Marketwire - Medical and Healthcare

eHealth Views Passage of House Health Reform Bill as "Historic Step Toward Connecting All Americans to Coverage"

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:44:00 EST

Health Insurance Exchanges Are Key

Echosens Official Sponsor of Indian Symposium

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

PARIS, FRANCE--(Marketwire - Nov. 7, 2009) - Echosens, the French high-technology company specializing in non-invasive diagnostics in hepatology is the official sponsor of the Symposium held by Pr Sarin in the Famous Institute of liver and Biliary Sciences of New Delhi today. This symposium will focus on the non invasive diagnosis and management of hepatic fibrosis, with speakers from all around the world. FibroScan(R), an efficient and non-invasive diagnostic technique The Fibroscan(R) powered by VCTE(TM) gives a unique capability to physician. This device specific to the liver, measures in a quantitative and reproducible way the "degree of hepatic fibrosis", from children to adults, of all shapes and sizes. With immediate result this non-invasive diagnostic method is a real revolution for liver diseases management, a revolution that Indian patients will be able to benefit from now.

Dynamic Response Group Announces Strong Preliminary Results for Areopedic Product Line

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:50:00 EST

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Dynamic Response Group, Inc. (OTCBB: DRGZ) announced today preliminary results for the Areopedic product. The results brought a 74% gross margin with an average order of over $450 dollars.

"I am very pleased with our strong sales performance and the continued momentum of our product lines," said Melissa K. Rice, CEO. "We are very happy to have the opportunity to get the rights back to this product line and ready to explore the full opportunity we feel it represents."

Ergorecherche annonce le d�part de son V-P finances

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:39:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 6 nov. 2009) - Ergorecherche Lt�e (TSX CROISSANCE:ERG) "Ergorecherche", annonce le d�part de M. Michel Par� dont elle avait annonc� la nomination par communiqu� le 22 octobre dernier. M. Par� qui avait �t� nomm� au poste de Vice-Pr�sident Finances au sein de l'�quipe de direction de la soci�t� s'est vu dans l'obligation de remettre sa d�mission invoquant des raisons personnelles. M. Yvon Chapleau qui occupe depuis plusieurs ann�es le poste de contr�leur de la compagnie reportera la date de sa retraite et restera en poste jusqu'� la nomination d'un rempla�ant � M. Par�.

Ergoresearch Announces the Resignation of Its Recently Appointed V-P Finance

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:38:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Ergoresearch Ltd "Ergoresearch" (TSX VENTURE:ERG), announces the resignation of Mr. Michel Pare who had recently been appointed V-P Finance as previously announced on October 22, 2009. Mr. Pare, who had been appointed as V-P Finance of the Company, was obligated to resign for undisclosed personal reasons. Mr. Yvon Chapleau who has been the acting controller of the Company for many years will delay his retirement and remain active until a replacement to Mr. Pare is announced.

FMX Ventures Announces Share Consolidation

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:04:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - FMX Ventures Inc. (the "Company") (NEX BOARD:FMX.H) announced today that its common shares will commence trading on a 1 for 10 consolidated basis at the opening of trading on Monday, November 9, 2009 on the NEX Board of the TSX Venture Exchange under the new trading symbol "FXX.H". The consolidation was approved by shareholders at the Company's annual and special meeting held on July 13, 2009.

Natural Health Trends Corp. Will Move Stock to Over-the-Counter Market

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:25:00 EST

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ: BHIP), an international direct selling company, today announced that it has decided not to pursue a costly appeal of a delisting notice it received from The Nasdaq Stock Market on November 2, 2009. This decision was reached as part of the Company's overall strategy to improve cost-effectiveness and focus its resources on revenue-generation activities and support for member activities.

Hypertension Diagnostics Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:52:00 EST

Comparable Quarter Revenue Growth of 121%; Continued Strong Second Quarter Anticipated

Ever-Tenacious Ossur to Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:59:00 EST

ALISO VIEJO, CA--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - On Monday, November 9, Jon Sigurdsson, president and CEO of Ossur Hf., will mark the company's tenth year of trading publically on NASDAQ OMX Iceland, and also commemorate its new dual listing on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen, by ringing the NASDAQ stock market Closing Bell in New York City.

Ossur is the proud Icelandic developer and manufacturer of non-invasive orthopaedics that has survived a most challenging year. A global leader in its category, the company has weathered the storm thanks to its clear focus on improving people's mobility through the delivery of innovative technologies within the fields of bracing and supports, prosthetic limbs and compression therapies.

P & P Data and Its Clients to Benefit From $236 Million EMR Funding Program Announced by Ontario Medical Association

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Company Is One Of Eleven Vendors Selected To Benefit Ontario's Citizens

AdvaMed to Sponsor OneMedPlace Finance Forum

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:31:00 EST

Will Host Opening Night Reception for Medical Technology Executives and Investors January 12th in San Francisco

PPJ Enterprise Announces Three Negotiated PBS Medical Billing Agreements in Greater Phoenix Area

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:28:00 EST

RENO, NV--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - PPJ Enterprise (PPJ) (PINKSHEETS: PPJE), a leader in proprietary automated health care reimbursement cycle (all specialties), online health information digital systems and practice information management digital system software for health care providers and general businesses worldwide, has announced that its subsidiary Professional Billing Service (PBS) has signed two large and one moderate sized medical billing and collection contract with clients practicing in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area.

Avis aux m�dias/Dansez pour la vie : le rythme de la danse pour une bonne cause!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:25:00 EST

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The American Diabetes Association Applauds Congress for Their Tireless Commitment to Reforming the Nation's Health System

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:25:00 EST

The Association Strongly Supports H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act

Muscle Flex Goes Live Accepting Orders for the Beagle StepFit, the BUDDY Tablet Caddy and "Danny Alex Commercial Blue" T-Shirts at MuscleFlexInc.com Prior to Their National Launch

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:18:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Muscle Flex Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MFLI) announced today that it has gone live with accepting orders for its Muscle Flex Beagle StepFit Pedometer, the BUDDY Tablet Caddy and "Danny Alex Commercial Blue" T-shirts on its newly designed website at www.MuscleFlexInc.com prior to their national commercial launch.

"We have already had a number of orders for our Muscle Flex products and we are excited that we have been receiving orders this early into their release," replied Danny Alex, CEO and Founder of Muscle Flex. "We have a number of high profile promotions that are going to be done in conjunction with our national product commercial releases and seeing orders this early for the Beagle and the BUDDY is an exciting sign."

Central California Endoscopy Center Moves to New Location

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

FRESNO, CA--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Central California Endoscopy Center is proud to announce it has moved into its new, larger facility. Central California Endoscopy Center (CCEC) is now located at 7055 N. Fresno Street, in Suite 100 Fresno, CA 93720. We began to serve patients November 5, 2009.

"The demand for quality care exceeded the capacity of our previous facility," stated Sue Leveque, Administrator of CCEC. "Our new facility enables us to schedule additional patients in a more timely fashion, providing them the excellent clinical care they need sooner."

Stellar Pharmaceuticals' Q3-2009 Financial Results Marked by Strong Growth and Continued Profitability

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:41:00 EST

LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Stellar Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Stellar" or "the Company") (OTCBB:SLXCF), a Canadian pharmaceutical developer and marketer of high quality, cost-effective products for select health care markets, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. In this press release, unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars and have been rounded to nearest hundred. Q3-2009 Highlights - Revenues grew 71.9% over the same three-month period in 2008

Open EC Technologies, Inc. Signs Teaming Agreement With AxSys Healthcare

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

NORTH VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - Open EC Technologies, Inc. ("Open EC" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:OCE) is pleased to report the signing of a Teaming Agreement with AxSys Healthcare Corporation ("AxSys") for its subsidiary, SoftCare EC Solution Inc. ("SoftCare") www.softcare.com.

The Teaming Agreement enables SoftCare to deliver the AxSys Excelicare Software as a Service (SAAS) solution for SoftCare's specific business development opportunities underway in the US Healthcare market. The agreement provides for SoftCare as prime contractor to license and share in recurring revenue from SoftCare initiated projects for its solutions in Healthcare Provider Portals, Electronic Health Records (EHR) Interoperability and Healthcare Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Solutions.

First Transcatheter Valve Cases in Japan Performed With Edwards SAPIEN Valve

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the world leader in the science of heart valves, today announced the first successful Japanese implants of a transcatheter aortic heart valve using its Edwards SAPIEN valve.

The transfemoral and transapical valve implantations were performed by Osaka University last month in preparation for Osaka's Senshin-Iryo application submission to the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Ossur Hf: Changes in Major shareholdings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:32:00 EST

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) -

See attached announcement

Changes in Major Shareholding: http://hugin.info/133773/R/1353250/327766.pdf

This announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Rural/Metro Announces Commencement of Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its 9.875% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Rural/Metro Corporation (NASDAQ: RURL), a leading provider of ambulance and private fire protection services, today is launching a tender offer and consent solicitation for its outstanding 9.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 (the "Notes").

The Company is offering to purchase any and all of the outstanding Notes. The Company also is soliciting consents to certain proposed amendments to the indenture governing the Notes. The tender offer and consent solicitation are being made by Rural/Metro Operating Company, LLC and Rural/Metro (Delaware) Inc. pursuant to an offer to purchase and consent solicitation statement and a related letter of transmittal, each dated as of November 6, 2009. The tender offer will expire at midnight, New York City time, on December 7, 2009, unless extended (the expiration date). Payment for the Notes validly tendered and the consents va

Smith & Nephew Plc announces 3rd Quarter Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST

LONDON--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) -


Smith & Nephew Q3 Results - continued strong profit performance


6 November 2009


Smith & Nephew plc (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology
business, announces its results for the third quarter ended 26
September 2009.


                      3 months* to                9 months to
                               27                         27
                     26 Sept Sept  Underlying  26 Sept  Sept Underlying
                     2009    2008    increase     2009  2008   increase
                     USDm    USDm           %     USDm  USDm          %

Revenue1              915     930           1    2,706 2,841          2

Trading profit2       208     174          22      603   554         17

Operating profit2     186     135                  534   451

Trading margin (%)   22.8    18.7     410 bps     22.3  19.5    280 bps

EPSA (cents)3        16.8    12.2                 45.3  39.0

EPS (cents)

Medical Tourism Continues to Be a Growing Industry for Thailand

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:17:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Back in 2004, the Royal Thai Government established a strategy for Thailand to become Asia's medical hub. Today in 2009, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Department of Export Promotion (DEP) estimate about two million tourists are expected to take advantage of Thailand's health care services this year, an annual growth rate of 14% for the sector, ahead of the country's GDP.

