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Drugs, alcohol contributed to teen's death – Coroner

Posted: Published on May 29th, 2012

Published: 5:27AM Wednesday May 30, 2012 Source: ONE News David Gaynor - Source: Supplied Illegal drugs and alcohol were a significant contributing factor in the death of an Auckland teenager, according to a Coroner's report. King's College student David Gaynor died from traumatic head injuries after he leapt from a motorway overbridge in central Auckland following his school ball last year. A Coroner's report into the 17-year-old's death found Gaynor knew the likely consequences of his impulsive actions when he committed suicide even though he was "clearly affected by the combination of substances he had ingested". The toxicology report found David had a blood alcohol level of 32 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood as well as traces of two illegal drugs, party stimulant "4-MEC" and possible traces of cannabis. David had two blue pills with him at the time of the death containing the chemical 4-MEC, an amphetamine-like stimulant found in illegal party drugs such as ecstasy, which gives users a sense of short-lived euphoria. The Coroner also found David's state of mind was likely affected by the disciplinary action he was to face at school after being discovered near the female toilets at the ball "not in his … Continue reading →

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Overview of the Orphan Diseases and Drugs Space in Sub-Saharan Africa

Posted: Published on May 29th, 2012

NEW YORK, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: http://www.reportlinker.com/p0868600/Overview-of-the-Orphan-Diseases-and-Drugs-Space-in-Sub-Saharan-Africa.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Drug_and_Medication Research was carried out on the orphan disease and related drug space in Sub-Saharan Africa with emphasis on 5 countries, namely, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. An analysis into the systems, treatment regimes and organisation and company involvement and their interrelations was carried out. Each country's status, with respect to these analyses results, was ascertained. Market dynamics, including challenges, drivers and restraints, were also identified along with potential involvement opportunities. Research Aim and Objectives Slide 17 Research Scope, Definitions and Exchange Rates Slide 19 Research Methodology Slide 23 Orphan Drugs and Diseases in Sub-Saharan AfricaAn Introduction Slide 25 Definition of an Orphan Disease Slide 26 Neglected Tropical DiseasesAn Overview Slide 27 Rare DiseasesAn Overview Slide 28 More here: Overview of the Orphan Diseases and Drugs Space in Sub-Saharan Africa … Continue reading →

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Canadian recognition for College of Pharmacy

Posted: Published on May 29th, 2012

Qatar Universitys College of Pharmacy (CPH) has been officially recognised by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC), the national certification body for the pharmacy profession in Canada. The move by PEBC recognises the Colleges BSc (Pharm) graduates as graduates of a pharmacy programme accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). This means the colleges graduates will not be required to sit the PEBC Pharmacist Evaluating Examination but will be permitted direct entry to the PEBC Pharmacist Qualifying Examination, which is typically reserved for pharmacy graduates in Canada and the US. The PEBC will also deliver Part 1 of its Pharmacist Qualifying Examination in Qatar on a pilot basis. This will take place in November, allowing CPH students to sit the exam in Doha, making it the first time it will be delivered outside of North America, and which, if successful, will be repeated annually. CPH Dean Dr Peter Jewesson described the recognition as a very important milestone for the new programme, the university and for Qatar-Canada relations. Under the new National Health Strategy, Qatar seeks to improve healthcare outcomes for its citizens by improving services and research aimed at improving the effectiveness and quality of … Continue reading →

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Three Sixty pharmacy forges partnership deal with IBM

Posted: Published on May 29th, 2012

CEBU, Philippines - Opening 60 branches within the Visayas region in just two years, retail pharmaceutical company Three Sixty Pharmacy agreed a strategic partnership on technology solutions with IBM Philippines to increase productivity and reduce administrative and support costs. For a robust and scalable storage environment, the drugstore chain selected IBMs Storwize V700 Unified Disk System and the IBM Tivoli Storage Flash Copy Manager to streamline its operations to support its expansion plan. IBM Territory Manager for Geographic Expansion Ana Joy Bellosillo said that the partnership is still at the planning stage and finalization to help Three Sixty Pharmacy in its goals towards growth in terms of information and technology infrastructure. She added that they have implemented upgrades to the storage of the servers for the collection of data from the original set-up. As Three Sixty Pharmacy continues to grow, we made sure that IBM offers the products and services that are robust and very reliable solutions, catering to the expansion plans Three Sixty has made for, she stated during the media briefing at Parklane International Hotel last Sunday. She further said that IBM has tied up with the IT team of the pharmacy before coming up with the right … Continue reading →

