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The New York Times has a piece about Twitter, including a nice pic of Biz Stone and Jack Dorsey of Obvious Corp. looking pretty pleased with themselves — as they should, considering Twitter’s traffic has apparently tripled in the past month or two since SXSW helped it become the new black. Jason Pontin of MIT’s Technology Review does a nice job of looking at the phenomenon, without trashing ...

The two Chinese companies that fought over MG Rover's assets could merge to take the defunct British car maker global.

(RTTNews) - Canadian stocks are flat Monday morning ahead of Tuesday's BOC rate decision. The S&P/TSX Composite Index is down 12 points at 13,652.71 with gold stocks proving to be the biggest drag on the broader market.

The FDA outdid itself last year, granting first-time approvals to 43 new biotech-derived medicines and 36 supplemental indications for drugs and biologics developed by specialty and big pharma companies as well as biotech firms.

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, p.a. in Raleigh, one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Jane Johnson has joined the firm as a project manager in the healthcare division.

The problem with whole-wheat flour is that despite its good-for-you image, it doesn't always do good things for the palate. Whole-wheat flour tends to produce baked goods with a heavy, dense texture as well as a bitter taste, especially when used in recipes developed for all-purpose flour.

Sally Deweese, a frequent contributor of recipes to the Record-Eagle Food section, sent the tale of how the Toll House Cookie came to be. According to legend, an old toll house was located between Boston and New Bedford, Mass., built in 1709 to be a haven for weary travelers.

Piled high in a big bowl on the kitchen counter, flamboyantly yellow lemons are usually eye-catching, accidental still-life artworks this time of year. Their pure, primary colors and shapes warm the room.

(RTTNews) - Canadian stocks are off to a lackluster start to the trading week with losses in the gold sector weighing down the S&P/TSX Composite Index. The main index is down 2 points at 13,662.71 as improving miners put a cap on broader market losses.

Even two wins by No. 2 singles player Michajay Greatens couldn't prevent Beaver Dam's boys tennis team from dropping two hard-fought matches to Monona Grove and Sauk Prairie Saturday, both by 4-3 scores.

LEGAL sources have branded the removal of one of Australia's most high-profile Crown prosecutors from a case as unfair and one-sided.

Cumberland : Pirelli International Rally - Finish : Guy Wilkes celebrated his first drive for the Mitsubishi Motors team by taking a dominant victory on the Pirelli International Rally, the Darlington driver was in unstoppable form , quickest on 11 of the events 14 stages and had over a minute in hand ahead of the Subaru of Mark Higgins with last year's winner, Ryan ...

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian stocks may fall on concern that earnings don't justify share prices that lifted the Standard & Poor's/TSX Composite Index to a record last week.

MOSCOW. April 23 (Interfax) - First Deputy Russian Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov has received U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, currently on a working visit to Moscow. Ivanov asked Gates how his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov had gone.

MILWAUKEE _ College students who drink heavily may be putting themselves at risk for more than just a hangover. New research suggests that heavy drinking among young adults significantly raises blood levels of a troubling substance linked to heart disease and strokes in older adults.

Boulder, CO, USA -- Topics include: evidence that Devonian-Silurian Prototaxites, Earth's largest land organisms up to that time, were actually giant fungi; discovery of a spectacular 300-million-year-old fossil forest in an Illinois coal mine; migration of sharks into freshwater systems during the Miocene; Hawaiian hotspot track preserved in the Bering Sea; and first evidence of tidal-channel ...

MG Construction of Laredo, owned by Manuel Gonzalez, was one of eight builders/remodelers fined Thursday by the Texas Residential Construction Commission.The Laredo company was fined $2,500 for late renewal of its registration.

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- The following is a list of companies whose shares may have unusual price changes in Canadian markets today. This preview includes news that broke after markets closed on April 20. Symbols are in parentheses after company names and prices are from the last close.

The Calorie Control Council today stated that an unpublished rat study conducted by Italy's Ramazzini Institute is totally contradictory to the extensive scientific research and regulatory reviews conducted on aspartame. The FDA is not recommending any changes in the use of aspartame.

Using apple butter to flavor succulent pork chops provides a variation on a down-home favorite. Quick barley and lima beans make a crunchy and unusual side dish.

