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Propecia Lawsuits: Next Status Conference in New Jersey Propecia...
The Firm is currently evaluating Propecia lawsuits on behalf of men who suffered persistent sexual dysfunction allegedly due to Propecia.(PRWeb February 17, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/propecia-lawsuits/propecia-side-effects/prweb10437928.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 17, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Comments on...
The Firm is representing plaintiffs in DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement lawsuits, as well as claims stemming from Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy ASR hip recall.(PRWeb February 17, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/metal-on-metal-hip-recall/depuy-pinnacle-hip/prweb10437695.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 17, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Quality Management Solutions, Inc. (QMS) Joins SAP®...
Quality Management Solutions, Inc. (QMS) announced it has joined the SAP® PartnerEdge® program as a SAP services partner. The program gives partners access to resources, services and...(PRWeb February 17, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10434734.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 17, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

A new way of looking at drug discovery
(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) Garret FitzGerald from Penn, has long said the current drug-development system in the United States is in need of change, "representing an unsustainable model." As the dominance of large pharma erodes and the process of drug discovery and development moves to a more modular approach, new initiatives are designed to enhance the ability of academia to play in this space. Novel approaches to raising capital and to distributing intellectual property are emerging.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 17, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

NBA Players Fire Union Head
NBA Players Union Executive Director Billy Hunter was fired from his position Saturday, ending an ugly, headline-grabbing standoff between him and the organization he'd led since 1996.
Source: WSJ.com: Health - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: FREE Source Type: news

No Ill Effect Found in BPA Exposure
A federal researcher finds blood levels of the common plastic-container additive are generally much too low to affect the body.
Source: WSJ.com: Health - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PAID Source Type: news

Novartis's Vasella Could Receive $78 Million Severance
Departing chairman will need to abide by noncompete clause to receive entire package, which could increase support for next month's say-on-pay referendum in Switzerland.
Source: WSJ.com: Health - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PAID Source Type: news

Potlatch Board Declares Distribution on Common Stock
SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Potlatch Corporation (Nasdaq:PCH) has declared a quarterly distribution on the Company's common stock. The distribution of $0.31 per share is payable March 26, 2013 to stockholders of record on March 8, 2013.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

United Fire Group, Inc. Appoints John-Paul ("JP") E. Besong to Its Board of Directors and Declares Regular Dividend on Common Stock
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:UFCS), today, declared a regular quarterly dividend on the common stock of $0.15 cents per share at its meeting on Friday, February 15, 2013. This dividend will be payable March 15, 2013, for shareholders of record as of March 1, 2013. Our company has paid dividends every quarter since March 1968.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Without Asbestos Legislation to Protect You, You Must Protect Yourself
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Each year more than 3,000 people die from mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

