PHILADELPHIA, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Report identifies potential impact of evidence-based medicine in meeting today’s healthcare challenges Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced the availability of the first in a series of issue briefs on evidence-based medicine (EBM). Continue reading
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Three European aerospace firms to set up in Montreal, create nearly 200 jobs
By Ross Marowits, The Canadian Press MONTREAL – Demand for aerospace engineers will accelerate over the next few years as three European companies announced plans that create nearly 200 jobs in Montreal. The Austrian, French and German companies said Monday they were attracted to the city because of the availability of trained workers and their ability to work with large locally based companies such as Bombardier (TSX:BBD-B.TO – News). German company PFW plans to move its Seattle-based aerospace tube and duct systems North American headquarters to Montreal Continue reading
BG Medicine Welcomes CE Mark for Galectin-3 Test
WALTHAM, Mass., April 10, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BG Medicine, Inc. Continue reading
Our SALUD Health Care Advocates Launch Website, New Video
SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– In its ongoing efforts to advocate for safe, equal and unrestricted health care access for residents in East Los Angeles and to voice its commitment to ensure the availability of information on quality care issues, Our SALUD has launched a new website. Were thrilled to launch our new website today, said Elba Romo, Our SALUD Community Advocate and Co-Founder Continue reading
NASA Request for Information: Planetary Science Division Technology Infusion Study
Synopsis – Mar 20, 2013 Technology Infusion Appendices – Posted on Mar 20, 2013 New! General Information Solicitation Number: NNH13ZDA008L Posted Date: Mar 20, 2013 FedBizOpps Posted Date: Mar 20, 2013 Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action: No Original Response Date: Apr 19, 2013 Current Response Date: Apr 19, 2013 Classification Code: A — Research and Development NAICS Code: 541712 Contracting Office Address NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA Headquarters Acquisition Branch, Code 210.H, Greenbelt, MD 20771 Description The Planetary Science Division (PSD) within the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters seeks to understand how to better realize a scientific return on spacecraft system technology investments. This Request for Information (RFI), will provide PSD with recommendations on how to effectively infuse new spacecraft systems technologies that it develops into future competed missions, enabling increased scientific discoveries, lower mission cost, or both Continue reading
Islands group ventures into hotels
Islands Group, which pioneered the famous Philippine island T-shirts under the brand “Islands Souvenirs,” has expanded its tourism ventures into value hotels called “Islands Stay” with plans to build 100 hotels. Jay Aldeguer, company chairman and president, told Business Bulletin they intend to build up to 100 “Islands Stay” hotels in the country. Two “Islands Stay” have already been established in Cebu, one in Ayala Center with 32 rooms and Mactan with 56 rooms with combined investments of P45 million. Continue reading
Foundation Medicine Appoints Steven J. Kafka, Ph.D. as Chief Business Officer
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Foundation Medicine, Inc., a molecular information company that brings comprehensive cancer genomic analysis to routine clinical care, today announced the appointment of Steven J. Kafka, Ph.D. Continue reading
Research and Markets: General Medicine Education Publishing Market – Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends …
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/35pljq/general_medicine) has announced the addition of the “General Medicine Education Publishing Market – Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends, Analysis And Forecast, 2012-2018″ report to their offering. Continue reading
Comment: Team up with China in space
The future of America’s space program is at a critical point in time; decisions are being made that will affect our ability to successfully maintain our leadership in human space flight, our national security and our capability to successfully compete with the international community in the commercial use of space. What does the future hold for U.S. human spaceflight Continue reading
Marshall Islands to receive over US$3m for Water Project
Latest Press Statement 26 October 2012 Marshall Islands to receive over US$3million for Water Project PRESS RELEASE 128/12 Residents living on 15 outer atoll communities in the Republic of the Marshall Islands will soon have access to safe drinking water through a Project under the Pacific Environment Community (PEC) Fund. The Republic of the Marshall Islands application for PEC funding of US$3,150,105.00 for a Potable Water Solutions for Outer Islands by Photovoltaic (PV) Reverse Osmosis (RO) System Project was approved by the Joint Committee overseeing the Fund. A timely initiative that will aid the Marshall Islands Governments efforts in maintaining water supply while minimizing the effects of long, dry periods throughout the island in which communities are forced to endure long stretches of little to no rainfall Continue reading
Access to affordable, quality health care has Central Illinoisians concerned
DECATUR Iris Lewis-Beasley knows all too well about the importance of health care. Beasley, a trust administrative officer at Hickory Point Bank and Trust in Decatur, has had multiple surgeries on her knee, ankle and thumb after being involved in several car accidents. Continue reading
Actifio and Boston University School of Medicine Selected to Present on Consequences of Big Data Sprawl at SNW Fall 2012
WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Actifio, the radically simple copy data management company, today announced its presence at SNW Fall 2012, October 16-19th in Santa Clara, CA. The event will be highlighted by a presentation by Dr. Continue reading
Liftoff! SpaceX Dragon Launches 1st Private Space Station Cargo Mission
This story was updated at 10:46 p.m. ET. Continue reading
Rocket Fuel Announces Audience Accelerator
REDWOOD SHORES, CA–(Marketwire – Sep 10, 2012) – Rocket Fuel, the leading provider of artificial intelligence advertising solutions for digital marketers, today announced the availability of Audience Accelerator, a full-service audience extension platform that helps publishers and vertical networks create new exclusive advertising packages based on their unique audiences. Key Facts: How Audience Accelerator is Unique in the Marketplace: Quotes: Resources: About Rocket Fuel: Rocket Fuel is the leading provider of artificial intelligence advertising solutions that transform digital media campaigns into self-optimizing engines that learn and adapt in real-time, and deliver outstanding results from awareness to sales. Continue reading
American Board of Addiction Medicine Foundation Lauds CASA Columbia Report
Newswise The American Board of Addiction Medicine Foundation (ABAM Foundation) today lauded the significant findings and recommendations in the landmark report just published by CASA Columbia, Addiction Medicine: Closing the Gap between Science and Practice. Addiction Medicine is the most up-to-date report on the availability of effective, life-saving and cost-saving treatments for unhealthy substance use and addiction to alcohol, nicotine and other drugs, including some prescription medications, said ABAM Foundation President Jeffrey H. Samet, MD, MA, MPH. Continue reading
Vistar to Acquire Liberty Distribution Company, LLC.
RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Vistar, a division of Performance Food Group, Inc. (PFG), has announced it will acquire Liberty Distribution Company, LLC (Liberty). The acquisition brings together two distributors of candy, snacks and beverages. Continue reading
BGI, GE Healthcare team up on pioneering stem cell science projects
Public release date: 12-Jun-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Jia Liu liujia@genomics.cn BGI Shenzhen Chalfont St. Continue reading
NASA Seeks Early Stage Innovations For Space Technologies From U.S. Universities
WASHINGTON — NASA is seeking proposals from accredited U.S. universities focused on innovative, early-stage space technologies that will improve shielding from space radiation, spacecraft thermal management and optical systems Continue reading
Hydrogen Controls Chemical Structure of Graphene Oxide
Newswise A new study shows that the availability of hydrogen plays a significant role in determining the chemical and structural makeup of graphene oxide, a material that has potential uses in nano-electronics, nano-electromechanical systems, sensing, composites, optics, catalysis and energy storage. Continue reading
Availability of hydrogen controls chemical structure of graphene oxide
ScienceDaily (May 22, 2012) A new study shows that the availability of hydrogen plays a significant role in determining the chemical and structural makeup of graphene oxide, a material that has potential uses in nano-electronics, nano-electromechanical systems, sensing, composites, optics, catalysis and energy storage. Continue reading