Written by alex on Sunday, July 10th, 2011 in High Blood Pressure.
Virginia’s obesity rate grows to 25.9% to rank 30th in nation
State adult obesity rank increases to 30th, up from 32nd, in annual report. Virginia ranked 30th for its adult obesity rate, which reached 25.9 percent, according to a new report.
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Written by alex on Saturday, July 9th, 2011 in High Blood Pressure.
PEBTF Awards Incentive Payments to Pennsylvania Physician Practices
HARRISBURG, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund (PEBTF) in collaboration with Bridges to Excellence (BTE), the nation’s most extensive effort to recognize and reward high-performing clinicians, improve patient health and reduce costs of care, announced today that it is awarding performance rewards to the following Pennsylvania clinicians: From Baughman Family …
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Written by alex on Friday, July 8th, 2011 in High Blood Pressure.
Review raises questions over benefits of cutting salt
LONDON (Reuters) – In an analysis that set off a fierce debate over the health effects of salt, researchers said on Wednesday they had found no evidence that small cuts to salt intake reduce the risk of developing heart disease or dying prematurely.
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Written by alex on Friday, June 24th, 2011 in High Blood Pressure.
Fewer Canadians eating fruit and veg: StatsCan
Statistics Canada says Canadians are eating fewer fruits and vegetables for the first time in a decade, according to its latest analysis of the country’s state of health.
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Written by alex on Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 in High Blood Pressure.
Pluristem in $55M lung therapy licensing deal
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc., which develops therapies that use placental cells, said Monday it licensed a potential lung disease treatment to United Therapeutics Corp. in a deal that could be worth more than $55 million.
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Written by alex on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 in High Blood Pressure.
Sex education sa klase, maaaring gawing ‘optional’?
Isa sa mainit na pinagdedebatihan ng mga kongresista sa kontrobersiyal na Reproductive Health (RH) bill ay ang reproductive health education o “sex education.” Sa panayam ng News To Go kay Sen Pia Cayetano, alamin kung may mababagong probisyon sa naturang panukalang batas kapag tinalakay na ang bersiyon nito sa plenaryo ng Senado.
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Written by alex on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 in High Blood Pressure.
pSivida Announces Phase I/II Clinical Study Evaluating Bioerodible, Sustained Release Latanoprost Device in Ocular …
Drug delivery company pSivida Corp. today announced the commencement of a Phase I/II clinical trial studying a new bioerodible drug delivery implant for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
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Written by alex on Monday, June 20th, 2011 in High Blood Pressure.
pSivida Announces Phase I/II Clinical Study Evaluating Bioerodible, Sustained Release Latanoprost Device in Ocular …
WATERTOWN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–pSivida starts phase I/II clinical study evaluating bioerodible sustained release latanoprost device in ocular hypertension and glaucoma.
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Written by alex on Thursday, June 16th, 2011 in High Blood Pressure.
Extension Connection: Sleep & weight issues
Q. Can Being Deprived of Sleep Cause Weight Issues? A. Does sleep deprivation really lead to unhealthy eating choices and decreased exercise? And does that outcome lead to weight issues or gain over…
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