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Direct Relief's Corporate Partners Key to Aiding Cyclone Victims

5/9/2008
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 9 USNewsire/ -- U.S.corporations providing critical medicines and supplies to help victims ofthe Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar are relying upon their long-time partner,Direct Relief International, to ensure that the aid will reach the peopleand organizations who need it most. "It's important to remember the complete story of the humanitarianeffort di... [Comments]

International Rescue Committee Mobilizes More Emergency Teams for Myanmar; Warns of Massive Health Disaster Unless Aid Reaches Cyclone Survivors Fast

5/9/2008
BANGKOK, Thailand, May 9 -- InternationalRescue Committee emergency team members have arrived in Myanmar and fouradditional teams are on standby for deployment to the region as the IRCprepares for a possible outbreak of water-borne diseases in cyclone-ravagedvillages. "Nearly all homes were destroyed in the villages I assessed today andthe survivors have virt... [Comments]

New Web Site to Raise Awareness for the Myanmar Crisis Has Lofty Goals

5/9/2008
SAN DIEGO, May 9 /- Summary: With the recent devastatingcyclone in Myanmar causing an estimated 100,000 deaths and leaving over amillion people homeless, the need for relief aid is immense. Internetentrepreneurs Sharon Tucci and Steve Jones have launched the MyanmarChallenge, a grassroots effort to award awareness for humanitarian needs,with hopes of filling the need as muc... [Comments]

Los Angeles Based Operation USA Appeals for Funds to Aid in Myanmar (Burmese) Cyclone Disaster (Updated)

5/9/2008
LOS ANGELES, May 9 /- Los Angeles based Operation USA hasdeployed staff already stationed in Asia to assess the needs of what is nowan estimated 7 million people affected by the recent cyclone whichdestroyed or devastated wide swaths of Myanmar (aka Burma), especially inor near Yangon (formerly the capital Rangoon) and throughout its vast ricegrowing delta. The cyclone gene... [Comments]

Leiner Health Products Submits Proposed Agreement with Department of Justice to U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Approval

5/9/2008
Resolves Allegations of Compliance Matters at Defunct Facility CARSON, Calif., May 9 /- Leiner Health Products Inc.("Leiner" or "the Company") announced today that it has submitted aproposed agreement with the United States Department of Justice to the U.S.Bankruptcy Court in Delaware for approval. The proposed agreement wouldresolve the previously disclosed investigati... [Comments]

Simuality Joins Efforts for Myanmar Relief

5/9/2008
EVANSTON, Ill., May 9 -- Metaverse developerSimuality LLC has joined the effort to help relieve the unspeakable humansuffering in Myanmar in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. Special donation kioskshave been developed and are being placed in high-traffic locations in thevirtual world of Second Life, with coordination being arranged via theSimuality welcome center on th... [Comments]

OxyBand Technologies Signs Army Contract

5/9/2008
SAN FRANCISCO, May 9 /- OxyBand Technologies, Inc. todayannounced that it has signed a contract with the United States Army toevaluate the company's patented cutting edge wound healing technology forbattlefield and other military wounds. OxyBand Technologies has developed aproprietary wound dressing that delivers pure oxygen gas into wounds forfaster healing. The OxyBand dr... [Comments]

Leading Veterans Service Organizations Meet Near Washington May 13-15, 2008

5/9/2008
Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Gather in Virginia toEnvision a Bold Future for Military & Veterans Service Organizations CHANTILLY, Va., May 9 -- As the war in Iraqenters its fifth year and the U.S. death toll climbs above 4,000 andcasualty numbers approach the 30,000 mark, a diverse coalition of militaryand veterans service organizations on the... [Comments]

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Medicine Technology

Results of Phase 3 Study Show Tapentadol IR Relieves Acute Pain and Offers Favorable Gastrointestinal Tolerability Profile

5/9/2008
TAMPA, Fla., May 9 -- Osteoarthritis is apainful and potentially debilitating condition that affects almost 50million people in the United States. It is caused by deterioration ofcartilage in bone joints. The novel investigational pain medicationtapentadol, a centrally acting oral analgesic, provided significant relieffor patients with joint-disease pain, compared... [Comments]

New Study Suggests Tapentadol IR for Acute Pain Is Associated With Improved Gastrointestinal Tolerability Compared to Oxycodone IR

5/9/2008
TAMPA, Fla., May 9 -- Many strong acting painmedications have bothersome side effects. These can include nausea andvomiting with short-term use, and constipation with longer, chronic use.Such symptoms can lead patients to discontinue treatment, adding additionalcomplications to pain management for physicians. The novel investigationalmedication tapentadol, a cent... [Comments]

New Data From Phase 3 Study Suggests Tapentadol Immediate Release Effective for Acute Pain From Common Foot Surgery

5/9/2008
Novel Pain Medicine Studied in Patients Following Bunionectomy TAMPA, Fla., May 9 -- Many foot-surgerypatients experience intense pain for several days following removal of abunion, one of the most common foot surgeries. The investigational painmedication tapentadol provided significant relief for patients who had thissurgery, compared to those treated with... [Comments]

Preventing Prostate Cancer and BPH: Prostate-Health Expert Available (National Men's Health Week Is June 9-15)

5/9/2008
SEATTLE, May 9 -- The risk of the two majorprostate diseases, cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can bereduced by changes in lifestyle, such as avoiding smoking, maintaining anormal weight and eating a healthy diet. Alan Kristal, Dr.P.H., associatehead of the Cancer Prevention Program at Fred Hutchinson Cancer ResearchCenter in Seattle, has conducted... [Comments]

Ardea Biosciences Appoints John W. Beck Chief Financial Officer, Announces Clinical Development Progress and Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