According to a report by "Research and Markets," Thailand cared for the highest number of international tourists compared to any other country in Asia. Thailand provides world-class standards, where you can "enjoy prompt attention, immaculate comfort, the services of highly professional staff, and friendly faces" (Tourism Authority of Thailand). Health care costs in Thailand are about 1/5 of what you would pay in the United States or Europe, making it even more impressive that in 2008, foreign patien

Harry A. Payton Recognized as Top Lawyer in Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Litigation

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:48:00 EST

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Harry Payton, managing member of Payton & Associates, LLC, Miami, Florida, received his fifth consecutive award as one of the Top Lawyers in Complex Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Litigation in the 2009 South Florida Legal Guide. He has been selected as a Florida Super Lawyer since 2006, and has consistently earned an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, which denotes the highest level of ethical standards and professional ability. He is one of only 205 Florida attorneys that are board certified by the Florida Bar in both civil trial and business litigation, and was lauded by the Florida Bar for 25 years of board certification in civil trial.

Bodhi Body Integrative Medical Centers Engages Zion & Zion for Public Relations and Marketing

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:20:00 EST

7,000 Square Foot Bodhi Body Launches First Location in Chandler, AZ; Partners With Zion & Zion's Health & Wellness Public Relations Practice for Communications and Public Relations

Impact Fusion International Develops 2 Ounce Hangover Relief Drink for a Multi Million Dollar U.S. Beverage Company

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST

Hangover Relief Beverage Developed to Combat $148 Billion in Lost Productivity in the United States

Theravance and Astellas Announce the Commercial Launch of VIBATIV(TM) (telavancin) in the United States

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:05:00 EST

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA and DEERFIELD, IL--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Theravance, Inc. (NASDAQ: THRX) and Astellas Pharma US, Inc. announced today the commercial launch of VIBATIVT (telavancin) in the United States. On September 11, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved VIBATIV for the treatment of adult patients with complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, both methicillin-resistant (MRSA) and methicillin-susceptible (MSSA) strains. VIBATIV is a bactericidal, once-daily injectable lipoglycopeptide antibiotic discovered by Theravance.

Longitude Health Announces GINA-Compliant Health Risk Assessment Available November 15th, 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST

Longitude Health Clients Have Immediate Access to GINA-Compliant Health Risk Assessment and Reporting Ahead of December 6th Regulatory Deadline

Photo Advisory: Windsor Place of Wilmington Honored at Grand Opening by State Senator Bruce Tarr

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:22:00 EST

WILMINGTON, MA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) -

Caption: Dennis Sargent, executive director of Windsor Place of Wilmington, was presented with a Massachusetts State Senate Citation by State Senator Bruce Tarr to commemorate the new assisted living community's Grand Opening Event on November 4. Pictured from left to right are Windsor Place representatives Dolores Martin, Judy Swanson, Elissa Sargent, and Dennis Sargent (with citation), Senator Bruce Tarr, and John Paino of Windsor Place.

S3 Investment Company CEO Comments on Recent Progress of Redwood Subsidiary Businesses

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST

DANVILLE, CA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - S3 Investment Company, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SIVC) today issued comment from Chairman and CEO Jim Bickel regarding the recent progress of its wholly owned subsidiary businesses, Redwood Capital and Redwood Medical, both of which operate in the China market.

"The last several weeks have seen important events for both of our operating subsidiaries," stated Mr. Bickel. "Not only have we added additional asset value to our consolidated balance sheet through another successful Redwood Capital project, but we are also positioning Redwood Medical to see the same type of success in future quarters.

Smile for a Lifetime and TeleVox Partner to Provide Orthodontia for the Underserved

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:55:00 EST

JONESBORO, AR--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Smile for a Lifetime Foundation has chosen TeleVox as a Platinum Partner who can help the not-for-profit organization expand the reach of its program to provide orthodontia services for underprivileged children throughout the country.

The average set of braces costs $6,000, far out of the financial reach of many families. Smile for a Lifetime is creating self-confidence, inspiring hope, and changing the lives of children in our communities by giving the gift of a smile. They help meet this need by providing $2 million for orthodontic care to individuals who cannot afford the care and may not have the opportunity to acquire assistance.

Alliance HealthCard, Inc. Announces Officer Promotions

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

NORMAN, OK--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Alliance HealthCard, Inc. (OTCBB: ALHC), a leading membership and insurance marketing company, today announced the promotion of three of its senior officers.

Bradley W. Denison has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Alliance HealthCard, Inc. He also continues in his role as General Counsel and Secretary for the company. Denison joined the company in early 2006 as General Counsel of Benefit Marketing Solutions, LLC. Denison had formerly been Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Rent-A-Center (RAC), the world's largest rental company. During his 10-year tenure with RAC, Denison had oversight responsibilities for their membership program. Prior to his employment at RAC, Denison worked in private law practice and following RAC, managed retail businesses prior to joining Alliance. Denison has a B.S. in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor from the

Dean Evans & Associates, Inc. Rolls Out Free Web-Based Interface for Their EMS Facility Scheduling and Resource Management Products

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:54:00 EST

DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Dean Evans & Associates, Inc. (www.dea.com) today announced the beta release of a new web-based interface for their meeting and event scheduling and resource management products. The interface, which is available for their EMS ProfessionalT and EMS EnterpriseT-level products, is free to existing customers with current Annual Service Agreements and can be downloaded from the company's website. The EMS line of products is used by more than 3,700 organizations across all industries and facility types to simplify meeting and event scheduling, facilitate office "hoteling," maximize resource utilization, streamline communications and reduce operating costs.

Partnership Sealed: Connections365 Chooses Bosch Healthcare for Senior Care Telehealth Service

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:31:00 EST

Telehealth Services Provider Sold on Bosch Technology and Ease of Use

Tea Positioned as Healthy, Affordable Luxury Keeps Consumers Spending

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:16:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - If the recession has proven anything, it's that American consumers are willing to pay a premium for healthy products. Due to its compelling image as an innovative yet accessible beverage that is good tasting, good for you, and budget friendly, tea has remained profitable, with 2% annual gains in 2008 and 2009, according to "Tea and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea in the U.S.: Retail, Foodservice and Consumer Trends," by leading market research publisher Packaged Facts.

Stem Cell Therapy International, Inc. and Histostem Korea Announce Providing Hematopoietic Stem Cell to Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:07:00 EST

Histostem to Provide Hematopoietic Stem Cells to a Major Hong Kong Hospital for the Treatment of Leukemia

Bederra Corporation Launches New Brand Initiative With New Division, Issues Update on Acquisitions

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Bederra Corporation (PINKSHEETS: BEDA), a Houston, Texas-based, diversified medical services provider announced the company has created a new division called Reliant Health Services Corporation. This new division was created in order to better brand all of the services the company provides under one name. As most of the services relate to imaging and diagnostic testing, the company believes it would be in its best interests to have one brand name as opposed to several names offering similar services.

Hospital for Special Care Offers Free Brain Injury and Neurobehavioral Screening for Veterans

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:49:00 EST

NEW BRITAIN, CT--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - With Veterans Day approaching on November 11, our thoughts turn to supporting our veterans. Hospital for Special Care (HSC) is offering screenings for the effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in veterans returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan. HSC is an extensive resource to veterans and their families on the education and treatment of TBI.

Many veterans may be suffering symptoms of TBI after exposure to bomb blasts, a blow to the head, the head striking an object or lack of oxygen. However, these symptoms may not be recognized as a brain injury and as a result, veterans may not be getting the treatment they need.

VHA Inc. Promotes John Fassnacht to Vice President of Talent and Organizational Development

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:36:00 EST

IRVING, TX--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - VHA Inc., the national healthcare network, has promoted John Fassnacht to vice president of Talent and Organizational Development. His responsibilities include oversight of Learning and Development, Human Resources Business Unit Partners and Diversity and Recruiting. Fassnacht will report to Colleen Risk, executive vice president of VHA.

Fassnacht joined the company in 1998 as an organizational effectiveness consultant. In 2000, he became a senior director of Human Resources at VHA's supply contracting company Novation. Fassnacht has held a variety of executive-level roles in human resource and performance development in health care.

Unilife CEO Interview With Finance News Network

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:07:00 EST

LEWISBERRY, PA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Unilife Medical Solutions Limited (ASX: UNI) (PINKSHEETS: UNIFF) wishes to advise shareholders of the release of a Finance News Network interview conducted recently with Unilife CEO Alan Shortall.

The interview can be heard via the link below or by visiting the Unilife website at www.unilife.com.

Media Advisory: SickKids Foundation and Burger King Celebrate Fundraising Partnership With a Royal 10th Birthday Bash

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Burger King Canada to present $2.3 million birthday gift to SickKids and Toronto artist Micah Donovan launches his kids-inspired, hot-air balloon creation

Leading Government Officials and Non-Profit Organizations Declare Proclamations to Honor Conard House

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Groups Honor 50 Years of Helping SF Residents With Chronic Mental Illness

Wellness Checkpoint Health Risk Assessment Certified by CNIBs Accessibility Program

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - InfoTech Inc. has successfully completed the certification requirements under CNIB's Site Check program to make Wellness Checkpoint(R) Version 10.1 health risk assessment software service compliant with internationally recognized accessibility guidelines.

"CNIB certification is important to ensure our health and productivity management tools are accessible to the widest possible audience, including users of a variety of web-browsing technologies such as mobile devices and users with limitations that restrict their ability to read or navigate online HRA's", said InfoTech Founder & CEO Zorianna Hyworon.

Hospice Toronto Presents Its Annual Fundraiser "There's No Place Like Home"

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - /T/ What: Annual fundraising event in support of Hospice Toronto hosted in Canada's National Ballet School. The evening will feature gourmet delicacies of a la Carte Kitchen, special presentations and a silent auction. Entertainment by jazz quartet, the Gene Pool Boys, with a musical interlude by piano soloist, Andrew Burashko. To order tickets, please go to www.hospicetoronto.ca or call 416.364.1666. W

Avisio, Inc. Renegotiates Agreements With Noteholders

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

RIVERSIDE, CA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Avisio, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AVIC), a publicly-traded technology commercialization company, announced today that it has renegotiated agreements with 100 percent of its noteholders. The company and the noteholders have entered into agreements pursuant to which the noteholders either converted to equity ownership, reduced interest rates and/or extended the due dates of the notes to December 31, 2010.