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CVS/pharmacy Launches In-store Fundraising Campaign to Support ALS and Cystic Fibrosis

Posted: Published on May 29th, 2012

WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 27, CVS/pharmacy launched a new in-store fundraising campaign named Advancing Medical Research, to support medical research and help improve the quality of life for those living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and cystic fibrosis (CF). Funds raised through the campaign will benefit the ALS Therapy Alliance (ATA), a leading organization dedicated to advancing ALS research, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the world's leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis. Supporters for the 2012 campaign can donate $1 or $3 dollars at the register in CVS/pharmacy locations and online at http://www.cvs.com/alscff through June 30. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56330-cvs-pharmacy-fundraising-campaign-support-als-and-cystic-fibrosis (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120529/MM13939) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100816/NE50800LOGO) Treg Charlton, a regional director of real estate for CVS Caremark living with ALS, and Brenda Fox, a CVS/pharmacy store manager and parent of two children living with cystic fibrosis, will serve as campaign co-chairs to share their own personal stories and further educate the public about each devastating disease. "As a national leader in health care, CVS Caremark works with a number of nonprofit partners that align with our purpose and are focused on helping people on their … Continue reading →

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Reggae Rock Band Street Pharmacy Launches Founding Fan

Posted: Published on May 29th, 2012

WELLAND, ONTARIO--(Marketwire -05/28/12)- Reggae rockers Street Pharmacy today unveiled Founding Fan (http://buy.streetpharmacymusic.com), a new and unique way for fans to connect with the band "inside the tent." Founding Fan offers a rich, multimedia fan experience built around the band's music. Members get first access to exclusive video and music content, a Soundcheck Pass to a private show where they can meet Street Pharmacy before upcoming concerts, and high quality, DRM-free copies of the band's entire back catalogue and the upcoming album "Alimony." They can even join the band as they record Alimony via live streaming video, and help shape the music in real-time by sending their suggestions on Twitter. Exclusive new content will come online almost daily over the next few weeks, up to the release of Alimony in early June. All of this is available for just $10 at http://buy.streetpharmacymusic.com. "We are really excited to offer fans so much more than a song or album," says band leader/vocalist/guitarist Ryan Guay. "Founding Fan is an experience. It's a new way for fans and the band to connect in a members-only area. We invite our loyal fans to come inside the tent, and new fans to join us for the ride." … Continue reading →

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Bioheart and Ageless Regenerative Partner to Advance Stem Cell Field With New Laboratory Training Program on June 23 …

Posted: Published on May 29th, 2012

SUNRISE, Fla., May 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bioheart, Inc. (OTCBB:BHRT.OB - News) announced today that it will offer another laboratory training course in partnership with the Ageless Regenerative Institute, an organization dedicated to the standardization of cell regenerative medicine, on Saturday/Sunday June 23-24, 2012. Attendees will participate in hands on, in depth training in laboratory practices in stem cell science at Bioheart, Inc.'s corporate headquarters and clean room in Sunrise, Florida. The course was designed for Laboratory technicians, Students, Physicians and Physician Assistants. "Attendees will graduate from this one-of-a-kind course with an extensive understanding of stem cell science laboratory practices," said Kristin Comella, Chief Scientific Officer, Bioheart, Inc. "Previous attendees described the course as incredibly well orchestrated providing comprehensive know how for laboratory start up." An emerging field with tremendous opportunities, adult stem cell research has been shown to regenerate and repair injured or diseased structures via the release of bioactive tissue growth factors and cytokines. This is the second time that The Ageless Regenerative Institute has partnered with Bioheart, Inc. to provide hands-on training in a stem cell laboratory. This course provides instruction regarding how to grow stem cells and perform quality control testing in an actual cGMP … Continue reading →

