Press Statement: Roche Affirms That Tamiflu(R) is in Ample Supply Nationwide

NUTLEY, N.J., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to recent media reports, Roche would like to reaffirm that there is ample supply of Tamiflu(R) (oseltamivir phosphate) antiviral medication for the 2007-2008 flu season, and that physicians and patients can feel confident the drug is on hand if...

Cancer Risk Pronounced in Women With an Ample Waist

An international study has pointed out that women with a 34 inch waist carry twice the risk of ailing cancer of the womb, as compared// to women who boast of trimmer waists. Nearly 5500 women suffer endometrial cancer every year, a rate that has gone up by 19% as compared to the figures in 19...

Canada dishes out ample funding for health care .

A report published by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, an independent organization in Canada appointed// by the federal and provincial governments to track health care expenditure incurred by the government reveals that the provincial and territorial governments of Canada continues...

Vital Facts of Short Term Diets - Catch The Vitamin Behind An Ample Waist!

If Vitamin C levels are low in the body and you are on a dieting course, there might be a tendency to get prosperous at the waist, say researchers. Nutrition scientists from// Arizona State University report that the amount of Vitamin C in the body has a direct relation with the lower body fat. ...

NHP Reports 2009 Second Quarter Results

...he quarterly period ended June 30, 2009 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. "NHP's strong balance sheet is anchored by low leverage, ample liquidity and modest capital commitments through June 2011. Always looking to improve our balance sheet in this economic environment, to date we rais...

Pregnant Women, Health-Care Workers Top Swine Flu Vaccine Candidates

...get the vaccine. For example, only 15 percent of Americans typically get a seasonal flu shot, according to the AP . According to the panelists, if ample vaccine does become available, all non-elderly adults should be urged to get a shot. The advisory panel's recommendations followed findings that H1...

Iowa Committee Produces Principles for National Efforts to Reform Health Care

... to the greatest number of consumers. The goal for health reform should be no different. Value in health care means higher quality care at lower cost. ample evidence exists that improving value is possible, but not without a transformation in provider practices, purchaser coverage agreements, and patient e...

The Gift of Life Flows Through Your Veins!

...r you, your family, neighbors, and friends. NYBC serves one of the most diverse areas in the nation making it imperative that we not only maintain an ample blood supply, but also collect blood that closely mirrors the diversity of the communities we serve. A shortage of diverse blood donors can seriously...

National Autism Association Teams Up With 12 Organizations to End Abusive Restraint and Seclusion in Schools

...to sit still, more schools are showing them the ropes." They're asking lawmakers to ban dangerous restraint and seclusion and enforce proper training, ample reporting, and better monitoring. Empowering parents is also key. "Thanks to organizations like APRAIS and Families Against Restraint and Seclus...

Electronic Medical Record Technology Uptake Faces Challenges

...ders-InterStudy. "There's a physician shortage in Phoenix, so with overcrowded waiting rooms, it's difficult for doctors and their staffs to carve out ample time for training on EMR technology." Financial issues are another factor in physicians opting out of EMR deals, as the system requires a signifi...

Stand Up to Cancer awards $73.6 million for novel, groundbreaking cancer research

...s sizes all over the country. A novel Facebook application enables users to share their personal connections to cancer. The online community provides ample opportunity to share SU2C's efforts via a variety of social media outlets, including Twitter, Facebook, AOL, myspace, youtube, flickr and several othe...

NHP Reports 2009 First Quarter Results

... the balance sheet is center stage with premiums placed on low leverage and ample liquidity. As evidenced by recent credit rating upgrades from Moody's and ...n an enterprise value basis, our leverage is a conservative 40% and we have ample liquidity with about $80 million of cash and the full capacity of our $700 ...

InfuSystem Holdings Reports $9.2 Million of Revenue and 45% Increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the First Quarter of 2009

...n of adjusted EBITDA, a 45% increase compared to the first quarter of 2008. This contributed to the Company's continued strong operating cash flow and ample cash reserves, allowing us to improve the balance sheet by aggressively paying down debt. Shortly following the first quarter, we made a $5.3 million...

