Health Press Release – Weekly Newsletter for February 14-21, 2011

Medivir Signs Research & Development Collaboration on Dengue Virus

HUDDINGE, Sweden, February 14, 2011 – Highlights of the Collaboration:

– Collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. Focused on Dengue Virus
– Both Parties to Contribute 50:50 Resources to the Research Program
– Strengthens Medivir's Presence in Infectious Diseases And Utilises
… Read more >>>.

Orascom Telecom, Mobinil and Great Connection Collaborate to Launch Mobile Baby(TM) Service in Egypt

Mobilizing DICOM sonar images for remote diagnostics of pregnant women in Egypt is now possible with Mobile Baby(TM)

BARCELONA, Spain, February 15, 2011 – Orascom Telecom and Mobinil, in collaboration with Great Connection,
today announced the launch of a pilot project to bring mobile DICOM sonar
images remote diagnostics to pregnant women in Egypt.
…. Source article  : Orascom Telecom, Mobinil and Great Connection Collaborate to Launch Mobile Baby(TM) Service in Egypt.

Doro Reveals Global Strategic Partnerships: MyGlucoHealth + Medixine

Easy-to-use Mobiles now Connect Seamlessly With Leading Diabetes Management Solution and Provide One-Touch Medication Reminder Service

LUND, Sweden, February 15, 2011 – Doro is revealing the first strategic elements of its global mHealth
initiative. The company's mobiles will now be used for the delivery of care
assistance services and solutions.
Jerome Arnaud, President and …. Original article  : Doro Reveals Global Strategic Partnerships: MyGlucoHealth + Medixine.

QPS Expands Into Toxicology Services With Acquisition of the Preclinical Unit of DCB Taiwan

NEWARK, Delaware and TAIPEI, Taiwan, February 14, 2011 – QPS Holdings, LLC, a leading full-service GLP/GCP-compliant contract
research organization providing testing services to support preclinical and
clinical research and development, announced the acquisition of the Center of
Toxicology and Preclinical Sciences (CTPS) from Taiwan's Development Center
for Biotechnology (DCB). CTPS, located in Taipei, will become a division of
QPS-Taiwan.

…. Source  : QPS Expands Into Toxicology Services With Acquisition of the Preclinical Unit of DCB Taiwan.

Home-Based Billers Now Join Med DataCare Pro’s Healthcare Network

DALLAS, February 14, 2011 – Med DataCare Pro, a healthcare service provider based in
Dallas since 1999, now joins hands with home-based billers to create a
network of healthcare professionals at a national level for the mutual
benefit of home-based billers, physicians and Med DataCare Pro.

According to the CEO and Managing Partner of … Read more >>>.

Graham Nicholls of Almac Group to Speak on Adaptive Trial Designs and Clinical Supplies at CTS Europe Conference

SOUDERTON, Pennsylvania, February 14, 2011 – The Almac Group announced today that Graham Nicholls, Director of
Biostatistics for Almac's Clinical Technologies business unit, will be
speaking at the Clinical Trial Supply Europe conference (CTS Europe) held in
Barcelona, Spain, 22-23 February 2011. The conference will be attended by two
of Almac's business units directly involved with providing an …. Source article  : Graham Nicholls of Almac Group to Speak on Adaptive Trial Designs and Clinical Supplies at CTS Europe Conference.

European Operating Room Nurses Demand Unified Training; Greater Recognition at EU Level

February 15th: European Day of Perioperative Nursing
BRUSSELS and DUBLIN, February 14, 2011 – On the occasion of the 6th European Day of Perioperative
Nursing, to be celebrated on 15 February 2011, the European Operating Room
Nurses Association (EORNA) calls for the urgent implementation, at EU level,
of a minimum basic level of perioperative nursing education, a credit-based
continuous … Read more »»».