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Scotland opens stem cell research center and bio-medical incubator

Posted: Published on May 29th, 2012

EDINBURGH, Scotland, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Research into conditions such as multiple sclerosis and heart and liver disease will benefit from multi-million dollar stem cell research and life sciences facilities opened yesterday by HRH, the Princess Royal. The Princess Royal is to unveil plaques this afternoon at the $85 million Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine (SCRM) and $38 million bio-incubator facility, Nine, in Edinburgh. The University of Edinburgh's Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine will carry out cutting-edge stem cell research to help find therapies for patients with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, and heart and liver diseases. The centre is the first large-scale, purpose-built facility of its kind and provides accommodation for up to 250 stem cell scientists. The centre, funded by the University of Edinburgh, Scottish Enterprise, the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the British Heart Foundation through its Mending Broken Hearts Appeal, was opened by the Princess Royal in her role as Chancellor of the University. It includes the most up-to-date facilities in the UK, which meet the highest guidelines, to manufacture stem cell lines that could be used for patient therapies. Nine, which has been jointly funded by Scottish Enterprise and … Continue reading →

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Stemedica Stem Cells Approved for Clinical Trials in Mexico for Chronic Heart Failure

Posted: Published on May 29th, 2012

SAN DIEGO, May 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc. announced today that its strategic partner in Mexico, Grupo Angeles Health Services, has received approval from Mexico's regulatory agency, COFEPRIS, for a Phase I/II single-blind randomized clinical trial for chronic heart failure. COFEPRIS is the Mexican equivalent of the United States FDA. The clinical trial, to be conducted at multiple hospital sites throughout Mexico, will utilize Stemedica's adult allogeneic ischemia tolerant mesenchymal stem cells (itMSC) delivered via intravenous infusion. The trial will involve three safety cohorts at different dosages, followed by a larger group being treated with the maximum safe dosage. The COFEPRIS approval is the second approval for the use of Stemedica's itMSCs. COFEPRIS approved Stemedica's itMSCs in 2010 for a clinical trial for ischemic stroke. These two trials are the only allogeneic stem cell studies approved by COFEPRIS. Grupo Angeles is a Mexican company that is 100% integrated into the national healthcare development effort. The company is comprised of 24 state-of-the-art hospitals totaling more than 2,000 beds and 200 operating rooms. Eleven thousand Groupo Angeles physicians annually treat nearly five million patients a year. Of these, more than two million are seen as … Continue reading →

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Intravenous Magnesium Sulphate Found Not Effective In Preventing Poor Outcomes After Stroke

Posted: Published on May 29th, 2012

Editor's Choice Main Category: Stroke Article Date: 28 May 2012 - 12:00 PDT Current ratings for: 'Intravenous Magnesium Sulphate Found Not Effective In Preventing Poor Outcomes After Stroke' The study is published Online First in The Lancet. Sanne Dorhout Mees from the University Medical Center Utrecht, Netherlands, who conducted the study, explained: "The findings from MASH 2 have important implications for clinical practice. Administration of magnesium is standard practice in many centers." Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH; the bursting of a blood vessel on the surface of the brain), is the most lethal form of stroke - killing almost a third of patients within the first month. In addition, 20% of those who survive are left disabled. Delayed cerebral ischemia is an important cause of poor outcome and can occur 4-10 days after SAH. Although earlier studies suggested that intravenous magnesium sulphate benefits SAH patients, recent studies have reported conflicting results. In this study, the researchers reveal the results of a randomized trial comparing magnesium with placebo. The trial included adults with SAH from the Netherlands, Scotland and Chile. 606 participants were randomly assigned to receive magnesium treatment and 597 were assigned to receive placebo. The trials primary outcome measure was … Continue reading →

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