Elysium Internet Expands Health Vertical

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:01:00 EST

Company Launches PodiatristSites.com and LocalPhysician.com

Smokefree Innotec in Belgium Publishing Results of Focus Group Testing in Benelux

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

NASHVILLE, TN--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Smokefree Innotec, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SFIO) (www.sfio.us or www.smokefree-innotec.com) announced today that its European office in Antwerp, Belgium, received the results of an extensive focus group test performed by external marketing-research bureau VDGM&C in Belgium. The world's first, totally smoke-free hi-tec cigarette, REAL Smokefree, was presented and tested by an audience divided into groups of light and heavy smokers of various age, gender and geographical origin. These groups were asked to test the smokeless product in four well-defined categories: first impression -- evaluation and appreciation -- comparison within the concept -- buying intention.

Save the Children Warns That Climate Change Is a Global Emergency for Children

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Up to 175 Million Children per Year Will Be Hit Hardest as Natural Disasters Increase Over the Next Decade

Novadaq Expands Q3-09 Financial Results Conference Call to Include Live Webcast

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - Novadaq(R) Technologies Inc. (TSX:NDQ), a developer of real-time medical imaging systems for the operating room, announced today that it is expanding the scope of its Q3-2009 financial results conference call, scheduled for November 12, 2009 at 10 AM ET, to include a live webcast presentation. During the webcast, Dr. Arun Menawat, Novadaq President and CEO, will present an update on recent clinical and economic results from studies involving the SPY Imaging System. The webcast will also include a short discussion on the potential for future strategic partnerships. Those planning to participate in the webcast should reserve approximately 45 minutes.

Atrium Medical Corporation Announces Release of the Final Results of the "COCTAIL Study"

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

HUDSON, NH--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Atrium Medical Corporation is proud to announce the release of the final results of the "COCTAIL Study," a clinical study comparing local administration of an anti-platelet medication with the company's proprietary infusion balloon technology. Dr. Francesco Prati of San Giovanni Hospital and the European Imaging Laboratory in Rome, Italy presented the results of this study at the recent TCT (Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics) meeting held in San Francisco, California. The final results demonstrated that super selective local intracoronary infusion of an anti-platelet medication known as abciximab* through the Atrium� ClearWayT RX Local Therapeutic Infusion Catheter significantly reduced occluded coronary thrombus burden as measured by Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) while infusion of the same dose of medication through a traditional open-ended guide catheter did not.

Arrayit Corporation to Diagnose Early Stage Cancers and Monitor Effectiveness of Treatments

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Collaborative Efforts Leading to Advances That Will Contribute to Health Care Reform

MWI Veterinary Supply Announces 2009 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

MERIDIAN, ID--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ: MWIV) (the "Company") announced financial results today for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

Highlights:

--  Total revenues were $247.5 million for the quarter, 10.1% higher than
    revenues for the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Total revenues were
    $941.3 million for fiscal year 2009, 13.2% higher than revenues for fiscal
    year 2008.
--  Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses as a percentage
    of total revenues were 9.5% for the quarter, compared to 9.6% for the same
    period in the prior fiscal year.  SG&A expenses as a percentage of total
    revenues were 9.6% for fiscal year 2009, compared to 10.1% for fiscal year
    2008.
--  Operating income was $10.6 million for the quarter, 21.2% higher than
    operating income for the same period in the pri

Healthy Coffee Opens New Sales Office and Warehouse in Yorba Linda, CA to Prepare for Major USA Sales Campaign

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

NEWPORT BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Healthy Coffee International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HCEI) has opened a new sales office and warehouse facility in the Savi Ranch Parkway business complex, Yorba Linda, CA, to prepare for a major USA sales campaign.

Rick Aguiluz, CEO of Healthy Coffee International, commented, "Our new shipments of Healthy Coffee just arrived from Malaysia, and this new facility is bigger than our previous warehouse in the City of Industry. The location is excellent, and is on the same street with Staples, Costco, Best Buy, Michael's and other big names. We foresee that we will need to expand our warehouse facilities quickly, and this location gives us this flexibility because of the available warehouses within the complex."

BIOLASE Reports Third Quarter, Nine-Month Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

Second Consecutive Profitable Quarter

Given Imaging Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:10:00 EST

13% Increase in Third Quarter 2009 Revenues to $35.2 Million; 82% Increase in Third Quarter 2009 GAAP EPS to $0.13; 60% Increase in Third Quarter 2009 Non-GAAP EPS to $0.20; Full Year 2009 GAAP EPS Guidance Increased to $0.43 - $0.45, Non-GAAP Guidance to $0.65 - $0.67

ESi and 3-GIS Introduce Tucuxi, a New Joint Venture

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:02:00 EST

AUGUSTA, GA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - ESi�, the developers of WebEOC�, the world's first web-enabled crisis information management software, and 3-GIS, a major provider of geospatial consulting and systems integration services, have announced the formation of a new joint venture company, Tucuxi ("Too-Koo-Shi," www.tucuxisoftware.com).

The new company will develop advanced geospatial software products that provide a common operating picture to crisis response teams and decision makers at emergency operations centers at government and corporate installations around the world.

Atrion Reports Third Quarter Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

Diluted EPS Increases by 11%

Extendicare REIT Announces 2009 Third Quarter Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

Increased Profitability Through Higher Rates and Cost Controls

Healthcare Finance Group, Inc. Provides $25.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility to EmpRes Healthcare, Inc.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:01:00 EST

VANCOUVER, WA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Healthcare Finance Group, Inc. ("HFG") today announced that it has provided a $25.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility to EmpRes Healthcare, Inc. ("EmpRes")

EmpRes and its Affiliates (formerly known as Evergreen Healthcare), headquartered in Vancouver, WA, are engaged in the operation and management of 44 skilled nursing and 5 assisted living facilities. All 49 facilities are operated under lease agreements and are located throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Nevada, and Idaho. In December 2008, EmpRes became one of the first long-term care companies to become 100% employee owned through an ESOT (employee stock ownership trust). The loan facility that HFG provided was a refinancing of an existing facility from CIT Healthcare.

MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge Presents "Vaccines and Global Health: New Technologies Create Global Opportunities"

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:40:00 EST

Session to Feature Keynote by Dr. Andrin Oswald, CEO of Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Division

Clorox Announces Pricing of $300 Million Senior Notes

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:00 EST

OAKLAND, CA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that it has priced an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.55 percent senior notes due Nov. 1, 2015, in an underwritten registered public offering. The offering was made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement Clorox filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Oct. 3, 2007, as amended on Nov. 4, 2009. The offering is expected to close on Nov. 9, 2009, subject to customary closing conditions. Clorox intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to retire commercial paper.

Atrium Medical Corporation Announces Launch of Redesigned Website

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:16:00 EST

HUDSON, NH--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Atrium Medical Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website at www.atriummed.com. The new website will continue to provide a vast array of product information for the clinician and patient, as well as an extensive education component, now with a cleaner, brighter, patient-centric look. This newly designed website complements the company's mission to focus on evidence-based practices though a variety of clinical trials, all while delivering better patient outcomes through enhanced product performance in all of Atrium's key corporate product disciplines. Customers and patients alike will also find a great breadth of product education information in multiple languages. Continual additions and updates will be incorporated as new information, products and technologies are introduced to the marketplace. We encourage a visit to www.atriu

New 'Launch in US Alliance' Helps Technology Companies Expand Into US Market

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:12:00 EST

Organization Offers All the Core Services Required for US Market Expansion in One Place -- Including Market Assessments, Sales & Marketing, Tax & Financial, Legal, Real Estate and Human Resources

Edwards Lifesciences to Present at the Credit Suisse Annual Healthcare Conference

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), a world leader in products and technologies to treat advanced cardiovascular disease, is scheduled to present at the Credit Suisse Annual Healthcare Conference at the Arizona Biltmore hotel in Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

Thomas M. Abate, Edwards Lifesciences' corporate vice president, chief financial officer & treasurer, is scheduled to speak to conference attendees at 10:30 a.m. MST. A live webcast of the presentation will be available to all interested parties on the Edwards Lifesciences investor relations website at http://www.edwards.com/InvestorRelations/EventCalendar.htm. An archived version of the webcast will be available later that day on the Edwards investor relations website in the News and Events section.

CVAC Systems, Inc. and Compass Equity Group, Inc. Announce Leasing Agreement

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:59:00 EST

A Five-Year Agreement Provides Complete Clinics LLC With the Exclusive Right to Operate CVAC(TM) Systems in Commercial Medical Weight Loss Centers in Nine States

Muscle Flex Launches Its New Website at MuscleFlexInc.com

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:48:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Muscle Flex Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MFLI) announced today that it has launched its new corporate website at www.MuscleFlexInc.com. Muscle Flex is in the process of re-designing all of its online sites and properties to reflect a consolidated and focused marketing and image brand.

"We are re-designing all of our media heading into the national release of the Beagle StepFit Pedometer and the BUDDY Tablet Caddy so that it is consistent with its imagery and branding across all of our products, Muscle Flex and my role as the spokesperson," replied Danny Alex, CEO and Founder of Muscle Flex. "It's a huge task and we are working round the clock to continue the process. Every Muscle Flex media piece that the consumer has exposure to must exceed their expectations or at the very least, meet them. Investors can expect a lot of new

MMR Information Systems Engages Global Research Services as Advisor to Accelerate Time to Market for Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibodies

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:22:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - MMR Information Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: MMRF) www.mymedicalrecords.com, announced today it has retained Global Research Services LLC, www.grs-cro.com, a full-service clinical trials management organization, to assist the Company in its efforts to accelerate bringing to market its patented anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies. Anti-CD20 antibodies are useful in treating B-Cell malignancies, including Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) and additional B-Cell mediated conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Global Research Services specializes in serving sponsors of Phase I-IV research. MMRF's anti-CD20 antibody asset is potentially a candidate for the next generation Rituximab, marketed under the trade name Rituxan� in the United States by Biogen Idec and Genentech (wholly owned member of the Roche G

Potential Allergen in H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine May Put Children at Risk-Only Phadia Reveals Both Presence and Severity of the Allergy

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:15:00 EST

UPPSALA, SWEDEN--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - The World Health Organization recently declared H1N1 swine flu a global pandemic, resulting in the creation of rigorous vaccination programs worldwide. Children are among those considered particularly susceptible to contracting swine flu and are viewed as a top priority in receiving this vaccine.

