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Lilly Endowment Gives $10 Million to American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, Lilly Endowment Inc. has donated $10 million to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. The Disaster Relief Fund provides food, shelter, counseling and other assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina and thousands

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NewsMakers in the Biotech Industry Conference to Webcast Millennium Presentation CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLNM) today announced that its presentation at the NewsMakers in the Biotech Industry Conference will be webcast live and may be accessed by visiting the Investors section of the Company's website, http://www.millennium.com/.

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Sealy Responds with $1 million for Katrina Disaster Relief HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sealy has made a commitment of $1 million in cash and product donations to the American Red Cross to support the disaster relief efforts of Hurricane Katrina. Given the immense devastation and toll on human lives, Sealy believes the combination of immediate cash relief as well as products will

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America's Pharmaceutical Companies Increase Relief Efforts; Nearly $25 Million in Medicines, Cash Donated So Far WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- America's pharmaceutical research companies continue to send comprehensive disaster aid packages to public and private relief organizations to help lessen the suffering of survivors and to stem a looming public health crisis in the Gulf Coast region

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Urgent Call to Evacuate Victims of Katrina by Nation's Anti-Sexual Violence Leaders ENOLA, Pa., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of national anti-sexual violence organizations joined together in calling for our country's greatest rescue efforts. "This country must move immediately to complete the evacuation of all victims of Katrina in the New Orleans area by using every means, and any means,

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CVS/pharmacy Deploys Additional Pharmacy Resources to Hurricane-Impacted Gulf CoastCVS Lines Up 30 Mobile Pharmacy Units to be Deployed in the Impacted Area -- First Unit Set Up Today at Houston AstrodomeBaton Rouge Stores Converted to Round-the-Clock Service WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced today that it is continuing to deploy emergency pharmacy

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Kaiser Permanente Pledges Total of $3 Million to Hurricane ReliefFirst $2 Million Pledged to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation to Fund Public Health Efforts in Gulf Coast OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente today announced a pledge of $3 million to fund hurricane relief efforts in the stricken Gulf Coast region. The first $2 million from Kaiser

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Nu Skin Enterprises Opens Walk-in Center in Greater NagoyaFacility Will Support Growth in the Market and Further Increase Company's Profile in Japan PROVO, Utah, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises (NYSE:NUS) today announced the opening of a new distributor walk-in center in Greater Nagoya that will support increased growth of the company's business in the region. Greater Nagoya

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Hurricane Katrina - The Legal Saga Begins ATLANTA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The following was written by Guerry R. Thornton, Jr., a lawyer in Atlanta & admitted in state & federal courts. He has handled claims in the $2.5 billion Dalkon Shield and $16 billion Fen-Phen settlements & authored articles on mass disaster litigation in Trial & The National Law Journal.The New Orleans tragedy may spawn

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Dionex Corporation to Present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Growth Forum 7.0 SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dionex Corporation (NASDAQ:DNEX) announced today that it will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Growth Forum 7.0 on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 3:50 p.m. (Eastern Time).Dr. Lukas Braunschweiler, President and Chief Executive Officer, will give an overview of the

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HCA Completes Airlift Evacuation at Tulane University Hospital and Clinic; Assists Nearby HospitalsPrivately-contracted helicopters move patients and staff at hospitals crippled by Hurricane Katrina NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HCA (NYSE:HCA) Twenty helicopters hired by Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) have completed the evacuation of patients and staff from Tulane

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SeraCare Life Sciences, Inc. to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference 2005 OCEANSIDE, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SeraCare Life Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRLS) today announced that it is scheduled to give an investor presentation at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference on September 7, 2005.SeraCare Chairman, Barry Plost, and CEO, Mike Crowley, will be

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American Red Cross Announces Family Linking Available Via www.redcross.org WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross, with support of the worldwide Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, is launching a Web site to help assist family members who are seeking news about loved ones living in the path of Hurricane Katrina. Visit the "Family Links Registry" via http://www.redcross.org/

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PSEG Pledges to Match $500,000 in Employee and Retiree Contributions for Hurricane Katrina Relief EffortsPublic Service Electric and Gas crews left New Jersey Wednesday to help restore power in the Gulf Region NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) today pledged to match employee and retiree contributions up to half a million dollars for Hurricane Katrina

