Older women with hypertension are at increased risk for developing brain lesions that cause dementia later in life, according to data from the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study (WHIMS). The findings were published in the December 2009 online issue of the Journal of Clinical Hypertension. The research was conducted as part of the Women’ Health Initiative (WHI), the largest multi-site longitudinal study looking at health risks among postmenopausal women. WHIMS, which involves a subgroup of the women enrolled in WHI, looks at the influence of hormone therapy on thinking and memory. All the women in WHIMS were 65 or older. Upon enrolling in the trial and annually during their participation in it, the women had their blood pressure ...Read More

LifeVantage Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: LFVN), the maker of science-based solutions to oxidative stress, announced that the Company has received formal approval from the Mexican government to launch its flagship product, Protandim®, in Mexico. Initial shipments have cleared customs and Protandim® has been shipped to distributors in Mexico. In August 2009, as part of its expansion, the Company announced it had entered the international market with a pre-launch in Mexico, which ranks among the top five countries in terms of network marketing, according to the Direct Sellers Association (DSA). “I’m excited Protandim® is finally in Mexico–it has been a long time in coming,” said Dr. Daniel Hernandez-Saavedra, ...Read More

The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) announced today new funding for research grants to address issues of critical importance for people with lupus, including the management of the disease in children and teens, improving health outcomes, the underlying genetic causes of male lupus, facilitating greater accuracy in the diagnosis of lupus, and the development of new, safe, and effective treatments. In addition, the LFA awarded five student fellowships to foster an interest in lupus research, and renewed funding for the Lupus Biomarkers Clinical Consortium, a collaborative initiative that seeks to identify biomarkers that hold promise to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of lupus. The LFA National Research Program, Bringing ...Read More

Sonova Holding AG, the world’s leading provider of hearing systems, announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of InSound Medical Inc., Newark, USA. InSound Medical developed the first extended wear hearing system which is placed deep in the ear canal and totally invisible from the outside, and markets it under the Lyric® brand. The total transaction price is made up of two components: an up-front cash consideration of USD 75 million and earn-out payments which depend on the company’s financial success going forward. The regulatory approvals needed for the transaction have been obtained. Significant growth potential With Lyric in its portfolio, Sonova wants to reach people with mild to moderate hearing loss ...Read More

“This is an important app. I can’t imagine anyone being without it. Calls made within 3 seconds—essential in an emergency.” – Kenneth Sheptoff, CEO Sheptoff Investment Group LLC As an added benefit, it makes your life easier by prompting you to add in information on your town: for the library, town hall, schools, local pharmacy, and your favorite restaurants and stores. You even have an “Other” category to customize for your most personal priority numbers. Whether in an emergency, or simply for convenience, My Town’s One-Tap Dialing will give you peace of mind and a deep sense of security. Wake up in the middle of the night to a fire or the sound of a burglar? Don’t panic. Simply reach for your iPhone and ...Read More

Asian Health Services, a community health center that offers comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, received $4 million in capital to help the nonprofit clinic deliver quality health care services to immigrant and refugee Asian communities in the greater Alameda County area. UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) purchased Asian Health Services’ tax-exempt revenue bonds through the California Health Care Investment Program, which gives California health care entities access to capital at rates that are highly competitive with those of conventional financing. Additionally, given the dollar size of the bond issue, Asian Health Services also qualified for a cost of issuance subsidy of $274,000, which covered nearly the ...Read More

Genoptix, Inc. (Nasdaq: GXDX), a specialized laboratory services provider, today announced the Company’s participation at the 28th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference to be held at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, Calif. on January 11-14, 2010. Dr. Tina S. Nova, President and CEO of Genoptix, and Sam Riccitelli, Genoptix’s EVP and COO, will present at the conference on Monday, January 11, 2010 beginning at approximately 2:30 p.m. PST, when they will provide an overview of the Company’s specialized diagnostic laboratory services business, growth strategies and financial performance. The presentation is expected to last approximately 30 minutes which will be web cast live and made accessible through the ...Read More