Most H1N1 swine flu vaccines are prepared from virus grown in chicken's eggs, resulting in a vaccine that contains remnants of egg proteins. Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children. The allergy can be mild or severe but oftentimes the severity level remains unidentified. Whether a child will be at low or high risk for a clinical reaction as a consequence of receiving this vaccine depends upon the severity of their allergy. As the number of swine flu vaccinations increases, the likelihood of clinical reactions occurring in children with an undetect

ViraCor-IBT Laboratories to Present at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's Annual Meeting

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST

LENEXA, KS and LEE'S SUMMIT, MO--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Scientists from ViraCor-IBT Laboratories have been selected to provide four oral presentations and one poster presentation at this year's American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's Annual Scientific Meeting in Miami, Florida. Michelle Altrich, PhD, HCLD (ABB), and Michael Ling, PhD, will present data on a wide range of topics including Filaggrin, Pneumococcal Antibody Avidity, Chronic Urticaria, Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions and T-Cell Excision Circles.

BMTS Announces the Introduction of the Demolizer II System Into the Geisinger Health System

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:53:00 EST

ENGLEWOOD, CO--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Biomedical Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. ("BMTS" or the "Company"; www.bmtscorp.com) (OTCBB: BMTL) is pleased to announce the introduction of the Demolizer� II System into the Geisinger Health organization for the onsite treatment of biomedical waste.

The Geisinger Health System is one of the nation's leading fully integrated health services organizations. Founded in 1915, Geisinger is a physician-led health care system, dedicated to health care, education, research and service spanning 43 counties in Pennsylvania and serving over 2.6 million people in primarily rural communities.

Interbit Data's Information Distribution Software Is a Key Component for Ensuring Healthcare Providers Meet Requirements for Health IT Stimulus Funding

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:38:00 EST

With Its NetDelivery Software, Interbit Data Enables Fast and Efficient Exchange of Data Between Healthcare Information Systems and Physician and Hospital Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)

"Laura's Journeys" Gives Away First Trips to Cancer Patients at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

Program Encourages and Facilitates Therapeutic Recreational Travel for Cancer Patients

Paradigm Introduces New Program to Reduce Volatility and Cost of Legacy Cases

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Complex Large Loss Plan Proven to Reduce Lifetime Medical Costs and Reserves by 29%

Automated Temperature Monitoring Module Available From PCTS

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:10:00 EST

Web-Based Module Meets Mandatory Joint Commission Standards

Providing a Voice to the Millions Who Suffer from the Emotional and Physical Toll of Psoriasis

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:10:00 EST

Canadian psoriasis survey reveals many still hold misperceptions about this devastating skin disorder

Unilife Announces Amendment to Merger Implementation Agreement Signed With Unilife Corporation

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:03:00 EST

LEWISBERRY, PA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - On 1 September 2009, Unilife Medical Solutions Limited (ASX: UNI) (PINKSHEETS: UNIFF) (Unilife Australia) entered into a Merger Implementation Agreement with Unilife Corporation (Unilife USA) to facilitate the proposed redomiciliation of the Unilife group in the United States of America (Proposed Transaction).

As at the date of signing the Merger Implementation Agreement, Unilife Australia's share price closed at A$0.69 per share. In establishing the original consolidation rate, and to ensure that Unilife would be able to maintain the NASDAQ minimum listing price of US$4.00 per share, the Board established a consolidation ratio that provided a level of security against any decline which might occur in both the Australian dollar exchange rate and the Unilife share price. Thus, it was originally resolved

Une voix offerte aux millions de personnes psoriasiques qui vivent avec les souffrances �motionnelles et physiques associ�es a la maladie

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Un sondage canadien sur le psoriasis r�v�le que de nombreuses personnes ont encore des pr�jug�s sur cette maladie de peau invalidante

Meridian Medical Sales Distribution Expands in Key East Coast Markets

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - Meridian Medical Inc., (MMI) North American Exclusive Distributor for Meridian Co., Ltd. (OTCBB:MRDAF), a company engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of advanced medical devices, is proud to announce the expansion of its sales distribution team in North America.

MMI is excited to introduce that there has been an agreement reached with Ralph Cozzolino of Focus Treatment Solutions (FTS)from New York. Ralph and his team brings extensive knowledge of the medical industry in the sates of New York and Northern New Jersey. Only after an extensive period of time has MMI and FTS formed this partnership. "We worked hard to put this agreement together, says Robert J. Krznaric, President and CEO of MMI, "it was worth the effort and we couldn't be happier. Krznaric goes on to say, "Ralph brings valuable knowledge in the area of Whole Body

VHA DataLYNX(TM) Allows Hospitals to Perfect Supply Chain Information

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Exclusive Service Helps Maintain Data Integrity, Reduce Supply Spend

AcuMedSpa Holdings, Inc. Announces Agreement With Zerona and Santa Barbara Medical Innovations

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

AVENTURA, FL--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - AcuMedSpa Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AMSZ) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Santa Barbara Medical Innovations (SBMI) to become a preferred provider of the popular Zerona protocol which is a proven, non-invasive cold laser solution for unwanted body fat as well as for body slimming and contouring. Zerona has been featured in dozens of magazines and on TV shows such as "Rachael Ray," "Extra" and "The Doctors." Amazingly, Zerona has over 700,000 online searches a day worldwide.

eHealth, Inc. Announces Partnership With CareCounsel, a Leader in Health Advocacy Programs

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

CareCounsel to Utilize eHealth's Technology Platform When Providing Industry Leading Healthcare Assistance and Advocacy Services

Remedent to Present FirstFit, a Revolutionary Solution for Dental Bridges & Crowns, at the Den-Mat Education Destination Seminar in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 6-8, 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:35:00 EST

DEURLE, BELGIUM and LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Remedent, Inc. (OTCBB: REMI) an international company specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of oral care and cosmetic dentistry products, has been invited to present FirstFitT, a patent-pending system for the creation and placement of dental bridges and crowns, at Den-Mat Holding LLC's Education Destination Seminar being held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 6-8, 2009.

Epilepsy Is Widespread and Often Devastating

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:22:00 EST

November Is Epilepsy Awareness Month

Capsule Growth and Momentum Continues

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:45:00 EST

Leading Medical Device Connectivity Provider Continues to Expand Customer Base

Un d�part canon pour le Marathon de lecture SP : A vos marques, pr�ts, lisez pour stopper la SP!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 4 nov. 2009) - Le vendredi 6 novembre prochain, la Soci�t� canadienne de la scl�rose en plaques, Division du Qu�bec, d�butera la 32e �dition du Marathon de lecture SP. Pour cette occasion, et pour souligner sa 18e ann�e de participation, l'�cole alternative Tourterelle, situ�e � Brossard, a �t� s�lectionn�e pour donner le coup d'envoi au Marathon de lecture SP. Dans une ambiance festive, deux des porte-parole de l'�v�nement, Marilyse Bourke (Sonia) et Eric Paulhus (Tch�), de la populaire �mission jeunesse Une grenade avec �a?, se joindront aux 140 �l�ves de l'�tablissement scolaire pour prendre part aux nombreuses activit�s de lancement pr�vues au cours de cet �v�nement sp�cial.

Universal Capital Management Announces the Addition of Innovation Industries to Its Portfolio

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

GetaGrip(TM) Is Next in a Long Line of Fitness/Exercise Products Invented by Innovation Founder and President William Wilkinson

MyTherapistMatch.com Launches Compatibility-Based Matchmaking Service

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST

First-of-Its-Kind Service Dramatically Improves the Process of Finding the Right Therapist; Promotes Individual and Social Wellness

Muscle Flex Announces the World Premiere of the Beagle StepFit Two-Minute Commercial and One-Page Landing Web-Page at BuyTheBeagle.com

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:15:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Muscle Flex Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MFLI) (www.MuscleFlexInc.com) announced today that it has released the Muscle Flex� Beagle StepFitT 2-minute commercial and one-page landing page at www.BuyTheBeagle.com. Muscle Flex is releasing the Beagle StepFitT 2-minute direct response commercial simultaneously with the BUDDY Tablet CaddyT later in November 2009 on a North America broadcast.

GeckoSystems' CEO to Outline the Future of Robotics in Healthcare at "Mobile Robots in Motion" Conference

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:05:00 EST

CONYERS, GA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. (PINKSHEETS: GCKO) today announced that Martin Spencer, GeckoSystems' president and chief executive officer, will discuss the role of robots in the future of healthcare during their "Mobile Robots in Motion" conference in Atlanta, Ga. GeckoSystems is a dynamic leader in the emerging mobile robotics industry, revolutionizing their development and usage with "Mobile Robot Solutions for Safety, Security and ServiceT." GeckoSystems is committed to delivering home care robots, such as their CareBotT, as an assistive technology to promote wellness and enhance quality of life for seniors and their families.

Scrubs & Beyond Presents the Ultimate in Comfortable Nursing Clogs

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:02:00 EST

BRENTWOOD, MO--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - From a long day at work to a long night of holiday shopping, feel the comfort of the season in fashion forward nurses shoes from brand names you know and love. Let Scrubs & Beyond� help you complete your holiday look as these medical shoes are not only adorable, but also provide the support and comfort you need to get through your day.

TOWN HALL LA Presents a Comprehensive Discussion on Legalizing Marijuana

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:49:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - "Marijuana: the Wonder Drug for Economic Recovery?" is the subject of a panel discussion hosted by TOWN HALL Los Angeles, on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy in downtown Los Angeles.

The October 20th Justice Department memorandum prohibiting prosecution of law-abiding medical marijuana users and dispensary venders, has rendered the city's moratorium unlawful, creating the ensuing reaction to pass a strict LA City Council ordinance. A medical marijuana poll conducted by The Marijuana Policy Project in Washington, DC through the independent Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, and released on October 22, 2009, revealed that more than three-quarters of LA County voters are in favor of dispensary regulation over prosecution. The poll also indicates 74% sup

Medical Website Design Company Aurora Information Technology Introduces the New Tribeca Surgical Website

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:12:00 EST

GARRISON, NY--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Ushering in the new age of house calls, Aurora Information Technology (Aurora IT), a developer of highly customized websites, introduces the launch of the brand new Tribeca Surgical website. Developed for Dr. Evan Goldstein to announce the new Tribeca location of his surgical practice, Aurora IT created a unique flash site that is every bit as chic as the neighborhood. To go with the new location and website, Aurora IT also created an artistically animated logo for Tribeca Surgical that evokes the image of New York's cherished Central Park.

