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CCAC applauds Quebec Ministry of Health's colorectal cancer screening pilot

The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) applauds the decision of the Quebec Ministry of Health and its Minister Yves Bolduc to implement a colorectal cancer screening pilot in anticipation of launching a province wide colorectal cancer screening program.

2 Jun 2010

Genes influence AIAA side effect in breast cancer survivors

Aromatase inhibitor-associated arthralgia (AIAA) is a major side effect in breast cancer survivors, producing joint pain so severe that as many as ten percent of women discontinue their therapy prematurely while undergoing treatment with these lifesaving drugs.

2 Jun 2010

Motion Therapeutics to launch BalanceWear Stabilizing Garments for MS

For those who suffer from balance disorders and loss of mobility, promising results from a new stabilizing device may help to reestablish mobility, confidence and independence. This week, Motion Therapeutics premieres its BalanceWear™ Stabilizing Garments at the 24th Annual Meeting for the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers in San Antonio.

2 Jun 2010

Santarus commences enrollment in rifamycin SV MMX Phase III clinical program for travelers' diarrhea

Santarus, Inc., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that is has begun to enroll patients in the first study in its Phase III clinical program to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rifamycin SV MMX® for the treatment of patients with travelers' diarrhea.

2 Jun 2010

Cancer patients should find ways to be physically active during and after treatment: New national guidelines

Cancer patients who've been told to rest and avoid exercise can - and should - find ways to be physically active both during and after treatment, according to new national guidelines. Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH, an associate professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and a member of the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, will present these guidelines at an educational session at the 2010 meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, aimed at making cancer exercise rehabilitation programs as common as those offered to people who have had heart attacks or undergone cardiac surgery.

2 Jun 2010

ASH wins six Aster Awards for excellence in healthcare marketing and advertising

American Specialty Health Incorporated, a national health and wellness organization, recently announced that it had won four Gold and two Silver Aster awards for excellence in healthcare marketing and advertising. The Aster Awards, one of the largest national competitions of its kind, is hosted by Marketing Healthcare Today Magazine and Creative Images, Inc.

1 Jun 2010

Akela Pharma fourth-quarter consolidated net loss increases to $14.1M

Akela Pharma, Inc., a leader in the development of therapeutics for the treatment of pain, and the company's wholly owned subsidiary, PharmaForm, today announced its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2009.

1 Jun 2010

Preparation reduces winter sports injuries

During winter those who are active need to prepare for the cold conditions or risk injuries, warns Sports Medicine Australia.

31 May 2010

Women unaware of their heart disease risk: Report

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has come up with results of their study funded by the National Heart Foundation that warns Australian women of their heart disease risk. It says that heart disease is the leading killer of Australian women and most women (eight out of ten) think that heart disease kills only “old men”.

31 May 2010

Elbit Imaging reports NIS 136 million loss attributable to equity holders for first-quarter 2010

Elbit Imaging Ltd. announced today its results for the first quarter of 2010.

31 May 2010

Celladon announces 6-month data from Phase 2 clinical trial of MYDICAR in advanced heart failure patients

Celladon Corp., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments for cardiovascular diseases, today announced that six-month data from its Phase 2 clinical trial of MYDICAR® show improvements in clinical outcomes and disease markers in advanced heart failure patients treated with the genetically targeted enzyme replacement therapy.

31 May 2010

Targeted Genetics's partner Celladon presents Phase II trial data with MYDICAR at Heart Failure Congress 2010

Targeted Genetics Corporation announced that its partner, Celladon Corporation, presented full data today that show the first Phase II trial with MYDICAR® for the treatment of advanced heart failure has met its primary safety and efficacy endpoints, as prospectively defined in the Phase II trial protocol.

31 May 2010

Secretary of Health commends two Allegheny County schools for commitment to exercise every day

Secretary of Health Everette James today visited the Avonworth and Mt. Royal middle schools in Allegheny County to commend students and teachers for their yearlong commitment to exercising for 30 minutes every school day.

29 May 2010

The Extra Gear founder earns distinction of Certified Consultant

Dana Blackmer, Ph.D., a resident of Richmond, has become one of the region's only professionals to earn the distinction of Certified Consultant by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, the leading organization of sport and exercise psychology.

29 May 2010

University of Bath receives funding to launch major study of the scrum

The University of Bath has received funding from the International Rugby Board to launch a major study of the scrum that will that drive best practice player welfare policy in this critical area of the game.

29 May 2010

Advances in cancer care help people diagnosed with cancer survive the disease

Ed Gardella, a police officer for 31 years, thought he was pretty tough. But then the 70-year old Worcester, Mass. resident was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. "You never forget that moment, where you were that moment you were told you have cancer," said Gardella. "I never thought I was a particularly brave man, nor did I think I was a coward. I was a police officer, a chief of police, but this disease brings everyone to their knees — no one is tougher than cancer."

29 May 2010

Victhom attributes 99.6% decrease in first-quarter revenues to transfer of development activities to Ossur

Victhom Human Bionics Inc. today reported its first quarter 2010 financial results.

29 May 2010

Children watch more television if parents do

Children are more likely to watch high levels of television if their parents do, but parents do not need to be physically active to help their children to be active, a new study has found.

28 May 2010

Neptune's revenues increased by 8% for fiscal year ended February 28, 2010

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. today reports its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2010, announces the implementation of a shareholder rights plan and provides fiscal year highlights.

28 May 2010

Consistent consumption of alcohol contributes to high blood pressure

High blood pressure is a leading cause of deaths in the world. Apart from millions with diagnosed hypertension, still many others are borderline hypertensive. High blood pressure increases the risk of a person to develop cardiovascular diseases, kidney problems, heart attack and even a stroke. One of the major contributors to high blood pressure is the consistent consumption of alcohol. Regular alcohol drinkers increase the risks of elevated blood pressure because it affects the normal functioning of the body by reversing what it needs to remain healthy.

28 May 2010

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

CCAC applauds Quebec Ministry of Health's colorectal cancer screening pilot

Genes influence AIAA side effect in breast cancer survivors

Motion Therapeutics to launch BalanceWear Stabilizing Garments for MS

Santarus commences enrollment in rifamycin SV MMX Phase III clinical program for travelers' diarrhea

Cancer patients should find ways to be physically active during and after treatment: New national guidelines

ASH wins six Aster Awards for excellence in healthcare marketing and advertising

Akela Pharma fourth-quarter consolidated net loss increases to $14.1M

Preparation reduces winter sports injuries

Women unaware of their heart disease risk: Report

Elbit Imaging reports NIS 136 million loss attributable to equity holders for first-quarter 2010

Celladon announces 6-month data from Phase 2 clinical trial of MYDICAR in advanced heart failure patients

Targeted Genetics's partner Celladon presents Phase II trial data with MYDICAR at Heart Failure Congress 2010

Secretary of Health commends two Allegheny County schools for commitment to exercise every day

The Extra Gear founder earns distinction of Certified Consultant

University of Bath receives funding to launch major study of the scrum

Advances in cancer care help people diagnosed with cancer survive the disease

Victhom attributes 99.6% decrease in first-quarter revenues to transfer of development activities to Ossur

Children watch more television if parents do

Neptune's revenues increased by 8% for fiscal year ended February 28, 2010

Consistent consumption of alcohol contributes to high blood pressure

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