Heritage Global Partners , a worldwide leader in asset advisory and auction services and a subsidiary of Heritage Global Inc. , today announced that it will manage a global online auction featuring assets from eleven Weston Educational Inc. The sale begins January 30, 2017, and features hundreds of lots of professional equipment and career training assets from the college’s dental and medical assistant, radiology and pharmacy technician, surgical technology, physical fitness, massage therapy and esthetics programs, as well as furniture, technology and other general support.
Day: January 11, 2017
The Wistar Institute and Nations Cancer Centers Jointly Endorse Updated HPV Vaccine Recommendations
… times there are no symptoms. It is why this disease is so frightening and why we must be staunch advocates for the health of all children and young adults in the United States and ensure they receive the HPV vaccine.” According to the CDC, incidence …
Labradoodle who helps 5-year-old Bromley girl control her diabetes up for award
A Bromley Labradoodle is up for an award for ensuring a five-year-old girl is able to control her diabetes. Donna Williams, of Erickson Gardens, has nominated her dog Rosie as a thank you for looking after her five-year-old daughter Alessandra, who has suffered with type 1 diabetes since February last year.
U.S. FDA Accepts Biologics License Application (BLA) for Mylan and…
… pharmaceutical ingredients. Every member of our more than 35,000-strong workforce is dedicated to creating better health for a better world, one person at a time. Learn more at mylan.com largest and fully-integrated, innovation-led biopharmaceutical …
For Merck, Keytruda Is ‘Extraordinarily Positive’ : More Squawk From Jim Cramer
Merck’s lung cancer treatment will get a speedy review by the FDA, but it ‘knows better than to go out and give false hope,’ TheStreet’s Jim Cramer said. Shares of Merck were higher in late morning trading Wednesday, after the company announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would make a decision by May 10 on its lung cancer treatment that combines the immune system-boosting drug Keytruda with chemotherapy.
Here Is Why Red-Hot Alexion Is Only Suitable for Risk Takers Now
This drug maker has risen more than 17% this year. But investors may want to say cautious, unless they are super-aggressive.
Mother tells of anguish after her daughter is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 36.
Rita Pepper with her daughter Carla Bramall, who was diagnosed with Alzheimers when she was 36 – just like her late father Barry
Deadline Upcoming in $4.5 Million Settlement in the Dynavax…
The Shareholders Foundation announced that a deadline is coming up on January 21, 2017 in the settlement reached in the securities class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who purchased shares of Dynavax Technologies Corporation between April 26, 2012 and June 10, 2013. Investors who purchased a significant amount of shares of Dynavax Technologies Corporation between April 26, 2012 and June 10, 2013, have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation by email at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call 858-779-1554.
Negotiating drug prices
… (formally, consumer surplus) to beneficiaries due to tightening Part D formularies to the level found in the Veterans Health Administration (VA). (A formulary is a list of drugs covered by a health plan.) We measure formulary generosity as the …
Practicing the Good Life: south Forsyth yoga instructor teaches healing
This article was originally published in the December 2016/January 2017 issue of The Life-400 North, a publication of the Forsyth County News. To read the entire magazine, click here .
Judge Gives State, Medicaid Provider Chance To Settle Dispute Over Electronic Monitoring Of Workers
Six home care agencies are objecting to the state’s new electronic monitoring system for home care workers.Getty Images/iStockphoto Six home care agencies are objecting to the state’s new electronic monitoring system for home care workers.Getty Images/iStockphoto A judge has given the state and the largest provider of home-care services for elderly Medicaid clients time to try to come to an agreement over the company’s participation in a new fraud-busting monitoring system that measures the time a worker spends in the home, and the work caregivers do in the homes. Companions & Homemakers, Inc. has balked at using the new “electronic visit verification” technology and the state has kicked the company out of the Medicaid program.
Angola announces first 2 cases of Zika, but strain not clear…
… responsible for the outbreak in Brazil and elsewhere have been reported on the African mainland, though the World Health Organization in May said the strain had infected people in Cape Verde, an island nation off Africa’s western coast. The …
100 Women Who Care group looks to increase numbers
For Wendy Breau, having a desire to help those in need was never a question. How to go about doing so with a tight schedule, however, was.
