Health Press Release – Weekly Newsletter for May 17-24, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Biggest Study Ever Reports on Mobiles and Brain Cancer
HONG KONG, May 16, 2010 – The International Journal of Epidemiology today published a combined data
analysis from a multi national population-based case-control study of glioma
and meningioma, the most common types of brain tumour. This is the first in a
series of combined data analyses of head and neck tumours published as part
of the internationally coordinated [...]
NUTRI-FACTS Goes Online! – A New Online Information Source About Vitamins and More
BASEL, Switzerland, May 18, 2010 – Although there is copious scientific evidence to support the importance
of micronutrients such as vitamins and carotenoids for health, studies
investigating their efficacy, requirements and safety sometimes come to
conclusions that are less clear than expected or even contradict
expectations. This is actually not surprising, because the relationships
between diet, health and disease [...]
KIDS COMPANY Peace of Mind SEEKS TO PROVE THE POWER OF LOVE
Charity Embarks on Pioneering Neuroscience Research to Revolutionise Care for Vulnerable Children
LONDON, May 17, 2010 – Leading children's charity Kids Company is to research the impact of
loving care on children who have been abused and neglected. In an ambitious
research project the charity is to team up with leading British and
international childhood development clinicians to [...]
New Clinical Software Helps Women to “Win” at IVF
LONDON, May 17, 2010 – With the current trend towards personalised medicine, new software for
doctors in a clinical setting will be available from 1st June 2010, to assess
the odds of bringing home a healthy new life following in vitro fertilization
(IVF) treatment. Patients will provide the main inputs such as age, duration
of infertility and number [...]
ADMIRE-HF Clinical Trial Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Iobenguane I 123 Injection Studied for Its Ability to Identify Risk in Patients with Symptomatic Heart Failure (HF)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, May 17, 2010 – The ADMIRE-HF (AdreView Myocardial Imaging for Risk Evaluation in Heart
Failure) trial, the results of which were published in the May 18th, 2010
issue of the Journal of the American College of [...]
Neuro Drinks Launch in New York
Neuro Drinks partners with Pepsi Cola to distribute groundbreaking functional beverage brand in the greater New York City area
LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2010 – Neuro Drinks, the Southern California brand of healthy functional drinks
that enhance active lifestyles, is hitting the East Coast.
Beginning this month, Neuro Drinks will be distributed by [...]
GSMA Welcomes Publication of INTERPHONE Results
LONDON, May 17, 2010 – The GSMA welcomes the publication by the INTERPHONE study group of the
results for the combined analysis for glioma and meningioma in the
International Journal of Epidemiology.
In the press release announcing the paper Dr Christopher Wild, Director
of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) said:
[...]
Health Robotics Re-Acquires CytoCare’s European Rights from B. Braun Melsungen AG for Undisclosed Consideration
BOZEN, SUD-TIROL, Italy, May 17, 2010 – Health Robotics and B. Braun Melsungen AG today announced that in
exchange for undisclosed consideration, Health Robotics has re-acquired from
B. Braun the exclusive marketing, sales, installation, implementation,
interface, manufacturing, and technical support European rights for CytoCare,
a robot designed to manufacture chemotherapy and hazardous IV Admixtures, and
which rights B. Braun [...]
The Election May be Over but Brown and Cameron are Still Battling, as Both Make Shortlist for Celebrity Dad of the Year
LONDON, May 17, 2010 – Gordon Brown and David Cameron have fought it out on the political
platform to be Prime Minister now they fight it out for the coveted title in
what is arguably the tougher job, being a parent.
Brown has handed over the keys of No.10 to focus time on [...]
Frost & Sullivan’s Chairman on CNBC: Unprecedented Opportunity for the UK to Develop Centres of Excellence for Smart Technologies
LONDON, May 17, 2010 – "The change in the UK government looks very good for the UK economy.
Getting spending under control is a fundamental requirement for a healthy
business economy. At the same time, the support for innovation and
entrepreneurship is very important to take advantage of the next economic
boom which will be centred on innovation [...]
Epix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Additional Information Concerning the May 28, 2010 Auction Sale of EP-3600 MRI Imaging Agent
WELLESLEY HILLS, Massachusetts, May 17, 2010 – Joseph F. Finn, Jr., C.P.A. ("Finn"), Assignee for the Benefit of
Creditors of Epix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Epix"), announced today that the
MRI imaging intellectual properties of the EP-3600 MRI imaging agent, which
will be auctioned on May 28, 2010, include potential royalties of 2% each
from the development and commercialization of [...]
