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More Pregnant Women on Blood Pressure Drugs: Study

Posted: Published on September 12th, 2012

By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Sept. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Growing numbers of pregnant women are on medicines to treat high blood pressure, new research indicates. "The reasons for the increase are not entirely clear," said study author Dr. Brian Bateman, an assistant professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medical School. While it's important to manage high blood pressure during pregnancy, certain drugs are preferred due to their safety profile. In the study, Bateman found that many women were not on those drugs. "We need to do more research to figure out which medicines are the best for insuring a good pregnancy outcome for both mother and baby," he said. The findings are published in the October issue of Hypertension. [See Pregnant? Get Your Choline!] Bateman and his colleagues examined Medicaid claims from 2000 to 2007, looking for the records of women who had completed pregnancies. Of the more than 1 million women, nearly 48,500 (4.4 percent) took blood pressure medicines during pregnancy. From the start of the study to the end, the proportion of women taking the drugs increased from 3.5 percent to 4.9 percent. Some were on the medicines before getting pregnant, Bateman said. Others developed high blood … Continue reading →

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Cialis Online Pharmacy In The Us

Posted: Published on September 12th, 2012

Martes 11 de Septiembre de 2012 11:51 SAN JUAN (CyberNews) - El presidente de la Liga de la Liga de Bisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente (LBPRC), Hctor Rivera Cruz, anunci el martes que el Sorteo de Novatos de la liga se efectuar el mircoles 12 de septiembre, a medioda en el Restaurante The Wings, en la urbanizacin Los Prados, en Caguas. Entre los 45 novatos incluidos en el listado del sorteo se encuentran Carlos Correa, Jesmuel Valentn, Nick Travieso, Jos O. Berros, Edwin Daz, Bryan de la Rosa, Angel Ortega, Jorge Fernndez, Wilfredo Rodrguez, Toms Nido, Edgardo Rivera, Krystian Brito y Ariel Estades. Se espera la asistencia de Correa -quien se adelant ser escogido por el equipo de Carolina- y otros jugadores jvenes al acto del sorteo que iniciar con Carolina, seguido de Mayagez, Ponce, Caguas, Manat y Santurce. Los seleccionados participarn en el torneo de la LBPRC que comienza el 8 de noviembre prximo. El Sorteo de Novatos se celebrar al concluir una reunin de la Junta de Directores de la LBPRC que comenzar en horas de la maana, en el restaurante mencionado. Read more here: Cialis Online Pharmacy In The Us … Continue reading →

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Riverdale pharmacy first in Maryland to offer free HIV testing

Posted: Published on September 12th, 2012

Published on: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 By Amber Larkins East Pines Pharmacy in Riverdale became the first pharmacy in Maryland to offer free HIV testing in July. We offer it on Saturdays in conjunction with the (Prince Georges County) Health Department, said Sid Stewart, marketing consultant for East Pines Pharmacy. Maryland has the fourth highest rate of HIV and AIDS in the country, and Prince Georges County has the second highest rate of HIV and AIDS in the state, according to statistics from the Prince Georges County Department of Health. A Health Department official is at East Pines Pharmacy for about four hours each Saturday and usually tests seven people. However, this week, pharmacist Omatayo Awotunde, and his wife, Vivian Awotunde, a registered nurse, are receiving HIV level one training. This training will enable them to administer the tests without the aid of Health Department workers. By mid-September, the HIV testing service will be offered whenever the pharmacy is open, Stewart said. The test is an oral sure rapid. We swab both the lower and upper gum, sideways and upside down, Awotunde said. Read the original here: Riverdale pharmacy first in Maryland to offer free HIV testing … Continue reading →

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UF pharmacy dean leaving as health science program reshuffles

Posted: Published on September 12th, 2012

Published: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 5:06 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 5:06 p.m. The dean of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy will be leaving after 17 years on the job, continuing turnover in the leadership of the universitys health science colleges. William Riffee, 68, announced Tuesday that he will be stepping down as pharmacy dean in June 2013. He said he initially planned to leave in a few years but said UFs senior vice president for health affairs, Dr. David Guzick, wanted his own leadership team in place sooner. It was just a matter of timing, and his timing was a little bit different from mine, Riffee said. UFs Health Science Center comprises six colleges, half of which will be seeking new deans by next year. The deans of the colleges of nursing and veterinary medicine both announced in the past few months that theyll be leaving in 2013. UF President Bernie Machen, who himself is retiring next year, noted that both Riffee and nursing dean Kathleen Long had been around for more than 16 years. Its typical for an institution of UFs size to have turnover in several dean positions in any given … Continue reading →

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TCTC pre-pharmacy named Advisory Committee of the Year

Posted: Published on September 12th, 2012

Tri-County Technical College pre-pharmacy advisory committee members Dr. Danny West, left, and Jim Hammett, far right, accepted the trophy and plaque on behalf of the committee. With them, from left, are chemistry instructor Karen Linscott, science department head Dr. Suzanne Ellenberger and Health Education Division Dean Dr. Lynn Lewis. Tri-County Technical College's pre-pharmacy advisory committee was named Advisory Committee of the Year at the college's annual fall convocation. Advisory committee members Dr. Danny West and Jim Hammett accepted the trophy and plaque on behalf of the committee. Science department head Dr. Suzanne Ellenberger, Dr. Lynn Lewis, dean of the Health Education Division, and chemistry instructor Karen Linscott also were present to receive the award. The advisory board, consisting of Dr. Laura Fox of Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, Kelly Clark of South University, Alissa Smith of Upstate South Carolina College of Pharmacy, Bill Stevenson of Oconee Memorial, Jim Hammett of AnMed, Donald Calvert, Dr. Danny West, Dr. Lynn Lewis, Dr. Ellenberger and Karen Linscott, meets regularly to evaluate and to develop the curriculum and to serve as consultants to the department head. This two-year program, titled general technology with a concentration in pre-pharmacy, is a mix of online and traditional … Continue reading →