Are MG and Rover about to complete the circle? SHANGHAI AUTOMOTIVE Industry Corporation, which is now producing the Rover 75 in China, is making noises about a merger with Nanjing Auto which is now producing MG cars in China.

Volkswagen is to be the official vehicle supplier to the Blenheim International Horse Trials for the third year.

MG is making its public debut under Chinese ownership at this year's Shanghai Show. Nanjing MG Automobile Company, as it's now known, will display the 5-Series, 7-Series and TF ranges on its stand, as well as some classic MG models.

Rolls-Royce has just opened its 80th showroom at Singapore Industrial Park in Chengdu, China. This is the fifth Rolls-Royce outlet in China. There are already others in Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong - and it's appropriate that another has been added.

Heavy drinking during the college years takes it toll on the heart, research suggests.

Let’s face it, when it comes to ground meat, fat adds flavor. But cutting fat doesn’t have to condemn a dish to tastelessness.

Heavy drinking during the college years takes it toll on the heart, research suggests. In a new study, college students who regularly drank to excess had above-normal levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a blood marker for systemic inflammation long linked to cardiovascular illness. But the news was not all bad. Moderate drinkers actually had lower, healthier CRP readings than those who drank ...

A report from the Million Women Study, an observational study of women in the United Kingdom, suggests a small, but statistically significant, increase in ovarian cancer risk among women taking hormone therapy. This report was released online today and will be included in the April 21, 2007 issue of The Lancet. [click link for full article]

Reclast (zoledronic acid) has received US regulatory approval as the first new treatment in nearly a decade for patients with a bone condition known as Paget's disease, estimated to affect about one million people in the US alone[1]. [click link for full article]

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved ZETIA® (ezetimibe), a novel cholesterol-lowering agent that inhibits the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines. ZETIA® will be co-marketed by Bayer Yakuhin Ltd. and Schering-Plough K.K. Japan. [click link for full article]

SHANGHAI, April 23 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Shenyang Brilliance Jinbei plans to ship its first sedans to the United States as early as this year, potentially making it China's first home-grown carmaker to crack the world's largest vehicle market.

UroToday.com- This study by Taha, et al examined the role of voided urine endothelin-1 in the diagnosis and follow-up of children with ureteropelvic junction obstruction. The study included 35 children with unilateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction who underwent pyeloplasty and 30 control children. [click link for full article]

UroToday.com- Urologic laparoscopy has evolved from an experimental technique to an efficacious surgical modality. Although many ablative procedures have become standard indications, reconstructive laparoscopic procedures are still at an early stage. [click link for full article]

The availability of an effective treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS) has led to widespread advertising of the product ( ropinerole or Requip® ), which has been followed by a growth in the number of patients reporting their leg problems.

Sanofi-aventis has announced the publication of the prevail trial in the April issue of The Lancet journal.

Dressings can make everything taste better, but often the price paid for delectably savory, rich toppings is unwanted fat and calories.

HYDE PARK, N.Y. Add a touch of rustic elegance to your next outdoor gathering with cedar-planked salmon. This dish, which was a favorite of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, offers a smoky, woody flavor and impressive presentation.

One of the most influential figures of American music in the last 60 years was a Turkish-born Muslim, an ambassador's privileged son who fell head over heels for what he called "black music and its white imitations."

DENVER – Pet owners are wondering what is safe to feed their dogs and cats after the pet food recall was expanded again this week.

"Ultimately, I'm sure somebody will [challenge Gilead in HIV], but in terms of first-line therapy, Atripla's looking pretty unassailable," said Sharon Seiler, analyst with Punk, Ziegel & Co. in New York.

According to a study in the U.S., college students who over indulge in alcohol are increasing their risk for future heart disease.

Researchers in the U.S. say those people who significantly cut down on the amount of salt contained in their diet could reduce their chances of developing cardiovascular disease by as much as twenty five percent.

College students who drink heavily may be putting themselves at risk for more than just a hangover.

These are the new Texas sales tax permits issued by the Texas comptroller for the week ended April 13 for businesses in El Paso. Tax permits are issued to new businesses and new outlets or new owners for existing businesses.

