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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:09:15 GMT

Denis Protti, University of Victoria professor and authority on health informatics -- the science of health information processing and the engineering of information systems.

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KEM, GMC top toppers' choice - Times of India

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:33:00 GMT

NAGPUR: The process of first year medical admission though started on a bright note on Friday was marred by absenteeism at four Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) in the state. According to officials from Directorate of Medical Education and Research ...

"Technology essential for health solutions"

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:06:58 GMT

S.Elango, Director of Public Health , V.M.Katoch, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, ICMR interacting with students during the course commencement programme at the National Institute of Epidemiology- ICMR School of Public Health on Friday.

A varsity sans campus, approval for courses

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:05:05 GMT

CHENNAI: Meenakshi University engineering students on Friday held a demonstration against the authorities of the deemed university, protesting lack of infrastructure and other facilities, examination schedule and any clear approval for BE courses.

Corrosive, stinking Chinese drywall may be radioactive

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:55:29 GMT

Reporting from Los Angeles and Wuhan, China -- The final years of the U.S. housing boom and a disastrous series of Gulf Coast hurricanes created a golden opportunity for Chinese drywall manufacturers.

Idaho hospital wishes MJ virus would beat it - Birmingham News

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:51:00 GMT

(AP) ? BOISE, Idaho - An Idaho hospital wishes that a virus that arrived on a Michael Jackson-related spam e-mail would just beat it. Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center says the virus was downloaded around 7 p.m. on Wednesday when an employee ...

Study: New Flu Inefficient In Attacking People

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:16:43 GMT

WASHINGTON a ' With swine flu continuing to spread around the world, researchers say they have found the reason it is a ' so far a ' more a series of local blazes than a wide-raging wildfire.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduates - Daily Tribune

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:19:00 GMT

Junction City -- Jason Draheim, bachelor's degree, resource management-land use planning; Shae Flood, bachelor's degree, biology; Jackie Krzykowski, bachelor's degree, clinical laboratory science-medical technology, magna cum laude; Mari Jo Legner ...

Madurai to get two major facilities soon; sites inspected

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:05:28 GMT

PROMISING: A team of experts inspecting a site in Madurai on Friday. MADURAI: A team of experts from the Department of Pharmaceuticals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, inspected two sites around Madurai for the establishment of one of the prestigious institutes in India, the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ...

Maintain standard of medical education: Gavai

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:59:55 GMT

SETTING THE TONE : Governor R.S. Gavai inaugurating the third All India Health Science University Vice -Chancellors' Conference at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

JEE counselling dates all set to change

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:57:26 GMT

BHUBANESWAR: Committee of Joint Entrance Examination , Orissa is all set to miss the scheduled date for counselling for admissions into professional courses as no decision could be taken on fixing the counselling venue.

Shane Crozier's vehicles, furniture, appliances and more

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:47:05 GMT

Sydney-based Shane Crozier's been getting some blog love with his Cycle Wip, as seen above on designcrave .

U.S. study: New flu inefficient in attacking people

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:09:52 GMT

With swine flu continuing to spread around the world, researchers say they have found the reason it is - so far - more a series of local blazes than a wide-raging wildfire.

Empire Medical Training Announces Surgical Cosmetic Procedures for In ... - Newswiretoday.com

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:35:00 GMT

NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, 07/03/2009 - Empire Medical Training providing physicians with experience performing surgical cosmetic procedures in an office setting safely and effectively with knowledge to create a ...

Marc Newson's fractal necklace

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:31:08 GMT

Even using "rapid" prototyping, it took French jewelry house Boucheron's craftspeople 1,500 hours to produce Marc Newson's fiendishly complicated Julia necklace.

Limb Regeneration Grows Closer

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:30:45 GMT

How does limb regeneration work in animals like salamanders? If you cut off their tails, they are able to completely recreate the missing limb, including bones, muscle, skin, blood vessels and nerves.

Study: H1N1 Flu Inefficient In Attacking People

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:54:45 GMT

Share + Jul 3, 2009 9:15 am US/Eastern 1 of 1 Scientist Isabell Wendel infects chicken embryos in their eggs with the swine flu virus H1N1 on April 27, 2009, at the Virology Institute for of the Marburg University, in order to explore the virus.