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Heavy drinkers at increased risk for early stroke

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2012

Heavy drinkers who consume three or more servings of alcohol per day are at increased risk of a type of stroke called an intracerebral hemorrhage and they're more likely to have that stroke at an earlier age than patients who dont drink, scientists reported Monday. Writing in the journal Neurology, researchers from the University of Lille Nord de France reported that on average, heavy drinkers were afflicted with intracerebral hemorrhage which is caused by bleeding in the brain and has a more dire prognosis than more-common ischemic strokes, which are caused by clots in blood vessels 14 years earlier than people who were not heavy drinkers. People who drank a lot also were more likely to have a stroke deep in the brain, wrote neurologist Dr. Charlotte Cordonnier and colleagues. Patients under 60 who suffered such strokes were more likely to die within two years of follow-up than other patients, the team wrote. Drinking large amounts of alcohol contributes to a more severe form of stroke at a younger age in people who had no significant past medical history, she said in a statement. To conduct the analysis, Cordonnier and her team followed patients who sought treatment for intracerebral hemorrhage … Continue reading →

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InVivo Therapeutics Announces Business Updates

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2012

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp. (OTC/BB: NVIV), a developer of groundbreaking technologies for the treatment of spinal cord injuries (SCI) and neurotrauma, today announced several business updates. The highlights are being provided in connection with the Companys presentation today at the 14th Annual Rodman and Renshaw Healthcare Conference at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Highlights include: About InVivo Therapeutics InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp. is utilizing polymers as a platform technology to develop treatments to improve function in individuals paralyzed from traumatic spinal cord injuries. The company was founded in 2005 based on proprietary technology co-invented by Robert S. Langer, ScD. Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Joseph P. Vacanti, M.D., who is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. In 2011, the company earned the prestigious 2011 David F. Apple Award from the American Spinal Injury Association for its outstanding contribution to spinal cord injury medicine. The publicly traded company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. For more details, visit http://www.invivotherapeutics.com. Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities … Continue reading →

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Coast to Coast Support for Parkinson SuperWalk Delivers Unprecedented Results

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2012

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 11, 2012) - Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release. From Vancouver to St. John's, thousands of Canadians showed their support this past weekend for the 22nd annual Parkinson SuperWalk, the largest fundraiser for Canadians living with Parkinson's disease. More than 14,000 walkers, volunteers, donors and sponsors helped raise $3 million in 95 communities across Canada as final results continue to be counted. "We are touched and inspired that so many Canadians from coast to coast supported Parkinson SuperWalk, especially our newest walkers. Thank you for helping us reach our $3 million fundraising goal. Together, we are making a difference," says Joyce Gordon, Parkinson Society Canada, President and CEO. One B.C. team, Hike for Hank, broke records by raising more funds than any other team across Canada this year and in the entire 22 year event history. The team, based in White Rock, raised an outstanding $86,970 which was matched dollar for dollar by Henry (Hank) Block who lives with Parkinson's disease, resulting in $174,970 toward support and services in that province. Proceeds from Parkinson SuperWalk help fund the valuable educational resources, support services and advocacy efforts provided by Parkinson Society Canada … Continue reading →

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Parkinson's Disease program held Sept. 20 at Saginaw Valley State University

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2012

FRANKENLUST TOWNSHIP, MI The 2012 Regional Educational Program Parkinson's Disease: You Are Not Alone takes place Sept. 20 in Curtiss Hall at Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road. Registration begins at 1:15 p.m. with concluding remarks at 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Michigan Parkinson Foundation, along with the Mid Michigan Parkinson Support Group, participants will learn about the latest updates and advances in Parkinson's Disease research and treatment. Speakers include Drs. Glen Ackerman and Harold Lenhart. Deb Tunney, PTA from McLaren Bay Region, will lead exercises at 3:30 p.m. Ackerman is an associate professor in the neurology at Michigan State University and director of Clinical Operations in the college's Department of Neurology. Lenhart is the medical director and psychiatrist at Bay Arenac Behavioral Health and a volunteer at Cathedral Mental Health Clinic in Saginaw. To register or for more information, call the Michigan Parkinson Foundation at 248-433-1011 or 1800-852-9781. More: Parkinson's Disease program held Sept. 20 at Saginaw Valley State University … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Coral Says Projected Market Growth Of Parkinson's Treatments Promising

Posted: Published on September 11th, 2012

(RTTNews.com) - Rainbow Coral Corp.'s (RBCC.OB) or RBCC said the current market growth projections for the new treatments for Parkinson's disease is promising. The company sees a bright outlook as its bio-tech subsidiary Rainbow Biosciences is negotiating a definitive agreement with the emerging biotech innovator Amarantus Biosciences Inc. As announced by the end of April, RBCC has executed a Letter of Intent to advance Amarantus's Parkinson's disease program that include an early detection diagnostic blood test and disease modifying protein drug candidate. Over 6 million patients worldwide are suffering from Parkinson's disease. Amarantus owns the rights to MANF, a neurotrophic factor currently in pre-clinical development for the treatment of types of cell deaths called apoptosis. In addition, it owns a license to a diagnostic platform called NuroPro for Parkinson's that allows neurologists to accurately diagnose and track the progression in patients. The test is expected to be marketed in certain regions by 2013. RBCC noted that there is a projected growth of $3 billion in Parkinson's treatment market and the value could grow to $3.75 billion by 2015. According to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, there are around one million Americans suffering from Parkinson's disease, and 60,000 new patients are diagnosed … Continue reading →

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