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The South Korean government, concerned about the growing threat of a bird flu pandemic, is exploring ways to produce a generic version of the antiviral vaccine Tamiflu. The move comes as the government stockpiles the vaccine, amidst concerns about a possible shortage, and the World Health Organization warns of the
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BioWa, a Princeton-based biotech company, has received a U.S. patent for its proprietary Potelligent(TM) technology, which enhances antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) in therapeutic antibodies. The patent, granted by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, covers a fucosyltransferase-deficient host cell for producing antibodies with high ADCC activity. This
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As autumn begins, employees across the country are renewing their employer-based health insurance plans, only to find themselves struggling with complicated details, higher premiums, and out-of-pocket expenses. But amidst this chaos, a growing number of Americans, including the author of this piece, are coming to realize that the real health
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Novation, the contracting arm of health care organizations that belong to VHA Inc. and the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC), has seen significant increases in the costs of certain raw materials used to produce medical products over the last three years. Despite these increases, Novation has maintained its commitment to mitigating
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Researchers have uncovered new benefits of metformin in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the Lancet. The study, based on data from the UK Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS), showed that metformin reduced diabetes-related deaths by 42%
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Starpharma's VivaGel, a vaginal microbicide designed to prevent the transmission of STIs, has received a significant boost with the award of $US20.3m development funding by the US-based National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). This funding will accelerate the development of VivaGel, which has already shown
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The World Economic Forum's (WEF) 2005-2006 Global Competitiveness Report highlights China's need to strengthen its institutional underpinnings to improve competitiveness. China ranked 49th out of 117 economies, a significant drop from its 46th position in 2004 and 33rd in 2002. Augusto Lopez-Claros, WEF's chief
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India and Sweden are set to strengthen their ties in the key areas of IT, including e-governance, telemedicine, and software usage for small and medium businesses. Union Communication and IT Minister Dayanidhi Maran announced that memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in these areas will be signed in Delhi on Wednesday, after
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China's medical apparatus and equipment industry achieved remarkable growth in the first half of 2005, with exports valued at US$1.632 billion, a significant increase of 33.71% year on year. This industry played a crucial role in China's medicines and health products export market,
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Netsmart Technologies, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Dublin, Ohio-based CMHC Systems, Inc. for approximately $13 million in cash and 435,730 shares of Netsmart common stock. This acquisition further solidifies Netsmart's position as a leading supplier of enterprise-wide software solutions for health and human services providers. Founded
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Hitachi Tool Engineering Ltd. has made a breakthrough in the life sciences industry by developing a cutting tool that can etch tiny trenches in glass to make chips for DNA analysis and medical diagnosis. This innovative tool, a type of micro end mill, can slash production time by a factor
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SunTech Medical, the world leader in motion-tolerant, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring products and technology, has introduced its patent-pending Orbit blood pressure cuffs in all Oscar 2 and Oscar 2 PowerPack ABPM systems. The Orbit cuff is specifically designed to enhance patient compliance for 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) applications.