TAIJI Announces Official Operation of Its Sintering FGD Project for Tangshan
NINGBO, China, May 18, 2010 – Ningbo Taiji Environmental Protection Equipment Co., Ltd. (TAIJI)'s FGD
(Flue-gas desulfurization) technology was officially put into operation,
successfully being used in 230 m2 sintering. For the project, TAIJI chose to
use steel slag as an absorbent instead of lime or other absorbents
traditionally used in desulfurization. In comparison to the use of [...]
Gold Standard/Elsevier Offers Timely, Transparent, Reliable Drug Pricing Data, Including Average Wholesale Price (AWP)
Amidst Industry Unrest due to Drug Pricing Benchmark Upheaval, Gold Standard/Elsevier to Continue Publishing AWP and Other Pricing Standards
TAMPA, Florida, May 18, 2010 – Gold Standard/Elsevier, publisher of drug information databases and
decision support solutions, has announced its commitment to continue
publishing transparent drug pricing information, including average wholesale
price (AWP) and all other current and future [...]
Frost & Sullivan Web Conference on the European Melanoma Skin Cancer Market: Will the Drugs in Pipeline Deliver?
LONDON, May 18, 2010 – There are only two FDA/EMEA approved drugs currently available for
treating advanced melanoma. The available drugs, however, are not completely
effective and have adverse effects. Unmet needs of patients, especially those
with advanced melanoma are therefore quite high and have led to a low drug
adoption and market growth over the years. The [...]
IDEV Technologies Announces European Launch of SUPERA VERITAS(TM) Stent Delivery System
Innovative Technology Provides Precision, Ease of Use For Delivery of SUPERA(R) Stent
WEBSTER, Texas, May 18, 2010 – IDEV Technologies, Incorporated, (IDEV) an emerging leader in the
development and marketing of minimally invasive medical technologies, today
announced the European launch of the SUPERA VERITAS(TM) Peripheral Vascular
System, a novel and innovative stent delivery system designed to be reliable,
easy [...]
Simbionix ANGIO Mentor Plays Important Role in Physician Training and Certification
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 18, 2010 – Simbionix USA Corporation, the world's leading provider of medical
education and simulation training products for medical professionals and the
healthcare industry, is proud to report that their ANGIO Mentor virtual
reality simulator was used during the 4th International Congress of the
Polish Vascular Societies in April 2010 for the training and certification [...]
Accuray Hires General Manager for the EIMEA Region
SUNNYVALE, California, May 18, 2010 – Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY), a global leader in the field of
radiosurgery, announced today that Vittorio Puppo, M.D., has joined Accuray
as General Manager of the EIMEA (Europe India Middle East and Africa) region,
effective May 17, 2010.
Prior to joining Accuray, Puppo worked for Covidien, a healthcare [...]
Chiltern Announces New Offices and Expansion Plans in Asia Pacific
LONDON, May 18, 2010 – Chiltern International Limited (Chiltern), a global contract research
organization (CRO) has announced its expansion plans in Asia Pacific.
Chiltern has established two new offices and launched operations in
Australia and Singapore – with Singapore acting as the hub for its operations
in Southeast Asia. This builds further upon Chiltern's [...]
Breathe Technologies Secures US$23 Million in Series C Financing
John Miclot elected chairman; FDA clearance received.
SAN RAMON, California, May 18, 2010 – Breathe Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative technology
solutions for people with respiratory conditions, including chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease and sleep apnea, announced today it has secured
US$23 million in Series C financing. The financing was led by DAG Ventures
and included Kleiner Perkins Caufield [...]
Oncolytics Biotech(R) Inc. Announces Publication of Phase I Clinical Trial Results in Clinical Cancer Research
CALGARY, Canada, May 18, 2010 – Oncolytics Biotech Inc. ("Oncolytics") (TSX:ONC, NASDAQ:ONCY) announced
today that a paper entitled "Two-Stage Phase I Dose-Escalation Study of
Intratumoural Reovirus Type 3 Dearing and Palliative Radiotherapy in Patients
with Advanced Cancers," has been published in the online version of the
journal Clinical Cancer Research.
The paper covers final results [...]
Reach the core of sexuality with Kamagra Jelly
Kamagra jelly has been the genuine form of Generic Viagra. It is the best online form of medication that works in dealing with male impotence. Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence is a male sexual syndrome that affects the quality of sex life. It is the inability of the sexually aroused man to attain a penile [...]
Ghana Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q2 2010
Dallas, TX: ReportsandReports announce it will carry Ghana Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q2 2010 Market Research Report in its Store.
