Month: January 2017

Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation System Receives Marketing Approval from Health Canada

The Health Canada license confirms that the Axonics product meets all of the Canadian Medical Devices Regulations, Section 36, for Active Implantable Medical Devices and enables Axonics to market its r-SNM System throughout Canada. Axonics previously received ethics committee approval from the University of Toronto to treat patients in Canada as part of the Company’s post-market clinical follow-up study and anticipates treating patients in Canada in the first quarter of 2017.

Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation System Receives Marketing Approval from Health Canada

The Health Canada license confirms that the Axonics product meets all of the Canadian Medical Devices Regulations, Section 36, for Active Implantable Medical Devices and enables Axonics to market its r-SNM System throughout Canada. Axonics previously received ethics committee approval from the University of Toronto to treat patients in Canada as part of the Company’s post-market clinical follow-up study and anticipates treating patients in Canada in the first quarter of 2017.

‘High levels of pressure’ continues at Emergency Departments

Local people have been urged to think carefully before turning up at Accident and Emergency amid ongoing pressures on services. Within the past 24 hours, the Western Trust, the Health and Social Care Board and the Public Health Agency have issued appeals to people to consider other options unless their situation is an emergency or they require urgent care.

GM malaria vaccine a milestonea

… 200 bites by infected mosquitoes. Dr Robert Seder, from the Vaccine Research Centre at the National Institutes of Health, said: “This report is a major advance in malaria vaccine development by providing the first evidence that genetically …

GM malaria vaccine a milestonea

… 200 bites by infected mosquitoes. Dr Robert Seder, from the Vaccine Research Centre at the National Institutes of Health, said: “This report is a major advance in malaria vaccine development by providing the first evidence that genetically …

After a rough 2016, fresh start welcome

… a painting of the 1864 Siege of Atlanta was banned from display at the Fresno County fair. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services churned out a 25-page policy statement about “the systematic inclusion of families in activities and programs …

After a rough 2016, fresh start welcome

… a painting of the 1864 Siege of Atlanta was banned from display at the Fresno County fair. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services churned out a 25-page policy statement about “the systematic inclusion of families in activities and programs …

Obamacare: Good, bad and ugly

… and competition via price transparency, insurance companies that can do business across state lines and expanded health savings accounts. The individual mandate was designed to con young people into going to the exchanges and buying insurance …

Obamacare: Good, bad and ugly

… and competition via price transparency, insurance companies that can do business across state lines and expanded health savings accounts. The individual mandate was designed to con young people into going to the exchanges and buying insurance …

JD(S) leaders complain to CM over Zoo closure

Mysuru, Jan. 5- Even as the rift between Mallige Veeresh, the Chairperson of Zoo Authority of Karnataka and K. Kamala Karikalan, Executive Director of Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens came out in the open yesterday over the issue of the month-long closure of the Zoo, several JD leaders have complained to Chief Minister Siddharamaiah demanding action against Kamala Karikalan for what they called her ‘autocratic decisions.’ While Mallige Veeresh has said that she was not aware of the closure of the Zoo following the outbreak of avian influenza as she was not informed, Kamala Karikalan said that she had informed the ZAK Chairperson through telephone and WhatsApp messages.

Banfield Pet Hospital

… homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance. , in 1955, Banfield is the largest general veterinary practice in the world. In 2007, Banfield joined the Mars, …

Obamacare’ repeal would hurt millions in NY

… “The cost of a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, to state and local budgets and to the New Yorkers who depend on its health care coverage, is simply too high to justify,” “Since its implementation, the Affordable Care Act has become a powerful tool …

CASAC announces 2017 poster contest

Chautauqua Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Council has announced that the 2017 Alcohol Awareness Month Poster Contest is underway. The 2017 theme is and the contest’s goal is to deliver a positive no-use message to our youth regarding alcohol and other drugs.

Fresh plan revealed to tackle homelessness in Portsmouth

The city council has teamed up with The Society of St James to offer a new, linked approach to tackling the area’s homeless crisis. The Society of St James charity – which helps thousands of people living on the streets across Hampshire – has won the contract to run Portsmouth’s homeless day service provision alongside its own rehabilitation programme for those battling drink and drug addiction.

Winter break ends

… 11th. This program is offered in partnership by the Alzheimer’s Association, UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging, and UK Health Care. The Season of Honor: Caring for the Caregiver Support Group will meet on Monday, January 2, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at First …

Affordable Care Act

Not sure how that makes it a – which raised this question: who exactly are these people? Surely they are not among those more than 20 million who now have health insurance which they couldn’t afford to have previously? Or those with pre-existing conditions who no longer can be denied coverage? Or those young adults who can now be covered under their parents’ insurance as needed until the age of 26? Or those millions currently on Medicare, since the financial solvency of this program has been extended by 11 years as a result of the implementation of various provisions of Certainly there is the mandate for at least minimum coverage, along with its associated tax penalties – but people have a choice here.

Joseph Rafalski

Joseph J Rafalski age 92, Of Pittsfield,lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease at Cambridge Nursing Home in Warren surrounded by the love of his family and caregivers on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He was born in Pittsfield, Pa.

France orders massive duck cull to contain bird flu

France yesterday ordered a massive cull of ducks in three regions most affected by a severe outbreak of bird flu as it tries to contain the virus which has been spreading quickly over the past month, the agriculture ministry said. All free range ducks, as well as geese, will be slaughtered between 5 January and approximately 20 January in an area in southwestern France comprising parts of the Gers, Landes and Hautes-Pyrenees administrative departments, it said in a statement.

Breast Cancer Therapeutic and Drug Pipeline Review H2

PUNE, INDIA, January 5, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — GET SAMPLE REPORT @ Summary Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that originates in the breast tissues. Most breast cancers are invasive tumors that have grown beyond the ducts or lobules of the breast and can metastasize to other parts of the body through the bloodstream and the lymphatic system.

Some pregnant women not told of free vaccine

New research on a killer disease suggests health workers need to do more to promote whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy. The vaccine has been state-funded for women between 28 and 38 weeks in pregnancy since 2013, but it is estimated that fewer than 20% of eligible women are having the jabs, compared with up to 60% in Britain.

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… elevated risk among people living more than 200 metres from a major route. The study, led by Hong Chen from Public Health Ontario, found that long-term exposure to two common pollutants — nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and fine particulates — were …

How to Turn Your Walk into a Run

… Now that you know the benefits, before embarking on any running program it is always best to get clearance from your health care provider , especially if you are older than 40 or have a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or …