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UPDATE 3-Alcatel-Lucent trims 2010 margin target, shares drop* Q4 net profit of 46 mln euros after 13 quarters of lossesSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 11 Feb 2010 | 2:27 am Breaking up is hard to do, so pay someone elseWant to break up with your lover but haven't got the guts? Enter Bernd Dressler, head of the "Separation Agency" in Germany, who will calmly and efficiently do the dirty work for you. For aSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 11 Feb 2010 | 2:02 am UPDATE 1-Agilent to sell network business to JDS Uniphase* JDS Uniphase says deal will add to earnings from 2011Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 11 Feb 2010 | 1:40 am AIA targets mid-April roadshow for HK IPOHONG KONG, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The Hong Kong IPO of American International Group's Asian life insurance division is targeting a listing committee meeting for the end of March, people close to the matter...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 11 Feb 2010 | 1:31 am 012 Smile signs financing deal for Bezeq purchaseTEL AVIV, Feb 11 (Reuters) - 012 Smile.Communications said on Thursday it has signed a 3.9 billion shekelSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 11 Feb 2010 | 1:13 am European luxury invades NY's Madison AveFor the man who has everything except that perfect alligator skin jacket, he need only visit Hermes' newly opened boutique on Madison Avenue in New York, where the snappy garment sells for...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 11 Feb 2010 | 12:43 am UPDATE 1-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digestBANGALORE, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Thursday:Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 11 Feb 2010 | 12:32 am UPDATE 1-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digestBANGALORE, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Thursday:Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 11 Feb 2010 | 12:32 am Experts to explore modern Mayan version of '2012'Mexican researchers are to study the impact of apocalyptic interpretations of the ancient Mayan calendar, as in the recent US blockbuster movie "2012," on modern-day Mayan communities. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 11 Feb 2010 | 12:11 am Lagardere 2009 sales fall, confirms outlook* 2009 sales 7.892 bln eur vs Reuters poll avg 7.996 blnSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsHealth | 11 Feb 2010 | 12:10 am Direct-Injection Vaccine Combo Tested For Pancreas CancerMore than 42,500 people in the United States were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year and nearly 35,200 died from the disease, according to The American Cancer Society. The lifetime risk of developing pancreatic cancer is about one in 76 for both men and women and there is a five-year survival rate of only five percent, despite advancements in surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 11 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am Child Obesity Risks Death at Early Age, Study FindsA study found an increased risk of early death among youngsters with pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, but obesity was the factor most associated with death before 55. Source: NYT > Health | 10 Feb 2010 | 11:47 pm For Detained Youths, No Mental Health OverseerNew York State does not have a single full-time staff psychiatrist to oversee 800 youths detained in facilities.Source: NYT > Health | 10 Feb 2010 | 11:07 pm New Jersey Is Added to Trial Program to Streamline Health Insurance PaperworkDoctors and hospitals will be able to check a patient’s private coverage and track claims through a single Web portal.Source: NYT > Health | 10 Feb 2010 | 11:02 pm Sanofi’s Profit Rises on Vaccine SalesOver all, fourth-quarter revenue rose 3.8 percent, to $10 billion, with profit up 10.4 percent, to $2.5 billion.Source: NYT > Health | 10 Feb 2010 | 11:00 pm SANUWAVE's PACE Technology Is A Novel, Safe And Cost-Effective Method To Treat Severe Burns Without Surgery Or Skin GraftingSANUWAVE Health, Inc., (OTC BB: SNWV), an emerging medical technology company focused on regenerative medicine, announced that a European scientific study reporting the successful treatment of severe burns using the dermaPACE® device has been published by BURNS, the Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Feb 2010 | 11:00 pm Excelsior Medical's New Catheter Lock Solution Approved By Health CanadaExcelsior Medical Corporation, one of the leading manufacturers of pre-filled catheter flush syringes, today announced that it has received a Medical Device License from Health Canada for its new, pre-filled catheter lock syringe to be sold in the Canadian marketplace. The syringe contains the first commercially available heparin replacement solution - a combination of 4% Sodium Citrate and 30% Ethanol in water for injection. The solution has similar anticoagulant properties to heparin so it helps maintain catheter patency without the possible negative side affects...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm Scientists find first genes linked to stuttering (AP)AP - Why people stutter has long been a medical mystery, with the condition blamed over the years on emotional problems, overbearing parents and browbeating teachers. Now, for the first time, scientists have found genes that could explain some cases of stuttering.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 10 Feb 2010 | 9:58 pm Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 10, 2010 (HealthDay)HealthDay - (HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 10 Feb 2010 | 9:49 pm Voice Problems May Affect Social Life in Parkinson's (HealthDay)HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) -- People with Parkinson's disease may experience social difficulties due to the way they talk, a Canadian study reports.