Louis Vuitton launching global initiative to support UNICEF and children in need
One year after the launch of its global partnership with UNICEF, Louis Vuitton is launching its first #makeapromise day on January 12, 2017 to raise funds for children in urgent need, through its global network of … One year after the launch of its global partnership with UNICEF, Louis Vuitton is launching its first #makeapromise day on January 12, 2017 to raise funds for children in urgent need, through its global network of stores. /CNW/ – One year after the launch of its global partnership with UNICEF, Louis Vuitton is launching its first #makeapromise day on Nearly 250 million children live in countries affected by conflict and millions more face risk from natural disasters, climate change and fast spreading epidemics.
politicsThe Way to Save Democracy Attack Donald Trump on economics. Jonathan Chait
… if you think of the problem as though Trump has rigged firebombs to destroy the Constitution in one location and health insurance for 20 million people in another, and opponents face the diabolical question of choosing which one to save: But the …
Doctor’s Orders: 7 Changes to Make Today to Lower Your Cancer Risk
… and 600,920 people will die from the disease. All of us have been affected by cancer one way or another. The World Health Organization predicts that by 2032 cancer cases will increase by about 70 percent. Encouraging news is the number of cancer …
CDC Offers 10 Reasons to Get Vaccinated
… can be spread easily. 2.You may be at increased risk for complications from certain diseases if you have a chronic health condition or weakened immune system. Adults with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or lung disease and those …
Public Health England urges Somerset students to get vaccinated against meningitis
… or their condition appears to be getting worse. It can kill, or leave people with life-changing disabilities or health problems, like hearing loss, brain damage or the loss of a limb. The vaccine, which also provides protection against the Men A, C …
PHOTO: Charlie Sheen discussed his return to movie making with
… from the same thing.” Charlie Sheen discussed his return to movie making with “Mad Families,” his life today and his health in an interview with ABC News’ Michael Strahan for “Good Morning America.” “The day I was diagnosed, I immediately wanted to …
NHS Trust wins contract for Bassetlaw diabetes screening
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals Trust is to bring a vital diabetes screening service in-house after 13 years with an external provider. The trust has secured a contract with NHS England to take over diabetic eye screening for Bassetlaw patients starting in April.
Love it, Like it, Hate it: Sleep Aids for #SleepRevolutionNOLA 28-day Sleep Revolution Challenge
We know that getting 7 hours of shut-eye is easier said than done, so if you’re looking an extra bit of support to help you get more Z’s, we’re Getting the Skinny on the best & worst of popular sleep aids that promise a better night’s rest. While we sleep, our body restores the connections between brain cells; essential for memory, attention, and overall high level functioning.
#SleepRevolutionNOLA: 28-day Sleep Revolution Challenge
The 28-day Sleep Revolution Challenge, based on Arianna Huffington’s The Sleep Revolution , kicks off this week, with the goal of getting at least 7 hours of sleep a night, so today we’re Getting the Skinny with Molly on 5 key sleep strategies from The Sleep Revolution to help you get started. Unplug: Smartphones in another room.
People urged to choose appropriate care to help ease pressure on hospitals
… at people over 60 or anyone aged over 45 looking after elderly relatives or neighbours, encouraging them to get early health advice If you have an ongoing medical condition requiring repeat prescriptions, ensure you have sufficient supplies to avoid …
State investigates whether doctor gave compromised vaccines
… Porrino submitted a complaint to the state board of medical examiners Monday against Dr. Michael Bleiman. The state health department issued a warning Monday that 900 children may have been given faulty vaccines at his Manahawkin practice between …
Sheridan Smith cast as Canary Wharf cleaner in ITV drama
Sheridan Smith is returning to the small screen with a new stock market drama set in the world of insider trading. The Bafta-winning actress has signed up to star as a cleaner with an addictive personality in ITV series Clean Break.
Beatniks, Beboppers, and Bennies and Their Tight Connections
Charlie Parker onstage in New York, 1947. Parker’s heroin use was so much a part of his persona, other musicians tried it in an effort to sound like him.