Premier Awards Non-Invasive Orthopaedics Agreement to Ossur

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST

ALISO VIEJO, CA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Ossur, a global leader in non-invasive orthopaedics, announced today that it has been awarded a multi-year contract with Premier Purchasing Partners, the group purchasing unit of Premier, Inc. Premier consists of approximately 2,200 not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare systems, including large systems operating multiple hospitals, academic medical centers associated with universities, and community-owned hospitals, all who entirely own Premier. Beginning December 1, Premier members will have access to pre-negotiated pricing and terms for Ossur's complete line of functional knee braces and supports, spinal products, and other soft goods, including leading brands like the Miami J� Cervical Collar, which is clinically proven

Pegasystems Announces Record Revenue of $64.8 Million and Net Income of $6.0 Million for Third Quarter of 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:35:00 EST

Provides Guidance for Continued Growth in 2010

Bio-Rad Reports Third-Quarter Currency-Neutral Revenue Growth of 11 Percent

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:29:00 EST

HERCULES, CA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO) and (NYSE: BIO.B), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, announced financial results today for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Third-quarter reported revenues were $461.1 million, up 4.4% compared to $441.8 million reported for the third quarter of 2008. On a currency-neutral basis, quarterly revenues increased 11.1% compared to the same period last year. This improvement is primarily the result of organic growth across a range of products in Bio-Rad's two main areas, Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics as well as the additional revenue generated from the purchase of certain DiaMed distributors since the third quarter of 2008.

Registered Dietitian Joan O'Keefe Offers a New Weight Loss, Healthy Eating & Nutrition Education Video Series

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:53:00 EST

Nutrition 101 Web Video Series: You Are What You Eat (For Breakfast)

Weatherby Locums Promotes Mike DePaolis

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

CARY, NC--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - CHG Healthcare Services, one of the oldest and largest healthcare staffing firms in the United States, has announced the promotion of Mike DePaolis to vice president for one of its physician staffing companies, Weatherby Locums.

Mr. DePaolis will oversee business operations in Weatherby Locums' Cary, N.C. office, with responsibility for directing and managing the operations of the division's sales support organization. He previously served as the director of sales for the internal medicine subspecialties and oncology teams.

Fovia's High Definition Volume Rendering(R) Brings 2,500-Year-Old Mummy Back to Life

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:59:00 EST

Astonishing 3-D Fly-Through Centerpiece of SF Exhibition

Innovative Gas Systems (IGS) to Display OXYSWING(R) Modular PSA Oxygen Generators at Medica 2009 in D�sseldorf, Germany

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

Revolutionary Medical Oxygen System Will Be Featured at Medical Trade Fair

CUPE BC: VANOC Edict Behind Repressive Legislation

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:55:00 EST

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - A memo from VANOC to the provincial ambulance service appears to be behind the government's move to legislate B.C.'s 3,500 striking ambulance paramedics "back to work" in the middle of collective bargaining.

Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon has repeatedly denied that the Olympics ordered his government's attack on collective bargaining rights. He introduced Bill 21 yesterday in the House to impose a contract on the paramedics that will last until after the 2010 Games. He claims the move is only to relieve tired ambulance service managers and to address the H1N1 pandemic.

ChromoCure, Inc. Launches Nationwide Diagnostic Lab Partnership Program

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:53:00 EST

RENO, NV--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - ChromoCure, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: KKUR) announced its partnership program for cancer diagnostic laboratories and research centers.

Industry pathologists and cancer diagnostic research centers may request the company's partnership package and materials at:

http://chromocure.com/services/pathology-request/

Pathology labs will receive ChromoCure's CS200 Chromosomal Scanner installed on their premises without cost. ChromoCure will provide training, material, and marketing guidance. Established insurance codes exist for ease of billing and collections. The ChromoCure CS200 can deliver immediate revenue to pathologists.

San Francisco's Three Emerging "Green" Hospitals to Be Topic of Panel Discussion at Greenbuild International Conference on Nov. 12

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:44:00 EST

PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - San Francisco is taking a giant step forward on the "green" healthcare scene with three distinct, environmentally sustainable hospitals.

The three green hospitals being built in San Francisco -- a total investment of more than $4 billion -- are the California Pacific Medical Center Cathedral Hill Hospital, the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mission Bay, and the San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Each has the goal of achieving the highest level of environmental performance possible within their respective budgets; all three are currently designed to earn a LEED-NC Gold rating by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Optigenex Inc. Announces New Business to Business Web Site to Target Select Marketing and Manufacturing Companies in the Skin Care and Wellness Industries

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:19:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Optigenex Inc. (PINKSHEETS: OPGX) has unveiled a new information web page www.optigenex.com designed to connect with prospective corporate customers and partners in the wellness and personal care industries.

The new Optigenex web site replaces the company's earlier consumer-oriented web page; the new site showcases the company's mission, its technology and available applications for its patented and unique DNA care ingredient called AC-11�. Unlike the earlier site, the new site is largely science-driven, providing direct links to a number of highly technical, peer reviewed journal articles in the fields of medicine and biochemistry on the subject of DNA repair and the role of AC-11� (formerly C-Med-100�).

The New Virtual Face of The Michener Institute-www.michener.ca-

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:04:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - Attn: Education Editors/ Technology Editors/ News Editors/ Entertainment Editors The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences has completed a full makeover of its main website and has launched a new user-centric improved site that expresses Michener's commitment to best experience, best education in applied health sciences. Users are now met with a more modern and user friendly website model. Visitors will find it easier to find their way around and to learn about Michener and the applied health sciences programs offered at the Institute.

XTend Medical Corporation (XMDC) Retains Carl Duncan, Esq., to Handle Company's Legal Strategy and Affairs

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:55:00 EST

SUN VALLEY, CA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - XTend Medical Corporation (PINKSHEETS: XMDC), a company specializing in manufacturing and distributing the latest in telemedicine and diagnostic devices, announced today the company has retained Mr. Carl Duncan, Esq., to become corporate counsel and to handle the filings necessary for the company to migrate to the OTC Bulletin Board trading market.

"We're extremely pleased that Mr. Duncan has agreed to serve as our independent corporate counsel and securities attorney to handle all of our legal strategies and affairs. He will also be handling all the filings necessary for XTend Medical to apply for a listing on the OTC Bulletin Board trading markets upon completion of our company's audited financials. Mr. Duncan has over 37 years' experience in corporate securities law and has represented more than 350 issuers in as many as 48 states concurrently and in an aggre

New HIPAA Privacy and Security Enforcement Laws Favor Smart Card Use in Healthcare

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:23:00 EST

PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - New enforcement laws gave HIPAA privacy and security regulations a big boost under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), and also extended HIPAA regulations to more businesses, attendees learned at the 8th Annual Smart Cards in Government Conference. With the Obama administration and Congress showing they are serious about protecting an individual's healthcare information, identity and authentication solutions based on smart card technology become a much more attractive proposition for healthcare companies charged with protecting the security of personal health records.

Cutting Edge Information Sees Burst of Innovation From Pharma and Biotech, Studies Regulatory Atmosphere

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:13:00 EST

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are on the verge of both a burst of innovative new products and a change in mindset from stereotypical "pill pushers" to breaking through to the vanguard of healthcare solution providers, according to recent work by business research firm Cutting Edge Information (CEI).

In addition to other recent positive developments across the life sciences industries, yesterday's call from Eli Lilly Chief Executive Officer John Lechleiter for the industry to "reinvent innovation" (http://www.pharmatimes.com/WorldNews/article.aspx?id=16843&src=EWorldNews) is another towering guidepost for all companies to continue producing new medicines and treatments and to better communicate the benefits that the industry brings to society.

Toledo Orthopaedic Surgeons, Inc., Selects SRS Hybrid EMR After Comparison of Workflow Efficiencies

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:56:00 EST

Performance-Driven Hybrid EMR Expected to Facilitate Practice Growth

Smith & Nephew - Transaction in Own Shares

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST

London, UK--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) -



Smith & Nephew plc

3 November 2009

Smith & Nephew plc - Transaction in Own Shares

Smith & Nephew plc announces that on 2 November 2009 it transferred a
total of 571,733 ordinary shares of USD0.20 each to participants of the Smith & Nephew ShareSave Plan and the Smith & Nephew International
ShareSave Plan, following the maturity of options on 1 November 2009.

The shares, which were all formerly held as Treasury shares, were
transferred as follows:


  - 445,265 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 348p per share; and

  - 118,640 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 394p per share; and

  - 6,352 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 432p per share; and

  - 571 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 451p per share; and

  - 905 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 498p per share.


Following the above transactions, Smith & Nephew plc holds 65,013,178 ordinary shares in treasury, and has 88

The Politics of US Foreign Assistance: A Field-Level Perspective

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:38:00 EST

Panel Discussion Featuring New Data From Haiti, Liberia and Bangladesh Thursday, November 5, 2:00 to 3:30 PM Room 2200, Rayburn House Office Building, Capitol Hill

FDAAdvisoryCommittee.com to Webcast the FDA AdComm Meeting on the Use of Internet & Social Media, November 12th & 13th, via TalkPoint

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:25:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - TalkPoint, the leading provider of Webcasting and Internet Broadcasting, and FDAAdvisoryCommittee.com, the leading webcast and DVD source for FDA Advisory Committee Meetings, today announced that TalkPoint will be powering the FDA Advisory Committee Meeting on the Promotion of FDA-Regulated Medical Products Using the Internet and Social Media Tools scheduled for November 12th and 13th.

Plex Online Supports Open Database Connectivity

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:23:00 EST

Manufacturers Benefit From Integration With Standard Reporting Tools

Plex Systems President and CEO to Explain Value of SaaS Systems to FABTECH Attendees

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:23:00 EST

Symonds to Speak as Part of Conference Lean Track on Nov. 17

BIOLASE Introduces the Diolase 10(TM) Diode Laser for Pain Management, Therapeutic Applications

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:21:00 EST

Initially Focused on Sizable U.S. Chiropractic Market

Sunnybrook Recognized as National Leader on Blood Clot Prevention

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST

'Blood clots - most preventable form of hospital associated death'

AcuMedSpa Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors Announces Authorization to Retire 230,000,000 Shares as Well as a Commitment to No Further Share Issuance

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

AVENTURA, FL--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - AcuMedSpa Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AMSZ) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has initiated the process of retiring 230,000,000 shares of common stock, over 66% of the total outstanding shares. The retirement of the common stock will be completed over the next 30 days.

