MedImmune, the global biologics unit of AstraZeneca, announced today that it has submitted a Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for its nasal spray live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV), which is now being reviewed by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA). The proposed indication in the MAA is for prevention of seasonal influenza. The MAA submission for LAIV [ Read More ]
Archive for January, 2009
Nanotechnology can be described as the science of molecular engineering, and is currently changing the way many industries think of surface coatings. Imagine a scratch-free automotive finish, a barnacle-free boat hull, a self-cleaning aircraft or a wheel without brake-dust. This vision has become a commercial reality using nanotechnology materials and concepts. Nanovere Technologies based in [ Read More ]
Nutrition Fit For the Whole Family in 2009 Without the Hassle Among the list of common New Year’s Resolutions, getting fit and eating better are usually at the top. Homemade meals that we commonly assume are healthier than their prepared or quick-service counterparts all too often wind up having higher fat and calories instead. Nutritionist [ Read More ]
Although Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disorder, according to an article in the January 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the disease also increases a person’s risk of experiencing complicated orthopaedic conditions. The author recommends that all Parkinson’s treatment plans include a multidisciplinary approach in order to address [ Read More ]
The Red Cross asks you to help save lives by donating blood regularly A blood drive is being held on Tuesday, January 6th from 2 pm to 8 pm in honor of Evan Goldglantz of Gloucester City, New Jersey. To make an immediate appointment for this blood drive, please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543). Goldglantz suffered 3rd [ Read More ]
As a part of National Cervical Health Awareness Month, Acting Secretary of Health Everette James today reminded women of the importance of cervical cancer prevention and the need for pap tests. “Every January as we begin a new year, we want to remind all Pennsylvanians to do what they can to improve their overall health,” [ Read More ]