Elsevier / MEDai Enhances Real-Time Clinical Surveillance System for Hospitals

Pinpoint Review(R) Enhancements Allow Hospitals and Clinicians to Provide Safer, More Efficient and Less Costly Care

ORLANDO, Florida, February 14, 2011 – Elsevier / MEDai, a leading provider of advanced clinical analytic
healthcare solutions, announced today the launch of the latest version of
Pinpoint Review(R), its real-time, clinical surveillance system for
hospitals. The new version will feature an …. Original source  : Elsevier / MEDai Enhances Real-Time Clinical Surveillance System for Hospitals.

Ziehm Imaging Receives Frost & Sullivan Award

Mobile C-arms Recognized as Integral Part of Interventional Radiology in Hybrid ORs

NUREMBURG, Germany, February 14, 2011 – Ziehm Imaging has received Frost & Sullivan's European Product Leadership
Award 2011 in the interventional radiology category. The Ziehm Vision RFD
mobile C-arm ranked strongly in all assessment categories and led the field
in terms of functionality, innovation, market acceptance, … Read : Ziehm Imaging Receives Frost & Sullivan Award.

The Lightning Process Tops UK’s Largest Ever ME/CFS Survey

LONDON, February 14, 2011 – In the ME Association's survey of people with ME/CFS, the Lightning
Process (LP) has emerged as the best of 25 commonly used approaches for
helping people feel 'greatly improved'.

The "Managing my ME" survey – the largest ever survey of patient and
carer evidence on issues relating to management …. Source article  : The Lightning Process Tops UK's Largest Ever ME/CFS Survey.

Smile Train and Operation Smile Boards Agree to Merge

NEW YORK, February 14, 2011 – The boards of directors of Smile Train and Operation Smile, two of the
leading cleft lip and cleft palate charities in the world, today announced
that they have voted to combine the two organizations into a single new
entity, to be known as Operation Smile Train.

In a …. Source  : Smile Train and Operation Smile Boards Agree to Merge.

Torchmark Corporation to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Insurance Conference

MCKINNEY, Texas, February 14, 2011 – Torchmark Corporation (NYSE: TMK) announced today that its Chief
Executive Officer, Mark McAndrew, and Chief Financial Officer, Gary Coleman,
will present Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Bank of America Merrill
Lynch Insurance Conference in New York City. Torchmark's presentation is
scheduled to begin at 3:10 p.m. EST.

…. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics Reports Full Year Results 2010

AMSTERDAM, February 16, 2011 – Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT), a leader in the field
of human gene therapy, today reported its results for the year to December
31, 2010.

Key Highlights

– Glybera(R) Marketing Authorisation Application remains on track with
European Medicines Agency (EMA);
…. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Nfocus Neuromedical, Inc. Luna(TM) Aneurysm Embolization System Receives CE Mark

Significant milestone for innovative device designed to treat brain aneurysms -

PALO ALTO, California, February 15, 2011 – Nfocus Neuromedical, Inc., an innovative medical device company with a
focus on the next generation treatment for brain aneurysms, announced today
that its Luna(TM) Aneurysm Embolization System (AES) received CE Mark for the
treatment of patients with brain aneurysms. The … Original article on : Nfocus Neuromedical, Inc. Luna(TM) Aneurysm Embolization System Receives CE Mark.

M&S Pet Insurance Reveals 42% of Brits Would Choose Dog or Car Over Partner

LONDON, February 15, 2011 – M&S Pet Insurance has revealed that if it came down to "it's me or the
pet", 42% of people would always choose their cat or dog over their partner,
according to a recent survey it conducted.

The survey found that almost 42% of cat and dog owners would …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

The World Heart Federation, sanofi-aventis and Boehringer Ingelheim Announce Collaboration on Worldwide AF Awareness Campaign

GENEVA, February 15, 2011 – The World Heart Federation, sanofi-aventis and Boehringer
Ingelheim have announced their collaboration on the AF AWARE (Atrial
Fibrillation AWareness And Risk Education) campaign today, to raise awareness
of atrial fibrillation (AF) and its links to severe consequences including
cardiovascular (CV) mortality, stroke and CV hospitalizations. The campaign
aims to promote education around the risks …. Source  : The World Heart Federation, sanofi-aventis and Boehringer Ingelheim Announce Collaboration on Worldwide AF Awareness Campaign.