AcuMedSpa Holdings is fully committed to its shareholders to maintain and increase shareholder value. The retirement of shares, projected revenue growth and no dilution stance further strengthens this commitment. The company trusts that with the tools and assets it currently possesses, it will be able to fully achieve its previously stated goal for 2010 of over $10,000,000.00 in revenue and EBITDA of over $2,000,000.00 without any further issuance of equity. Debt will only be issued as an instrument for the acquisition of productive assets. Said debt would not be in the form of conv

Pandemic Threat Fuels Growth in Vaccine Market

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:08:00 EST

ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report "Seasonal Influenza Vaccines Market Forecast," to their collection of Healthcare market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/redirect.asp?progid=67618&productid=2421864

Introduction

Fuelled by the pandemic flu threat, the influenza market has expanded rapidly in recent years. This growing commercial opportunity has encouraged companies to develop new technologies and increase manufacturing capacity for influenza vaccines and antivirals. The H1N1 pandemic will stimulate further growth, but also confronts industry and public health stakeholders with new challenges.

Metiscan Subsidiary Announces Partnership Agreement With The Estate Vault

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:01:00 EST

Partnership Provides Potential for New Revenue Stream Exceeding One Half Million Dollars

Sigma(R) Life Science Appoints Impress Public Relations as Agency of Record

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Impress Public Relations, Inc. today announced that it has been appointed as public relations agency of record by Sigma Life Science, part of the Sigma-Aldrich Corporation and a world leader in innovative products and services serving the global Life Science market.

With a global customer base covering pharmaceutical companies, university and government institutions, hospitals and industrial accounts, Sigma Life Science offers an array of biological-based chemicals and reagents used by research scientists in the investigation of new or enhanced methods in therapeutic areas. The company also offers a comprehensive range of media, reagents and serum products for Cell Culture, as well as a wide range of market-leading kits for use in Cell Biology, Proteomics, Genomics and Functional Genomics, and is a leading supplier of custom peptid

Stem Cell Therapy International, Inc. and Histostem Korea Announce $5 Million Financing Commitment

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Financing to Provide Resources for Ongoing Development of Stem Cell Products and Research Initiatives

NanoLogix Files International Patent Applications, Reclaims 18 Existing Patents, Noted in Department of Defense Quarterly Publication and Provides Operations Update

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:45:00 EST

HUBBARD, OH--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - NanoLogix, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NNLX) announces that the company has recently filed BNP� (BioNanoPore) national patent applications in China, Japan, India, Brazil, Russia and the EU. These applications were filed in order to obtain intellectual property protection for the company's technology in countries viewed as representing the largest potential international market for BNP rapid detection, a revolutionary sandwiched-membrane Petri-based technology that can reduce microorganism detection times by 100-400%.

Press Release Wet Wipes Promo From Henry York

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:35:00 EST

As Flu Season Approaches, Marketer Offers Free Wet Wipes Through Co-Branded Promotion

Pharmaceutical Speaker Programs an Important Source of Medical Education, Says Cutting Edge Information

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:12:00 EST

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Like many other marketing activities within the industry, pharmaceutical speaker programs -- and the physician-industry relationships that they consist of -- are under attack, most recently by the Boston Globe.

The Globe article discussed payment information released by Eli Lilly and questioned the ethics of doctors speaking on drugs for pharmaceutical companies. It accused speaker bureau participants of being simply marketing mouthpieces.

New Energy-Savings Educational Web Site, www.shrinkenergybills.com, Launches

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

New Online Resource Educates Consumers About Keeping Their Home Environment Comfortable While Conserving Energy and Saving Money

Box Butte General Hospital to Share Best Practices on Single Sign-On and Strong Authentication at HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Imprivata Customer to Present on Maximizing a Hosted Virtual Desktop in Preparation for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Canopy Partners With A.D.A.M., Integrates Best-In-Class Health and Wellness Content Into Leading CDH Platform HealthDirect

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

Through A.D.A.M.'s Medically Accurate Interactive Tools, Canopy's Health Plan and Financial Institution Clients Can Help Consumers Make Informed Decisions About Health and Wellness

PharmaVigilant Demystifies Clinical Trial Process Costs and Improves Access to Data by Offering Sponsors Complete Visibility

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

Total Visibility Into Clinical Trial Process -- Cuts Inefficiencies and Eliminates Unnecessary Spending

Mediware Doubles Earnings and Extends Growth to Fifth Consecutive Quarter

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

New Contracts, Services and Acquisitions Drive Earnings and Revenue Growth in First Quarter of Fiscal 2010; Conference Call Scheduled for Today at 10:00 a.m. EST, 9:00 a.m. CST

CoActiv Capital Partners, Inc. Supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Through Participation and Giving in the Annual Light The Night(R) Walk

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

HORSHAM, PA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Employees of equipment leasing leader, CoActiv Capital Partners, banded together to raise over $10,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual Light The Night Walk. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society holds Walks each fall in approximately 230 communities across the United States and Canada. Participants carry illuminated balloons to honor and commemorate lives touched by blood cancer.

This year, CoActiv employees walked at the Light The Night Event held at Montgomery County Community College on September 26th. The lighted balloons of the hundreds of participants from many organizations shined brightly despite the rainy weather.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Selects Plateau Systems' Integrated Talent Management Suite

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Leading Cancer Institute to Ensure Compliance and Drive Strategic Initiatives With Plateau's Integrated Learning, Performance and Compensation

More Dentists Implementing Dental Newsletters Into Marketing Plans, Says Patient News Publishing

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

HALIBURTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - As the calendar year comes to an end, businesses of all kinds are organizing their marketing plans for 2010 -- and dentists should be no exception, says Patient News Publishing, a leading dental marketing company.

"Most dentists expect the economy to get better in the next several months. It's critical that dental practices take advantage of this early stage recovery period by initiating targeted direct mail before the competition ramps up again," said Karen Galley, President of Patient News Publishing. "Since a dental practice's growth is dependent on a steady new patient flow, and a high percentage of consumers are still fearful of the dentist, it's important that they develop a communication strategy that alleviates fear, establishes trust, and addresses their target market in a method that's preferred."

MobileRobots New Build-a-Bot Robotic Base Makes Hospital, Lab & Factory Robots Easy

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:01:00 EST

AMHERST, NH--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - MobileRobots Inc proudly announces first shipment of its tenth robot model today: the new MT400 robotic "build-a-bot" base, powered by Motivity autonomy. MT400 is the first autonomous platform designed specifically to help integrators and OEMs quickly create service robots for hospitals, factories, labs and offices.

Breakthrough Results in Depression Care Announced by CNS Response at the U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Patients Using rEEG(R)-Guided Treatment Had Considerably Better Outcomes With Statistical Significance "Exceeding Expectations"

CommonHealth's EvoLogue Wins Gold at the MM&M Awards

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

PARSIPPANY, NJ--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - CommonHealth today announced that EvoLogue, the organization's full-service consumer agency, won the gold in the "Best Overall Advertising Campaign in Consumer Press" category for a print campaign, created for AstraZeneca, at the 2009 MM&M Awards dinner held on Thursday, October 29th at Tavern on the Green in New York City.

CommonHealth (www.commonhealth.com) is the world's leading healthcare-communications network and a WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY) (www.wpp.com) company.

So Much More Than Just Factoring: BusinessFactors.com Offers Wide Range of Business Finance Services to Many Different Industries

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Accounts receivable factoring (also known as invoice factoring) is a lifesaver for many companies struggling to keep up with business needs and meeting cash flow while waiting on customers to pay invoices, but it is not a feasible solution for every company. For this reason BusinessFactors.com, a leading accounts receivable factoring company, offers a wide range of business finance services to accommodate many different industries.

New Survey: Nearly 40 Percent of African-Americans With Diabetes Delay Foot Care Due to Lack of Coverage

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST

American Podiatric Medical Association Launches "Diabetes is a Family Affair" Campaign to Raise Awareness

GeckoSystems' Mobile Robots Conference to Discuss GA Tech's Home Care Robot Market Research

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:05:00 EST

CONYERS, GA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. (PINKSHEETS: GCKO) (http://www.geckosystems.com/) announced today that they will be discussing the recent white paper, "More Than a Servant: Self-Reported Willingness of Younger and Older Adults to Having a Robot Perform Interactive and Critical Tasks in the Home" recently published in the "Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 53rd Annual Meeting" at their conference this week, November 4-5. GeckoSystems is a dynamic leader in the emerging Mobile Service Robot industry revolutionizing their development and usage with "Mobile Robot Solutions for Safety, Security and ServiceT."

LIVESTRONG(R) Raises $1.3 million From "It's About the Bike" Auction at Sotheby's for the Global Fight Against Cancer

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:29:00 EST

Auction Featured the Seven Bikes Ridden by Lance Armstrong in His 2009 Comeback Created by Artists Shepard Fairey, Damien Hirst, KAWS, Yoshitomo Nara, Marc Newson and Kenny Scharf and Armstrong's Famous Stolen Bike From the Tour of California

eHealth, Inc. Reschedules Its 2009 Analyst Day

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:52:00 EST

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, today announced the postponement of its 2009 Analyst Day originally scheduled for November 5, 2009. The postponement is due to the illness of certain of eHealth's presenting executives during this flu season. The company plans to host its analyst day in early December, 2009. The exact date and other pertinent information about this event will be communicated shortly.

This Week on ORLive (November 2, 2009): Four New Live Surgery Video Broadcasts; Take Part in a Shoulder Arthroscopy Symposium, View an Aortic Aneurism Repair, a Total Knee Replacement, an Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair, and Preview a Pediatric H1N1 Interactive Broadcast

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:51:00 EST

ORLive - Your Destination for Live and On-demand Surgery Video

HearAtLast Amends Q2 Financials and Reports 53% Year Over Year Reduction in Operating Expenses

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:27:00 EST

MISSISSAUGA, ON--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - (PINKSHEETS: HRAL) HearAtLast Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of suitable affordable solutions to clients with hearing needs in the billion dollar hearing loss market, announced today that the Company has posted its amended earnings report on pinksheets.com. The posted earnings reflect the fiscal second quarter period covering 04/01/2009 - 06/30/2009.