Can Onart's seating surfaces

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:33:39 GMT

University of the Arts ID student Can Onart's Felt Stool , produced with classmates Elissa Myres and Bethany Casperite, is eight layers of industrial felt over just two layers of veneer.

Paul Hawken's Commencement Address: Required reading

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:07:32 GMT

Valerie Casey reminded me to reread Paul Hawken's commencement address given at the University of Portland on May 3rd.

Paragould School District to offer health informatics - Paragould Daily Press

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:33:00 GMT

The Paragould School District has been chosen by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education to serve as pilot program for a health informatics program. The program, set to begin in August, is designed to prepare high school students for a variety ...

Why H1N1 flu spreads from person to person less effectively than other flu viruses

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:22:01 GMT

Washington, July 3: Scientists in the US have come up with an genetic explanation for why the new H1N1 'swine flu' virus has spread from person to person less effectively than other flu viruses.

Study: New flu inefficient in attacking people

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:12:32 GMT

With swine flu continuing to spread around the world, researchers say they have found the reason it is - so far - more a series of local blazes than a wide-raging wildfire.

Study: New flu inefficient in attacking people

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:02:51 GMT

With swine flu continuing to spread around the world, researchers say they have found the reason it is _ so far _ more a series of local blazes than a wide-raging wildfire.

Global warming cover up?

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:30:40 GMT

By Clint Sloan Staff Writer WASHINGTON - Global warming may not be occurring primarily because of carbon dioxide emissions, according to a report suppressed by the Environmental Protection Agency.

For seniors, a Wii may be a win-win: Fun and brain-nourishing

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:13:08 GMT

A dozen or so older adults at the Folsom Senior Center erupt in cheers and clapping as Elsie Offner, a 91-year-old resident of Folsom, bowls a strike.

Kentucky is one of Top 10 Fattest States

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:02:13 GMT

A new report released today has some fattening news on obesity rates in Kentucky.

Inventor wins award for 'handheld lab' - ninemsn

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:41:00 GMT

A Victorian inventor has won a state innovation award for his "handheld laboratory". Scientist Micah Atkins' handheld medical diagnostic system has the potential to save millions of lives, says INNOVIC, which presented him with the International Next ...

'Maintain standard of medical education'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:36:05 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram: Even though medical science and the health-care sector have witnessed a lot of new and positive changes, one should contemplate whether the common man is enjoying the benefits of this progress, Governor R. S. Gavai has said.

Researchers say swine flu inefficient in binding to nose and throat, but could get worse

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:30:13 GMT

With swine flu continuing to spread around the world, researchers say they have found the reason it is - so far - more a series of local blazes than a wide-raging wildfire.

Swine flu set to dominate northern flu season

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:45:21 GMT

An American flu expert - one of many watching the way that A swine flu is behaving in New Zealand, Australia and South America during the local flu season - predicts it will return to the Northern Hemisphere as the dominant strain of seasonal flu.

Hepatitis B virus mutations may predict risk of liver cancer

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:40:21 GMT

Certain mutations in the DNA of the hepatitis B virus are associated with the development of liver cancer and may help predict which patients with HBV infections are at increased risk of the disease, according to a large meta-analysis in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute , published online July 2. HBV infection is a known cause of ...

Sikorsky's X2 TECHNOLOGY(TM) Demonstrator Propelled to Another ... - PR Newswire

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:56:00 GMT

HORSEHEADS, N.Y., July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation X2 TECHNOLOGY(TM) demonstrator achieved another milestone with the completion of two test flights that included full engagement of the distinctive propeller for the first time ...

Better economic productivity, human development: ?Limited adoption ... - Daily Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:56:00 GMT

ISLAMABAD: The limited adoption and diffusion of technology should be seriously addressed to enhance economic productivity, improve human development through adequate public service delivery, and overall governance in South Asia ? the region, which ...

UHS establishes computer lab at Sheikh Zayed - Daily Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:56:00 GMT

LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has established a Computer Resource Lab at Sheikh Zayed Medical College (SZMC) Rahim Yar Khan to help medical students utilise information technology and to promote research at the undergraduate level ...

Reportlinker Adds Global and China Medical Devices Industry Report ... - PR Inside

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:03:00 GMT

The development of medical devices industry differs afar in developed countries and developing countries. In emerging markets like China and India, it is the economic growth that drives the expansion of market scale, but in most cases, the expansion ...

