PR Newswire back issues from Thursday, August 8:
Ultimate Fighting Championship's World Television Premiere On Fox Sports Net Hailed A Major Success! Highly Anticipated 2nd Special On Fox Sports Net Expected to Continue Ratings Momentum.
Aug 08, 2002 ... LAS VEGAS -- Following its recent ratings success on Fox Sports Net, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will return for a second installment of "UFC: As Real As It Gets" at 6 p.m. (local time), Sunday, Aug. 11. This special one-hour edition of the network's Sunday Night Fights will ...
S&P Report Card: Trend Remains Negative for U.S. Utilities.
Aug 08, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- The ratings trend for the U.S. power industry remains negative, with the average rating at triple-'B'-plus after a continuing series of downgrades, according to the U.S. Utilities Industry Ratings Report Card released today by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services. Of the 21 ...
1,104 Total Winners With No Jackpot Winner(s) in Tonight's Michigan Millions Drawing.
Aug 08, 2002 ... LANSING, Mich. -- The winning MICHIGAN MILLIONS numbers for tonight's drawing were: 06 11 17 24 38 42 14 (wild ball) Other cash prize winners from tonight's MICHIGAN MILLIONS drawing included: <Pre> 0player(s) matched five + wild ball...
/C O R R E C T I O N from source -- Magna International Inc./.
Aug 08, 2002 ... In TO281, "Magna announces record second quarter and year to date results from operations", transmitted today at 16:04e, errors occurred at the beginning of the release. The first subheading on page 2 of the release should have read "THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002". The second subheading ...
Sprint Expands PCS Business Solutions Program by Adding Five New Members To Develop, Distribute and Sell Next Generation Wireless Data Solutions For Enterprise Customers; Sprint Joins Forces with Accenture, HP, IBM, Ingram Micro and PwC Consulting To Help Drive Enterprise Sales of PCS Vision(SM) Data Solutions.
Aug 08, 2002 ... OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Sprint today announced that its portfolio of next generation wireless data solutions known as PCS Vision(SM) will be available through the PCS Business Solutions Program via the enhanced Sprint nationwide PCS network starting next week. The alliance members in the ...
Sprint Announces Industry Milestone as First U.S. Wireless Carrier to Complete Nationwide Network Upgrade to 3G 1X; With Support of its Infrastructure Vendors, Sprint Launches Enhanced Nationwide PCS Network as a Platform to Introduce PCS Vision(SM) Nationwide.
Aug 08, 2002 ... OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Sprint , in conjunction with the nationwide introduction of PCS Vision(SM) - the company's revolutionary Third Generation (3G) wireless products and services - also announces another industry-leading milestone as the first U.S. carrier to complete a nationwide 3G 1X ...
Regional Plains Gunfighting Championship Set for Labor Day Weekend at Old Cowtown Museum.
Aug 08, 2002 ... WICHITA, Kan. -- Don't miss your chance to see what the real Wild West was like! Gun smoke and wild cowboys will fill the streets of Old Cowtown Museum during Labor Day weekend, August 31st through September 2nd, 2002, when gunfighting groups from around the mid-west overtake Old Cowtown ...
Englishman, American, Co-Author Book About Princess Diana; August 31st Marks the Fifth Anniversary of Diana's Death.
Aug 08, 2002 ... LAS VEGAS -- "Flowers For Princess Diana," a book that describes first-hand the compelling personality and common touch that the late Princess Diana displayed during her short reign in England, has been co-authored by long-time Las Vegas journalist Chuck N. Baker, and Englishman Ian ...
L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards Will Go to Top Writers, Illustrators Of the Future.
Aug 08, 2002 ... HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Winners of the 2001 Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests -- the largest merit competitions of their kind -- will be honored August 17, 2002 at a standing room only Hollywood gala for the 18th annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards. The awards ceremonies, ...
Devgen Acquires Assets from Elegene.
Aug 08, 2002 ... GHENT, Belgium -- Devgen NV, a privately held functional genomics and drug discovery company, today announced that it has purchased assets of Elegene. Under the terms of the agreement, Devgen has acquired proprietary assets from Elegene, including image acquisition technology ...