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Therap Services Donates Web-Based, Individual Support Documentation Services to Hurricane VictimsApplications Specifically Designed for Providers of Services to People with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities WATERBURY, Conn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Warren S. Gifford, Ph.D., President of Therap Services, LLC, announced today that the company will donate two years of its individual

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Quest Diagnostics To Aid Hurricane Relief Efforts LYNDHURST, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE:DGX), the nation's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, announced efforts to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina.The company has pledged $50,000 to the American Red Cross Hurricane 2005 Relief Fund. In addition, Quest Diagnostics

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Carrington Donates Medical Supplies to Hurricane Victims Through Congressman Pete Sessions' InitiativeSpecial Program Developed for Additional Requests for Aid IRVING, Texas, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carrington Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:CARN) today announced it has donated medical supplies in support of Congressman Pete Sessions' (R-TX 32nd) initiative to provide immediate aid to the

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Immunomedics Announces Change in Senior Management MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Immunomedics, Inc. (NASDAQ:IMMU) today announced Ivan Horak, M.D., the Company's Executive Vice President of Research and Development and Chief Scientific Officer, has terminated his employment with the Company. Dr. Horak has decided to refocus his career in oncology and the development of

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Adult Stem Cells From Adipose Tissue Could Save LivesScientists to Present Findings at National Meeting CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- National and international scientists, including those from the University of Virginia Health System, will announce findings from a significant number of studies showing that adult stem cells from adipose tissue (fat) could eventually be used to

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AHIP Launches Web Site Providing Health Plan Policy Updates for Victims of Hurricane KatrinaMany Health Insurance Plans are Updating their Policies to Provide Relief to Victims of this Disaster WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and its members are working together to provide support to those affected by Hurricane Katrina. In response to this disaster,

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Global Rapid Response Supports Stability and Recovery Efforts in New OrleansPrivate Security and Crisis Managers Support New Orleans SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Rapid Response(TM), a Steele Foundation service, has mobilized a Crisis Response Team to support those trapped in New Orleans and neighboring cities and states to assist clients in the recovery efforts of Hurricane

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AtriCure Announces Web Cast and Conference Call of Second Quarter 2005 Results WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AtriCure, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATRC), a medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing and selling innovative surgical devices, will release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 on Friday, September 9, 2005 before the opening of the U.S.

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Merck Commits $1 Million to Disaster Relief Fund in Wake of Hurricane Katrina WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Merck announced a contribution of $1 million to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist in relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Merck will also match employee contributions to the American Red Cross."Our thoughts are with all of the people in the Gulf Coast

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CIGNA Offers Hurricane Victims, Employers Counseling, Pharmacy, Claims Support; Announces Donation to American Red Cross PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIGNA is offering crisis consultation, behavioral and pharmacy assistance and an expedited claims response to ensure that customers, members and their families as well as others devastated by Hurricane Katrina have access to

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Epilepsy Foundation Issues Emergency Information for Hurricane Refugees Experiencing Seizures LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a series of recent news reports from the afflicted Gulf Coast, the Epilepsy Foundation today recommended the following steps for people with epilepsy requiring daily medication to prevent seizures and who have been dislocated from areas hard- hit by

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AtriCure to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Tailwinds 2005 Conference WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AtriCure, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATRC), a medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing and selling innovative surgical devices, announced today that management is scheduled to present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Tailwinds 2005 Conference at The

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VisEn Medical Announces the Launch of an Industry-First FMT Imaging System and Optical Probe Product LineBacked by 18 Abstracts at the 4th Annual Meeting of the Society For Molecular Imaging CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- VisEn Medical today announced that it will formally launch its Fluorescence Molecular Tomography ("FMT") system and optical probe product line at the Fourth Annual

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Tulalip Amphitheatre Organizes 'Hurricane Aid' Benefit Concert and Barbeque With 100% of Ticket Proceeds Going to Hurricane Katrina ReliefTulalip Tribes Pledges to Match 100% of Proceeds from Event; American Red Cross Designated as Beneficiary What: "Hurricane Aid" Benefit Concert and BBQ. Where: Tulalip Tribes Amphitheatre 10400 Quil Ceda Blvd.

