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Stem Cell Action Coalition Opposes Virginia Personhood Bill

Posted: Published on February 23rd, 2012

To: HEALTH, MEDICAL AND POLITICAL EDITORS WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Stem Cell Action Coalition opposes Virginia House Bill No.1, the so-called Virginia "personhood bill." The Virginia Senate Committee on Education and Health is scheduled to take the matter up this week. The language of the personhood bill states, in part, that the laws of Virginia "shall be interpreted and construed to acknowledge on behalf of unborn children at every stage of development all of the rights, privileges and immunities available to other persons, citizens and residents." The bill further states "unborn children shall include the offspring of human beings from the moment of conception until birth at every stage of biological development." HB 1 arguably would apply to every aspect of Virginia law thus profoundly impacting inheritance, adoption, guardianship, civil and criminal liability by according the same rights as adults and children to a single cell. The personhood bill would surely interfere with reproductive and related rights of women and couples along several fronts. These interferences include making it exceedingly difficult for couples in Virginia to seek in vitro fertilization as a means of creating families and donating for research IVF-created embryos not needed for implantation or … Continue reading →

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FDA Advisers Back Weight-Loss Drug Qnexa

Posted: Published on February 23rd, 2012

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel gave its blessing Wednesday to a highly anticipated weight loss pill that had been rejected by health advisers once before. The committee of outside physicians voted 20-2 to back the drug Qnexa, although the group urged that patients be monitored closely for potential heart problems, the Associated Press reported. A decision by the full FDA is expected in April. The agency typically follows the recommendations of its advisory panels. While effective at reducing weight, the drug, manufactured by Vivus Inc., was denied approval in 2010 because of its potential side effects. Before making its decision Wednesday, the advisory panel reviewed two years of data on the drug; when advisers last voted on Qnexa, only one year's worth of follow-up data was available. The drug combines the appetite suppressant phentermine and the anti-seizure/migraine drug topiramate. Phentermine was once widely prescribed as the "phen" part of the fen-phen weight loss drug. This combo was withdrawn from the market after its use was linked to high blood pressure in the lungs and heart valve disease. The problems were related to the "fen" or fenfluramine part of the combination, not … Continue reading →

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Court programs in Solano County making big impact

Posted: Published on February 23rd, 2012

During a time of economic uncertainty, Solano County Superior Court and Solano County officials have partnered with other agencies and community groups to make an impact on such problems as domestic violence and drugs, officials said Wednesday. Two federal grants that created the court's Dependency Drug Court and Family Law Domestic Violence Court are evidence of that. Both programs have seen their share of successes and, on Wednesday, court and county officials gathered at the Hall of Justice in Fairfield to talk about them with Rep. John Garamendi, D-Solano, whom they hope will influence officials in Washington to send more money their way. The Dependency Drug Court provides intensive judicial monitoring to Solano County parents who have a dependency case and who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. The goal is for them to achieve sobriety and reunify with their children. Officials said such programs save as much as $27 for every $1 invested, and save up to $13,000 for every individual they serve. But, for it to be successful, it takes collaboration between not just the courts and attorneys, but also with county Health and Social Services, mental health and substance abuse professionals, among others. Since its inception in … Continue reading →

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On the leading edge

Posted: Published on February 23rd, 2012

PETS are complex creatures that deserve the same special care and attention as their human friends. Contemporary pet care takes this approach by offering many of the same thorough treatments available to humans. Leading the way is Forbes Street Vet Clinic, which has recently relocated to a new and larger purpose-built practice. Owners Dr Lorraine Vella and Dr Bob Clippingdale said the new facilities would allow them to bring the best services to their clients. ''The end result is happier staff members, pets and owners,’’ Dr Vella said. One of the interesting and valuable features of the new premises is the separate surgery and prep area and cat and dog wards that promote the happiness of pets. ''The animals are much calmer with their own space,’’ Dr Vella said. ''Their mental health is very important to us.’’ There are also twice as many consultation rooms as before, which allows for easier access to vets. Another fantastic feature is the extensive off-street parking. Forbes Street Vet Clinic takes an innovative approach to pet care and extends it services beyond the essentials. Behavioura l consults allow clients to work with the vet to find long-term solutions. ''We treat behavioural issues like spraying … Continue reading →

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Waisan Poon, “Clinical trial of umbilical cord blood stem cells in spinal cord injury” – Video

Posted: Published on February 23rd, 2012

22-02-2012 05:16 Waisan Poon, Chinese U, Hong Kong, speaking on, "Clinical trial of umbilical cord blood stem cells in spinal cord injury" at the International Conference of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine for Neurodegenerative Diseases to be held at the Tzu-Chi Hospital in Hualien, Taiwan on April 22-24, 2010. View original post here: Waisan Poon, "Clinical trial of umbilical cord blood stem cells in spinal cord injury" - Video … Continue reading →

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Waisan Poon, "Clinical trial of umbilical cord blood stem cells in spinal cord injury" – Video

Posted: Published on February 23rd, 2012

22-02-2012 05:16 Waisan Poon, Chinese U, Hong Kong, speaking on, "Clinical trial of umbilical cord blood stem cells in spinal cord injury" at the International Conference of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine for Neurodegenerative Diseases to be held at the Tzu-Chi Hospital in Hualien, Taiwan on April 22-24, 2010. View original post here: Waisan Poon, "Clinical trial of umbilical cord blood stem cells in spinal cord injury" - Video … Continue reading →