The Company recorded gross profits of USD $382,463 for Q2 of FY2009, a 19% increase compared to Q2 FY2008 gross profits of US $320,564. Operating expenses for the same period Q2 of FY2009 decreased 53% to US $738,403 compared to Q2 FY2008 of US $2,051,150. HearAtLast also reduced their debt ratio. The debt ratio is the proportion of a firm's total assets that are being financed with borrowed funds.

ART Recherches et Technologies Avanc�es obtient un financement temporaire maximal de 1,2 million de dollars dans le cadre de son processus d'examen strat�gique et...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:01:00 EST

...d�pose un avis d'intention aux termes de la Loi sur la faillite et l'insolvabilit�

Given Imaging to Host November 23rd Meeting and Webcast to Discuss New Features of PillCam(R) COLON2 and Review Results From Israeli Feasibility Trial

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:01:00 EST

YOQNEAM, ISRAEL--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Given Imaging Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIVN), the global leader in capsule endoscopy, today announced that it will host a meeting with members of the financial community to discuss new features of the company's second-generation PillCam� COLON and review results from the recently completed Israeli feasibility study. The meeting will take place on Monday, November 23rd at the Novotel London ExCel Hotel, Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1AA, London, UK. The meeting will begin at 2:00pm London Time, 9:00am New York Time, and 4pm Israel Time.

ART Advanced Research Technologies Inc. Secures Up to $1.2 Million in Interim Financing in Connection With the Pursuit of Its Strategic Review Process and...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

...Files a Notice of Intention Under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act

CLSI Publishes Newborn Screening Guidelines for Preterm, Low Birth Weight, and Sick Newborns

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:46:00 EST

WAYNE, PA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Infants in special care baby units or neonatal intensive care units are at greater risk for missed or incomplete newborn screening than normal newborns. To minimize the risk of missing or delaying a diagnosis, Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) recently published a new document, "Newborn Screening for Preterm, Low Birth Weight, and Sick Newborns; Approved Guideline" (I/LA31-A). The guideline focuses on best practices for newborn screening of preterm, low birth weight, sick, and other at-risk newborns in special care baby units worldwide to detect treatable conditions before physical damage can occur to the infant.

Hospital Physician Partners Expands Outsource Management Presence in Kentucky

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:31:00 EST

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Southern Medical Partners, L.L.C. (SMP) has joined the Hospital Physician Partners family. Hospital Physician Partners, one of the nation's fastest growing Medical Management companies, specializes in emergency department (ED) and Hospitalist in-patient program management. The recent acquisition of SMP expands Hospital Physician Partners presence in Kentucky to nine hospitals.

CRC Health Group Welcomes Linda Fisk as Senior Vice President of Internet Marketing

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:27:00 EST

CUPERTINO, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - CRC Health Group, the nation's largest provider of behavioral health services, today announced the hiring of Linda Fisk as Senior Vice President of Internet Marketing.

Fisk brings to the position over 20 years of experience in marketing, advertising, research and public relations, including more than eight years in online marketing. Previously, Fisk served as Vice President of Marketing for Freedom Interactive leading all consumer and trade marketing, research and analytics initiatives, sales support activities and public relations projects. Prior to this, she served as Vice President, Online Marketing and Analytics, for Scripps Networks in Knoxville, Tenn., where she managed the growth and development of the online audiences of Scripps Networks brands. Fisk also served as Vice President of Audience Development and Management for Belo Interactive in Dallas, Texas, as well as Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communicati

Media Advisory: Sunnybrook Launches Checklist to Save Thousands of Lives

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:33:00 EST

'Blood clots-most preventable form of hospital associated death'

Windsor Place of Wilmington, a New Assisted Living Residence in Massachusetts, Celebrates Grand Opening in Style

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:08:00 EST

WILMINGTON, MA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) -

WHAT/WHEN:

Windsor Place of Wilmington, a premier assisted living residence for seniors, will host a special event to celebrate the grand opening of its 87 luxury suites on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Guests will include new residents and their families, healthcare professionals, community leaders, clergy, senior center representatives, prospective residents, and many others from the greater Boston community.

Sankara Eye Foundation Punjab Hospital -- Achievement of a Significant Milestone

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Land Acquired for Punjab's First FREE Specialty Eye Hospital

Senior Care Communities Report Abundant Benefits as a Result of Implementing the InSites Enterprise Visibility Platform

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:47:00 EST

Three Assisted Living Residences and Six Memory Care Residences Embrace the Power of Real-Time Locating and Sensing Technologies

Dermatologists Launch New Web Site and Game to Teach Kids About Healthy Skin, Hair and Nail Habits

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:31:00 EST

Sammy the Skin Cell Is the Star Avatar at KidsSkinHealth.org

Delaware Chancery Court Allows CNS Response to Continue Financing

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:27:00 EST

COSTA MESA, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - CNS Response, Inc. (OTCBB: CNSO) (the "Company" or "CNS") announced that the Delaware Chancery Court had granted the Company relief from certain of the terms of the Court's Status Quo Order originally issued on September 28, 2009. Those terms prohibited the Company, among other things, from issuing any securities or completing any securities offering until the resolution of claims asserted by Leonard Brandt, the Company's former CEO, in connection with his purported stockholders meeting of September 4, 2009.

Medicure Announces Appointment of New CFO

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:25:00 EST

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - Medicure Inc. ("Medicure" or the "Company") (TSX:MPH) today announces the appointment of Mr. Eric Johnstone, CA as Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective November 1, 2009. Mr. Johnstone provides services to Medicure through a contract with Genesys Venture Inc. (GVI). GVI provides a variety of administrative and management services to the Company and other emerging Life Science and biotechnology ventures through an enhanced business incubator model.

InfuSystem to Announce Third Quarter 2009 Results on November 9, 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

MADISON HEIGHTS, MI--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - InfuSystem Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: INHI) (OTCBB: INHIW) (OTCBB: INHIU), the leading provider of infusion pumps, supplies and associated services, will be holding a live conference call and webcast on Monday, November 9, 2009 to discuss InfuSystem's third quarter 2009 financial results.

Save the Children Launches Interactive Online Quiz Game "Mission: Pneumonia" on World Pneumonia Day

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:50:00 EST

Game Provides Players With Options to Share Pneumonia Facts Through Twitter and Facebook

Catholic Healthcare West and the California Nurses Association Reach Tentative Agreements on New Contracts

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:42:00 EST

Contracts Cover Approximately 12,000 RNs in California and Nevada

Kevin Hines, Survivor of a Jump From Golden Gate Bridge, Featured at Conard House Founders' Day Event

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Assembly Members and Other Dignitaries Join to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Non-Profit Group Helping People Self-Manage Chronic Mental Illness

VHA Regional Network Helps Oklahoma and Arkansas Hospitals Drive Efficiency and Manage Increasing Emergency Department Traffic

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:18:00 EST

IRVING, TX--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Rapid treatment in the emergency department is key for serious medical issues, and it's an overall driver for patient satisfaction, which is a new measuring stick for Medicare reimbursement. However, it's becoming more difficult to accomplish this goal due to rising ED volumes, driven by the poor economy and the influx of patients due to the flu season.

Since 2005, 28 hospitals in Oklahoma and Arkansas have worked together, through VHA Inc., the national health care network, to identify ways to improve ED throughput. Building an efficient ED system takes intense coordination across a hospital, meaning patient assessments must be correct, lab tests must be performed in an accurate and timely manner, and imaging and surgical resources must not be bottlenecked.

Resistant Bacteria Bring New Challenges to Anti-Infectives Market

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:08:00 EST

ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Kalorama Information's new report "The Worldwide Market for Anti-Infectives (Antifungals, Antibacterials and Antivirals)," to their collection of Healthcare market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/redirect.asp?progid=67618&productid=2435380

The anti-infective market is at a critical juncture. For the past 60 years, antibiotic drugs have turned bacterial infections into treatable conditions rather than the life-threatening scourges they once were. But the effectiveness of many antibiotics is waning dramatically, as more and more types of bacteria become resistant to them.

REMINDER: This Week on ORLive: Interact With Pediatric Experts, Preview a Personalized Knee Implant Surgery, and Reserve Your Opportunity to Participate in a Live Trauma and Critical Care Symposium

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

ORLive Brings New Live and On-Demand Medical and Surgical Video Each Week

REMINDER: This Week on ORLive (October 26, 2009): View New and Live Surgery Video; Gamma Knife(R) Perfexion(TM) Treatment of Metastatic Brain Tumors, a Live Broadcast Featuring Advanced Energy in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, a Live TruMatch(TM) Total Knee Replacement Surgery, and Preview Next Week's Line-Up of Orthopaedic Surgeries

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

ORLive -- Your Destination for Live and On-Demand Surgery Video

Kane Biotech Granted Third United States Patent for Oral Care Technology

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:21:00 EST

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) -�Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KNE), a biotechnology company engaged in the development of products that prevent and disperse microbial biofilms, is pleased to announce the issuance of Patent No. 7,597,895�entitled "Signal peptides, nucleic acid molecules and methods for treatment of caries" by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This is the third patent to issue protecting Kane Biotech's CSP (Competence Stimulating Peptide) technology.

Novo Nordisk A/S: Director/PDMR Shareholding

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:19:00 EST

BAGSV�RD, DENMARK--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Trading in Novo Nordisk shares by board members, executives and associated persons as reported to Novo Nordisk on 30 October 2009

In accordance with Section 28a of the Danish Securities Trading Act, Novo Nordisk is required on a daily basis to publish trading in Novo Nordisk shares by the company's board members, executives and their associated persons as reported by those persons to Novo Nordisk.

Please find below a statement of such trading in shares issued by Novo Nordisk.

Transaction in Own Shares

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:05:00 EST

BAGSVAERD, DENMARK--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Novo Nordisk A/S - Share repurchase programme

On 7 August 2009 Novo Nordisk initiated its share repurchase programme in accordance with the provisions of the European Commission's regulation no 2273/2003 of 22 December 2003, also referred to as the Safe Harbour rules.

Under the programme Novo Nordisk will repurchase B shares for an amount up to DKK 2.4 billion in the period from 10 August 2009 to 18 December 2009.