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Lieutenant Governor Steele and Sallie Mae CEO to Announce New Maryland Program for Teachers, Nurses WHAT: Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele (R-MD) will join Sallie Mae Vice Chairman and CEO Tim Fitzpatrick to launch a new initiative designed to attract and retain teachers and nurses in the State of Maryland. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030617/

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Kimberly-Clark Professional to Donate Cold and Flu Packages to University of Alberta Students Wednesday, September 7, 2005, 8:30 am - 10:30 am WHO: Kimberly-Clark Professional to donate cold and flu care packages to students at the University of Alberta. WHAT: To help prevent the spread of germs during the upcoming cold and flu season,

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The Affiliated Delta Dental Plans of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Donate $100,000 to Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief OKEMOS, Mich., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The affiliated Delta Dental Plans of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana announced today that the tri-state corporation is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to aid in the disaster relief efforts in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama in the wake of

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Kaiser Permanente Contributes $2 Million to Support Public Health Response to KatrinaThe CDC Foundation Seeks Donations to Help CDC and Public Health Partners Purchase Critical Supplies and Equipment ATLANTA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The CDC Foundation today announced a $2 million gift from Kaiser Permanente to support the national public health response to Hurricane Katrina. The contribution was

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Coca-Cola Teamsters Take Fight for Affordable Healthcare to Bills GameLocal Coke Bottler Workers to Inform Fans of Company's Plans to DrasticallyRaise Healthcare CostsCoca-Cola (NYSE:KO) production and warehouse workers, employed by Abarta Beverage Group will distribute information about their fight to preserve good jobs with affordable healthcare to fans at the final pre-season game of the year

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Varian, Inc. CFO to Speak at Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Tailwinds 2005 Conference PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- G. Edward McClammy, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Varian, Inc. (NASDAQ:VARI) will be speaking at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Tailwinds 2005 Conference in Boston, Massachusetts on Friday, September 9 at 11:35 a.m.

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HACC Dedicates New Select Medical Health Education Pavilion Sept. 7 Who: Representatives from HACC, including President Edna V. Baehre, Ed.D., Select Medical CEO Robert Ortenzio and Pennsylvania Senator Pat Vance along with Capital Campaign co-chairs Donald Schell and Governor George M. Leader will formally dedicate the new allied

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SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to an initial public offering of its common stock. All shares are to be sold by the Company.CIBC World Markets Corp. and Piper Jaffray

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Tanox to Present at Bear Stearns Health Care Conference HOUSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tanox, Inc. (NASDAQ:TNOX) will deliver a presentation at the 18th annual Bear Stearns Health Care Conference Sept. 12 and 13, 2005 in New York City.Tanox Vice President of Finance Greg Guidroz and Medical Director Dr. Stanley Lewis are scheduled to present Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. EDT. Guidroz and Lewis

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Affymax Announces Participation in Upcoming Conferences PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Affymax, Inc., a privately held development stage pharmaceutical company, today announced that Arlene M. Morris, the company's president and chief executive officer, will present at three upcoming conferences in September:Thomas Weisel Partners' Healthcare Conference 2005 on Wednesday,September 7,

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Affymax Announces Participation in Upcoming Conferences PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Affymax, Inc., a privately held development stage pharmaceutical company, today announced that Arlene M. Morris, the company's president and chief executive officer, will present at three upcoming conferences in September: Thomas Weisel Partners' Healthcare Conference 2005 on Wednesday,

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The State's Largest Senior Stretch & Stroll Drew 1,100 at Minnesota State FairWalkers Posted Almost 1,289 Miles at Annual State Fair Event ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Eleven hundred seniors in a sea of green T-shirts stretched and strolled almost 1,289 miles around the Minnesota State Fair Grounds on Thursday, Sept. 1, as part of the third annual "State's Largest Senior Stretch &

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SkyePharma Announces Date of Release of Interim Results For The Six Months Ending 30 June 2005Update On Flutiform(TM) Negotiations LONDON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SkyePharma PLC will announce its Interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2005 on Wednesday 28 September 2005. These results will be the first presented under International Financial Reporting Standards.SkyePharma

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Medicare Writing Up Improved PrescriptionChoices are up and costs are down. So says the Medicare agency about its new prescription drug benefit, which begins in January.The drug coverage will cost less than originally expected, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The average premium has fallen to $32.20, down from $37. In every state except Alaska, there will be at least

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BIO 2006 in Chicago, April 9-12, 2006 Memorandum TO: Editors and Reporters Covering Biotechnology FROM: Dan Eramian, VP Communications, BIO DATE: Sept. 2, 2005 RE: BIO 2006 in Chicago, April 9-12, 2006As you plan travel for the upcoming year, we'd like to remind you that the Biotechnology Industry Organization's BIO 2006 Annual International Convention will be taking place April