5/9/2008
SAN DIEGO, May 9 /- Ardea Biosciences, Inc.(Nasdaq: RDEA ), a company focused on the discovery and development ofsmall- molecule therapeutics for the treatment of HIV, cancer andinflammatory diseases, including gout, today announced that John W. Beckhas been appointed Senior Vice President, Finance and Operations and ChiefFinancial Officer effective May 27, 2008.... [Comments]

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(Date:5/9/2008)...ire-USNewswire/ -- UNFPA, the United,Nations Popul... the urgent,humanitarian concerns of cyclone-affec...Myanmar,s Ayeyarwady and Yangon regions., The a...eal to be,launched by the United Nations today. Te... the cyclone urgently need lifesaving assistance. ...
Breaking Medicine News(10 mins):Health News:UNICEF: 'Every Second Can Make a Difference' to Myanmar's Children; 20% Already Suffering from Diarrhea, Malaria reported 2Health News:UNICEF: 'Every Second Can Make a Difference' to Myanmar's Children; 20% Already Suffering from Diarrhea, Malaria reported 3Health News:Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in Retirement 2Health News:QUITPLAN(R) Services Can Help Make Mother's Day Smoke-Free 2Health News:$3 Million Requested by UNFPA to Help Women and Girls Displaced by Myanmar Cyclone 2
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Breaking Medicine Technology:Results of the Phase III Pivotal Study of VYVANSE(TM) (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) for the Treatment of ADHD in Adults Presented at National Scientific Meeting of Psychiatrists 2Results of the Phase III Pivotal Study of VYVANSE(TM) (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) for the Treatment of ADHD in Adults Presented at National Scientific Meeting of Psychiatrists 3Results of the Phase III Pivotal Study of VYVANSE(TM) (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) for the Treatment of ADHD in Adults Presented at National Scientific Meeting of Psychiatrists 4Results of the Phase III Pivotal Study of VYVANSE(TM) (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) for the Treatment of ADHD in Adults Presented at National Scientific Meeting of Psychiatrists 5Vion Pharmaceuticals Announces Initiation of Clinical Trial of Cloretazine(R) (VNP40101M) in Combination with Cytarabine 2Vion Pharmaceuticals Announces Initiation of Clinical Trial of Cloretazine(R) (VNP40101M) in Combination with Cytarabine 3Data Show FLECTOR(R) Patch Yields Significant Pain Reduction for Acute Strains, Sprains and Contusions 2Data Show FLECTOR(R) Patch Yields Significant Pain Reduction for Acute Strains, Sprains and Contusions 3Data Show FLECTOR(R) Patch Yields Significant Pain Reduction for Acute Strains, Sprains and Contusions 4Data Show FLECTOR(R) Patch Yields Significant Pain Reduction for Acute Strains, Sprains and Contusions 5Data Show FLECTOR(R) Patch Yields Significant Pain Reduction for Acute Strains, Sprains and Contusions 6Data Show FLECTOR(R) Patch Yields Significant Pain Reduction for Acute Strains, Sprains and Contusions 7New Analysis in Boys and Girls Shows the ADHD Patch, DAYTRANA(TM) (methylphenidate transdermal system), Offered ADHD Symptom Control for 12 Months 2New Analysis in Boys and Girls Shows the ADHD Patch, DAYTRANA(TM) (methylphenidate transdermal system), Offered ADHD Symptom Control for 12 Months 3New Analysis in Boys and Girls Shows the ADHD Patch, DAYTRANA(TM) (methylphenidate transdermal system), Offered ADHD Symptom Control for 12 Months 4New Analysis in Boys and Girls Shows the ADHD Patch, DAYTRANA(TM) (methylphenidate transdermal system), Offered ADHD Symptom Control for 12 Months 5New Analysis in Boys and Girls Shows the ADHD Patch, DAYTRANA(TM) (methylphenidate transdermal system), Offered ADHD Symptom Control for 12 Months 6New Analysis in Boys and Girls Shows the ADHD Patch, DAYTRANA(TM) (methylphenidate transdermal system), Offered ADHD Symptom Control for 12 Months 7Woods Hole Research Center debuts new image mosaic that will strengthen global forest monitoring 1354 1Woods Hole Research Center debuts new image mosaic that will strengthen global forest monitoring 1354 2Woods Hole Research Center debuts new image mosaic that will strengthen global forest monitoring 1354 3Carrington Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results 1969 1Carrington Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results 1969 2Carrington Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results 1969 3Carrington Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results 1969 4Carrington Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results 1969 5Carrington Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results 1969 6Criteria Predict Womens 5 Year Risk for Fracture 7028 1Criteria Predict Womens 5 Year Risk for Fracture 7028 2Blood vessel blocker aids cancer killing virus 7025 1Blood vessel blocker aids cancer killing virus 7025 2
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Other Medicine Technology:Cougar Biotechnology Announces Presentation of Positive CB7630,Clinical Data at ASCO Annual Meeting 2Cougar Biotechnology Announces Presentation of Positive CB7630,Clinical Data at ASCO Annual Meeting 3Cougar Biotechnology Announces Presentation of Positive CB7630,Clinical Data at ASCO Annual Meeting 4Cougar Biotechnology Announces Presentation of Positive CB7630,Clinical Data at ASCO Annual Meeting 5Cougar Biotechnology Announces Presentation of Positive CB7630,Clinical Data at ASCO Annual Meeting 6Promising Results with Epratuzumab and Chemotherapy in Children,with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 2Promising Results with Epratuzumab and Chemotherapy in Children,with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 3Promising Results with Epratuzumab and Chemotherapy in Children,with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 4Promising Results with Epratuzumab and Chemotherapy in Children,with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 5