1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon walnut oil 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 3 cups broccoli

EmTec Management Co, a subsidiary of the Belgium-based EmTec group, sees good prospects for expanding in Thailand and the region following its success in tackling a major pollution problem.

Hidden hunger still haunts humans that is why it is so, that you may sleep full stomach, You may feed your child with all food but still there is lack of intelligence, initiative and alertness, then you must guess that the food is deficient in an element which is needed in small amount yet vital for life.

This article describes the treatment options for hot flashes

GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), today launched several new additions to its illustra line of nucleic acid purification and amplification products within the company's Life Sciences business. [click link for full article]

SHANGHAI, CHINA - With models like the Hover and Roewe, Chinese-brand cars aren't household names in the U.S. and other big markets - not yet, at least.

THE decision of the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal in finding that senior prosecutor Margaret Cunneen should be removed from the retrial of a convicted rapist has, if nothing else, illustrated the prescience of her remarks to law students at Newcastle University in 2005.

The parents of a woman killed in a collision pay tribute to their daughter as police renew a witness appeal.

VX Racing have taken a one-two finish in race one at Rockingham, with Italian star Fabrizio Giovanardi coming home ahead of Tom Chilton

SHANGHAI, China – With models such as the Hover and Roewe, Chinese-brand cars aren’t household names in the U.S. and other big markets – not yet, at least.

Let’s face it, when it comes to ground meat, fat adds flavor. But cutting fat doesn’t have to condemn a dish to tastelessness.

Q: How can a woman navigate the calcium-bone-density thing? Many calcium supplements in pharmacies are calcium carbonate, which is hard...

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the most significant forms of neurotrauma with major economic and social impact. Every year, nearly 12,000 individuals in the United States and Canada, mostly young adults, sustain a SCI. According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), SCI costs an estimated $9.7 billion each year in the United States alone. [click link for full article]

GRAND RAPIDS -- State health officials have rescinded a citation and fine against a local nursing home accused of giving an overdose of pain medication to a 76-year-old woman dying of cancer.

These are the new Texas sales tax permits issued by the Texas comptroller for the week ended April 13 for businesses in El Paso. Tax permits are issued to new businesses and new outlets or new owners for existing businesses.

The two Chinese companies that fought over MG Rover's assets could merge to take the defunct British car maker global.

Saturday night turned into a nightmare for most parts of Bangalore as heavy rain lashed the City, starting after midnight and beating down into the wee hours.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - With models like the Hover and Roewe, Chinese-brand cars aren't household names in the United States and other big markets -- not yet, at least. But Chinese upstart automakers with equally obscure names such as Chery, Geely and SAIC are challenging industry leaders General Motors, Volkswagen and Toyota in the fast-growing China market. And they're making inroads throughout the ...

A new weight loss drug that works by blocking a cannabinoid receptor in the brain may help people lose weight and benefit cardiovascular health

An analysis of blood and urine suggests that while most rape victims were drunk at the time of assault, very few had swallowed sedatives

Okla. plans much less firm than initially thought.

China's new cultural revolution takes a turn for the lewd.

A method for large scale production, recovery, and purification process for plasmid DNA manufacturing meeting human clinical trial requirements.

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's unsung home-grown car makers could capture 40 percent of their domestic market, the world's second biggest, within 3-4 years, industry executives say, as they roll out own-brand models using both their own and acquired technology.

Stoned 'em: Dana Brown turned back nine shots as the fourth-ranked Zephyrs defeated the second-ranked Blugolds at La Crosse.

Having above optimal levels of risk factors for heart disease between the ages of 18 and 30 can mean a two to three times greater risk of later developing coronary calcium, a strong predictor of heart disease, according to results of a new study from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health. [click link for full article]

No matter what they say, eating fish is still good for you

PITTSFIELD — Will Larkin and Matt Vaughan played more than two hours of tennis, with Larkin eventually earning a 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 win and leading the Taconic boys' tennis team (2-0) to a 5-0 win over Mount Greylock (1-1).

SHANGHAI, April 21 (Reuters) - China's unsung home-grown car makers could capture 40 percent of their domestic market, the world's second biggest, within 3-4 years, industry executives say, as they roll out own-brand models using both their own and acquired technology.

Friends spoke of their grief last night after a car crash in which one man died and his brother was arrested.

