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Scientists at deCODE genetics and academic colleagues from Europe and the United States today present in the journal Nature Genetics the discovery of common genetic risk factors for basal cell carcinoma that affect people with fair and dark complexions a

Three new small and medium sized enterprises - Syncom, Synvolux Therapeutics and InteRNA Technologies - have joined public-private partnership TI Pharma by participating in two new projects. These projects, focusing on cancer and inflammatory diseases, h

Sundia MediTech Company, a leading integrated pharmaceutical and biotech R&D outsourcing company in Shanghai, China announced today that Sundia has acquired Protein Folding Shape Code technology for doing probe binding site for drug discovery from Mi

ATS Medical, Inc. , manufacturer and marketer of state-of-the-art cardiac surgery products and services, today announced FDA clearance and the first implant of the ATS Simulus Semi-Rigid Annuloplasty Band. The Simulus Semi-Rigid Annuloplasty Band was dev

GoldenAgeMedical.com, a leading online retailer of adult diapers and other incontinence products, has announced a dramatic move into national television advertising in order to boost market share. Mr. Tony Edney, president of GoldenAgeMedical.Com explain

Celtic Pharma Holdings Announces Investment in Novacta Biosystems Limited

Alcon, Inc. and its partner, NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , announced today that Alcon has begun treating patients in a Phase 2 clinical trial of NovaBay's patented lead Aganocide compound, NVC-422, for viral conjunctivitis, a type of "pink eye&quo

Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues at the University of California San Francisco have found a connection between DNA alterations on human chromosome 9 and aggressive brain cancer known as glioblastoma.

The Organic Trade Association and its members are organic advocates. We believe in, support, and advocate for the integrity of the organic label and strict enforcement of federal organic standards because this is fundamental to living up to the contract

Specialty Hospitals of America announced today the official opening of a new 50 bed Critical Care Hospital at United Medical Center, located at 1310 Southern Ave, in SE Washington . The new hospital, named The Specialty Hospital of Washington at United M

In response to breaking news of drugs reportedly found at the scene of Michael Jackson's death, the American Society of Anesthesiologists releases the following statement:

Researchers investigating muscle-building supplements for seniors, work environments in long-term care homes, possible links between epilepsy and learning ability, and better cancer chemotherapy are among those that have been awarded $1.7 million over th

Seattle Sutton, healthy eating expert, urges Congress and President Obama to focus more on prevention in the pending healthcare reform to battle skyrocketing obesity rates which put strain on our ailing healthcare system and will continue to further stre

Ramsy Darwish knows what it's like being addicted to prescription pain medication. In a recent story called America's "Other" Drug Problem Prescription Medication Abuse with CNN's Rick Sanchez, Ramsy shared his story of addiction and recovery a

Tomorrow, Corey Reich, an ALS patient from Piedmont, California , will attend both the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball games this July 4th as a representative of the ALS Therapy Development Institute . Corey will attend bo

In groundbreaking research, scientists at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth have determined that rapid estrogen administration can protect the brain following brain injury. These findings are now being tested on human trau

Bertalan Mesko, medical blogger and health 2.0 consultant, published a free e-guide for medical professionals focusing on how the virtual worlds can be used in medicine. Medical conferences are expensive and patients are also open to use virtual worlds f

Johnson & Johnson Completes Initial Tender Offer for Cougar Biotechnology

BioCis Pharma Ltd., a privately held drug development company with its headquarters in Turku, Finland , announced positive results from its Phase IIa clinical trial of ProtoCure emulsion cream, the company's novel topical drug for dermatology. This doubl

Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee are pushing for language in health care reform legislation that would eliminate coverage for abortion services. If this happens, many women could lose coverage for abortion services that their private insurance