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Highmark Inc. Responds to Hurricane Katrina Disaster with $500,000 in SupportPennsylvania Health Insurer Will Raise Additional Funds Through Employee Matching Program PITTSBURGH, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Highmark Inc. announced today that it will donate $500,000 to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to help members deal with the Hurricane Katrina disaster."We recognize that this is one of the

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Child Health Stamp NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- THIS IS A SPECIAL REPORT FROM THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE.TO COINCIDE WITH THE START OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR, THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE IS ISSUING A CHILD HEALTH COMMEMORATIVE STAMP TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE ROLE OF PREVENTION IN CHILD HEALTH. AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE ON SEPTEMBER 7, THE CHILD HEALTH STAMP SERVES AS A REMINDER TO MAKE SURE

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MedQuist Selects VoiceGard for Voice Disaster Recovery Services- Client Service Will Continue Without Interruptions During an Emergency - MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, MedQuist (Pink Sheets: MEDQ) announced a contract with VoiceGard, the leader in developing and implementing business solutions for today's business communication recovery needs, to help provide

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Johnson & Johnson Advised by Canadian Competition Bureau on Proposed Acquisition of Guidant Corporation NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Johnson & Johnson has been advised by the Canadian Competition Bureau that it has decided not to take any action at this time on the Company's proposed acquisition of Guidant Corporation in relation to markets affected by that proposed

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Orphans International Sets Up Fund to Help Flood VictimsHelping Orphans from Tsunami and Hurricane NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Orphans International (OI) Worldwide founder Jim Luce announced today the establishment of a fund to cover transport, room, board and stipend to New Orleans flood victim professionals who wish to volunteer for the next year assisting flood orphans in both Banda Aceh

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Dispute Concluded with Centre Insurance Company EATONTOWN, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- QMed, Inc., (NASDAQ:QMED) today announced that HeartMasters LLC, a limited liability company in which QMed's IHMC subsidiary is a member, together with The Regence Group, entered into a settlement agreement resolving their dispute with Centre Insurance Company. As a result of the resolution, QMed

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Novogen Announces Development and Expansion of U.S. Subsidiary Companies SYDNEY, Australia and STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novogen Limited (NASDAQ:NVGN) today announced the expansion in the U.S. of Glycotex, Inc., its U.S. subsidiary, and the resignation of Dr. Graham Kelly from Novogen's Board of Directors in order for him to focus on the development and expansion of

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Published Study Demonstrates Single Dose of VaxGen's Smallpox Vaccine Candidate Provides Complete Protection in Mice BRISBANE, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VaxGen, Inc. (VXGN.PK) announced today that a study published in the September 2005 issue of the Journal of Virology(1) provides data showing that a single dose of VaxGen's smallpox vaccine candidate LC16m8 provides mice with 100%

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Western Pennsylvania Hospitals Prepare to Assist in Hurricane Aftermath WARRENDALE, Pa., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Pennsylvania hospitals are joining hospitals across Pennsylvania and throughout the country in preparing to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina."Hospital Council of Western Pennsylania is working hand-in-hand with hospitals across the state to offer assistance how and

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Nabi Biopharmaceuticals to Present at the Thomas Weisel Partners 'Healthcare Tailwinds 2005' Conference BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nabi Biopharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:NABI) announced today that Mark L. Smith, senior vice president, finance, treasurer and chief financial officer, will be presenting at the Thomas Weisel Partners "Healthcare Tailwinds 2005" Conference on

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Human Genome Sciences Invites Investors to Listen to Webcast of Discussion at Thomas Weisel Partners Conference ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:HGSI) announced today that its discussion at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference will be webcast and may be accessed at http://www.hgsi.com/.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/

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MedImmune to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference 2005 GAITHERSBURG, MD, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MedImmune, Inc. (NASDAQ:MEDI) announced today that it will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2005 Healthcare Conference on Thursday, September 8, 2005, at 8:35 a.m. eastern time.The conference is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston in Boston, Massachusetts.