CMS Bancorp, Inc. Announces Postponement of 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CMS Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMSB) (the "Company") announced today that its 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be postponed until a further date to be announced. A copy of the Company's annual report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on December 28, 2012, is available on CMS Bank's website at
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Zynga to Present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq:ZNGA) announced today that Mark Pincus, Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco. The session is scheduled for 4:35 p.m. Pacific Time / 7:35 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 25, 2013.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Face Up Entertainment Group, Inc. Sees Future Growth and Opportunity in Bar Poker Leagues All Over the Nation
VALLEY STREAM, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Delisting of Securities of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation, Myrexis, Inc., Globalstar, Inc., and School Specialty, Inc. From The NASDAQ Stock Market
NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NASDAQ Stock Market announced today that it will delist the common stock of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation. LodgeNet Interactive Corporation's stock was suspended on January 14, 2013 and has not traded on NASDAQ since that time.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Video from Synaptic Digital and General Motors: Chevrolet's Small Cars Gain Traction in All Weather, Sales
Detroit, Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With increasing numbers of
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Introducing: Tarocco Orange, Eucalyptus & Sage by Crabtree & Evelyn
WOODSTOCK, Conn., Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A modern interpretation of a classic style of scent, fresh and lively Tarocco Orange, Eucalyptus & Sage is inspired by the European tradition of citrus colognes that are ubiquitously used to fragrance the body from top to toe and even spritzed liberally throughout the home.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Isola and Park Electrochemical Settle Patent Dispute
CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Isola USA Corp. (Isola USA) and Park Electrochemical Corp. (Park) announced today that they have entered into an agreement to settle all pending litigation between the parties related to Isola's patents for the use of Styrene Maleic Anhydride (SMA) in laminates. The settlement agreement will result in the dismissal of the patent infringement lawsuit that Isola USA filed against Park and its subsidiaries, Nelco Products, Inc. (Nelco) and Neltec, Inc. (Neltec) in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona on June 26, 2012.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Minden Bancorp, Inc. Reports Results of Operations for the Year and 4th Quarter Ended December 31, 2012
MINDEN, La., Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Guggenheim Investments to Close Nine Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in March
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Comcast Corporation [CMCS] and Bravo's Top Chef Season 10 Finale to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
ADVISORY, Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. Enters Into an Agreement for Settlement of the Pending Derivative Action, Subject to Court Approval
NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOAN), (the "Company") announced today it had entered into Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement of an action brought by Alan R. Kahn, derivatively on behalf of the Company against the directors of the Company and the Company, as a nominal defendant. The settlement is subject to approval by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau. Under the terms of the proposed settlement, defendant Assaf Ran is required to enter into a written commitment that he will not withdraw his personal guarantee of the Company's Line of Credit...
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Tyson Foods Acquires Assets of Don Julio Foods of Utah
SPRINGDALE, Ark., Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Donnie Smith, president and CEO of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), today announced its subsidiary company, Tyson Mexican Original, Inc., has acquired the assets of Don Julio Foods of Clearfield, Utah. The deal is an example of the company's overall growth strategy. Don Julio, a maker of flour and corn tortillas, and salty snacks such as potato chips, tortilla chips and pretzels, sells products to retailers throughout the U.S. under the Don Julio Authentic and Clover Club brands.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Gainey & McKenna Announces a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. -- MLNX
NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey & McKenna announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, on behalf of investors who purchased the shares of Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. ("Mellanox" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:MLNX) between April 19, 2012 and January 2, 2013, inclusive (the "Class Period").
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Standard Parking Corporation Announces Date for 2013 Annual Meeting
CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Standard Parking Corporation (Nasdaq:STAN) today announced that its 2013 annual stockholders meeting will be held at 8:30 AM (CT) on April 24, 2013 at The Talbott Hotel, 20 East Delaware Place, Chicago, Illinois 60611. It also set March 6, 2013 as the record date for determining stockholders of the Company who are entitled to vote at the meeting.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Rosen Law Firm Reminds Hemispherx Biopharma Investors of Important February 22, 2013 Deadline -- HEB
NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rosen Law Firm reminds investors of the important February 22, 2013 lead plaintiff deadline in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased the securities of Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. (NYSE:HEB) from March 19, 2012 through December 17, 2012.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Rosen Law Firm Reminds Investors of Important Deadline in Class Action filed by the Firm Against Silvercorp Metals, Inc. -- SVM
NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rosen Law Firm reminds investors of the important March 1, 2013 lead plaintiff deadline in the class action lawsuit filed by the firm on behalf of all persons who purchased the stock of Silvercorp Metals, Inc. (NYSE:SVM) during the period from June 24, 2010 through September 13, 2011. The lawsuit alleges that Silvercorp and certain of its management violated the federal securities laws by issuing false and misleading financial information.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

The Rosen Law Firm Reminds Longwei Petroleum Investment Holding Limited Investors of Important Class Action Deadline -- LPH
NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rosen Law Firm reminds investors of the important March 5, 2013 lead plaintiff deadline in the class action filed by the firm on behalf of investors who purchased the securities of Longwei Petroleum Investment Holding Limited (NYSE:LPH) between May 17, 2010 and January 3, 2013.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Research & Markets Announces the Release of 'Catheter...
Provides a detailed analysis of the global market for catheters, including central venous catheters (CVC), peripheral venous catheters (PVC), midline catheters (MC), hemodialysis catheters, pulmonary...(PRWeb February 15, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10436984.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Research & Markets Announces the Release of 'World Glucose...
A comprehensive analysis of the specific segment of the over-the-counter diagnostics sector known as the glucose self-testing market.(PRWeb February 15, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10436934.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Global Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Outlook 2013: Rising Stars
This new research report, announced by Research and Markets, provides an in-depth analysis of biotech companies and their drug pipeline amidst competition and dynamic regulatory environment(PRWeb February 15, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10436837.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Island Abbey Foods™ Honibe® Honey Delights® Now Available as...
Sweet Tooth’s Around the World Celebrate New Pure Honey, Lemon, Cherry and Menthol with Eucalyptus Varieties(PRWeb February 15, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10436729.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diets & Weight Loss Plans Adds...
Diet Doc is excited to announce the addition of prescription strength saffron extract diet pills to their comprehensive product line of diet supplements.(PRWeb February 15, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/saffron-extract-diet-pill/fast-weight-loss/prweb10434788.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Health Business Decision Makers Share Research Results in New Feature...
AISHealth.com’s new feature allows registered users to download free white papers from leading health care organizations.(PRWeb February 15, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10434629.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Week in Review in the Health Outcomes and Pharma Pricing Field from...
Top News Stories in Healthcare Value From HealthEconomics.Com(PRWeb February 15, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/HealthEconomicsCom/News/prweb10426502.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Jury Awards $63 Million to Teenager Who Lost Skin after Taking Motrin:...
A jury (Case number: PLCV2007-00064) has awarded $63 million to a Massachusetts teen and her parents nearly a decade after she suffered a life threatening drug reaction that caused her to lose most of...(PRWeb February 15, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10437700.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Stryker Hip Lawsuits Being Investigated by Bernstein Liebhard LLP in...
Stryker Recalled Rejuvenate and ABG II modular neck-stems in July 2012 due to a potential for fretting and corrosion at the modular-neck junction.(PRWeb February 15, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/stryker-hip-lawsuits/stryker-rejuvenate-recall/prweb10436990.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