Along With Hand Washing and Covering Up When Coughing, Add Nose Washing to Steps Consumers Looking to Take for Flu Prevention

...ing can help prevent contracting a flu virus, and the CDC does not include nasal washing in its recommendations for preventing infection with the flu, ample clinical research has demonstrated that using a saline solution to irrigate sinuses is a safe and effective way to alleviate sinus pain, reduce conges...

Aesthetic Medical Educators Training Successfully Trains Over 2,000 Medical Professionals on Aesthetic Procedures

...ing training from AMET, these professionals are guaranteed comprehensive training on the procedure(s) of his/her choice, in a small class size with an ample amount of hands-on training. Participants who attend AMET's training seminars leave with enough information and experience to immediately incorporate...

Rice students win NASA national design award

...ce of engineering. The OEDK, which opened last December in a renovated facility that once was part of campus food services, gives engineering students ample space, the right tools and expertise to complete their required senior design projects. The renovations were made possible through generous donations ...

Halo Pharmaceutical Welcomes Dr. George Bobotas as Its Chief Scientific Officer

...ing of topical ointments, solid dosage forms(tablets and capsules), liquids, suppositories, associated packaging (tablet, powder, liquids and HUD) and ample laboratory space for formulation development, pre-clinical and clinical supplies and support of commercial operations. An additional asset is the site...

MediTract's Compliance Management Tools Improve Efficiencies at Martin Memorial Health Systems

...to include licensing and certifications for various purposes. MediTract also alerts key personnel to contract expiration and critical dates, providing ample time for users to renegotiate contracts terms or to terminate agreements, as well as other user defined contract critical dates. "The expiratio...

Endure Medical Redefines Ophthalmic Surgical Microscopes

...nnot penetrate down into the opening as can co-axial light. Due to the fact that red reflex is so optimized, less light is actually needed to provide ample visualization, thus resulting in a safer and more comfortable procedure for the patient. The Reflex is fully capable of supporting any accessory i...

Media Alert: Tips on Skiing Safely From the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

...ncy situations and have a plan to reach medical personnel to treat injuries. Wear proper footwear that provides warmth and dryness, as well as ample ankle support. Pay attention to warnings about upcoming storms and severe drops in temperature to ensure safety. According to t...

Huntsman Responds to S&P Action

...YSE: HUN ) corporate credit rating. In response to S&P's action, Huntsman reaffirms that its operations are sound and that its liquidity is ample to weather the current global economic recession. Huntsman has met the challenging operating environment by putting in action a plan to reduce annual...

Image Sensors 2009 Conference & Exhibit - Call for Presentations

...nars are also invited at this time. Preconference seminars are classroom style workshops intended for 20-30 participants. They are designed to provide ample time for in-depth discussion, questions and answers, and student-instructor interaction. A completed submission should include your affiliation, s...

Call for Presentations: Applications of High-Power Semiconductor Lasers Conference & Exhibit

...nars are also invited at this time. Preconference seminars are classroom style workshops intended for 20-30 participants. They are designed to provide ample time for in-depth discussion, questions and answers, and student-instructor interaction. A completed submission should include your affiliation, s...

Recent Industry Developments Reaffirm Positive Glucose Industry Outlook

...demand. With our new expanded glucose manufacturing capability, combined that with our strategic location in Shandong province, which provides us with ample supply of corn, and our best-in-class pharmaceutical grade glucose products, we will now be able to support our customers' growth as well as reduce th...

American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- March 4, 2009

... in chemistry matters in the quest for solutions. This sweeping panorama of challenges includes topics such as providing a hungry, thirsty world with ample supplies of safe food and clean water; developing alternatives to petroleum to fuel the global economy; preserving the environment and assuring a sust...

Clarient Renews and Expands Mezzanine Credit Facility With Safeguard

...," said Ron Andrews , Clarient's Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe the staging of the warrants in our new agreement provides us ample time to source longer term financing solutions. Clearly, having this renewed and expanded line will allow us to focus on delivering the key milestone...

Nationwide Medical/Surgical Reveals Their Help Sheet For Those Infected with Influenza Virus

...ures one can take to lessen the severity of the flu. The most important thing to do if one gets the flu is to rest at home. It is important to get ample sleep and to drink plenty of liquids. Sleeping helps the body spend its energy fighting the illness and drinking liquids helps the body avoid dehydrat...