Let’s face it, when it comes to ground meat, fat adds flavor. But cutting fat doesn’t have to condemn a dish to tastelessness.

Sanofi-aventis announced the publication of the PREVAIL (Prevention of VTE after Acute Ischemic Stroke with LMWH Enoxaparin) trial in the April 21st issue of The Lancet. [click link for full article]

Dressings can make everything taste better, but often the price paid for delectably savory, rich toppings is unwanted fat and calories.

HYDE PARK, N.Y. Add a touch of rustic elegance to your next outdoor gathering with cedar-planked salmon. This dish, which was a favorite of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, offers a smoky, woody flavor and impressive presentation.

The McKinney City Council unanimously voted to issue $20,490,000 of general obligation bonds and $6.5 million in waterworks and sewer system revenue bonds to be used for the expansion of the city's waterworks and sewer system Tuesday at the regular council meeting.

A new American Cancer Society study finds men and women who used adult-strength aspirin (325 mg or more) daily for five or more years had an approximately 15 percent lower rate of developing any cancer than those who did not use aspirin.

Schering-Plough Corporation has announced plans to initiate two global Phase III large-scale clinical outcomes trials for its novel selective oral antiplatelet therapy, the thrombin receptor antagonist (TRA) SCH 530348.

ZARS, Inc. has announced that the Medical Products Agency in Sweden has approved Rapydan 70 mg/70 mg medicated plaster, a topical local anesthetic patch.

The shining lights in English tourism were recognised this week in the annual tourism Oscars, the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence, organised by the national tourism agency VisitBritain. Over the past month a team of Telegraph writers has visited the winners. Here are their verdicts.

The highest-quality study to date on the link between a low-salt diet and heart health confirms what many doctors have long suspected: For a healthy heart, you should cut back on your salt.

In a small study, Minnesota researchers found that a group of college students who drank heavily had higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a blood marker for inflammation that can increase the risk for heart disease.

This programme provides a dynamic and innovative approach to increasing your skills for influencing people more effectively!

As managers are promoted into new positions of more responsibility they discover very quickly that a new set of leadership and management skills are required in addition to the knowledge and task skills gained from their experience in their previous positions.

Notice: For the foreseeable future, the daily reports may contain apparent discrepancies between some proposal descriptions and the listed instrument usage.

UCB has reported significant top-line phase III results for its epilepsy medicine Keppra over placebo in reducing the frequency of partial onset seizures in pediatric patients.

Corporation today announced plans to initiate two global Phase III large-scale clinical outcomes trials for its novel selective oral antiplatelet therapy, the thrombin receptor antagonist (TRA) SCH 530348. The investigational compound inhibits the most potent stimulus of platelet activation, thrombin, which is a driver of the clotting process. [click link for full article]

SCHWARZ PHARMA announced today the publication of an article titled, "Advanced Parkinson Disease Treated with Rotigotine Transdermal System: PREFER Study," in the April 17th issue of the journal Neurology (Vol. 68, No. 16, p. 1262). The full article can also be found on Neurology's website at http://www.neurology.org. [click link for full article]

Q: I'm a 78-year-old woman, very active and in good health. I was taking a calcium supplement (1,000 mg daily) until my doctor told me to stop. She said my calcium blood level was too high. She also cut the dose of my high blood pressure medication (triamterene/HCTZ) from one pill to half a pill daily. I have now been off calcium for at least a year and a half, and I worry about my bones. ...

A first-of-its-kind report looking at the prevalence and cost of type 2 diabetes complications shows that an estimated three out of five people (57.9 percent) with type 2 diabetes have at least one of the other serious health problems commonly associated with the disease, and that these health problems are taking a heavy financial toll on the United States. [click link for full article]

Associate of Bilal Skaf has been acquitted of gang rape, six weeks after outspoken Crown prosecutor (pictured) was barred from case.

SHANGHAI — Chinese car maker Nanjing MG Motor Co., which recently began producing China-made MG sports cars, plans to begin exporting vehicles to Britain by the second half of the year and is still in talks to determine whether it will build cars in Oklahoma, leaders at the company said Friday.

NANJING MG Motor Co is to start exporting its cars in the second half of this year.President, Yu Jian Wei, also said at press day at the Shanghai Auto Show, today, that Nanjing would add a new MG model later this year and another in 2009. Nanjing MG has an annual capacity to make 200,000 completed vehicles and 250,000 engines.