Personal Finance III Feature Package.
Aug 08, 2002 ... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with personal finance and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the initial word of the slug: "Finance." PR ...
Insurance Alert: Many Recent College Grads Will Lose Health Coverage.
Aug 08, 2002 ... MILWAUKEE -- If your recently graduated son or daughter had college-sponsored health insurance, his or her coverage may be about to run out. Fortunately, there's a quick and inexpensive solution -- short-term health insurance. Many school-sponsored plans expire at the end of the ...
Your Disability Income Insurance Coverage May Be Far Less Than You Expect, Survey Finds.
Aug 08, 2002 ... SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Many consumers overlook their disability income insurance coverage and needs when evaluating their employee benefits -- which can be a mistake. Almost 90 percent of employees only review their benefits package once a year or when they need to file a claim ...
Work and Money Problems Are One Big Headache, Survey Says.
Aug 08, 2002 ... FT. WASHINGTON, Pa. -- Rollercoaster financial markets, the high cost of living, and not having enough money in the bank. Nowadays, managing your money has never been so stressful. In fact, personal finances are one of the top tension triggers in the United States, according to Tension ...
How the New 401(k) Gives Small Business Owners Ready Access to Cash.
Aug 08, 2002 ... WASHINGTON -- Small business owners can get ready access to their retirement savings with the new "solo-owner" 401(k) plan according to information on http://www.investsafe.com/ by Lamaute Capital. Independent contractors and small businesses with no employees outside of ...
It Is Never Too Soon To Start Planning For Retirement; MetLife's Life Advice(R) Brochure Offers Tips for Growing Your Nest Egg.
Aug 08, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- According to the U.S. Department of Labor, retirees will need between 70% to 90% of their pre-retirement income in order to maintain their current lifestyle. With a man retiring at age 55 expected to live 23 years in retirement and a woman retiring at age 55 expected to live ...
Sprint Introduces Clarity You Can See and Hear With Nationwide Availability of PCS Vision(SM); Sprint becomes first wireless carrier to launch nationwide applications that enable full-color, easy-to-use services such as messaging and e-mail, enhanced web browsing and color games and pictures.
Aug 08, 2002 ... OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Sprint , the company that for years has delivered unmatched clarity with crystal-clear service, today brings clarity to a whole new level by introducing PCS Vision(SM), a next generation wireless service that is headed to retail stores and Sprint business channels ...
Carter's Collaborates With Eric Carle, Beloved Children's Artist and Author.
Aug 08, 2002 ... ATLANTA -- Carter's, the number-one baby and young children's apparel brand, has licensed the art of Eric Carle, the award-winning author and artist of children's picture books. Since 1967, Eric Carle has written more than 50 children's books and illustrated over 70. His work has been ...
PC Guardian Ships Notebook Guardian(R) ComboLock; Computer Anti-Theft Device Uses Patented Resettable Combination Lock.
Aug 08, 2002 ... SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- Today, PC Guardian ( http://www.pcguardian.com/ ), global developer of computer security devices for enterprises, announced the release of the newest member of its Notebook Guardian(R) line of computer anti-theft devices: the Notebook Guardian ComboLock. ...
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Announces Intent to Issue A National Coverage Decision for the Use of Carnitor(R) Injection for ESRD Patients.
Aug 08, 2002 ... GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced its intent to issue a national coverage determination for intravenous levocarnitine, a pharmaceutical treatment for carnitine deficiency in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients undergoing dialysis. ...
All-Star Analyst Dalton Chandler Recommends the Following Stocks: CNMD, VITL and HOLX.
Aug 08, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- The medical devices sector has held up well in this struggling economy and should be able to remain a stable company, according to 5-Star analyst Dalton Chandler. Discover this pro's outlook on the market and which companies helped him return +38% through June on his ...
Gerald Perritt Recommends the Following Mutual Funds: TWCUX, BAETX, NBFSX, CFIMX and OAKBX.
Aug 08, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- Sir Isaac Newton's words "What goes up must come down" rings true in the mutual fund world as well. Gerald Perritt has the experience and knowledge to help investors navigate through the choppy market waters. Find out his outlook for the market and which funds meet his ...