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BioVeris Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be Held on September 15, 2005 GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioVeris Corporation (NASDAQ:BIOV) will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Thursday, September 15, 2005 at 10:00 AM (EDT). Stockholders of record at the close of business on July 25, 2005 are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. A notice of the Annual Meeting

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Senomyx to Webcast Corporate Presentation at the 12th Anniversary of the BioCentury/Thomson NewsMakers in the Biotech Industry Conference LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Senomyx, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNMX) announced today that the Company's President and CEO, Kent Snyder, will present a corporate overview on Friday, September 9, 2005 at 2:50 p.m. Eastern Time (11:50 a.m. Pacific Time)

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Domantis boekt succes in oppositieactie op patentCAMBRIDGE, Verenigd Koninkrijk en CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- - Reikwijdte van patent ingrijpend ingeperkt voor Ablynx Domantis Limited, het Domain Antibody Therapeutics-bedrijf, heeft zichmet succes verzet tegen het Europese patentnummer EP0656946, wat leidt toteen belangrijke rectificatie van de hoofdaanspraak in

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ImmuneRegen BioSciences Forms The Coalition for CountermeasuresOrganization Forms to Advocate Public/Private Partnerships and Bridge the 'Valley of Death' SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Research and development biopharmaceutical company ImmuneRegen BioSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of IR BioSciences Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: IRBO) , announced today the launch of

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Omnicell CEO to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Conference MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Randall A. Lipps, chairman, president and CEO of Omnicell, Inc. (NASDAQ:OMCL), a leading provider of patient safety solutions preferred by nurses, will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference 2005 at 10:55 a.m. ET on Sept. 9, 2005 in Boston. The event will be

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Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) Announces Resignation of Independent Auditor SEATTLE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) (NASDAQ: CTIC; Nuovo Mercato) announced today that Grant Thornton resigned effective August 31, 2005 as the Company's independent auditor. There were no disagreements between CTI and Grant Thornton on any matter of accounting principles or practice,

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Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) gibt Ausscheiden von unabhängigem Rechnungsprüfer bekanntSeattle, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) (NASDAQ: CTIC; Nuovo Mercato) gab heutebekannt, dass Grant Thornton mit Wirkung vom 31. August 2005 als unabhängigerRechnungsprüfer des Unternehmens gekündigt hat. Es gab zwischen CTI und GrantThornton keinerlei Unstimmigkeiten bezüglich

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Alexion Pharmaceuticals Appoints Vikas Sinha Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer CHESHIRE, Conn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) announced today that it has appointed Vikas Sinha as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Sinha joins Alexion from Bayer AG where he was most recently Vice President and Chief Financial

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Health Management Associates, Inc. Comments on Disruption Created by Hurricane Katrina NAPLES, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Health Management Associates, Inc. (NYSE:HMA) announced today that the 153-bed Biloxi Regional Medical Center, located in Biloxi, Mississippi, has remained open and operational throughout hurricane Katrina's landfall. The hospital sustained roof damage and broken

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Analysis Identifies Nine Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) SymptomsResearcher Has Identified Nine Distinct Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms and the Cause of Diarrhea, IBS With Constipation, Heartburn, Acid Reflux, and Ulcers as Well as Other Common Gastrointestinal Complaints CINCINNATI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Statistical analysis of successful clinical resolutions of Irritable

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RITA Medical to Present at the 2005 Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RITA Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:RITA), a publicly-traded medical device company focused solely on cancer therapies, today announced that it has been invited to present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference, which will take place at the Four Seasons

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NEW 'EARLY WARNING SYSTEM' TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE London, 2 September/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH News Release (2005/0309) issued by the Government NewsNetwork on 2 September 2005A new computer programme which will provide the NHS with an 'early warning'system for identifying patients with long-term conditions most at risk ofadmittance to hospital was launched today by the Department of

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Los datos del stent liberador de sirolimus Cypher(R) se presentarán en el Congreso de la Sociedad Europea de Cardiología 2005MIAMI, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- Un amplio abanico de datos clínicos acerca del uso del stent coronarioliberador de sirolimus CYPHER(R) se presentarán en el Congreso de la SociedadEuropea de Cardiología 2005 (ESC 2005) que tiene lugar en Estocolmo (Suecia)del 3 al 7 de

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California Nurses Assn. Calls on Governor to Cancel Election, Send the Money for Hurricane Disaster Relief Victims OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Nurses Association today called on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to cancel the November special election and contribute the tens of millions of dollars he has raised from corporate interests to the disaster relief effort in the

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Gen-Probe to Webcast Presentation at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Tailwinds Conference SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gen-Probe Incorporated (NASDAQ:GPRO) announced today that the Company will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Tailwinds Conference on September 7, 2005 at approximately 8:35 a.m. Eastern Time. The presentation is scheduled to be webcast live