AN ASSOCIATE of the convicted gang rapist Bilal Skaf was acquitted of gang rape, six weeks after the outspoken Crown prosecutor Margaret Cunneen was barred from the case because a court ruled she might be seen as biased.

NEW YORK, April 20 (newratings.com) - Analysts at UBS reiterate their "buy" rating on Gilead Sciences ( GILD.NAS ), while raising their estimates for the company. The 12-month target price has been raised to $92.

SELF Magazine is here with great healthy foods that will keep you smooth, slim and sexy. So add these to your grocery list!

ONE of the state's most successful Crown Prosecutors, Margaret Cunneen, was removed from a gang rape trial after the accused objected to her running the case.

MOSCOW. April 20 (Interfax-AVN) - Russia will export defense production worth $7.5 billion this year, Russian president's aide Alexander Burutin said. "If total exports amounted to $3.7 billion in 2001, they almost doubled in 2006, and this can be seen from the documents.

Skipper Ricky Pointing elected to bat after he won the toss at the World Cup Super Eights encounter at St George. RT Ponting, NW Bracken, SR Clark, MJ Clarke, AC Gilchrist, BJ Haddin, ML Hayden, BJ Hodge, GB Hogg, MEK Hussey, MG Johnson, GD McGrath, A Symonds, SW Tait, SR Watson.

SHANGHAI, China - With models like the Hover and Roewe, Chinese-brand cars aren't household names in the U.S. and other big markets - not yet, at least.

A man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after his brother is killed in a crash.

SHANGHAI, April 20 (Reuters) - Mid-sized Chinese car maker Nanjing MG Motor Co., which recently rolled out its first China-made MG sports cars, plans to start exporting its cars in the second half of this year.

A state agency that registers builders and oversees home-building complaints has fined eight firms -- two of them from North Texas.

By Nohynek, Gerhard J; Lademann, Jrgen; Ribaud, Christele; Roberts, Michael S Many modern cosmetic or sunscreen products contain nano-sized components.

Zydus Cadila has received tentative approval for the Losartan potassium tablets from the US FDA. The strengths of the tablets is 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg The branded sales of Losartan potassium tablets, which falls in the anti-hypertensive segment, is estimated at USD 817 million in 2006 as per NDC Health.

General Motors Corp.'s partnership with China's SAIC has helped it win an enviable edge over its global competitors in this sizzling market.

Title: Whole-Grain Oats Cut Cholesterol Category: Health News Created: 4/19/2007 Last Editorial Review: 4/19/2007

(RTTNews) - Friday, Cadila Healthcare said that it has received a tentative approval from the USFDA for Losartan Potassium tablets in the strength of 25 mg, 50 mg and 100mg. The sales of Losartan Potassium tablets taken for hypertension is estimated at $817 million in 2006 as per NDC Health.

New offers of OSCE MG will be introduced to Armenian and Azeri Presidents.

WEARSIDE car parts firm Magna Kansei is axing 49 workers from its Pennywell plant.

Retired High Court Judge M F Saldhana led a group of protesters against the proposed Metro Rail for Bangalore.

Criminal lawyer Satish Maneshinde explained that it's elementary procedure to summon a forensic expert to explain the CA report.

Let’s face it, when it comes to ground meat, fat adds flavor. But cutting fat doesn’t have to condemn a dish to tastelessness.

A resident of Dhoraji in the district was awarded 10 years prison sentence after being found guilty of spying for Pakistan.

SHANGHAI -(Dow Jones)- China's Nanjing MG Automotive Co. said Friday it will launch four new models by 2009 and plans to more than double its annual production capacity to 500,000 units by 2010.

For now, at least, there is justice in the world, and it looks like this: Pietersen, caught Smith, bowled Nel. The World Cup has given the Proteas plenty to chew on, but nothing would have been sweeter than the sight of the rash faux-Englishman in his little blue pyjamas scratching his way to 3 before being force-fed humble pie by his two nemeses.

Dressings can make everything taste better, but often the price paid for delectably savory, rich toppings is unwanted fat and calories.