Jim Oberweis Recommends the Following Stocks: VTAL, VIP, DRIV and SNIC.
Aug 08, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- While most investors are trying to find the market's bottom, professional money manager Jim Oberweis has found success. His annual total compounded growth rate of +22.8% since September 1976 is time tested. Find out his views on where to invest now and what stocks are on his ...
Zacks Issues Recommendations on 4 Stocks: AV, NVDA, PAYX and PNC.
Aug 08, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases details on four more stocks that are part of their exclusive list of Stocks to Sell Now. These stocks are currently rated as a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). These stocks have been proven to under-perform the S&P 500 by 89.8% since its inception in 1980. While ...
Zacks Issues Recommendations on 4 Stocks: FDRY, MCO, BDX and CVS.
Aug 08, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases another list of stocks that are currently members of the coveted Zacks #1 Ranked list which has produced an average annual return of 34% since inception in 1980 and is up +11.9% through July 1, 2002. Among the #1 ranked stocks, today we highlight the following ...
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Announces $16 Million Private Placement of Equity With Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Orix Corporation and UFJ Capital Co, Ltd. Financing Expands Advanced Clinical Development.
Aug 08, 2002 ... BETHESDA, Md. -- Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SPI) (formerly R-Tech Ueno USA, Inc.) (http://www.sucampo.com/) today announced that Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Orix Corporation and UFJ Capital Co., Ltd. purchased or agreed to purchase $8 million, $5 million and $3 million of SPI's ...
At Detroit's Joe Louis Arena ... Kid Rock With Lynyrd Skynyrd, Friday, Sept. 20, 2002; On Sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2002.
Aug 08, 2002 ... DETROIT -- Detroit's own bad boy, Kid Rock, with special guest Lynyrd Skynyrd will play Joe Louis Arena for a spectacular homecoming performance at 7 p.m., Friday, September 20. One of Detroit's most famous musicians, Kid Rock first hit it big with his 1998 release, "Devil ...
FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index to Close at 4,489.58 Up +4.21 (+0.09%).
Aug 08, 2002 ... SHANGHAI, China -- The closing price for the FTSE/XFN China 25 Index for Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002 was 4,489.58. This was up 0.09% percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index closed slightly higher on upbeat results from Huaneng Power International Inc ...
New Versatile Spin Coater from SUSS MicroTec.
Aug 08, 2002 ... MUNICH, Germany -- SUSS MicroTec today announced the Delta 80, a new Spin Coater that offers both the patented GYRSET system known from the former RC series, and conventional open bowl coating with high acceleration capabilities needed for some thin resist applications. The ability to ...
Odyssey Pharmaceuticals: Novel In Vivo and In Vitro Sensors of Protein-Protein Interactions.
Aug 08, 2002 ... SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Scientists at the University of Montreal have succeeded in generating protein fragment complementation assays (PCAs(TM)) based on the enzyme TEM-1 beta-lactamase, which is encoded by the bacterial ampicillin resistance gene. These novel assays are being commercialized ...
MIICRO, Inc. Hires Neuroscience Team for the Implementation of a Pre-Clinical Drug Discovery and Development Platform.
Aug 08, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- MIICRO, Inc. of Chicago announced today the hiring of top neuroscientists to develop a powerful platform for the pre-clinical evaluation of central nervous system (CNS) drugs. By combining MIICRO's proprietary neuroimaging technology with behavioral pharmacology and ...
Dean Foods Company Reports Record Second Quarter Results and Raises Earnings Estimates for 2002; Pro Forma Diluted Earnings Per Share Grew 15% to $0.76.
Aug 08, 2002 ... CEO and CFO File Sworn Statements With SEC Regarding Integrity of Financial Statements DALLAS, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dean Foods Company today announced record results for the quarter ended June 30, 2002. Second quarter net sales totaled $2.4 billion, ...
Discount Travel Broker TravelWorm Hires New Executive Management Team.
Aug 08, 2002 ... LAS VEGAS -- Discount travel broker TravelWorm, Inc. ( http://www.travelworm.com/ ) announced today that it has hired and expanded its executive management team to further offer value-added services to both consumers and strategic hotel and airline partners. In TravelWorm's 10-year ...