BMI’s new Ghana pharmaceuticals and healthcare report includes top-line pharmaceutical market and healthcare spending data through to 2019, including our views on growth drivers in this sector. Pharmaceutical spending in Ghana is expected to rise at [...]
Remote & Wireless Patient Monitoring Markets
Dallas, TX: ReportsandReports announce it will carry Remote & Wireless Patient Monitoring Markets Market Research Report in its Store.
Patient monitoring systems are emerging in response to increased healthcare needs of an aging population, new wireless technologies, better video and monitoring technologies, decreasing healthcare resources, an emphasis on reducing hospital days, and proven cost-effectiveness.
Of these new [...]
M&As on the Rise in the European Medical Imaging Market as Market Leaders Focus on Expanding their Share in Emerging Markets, Says Frost & Sullivan
LONDON, May 19, 2010 – There has been an increasing number of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in
the European medical imaging market with market leaders focussing on
acquisitions to expand their share in emerging markets. Drug makers, research
labs, equipment manufacturers and healthcare technology companies have been
the active acquirers, whereas hospitals, insurers and pharmacological
companies have a limited [...]
Shire Receives 2010 Corporate Award From the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) for the Development of VPRIV (velaglucerase alfa for Injection)
Organization Recognizes Shire's Commitment to the Gaucher Disease Community
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 19, 2010 – Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty
biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it has received the 2010
Partners in Progress Corporate Award from NORD. Shire was recognized for its
efforts to accelerate the development of VPRIV(TM), a human cell line derived
enzyme [...]
Essilor Sells its Stake in Sperian Protection
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France, May 19, 2010 – Sperian Protection's Board of Directors agreed this morning to
accept Honeywell's voluntary tender offer to acquire 100% of its capital at a
price of EUR117 per share.
Essilor has agreed to sell all of its Sperian Protection
shares to Honeywell in an off-market transaction, based on the offering [...]
AMT Provides Business Update for the First Quarter 2010
AMSTERDAM, May 19, 2010 – Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (EuroNext Amsterdam: AMT), a leader in
the field of human gene therapy, today provides its non-audited business
update in compliance with the EU transparency directive. This report
summarizes material events and AMT's financial position for the first quarter
of 2010.
Q1 2010 Highlights
– [...]
The French Competition Authority Follows up Allegations of Anti-competitive Practices by Sanofi-Aventis to Exclude Fair Generic Competition for Plavix(R) (clopidogrel)
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, May 19, 2010 – Teva Sant??, one of France's leading generic medicines
companies, has welcomed news that the French Competition Authority has agreed
to its request to investigate alleged anti-competitive practices by
Sanofi-Aventis aimed at preventing generic competition to its Plavix(R)
(clopidogrel) treatment.
In November last year, Teva Sant?? filed a complaint [...]
Elsevier/MC Strategies Partners with American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to Launch Interactive, Online Pharmacology Course
Critical Care Pharmacology Course Promotes Patient and Drug Administration Safety
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 20, 2010 – Elsevier/MC Strategies (www.mcstrategies.com/), a
pioneer in providing e-learning solutions to more than 1,300 healthcare
organizations, has partnered with the American Association of Critical-Care
Nurses (AACN) to develop a series of online nursing courses. Today, AACN and
Elsevier/MC Strategies announced the first course in [...]
Grifols Agrees to Acquire Intellectual Property for Treatment of Post-Polio Syndrome From Pharmalink AB
BARCELONA, Spain, May 20, 2010 – Today, Grifols SA announced that it has reached an agreement with the
Swedish company Pharmalink AB to acquire various forms of intellectual
property (IP) associated with the treatment of post-polio syndrome (PPS). The
acquisition is expected to be finalized in the next few weeks and will
include documentation, know-how, and Swedish regulatory [...]
Abbott to Present New Clinical Data on Current and Future Innovations in Interventional Cardiology at EuroPCR 2010
Abbott's Leadership in the Vascular Device Industry is Highlighted with Four Late-Breaking Trials
ABBOTT PARK, Illinois, May 20, 2010 – Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced the company's schedule of key news
announcements and events during the EuroPCR 2010 conference in Paris, May 25
- 28. Highlights include four late-breaking clinical trial presentations on
Abbott's broad portfolio of vascular [...]
Frost & Sullivan’s GIL 2010: Europe – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unlock Powerful Opportunities
LONDON, May 20, 2010 – Over 400 industry luminaries, visionaries and leaders gathered together
this week at London's Emirates Stadium for Frost & Sullivan's annual
gathering – the Global Growth, Innovation & Leadership Congress, GIL 2010:
Europe. This year's theme focused largely around leveraging innovation as a
resource to help shape a better future of our companies and [...]