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MMR Offers Free Surgical Masks to Call Attention to Importance of Personal Health Records in Preparing for Possible Swine Flu Pandemic

LOS ANGELES, April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MMR Information Systems (OTC Bulletin Board: MMRF), which through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, MyMedicalRecords, Inc. (collectively, "MMR") provides Web-based consumer-controlled Personal Health Records ("PHRs") ( www.mymedicalrecords.com ...

Shire Re-Launches ADHDSupport.com, a Virtual Road Map Providing Information, Tools and Practical Tips About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Newly enhanced Web site designed as an easy-to-navigate tool for consumers Web site developed with recommendations and feedback from an expert in the field of ADHD PHILADELPHIA, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Shire Limited (LSE: SHP, Nasdaq: SHPGY), the global sp...

Spectrum Blue Steel's fresh foreign investment at 18 Billion and the Biosphere process spark attention on a global scale

Spectrum Blue steel's announcement to clean the dump sites and get rid of the garbage has sparked allot of attention. One day after the 18 billion dollar announcement to build 1500 biosphere units in the Philippines environmental Secretary Jose Atienza warned local chief executives they risk...

Nephrologists and Non-Nephrologists Alike Report Increased Attention on Chronic Kidney Disease

EXTON, Pa., May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- BioTrends Research Group, Inc. released a Special Report: "Referrals in Nephrology," providing insight into the referral patterns and co-management of patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (pre-dialysis) from the perspective of Nephrologists, Cardiologists, En...

Hurricane Ups Weather Forecasting Attention For Madison Firm

Hurricane Increases Attention of Weather Forecasting MADISON, WIAs Americans prepare for Hurricane Isabel to hit the East Coast, the accuracy of weather forecasting is on many people minds as they flee their homes and businesses. People are watching TV, listening to radio and accessing the Inter...

Pay attention to your alumni connections when job hunting

Pundits say the principal benefit of a Harvard M.B.A. isn't the learning acquired in the program but rather the blue-chip roster of fellow alums with which you can later associate. As the mythology goes, you can call on a fellow alum to help you out 20 years after graduation and your shared colle...

Schiavo's death calls attention to ethical issues weighed at Bioethics Forum

In late April, at a private research center south of Madison, a group of scientists, academics and even religious leaders will gather to talk about the ethical choices presented by biotechnology's expanding knowledge of the human brain. Hovering over the forum will be the memory of Terri Schiavo....

Auditors paying more attention to IT woes

Editor's note: This is the first in a three-part series of op-ed pieces on corporate governance. The articles, part of WTN Media's Boardroom Perspectives column, are written by associates in the Madison-based public accounting firm Candela Solutions, LLC. Which pieces of information syste...

Bio-energy and cleantech grab attention of investors

Madison, Wis. - In 2000, so-called cleantech investments made up only one percent of the venture capital market in the United States. By late 2006, that slice of the venture capital pie had grown to 14 percent. The message is clear: The markets are warming to technologies that produce alternati...

On the Web, attention spans shrink, the need for value rises

Andy Warhol, who once said everyone will be famous for 15 minutes, couldn't imagine the influence the Internet, blogging, social networks, and Web 2.0 might have on his prediction. With these tools, everyone can have their 15 minutes - but just 15 minutes. Maybe not even that. It seems that 15...

Local biotech startups must compete nationally for investors attention

Madison, Wis. Angel and venture capitalists looking for sound biotechnology investment opportunities in Wisconsin are focusing on a few business strategies that make some life-sciences companies stand out from the crowd, according to a panel of experts who spoke at the Wisconsin Biotechnology &...

GE Healthcare CT technology gets Wall Street Journal attention

Waukesha, Wis. -- GE Healthcare's LightSpeed VCT, the world's first volume computed tomography (CT) system, was recognized today by the Wall Street Journal in the Medical Device category of the publication's global Technology Innovation Awards. The annual awards recognize technological breakthr...

Professor's anti-aging study draws national attention

Madison, Wis. A professor who has worked for the last two decades to see if he can extend the lifespan of rhesus monkeys was featured in the MIT Technology Review's March/April issue. Richard Weindruch, who works with a colony of 78 monkeys at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been exp...

IT critical in pandemic response, but many are not paying attention

Scientists say it's not a matter of if, but when. And when pandemic flu hits an event that could, at the least, keep large sections of the population from working, shut down travel and public institutions and cause infrastructure outages information technology may be called on to ease the burden ...

