patient records, test results, hi-resolution X-rays and
CT scans, report on patient progress and plan ongoing treatment using the
latest hand-held computers.

…. Source article  : Israel's iPad Doctors: Innovative Israeli Hospital Mayanei Hayeshua in Bnei Brak is First to Equip its Medical Staff With the Latest iPad Computers.

Gold Nanomedicine Clinical Trial Delivers Promising Results

Novel Approach in Cancer Therapy at the Forefront of Gold-Based Medical Applications

LONDON, December 21, 2010 – The World Gold Council (WGC) is delighted with the successful phase 1
clinical trial of a unique nanomedicine that uses nanoparticles of gold as
the core of a delivery system for tumour targeted drug delivery. The
research, published in the current …. Source  : Gold Nanomedicine Clinical Trial Delivers Promising Results.

Elevance Renewable Sciences Raises $100 Million in Series C Financing

BOLINGBROOK, Illinois, December 21, 2010 – Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. announced today that it has raised $100
million in its Series C financing round. Elevance produces high performance
ingredients for use in personal care products, detergents, lubricants and
other specialty chemicals and fuel markets from renewable feedstocks. Naxos
Capital Partners led the round with additional new investors, including …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bradesco Aims for 20 Million New Customers in the Coming Years

SAO PAULO, December 21, 2010 – The following was released today by Bradesco Seguros (NYSE: BBD)

Strategy

Bradesco Seguros, the largest insurance group in Latin America with
approximately 36 million policyholders and annual revenue around US$ 14
billion, hopes to add 20 million new clients, leveraged primarily on the
strength of … Read more : Bradesco Aims for 20 Million New Customers in the Coming Years.

Helsinn Birex Pharmaceuticals Limited has Been Assigned Certain International Rights to Klean-Prep(R) by Helix BioPharma Corp.

LUGANO, Switzerland, December 22, 2010 – Helsinn Birex Pharmaceuticals Ltd, has been assigned world-wide rights,
title and interest in Klean-Prep(R), excluding Canada, and an exclusive
license for the U.S.

Helsinn, a pharmaceutical group based in Lugano, Switzerland today
announced that it has entered into an agreement and has been assigned by
Helix BioPharma Corp., world-wide …. Read the original article  : Helsinn Birex Pharmaceuticals Limited has Been Assigned Certain International Rights to Klean-Prep(R) by Helix BioPharma Corp..

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Endorses Divine Wellness.com

KANPUR, India, December 22, 2010 – Having already established its credibility and authority in the domain of
holistic Indian health and wellness services internationally, Divine Wellness
has added yet another feather to its cap by earning appreciation from none
other than the revered Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (The Art of Living) this month.
www.divinewellness.com/Details-news.aspx?ID=329 (click to view)

…. Original source  : Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Endorses Divine Wellness.com.

IV Russian-Indian Forum on Trade and Investments

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, December 22, 2010 – The IV Russian-Indian Forum on Trade and Investments was held on December
20, 2010.

Particular attention was paid to developing partnership in
information and communication technology, pharmaceuticals and life sciences,
energy and energy resources, chemical products and fertilizers. A roundtable
meeting was held on cooperation in industrial manufacturing, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : IV Russian-Indian Forum on Trade and Investments.