The Food ingredients Portfolio Explores New Territories

AMSTERDAM, February 15, 2011 – In 2011, the Food ingredients portfolio continues its geographical
expansion and develops further with the industry it serves. Economic
recovery, investment in emerging markets and focus on health characterise the
industry this year. Consequently, the Fi portfolio has taken upon new
challenges launching new shows in the Philippines and China, and investing
further in …. Read the original article  : The Food ingredients Portfolio Explores New Territories.

Lloydspharmacy is Recognised for its Excellent Customer Service

COVENTRY, England, February 15, 2011 – Lloydspharmacy, the pharmacy retailer, has been recognised for its
excellence in customer services following a recent nationwide customer
satisfaction survey.

The Institute of Customer Service (ICS) awarded Lloydspharmacy second
place in the Retail (non-food) sector behind John Lewis in the bi-annual UK
Customer Satisfaction Index which is compiled from … Original article on : Lloydspharmacy is Recognised for its Excellent Customer Service.

Macmillan Cancer Support Announces Charity Football Match

LONDON, February 15, 2011 – Macmillan Cancer Support has announced that a host of popular Emmerdale
and Coronation Street stars are heading for the football pitch on Saturday
19th February for an all-star match which aims to raise over GBP20,000 for
the UK's leading cancer care charity. Kicking off at 1pm at Manchester
Regional Arena, the match will …. Read the original article  : here.

Leading Expert in Health Claims to Speak at Hi Online Conference

AMSTERDAM, February 15, 2011 – One of the world's leading experts on health claims, Patrick Coppens from
Europe Advisory Services (EAS), will be speaking at the Hi online event and
conference. He will be joining a panel discussion, at 1pm, CET, to give his
perspective on whether EFSA is a positive force for change in the food
industry. …. Source article  : Leading Expert in Health Claims to Speak at Hi Online Conference.

Lloydspharmacy Appoints Tony Page as Managing Director

COVENTRY, England, February 15, 2011 – Lloydspharmacy has announced the appointment of Tony Page as managing
director of the 1,650 strong community pharmacy chain.

Tony joins the organisation following a 23 year career in the retail
sector, most recently in the role of commercial director for Lenta Ltd where
he helped to lead the …. Original source  : Lloydspharmacy Appoints Tony Page as Managing Director.

Brainlab Launches Refreshed Website

New Website Offers Intuitive Dynamic Content
MUNICH, February 15, 2011 – Brainlab, a leader in software-driven systems for targeted, less-invasive
medical treatments, invites customers, physicians and patients to a refreshed
online experience at brainlab.com (www.brainlab.com). The re-invented
site offers an intuitive user experience, dynamic videos and enhanced content
and design.

"At Brainlab, we make medical technology …. Read the original article  : Brainlab Launches Refreshed Website.

Texas Instruments and ANT+ Showcase First Commercially Available Smartphone with Native Connectivity to ANT+ Health/Fitness Devices at Mobile World Congress

BARCELONA, Spain, February 15, 2011 – ANT Wireless ("ANT" www.thisisant.com), a division of Dynastream
Innovations Inc., and Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today
showcase the Sony Ericsson Xperia(TM) arc, the first commercially available
smartphone to natively communicate with the ultra-low power (ULP) ANT+
network of health and fitness devices. Featured as part of TI's exhibition at
Mobile World …. Source article  : Texas Instruments and ANT+ Showcase First Commercially Available Smartphone with Native Connectivity to ANT+ Health/Fitness Devices at Mobile World Congress.

/C O R R E C T I O N – Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics B.V/

AMSTERDAM, February 16, 2011 – In the news release, "Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics Reports Full Year
Results 2010" issued on 16 Feb 2011 06:00 GMT, by Amsterdam Molecular
Therapeutics B.V AEX:AMT over PR Newswire, we are advised by a
representative of the company that the full year figures should have
been included in the dissemination.