Ample Supplies of Relenza Available as Flu Season Peaks

... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK ) is prepared with ample supplies of the influenza antiviral medication RELENZA(R) (zanamivir) Inhalation Powder ( www.RELENZA.com ) to meet public health needs as the current...

Arm Fractures Indicate Greater Risk of Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients

...derly patients at risk for fractures, whether or not the patient has had a fracture," added Dr. Clinton. "What I tell my patients is that we have ample evidence now to support the use of biphosphenates to reduce the risk of fragility fractures, and especially reduce the risk of hip fractures, even wit...

American Chemical Society's Weekly PessPac -- Feb. 18, 2009

... in chemistry matters in the quest for solutions. This sweeping panorama of challenges includes topics such as providing a hungry, thirsty world with ample supplies of safe food and clean water; developing alternatives to petroleum to fuel the global economy; preserving the environment and assuring a sust...

NHP Reports 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

... "Our disciplined approach to acquisitions and balance sheet management has resulted in conservative leverage, an excellent fixed charge coverage and ample liquidity. Given the strength of our balance sheet and modest capital commitments, we believe we have positioned ourselves well to capitalize on stra...

The Quantum Group Announces Standing-Room-Only PWeR(TM) Demonstrations at Pri-Med South Expo

...onsible for the development of PWeR. Martinez delivered each of the presentations which lasted approximately 45 minutes each. Attendees arrived with ample time preceding each of the scheduled presentations to ensure they would have a seat. Martinez offered his comments on the event. "This was an...

Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Reports $0.26 Pro Forma EPS on 8.6% Sales Growth for the Fourth Quarter 2008

..."All elements of our company improved on last year's results to enable us to achieve 34.4% EPS growth in 2008. Hanger has a stable capital structure, ample liquidity to grow and handle our needs, as well as strong cash flow. I am proud of our team's accomplishments in 2008, and while we are concerned abou...

Cynosure Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008

...or. With more than $95 million in cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities and investments at year end, and no long-term debt, we believe we have ample capital to execute our strategy." Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures To supplement Cynosure's consolidated financial statements presente...

Physician Home Visits Centerpiece of New AmeriChoice and INSPIRIS Partnership in Philadelphia

...nt to help resolve day-to-day problems with self-management of chronic conditions. The visits are patient-centered and last about 45 minutes, allowing ample time to observe the patient in the home environment and assess financial, social and safety issues that aren't apparent during a typical physician off...

Halo Pharmaceutical Welcomes Al Rosenston as its Vice President, Business Development

...ng of topical ointments, solid dosage forms (tablets and capsules), liquids, suppositories, associated packaging (tablet, powder, liquids and HUD) and ample laboratory space for formulation development, pre-clinical and clinical supplies and support of commercial operations. An additional asset is the sit...

'X-Tremely' Dangerous Sports

...de or in a cold environment such as an indoor ice rink. Wear proper footwear that provides warmth and dryness, as well as ample ankle support. When falling, try to fall on your side or buttocks. Roll over naturally, turning your head in the directio...

IK4 develops a portable device for detecting Salmonella in under an hour

...ional laboratory inside a chip ( Lab on a Chip ) (see photograph). Moreover, it is highly specific, rapid, portable and user-friendly. In this way, an ample range of possible users -hospitals, health centres and the food industry, amongst others have available a device equipped with an optical reading sys...

The Doctors Company Provides Tips for Physicians to Minimize Risk While Practicing Medicine by Phone or E-mail

...ask, recommended responses for minor problems, and which calls to refer immediately to a doctor or schedule for an office appointment. Give callers ample time to explain their problems. Avoid leading questions. For example, instead of asking, "Do you have any chest pain?" ask, "Exactly wh...

WellPoint to Reduce Operating Expenses for Continued Long-Term Success

...edicare Advantage or Medicare Part D compliance process. "WellPoint remains a financially strong company with a diverse investment portfolio and ample liquidity," said Wayne DeVeydt, chief financial officer, WellPoint, Inc. "We proactively manage our business and make adjustments based on market cond...