Consumers Encouraged to Add Personal Health Records (PHR) to Hurricane Preparedness Checklist
35 Million U.S. Residents At Risk with Atlantic Hurricane Predictions; Are Their Medical Records Safe? ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- With hurricane season upon us, more than 35 million Americans are at risk for Atlantic hurricanes, and potentially so are their medical records....HF patients in France still encouraged to enjoy their food -- even if it's not as salty as before
The individualised management programme of France's "Rseau Respecti-coeur" makes quality of life the first objective for heart failure patients, and one of the network's dieticians, Mme Hlne Guibert, explained that the heart-healthy eating recommended in the programme need not be a source of frust...Smith & Nephew Encouraged by United Kingdom NPWT Patent Court Decision
HULL, England, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management business (LSE: SN; NYSE: SNN ) announces that the Patents Court, in the High Court of Justice of England and Wales, has ruled as invalid 7 out of the 10 claims asserted against Smith & Nephew of the...Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Take Another Look at COBRA Options
Stimulus Provides Relief on Premiums, Re-enrollment Opportunities HARRISBURG, Pa., March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario today advised Pennsylvanians who were recently laid off from a job that offered health insurance to know that that the federal stimulus pack...AJWS Encouraged by Obama Move to Rescind Global Gag Rule
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Jewish World Service (AJWS) has applauded President Barack Obama for lifting the global gag rule, a ban on U.S. funding for family planning services provided by overseas NGOs offering abortion services or counseling as part of their program...Families Encouraged to Enjoy Healthy Kids Fest at the Blue Cross RiverRink January 11
Independence Blue Cross members save on ice skating admission PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (IBC) is encouraging families to attend this year's Healthy Kids Fest on Sunday, January 11, 2009, at the Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing, from 1 p.m. to 5 p....ASGE encouraged by drop in colorectal cancer deaths
OAK BROOK, Ill. November 26, 2008 The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) heralds the recent news of a decline in U.S. cancer deaths and incidence rates, with colorectal cancer among the top three cancers with significant declines. ASGE, representing the specialists in colore...Women with Breast Implants Encouraged To Go Beyond Regular Mammogram Screening
Plastic surgery portal NewImage.com promotes the importance of annual mammograms and breast self-examination during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encourages women with breast implants to be extra cautious when getting a mammogram. Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) Octobe...Lupus Research Institute Highly Encouraged by Benlysta(TM) Trial Results
First Phase 3 Lupus Drug Trial in Decades to Show Effectiveness NEW YORK, July 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local organizations congratulate Human Genome Sciences (HGS) and GlaxoSmithKline on the high...The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is Encouraged by Promising News for Myeloma Patients
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Pharmaceuticals and Johnson & Johnson have reported that an interim analysis of a large, randomized, international Phase III trial comparing melphalan-prednisone (MP) with MP in combination with Velcade(R) (bortezomib) showed that the pat...First Potential Lupus-Specific Treatment in Sight
...ce the Eisenhower Administration, the news today indicates that it is possible to develop new, safe, and effective therapies for lupus. We are greatly encouraged by the positive top-line data which shows that HGS' 52-week BENLYSTA study met its primary endpoint. These results provide hope that this complex chro...Leading Experts Endorse Bioheart's Muscle Stem Cell MyoCell Therapy
...t variety seem to be able to overcome this barrier...and this is what's so exciting about the myoblast trials that Bioheart has proposed. We are very encouraged and would like very much to continue these trials." Highlights from the call include Dr. Doris Taylor's, Director, Center for Cardiovascular Repa...Vari-Lase Endovenous Laser System
Description:...to close as the fiber is gradually removed. Endovenous laser therapy can be performed in a physicians office in less than one hour, and the patient is encouraged to walk immediately following the procedure....First human gets new antibody aimed at hepatitis C virus
...in combination with new antiviral drugs for treatment in patients with newly diagnosed HCV infection. "There is still more work to be done, but we are encouraged by the progress of this program to date," Dr. Ambrosino noted. "And we are grateful to the people who have volunteered to participate in this Phase 1 ...La Jolla Institute discovers novel tumor suppressor
...ngs need to be explored in other tumors. And, of course, its application in human disease needs further study. But we hope other researchers will be encouraged by our work and that it will prompt not only further analysis of this mechanism's role in various diseases, but attempts to develop drugs that would a...Aware, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
...ng the effect of stock-based compensation, of $2.9 million, or $0.13 per share. Michael Tzannes, Aware's chief executive officer, said, "We are encouraged by the modest growth in our revenues this quarter. Our goal is to generate shareholder value by targeting growing portions of the biometrics, DSL tes...Research shows rates of severe childhood obesity have tripled