Champion Management Report.
Aug 08, 2002 ... AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The following Management Report from Walter R. Young, Chairman, President and CEO of Champion Enterprises, Inc. , was posted to Champion's website and sent to interested parties today. With this Management Report, I want to inform you of the restructuring ...
DecisionOne to Acquire Imation's North American Digital Solutions and Services Business; - Acquisition Expands DecisionOne Technology Support To The Digital Graphics Market -.
Aug 08, 2002 ... FRAZER, Pa. -- DecisionOne announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Imation's North American Digital Solutions and Services (DSS) business. Under terms of the agreement, DecisionOne will purchase Imation's service business and document management business in ...
Annual Special Olympics Tournament to Be Held.
Aug 08, 2002 ... MARYSVILLE, Wash. and EVERETT, Wash. -- More than 800 Special Olympics athletes and Unified(R) partners from throughout Washington will compete in softball, tennis and golf at the Special Olympics Washington 2002 Summer Sports Tournament, August 10-11 in Marysville and Everett. ...
Canadian Pacific Railway Subsidiary Tronicus Opens Mexican Office to Deliver Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions.
Aug 08, 2002 ... CALGARY, AB, and MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- Supply Chain Management provider Tronicus Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Pacific Railway (NYSE & TSE: CP) is pleased to announce the creation of its Mexican subsidiary Tronicus (Mexico) S.A. de C.V. and welcome Mexican Business ...
Sears July Comparable Store Sales Decrease 4.9 Percent.
Aug 08, 2002 ... HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Sears, Roebuck and Co. today announced total domestic store revenues for the four weeks ended August 3, 2002 were $2.0 billion, a 2.7 percent decrease compared with the four weeks ended August 4, 2001. Comparable domestic store revenues decreased 4.9 percent. ...
Schneider Logistics Names Adam Ruff Vice President of Business Development.
Aug 08, 2002 ... GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider Logistics Inc. today announced that Adam Ruff has joined the company as vice president, business development. In this role, Ruff will focus on expanding Schneider Logistics' client base in the manufacturing market sector. Ruff brings a strong ...
Fleet One 'Over The Road' Card Now Accepted at Motel 6; Card for Fuel, Maintenance, Road Purchases Now Covers Nationwide Lodging as Well.
Aug 08, 2002 ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Long-haul drivers who carry a Fleet One "Over The Road" card can now stop at a Motel 6, charge the stay to their card, and be in a room minutes after a long day on the road. Partnering with more than 850 Motel 6 locations across the country, Fleet One has added lodging ...
Customer Relationship Management: Conquering Challenges to Reap Full Economic Benefits.
Aug 08, 2002 ... CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The twin forces of e-business and globalization have created a Herculean challenge for many companies trying to grow profitability through customer loyalty strategies. Companies that view customer relationship management (CRM) as a process -- not merely a project - can ...
Thought Leader Relationships: Stellar Pharmaceutical Performance driven by Smart Field-Based Management.
Aug 08, 2002 ... CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Pharmaceutical companies attribute recent revenue and earnings growth to thought leaders' field-based activities, according to a study by pharmaceutical research firm Best Practices, LLC. The adoption of sophisticated approaches to selling and marketing products ...
Value City Department Stores, Inc. Reports July Sales.
Aug 08, 2002 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Value City Department Stores, Inc. announced today total sales for the four weeks ended August 3, 2002, increased 4.2% to $153.7 million from $147.5 million for the four weeks ended August 4, 2001. Fiscal 2002 total sales include $7.4 million attributable to operations ...
AIM 84 to Defer Regular Cash Flow Distributions; Dividend Reinvestment Plan to Terminate.
Aug 08, 2002 ... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The General Partner of American Insured Mortgage Investors (AIM 84) today announced that AIM 84 will defer the payment of regular cash flow distributions for the remainder of 2002. Proceeds from mortgage dispositions and debenture redemptions, if any, are expected to ...
Hughes Network Systems Introduces Digital Satellite Recorder for DIRECTV; HNS Showcases Digital Satellite Recorder with TiVo Technology at SBCA Convention.