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 10 Feb 2010 | 9:49 pm Premature Death Could Await Obese Kids (HealthDay)HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Obese children are at a greater risk of dying young, a new study finds.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 10 Feb 2010 | 9:49 pm Strong 'Sweet Tooth' in Kids Tied to Family's Mental Health (HealthDay)HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Depression and a family history of alcoholism may play a role in how much of a sweet tooth a child has, new research suggests.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 10 Feb 2010 | 9:49 pm Clinical Study: Biologic Grafts Reduce Postoperative Pain While Creating A Repair As Durable As Synthetic Mesh In Treating Inguinal HerniasResults from a clinical study led by Luca Ansaloni, M.D., showed that Cook Medical's Biodesign Inguinal Hernia Graft causes less postoperative pain and discomfort while creating a repair as durable as synthetic mesh when used in Lichtenstein's hernioplasty procedures. As published in a recent issue of the American Journal of Surgery, the three-year, 70-patient study determined that patients treated with Biodesign Inguinal Hernia Graft experienced a lower level of postoperative pain as compared with synthetic mesh-based procedures...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm Childhood obesity linked to early death: US study (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 10 Feb 2010 | 8:19 pm Leading Expert In Hemodynamics Aims To Use New Emulator Technology To Eliminate Blood Clotting In Cardiovascular DevicesOn Jan. 22, Danny Bluestein, PhD, Professor of Bioengineering at the State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook, in collaboration with Marvin J. Slepian, M.D., Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at the University of Arizona, submitted a Phase II Quantum Grant proposal to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB). "During Phase I of this project, we developed and tested the Device Thrombogenicity Emulator (DTE)," said Dr. Bluestein...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Feb 2010 | 8:00 pm Mom's Obesity May Affect Baby's Health (LiveScience.com)LiveScience.com - Obese mothers put newborns at greater risk for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and other ills, new research suggests.Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 10 Feb 2010 | 7:35 pm Michelle Obama on Obesity: Good Diet vs. Fad DietThe First Lady echoes the advice of doctors: Eat well and exercise.Source: Livescience.com - Health | 10 Feb 2010 | 7:29 pm UnitedHealthcare Creates Adult National Cancer Care Registry With Data And Analysis To Support Oncologists In The Fight Against CancerUnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, launched its Oncology Care Analysis (OCA) program. This patient-focused, integrated program uses a first-of-its-kind database that combines clinical and claims data to gauge the quality of cancer patient care based on approved treatment guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of 21 leading cancer centers. UnitedHealthcare's cancer registry includes clinical and claims data from more than 2,600 oncologists and 8,600 patients across the country with breast, colon or lung cancer...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Feb 2010 | 7:00 pm EuroMed Joins Relief Effort Supporting Haiti Earthquake SurvivorsEuroMed Inc. announced its donation of a large supply of therapeutic bandages to aid in the relief effort for the survivors of the Haiti earthquake. Working in cooperation with the Wound Healing Society and the University of Miami, supplies are being delivered to treat thousands of injured people. EuroMed is a leading designer and manufacturer of wound care management products, and one of a select few custom hydrocolloid manufacturers providing comprehensive private labeling services...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Feb 2010 | 6:00 pm Risk for Suicide, Cardiovascular Death May Be Increased After Prostate Cancer DiagnosisIn a large cohort study, men were at increased risk for suicide within the first year of prostate cancer diagnosis and at slightly increased risk for cardiovascular death at 1 month and 1 year.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 10 Feb 2010 | 5:38 pm Stammering genes uncoveredScientists say they have identified three genes which may cause stammering in some people.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 10 Feb 2010 | 5:01 pm BSD Medical Reports Initiation Of A Phase III Study On Pancreatic Cancer Using The BSD-2000 Hyperthermia System In Combination With ChemotherapyBSD Medical Corporation (NASDAQ:BSDM) reports initiation of a randomized, multicenter Phase III clinical study using the BSD-2000 Hyperthermia System in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of pancreatic cancer patients after R0/R1 surgical resection of their tumor (complete removal or only microscopic tumor remaining). The coordinating investigator is Rolf D. Issels, MD PhD, Department of Medical Oncology, Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich University Medical School, Munich, Germany...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Feb 2010 | 5:00 pm Phase I Trial Commences Treating Patients With Pancreatic And Colorectal Cancer Using Novel Monoclonal AntibodyNeogenix Oncology, Inc. (Neogenix) announced today that the Johns Hopkins Hospital has initiated a Phase I trial with the company's first therapeutic antibody, NPC-1C, in patients with late stage pancreatic or colorectal cancer. NPC-1C is a novel, chimeric monoclonal antibody intended for the treatment of advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer, and is the first of the Neogenix pipeline of antibodies that target specific cancers. Pre-clinical studies have demonstrated that NPC-1 specifically targets pancreatic and colorectal cancer sparing healthy tissue...