New Program Gives Guardian Dental Pre-Paid/DHMO Members Greater Access to Specialty Care

Enhanced Options Give Employees More Flexibility and Ease Administration for Providers NEW YORK, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), a leading provider of employee and voluntary benefits for small and mid-sized companies, today announced its Di...

Author Pens Pet Guardian Self-Defense Manual

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Devoted dog owners know the dilemma -- my dog is old and has health issues: I know he doesn't feel great, but how should I know when to let him go to the big dog park in the sky? James D. Schwartz, a retired Colorado fee-only financial planner,...

Dale Magner Joins Guardian as Vice President

-- Will Lead Insurance Company's Retirement Product Sales -- NEW YORK, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) today announced that it has hired industry veteran Dale Magner to its leadership team. Magner brings more than 20 years of experience withi...

ACORN Expands Presence in EDC Market with Commercialization of Guardian EDC(TM)

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Accelerated Community Oncology Research Network(TM) (ACORN), an oncology-focused CRO and research network, announced today that it is making its Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system, Guardian EDC(TM), commercially available. This proprietary system will b...

Home Guardian Releases Innovative Sensor System to Keep Seniors Safe

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Guardian, LLC ( http://www.homeguardian.us/ ) has announced the release of a suite of sensors that non-intrusively monitor the health status of seniors in their homes while enabling professional caregivers to focus on providing needed care. T...

p53, the Guardian of Our Genome

p53 is a tumor suppressor gene which was identified by Professor Sir David Lane of Dundee University in 1970.// Experiments done on this gene using the mice model shows that the gene keeps cancer at bay and also alters the ageing process. Larry Donehower of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston...

Photo: New Survey Results Show Most Moms Are Aware Their Pre-teens and Teens Need Vaccines

...line within the United States by Harris Interactive, with support from Merck & Co., Inc., between June 2-8, 2009 among 424 18+ female parent/legal guardian who have one or more children between the ages of 11 and 18. A full survey methodology is available upon request. About Merck & Co., Inc. ...

Samarion Announces Partnership With Adesta to Install the SamarionSolution Nationwide

... improving the quality of elder care. The first commercial installation of the SamarionSolution was completed in July and is fully operational at The guardian House in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America and Samarion recently formed a strategic alliance to address the critic...

US Discount Online Pharmacy Expressdelivery.biz Can Guarantee Safe and Enjoyable Shopping Experience With buySAFE Certificate

... LAS VEGAS, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Being certified by online guardian angel buySAFE means that expressdelivery.biz is a trusted merchant and its ability to honor sales terms, as well as its identity, financial stability ...

The First SamarionSolution Installed in Lake Charles Alzheimer's Facility

...tive officer Mark Rodgers today announced that The guardian House Alzheimer Care Facility has adopted the Sama...cial location to install the SamarionSolution, The guardian House is a unique 60-bed nursing facility located ...dents diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia. The guardian House is the only facility of its kind in Louisian...

GUARDIAN in Medical Technology

Survey Shows Parents' Best Intentions Out of Step with Expert Recommendations in Protecting Kids from Flu

...une between June 4 and June 19, 2008 among 952 U.S. residents ages 24 and older with an 8-17 year old in the household for whom they are the parent or guardian and among 875 U.S. children and adolescents 8-17 years old. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is availa...

ACORN Showcases Oncology CRO, EDC, PRO and Data Warehouse at 44th Annual DIA Meeting

...) (ACORN) will be showcasing its oncology-focused CRO and research network; guardian EDC(TM); PACE(TM) PRO System; and proprietary oncology-focused data warehou...will be available to discuss ACORN's Oncology Data Warehouse, CRO services, guardian EDC(TM), and network of community oncology practices in Booth # 239 at DIA'...

Rosetta Genomics and Weizmann Institute Scientists Identify Role of microRNA in Cancer Suppression

...also known as tumor protein 53 (TP53), is a transcription factor that functions as a major tumor suppressor in mammals. p53 has been described as "the guardian of the genome" referring to its role in maintaining stability by preventing genome mutation. p53 is activated in response to a variety of stress signa...