DePuy ASR Hip Recall Trial: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Comments on...
The Firm is currently investigating DePuy ASR hip lawsuits on behalf of individuals affected by Johnson & Johnson’s 2010 metal-on-metal hip implant recall.(PRWeb February 15, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/depuy-asr-hip-lawsuits/depuy-asr-hip-recall/prweb10436966.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

hCGTreatments / Diet Doc’s hCG Diets and Weight Loss Plans Announces...
Prescription hCG shots, when used in conjunction with a nutritious diet plan, trigger the body to burn stored fat in the typically difficult to lose areas, such as belly fat.(PRWeb February 16, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/hcg-shots/hcg-diet-plans/prweb10438500.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FreeAdvice.com Announces New Content on the 2012 Stryker Hip Implant...
In the wake of Stryker Corporation's recall of its Rejuvenate and ABGIII hip implant models, many patients facing painful revision surgery have questions about whether or not the defects leading...(PRWeb February 16, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10256974.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawsuit Reviews Being Offered by...
The Firm is actively filing DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement lawsuits in the multidistrict litigation currently underway in Texas federal court.(PRWeb February 16, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/depuy-pinnacle-lawsuits/depuy-pinnacle-hip/prweb10437513.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Generic Drug Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Comments on Possible...
Bernstein Liebhard LLP investigating lawsuits on behalf of individuals injured as a result of drug side effects.(PRWeb February 16, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/fosamax-lawsuits/generic-drug-lawsuits/prweb10437441.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

A.U. Khan, M.D., Receives InTone Specialist Certification to Treat...
InControl Medical has certified A.U. Khan, M.D., to prescribe InTone for women with bladder leakage.(PRWeb February 16, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10433152.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Same Sex Marriage
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Peter J Reilly Source Type: news

Fertility Treatment - Is IRS Heteronormative Or Just Muddled ?
Professor Tessa Davis of Tulane Law School has taken the IRS and the Tax Court to task over their position on fertility treatment. For a reason which I will explain I probably will not be able to do justice to her treatment, so here is a link to Reproducing Value: How Tax Law Differentially Values Fertility, Sexuality & Marriage . I highly recommend it. Now I will endeavor to give the rest of you the gist of it. Professor Davis suggests that the IRS and the Tax Court are trying to rationalize traditional values into tax law interpretations:
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Peter J Reilly Source Type: news

FDA Warns of Fake Flu Therapies Sold Online
Federal health regulators are warning patients to avoid taking 'generic' versions of flu therapies and other unapproved products claiming they can prevent, treat or cure the flu.
Source: WSJ.com: Health - February 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PAID Source Type: news

Global TB Fight Hits a Wall
India is treating some drug-resistant TB patients with drugs they are already resistant to, which can cause the disease to become much more difficult to tame.
Source: WSJ.com: Health - February 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PAID Source Type: news

FDA Warns About 'Generic' Flu Therapies on Web
Federal health regulators are warning patients to avoid taking 'generic' versions of flu therapies and other unapproved products claiming they can prevent, treat or cure the flu.
Source: WSJ.com: Health - February 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PAID Source Type: news

Soccer 'Header' Likened to Hard Punch
New research into the impact of a soccer ball when players "head" the ball suggests that the forces can be substantial and that headgear designed for the sport doesn't appear to mitigate those forces much.
Source: WSJ.com: Health - February 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: FREE Source Type: news

The Kratom Experiment Begins
Back in September, I wrote an article entitled: Is Kratom the New "Bath Salts" or Just an Organic Pain Reliever with Euphoric Effects? The response was massive. Not only did the article receive nearly 47,000 views and more than 80 comments, but I received several emails--almost all of which were written in support of Kratom.
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - February 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: David DiSalvo Source Type: news

No Ill Effect Found in Human BPA Exposure
A federal researcher finds blood levels of the common plastic-container additive are generally much too low to affect the body.
Source: WSJ.com: Health - February 15, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PAID Source Type: news