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MONTREAL, May 21, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - A national survey conducted by Léger Marketing highlights that one quarter of Canadians who suffer from allergies will wait until their symptoms become unbearable before seeking treatment, while half of Canadians will wait up to 24 hours before seeking relief. The survey also shows that 17% of Canadians do not seek any treatment, choosing instead to tolerate their discomfort. The survey, conducted by Leger on behalf of Merck, manufacturer...
IRVINE, Calif., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrew Technologies announces the first availability of the HydraSolve(TM) Lipoplasty System in Southern California, where Dr. Steven Teitelbaum at 1301 20th St #350 in Santa Monica www.drteitelbaum.com has incorporated the device into his exclusive practice for several months and says his patients have been "thrilled" with the results. HydraSolve(TM) is a novel liposuction device based on the same patented Tissue Liquefaction...
More than 10,000 Walkers Make Every Step Count in Raising Funds and Awareness for Parkinson's KINGSTON, N.J., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Parkinson Alliance proudly announced today that the 19th Parkinson's Unity Walk held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in New York City's Central Park, has thus far raised more than $1.6 million and united more than 10,000 walkers in raising awareness for Parkinson's disease and to support research for better treatments, and hopefully...
Leading on-site clinic provider offers employers greater healthcare cost transparency CHARLESTON, S.C, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Benefitfocus, a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, announced today that CareHere, LLC has implemented BENEFITFOCUS® Benefit Informatics, a cloud-based data analytics and reporting portal that allows CareHere to analyze, plan and monitor their clients' healthcare usage, costs and associated risk. CareHere is one of the largest...
ALBANY, New York, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research (http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com) "Biochip Products and Services Market (Microarrays, Reagents, Drug Discovery, Life Science Research, IVD Tests) - U.S. Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," the market was valued at USD 2.4 billion in 2011 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.1% from 2012 to 2018, to reach...
Unexpected drug toxicities occurring years after prescription drug approval MCLEAN, Va., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In the last ten years, many people have developed unexpected toxicities from prescription drugs that had been on the market for several years. Researchers have been baffled. Dr. Dorothy L. Smith, a leading expert in the development of patient adherence programs, suggests unexpected toxicities could occur when patients in real-life have better patient adherence than...
TRU-D No. 6 and 7 mark largest deployment within a single hospital network ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lehigh Valley Health Network has announced the deployment of two additional TRU-D SmartUVC(TM) devices, adding to its existing arsenal of five 5-foot-5 germ-killing UV disinfection robots. With seven devices taking up residence within the network, LVHN is now deploying the largest fleet of TRU-Ds in the U.S. to proactively combat superbugs and provide the best...
Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions Shares Powerful New Cancer-Care Research at 2013 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting DUBLIN, Ohio, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the cost of cancer care projected to increase to $170 billion by 2020(1), many in the healthcare industry are looking for ways to curb that cost curve - while maintaining quality of care for cancer patients and preserving fair compensation for physicians. New research being featured later this...
Updated ASTRO Model Policy Endorses Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Prostate Cancer SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY), announced today the publication of study results involving hundreds of prostate cancer patients treated with the CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System, the most widely used form of prostate stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). The study followed 304 patients for a median of 5 years, and many...
Confirmation of Physiological Mechanism for Pain Relief FREDERICK, Md., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BioElectronics Corp. (PINKSHEETS: BIEL), the maker of inexpensive, disposable drug-free consumer electronic devices, announced that CEO, Andrew J. Whelan is presenting today to the FDA's Medical Advisory Committee, Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Panel compelling arguments for reclassifying the company's products for over the counter sales. "It's been 37 years since the FDA developed...
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The Chinese liver fluke (Clonorchis sinensis) is a species of parasitic worm that is classified within the Platyhelminthes phylum. It can be found in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Japan, and China and is present in nearly 30,000,000 humans today. It is thought to be one of the world’s most pervading parasites. The Chinese liver fluke requires two intermediate, or secondary, hosts and one definitive, or main, host to successfully complete its lifecycle. The first intermediate host is typically...
The Southeast Asian liver fluke (Opisthorchis viverrini) is a parasite that is classified within the Platyhelminthes phylum. It is native to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and the Lao People's Democratic Republic. It occurs in higher numbers in northern areas of Thailand when compared to central areas of Thailand, and the disease the worm causes, known as opisthorchiasis, does not occur in southern areas of Thailand. The Southeast Asian liver fluke is so small that it can only be seen under...
Echinococcus multilocularis is a species of tapeworm that is classified within the Platyhelminthes phylum. It is one of a few worms that cause echinococcosis, a disease that affects many canid species including wolves, coyotes, foxes, jackals, domesticated dogs. Humans can also contract this disease. Adult members of this species can reach an average length of .2 inches, and like other species of tapeworm, its body is segmented by three proglottids. Its head, or scolex, is equipped with...
Trichinella spiralis, sometimes known as the pork worm, is a parasite within the Nematoda class. It can be found in pigs, rats, humans, and bears. This worm causes trichinosis in humans, most often from consuming undercooked pork. This species is the smallest within its class, reaching an average body length of .16 centimeters. Females are twice as large as males, displaying a sexual dimorphism. The reproductive organs of females are unique to the species in that the front end holds developed...
The giant roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides) is a parasitic worm within the Nematoda phylum. This species can be found throughout the world, but occurs in higher numbers in tropical and subtropical areas. It causes the disease known as ascariasis in its human hosts and infects about one quarter of the entire world’s human population. It displays a sexual dimorphism, with females growing larger than males. Females reach an average body length between 7.8 and 19.2 inches, while males reach a...