HYDE PARK, N.Y. Add a touch of rustic elegance to your next outdoor gathering with cedar-planked salmon. This dish, which was a favorite of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, offers a smoky, woody flavor and impressive presentation.

Chennai, April 20: Due to line block / power block in connection with engineering work between Ponneri and Gummidipoondi stations on Chennai Central – Gudur section on April 22 and 29, following will be the pattern of train services during the above days.

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TRIVANDRUM — Jewellery shops in Kerala had a roaring business yesterday, with people thronging the outlets to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya day, believed to be an auspicious one to buy the yellow metal.

(Corrects headline and first paragraph to say Nanjing MG plans to sell its cars locally and internationally. Removes reference to planned stock listing)

SHANGHAI, April 20 (Reuters) - Mid-sized Chinese car maker Nanjing MG Motor Co., which recently rolled out its first China-made MG sports cars, said on Friday it planned a local and international stock listing in the second half of this year.

The New Zealand natural product industry is delighted with Australia’s move to adopt New Zealand limits for levels of Selenium, Vitamin A and Niacin (Vitamin B3), eliminating a hurdle for New Zealand manufacturers of health supplements.

SHANGHAI, China — Major automakers are pulling out all the stops at the Shanghai Auto Show starting this weekend, highlighting China’s rapid evolution from “bicycle kingdom” into the world’s second-biggest, fastest-growing vehicle market.

Abraxis BioScience, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABBI), an integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it has received a tentative approval from the U.S.

Consuming less salt can not only lower blood pressure, but may reduce the risk of heart disease overall, researchers reported on Thursday.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced detailed results of its Phase III AIR-CF2 study evaluating aztreonam lysine for inhalation, an antibiotic, in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have pulmonary Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa).

The primary objective of this study was to assess the objective response rates (reduction in tumor size) when OGX-011 is combined with docetaxel in patients with metastatic or locally recurrent breast cancer.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new dose for Actonel (risedronate sodium tablets) that will give patients the option of taking one Actonel 75 mg tablet on two consecutive days, for a total of two tablets monthly, to treat and prevent their postmenopausal osteoporosis.

College-age students who drink heavily may increase their risk for future heart disease, report medical researchers.

Bright coloured flowers bursting out of tall glass windows. Water gushing out of an artistic Romanesque fountain. Plush beds of greenery to sooth the eyes. And a spacious home round the bend which you can call your own. Sounds like a dream?

UP police arrest Kandivli-based Santosh Rajput with a gun in Lucknow The Uttar Pradesh Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested Kandivli-based Santosh Rajput alias Sachin who was in possession of a loaded 0.9 mm carbine, in Lucknow, on Tuesday. But the STF investigations have hit a road block with the Mumbai Police claiming that Rajput is not on its list of wanted criminals. And while the UP STF ...

ZARS, Inc. announced today that the Medical Products Agency in Sweden has approved Rapydan 70 mg/70 mg medicated plaster, a topical local anesthetic patch.

Gilead Sciences, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced detailed results of its Phase III AIR-CF2 study evaluating aztreonam lysine for inhalation, an antibiotic, in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have pulmonary Pseudomonas aeruginosa ( P. aeruginosa ). In the study, a 28-day treatment course of aztreonam lysine significantly improved the time to need for inhaled or ...

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (6203;Nasdaq:GILD) today announced detailed results of its Phase III AIR-CF2 study

LOS ANGELES----Abraxis BioScience, Inc. , an integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it has received a tentative approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, 100 mg, 2 mL and 500 mg, 10 mL vials, USP, the generic equivalent of Pfizer's Cerebyx®.

THURSDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy drinking during the college years takes it toll on the heart, research suggests.

Editor’s Note: TriCities.com staffers Candice Combs and Nik Brown have been covering breaking news from Blacksburg, Va. On Monday, English major Cho Seung-Hui apparently opened fire inside a Virginia Tech academic building there, killing at least 30 people.

April 19, 2007 – A report released yesterday by Families USA says assertions by Republicans and the Bush Administration that the current Medicare prescription drug program has brought down drug prices, the opposite has occurred.

Ingestible compositions for weight management having an soluble anionic fiber and a multivalent cation and an in vitro gel strength of from about 2000 to about 3000 cps. Methods of weight

The present invention consists in a composition comprising a mixture of extracts of saw palmetto and swertia, of derivatives thereof and of active components being part of said extracts.

