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]]> Shoulder Surgery Doesn't Prevent Return to Sports, According to New Study presented at AOSSM Annual Meeting http://www.prweb.com/releases/AOSSM/sports_medicine/prweb2605054.htm Study shows athletes and weekend warriors can keep playing after shoulder joint replacement (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Blood vessel bends and branches put the brakes on statins http://www.prweb.com/releases/British_Heart/Foundation/prweb2620904.htm First evidence that biomechanical forces may affect drug's action. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> DIA Workshop Features Industry and FDA for Discussion of Best Practices for Electronic Establishment Registration and Product Listing http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2621874.htm August 11-12 in Philadelphia, PA (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Thin Film Photovoltaic Test System from CRAIC Technologies http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2621584.htm CRAIC Technologies announces the QDI 2010 Film microspectrophotometer with multiple test protocols for metrology of photovoltaic cells. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Link Between Migraines and Reduced Breast Cancer Risk Confirmed in Follow-Up Study http://www.prweb.com/releases/migraines/breastcancer/prweb2603784.htm Migraines associated with reduced breast cancer risk. Risk did not differ based on a woman’s age. Migraine triggers irrelevant. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Two Reproductive Factors are Important Predictors of Death from Ovarian Cancer http://www.prweb.com/releases/ovariancancer/07/prweb2610644.htm • Greater number of lifetime ovulations linked to higher risk of death• Earlier age of menarche increases risk of death (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Uni-Pixel Displays, Inc. Joins the Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing http://www.prweb.com/releases/Uni-Pixel/flexible_electronics/prweb2619314.htm Company's Development Efforts Combined with FlexTech Alliance Contract Award to Support CAMM's Mission to Develop Advanced Roll-to-Roll Conductor Patterning (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Stem Cells' "Suspended" State Preserved by Key Step, Scientists Report http://www.prweb.com/releases/UCSF/stem_cells/prweb2620834.htm Scientists have identified a gene that is essential for embryonic stem cells to maintain their all-purpose, pluripotent state. Exploiting the finding may lead to a greater understanding of how cells acquire their specialized states and provide a strategy to efficiently reprogram mature cells back into the pluripotent state, an elusive step in stem cell research but one crucial to a range of potential clinical treatments. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> 'Comparative Effectiveness' Research Addresses Options for Treating Prostate Cancer http://www.prweb.com/releases/prostate/bioidentical_hormones/prweb2621594.htm Dr. Randolph Says Bioidentical Testosterone Can Promote Prostate Health (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Daniels Plant Food Establishes Scientific Advisory Board http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2618114.htm Expert Body to Lead Scientific and Technological Advances in Plant Nutrition (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Foreks Selects RDM Embedded as the Embedded Database for Their FX Product Family http://www.prweb.com/releases/raima/database/prweb2618324.htm Foreks selects Birdstep Technology's embedded database, RDM Embedded, for its next generation FX product family of real-time data & trading applications. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Photovoltaic Demand Highlights Nanovea Profilometers Superior Capabilities http://www.prweb.com/releases/SolarCell/Inspection/prweb2621744.htm As demand increases for reliable measurement solutions of solar cell and photovoltaic surfaces challenges began to arise. The most significant challenge being that solar cell materials absorb light, therefore light based Profilometers are useless and a stylus must be used as a result -- wrong. Fortunately, Nanovea has been providing White Light Profilometers capable of this very task for years. For those who rely on stylus measurements its time to consider evolving from using prehistoric surface measurements. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Vinomis Introduces Vindure 900 - The Resveratrol-equivalent of Over 100 Bottles of Red Wine Plus Quercetin and Red Wine Grape Extract http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2621794.htm Vinomis Laboratories today introduced a new super-concentrated dietary supplement based on a 900mg combination of three widely acclaimed ingredients: 98% Pure Resveratrol, Red Wine Grape Extract, and Quercetin in a one-per day tablet.This is the first product to be based on proprietary science developed at Harvard Medical School, and licensed to Vinomis. In addition to the long-term health benefits, over 90% of customers are reporting increased energy, improved endurance, improved mental acuity, improved blood sugar, or weight loss. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Argonne Partners with Turkey's Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources http://www.prweb.com/releases/Argonne/clean_energy/prweb2622574.htm Partnership Promotes Clean Energy Technologies and Reduces Carbon Emissions (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> International Process Solutions, Inc. Achieves IS0/IEC 17025:2005 Accreditation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2619864.htm International Process Solutions, (IPS) based in San Carlos, California, a leader in providing calibration and equipment maintenance service to the biotech and pharmaceutical industries announced today that it has achieved ISO /IEC 17025:2005 accreditation in the field of calibration. International Process Solutions' scope of accreditation includes parameters in electromagnetic, thermodynamic and dimensional measurement. