HHS Secretary Leavitt Praised for Defending Physicians' Conscience Rights

WASHINGTON, March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt was praised for defending physicians' conscience rights by Deirdre McQuade, spokesperson on pro-life issues for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. She made her comments on March 19 following ...

West Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results

...published cost-of-living or similar indices; and claims associated with product quality, including product liability, and the related costs of defending and obtaining insurance indemnifying us for the cost of such claims. Other Risks: the cost and progress of develo...

STAAR Surgical Generates Cash From Operations During Second Quarter

...e delays, the need in certain future FDA submissions to satisfy additional and potentially costly requirements such as third party audits, the cost of defending pending litigation and satisfying judgment in the event of an adverse ruling, for which we have taken no reserve, the negative effect of the global re...

NBTY Reports Third Quarter Results

...rtain geographical areas; (xiii) the inability of NBTY to obtain and/or renew insurance and/or the costs of the same; (xiv) exposure to and expense of defending and resolving product liability and intellectual property claims and other litigation; (xv) the ability of NBTY to successfully implement its business...

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

...th rates and general domestic and international economic conditions, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; and the costs of defending or resolving putative class action securities litigation and lawsuits, investigations or other proceedings resulting from our September 2007 settlemen...

Investigation Shows Threats, Restrictions Impose Severe Obstacles for Abortion Providers, Women Seeking Abortions

...in, according to a report released today by the Center for Reproductive Rights, a leading reproductive rights advocacy group. The report, defending Human Rights: Abortion Providers Facing Threats, Restrictions, and Harassment , documents a four-month investigation of challenges facing abortion ...

NBTY Acquisition of Julian Graves Unconditionally Cleared

...rtain geographical areas; (xiii) the inability of NBTY to obtain and/or renew insurance and/or the costs of the same; (xiv) exposure to and expense of defending and resolving product liability and intellectual property claims and other litigation; (xv) the ability of NBTY to successfully implement its business...

Review of STAAR's Application for the Visian(R) Toric Implantable Collamer(R) Lens by FDA to Resume

... public accounting firm has expressed doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern in their opinion on our financial statements, the cost of defending pending litigation and satisfying judgment in the event of an adverse ruling, for which we have taken no reserve, the effect the global recession may ...

Review of STAAR's Application for the Visian(R) Toric Implantable Collamer(R) Lens by FDA to Resume

... public accounting firm has expressed doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern in their opinion on our financial statements, the cost of defending pending litigation and satisfying judgment in the event of an adverse ruling, for which we have taken no reserve, the effect the global recession may ...

C'elle(SM) Featured on ABC Action News in Tampa Bay

...; any natural disaster such as a tornado, other disaster (fire) or act of terrorism that adversely affects stored specimens; the costs associated with defending or prosecuting litigation matters and any material adverse result from such matters; decreases in asset valuations; any continued negative effect from...

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NOVAVAX Achieves Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Production Milestone

...re collaborations with industry partners and governments and the terms, timing and success of any such collaboration; the cost of filing, prosecuting, defending and enforcing any patent claims and other intellectual property rights; our ability to obtain rights to technology; competition for clinical resources...

Prospective Clinical Advantages of Trabecular Metal(TM) Technology Highlighted in Comparative Study

...th rates and general domestic and international economic conditions, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; and the costs of defending or resolving putative class action securities litigation and lawsuits, investigations or other proceedings resulting from our September 2007 settlemen...

CEL-SCI Corporation Releases Letter to Shareholders

...irst immunotherapeutic agent in a new class of drugs called "Immune SIMULATORS". Immune SIMULATORS simulate the way our natural immune system acts in defending us against cancer. As opposed to other immunotherapies which are designed to target a single or limited number of specific antigens or molecules, Imm...

Comparative Study Shows Significant Bone In-growth and Advanced Clinical Outcomes Using Zimmer's Trabecular Metal(TM) Technology

...th rates and general domestic and international economic conditions, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; and the costs of defending or resolving putative class action securities litigation and lawsuits, investigations or other proceedings resulting from our September 2007 settlemen...

CEL-SCI Enters Agreement With National Institutes of Health Clinical Center To Determine the Molecular Basis of Multikine Anti-Tumor Effect

...first immunotherapeutic agent in a new class of drugs called "Immune SIMULATORS." Immune SIMULATORS simulate the way our natural immune system acts in defending us against cancer. As opposed to other immunotherapies which are designed to target a single or limited number of specific antigens or molecules, Immu...