Since the announcement as of 26 October 2009, the following transactions have been made under the programme:

New Cardiovascular Risk Factor Identified

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:56:00 EST

Threshold Identified by Measuring Aortic Blood Pressure Noninvasively

mPhase Technologies Granted U.S. Patent for Safer Disposal of Smart NanoBattery

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:45:00 EST

LITTLE FALLS, NJ--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: XDSL) reported today that it has been granted a United States patent for its concept for a battery that is safer for the environment. mPhase's "greener" battery technology could potentially help to reduce the harmful residual chemicals in a battery once it has reached the end of its life and is discarded. This approach reduces the risk that potentially harmful chemicals will leak through the battery container and pollute the ground or air, after the battery has been disposed of.

Edwards Lifesciences and DexCom Announce Receipt of CE Mark for Glucose Monitoring System

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

IRVINE, CA and SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the leader in the sciences of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, and DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), a medical device company focused on the design, development and commercialization of continuous glucose monitoring systems, today announced the receipt of CE Mark for an automatic glucose monitoring system. Edwards and DexCom co-developed this new system, which is indicated for automatic, real-time monitoring and trending of blood glucose concentration in critically ill adults in the hospital environment. This CE Mark allows for commercialization of the system in the European Union and the countries in Asia and Latin America that recognize the CE Mark. Market evaluations of a first generation product are expected to begin in a limited number of Eur

CHEST News: Broncus Technologies and Medico's Hirata Enter Into Exclusive Partnership for LungPoint(TM) and Yield(TM) Product Lines in Japan

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Broncus Technologies, Inc., a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing innovative solutions for lung diseases, announced today at the American College of Chest Physicians CHEST 2009 meeting that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Medico's Hirata as the sole distributor of their LungPoint system and Yield catheters in Japan. LungPoint is a computer-assisted image-guided navigation system for the lungs and is used for planning and guiding bronchoscopic procedures. The Yield Mini Doppler Probe and Transbronchial Coring Needles are used to acquire tissue samples during bronchoscopy.

John C. Lincoln First Hospital to Use Computer-Assisted Image-Guided System for Improved Bronchoscopic Navigation

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

LungPoint(TM) Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation System Guides Physicians When Diagnosing and Treating Lung Cancer and Other Lung Diseases

A Hospital Near-Death Experience: How Medicare Termination Can Push a Hospital to the Brink of Closing

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:52:00 EST

New Compass Clinical Consulting Whitepaper Shows How Strategic Leadership and Operational Changes Brought One Hospital Back From Medicare Termination

Book of Odds Kicks-Off "Flu Week" Educational Series

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

Leading Provider of Everyday Odds Launches Monthly Learning Program

Clorox Delivers 23 Percent Earnings Growth in Q1, Driven by Robust Gross Margin Expansion

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

OAKLAND, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today reported strong earnings growth, driven by robust gross margin expansion and modest volume growth, for its first quarter, which ended Sept. 30.

"We had a great first quarter, especially given the continued challenging economic environment and the impact of weaker foreign currencies," said Chairman and CEO Don Knauss. "Most of our businesses performed well, and we exceeded our earnings expectations due to strong sales of disinfecting products related to the H1N1 flu pandemic. We also delivered our third consecutive quarter of significant gross margin improvement."

Pegasystems to Announce Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

CAMBRIDGE, MA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the leader in business process management, will announce financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, after market close.

A conference call and audio-only Webcast will be conducted at 9:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Members of the public and investors are invited to join the call and participate in the question and answer session by dialing (866) 882-0470 (domestic) or (703) 639-1476 or via Webcast by logging onto www.pega.com at least 5 minutes prior to the event's broadcast, and click on the Webcast icon in the NYSE: CLX) today announced that it plans to begin modifying manufacturing processes in its U.S. bleach operations. The initiative calls for Clorox to begin transitioning from chlorine to high-strength bleach as a raw material for making its namesake bleach.

"This decision was driven by our commitment to strengthen our operations and add another layer of security," said Chairman and CEO Don Knauss.

Raintree Systems, ZirMed(R) Announce Partnership to Jointly Offer Healthcare Management Solutions

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Category Leaders to Integrate Innovative Practice Management and EMR Software With Best-in-Class Revenue Cycle Management for Broad Range of Practice Types

GlobeImmune's Hepatitis C Therapeutic Vaccine Combined With Standard of Care Increases End of Treatment Response Rate by 15%

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Phase 2b Data Presented at American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Meeting

MIT's Malaysia Distributor Initiates Aggressive MIT 1000 System Sales Promotion

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

SAN CLEMENTE, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Micro Imaging Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: MMTC) announced that its Distributor, Biotek Sdn Bhd, will conduct several workshops and product demonstrations for key prospects in Asia over the next three months with its recently purchased MIT 1000 System. The first will be to the Johore Ministry of Health in November, followed by the International Congress of Malaysian Society for Microbiology in December. Biotek is also planning workshops and training classes throughout the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including Indonesia, Singapore, The Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and others.

TLCVision Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results November 16, 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

ST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - TLCVision Corporation (NASDAQ: TLCV) (TSX: TLC), North America's premier eye care services company, will release financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009 on Monday, November 16, 2009.

The company will host a conference call and live webcast with investors and analysts on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. (EST). To access, please dial 877-874-1586 or 719-325-4896 (international callers) and enter the pass code 7118427. The call will be broadcast live on the company's website at www.tlcv.com under the "Webcasts" link in the Investor Relations section.

Green Hills Software Rebuts Misinformation Propagated by Wind River

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

SANTA BARBARA, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Green Hills Software, Inc., the world leader in secure operating systems and the largest independent vendor of embedded software solutions, today responded to false and misleading statements made by Marc Brown, vice president, VxWorks Product Strategy and Marketing for Wind River. He is quoted by Military Embedded Systems at http://www.mil-embedded.com/articles/id/?4281 as saying that Green Hills Software's INTEGRITY�-178B real-time operating system is not certified under EAL6+. In response to a question about the INTEGRITY-178B operating system, he replied:

Arrayit Corporation Blood Tests Diagnose Early Stage Cancers and Communicable Diseases

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Collaborative Efforts Leading to Advances That Will Reduce Health Care Costs

AAF(R) International Demonstrates Advancements in Energy Savings Strategies

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

LOUISVILLE, KY--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - AAF� International, manufacturer of American Air Filter� and AAF products, demonstrates advancements in energy savings strategies at the International Healthy Buildings 2009 Conference in Syracuse, New York.

Mr. Brad Stanley (AAF's Global Technical Support Leader, Gas Phase Filtration) presented a paper at the Healthy Buildings International Conference where green building research and sustainability presentations were presented and discussed. Mr. Stanley's paper, entitled "Determining Contaminants of Concern When Implementing ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Indoor Air Quality Procedure," focused on suggested strategies for ASHRAE's ventilation Standard 62.1 for reduced outdoor ventilation rates to reduce energy consumption associated with the condit

Auxilium Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Oppenheimer 20th Annual Healthcare Conference

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

MALVERN, PA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUXL) today announced that executive management will participate in the Oppenheimer Healthcare Conference to be held November 3 - 4, 2009 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Mr. Armando Anido, Chief Executive Officer and President, is scheduled to present an overview of the Company and its product pipeline at 10:50 a.m. EST on Wednesday, November 4, 2009.

Muscle Flex to Release The Beagle StepFit Two-Minute Commercial and One-Page Landing Web-Page on Wednesday, November 4, at 8:00 AM Eastern

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Muscle Flex Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MFLI) (www.MuscleFlexInc.com) announced today that it will release the final edited 2-minute commercial and one-page landing web-page for the Muscle Flex Beagle StepFitT Pedometer on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 8:00 AM Eastern. Muscle Flex is pre-releasing the Beagle (www.BeagleStepFit.com) television commercial and landing page for investors and international product distributors for the development of advantageous marketing and distribution relationships with global partners. The Wednesday, November 4 Beagle StepFit release is ahead of its North American television debut scheduled for later in November.

Medpace Inc. Expands Therapeutic Capabilities With the Acquisition of Pharma Brains AG, a European CRO With Global Experience in Oncology Drug Development

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

CINCINNATI, OH--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Medpace, a privately held, global full-service clinical research organization, today announced it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Pharma Brains AG, an oncology focused CRO based in Basel, Switzerland.

Pharma Brains is an excellent fit with Medpace in terms of its complementary therapeutic expertise, strong leadership and qualified staff. Pharma Brains is led by Dr. Marc Salzberg, President and CEO, a research professional with extensive experience in oncology Phase I-IV studies as well as drug development and regulatory affairs.

Beating the Winter Blues

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - The Lumie Bodyclock offers a scientifically proven solution to the Winter Blues that creep in following the clocks going back.

Scientific Research concludes that waking up to a Lumie Bodyclock can help to beat milder forms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), otherwise known as the Winter Blues. Bodyclock simulators, such as the Lumie Bodyclock Elite, work by using timed light to wake you up - as opposed to a sudden, loud sound. This leaves you feeling as though your body has woken up within its natural biorhythm.

As America Earns Failing Grade, American Diabetes Association Launches Movement to Stop Diabetes

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST

Multiyear Movement Rallies Americans to Combat Rising Incidence, Common Myths of Disease That Strikes Every 20 Seconds

Debido a que los Estados Unidos presentan serias dificultades, la Asociaci�n Americana de la Diabetes lanza un movimiento para detener la diabetes

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST

El movimiento plurianual congrega a los estadounidenses para combatir el aumento de la incidencia, los mitos comunes de una enfermedad que ataca cada 20 segundos

Human Genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline Announce Positive Results in Second of Two Phase 3 Trials of BENLYSTA(TM) in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST

BENLYSTA (belimumab) 10 mg/kg Plus Standard Of Care Met Its Primary Efficacy Endpoint by Achieving a Statistically Significant Improvement in Patient Response Rate Versus Placebo Plus Standard of Care at Week 52 in BLISS-76; Primary Efficacy Endpoint Met in Two Pivotal Phase 3 Trials, as Specified by Special Protocol Assessment Agreement With FDA

Study Reveals the Real Cost of Britain's Obese

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) -

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Half of Britain's obese are seriously damaging their wealth prospects as well as their health, a new study has revealed.

Around 3.4 million obese Britons bring in an annual income below the national average, if those surveyed are typical of the wider population. Of the 2,056 adults questioned by YouGov, 46% had a personal income under Pounds Sterling 20,000. (i)