December 2011
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Transcept Pharmaceuticals Announces Purdue's... →
Purdue has exercised its option to commercialize the insomnia treatment, Intermezzo. It plans to launch the drug in Q2 of 2012 and invest $100 million to support sales and marketing during the first year of commercialization.
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Patients with Overactive Bladder Invited to... →
Those that suffer with an overactive bladder might qualify for a research study of an approved medication. The trial can be done from the comfort of one’s home by anyone with internet access.
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Kantor & Kantor Provides Guidelines on New... →
Kantor & Kantor today announced that California businesses renewing employer-provided insurance polices can take advantage of a new California law that voids “discretionary clauses” in group policy contracts. This is good news for employees as it would allow their employer to offer added protection against the bias of insurance companies in their discretion to approve or deny...
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MacroGenics and Servier Enter Development and... →
MacroGenics, Inc., a privately held biotechnology company that develops next generation antibody therapeutics, and Servier, France’s largest privately-held pharmaceutical company, announced today that they have entered into an option for a license agreement for the development and commercialization of MGA271, MacroGenics’ proprietary product candidate. MGA271 is a first-in-class,...
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Healthcare Team Training and IDEAS Partner to... →
November 2011
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Lipitor loses patent, goes generic →
Great news for the millions of people dependent on Lipitor, the popular cholesterol-lowering drug; Pfizer loses its patent today. This paves the way for cheaper, generic version of the drug to enter the marketplace. In an attempt to prevent a huge loss of revenue, Pfizer is working with pharmacies to lower co-payments to make the drug competitive with its soon-to-come genetic counterparts.
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Consumer Reports Investigation: Varying Arsenic... →
Starting the day out with a tall glass of juice is a routine followed by many people. Consumer Reports investigated varying arsenic and lead levels in some of American’s favorite juices. The findings show children are being put at unnecessary risk because a strict limit is possible to achieve, if the government would set the standards.
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NeoFera® Now Markets New Nanotechnology That... →
Those looking for a high-tech way to avoid suffering with a cold or flu this season can look to NeoFera’s SilverSol Technology. This patented nano-catalytic technology is a natural way to protect against harmful pathogens.
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Majority of Seniors Postpone Doctor Visits Due to... →
The Senior Citizens League released the results of a survey that revealed that 51% of seniors putt off visiting a doctor or receiving medical services because of cost concerns. In a time when universal healthcare is such a lightening rod for controversy, this study highlights the need for a better way to serve those without unlimited means to afford proper medical care.
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KRAFT FOODS FOUNDATION LAUNCHES EUROPEAN HEALTHY... →
Kraft Foods is partnering with local nonprofit organizations to improve health and nutrition in France, Germany, Italy and Spain. The $7 million investment will tackle country-specific issues such as access to fresh food in France, teaching healthy living in Germany, providing tools for Italian children to stay fit and improving eating habits in Spain.
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Land a Job by Losing Weight With Launch of... →
PoundsForPaycheck.com is launching a weight-loss initiative where the top five people joining the network will publish their experiences losing weight on the site. To win a spot, the blog-style journal of a candidate must be entertaining and engaging. The “job interview” will last six months.
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New Science Curriculum is Solving the Shortage of... →
Integrated Science Program (ISP) is making an effort to fill the gap in the US economy and the national healthcare infrastructure. With unemployment hovering around the 9% mark, ISP is creating a way for adult workers to retrain to better meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals.
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Aided... →
The Verizon Foundation continues to do good with its HopeLine program. The University of Maryland, Baltimore County was awarded $25,000 by the Verizon Foundation to heighten awareness and better educate students and faculty about domestic violence.
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New York City's AIDS Memorial Park Design... →
The AIDS Memorial Park coalition is asking for design entries for the design of the AIDS Memorial Park in NYC. There are a number of generations that now don’t know a world without AIDS/HIV and didn’t experience the panic of the start of the crisis. The AIDS Memorial Park aims to memorialize and honor those lost the HIV/AIDS and continue the conversation and push for a cure.