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MediVet-America Partners With Butler Schein Animal Health to Distribute World’s Leading Animal Stem Cell Technology to …

Posted: Published on February 23rd, 2012

Global leader in animal stem cell technology is poised for significant expansion through new partnership with top U.S. companion animal health distribution company. Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) February 22, 2012 MediVet-America, the global leader in veterinary stem cell technology and regenerative medicine, has entered into a distribution partnership with Butler Schein Animal Health, a division of Henry Schein, the leading companion animal health distribution company in the U.S., to sell and distribute stem cell kits and equipment to veterinarians serving the nation’s fast-growing $50 billion pet industry. The announcement was made today at the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas by Jeremy Delk, CEO of MediVet-America. The two companies will partner to sell and distribute MediVet-America’s advanced stem cell technology to more than 26,000 veterinary clinics nationwide. Adult animal stem cell technology uses the body’s own regenerative healing power to help treat dogs, cats, horses and other animals suffering from painful arthritis, hip dysplasia and tendon, ligament and cartilage injuries and other ailments. The Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Procedure Kit and state of the art equipment, co-developed with Medical Australia, enable veterinarians to remove a small sample of fat, separate the stem cells, then activate and inject them into affected areas. … Continue reading →

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MediVet-America Partners With Butler Schein Animal Health to Distribute World's Leading Animal Stem Cell Technology to …

Posted: Published on February 23rd, 2012

Global leader in animal stem cell technology is poised for significant expansion through new partnership with top U.S. companion animal health distribution company. Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) February 22, 2012 MediVet-America, the global leader in veterinary stem cell technology and regenerative medicine, has entered into a distribution partnership with Butler Schein Animal Health, a division of Henry Schein, the leading companion animal health distribution company in the U.S., to sell and distribute stem cell kits and equipment to veterinarians serving the nation’s fast-growing $50 billion pet industry. The announcement was made today at the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas by Jeremy Delk, CEO of MediVet-America. The two companies will partner to sell and distribute MediVet-America’s advanced stem cell technology to more than 26,000 veterinary clinics nationwide. Adult animal stem cell technology uses the body’s own regenerative healing power to help treat dogs, cats, horses and other animals suffering from painful arthritis, hip dysplasia and tendon, ligament and cartilage injuries and other ailments. The Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Procedure Kit and state of the art equipment, co-developed with Medical Australia, enable veterinarians to remove a small sample of fat, separate the stem cells, then activate and inject them into affected areas. … Continue reading →

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Pharmacists able to renew prescriptions this summer

Posted: Published on February 23rd, 2012

Select a Publication:   N E W S P A P E R S ---------------------------------------------- ---Alberta--- Airdrie - Airdrie Echo Banff - Banff Crag and Canyon Beaumont - Beaumont News Calgary - The Calgary Sun Camrose - Camrose Canadian Canmore - Canmore Leader Central Alberta - County Market Cochrane - Cochrane Times Cold Lake - Cold Lake Sun Crowsnest Pass - Crowsnest Pass Promoter Devon - Dispatch News Drayton - Drayton Valley Western Review Edmonton - Edmonton Examiner Edmonton - The Edmonton Sun Edson - Edson Leader Fairview - Fairview Post Fort McMurray - Fort McMurray Today Fort Saskatchewan - Fort Saskatchewan Record Grande Prairie - Daily Herald Tribune Hanna - Hanna Herald High River - High River Times Hinton - Hinton Parklander Lacombe - Lacombe Globe Leduc - Leduc Representative Lloydminster - Meridian Booster Mayerthorpe - Mayerthorpe Freelancer Nanton - Nanton News Peace Country - Peace Country Sun Peace River - Peace River Record Gazette Pincher Creek - Pincher Creek Echo Sherwood Park - Sherwood Park News Spruce Grove - Spruce Grove Examiner Stony Plain - Stony Plain Reporter Strathmore - Strathmore Standard Vermilion - Vermilion Standard Vulcan - Vulcan Advocate Wetaskiwin - Wetaskiwin Times Whitecourt - Whitecourt Star … Continue reading →

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FDA Advisers Recommend New Diet Drug

Posted: Published on February 23rd, 2012

Food and Drug Administration advisers voted against the pleas of consumer advocates on Wednesday to recommend approval of what would be the first new diet drug to hit the US market in 13 years. Called Qnexa, the pill is a combination of two older drugs – one itself a diet pill called phentermine, and an anti-seizure drug that appears to help suppress appetite as part of the combination. Such a new drug is desperately needed, with two-thirds of Americans overweight or obese. Current weight-loss products are limited and have only modest effects. But the field has been littered with failures, as many drugs have often deadly side effects – such as the heart valve damage caused by the once popular combination of phentermine and fenfluramine—Fen-Phen for short. Two other companies have diet drugs up for approval too, and the FDA advisers recommended extra studies on the heart effects of all the drugs. “Of all the obesity drugs, this one has the highest efficacy in terms of weight loss, so that shifts the balance in terms of requiring a post-approval study rather than a pre- approval study,” Sanjay Kaul, a cardiologist at UCLA, said at the FDA panel meeting. Public Citizen … Continue reading →

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