CEL-SCI Expects to Take Delivery of New Manufacturing Facility on October 8, 2008

...first immunotherapeutic agent in a new class of drugs called "Immune SIMULATORS". Immune SIMULATORS simulate the way our natural immune system acts in defending us against cancer. As opposed to other immunotherapies which are designed to target a single or limited number of specific antigens or molecules, Immu...

Novavax Announces Proprietary Method to Create SARS Vaccine and Renewal of NIH Funding for SARS Vaccine Development

... enter into future collaborations with industry partners and the terms, timing and success of any such collaboration; the cost of filing, prosecuting, defending and enforcing any patent claims and other intellectual property rights; our ability to obtain rights to technology; competition for clinical resources...

Early Research Suggests Umbilical Cord Blood Cell Therapy May Reduce Progression of Alzheimer's Disease

...; any natural disaster such as a tornado, other disaster (fire) or act of terrorism that adversely affects stored specimens; the costs associated with defending or prosecuting litigation matters and any material adverse result from such matters; decreases in asset valuations; any continued negative effect from...

CEL-SCI Corporation Reports First Quarter Financial Results

...first immunotherapeutic agent in a new class of drugs called "Immune SIMULATORS". Immune SIMULATORS simulate the way our natural immune system acts in defending us against cancer. As opposed to other immunotherapies which are designed to target a single or limited number of specific antigens or molecules, Immu...

CEL-SCI Corporation Announces 2007 Financial Results

...first immunotherapeutic agent in a new class of drugs called "Immune SIMULATORS". Immune SIMULATORS simulate the way our natural immune system acts in defending us against cancer. As opposed to other immunotherapies which are designed to target a single or limited number of specific antigens or molecules, Immu...

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'Science Under Siege'

... and other questionable claims popularized by the media and mass culture. In this new collection of outstanding recent articles, SCIENCE UNDER SCIEGE: defending SCIENCE, EXPOSING PSEUDOSCIENCE (Prometheus Books, $21.98), editor Kendrick Frazier has selected some of the best writing on topics of current interes...

Bacteria play role in preventing spread of malaria

...tects the mosquito from Plasmodium infection. The same immune factors that are needed to control the mosquito's infection from the microbes are also defending against the malaria parasite Plasmodium ," said George Dimopoulos, PhD, senior author of the study and associate professor with Johns Hopkins Malaria...

BIO-key(R) Granted Patent for Trusted Biometric Device Security Solution

...IO-key's security solutions for transmission of private sensitive authentication data from the client device to a central server authentication point, defending enterprise or centralized authentication applications from security breaches. BIO-key's patents also support the use of standards including the Trus...

Weizmann Institute scientists discover how cancer cells survive a chemotherapy drug

...computer could identify them. A chemotherapy drug was introduced 24 hours into this period, after which the cells began the process of either dying or defending themselves against the drug. The team's efforts have produced a comprehensive library of tagged cells, images and data on cancer cell proteins a ...

UT Southwestern researchers identify gene linked to inherited form of fatal lung disease

... DALLAS Dec. 19, 2008 Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have determined that a mutation in a gene known for its role in defending the lungs against invading pathogens is responsible for some inherited cases of a lethal lung disease affecting older adults. The same mutation may al...

Climate change opens new avenue for spread of invasive plants

... GAINESVILLE, Fla. Plants that range northward because of climate change may be better at defending themselves against local enemies than native plants. So concludes a team of scientists including a University of Florida geneticist. The team's fin...

Biologists, educators recognize excellence in evolution education

...pport the teaching of evolution provided by AIBS and BSCS. "This is a great honor, especially considering the roles AIBS and BSCS have played in defending the teaching of evolution. Helping students understand and appreciate nature is a basic goal of every science teacher, and few ideas in science can do...

US Air Force grant targets medical evacuation procedures

...ies. "Determining the ideal time to fly could reduce infection, minimize hospital stays and result in fewer amputations and deaths for the soldiers defending our country," adds Dorlac. Because of the nature of a combat zone, the average medical evaluation plane quickly ascends 8,000 feet within 10 minut...