Complete, corrected release follows
…. Source article on Gaea Times at  : /C O R R E C T I O N — Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics B.V/.

MarketsandMarkets: Global Weight Loss & Diet Management Products & Services Market (2010 – 2015)

DALLAS, February 16, 2011 – The "Global Weight Loss & Diet Management Products & Services Market
(2010 – 2015)" analyzes weight management market with respect to market
drivers, opportunities, and trends in the diverse geographical regions
including North America, Europe, Asia, and others.

Browse market data tables and in-depth TOC on Global Weight Loss … Read more : MarketsandMarkets: Global Weight Loss & Diet Management Products & Services Market (2010 – 2015).

‘At Least 68 Million Votes’ for The King’s Speech

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, February 16, 2011 – Jane Fraser, president, The Stuttering Foundation
(www.stutteringhelp.org), issued the following reaction to the
Upcoming Oscar awards:

"One in 20 children stutter at some point; one in 100 go on to a lifetime
of stuttering. Sixty-eight million people around the world stutter. If you
ask the stuttering community what movie … Original article on : 'At Least 68 Million Votes' for The King's Speech.

Study: Casual Video Games Demonstrate Significant Ability to Reduce Depression and Anxiety; Clinical Importance Highlighted

First-of-Its-Kind Clinical Study by East Carolina University Establishes Efficacy of Bejeweled(R) and Other Games in Reducing Clinical Depression and Anxiety

DUBLIN, February 16, 2011 – East Carolina University's Psychophysiology Lab and Biofeedback
Clinic today revealed the results of a year-long randomized, controlled
clinical study that measured the efficacy of so-called "casual"
video games (CVGs) in reducing symptoms of … Original article on : Study: Casual Video Games Demonstrate Significant Ability to Reduce Depression and Anxiety; Clinical Importance Highlighted.

Avesthagen Introduces First-in-Class Vegetarian DHA Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acid, Scouts for Global Licensing Partnerships, Manufacturing Facilities

BANGALORE, India, February 16, 2011 – Avesthagen Limited announced completion of a landmark project
for the development of AvestaDHA(TM) – a vegetarian source of DHA
(docohexanoic acid) omega 3 essential fatty acid based on an innovative
approach using naturally occurring microalgae.

DHA is a polyunsaturated mega-3 fatty acid found throughout
the body. More specifically, DHA …. Original source  : Avesthagen Introduces First-in-Class Vegetarian DHA Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acid, Scouts for Global Licensing Partnerships, Manufacturing Facilities.

Statutory Regulation Best to Safeguard the Public

LONDON, February 16, 2011 – The Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (UK), ATCM,
welcomes today's Health Department announcement on statutory regulation of
herbal medicine and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners by the Health
Professions Council.

Since the House of Lords Select Committee report on
Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2000 suggesting a statutory
regulation for herbal medicine … Read more : Statutory Regulation Best to Safeguard the Public.

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) to Automate Indexing of 90 Journals in SciVerse Scopus

AMSTERDAM, February 16, 2011 – Elsevier and the Japan Science and
Technology Agency (JST) have reached a new agreement for the automated
delivery of the metadata of 90 J-STAGE journals in SciVerse Scopus,
reflecting the mutual commitment of Elsevier and JST to the global
dissemination of scientific research.

"SciVerse Scopus continues to improve indexing peer-reviewed …. Source  : Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) to Automate Indexing of 90 Journals in SciVerse Scopus.

Elsevier Launches Sustainable Computing: Informatics and Systems

New Journal to Publish Research Finding Related to Energy-Aware and Thermal-Aware Management of Computing Resources

AMSTERDAM, February 16, 2011 – Elsevier, a leading global publisher of scientific, technical,
and medical information products and services, announced today the launch of
Sustainable Computing: Informatics and Systems (
www.elsevier.com/locate/suscom). The journal aims to publish the
myriad of research findings related to energy-aware …. Read the original article  : Elsevier Launches Sustainable Computing: Informatics and Systems.