Aug 08, 2002 ... LAS VEGAS -- SBCA Booth #435 -- At the Satellite Business and Communications Association (SBCA) conference today, Hughes Network Systems (HNS), Inc., the world's leading provider of broadband satellite network solutions and manufacturer of satellite television receivers, introduced the new ...
CAIR: Islam is Focus in Texas Custody Dispute; Father Claims Son Should Have an 'All-American Home'.
Aug 08, 2002 ... WASHINGTON -- A national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today said a custody dispute in Texas is being fueled by anti- Muslim bias. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says a Muslim mother in that state is being threatened with losing her nine-year-old son after she ...
Perdue Farms Resolves Remaining Donning and Doffing Dispute.
Aug 08, 2002 ... SALISBURY, Md. -- Perdue Farms, Inc., announced today that the attorneys for the Plaintiffs and the Defendants in Trotter v. Perdue Farms, Inc. have submitted a Settlement Agreement for approval to the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Approval of the Settlement ...
R. L. Polk & Co. Enhances Its Commercial Trucking Data; Licensing Agreement With Donnelley Marketing Creates More Comprehensive Data for Polk's Commercial Trucking Customers.
Aug 08, 2002 ... SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- R. L. Polk & Co. today announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Donnelley Marketing (Donnelley), an infoUSA company, for the supply of the Donnelley business file. Under the terms of the agreement, Donnelley will provide Polk North America with ...
Mosaic Software's Postilion Drives 7-Eleven's Vcom(TM) NeTwork.
Aug 08, 2002 ... DALLAS and DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- 7-Eleven, Inc. , the world's largest convenience retailer, and Mosaic Software, the global transaction processing software provider, formally announced that Mosaic's Postilion software is at the heart of 7-Eleven's Vcom(TM) project providing the ...
Business in Asia Today -- Aug. 8, 2002.
Aug 08, 2002 ... SYDNEY, Australia -- A summary prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com/), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, market intelligence and business opportunities: CATHAY PACIFIC ANNOUNCES PROFIT TURNAROUND FOR FIRST HALF HONG KONG - Cathay Pacific ...
One Day's Pay Launches National Grassroots Initiative Encouraging People to Make September 11 a National Day of Service to Others; Initiative is Dedicated to Flight 93 Hero Mark Bingham; Goal is to Keep 9/11 Spirit of Service Alive, Organizers Say.
Aug 08, 2002 ... LOS ANGELES -- A consortium of leading marketing and public relations executives from around the nation has launched a national grassroots campaign, via the Web, encouraging people to register online pledges ( http://www.onedayspay.org/ ) to permanently set aside September 11 as a national ...
Seven New Restaurants and Retailers Open at Hollywood & Highland; Well Known Retail Brands Express and Nine West and Five New Restaurateurs Add To Array Of Dining, Entertainment and Retail Choices at Complex in Heart of Hollywood.
Aug 08, 2002 ... HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Seven new restaurants and retailers have recently opened at Hollywood & Highland, adding to the collection of over 70 entertainment, dining and shopping options now operating at the unique complex. The announcement, made today by LeeAnne Stables, chief marketing ...
Linux NetworX Unwraps New Features for Its Cluster Management Tools, ClusterWorX(R) & ICE Box(TM); New Features Include IA-64 Support, Multicast Disk Cloning and Increased Security.
Aug 08, 2002 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- Linux NetworX plans to unveil new features for improved cluster efficiency and network security for its award-winning cluster management tools, ClusterWorX(R) and ICE Box(TM), at next week's LinuxWorld. The new features of ClusterWorX software version 2.2 ...
Interpublic's Mark Dowley and T. Rowe Price's James Riepe Named Trustees of U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation.
Aug 08, 2002 ... PARK CITY, Utah -- Two of America's top corporate leaders -- Mark Dowley, chairman and CEO of newly launched Interpublic Sports and Entertainment Group, and James S. Riepe, vice chairman, T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. -- were named to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation board of ...
Lambda's 10W Surface Mount PG10A Series Goes Open Frame; Lambda Enhances DC-DC Series.