New York medical mart developer announces tenants for its proposed 60 ... - Cleveland Plain Dealer Blog

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:22:00 GMT

MERCHANDISE MART PROPERTIES, INC. This is an artist rendering/concept drawing of the proposed Cuyahoga County medical mart, provided by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. February 2009. The actual building may look different. New York City's entry in ...

VCA Antech buys Eklin Medical Systems for undisclosed amount in ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:36:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES - Veterinary services provider VCA Antech Inc. said Wednesday it bought Eklin Medical Systems Inc. for an undisclosed amount in a move to expand its technology and services. Eklin sells digital radiology, ultrasound and practice ...

Zacks Releases New Stock Picks from the +32.5% Momentum Strategy ... - PR Inside

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Stock picks from the Momentum (MM1) Method strategy are being spotlighted today by Zacks, the nation?s leading independent stock research firm. Stocks from this strategy caused a stir in the 2008 bear market with a gain of +32.5%, versus a loss of ...

CardioNet, Inc. Updates Full Year 2009 Guidance, Industry Dynamics and ... - Businesswire.com

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--CardioNet (Nasdaq:BEAT), a leading wireless medical technology company with an initial focus on the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac arrhythmias, announced today an adjustment to its previously stated full ...

Pro-Con: Do we need a public health care plan? No - Kansas City Star

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:59:00 GMT

President Barack Obama and most congressional Democrats say they want to preserve private health insurance. They also want to add a ?public plan? to compete with private insurance plans. They say a public plan would offer competition, save money ...

ARMC reports disappointing operating loss - Alpena News

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:38:00 GMT

Alpena Regional Medical Center's finances continue to be a concern to the hospital board, as the trustees learned of another operating loss for the month of May. During the hospital's finance and cost containment committee report, committee Chairman ...

Elekta and Swedfund Invest in Cancer Care in Developing Countries - Genetic Engineering News

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:28:00 GMT

The medical technology company Elekta (STO:EKTAB) has formed an investment company, Global Medical Investments "GMI", with Swedfund International AB for financing and establishment of cancer care projects in developing countries. Global Medical ...

WATCH: Obesity rates rising; cost of care to increase, study says - KVUE

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:33:00 GMT

In the study released Wednesday, 23 states saw adult obesity rates rise since 2008, and the report showed that treating obesity costs everyone financially. It's no secret many Texans, along with other Americans don't always eat healthy. The ...

Alpha Innotech Announces the Election of Two New Board Members - PR Inside

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:12:00 GMT

Alpha Innotech Corp. (OTCBB:APNO), a leading provider of gel imaging systems for drug discovery and life science research, announced that Mssrs. Chris van Ingen and Dr. Shahram Hejazi were elected to its Board of Directors during the Company?s most ...

Health centers get federal stimulus money for equipment, new ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:47:00 GMT

Georgia?s community health centers will get a $16.4 million shot in the arm to help buy new medical equipment or software to store medical records on a computer instead of on paper, the White House said Tuesday. The money, part of the federal ...

Rutgers, N.J. seek to develop biotech 'French connection' - MyCentralJersey.com

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:25:00 GMT

CENTRAL JERSEY ? The state's $29.5 billion biopharmaceutical and medical technology industry made a French connection last week when Rutgers University and industry officials hosted a dozen top-level executives from the Bordeaux region of France ...

Medtronic's Infuse a hit in growth of spine fusion - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:17:00 GMT

A new national study confirms that thousands of Americans are opting for expensive -- and possibly risky -- spine surgery to treat their aching backs, often with a product made by Fridley-based Medtronic Inc. The study, published online Tuesday in ...

Medical monitors offer window into future health care - ScrippsNews

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:20:00 GMT

Sean Chai tapped the screen of the tabletop home medical monitor, which began to talk. "Put the blood pressure cuff on your arm as shown," the computerized voice told a visitor to Chai's research lab in San Leandro, Calif. "Please relax and remain ...

Ministry plans to double revenue from Phuket medical service - Nation - Thailand

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:20:00 GMT

The move is in line with the 11th National Economic and Social Development plan ending in 2014, under which the number of international hospitals and other medical services such as dental clinics offering world-class treatments will be increased. In ...