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Prometheus Research Awarded National Science Foundation Grant for Easy to Use, Web-Enabled Database Software

12/17/2009
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 17 Prometheus Research, a leading provider of web-enabled database software for biomedical researchers, has been awarded a $136,500 National Science Foundation grant to create a working, web-enabled database software prototype that can be installed and configured at low cost, with minimal support, and is easy to use. The National Sci... [Comments]

For the First Time, a Glioma - Brain Cancer - may be Eliminated by a Chinese Research/Medical Team, Using a Novel Stem Cell Based Therapy of Cellonis Biotech, Beijing

12/17/2009
BEIJING, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Using a novel stem cell basedtechnology of Cellonis Biotechnologies, Beijing, a Chinese research/medicalteam may eliminate a glioma -- brain cancer -- of a 36 year old Norwegianpatient in a hospital in Beijing. The treatment shows that the activatedimmune system can directly kill tumor stem cells as well as cancer daughterce... [Comments]

Reportlinker Adds Infectious Disease Molecular Diagnostic Testing

12/17/2009
NEW YORK, Dec. 17 Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Infectious Disease Molecular Diagnostic Testing http://www.reportlinker.com/p0170008/Infectious-Disease-Molecular-Diagnostic-Testing.html The report presents an overview of the clinical significance and market needs for ma... [Comments]

Novus Biologicals Awards Contract to Biovista Inc. to Drive its Web-Based Novus Explorer Service

12/17/2009
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, December 17 Biovista Inc.today announced the signing of a contract with Novus Biologicals for accessto Biovista's BEA literature mining platform. BEA will be used to power NovusExplorer, a new service that Novus Biologicals is offering to visitors of itsweb site. Driven by BEA, Novus Explorer will allow site visitors to identify... [Comments]

Osteotech Submits 510(k) Application to FDA for Clearance of its Duratech(TM) BioRegeneration Matrix

12/17/2009
EATONTOWN, N.J., Dec. 17 Osteotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSTE ), a leader in the emerging field of biologic products for regenerative healing, announced today that it has submitted a 510(k) application to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to obtain marketing clearance for the use of its Duratech(TM) BioRegeneration Matrix to repair or replace th... [Comments]

YM BioSciences Inc. and Therapure Biopharma Inc. Announce Contract

12/17/2009
- Therapure Biopharma to perform fill/finish of nimotuzumab - MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - David Allan, Chairman and CEO of YM BioSciences Inc. and Thomas Wellner, President and CEO of Therapure Biopharma Inc. today announced the signing of an agreement under which Therapure Biopharma will provide fill and finish services for nimotuzumab, the humanized mon... [Comments]

For the First Time, a Glioma ¨C Brain Cancer ¨C may be Eliminated by a Chinese Research/Medical Team, Using a Novel Stem Cell Based Therapy of Cellonis Biotech, Beijing

12/17/2009
BEIJING, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Using a novel stem cell basedtechnology of Cellonis Biotechnologies, Beijing, a Chinese research/medicalteam may eliminate a glioma -- brain cancer -- of a 36 year old Norwegianpatient in a hospital in Beijing. The treatment shows that the activatedimmune system can directly kill tumor stem cells as well as cancer daughterce... [Comments]

Squeezing Costs out of Healthcare Tops PricewaterhouseCoopers' List of Health Industry Issues in 2010

12/17/2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Health Research Institute's Top 10 Health Industry Issues in 2010, puts healthcare cost control at the head of the list as the overarching theme for the year ahead. New York, NY (Vocus) December 17, 2009 -- Pricew... [Comments]Squeezing Costs out of Healthcare Tops PricewaterhouseCoopers' List of Health Industry Issues in 2010

The MedZilla Report for November 2009 - Healthcare Employment Up, And No Major Bad News for Pharma, Either

12/17/2009
Healthcare employment continued to rise the U.S. in November, even as the overall unemployment rate edged down slightly. Additionally, there were no unexpected major job cuts in the pharmaceutical industry. (Vocus) December 17, 2009 -- Novembe... [Comments]The MedZilla Report for November 2009 - Healthcare Employment Up, And No Major Bad News for Pharma, Either

Website Redesign Enhances Global Health Screening Service's Online Presence

12/17/2009
A revamped website from Cleveland-based Life Line Screening allows users to easily find and schedule an appointment for a local health screening, learn what to expect at a health screening, share comments, view personal stories, and connect with the company via Facebook,... [Comments]Website Redesign Enhances Global Health Screening Service's Online Presence 