MANILA, Philippines -- There’s nothing like a special formal occasion with glamorous guests expected to attend to force a woman to scrutinize herself from head to toe and beef up on her beauty regimen.

Merck & Co. , Schering-Plough Corp. and Wyeth all rode strong drug sales to quarterly profits that topped Wall Street expectations on Thursday, adding to the wave of good news for investors in major pharmaceutical companies.

Merck & Co. , Schering-Plough Corp. and Wyeth all rode strong drug sales to quarterly profits that topped Wall Street expectations on Thursday, adding to the wave of good news for investors in major pharmaceutical companies.

I picked up a package of fresh peas at the market this week. I love them as a snack or just thrown into a salad. These peas were so sweet I had to check the package to make sure no sugar was added. This little green gem is truly a gift from Mother Nature.

An international project consortium of 15 companies and institutions with pharmaceutical, clinical and technological backgrounds is focused on two major innovations in the field of portable drug delivery systems. One is investigating a new drug delivery route through the buccal mucosa.

4/19/2007 - Oral supplements of lutein and zeaxanthin provided a four-fold increase in protection from UV radiation-induced skin damage, says a randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled, multi-centre study, co-funded by Kemin Health.

IgG1 monoclonal antibodies developed by ImClone Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMCL) were the focus of 44 total presentations at the recently concluded 98th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), including seven oral presentations and 37 posters.

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The vernal equinox occurred last month, but you'd never know it by looking in the garden. However, there are plenty of vibrant spring veggies to be found in the market right now besides the ubiquitous green asparagus.

By Lin, Wan-Chen; Blanchette, Craig D; Longo, Marjorie L ABSTRACT We report the microstructure and phase behavior of three ternary mixtures each containing a long-chain saturated glycosphingolipid, galactosylceramide (GalCer), and cholesterol at room temperature.

BERLIN — Diabetes is a growing epidemic in the United States. The American Diabetes Association now estimates 20.8 million Americans have diabetes. What is more amazing is that nearly one third of this population is undiagnosed.

Research presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research confirmed that there is now an effective treatment option for colorectal cancer patients for whom all other treatment options have been exhausted -- cetuximab.

By Krishna, G; Parsons, A; Kantesaria, B; Mant, T Key words: Drug interaction - Pharmacokinetics - Posaconazole - Rifabutin - Safety ABSTRACT Objective: Posaconazole is a triazole antifungal agent for the treatment and prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections.

MADISON, N.J., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wyeth today reported results for the 2007 first quarter ending March 31, 2007. Worldwide net revenue increased 11% to $5.4 billion for the 2007 first quarter.

By Anonymous United States of America - The manufacturer of ranibizumab injection (Lucentis) has advised healthcare professionals of new safety information.

SHANGHAI, China Chinese automaker S-A-I-C is hoping to cooperate with rival Nanjing Automobile which owns British carmaker M-G and has announced plans for an auto plant...

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Q. A lot of press attention has been given recently to the benefits of dark chocolate for lowering blood pressure. A banner at the bottom of the television screen said that eating chocolate is as good as some blood pressure medicines.

A man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving is released on bail.

Specialty Spanish ingredients are spicing up kitchen pantries in the U.S.

Mao Zedong won China's civil war in the late-1940s by capturing the surrounding countryside before attacking the big cities. Now, the country's ambitious, yet still cautious, car makers are adopting a similar tactic.

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited are pleased to announce that the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved "Actonel 17.5 mg tablets" and "Benet 17.5 mg tablets", a once-weekly formulation of risedronate sodium hydrate. For the treatment of osteoporosis.

SHEFFIELD — A sharp outing by Mount Everett's Maddy Tomich was nullified by some fielding issues for the Eagles yesterday, and Mount Greylock took advantage of Ashley Maynard's big day at the plate to beat the hosts, 3-1.

Q and A with Spyker's Mike Gascoyne

2007-04-19 08:32:47 Mitsubishi Motors to launch new diesel engine in Europe in 2009

A 9-month, randomised, double-blind, parallel-group phase II study of 90 patients comparing a 40 mg dose of Copaxone given daily to the currently approved Copaxone 20 mg dose showed a 38 per cent greater reduction in inflammatory disease activity as measured by magnetic resonance images (MRI) of the brain.

