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RPSGB Responds To Which? Report

RPSGB Responds To Which? Report

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, September 25 /PRNewswire/ --

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) has responded to the 2008 Which? report, A test of your own medicine.

David Pruce, Director of Policy at the RPSGB says: "The RPSGB was pleased to see that, since the 2004 Which? report, there have been significant improvements reported in the provision of pharmacy services, particularly with regard to the use of private consultation areas, the supply of Emergency Hormonal Contraception and Medicine Use Reviews being well received by Which? members.

NIH Director is Resigning

NIH Director is Resigning

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

Elias Zerhouni, director of the National Institutes of Health since 2002, is resigning his position at the end of October.
Redline's Mobile WiMAX Products Receive WiMAX Forum Certified(R) Mark

Redline's Mobile WiMAX Products Receive WiMAX Forum Certified(R) Mark

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

TORONTO, Canada, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --

- RedMAX(TM) 4C Mobile WiMAX Subscriber Devices Join Redline's Roster of Proven WiMAX Forum Certified Product; Enables Mobile Service Providers to Offer High-Revenue Personal and Commercial Broadband Services

Redline Communications Group Inc. ("Redline") (TSX and AIM: RDL), a leading provider of WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products, today announced its RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX products have been awarded the WiMAX Forum Certified(R) mark for conformity to the IEEE 802.16e standards for Mobile WiMAX.

Alzheimer's Foundation Of America Encourages Global Action On Awareness-Raising

Alzheimer's Foundation Of America Encourages Global Action On Awareness-Raising

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

NEW YORK, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --

As the United Nations General Assembly convenes this week, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging foreign leaders to collaborate on a global effort to advance a dialogue about minimizing the impact of Alzheimer's disease on the 26 million people worldwide currently living with the disease and those who will be affected in the future.

Eric J. Hall, AFA's president and CEO, said the increasing incidence of the disease worldwide - expected to quadruple by 2050 - warrants further awareness-raising on a global level, similar to the national advocacy efforts that AFA has been advancing in the United States.

TechWeb's VoiceCon(R) Amsterdam To Showcase Thought Leaders And Major New Product Initiatives

TechWeb's VoiceCon(R) Amsterdam To Showcase Thought Leaders And Major New Product Initiatives

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

SAN FRANCISCO, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --

- KPN's Eelco Blok Joins Cisco, IBM, Ingencio, Microsoft, Siemens and Royal Dutch Shell on Keynote Stage; Microsoft to Reveal OCS Release 2

Pearson Announces Pilot Program Results For New Pearson Test Of English

Pearson Announces Pilot Program Results For New Pearson Test Of English

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --

Pearson today announced that it has successfully completed the final stage of the worldwide pilot program for its new computer-based international academic English language test, Pearson Test of English (PTE).

Pilot testing enabled Pearson to gather information about the technical functioning of the test administration hardware and software. Pearson received valuable feedback about the full range of innovative and integrated item types and obtained direct feedback on test takers' experience and perceptions of the test.

Face for Thought: Can Forcing A Smile Make You Happy?

Face for Thought: Can Forcing A Smile Make You Happy?

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

Recently I was lounging at an on campus coffee shop, melting into a plastic chair, tired around my eyes, and grimacing at the ache in my arms that I was convinced signified the flu. Only three weeks into the semester, and already brain matter regenerated over the summer was turning into mush.

Northrop Grumman Introduces New Series Of Multisensor Speed Logs For Maritime Market

Northrop Grumman Introduces New Series Of Multisensor Speed Logs For Maritime Market

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is introducing a new family of multisensor marine speed log products at the 2008 SMM maritime technology exhibition in Hamburg, Germany this month.

A photo accompanying this release is available at: http://media.primezone.com/noc/

The NAVIKNOT 600 series of products, which are being marketed under the Sperry Marine brand, are based on a new satellite speed sensor that yields dual axis speed over ground.

The satellite speed log can serve as a standalone device or be integrated with a single-axis electromagnetic or Doppler speed log. The three-way satellite-electromagnetic-Doppler combination provides maximum built-in flexibility and redundancy.

Two Experienced Music Editors Join ClashMusic.com Team

Two Experienced Music Editors Join ClashMusic.com Team

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

DUNDEE, Scotland, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --

- Following the Announcement of a GBP500,000 Investment, ClashMusic.com has Appointed Two Highly Experienced Online Music News Editors. Mike Diver and Will Kinsman, Both Key Figures in Music Journalism, Will Help Further Enhance the Growing Reputation of ClashMusic.com.

Two highly experienced editors and online music news journalists have joined ClashMusic.com. Coming after the announcement of GBP 500,000 of investment, the appointments will help ClashMusic.com's development as a leading music site.

Mike Diver and Will Kinsman will join ClashMusic.com after proving themselves at other music sites.

Landmark UPLIFT Study Reaffirms The Safety Of Spiriva (tiotropium) In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Landmark UPLIFT Study Reaffirms The Safety Of Spiriva (tiotropium) In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

LEUVEN, Belgium, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --

- For Media Outside US and Canada

- Prof. dr. Marc Decramer, Head of Pneumology of the University Hospitals Leuven, is Lead Investigator of the International UPLIFT Study Investigating Treatment of COPD Patients With tiotropium. Today he Elaborates on the Results

New Data Show Efficacy Of Zebinix(TM) In The Treatment Of Epilepsy

New Data Show Efficacy Of Zebinix(TM) In The Treatment Of Epilepsy

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

PORTO, Portugal, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --

- Novel Treatment Also Demonstrated Significant Improvement in Quality of Life and Reduction in Depressive Symptoms

Positive data from three phase III studies presented today at the 8th European Congress of Epileptology, Berlin, Germany, demonstrated that Zebinix(TM) (1) (eslicarbazepine acetate), a novel once daily anti-epileptic agent, significantly reduced the frequency of partial seizures in patients with refractory partial epilepsy, in combination with other anti-epileptic agents.(2,3,4)

Zebinix(TM) is one of the proposed EU trade names for eslicarbazepine acetate.

