Health Press Release – Newsletter for February 3, 2011

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Optimax Refractive Conference: The Year’s Ultimate Vision Event

Celebrating 20 Years of Laser Eye Surgery
LONDON, February 2, 2011 – Since the early stages of laser eye surgery (
www.optimax.co.uk/treatments_explained.aspx), Optimax have been
bringing the latest procedures to the UK public, and can now look back
proudly at the thousands of lives which have been transformed by their
treatments.

This week, the laser eye … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Optimax Refractive Conference: The Year's Ultimate Vision Event.

The 2011 Reaxys(R) PhD Prize for Chemistry Research Opens for Entries

NEUCHATEL, Switzerland, February 2, 2011 – Elsevier Properties SA announces the launch of the 2011 Reaxys PhD Prize,
a global competition for candidates currently studying for a PhD or having
completed a PhD within the last 12 months.

The prize will be awarded for original and innovative research in
organic, organometallic and inorganic chemistry … Read more >>.

Elsevier Acquires Oncology Journal Portfolio From Cancer Information Group

Journals Provide the Highest Quality Content Focused on Tumor-Specific Topics That Affect Oncologists and Their Patients

NEW YORK, February 2, 2011 – Elsevier (www.elsevier.com), the leading global
publisher of scientific, technical, and medical information products and
services, announced today that it acquired the oncology portfolio of journals
previously published by CIG Media Group LP., (operated as Cancer Information
Group). …. Source article  : Elsevier Acquires Oncology Journal Portfolio From Cancer Information Group.

Bupa’s ‘How are you Britain?’ Report Reveals Rise of Athletic Older People

LONDON, February 2, 2011 – Bupa has revealed that the over-60s are fitter than ever, leaving their
younger counterparts behind when it comes to exercise.

Research from the Bupa 'How are you Britain?' report reveals that UK
residents who are 60 plus are three times more likely to exercise every day
than those in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Bupa's 'How are you Britain?' Report Reveals Rise of Athletic Older People.

VWR International, LLC Acquires AMRESCO Inc.

Acquisition Provides VWR Life Science Customers Even Greater Choice and Value

RADNOR, Pennsylvania, February 2, 2011 – VWR International, LLC, a global leader in distributing laboratory
supplies and services, announced today that it has acquired AMRESCO Inc., a
manufacturer and supplier of high quality biochemicals and reagents for
Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Proteomics, Clinical and Histology areas of
research …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : VWR International, LLC Acquires AMRESCO Inc..

Pharmaceutical Industry Bracing for Record Patent Expiries, EvaluatePharma Data Reveals

LONDON, February 2, 2011 – Thirteen US blockbusters will lose patent protection over the
next two years, data from EvaluatePharma show, highlighting the challenges
facing the pharmaceutical industry in the coming years. With the reporting
season in full swing it is no wonder that several big pharmaceutical company
chief executives have warned of tough times ahead.

…. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pharmaceutical Industry Bracing for Record Patent Expiries, EvaluatePharma Data Reveals.

Trimega Laboratories Showcased to Promote Manchester’s Life Science Industry to European Investors

LONDON, February 2, 2011 – Trimega Laboratories, the leading hair alcohol and drug testing company,
is to be one of a few Manchester businesses in the life science sector to
promote their success on the European stage to encourage further investment
in the city.

On Wednesday 2 February, Trimega will host 10 journalists from … Original article on : Trimega Laboratories Showcased to Promote Manchester's Life Science Industry to European Investors.

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