...e findings reinforce the fact that medically-based programs to treat obesity are needed throughout the United States and insurance companies should be encouraged to cover this care." The research was published on-line and will appear in the September print edition. Skelton and colleagues compared data from t...A 'heart healthy' diet and ongoing, moderate physical activity may protect against cognitive decline
...ty to process complex information quickly. "Sedentary individuals should be encouraged to engage in physical activity at least occasionally," Barnes said. "People who are currently active should be encouraged to maintain or increase their activity levels." Moderate Long-Term Phys...Autonomous robot detects shrapnel
...Frequency Control . Since the researchers achieved positive results using a rudimentary robot and a basic artificial intelligence program, they are encouraged that simple and reasonably safe procedures will become routine in the near future as robot and artificial intelligence technology improves. "We sho...Demonstration Features Commercial Technology for Combating Terrorism
... state and local homeland security, law enforcement and other first-responder personnel from throughout the United States, and defense media have been encouraged to register and attend the 2009 Force Protection Equipment Demonstration (FPED VII). The event will be held at Stafford Regional Airport and Marine Co...Low levels of vitamin D linked to common vaginal infection in pregnant women
...s of vitamin D based on these findings, but they should talk with their doctor if they have concerns about their vitamin D status. All women should be encouraged to eat a healthy diet and take a prenatal vitamin before they become pregnant or as soon as they find out they are pregnant." ...Association for Molecular Pathology joins ACLU to challenge gene patents
... the practice of granting patents on single genes, sequences of the genome or correlations between genetic variations and biological states. AMP also encouraged groups that currently hold gene patents, including higher educational and research institutions, not to grant exclusive licenses to access those paten...Demonstration Features Commercial Technology for Combating Terrorism
... state and local homeland security, law enforcement and other first-responder personnel from throughout the United States, and defense media have been encouraged to register and attend the 2009 Force Protection Equipment Demonstration (FPED VII). The event will be held at Stafford Regional Airport and Marine Co...Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
...hat our financial and human resources are sufficient to pursue a variety of strategies, which we will discuss in detail as they are developed. We are encouraged in that regard by renewed investors' appetite for investing in our industry. While there can be no assurance, we hope, if we obtain positive results ...Amicus Therapeutics Announces Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
...gress over the upcoming months. Additionally, Amicus continues to be encouraged with its preclinical studies with AT2220 in combination with ERT. As previ...utics.com under Investors: Events and Presentations. Web participants are encouraged to go to the Web site 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register...SENOMYX ANNOUNCES CORPORATE UPDATE AND SECOND QUARTER 2009 FINANCIAL RESULTS
...e for the many manufacturers who want to improve the taste characteristics of food, beverage, healthcare, and other products," Snyder stated. "We are encouraged by the data from our recent taste tests and the possibility of addressing the needs of potential new collaborators." Senomyx is also continuing...Oncothyreon appoints Diana Hausman as Vice President of Clinical Development
...alified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. For a detailed description of the risks and uncertainties associated with Oncothyreon, you are encouraged to review the official corporate documents filed with the securities regulators in the United States on U.S. EDGAR and in Canada on SEDAR. Oncothyreon...Oncothyreon announces presentation of long-term Stimuvax data at World Conference on Lung Cancer
...alified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. For a detailed description of the risks and uncertainties associated with Oncothyreon, you are encouraged to review the official corporate documents filed with the securities regulators in the United States on U.S. EDGAR and in Canada on SEDAR. Oncothyreon...China-Biotics, Inc. Applies for Four Patents on Probiotic Formulations
...r food production throughout China. The officials praised the Company's significant achievements in probiotics applications during the past decade and encouraged management to continue its business expansion efforts. About China-Biotics, Inc. China-Biotics, Inc. ("China-Biotics," "the Company"), ...Mylan Reports Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.32 for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2009
...it will provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measure. Investors and other readers are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to their most closely applicable GAAP measure set forth belo...Amicus Therapeutics Announces Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Release Date
...investor section of the Amicus Therapeutics Web site at www.amicustherapeutics.com under Investors: Events and Presentations. Web participants are encouraged to go to the Web site 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary software. After the live webcast, an a...