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Reversal Of Aging In Human Stem Cells – Possible Intervention In Age-related Disease

PRESS RELEASE FROM FUTURE SCIENCE GROUP March 2010 Reversal of aging shown in human stem cells A team of North American collaborators from both industrial research centers (Biotime Inc, Mandala Biosciences LLC and Sierra Sciences LLC) and academic institutes (Ontario Cancer Institute, Burnham Institute for Medical Research and The Scripps Research Institute) have demonstrated successful [...]

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German Health Minister Philipp Roesler – To Slam Pharma – (Wheelchairs And Homecare Next)?

New German Health Minister Takes Aim At Traditional Pharma Companies. Newly appointed German Healthcare Minister Philipp Roesler – liberal – Free Democratic Party in likely move to break big pharma stronghold and submit new products to insurance pricing scrutiny and impose an “efficiency and clinical effectiveness /outcomes” pricing performance ratio. Not totally dissimilar to the [...]

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Some Sanctimonious And Some Not So Sanctimonious NHS Doctors Writing in the BMJ – British Medical Journal

Here is a thread from The BMJ where NHS physicians enter into the argument of the value (moral, ethical and commercial) of medical (pharmaceutical) sales reps. The original letter from Dr Shane O’Hanlon starts like this: It was switching to decaffeinated coffee that started it all. In a flash of lucidity I realised the dubious [...]

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Hospitals Doctors And Drug Companies

Are hospitals who limit ties with drug companies at a competitive disadvantage? | KevinMD.com. KevinMD asks an interesting question, and goes on to summarize: In a lot of ways, this is similar to the college recruiting of athletes. Schools that have rigorous academic requirements put themselves at a competitive disadvantage athletically. The same could be [...]

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U.S. Ophthalmic Precision Device Manufacturer

Hampton Medical produces the Highest-Quality Corneal Trephine Blades in the Ophthalmic Industry. We specialize in machining small precision instruments and metal components: .1094” – 1.0” O.D. We use stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, brass, copper and plastic. Our Machinery: CNC lathes, drilling machines, electro polishers, sand blasters, and marking machines. We are diverse in medical and [...]

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VMH HEALTH Awarded Most Promising Life Science Technology Company at Rice Alliance Life Science Venture Forum HOUSTON

press release: VMH HEALTH Awarded “Most Promising Life Science Technology Company” at Rice Alliance Life Science Venture Forum HOUSTON – June 15, 2009 – VMH HEALTH was named one of the most promising Life Science companies at the 8th Annual Rice Alliance for Technology & Entrepreneurship Life Science Venture Forum in Houston last week. Life [...]

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Smartspine – Seeks International Distributors For Expandable Spinal PEEK Cages

We are manufacturing expandable spinal PEEK cages (Cervical and Lumbar TLIF) that are unique to the spine market. Our patented products stand out from other products as they are designed to simplify spinal surgery and facilitate treatment of difficult indications. Our implants are very effective at retaining or expanding a existing clinician base. In addition, [...]

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Biotech from Saxony-Anhalt in America

Press Release: Biotech from Saxony-Anhalt in America Halle (Saale) – 05.18.2009. The state of Saxony-Anhalt will participate in the world’s largest biotechnology fair, BIO International, in Atlanta, GA, USA this year. From the 18th to the 21st of May, 2009 the state will promote new technologies from the medicinal and green biotechnology fields, with it’s [...]

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