GUARDIAN in Medical Products

GUARDIAN® Limb Salvage System

Description:...s for limb salvage surgery. The materials used to make these components are cobalt-chrome, ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, and titanium. All guardian products are extensions of Wright Medical Technologys hip and ADVANCE knee replacement products. The distal femur consists of a rotating hinge des...
Company:Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

GUARDIAN in Medical Dictionary

Incompetent

...Meaning of incompetent as a legal term. What does incompetent mean ... incompetent ... Being incompetent can be the basis for appointment of a guardian ... Buy The Incompetent Manager for $52.99 today & save. Buy.com books: new ~ used ~ paperbacks ~ NYTBS at the cheapest prices. A commun...

GUARDIAN in Biological News

DNA repair patterns may predict risk of pancreatic cancer

...e single nucleotide polymorphisms of seven DNA repair genes among 734 patients with pancreatic cancer and 780 people without cancer. DNA repair is the guardian of the genome. When DNA repair failed to fix the DNA damages caused by exogenous agents such as tobacco carcinogens or endogenous agents such as reac...

Study of placenta unexpectedly leads to cancer gene

...ncy. The consequence was that p53 could no longer perform its vital job as a tumor suppressor. When p53 is functioning normally, it acts as a crucial guardian of the genome, or a checkpoint, by fixing genetic mistakes as they arise. But when the p53 molecule is aberrantly regulated, either by an outside ...

Alpine rivers hold important clues for preserving biodiversity and coping with climate change

...d for the field of modelling the complex physical and chemical processes of river ecosystems, by taking account of the vegetation's role not just as a guardian of habitats but also in modulating water flow and sediment movements. A full understanding of river habitats therefore requires these effects to be in...

Conservation International gets support from Dreamworks Animation to protect giant pandas

...ading conservation groups, academics, government agencies, private corporations, and local communities will work to protect habitat, establish a panda guardian program, involve local communities, promote the benefits of panda conservation, and more. Inspiring Action Through effective working relationship...

The endocannabinoids: Functional roles and therapeutic opportunities

...nd various enzymes that are involved in their syntheses and degradations comprise the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system acts as a guardian against various attacks on the mammalian body. Conclusion The above described research concerning the endocannabinoid-system is of importance i...

Bits of 'junk' RNA aid master tumor-suppressor gene

...mmon type of lung cancer ANN ARBOR, Mich. Scientists have shown in literally thousands of studies that the p53 gene deserves its reputation as the guardian of the genome. It calls to action an army of other genes in the setting of varied cell stresses, permitting repair of damaged DNA or promoting cell de...

Study pinpoints protein's role in cancer spread

...ancer types." Welcoming the findings, Professor John Toy, medical director at Cancer Research UK, said: "p53 is a crucial protein that acts as a guardian of the normal cell. Its failure to do its job properly is associated with many types of cancer. If p53 is being destroyed by another protein in a canc...

New clues to the dark side of a key anti-tumor guardian

...l studied. In work reported this week, researchers studying p53 function in fruit flies show new evidence that despite the protective role of p53 as a guardian against tumor formation, normal levels of p53 activity--at least in some cell types--may indeed contribute to aging and decreased lifespan. The p53...

Slipping past the blood brain barrier: Research shows potential treatment for brain cancer

...ly are to trigger the hormone that makes children grow and affect how glucose is used in adults. Researchers found that the P-gp system, an extra guardian located at the blood brain barrier that usually keeps anticancer drugs out of the brain, intercepted some of the JV-1-36 that was injected into mice b...

GUARDIAN in Biological Technology

NaTrue-Label: The First 100 Products are Certified

...NaTrue, and first published in May 2008. The NaTrue-Label is based on the principle of split responsibility: The NaTrue Scientific Committee is guardian of the criteria while independent Label Management Partners manage the certification process by country or region. Application for certificatio...