Aug 08, 2002 ... SAN DIEGO -- Lambda has enhanced the PG10A Series of 10W DC-DC converters by eliminating potting materials, improving specifications and changing to lead free solder. The low power, PG10A Series, measuring 1.1" x 1.48" x 0.33", addresses the requirements of distributed power applications, ...
Former ILM Commercial Productions Executive Now an Orphan; Paul Grimshaw Joins the Orphanage as Vice President and Executive Producer.
Aug 08, 2002 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- The Orphanage, Inc. announced today that Paul Grimshaw, the former executive producer of Industrial Light & Magic's Commercial Productions division, has joined the company as vice president and executive producer of The Orphanage Commercial and Music Video division. ...
Countrywide Reports $17 Billion in Loan Fundings for July; Purchase Fundings Hit a Record $8.5 Billion.
Aug 08, 2002 ... Operational Milestones Reached in Diversified Businesses CALABASAS, Calif., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Countrywide Credit Industries, Inc. , a diversified financial services provider, released operational data for the month ended July 31, 2002. "Driven by ...
RFWaves Completes a Funding Round Led by Sequoia Capital.
Aug 08, 2002 ... OR-YEHUDA, Israel -- RFWaves ltd., a developer of short-range wireless solutions, announced today the completion of a funding round led by Sequoia Capital fund. RFWaves was founded in 1998 with a goal to provide low-cost, low-power solutions for consumer electronics markets ....
NMT Medical Announces Increases in Revenue and Net Income for the Second Quarter.
Aug 08, 2002 ... BOSTON -- NMT Medical, Inc. , a leader in designing, developing and marketing minimally invasive solutions for the treatment of cardiac sources of stroke, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002. Total revenues from continuing operations for the second ...
Bayer's Ascensia(TM) Brand Sponsors First Skipper with Diabetes In Historic Round-the-World Solo Sailing Race; - Businessman-Turned-Sailor Demonstrates What Can Be Achieved with Diabetes Under-Control; Inspires Annual Ascensia Dream Fund -.
Aug 08, 2002 ... PHILADELPHIA -- Ascensia(TM), the new global brand identity for Bayer Diagnostics' diabetes self-management franchise, today announced sponsorship for skipper John Dennis in Around Alone, a 28-thousand mile global solo yacht race spanning the world's most remote and dangerous oceans. The ...
Study Shows People With Diabetes and Their Healthcare Providers Differ In Perceptions of The Disorder; Other Findings Show Initial Reaction to Diagnosis Predicts Adjustment to The Disorder And Quality of Life.
Aug 08, 2002 ... PHILADELPHIA -- Diabetes is most effectively treated when patients and their physicians and nurses work closely together as a team; however, these team members appear to have different perceptions about the disorder and its treatment, according to new research(1) presented here at the 29th ...
QRS and CompleWare(R) Integrate Software and Medical Devices to Streamline Data Collection and Management for Clinical Trials; Integrated Solution Improves the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Clinical Trials.
Aug 08, 2002 ... MINNEAPOLIS and IOWA CITY, Iowa -- According to the American Lung Association, asthma afflicts 20-25 million people in the U.S., and about 12 million Americans have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. CenterWatch, a Boston- based ...
BioMedicines Initiates World-Wide Phase 3 Breast Cancer Clinical Program.
Aug 08, 2002 ... EMERYVILLE, Calif. -- BioMedicines, Inc. today announced that it has enrolled the first patients in its phase 3 clinical trial of Atamestane. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, Atamestane will by administered as part of a two-drug combination hormonal therapy to ...
Age-Related and Minimally Invasive Interventions to Experience Greatest Procedural Growth Through 2010, According to Medtech Insight's New Report.
Aug 08, 2002 ... TUSTIN, Calif. -- Medtech Insight, LLC, a leading provider of medical technology information and market insight to the medical device and investment community, announces the publication of their newest market and technology report, "U.S. Surgical Procedure Volumes, 2000-2010." This ...
A Southern Concierge Premieres `A Southern Affair' Full-Service Event Planning.
Aug 08, 2002 ... HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- A Southern Concierge (ASC) announces the expansion of its personal concierge service to the Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Lowcounty areas with the premiere of "A Southern Affair" event planning service. In addition to Destination Wedding Packages, "A ...