Vectura Group plc: Pre-close update
Following the step-change in financial performance announced in the interim results in November, further significant progress was made in December with the announcement of a global pMDI triple programme with Mundipharma, confirmation of the US commercialisation for Ultibro® and Seebri® and the first approval using Vectura’s handheld FOX® smart nebuliser as part of a referenced labelled product.
This Is the Smartest Move Valeant Pharmaceuticals Has Made in a Really Long Time
As announced early Tuesday morning, Valeant is selling some $2.1 billion worth of its assets to help pay down the more than $30 billion in debt it ended with in the third quarter. Assuming both deals close as planned, and Valeant continues to shuffle a good chunk of its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization toward debt reduction, the company may be able to push its debt levels down near $27 billion to $27.5 billion by mid-2017.
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Proto Script Pharmaceutical Corp. Highlights Strong Revenue Growth in …
This Contract authorizes PSP Homecare to provide durable medical equipment , including high-quality mobility equipment to customers completely through Medicare insurance within numerous Competitive Bid Areas across California and Nevada. The Contract was issued under the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program.
Runners in Chorley brave fog to reach 5k
DOZENS of runners braved the morning mist with New Year’s resolutions to rise to the Couch to 5k challenge at Astley Park on Saturday. The programme is designed to get people off the couch and gradually work up to running 5k or for half an hour, in just nine weeks.
Will you support Sunderland family’s call for change in smear test…
… who were meant to provide her care.” Although thousands of women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year, health experts believe it would not be effective to routinely screen women younger than 25. Josh said his campaign to create Amber’s Law …
University students urged to get vaccinated against meningitis and septicaemia
… some of whom will unknowingly be carrying the bacteria, without any signs or symptoms, enabling it to spread. Public Health England introduced a vaccination programme in 2015 to tackle a sharp increase in a particularly virulent strain of …
‘Meet Footzilla!’ Cancer survivor who had to have her leg…
‘Meet Footzilla!’ Cancer survivor who had to have her leg amputated below the knee now takes her detached limb EVERYWHERE – and it even has its own Instagram account A young woman who was forced to have her right leg amputated below the knee following a cancer diagnosis now takes her detached limb on her adventures – and has even given it its own Instagram account. Kristi Loyall, from El Reno, Oklahoma, was diagnosed with epitheliod sarcoma, a rare form of cancer in April last year after four years of symptoms that baffled medics.
IsoPlexis Awarded Nih Sbir Grant to Develop Cellular Analysis Platform…
Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases have tremendous unmet therapeutic and diagnostic need, and we are excited to be in a position to address these challenges with our platform. IsoPlexis Corporation , a venture-capital funded life sciences company developing an innovative cellular response analysis platform to measure the proteomic function of individual cells in patients, today announced it was recently awarded a competitive Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health to develop a system to analyze trafficking leukocytes’ highly multiplexed proteomic responses in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
25 Best Jobs That Pay More Than $100K
… job took the top spot for highest pay. a Average Salary: $106,070 a Median Salary: $94,500 a Best Jobs Rank: 40 These health care professionals work behind the scenes to keep hospitals, nursing homes and health care centers operating effectively. …
Dr. Kim Kuebler Announces the Release of a groundbreaking textbook…
… of life. The Integration of Palliative Care in Chronic Conditions: An Interdisciplinary Approach , provides all health care professionals with the tools to meet the demands of the largest, fastest growing and costliest US patient population – those …
SC Rep. Trey Gowdy releases statement on passing of Obamacare repeal resolution
… is now the sole provider of Obamacare in South Carolina. Millions of Americans are quickly being forced off of their health insurance plans, contrary to President Obama promising if you like your health care plan, you can keep it. Today’s vote is …
marathon votes
… wastes money. That’s not attacking Medicaid-that’s attacking the men and women and children who rely on it for their health care. And guess what, Sen. Hatch, many of those people ARE working in jobs that pay too little to allow for health insurance. …
Researchers provide insights into how phages exhibit high level of precision in cell destruction
Phage therapy, which exploits the ability of certain viruses to infect and replicate within bacteria, shows promise for treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. “Phages can kill the cell immediately, or they can become dormant and kill it later,” says Abhyudai Singh, assistant professor of electrical engineering at the University of Delaware.