Spyker's chief technical officer Mike Gascoyne shares his thoughts on the team's Bahrain Grand Prix.

DO YOU HAVE a spare tire, or, as they're more affectionately known, love handles? If so, you could be putting yourself at serious risk for developing Syndrome X, also known as insulin resistance.

Piled high in a big bowl on the kitchen counter, flamboyantly yellow lemons are usually eye-catching, accidental still-life artworks this time of year. Their pure, primary colors and shapes warm the room. But this season, after the citrus-freezing weather, lemons have become little luxuries. Maybe we should be displaying them one at a time in velvet-lined cases.

Major automakers are pulling out all the stops at the Shanghai Auto Show starting this weekend, highlighting China's rapid evolution from ''bicycle kingdom'' into the world's second-biggest, fastest-growing vehicle market.

Shrimpaholics, this one's for you, with lots of flavor from just a few ingredients. Prep time is cut in half if you buy tail-on shrimp that are already deveined.

There's nothing like coming home to an already-cooked dinner. The Atlanta Journal Constitution adapted this hearty, healthful vegetarian recipe from Cooking Light Slow Cooker by Terri Laschober (Oxmoor, $17.95). You may use chopped broccoli in place of spinach.

Let’s face it, when it comes to ground meat, fat adds flavor. But cutting fat doesn’t have to condemn a dish to tastelessness.

SHANGHAI, China — Major automakers are pulling out all the stops at the Shanghai Auto Show starting this weekend, highlighting China's rapid evolution from "bicycle kingdom" into the world's second-biggest, fastest-growing vehicle market.

A cyclist was hit so hard by a speeding stolen car that he was thrown into the air and struck a pedestrian before hitting the ground. (19/04/2007 07:44:34)

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At least 450 people have been affected by a toxic discharge from a chemical plant in southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Dressings can make everything taste better, but often the price paid for delectably savory, rich toppings is unwanted fat and calories.

HYDE PARK, N.Y. Add a touch of rustic elegance to your next outdoor gathering with cedar-planked salmon. This dish, which was a favorite of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, offers a smoky, woody flavor and impressive presentation.

Criminal lawyer Satish Maneshinde explained that it's elementary procedure to summon a forensic expert to explain the CA report.

SHANGHAI, April 19 (Reuters) - Mao Zedong won China's civil war in the late-1940s by capturing the surrounding countryside before attacking the big cities.

The number of people affected by a sulfur dioxide discharge from a chemical plant in southwest China's Guizhou Province has risen to 450, a local official said on Wednesday.

Major automakers are pulling out all the stops to show off dozens of vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show starting this weekend.

Major automakers are pulling out all the stops to show off dozens of vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show starting this weekend.

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Colonel Kanwar Deep Singh Sahney, who had died of brain haemorrhage on April 14, was cremated with full military honours at the Sector 25 electric crematorium on Wednesday. Many Army officers from the Western Command Headquarters were present. Maj Gen PC Kharbanda, MG GS, WC HQ, laid a wreath on behalf of Lt Gen Daljeet Singh, GOC-in-C, Western Command. Hailing from Chandigarh, Col Sahney was ...

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa., April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A report of data from the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggests that a decline in breast cancer incidence may be caused by a drop in hormone therapy use during the same time period.

Criminal lawyer Satish Maneshinde explained that it's elementary procedure to summon a forensic expert to explain the CA report.

Alleging that metro rail project will spoil the beauty of Bangalore, shoppers and residents of Mahatma Gandhi Road took out a protest march on MG Road promenade on Wednesday.

Middlefield Group is pleased to announce that distributions for the balance of 2007 will be payable to unitholders of MG Dividend & Income Fund as follows:

A man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a pedestrian is hit by a car.

Perhaps it will be a good idea for the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) to explore the possibility of solving what haunts designers most - retail space. We can t change the law and, more importantly, the way law keepers function. Our law keepers wait for structures to come up, which often takes years to complete, and then let it function for some time, declare it illegal and then demolish ...

Eating a diet rich in whole-grain oats may help lower cholesterol in people at risk for heart disease, an analysis shows.