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Schering-Plough to Provide Financial, Product Donations in Support of Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort KENILWORTH, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE:SGP) today announced that it will make a $500,000 cash contribution and provide $2 million (wholesale value) in medicines and other products in support of the massive relief effort under way to help victims of

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ev3 Inc. to Present at Two September Investor Healthcare ConferencesPresentation at Thomas Weisel Healthcare Conference Will Be Webcast Live at 7:35 a.m. CT on Wednesday, September 7Presentation at Bear Stearns 18th Annual Healthcare Conference Will Be Webcast Live at 2:00 p.m. CT on Monday, September 12 PLYMOUTH, Minn., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ev3 Inc. (NASDAQ:EVVV), a global

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Psychiatric Solutions Hires Chris Howard as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. ("PSI") (NASDAQ:PSYS) today announced that Christopher L. Howard has joined the Company as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Previously, Mr. Howard was a Partner with Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis,

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Wyeth Announces $1 Million Donation in Support of Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts MADISON, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wyeth (NYSE:WYE) is providing a $1 million cash donation to relief agencies, including the American Red Cross and The Children's Health Fund, that are leading the way in assisting those living in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida who were affected by

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GlaxoSmithKline Aids Hurricane Relief Efforts; One Million Dollars and Health Care Products Donated RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE:GSK) shares the nation's deep concern for residents and communities of the Gulf Coast region devastated by Hurricane Katrina. As an immediate demonstration of support, GlaxoSmithKline is donating one million

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Assurant CEO J. Kerry Clayton to Present at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods Insurance Conference on September 7 NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Assurant, Inc. ("Assurant") (NYSE:AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announced that J. Kerry Clayton, chief executive officer, is scheduled to present at the Keefe, Bruyette and Woods

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Advance Media Registration for BIO InvestorForum 2005 Now OpenThe Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) InvestorForum 2005, a national investor forum showcasing the leading growth companies in life sciences, is set to take place at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco, October 19-20, 2005.The event is a premier opportunity to network with industry executives and investors focused exclusively on

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BD to Present at Bear Stearns 18th Annual Healthcare Conference FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:BDX), a global medical technology company, announced today that it would present at the Bear Stearns 18th Annual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. (ET).The live webcast of BD's presentation can be accessed

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HMS Holdings Corp. Announces Sale of Accordis NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HMS Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:HMSY) announced today that it had completed the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary Accordis Inc. to Accordis Holding Corp., a New York-based private company, for $8 million consisting of cash and an interest-bearing five-year promissory note. The Company also entered into a

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Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Tailwinds Conference 2005 to Webcast Millennium Presentation CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLNM) today announced that its presentation at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Tailwinds Conference 2005 will be webcast live and may be accessed by visiting the Investors section of the Company's website,

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Kensey Nash Announces Appointment of Walter R. Maupay, Jr. to Position of Non-Executive Board Chairman EXTON, Pa., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kensey Nash (NASDAQ:KNSY) today announced the appointment of Walter R. Maupay, Jr. to the position of chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Maupay has served on the Kensey Nash Board since June of 1995 and is currently a member of the Company's

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Wholefood Farmacy Monthly Revenues Increase 9% ROGERSVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Wholefood Farmacy (Pink Sheets: WFMC) announced today that the company has been operating with a positive cash flow the last eight months. Revenues were $262,500 in August compared to $241,747 in July. The company has reached 15,500 distributors, adding 1,077 distributors in August.Steven

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Longs Reports Preliminary August Sales WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Longs Drug Stores Corporation (NYSE:LDG) today reported preliminary total sales of $347.8 million for the four-week period ended August 25, 2005, a 1.4% increase from sales of $342.9 million in the comparable period a year ago. Pharmacy sales were 48.6% of total drug store sales compared with 47.9% a

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Humana Military Healthcare Services Assures TRICARE Beneficiaries in the South of Continued Support and Service LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) announced today that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) is continuing its support and services for Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi TRICARE beneficiaries affected recently by the devastation of Hurricane

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Teen People Releases Results of Third Annual Teen Sex SurveyThis Year's Survey Focuses on Virgins Vs. Non-Virgins NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- TEEN PEOPLE will release its third annual Teen Sex Survey in its October issue, on stands September 2, 2005. The survey, which was conducted on-line and includes responses from more than 5,000 TEEN PEOPLE readers and Trendspotters between the ages of

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Bond-Issuing Agency Seeks Legal Opinion on Possible Violations of LawGroups Offer Evidence of Price Gouging at Nation's Seventh-Largest Hospital Chain SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- One of California's largest bond-issuing agencies voted unanimously Wednesday to ask the California Attorney General to assist it in determining how to enforce state hospital pricing requirements. The

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Mattel Donates $100,000 and Thousands of Toys to Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In response to the recent devastation by Hurricane Katrina to the Gulf coasts of Mississippi and Louisiana, Mattel, Inc. (NYSE:MAT) has made a cash donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support its disaster response activities in the region.