Goble & Associates Creative Work Awarded at Advertising Industry Competitions

12/17/2009
Honors from the Rx Club, the Daveys, the GLOBALS, and PM360 Pharma Choice Awards Programs. (PRWEB) December 17, 2009 -- Chicago-based full-service healthcare communications agency Goble & Associates, Inc. (G&A) recently received recogni... [Comments]Goble & Associates Creative Work Awarded at Advertising Industry Competitions

Medicine Technology

Amnis to Present at the 28th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

12/17/2009
SEATTLE, Dec. 17 Amnis Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced cell imaging systems, announced today that the company will present at the 28th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The Conference will be held January 11-14 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. David Basiji, Ph.D., Amnis' President and Chief Executive Officer, will present on Tuesday, J... [Comments]

Revolutionary Radiation Monitoring Device for CT Scans

12/17/2009
SANDWICH, Mass., Dec. 17 Just how much exposure to radiation from CT scans is too much and how do those working with patients in the CT scan environment and their patients protect themselves from over exposure? Veteran-owned RADeCO Health, Inc. of Sandwich, Ma. ( www.radecohealth.com ) today announced the launch of the RADView(TM) CT dosimeter, a new monitoring devi... [Comments]

Transgenomic, Inc. Executes License Option agreement for Parkinson's Disease Diagnostic Markers with Gene Solutions, LLC

12/17/2009
OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 17 Transgenomic, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TBIO) announced today that it has reached agreement with Gene Solutions for an exclusive licensing option to a set of validated mutations found in Parkinson's disease patients that can form the basis of a novel and accurate diagnostic test for Parkinson's disease. Transgenomic's platform mitochondr... [Comments]

Beckman Coulter Affirms 2009 Outlook

12/17/2009
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Dec. 17 Beckman Coulter, Inc. (NYSE: BEC ), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing, today affirmed its 2009 outlook and provided preliminary outlook for 2010. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031202/BECLOGO ) Scott Garr... [Comments]

Pitcher Joaquin Benoit, PADF Team Up to Send a Much-Needed Christmas Present to Haiti's Hospitals

12/17/2009
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 Major League Baseball pitcher and former Texas Rangers Joaquin Benoit is adding new meaning to the word "relief" this Christmas for thousands of Haitians. Benoit responded to the Pan American Development Foundation's (PADF) request for cash assistance that allows the non-profit to deliver hospital equipment to areas in Haiti tha... [Comments]

Neurobiological Technologies Announces Filing of Certificate of Dissolution and Closing of Stock Transfer Books

12/17/2009
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Dec. 17 Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. (formerly NTII) ("NTI") announced today that it filed a Certificate of Dissolution with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on December 17, 2009. Certificates of Dissolution generally become effective upon filing. The Certificate of Dissolution provides for the dissolution of NTI under the Del... [Comments]

CVS/pharmacy and the New York State Fraternal Order of Police Help Families in Port Jervis Have a Merry and Memorable Holiday Season

12/17/2009
CVS/pharmacy and the New York State Fraternal Order of Police help Easter Seals New York host the largest Community Outreach yet PORT JERVIS, N.Y., Dec. 17 On Monday, December 14th, CVS/pharmacy, the New York State Fraternal Order of Police and dozens of volunteers came together at Easter Seals New York's Child Development Center, Project Discov... [Comments]

Novel Radiation Therapy to Treat Lung Cancer Used for the First Time in United States, at New York Hospital Queens

12/17/2009
FLUSHING, N.Y., Dec. 17 A 58-year-old man who lives in Corona, Queens came to the emergency room of New York Hospital Queens (NYHQ) with extreme pain and tingling in his left arm. Although he did not realize it at the time, he had lung cancer. Recently, he made medical history as the first patient in the United States to be treated for lung cancer throug... [Comments]

Nominations Open for the 2010 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research

12/17/2009
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Dec. 17 The Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research has opened the 2010 call for nominations. The $100,000 Award recognizes individuals whose efforts have made significant transformational contributions towards the improvement of human health. Nomination forms are available at pauljanssenaward.com and will be accepted until February 15,... [Comments]

Vion Pharmaceuticals Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

12/17/2009
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 17 VION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (OTC Bulletin Board: VION), a pharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel cancer therapeutics, announced that it had voluntarily filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Vion is contin... [Comments]

Medela Announces Virtual Human Milk Collection Campaign Award Recipients in Honor of 2009 Prematurity Awareness Month

12/17/2009
MCHENRY, Ill., Dec. 17 Medela announced today the award recipients from its November Virtual Human Milk (breastmilk) Collection Campaign in honor of the March of Dimes' National Prematurity Awareness Month. More than 4,100 participated in the campaign, voting for their preferred Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Each of the following hospitals will receive $5,000 in neona... [Comments]

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