ACORN Contract Research Organization Appoints Tara Webb as Senior Director of CRO Business Development

...llent representation of ACORN CRO's scientific strength, unprecedented community oncology relationships, and ACORN's proprietary technology, including guardian EDC(TM)," added Coplon. Webb holds a M.S. in Organizational Leadership & Administration and a B.S. in Health Administration (Accelerated Program) fr...

ACORN Expands Oncology Information Portfolio With Comprehensive Data Warehouse

... psychological cancer patient assessments obtained via the Patient Assessment Care and Education (PACE) System PACE(TM) and continued market uptake of guardian EDC(TM) (web-based electronic data capture), ACORN(TM) continues to demonstrate leadership in capturing unique electronic data into a single platform ...

Ventria Receives Friends of Education Award From Geary County School District

...y 6,400 students representing a cross-section of socioeconomic and ethnic groups. Approximately 50 percent of the district's students have a parent or guardian on active duty with the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, Kansas. The district operates 13 elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Statem...

Science Teachers Tour Ventria's Bioprocessing Facility

...y 6,400 students representing a cross-section of socioeconomic and ethnic groups. Approximately 50 percent of the district's students have a parent or guardian on active duty with the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, Kansas. The district operates 13 elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Stateme...

Wisconsin Insurance Company Invests in DotCom Company

...ey and announced an investment to complement the previous investments made by Aetna, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, The guardian Life Insurance Company of America, MetLife and Dental Benefit Providers (the dental subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group). These companies have joined ...

Parental Control - Options Vary for Internet Restrictions

...e Timer, which lets parents determine the number of hours their children can be on AOL - and when, including times of day. After each AOL session, AOL guardian e-mails detailed "report cards" to the parent, with information about how their children are using the Internet so they can take immediate action, if ...

Theyre Back: Technology Industry Spotting Angels Once Again

... depending on what they bring to the company they are investing in: 1) guardian angels, who have both entrepreneurial and industry expertise. 2) Entre...s, who bring nothing but their cash. Entrepreneurs should look first to guardian angels because they have an advantage in understanding and managing two of ...

Norlight Announces Online Collaboration Tools

...data solutions for businesses, announced their new guardian Meeting Center service Friday. The service allows ...gs and other online collaborations. Norlight's guardian Meeting Center service combines audio conferencing...ants. "One of the many advantages of Norlight's guardian Meeting Center is the ease-of-use for participants...

Wisconsin Telcos Offer New Internet Security Solutions

...ons for businesses, announced today their new Mail guardian service. The new service will allow customers to i...nst e-mail-propagated viruses. Norlights Mail guardian is designed to help customers avoid these and othe...tifying and tagging spam e-mail. In addition, Mail guardian facilitates the quarantine of viruses before they ...

GUARDIAN in Biological Definition

Cancer

...nd to a certain extent predict its behavior. For example, up to half the tumors are deficient in the tumor suppressor gene p53 , also known as "the guardian of the genome". This mutation is associated with poor prognosis , since those tumor cells are less likely to go into apoptosis (programmed cell dea...

Eugenics

...rman politics between national unification and Nazism, 1870-1945 (New York: Cambridge University Press, 1989). "Sterilisation of the unfit" , The guardian , July 26, 1933 Further reading Edwin Black, War against the weak: Eugenics and America's campaign to create a master race (Four Walls Eigh...

Genomics

...ancisco Examiner Banana 50% source: Americans for Medical Progress Daffodil 35% Steven Rose in The guardian 22 Jan 2004 See also DNA motif gene therapy genetic engineering structural genomics List of omics topics in biolog...

GUARDIAN in Biological Dictionary

Conspecific

.... A total of 38 conspecific cannibalized embryos were discovered in a sufficient ... We also recovered conspecific embryos from the stomachs of guardian spotted ... ...

Clone

...gregated into groups of ... What is cloning ? Why clone ? Facts and links to resources about cloning . ... Tears of a Clone - Article from The guardian (April 19, 2002) ... In the wake of World War III, the smoking planet lies in ruins, and now it's up to one man to ensure that humanity survives. W...