Viral Genetics Creates Subsidiary to Develop Cancer Therapy

...as the knowledge and experience to take this program forward. Creating a new corporation dedicated to that effort is critical to give this science the attention it deserves. At the same time, it enables Viral Genetics to remain focused on its core mission of pursuing treatments for autoimmune diseases, in addi...

Cadence Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

...tured, or Cadence's clinical trial sites, may raise issues that must be resolved prior to obtaining final approval of the NDA; the risk that increased attention to drug safety issues in general may result in a more cautious approach by the FDA, which could delay the completion of the review process for the Ace...

ETC Biomedical Announces Chamber Sale in India

... time management and paper recordkeeping while ensuring comprehensive documentation of the procedure. These features enable technicians to focus their attention on patient care and management, making your team more effective and efficient. ETC chambers remain the leader in providing a patient friendly ...

Revised: Sinovac Provides Update on Clinical Trial for H1N1 Vaccine Trials

...for Disease Control (CDC), and undertaken by Beijing CDC. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) are paying close attention to this clinical trial. Deputy Director General of MOH Disease Control Department, Donglou Xiao, Director of SFDA Registration Section, Wei Zhang, an...

Sinovac Provides Update on Clinical Trial for H1N1 Vaccine Trials

...for Disease Control (CDC), and undertaken by Beijing CDC. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) are paying great attention to this clinical trial. Deputy Director General of MOH Disease Control Department, Donglou Xiao, Director of SFDA Registration Section, Wei Zhang, and...

Purdue Pharmaceutical Products L.P. and Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sign Exclusive Agreement to Commercialize Intermezzo(R) in the United States

...ng investment. Our agreement with Purdue establishes the potential for a substantial Transcept revenue stream, and now enables us to focus increasing attention on prospective Intermezzo ((R) )commercialization partners in other parts of the world. The increased resources Transcept receives from this collabo...

Seasoned Dermatologist Nissan Pilest of Irvine, CA, Joins SDS Clinical Trials as Clinical Investigator for Dermatology Division

...l Dermatology, located in central Irvine. His 30 year career in dermatological surgery, medical dermatology and cosmetic anti-aging brought him to the attention of SDS Clinical Trials administrator Nanci Hook-Seid. "We're delighted Dr. Pilest has agreed to join us in this expansion of our clinical trial...

Sundia Shortens CRO Shipment Delivery Time with Express Customs Clearance in Shanghai

...ing to Mr. Wei Zhengrong, Logistics Manager of Sundia. In light of the rapid growth of the CRO industry in China, the government is paying more attention to creating an attractive environment for the operation of CRO companies in the country. Because the timing of CRO shipments is critical for successfu...

Study Published in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health Demonstrated Once-Daily Vyvanse(R) (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) CII Provided Significant Improvement of ADHD Symptoms for Children at 13 Hours After Administration

...iated with significant improvement in behavior and attention in children at each time point measured, with impr...Vyvanse compared with placebo as measured by SKAMP attention (SKAMP-A), and Permanent Product Measure of Perfor...pecialist physician. Shire focuses its business on attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), human g...

Looking Older Than You Are May Have Little to Do With Wrinkles

...en breakdown, a cascade effect occurs." With dozens of her patient photos and two close-up live feed demonstrations, Dr. Fitzgerald held rapt attention of the conference attendees and her fellow panel members. "Correct placement is critical," she explained. "You can find the breaks in t...

Heart disease: Research off the beating patch

...co) made from microscopically thin fibers that serve as a scaffold to which the cells can adhere. The group's latest achievements have attracted the attention of the American Heart Association, who picked the research as one of the most noteworthy achievements of this year's Cardiovascular Sciences Annual Co...

Environmental Tectonics Corporation Announces Promotion of Don R. Webber to VP of Sales for their BioMedical Division

... time management and paper recordkeeping while ensuring comprehensive documentation of the procedure. These features enable technicians to focus their attention on patient care and management, making your team more effective and efficient. ETC chambers remain the leader in providing a patient friendl...

Covance to Sell Its Interactive Voice and Web Response Services and Enter Into a Multi-Year Marketing Agreement with Phase Forward

...grated data management platform and Covance's integrated clinical trial solutions. The transaction also allows Covance's management team to focus more attention and investments on growing our service offerings in the larger markets we serve." "Covance and Phase Forward are committed to working togethe...