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm Childhood Obesity and Glucose Intolerance Linked With Premature DeathObesity, glucose intolerance, and hypertension in childhood are strongly linked with premature death in young adulthood and middle age, according to the results of a new epidemiological study. Elevated cholesterol levels, on the other hand, were not associated with early mortality.Heartwire Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:36 pm Unlocking a medical mystery: StutteringA new study brings researchers one step closer to unraveling a medical mystery that has perplexed scientists for thousands of years: What causes people to stutter?Source: CNN.com - Health | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:01 pm Genes Behind Stuttering FoundScientists have identified specific genetic mutations that may cause stuttering.Source: Livescience.com - Health | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:00 pm Cancer Research UK To Fund Clinical Trial Of ADXS11-001 For The Treatment Of Head And Neck CancerAdvaxis, Inc., (OTCBB: ADXS), the live, attenuated Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) immunotherapy company, is pleased to announce that Cancer Research UK (CRUK), the UK philanthropy dedicated to cancer research, has agreed to fund the cost of a clinical trial to investigate the use of ADXS11-001, Advaxis' lead human papilloma virus (HPV)-directed vaccine candidate, for the treatment of head and neck cancer...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:00 pm Impaired Executive Function Linked With Subsequent StrokeAmong men older than 70 years, poor performance on the Trail Making Test B, which reflects subcorticofrontal activity, was an independent predictor of later brain infarction, a new study finds.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:32 pm Medicare Pay Cut May Be Delayed Until OctoberUnder a purported draft of a Senate jobs bill, the scheduled 21.2% pay cut would be put off until fall, the second delay of the year.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:29 pm Mixed Results for Computer-Assisted Cognitive Remediation in SchizophreniaComputer-assisted cognitive remediation for patients with schizophrenia, although effective in improving training exercise performance, does not improve broader functional outcome measures.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:10 pm Changing Times: New Approach Needed in PAH TrialsA new review concludes that current treatments for pulmonary arterial hypertension have "uncertain" effects on long-term survival and concludes that a novel approach is needed for future clinical trials. One expert not involved in the review says change is coming.Heartwire Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 10 Feb 2010 | 1:47 pm Novel Biomarker-Guided Strategy Hastens Optimal Dosing in Highest-Risk HF PatientsOnce higher-risk patients are identified by natriuretic-peptide testing, the assays can be used to accelerate their beta-blocker uptitration and optimize dosing of other drugs, researchers say.Heartwire Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 10 Feb 2010 | 1:47 pm Mom's Obesity May Affect Baby's HealthObese mothers put newborns at greater risk for a host of serious diseases.Source: Livescience.com - Health | 10 Feb 2010 | 1:21 pm Cardiac Science Recalls Over 12,000 AEDsCardiac Science is initiating a worldwide recall of eight models of automated external defibrillators after internal quality testing showed that they may not be able to deliver therapy during a resuscitation attempt.Heartwire Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 10 Feb 2010 | 1:01 pm Reducing PTSD Severity May Improve Substance Abuse OutcomesAddressing PTSD symptoms first in patients with comorbid substance use may improve substance use outcomes.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 10 Feb 2010 | 12:48 pm 10-Year Results of Hypofractionated Radiation for Breast CancerThere have been concerns that hypofractionated radiation for breast cancer will have late toxic effects. New research dispels the worries.Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 10 Feb 2010 | 11:51 am London to open 1st exercise area for older people (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 10 Feb 2010 | 11:07 am Murtha's procedure rarely deadlyIn rare cases, gallbladder surgery can be deadly. Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania recently died after complications from the procedure.Source: CNN.com - Health | 10 Feb 2010 | 10:41 am Revising Book on Disorders of the MindChanges to the psychiatry guidebook that largely sets society’s line for normal behavior could affect treatment.Source: NYT > Health | 10 Feb 2010 | 10:18 am Brain blood vessels clue to MSMore than 55 percent of multiple sclerosis patients have been found to have constricted blood vessels in their brains, a US study says.Source: BBC News | Health | World Edition | 10 Feb 2010 | 10:17 am Shoveling snow? Protect your back (and your heart)Since certain parts of the country are in the depths of a "snowmageddon," with more snow predicted, chances are good you might be shoveling a bit -- or a lot.Source: CNN.com - Health | 10 Feb 2010 | 10:13 am Being bored could be bad for your health (AP)AP - Can you really be bored to death?Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 10 Feb 2010 | 5:59 am Study backs gastric surgery for obese teens (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Health News | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:57 am Long-Term Care Hospitals Face Little ScrutinyLawsuits, state inspections and federal statistics paint a troubling picture of the care offered at some hospitals.Source: NYT > Health | 10 Feb 2010 | 3:38 am F.D.A. to Increase Oversight of Medical RadiationThe agency said it would move to more stringently regulate the most potent sources, including CT scans.Source: NYT > Health | 10 Feb 2010 | 2:16 am
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