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`Value of Medicines Awareness Month' Public Education Campaign Launched in Missouri PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Missouri Pharmacy Association (MPA) is launching a comprehensive, public education campaign aimed at helping patients in that state learn more about the role medicines play in improving their health. Supported by GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE:GSK), the statewide campaign will

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Hurricane Relief Approved for 10,000 Gulf Coast Participants of Teamster Benefit Funds CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking unprecedented action to help mitigate the hardship imposed on Teamsters who are suffering the effects of Hurricane Katrina, Trustees of the Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare and Pension Funds unanimously passed a resolution today

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Ultimate Software to Present September 8 at Roth Capital Partners New York Conference WESTON, Fla., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ultimate Software (NASDAQ:ULTI), a leading provider of Web-based payroll and workforce management solutions, announced today that Scott Scherr, president, CEO, and founder, and Mitchell Dauerman, executive vice president and CFO, are scheduled to present at the

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Emisphere Technologies Presentation at the Oppenheimer Diabetes Conference to be Webcast TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emisphere Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:EMIS), today announced that it will participate in the Oppenheimer Diabetes Conference, being held at the Warwick Hotel in New York, NY. Michael M. Goldberg, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present on

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GenoMed Offers New Orleans Free Medical Assistance for Acute Kidney Failure and Mosquito-borne Viral Diseases like West Nile ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GenoMed, Inc. ("the Company" or "GenoMed") (Pink Sheets: GMED) a St. Louis, Missouri-based Next Generation Disease Management company, announced today that it was offering free assistance to medical workers confronting acute

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Defense Logistics Agency Supports Katrina Relief Efforts FORT BELVOIR, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Defense Logistics Agency has increased support to provide commodities needed for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. In conjunction with federal agencies including the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Defense Department, DLA has augmented efforts to ensure that supplies are available

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Why Customer Service Creates Industry Leaders and Losers CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Many successful companies started with an entrepreneur's dream of providing outstanding customer service. These companies quickly surpassed their competition due to a loyal customer base that valued their service experience. While the first names that come to mind may be the crème de la crème, like

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Tyco and its Employees Lend Vital Support to Hurricane Victims PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- To help support relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Tyco International, Inc. (NYSE:TYC) today announced a corporate cash donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross. In addition, the company is providing a 100 percent match for qualified employee contributions through its U.S.

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HCA Gives $1 Million to Hurricane ReliefBrings total disaster relief cash donations to $2 millionCompany extends continued employment to affected staff NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HCA (NYSE:HCA) today announced a donation of $1 million to the American Red Cross for disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The company previously announced a donation of $1 million

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Second Annual Exposition and Conference for Orthopaedic Industry OEMs to be Held in Chicago in 2006Thursday September 1 CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Knowledge Enterprises, Inc. today announced the launch of OMTEC 2006, the Second Annual Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference for the orthopaedic industry's outsourcing decision makers.The event will be held

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Brooklyn Borough President Attends Elderplan Ribbon Cutting Ceremony NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooklyn Borough President, Marty Markowitz, attended Elderplan's ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the new office space recently. Elderplan, a Medicare HMO, serves over 15,000 seniors in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/

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Advanced Life Sciences Announces Elections of Richard Reck and Scott Meadow to Its Board of Directors WOODRIDGE, Ill., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADLS) today announced the appointments of Richard Reck and Scott Meadow to its board of directors. Richard Reck is the founder and President of Business Strategy Advisors, and is a licensed Certified

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Domantis Successful in Patent Opposition Proceedings-- Scope of Patent Coverage For Ablynx Dramatically Narrowed -- CAMBRIDGE, U.K. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Domantis Limited, the human Domain Antibody Therapeutics company, has successfully opposed European patent number EP0656946, leading to a major amendment of the main claim in the patent and a significant narrowing of the

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