Southwest Pilots Launch TSA Demonstration Project to Test Biometric Screening

...ots of Southwest Airlines. SWAPA works to provide a secure and rewarding career for Southwest pilots and their families through negotiating contracts, defending contractual rights and actively promoting professionalism and safety. For more information on the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association, visit http:...

New book tutors future presidents and public on science behind the headlines

... 'I don't care if you are pro- or anti-nuke, you're going to learn about nukes. Maybe your opinion will be strengthened; if so, you will have a way of defending your opinion that is far more powerful than just stating it. Maybe your opinion will change. I don't know, and that is not my role. My role is to give...

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Two-time Defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson Joins the Team at CORD:USE Cord Blood Bank to Help Win the Race for Life

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- CORD:USE Cord Blood Bank is proud to announce that two-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson has joined its team. "We're honored to have this NASCAR superstar and terrific person on our team," states Dr. Edward Guindi, Pres...

Novavax Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

...collaborations with industry partners and the government and the terms, timing and success of any such collaboration; the cost of filing, prosecuting, defending and enforcing any patent claims and other intellectual property rights; our ability to obtain rights to technology; competition for clinical resources...

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announces financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009

... non-recurring items. Adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) per share and Adjusted EBITDA also exclude litigation expenses related to defending intellectual property claims. Revenue, as adjusted, excludes non-recurring, non-operating revenue derived from license agreements and other license re...

CuraGen Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

...ile we continue to deny any wrongdoing or liability with respect to the claims asserted in the class action suits, unfortunately, the monthly costs of defending against these lawsuits far outweighed the benefits of continued litigation. Therefore, we have agreed to the terms of a settlement, which will includ...

Zimmer Launches New Medical Education and BioSkills Training Program

...th rates and general domestic and international economic conditions, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; and the costs of defending or resolving putative class action securities litigation and lawsuits, investigations or other proceedings resulting from our September 2007 settlemen...

Novavax Announces Repayment of $5 Million of Convertible Debt

...ations with industry partners and the government and the terms, timing and success of any such collaboration; the cost of filing, prosecuting, defending and enforcing any patent claims and other intellectual property rights; our ability to obtain rights to technology; competition for clinical resources...

Spanish Government Selects Novavax's VLP Technology for Comprehensive Flu Vaccine Solution in Spain

...collaborations with industry partners and the government and the terms, timing and success of any such collaboration; the cost of filing, prosecuting, defending and enforcing any patent claims and other intellectual property rights; our ability to obtain rights to technology; competition for clinical resources...

Novavax Appoints Stanley Erck to Board of Directors

...ons with industry partners and the government and the terms, timing and success of any such collaboration; the cost of filing, prosecuting, defending and enforcing any patent claims and other intellectual property rights; our ability to obtain rights to technology; competition for clinical resources...

Preclinical Proof-of-Concept Studies Published for Novavax Seasonal Influenza Virus-Like-Particle Vaccine

...ons with industry partners and the government and the terms, timing and success of any such collaboration; the cost of filing, prosecuting, defending and enforcing any patent claims and other intellectual property rights; our ability to obtain rights to technology; competition for clinical resources...

Americans United for Life: Obama's Disbanding Bioethics Council Raises Troubling Questions

...s a nation in which everyone is welcomed in life and protected in law. The first national pro-life organization in America, AUL has been committed to defending human life through vigorous judicial, legislative, and educational efforts at both the federal and state levels since 1971. The Wall Street Journal ...

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Blood

...life throughout the body. It also supplies the tissues with nutrients, removes waste products, and contains various components of the immune system defending the body against infection . Hormones also travel in the blood. There are about 4-6 liters of blood in an average human body, accounting for appr...

Rudolf Steiner

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White blood cells

... White blood cells (WBCs), or leukocytes, are cells of the immune system defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials. Five different and diverse types of leukocytes exist, but they are all produced... ...

Leukocytes

... White blood cells (WBCs), or leukocytes , are cells of the immune system defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials. Five different and diverse types of leukocytes exist, but they are all produced... ...

Immune cell

... White blood cells (WBCs), or leukocytes, are cells of the immune system defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials. Five different and diverse types of leukocytes exist, but they are all produced... ...

Animals

... and Infant Animals ! ... National animal advocacy organization dedicated to ending the institutionalized exploitation and abuse of animals by defending their rights, welfare and habitat. ...