Shire Limited: Results Of The Annual General Meeting Held On September 24, 2008

Shire Limited: Results Of The Annual General Meeting Held On September 24, 2008

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

DUBLIN, Ireland, September 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Shire Limited (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces that at its Annual General Meeting today, all resolutions contained in the notice of meeting were duly passed and the results of the poll are as follows:

Rosetta Genomics To Present At Maxim Group Growth Conference

Rosetta Genomics To Present At Maxim Group Growth Conference

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

REHOVOT, Israel and JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, September 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosetta Genomics Ltd (Nasdaq:ROSG), a leader in the development of microRNA-based diagnostics, announced today its management will present at the Maxim Group Growth Conference in New York City on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. The conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt New York Hotel.

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Identifiction Has Put Off The Public Launch Of Its Serial Game

Identifiction Has Put Off The Public Launch Of Its Serial Game "AOsphere" Until January 2009

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

LYON, France, September 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Initially scheduled for 15 October, the launch of the serial game AOsphere has been put off until January 2009. http://www.identifiction.com will nonetheless open with a beta version before the end of the year. The creative team will offer its first interactive serial exclusively to those registered.

Electronic Ink Announces London Office Expansion

Electronic Ink Announces London Office Expansion

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --

Electronic Ink, a design consultancy dedicated to improving the way people interact with technology, environments and one another, today announced that it has expanded its full-service London office, according to Harold Hambrose, CEO and founder of the 18-year-old firm based in the U.S.

The new London office serves clients throughout Europe, including Microsoft, E.ON UK, British Petroleum, National Grid, AstraZeneca, IBM, GlaxoSmithKline, Sungard and Barclays PLC. Electronic Ink has worked steadily in the UK and Europe since the company was founded in 1990.

ChemBridge Corporation Enters Into New Discovery Chemistry Strategic Alliance With AstraZeneca

ChemBridge Corporation Enters Into New Discovery Chemistry Strategic Alliance With AstraZeneca

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

SAN DIEGO, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --

ChemBridge Corporation today announced new multi-year research collaboration in discovery chemistry with AstraZeneca. This new alliance follows the previous collaboration between ChemBridge and AstraZeneca that was established in 2006 and successfully completed earlier this year ahead of schedule. In accordance with the new agreement scientists from ChemBridge and AstraZeneca will work together to design and develop a new generation of highly advanced, research intensive small molecule libraries that further enhance AstraZeneca's global drug discovery effort. Further details and financial terms were not disclosed.

Jurassic Beer - How Long Does It Take To Get A Good Brew?

Jurassic Beer - How Long Does It Take To Get A Good Brew?

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

Fossil Fuels Brewing Company of Manteca, California is convinced that beer, like wine, takes time to get right. In this case, 45 million years. It's truly a beer no one else can claim to have.

Manteca is a short drive from here so you can bet this story is just beginning. It's for science, after all.

Raul Cano, Cal Poly microbiologist and director of Cal Poly’s Environmental Biotechnology Institute (EBI) caused quite a brew-ha ha(1) with the announcement that beer made from living bacteria extracted from a bee entombed in amber 25-45 million years ago was really, really good.

Bringing Diabetes To Light: International Diabetes Federation Encouraging Citizens To Raise Awareness And Protect Future Generat

Bringing Diabetes To Light: International Diabetes Federation Encouraging Citizens To Raise Awareness And Protect Future Generat

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

BRUSSELS, Belgium, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --

- Theme for 2008 World Diabetes Day - November 14 - is "Diabetes in Children and Adolescents"

BRUSSELS, Belgium, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --

The International Diabetes Federation announced today that it is calling on groups and individuals worldwide to get involved in activities to raise awareness of diabetes in the 50 days leading up to World Diabetes Day on November 14. The theme for this year's campaign is "Diabetes in Children and Adolescents."

Epitiro Report Confirms 'Digital Divide' In Europe

Epitiro Report Confirms 'Digital Divide' In Europe

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

CARDIFF, Wales, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --

- Huge Broadband Performance Gap Across European Cities

Epitiro, the broadband communications authority, today published the 'European City Internet Performance Index 2008', a preliminary report based on the company's ongoing research into broadband services across the EU Member States.

The data, derived from testing broadband services from leading ISPs in Amsterdam, Dublin, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Milan, Paris and Zurich, is part of a major customer experience research project by Epitiro to understand the actual broadband service levels delivered to EU consumers and businesses.

The early findings confirm the existence of a 'digital divide' amongst European cities:

Jaspersoft Translates European Roots Into Commercial Success Across The Region

Jaspersoft Translates European Roots Into Commercial Success Across The Region

Sep 24 2008 | comment(s)

PARIS, September 24 /PRNewswire/ --

- New customers, partners represent Jaspersoft's growth throughout Europe; company opens fifth European office in Paris

Jaspersoft Corporation, the market leader in open source business intelligence (BI) and the world's most widely deployed BI software, today announced a number of milestones representing its commercial success and increasing priority on the European market. Recent customer deployments include EnergySys Limited, INTECO and La SACEM, contributing to over 200 percent growth in subscriptions for Jaspersoft's Professional Edition products in Europe. Jaspersoft today serves more than 9,000 customers in 96 countries worldwide.