Brain Monitor Eliminates Need for Routine Oxygen With Propofol - Friedberg's Triad Unveiled

...hose appearance they want to change that little thought is given to the anesthesia that will accompany the surgery. Some studies say patients pay more attention to the next car they will purchase than the anesthesia for their cosmetic surgery. Propofol or Diprivan, the drug recently found at Michael Jackso...

Dr. Daniel Ronel Selects Artefill to Meet Growing Patient Demand for a Longer Lasting Dermal Filler

...Herald, and was named one of Albuquerque's 2007 Top Docs by Albuquerque, the Magazine. He can be found on the web at www.danielronelmd.com . attention MEDIA: To download Artefill patient before and after pictures visit http://www.artefill.com/content/c/beforeandafter/overview.asp Contact: ...

UCR physicist receives highest honor US government gives young scientists or engineers

...oms only one atomic layer thick, with the unique characteristic that its electrons behave as if they have zero mass. Graphene has attracted tremendous attention from academic and industrial sectors for its potential as the "material of the future" to supplement or replace silicon in electronic circuits. Bes...

CEL-SCI Corporation Releases Letter to Shareholders

...fore, we expect the Phase II results to be representative of the results one can expect in the Phase III trial. 5. Insufficient attention to manufacturing issues: We have validated our manufacturing process and built a dedicated manufacturing facility for Multikine. ...

Study Showed VYVANSE(R) (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) CII Provided Significant Efficacy at 14 Hours After Administration in Adults with ADHD in an Adult Simulated Workplace Environment

...mulated workplace environment study in adults with attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). VYVANSE is...ed in tests and activities that require a level of attention needed in many workplace settings. The efficacy o...pecialist physician. Shire focuses its business on attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), human g...

AFFiRiS AG: 1st Place in Venture Capital & Private Equity Awards for MIG Fonds and AFFiRiS

...te advances in technology, but also to promote individuals and aims that are as visionary as they are clear. Our MIG fund managers also pay particular attention to ensuring that the target markets of our potential investees are of a sufficient size, and that the businesses we finance have the potential to beco...

NeoStem Featured in Business Week; 'Promising' Adult Stem Cell Market Discussed in Fortune-CNNMoney.com Article

... of NeoStem's adult stem cell therapeutic development initiatives. We have achieved numerous milestones in the past few months that have attracted the attention of investors who believe in the commercial as well as medical promise of this field. Articles such as that in Business Week and CNNMoney.com are c...

Video: Varicose Veins, Much More Than a Cosmetic Issue, Can Prove a Health Risk

...cose veins," said Iliana Portela, Registered Nurse with Vein Clinics of America. "To be the strong support our family needs, women need to pay special attention to their bodies and speak with a doctor if they experience any pain, swelling, and fatigue in the legs as these can be symptoms of varicose veins." ...

Next Stage Solutions Announces Three New Financial Services For Emerging Business

...- implementing new financial strategies at emerging businesses. Our client-management system is geared toward extensive communication and unparalleled attention to detail. Our team meets regularly to exchange ideas about your company's challenges. Together, they pass on their collective knowledge to your assig...

Sigma-Aldrich Honored With CIO 100 Award for Innovative Web Research Tool, Your Favorite Gene powered by Ingenuity

...th the life science community. We are honored to receive a CIO 100 award for our ongoing efforts." "This year's CIO 100 awards draw well-deserved attention to companies that are innovating and creating business value with IT," said Maryfran Johnson, editor in chief of CIO magazine & Events. "These w...

FDA Approves Labeling Change for VYVANSE(R) (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) CII to Include Supplementary Clinical Data Supporting Efficacy at 13 Hours Postdose in Children Aged 6 to 12 with ADHD

... to the prescribing information for its once-daily attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treatment VY...VYVANSE compared with placebo as measured by SKAMP attention (SKAMP-A), and Permanent Product Measure of Perfor...pecialist physician. Shire focuses its business on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), human genet...

Cimzia(R) (certolizumab pegol) Provides Long-Term Remission and Response Rates in Infliximab-Refractory Crohn's Patients

...en infrequently reported with CIMZIA. The causal relationship of these events to CIMZIA remains unclear. Advise all patients to seek immediate medical attention if they develop signs and symptoms suggestive of blood dyscrasias or infection (e.g., persistent fever, bruising, bleeding, pallor) while on CIMZIA. C...

Medivation Announces Pricing of Public Offering

...rospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from J.P. Morgan's prospectus department at 4 Chase Metrotech Center, CS Level, Brooklyn, NY 11245, attention Prospectus Department (telephone number 718-242-8002). About Medivation Medivation, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the r...