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2nd.MD Launches Its Flagship Site for Second... →
Looking for a better way to connect with leading media specialists? 2nd.MD launched it’s new flagship site for those looking for a second opinion on their health.
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Natural Alternatives International, Inc. Announces... →
Natural Alternatives International, Inc. was issued the patent covering its CarnoSyn beta-alanine product. The CEO said this patent “should put to rest any confusion in the marketplace as to the status of NAI’s beta-alanine estate.”
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Boozing It Up for the Holidays: Data Shows Holiday... →
It’s not just you; the stress of the holidays leads even criminal offenders to drink more. Data released shows that even offenders being monitored 24/7 chose to drink more during the holidays.
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The Life-Changing Benefits of Bariatric Surgery →
A personal anecdote about life-changing bariatric surgery by Maddy Bronstein opens up a discussion about personal shame and the will to make real changes in her life.
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How to Eat Stuffed Turkey Without Looking Like One →
United Way’s Healthy Food Ambassador Molly Shattuck has some great tips for surviving the Thanksgiving crush of calories this year.
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Consumer Watchdog Condemns Insurance... →
State insurance commissioners voted narrowly Tuesday afternoon for a resolution aiming to gut a key consumer protection in the health reform law. The plan would cost consumers an estimated $1.1 billion in premium rebates and leave them open to major rate hikes, said Consumer Watchdog. The members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) were bitterly split over the vote.
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First App to Support Portion Control with Images... →
aTavola launched an iPhone App that will really come in handy this holiday season. Those looking to keep track of proper portions for their holiday meals will find the App Piatto very helpful.
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Coffee may reduce women's cancer risk →
Good news for ladies needing the extra boost of caffeine that coffee provides in the morning. Researchers at Harvard University analyzed over 67,00 women and found that women that drank four or more cups of coffee a day had a 25% reduced risk of cancer in the lining of the uterus.
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U.S. Patent Office Issues Notice of Allowance for... →
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a patent application related to its GlycoPolymer technology. This technology improves plasma half-life which enables less frequent administration.
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Convergence Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase I... →
Good news for those suffering with chronic pain. Convergence Pharmaceuticals is initiating its Phase I study of the first in class calcium channel blocker. This randomized, placebo controlled study is expected to conclude in Q2 2012.
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OncoSec Appoints Scientific Advisory Board →
OncoSec Medical is developing its advanced stage ElectroOncology therapies to treat solid cancer tumors. They’re recently appointed three medical innovators to the newly created Scientific Advisory Board to provide input to the company’s R&D and clinical strategies.
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FDA revokes approval of Avastin for breast cancer →
What once seemed a breakthrough drug for breast cancer has now been stripped of its FDA approval. Avastin’s dangerous side effects were deemed too much for the negligible temporary benefit it provided, although some patients rallied to keep the drug available as a last resort.
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BRAVE Awards Recipients Announced →
Caregiving is so often an under-appreciated vocation. This inaugural year of the Shire BRAVE Awards is positioned to put an end to that. Fourteen caregivers from around the world are being honored from the over 400 nominations. Take a look at the great work of some truly great people.
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Tumours ramp up recycling efforts →
Researchers believe that protein recycling in the body could play a major role in tumor formation. Described as “exciting”, this breakthrough could change the way cancerous tumors are treated.
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Top 10 Myths About HIV Vaccine Research (Dec. 1 is... →
Scientists are getting closer to an HIV vaccine. This is exciting news, but there are a number of myths surrounding the development and trials of the HIV vaccine. Here’s a concise guide to the truth.
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Women Economists Join Civil Society Call to United... →
It’s something that we really take for granted in the US, but so many people around the world do not have access to clean drinking water. It’s great to read about the groups that are making progress to put an end to the global sanitation crisis.