Canadian ‘Bowel Cancer International’ Member Celebrates Cancer Awareness With its International Public Service Announcement Contest

TORONTO, February 16, 2011 – The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) invites aspiring
advertising creators and filmmakers to use their talents to raise global
colorectal cancer awareness by participating in the Second Annual
International Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest.

In addition to cash prizes of up to $4,500 CAD, the contest offers the
opportunity …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Canadian 'Bowel Cancer International' Member Celebrates Cancer Awareness With its International Public Service Announcement Contest.

European eHealth Week 2011 Confirms Participation of Prominent Organizations, Partners, Exhibitors and Country Pavilions

EU-wide Networking and Information Platform Unites Fragmented Industry Behind a Common Goal: Advancing the Application of eHealth in Europe

BRUSSELS and BUDAPEST, Hungary, February 17, 2011 – eHealth Week 2011 (ehealthweek.org/) announced today that some of
the world's most prestigious and influential eHealth organisations and
industry partners will participate in this year's event to exchange views
with EU …. Original source  : European eHealth Week 2011 Confirms Participation of Prominent Organizations, Partners, Exhibitors and Country Pavilions.

Almac Announce Launch of Bioinformatics Consultancy

Almac Your Bioinformatics Partner
CRAIGAVON, Northern Ireland, February 17, 2011 – Almac's Diagnostics business unit today announced the launch of its
Bioinformatics Consultancy service.

Almac's Bioinformatics Consultancy supports discovery and development of
biomarkers as well as enabling an in-depth understanding of biology by
partnering with customers in the pharmaceutical, biotech and diagnostics
setting, from the initial …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Almac Announce Launch of Bioinformatics Consultancy.

Health is High on the Agenda as President Banda Opens National Nutrition Forum

LUSAKA, Zambia, February 17, 2011 – Today His Excellency, Mr. Rupiah Banda, President of the
Republic of Zambia, officially opened the National Nutrition Consultative
Forum at a ceremony in Livingstone in the Southern Province.

The meeting focused on national food security and highlighted
President Banda's commitment to providing a better future for all Zambians,
not …. Original article  : Health is High on the Agenda as President Banda Opens National Nutrition Forum.

Elsevier is Improving Quality, Efficiency of Healthcare With “Smart Content” for Next-Generation Clinical Decision Support

Enriching and Providing Unprecedented Levels of Access to Content Can Drive Smarter Healthcare Applications, Improve Data Delivery, Increase Efficiency and Enhance Patient Care Quality

PHILADELPHIA, February 17, 2011 – To improve healthcare quality while reducing costs, Elsevier
(www.elsevier.com/), a global leader in medical and health
information, will unveil the next generation of clinical decision support
(CDS) featuring Smart … Original source on Gaea Times at : Elsevier is Improving Quality, Efficiency of Healthcare With "Smart Content" for Next-Generation Clinical Decision Support.

Intrinsic Enrolls First Patient in Barricaid(R) Trial

WOBURN, Massachusetts, February 17, 2011 – Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc., a developer of novel lumbar spine anulus
closure devices, announced today that it has enrolled the first patient,
December 17, 2010, in a Randomized Clinical Trial of its Barricaid(R) device.
Barricaid is designed to prevent reherniations following lumbar discectomy,
while allowing the surgeon to retain as much of the …. Source  : Intrinsic Enrolls First Patient in Barricaid(R) Trial.

Medivir – The Phase 3 Program for TMC435 in Treatment-Naive Patients and Patients who Have Relapsed After Prior Interferon-Based Treatment has Now Started

HUDDINGE, Sweden, February 18, 2011 – Medivir AB (OMX: MVIR), the emerging research-based specialty
pharmaceutical company focused on infectious diseases, notes that its
development partner, Tibotec Pharmaceuticals, announced today that the global
phase 3 studies with TMC435 in treatment-naive patients and patients who have
relapsed after prior SOC treatment have started.

Phase 3 Program in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.