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Large-Area Backlight Unit Optical Film Area Demand Grows 22% Q/Q in Q2'09; LG Electronics and 3M Led in Prism Sheet Shipments http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2614184.htm In its newly-released Quarterly Display Optical Film Report, DisplaySearch indicated that Q2'09 demand for large-area TFT LCD backlight optical film grew by more than 22% Q/Q, to 56 million square meters from 45.9 million square meters in Q1'09. The growth was driven by expansion of LCD TV area and the recovery of production of notebook PC and monitor panels. Due to growing interest in green LCD TV panels, new designs have reduced the number of lamps in the backlight unit by adding brightness improvement films. Looking forward to Q3'09, the market is expected to grow by 11% Q/Q, creating a business opportunity for film makers who can provide improved technology. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> Former Autodesk Europe Executive Joins Procedural Inc. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2618094.htm Procedural Inc. Hires Former Autodesk Managing Director Dieter Höfler as Senior Vice President of Business Development. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> CodeBlue CEO Paul Gross Interviewed for American Airlines' Business and Technology Report http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2619444.htm President and CEO of CodeBlue, Paul Gross, set to appear on Sky Radio Business and Technology Report as part of their Industry Innovators series. Broadcast focuses on revolutionary business approach to managing insurance claims requiring water mitigation. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> Refurbished and Used Industrial Parts Washers Grow in Popularity http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2612544.htm Rebuilt and Used Industrial Parts Washers are growing in popularity. These parts washers are cost effective and quick solutions for companies that need to upgrade their existing washing equipment in this difficult economic climate. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> Kessler Foundation Research Center Awarded More Than Two Million Dollars in Grants http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2615584.htm Kessler Foundation on the Cutting Edge of Research for People with Disabilities (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> "The Hidden Whisper" - JJ Lumsden's critically acclaimed book on parapsychology and the paranormal - is having its One Year anniversary. http://www.prweb.com/releases/thehiddenwhisper/paranormalbook/prweb2617084.htm Publisher Bennion Kearny is delighted to celebrate the first anniversary of our critically acclaimed book on the paranormal: The Hidden Whisper. We're also taking this opportunity to announce that we have signed commemorative copies of the book available, and that the author has just been signed up to write the sequel ! (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> New Zealand Enlists GIS to Monitor Greenhouse Gas http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2611384.htm Carbon Accounting Program Using Geospatial Technology to Meet Kyoto Reporting Requirements (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> New Aeronautical Lifting System Invention Doubles the Lifting Ability of Airfoil Wing Designs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2612234.htm In a wind tunnel set of experiments searching for a way to provide more lift to a new fire fighting aircraft inventor Michael C, Longo discovered a new way to create more lift in a typical airfoil design. "I ran my thought experiment, then built my system for wind tunnel testing and it works far better than I expected," said Mr. Longo. "I was hoping for a 30% improvement in lift but got over 100% improvement. Even more than 100% improvement in lift is achievable," he says, "It all depends of what you want." (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> Thousands of Statisticians to Converge on Nation's Capital in August http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2613174.htm The world's largest annual gathering of statisticians will bring more than 5,000 statisticians from government, industry and academia to the Washington DC convention center for the 2009 Joint Statistical Meetings August 1-6. A comprehensive program of talks, roundtables and poster displays will cover hundreds of topics including the economy, medicine, and climate change. Complete program and registration information for JSM 2009 are available at the JSM web site at http://www.amstat.org/meetings/jsm/2009/. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> New, More Effective Acne Treatment Program Launches http://www.prweb.com/releases/azap-skin/acne-treatment-launch/prweb2611354.htm azap Skin has launched a new, more effective line of customized acne treatment products for normal and oily skin. For a limited time purchase the azap Skin acne treatment for oily skin, or normal skin for $39.95 online. A scientifically designed acne treatment, the azap Skin treatment products gently exfoliate dead skin cells, balance the bacteria on the skin, and reduce inflammation. For more details, or to take the azap Product test visit azapskin.com. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> Powerful New Online Resource Simplifies Clinical Trial Compliance http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2618274.htm Thompson's New CTCOMPLY.com is the one-stop source to quickly and confidently stay on top of key compliance issues (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Presents Prestigious Research Awards at Annual Meeting http://www.prweb.com/releases/AOSSM/Research_Awards/prweb2575064.htm In order to recognize and encourage cutting-edge research in key areas of orthopaedic sports medicine, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (http://www.sportsmed.org/) (AOSSM) will present eight research awards and two grants during its Annual Meeting, July 9-12th in Keystone, Colorado. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> MRI Accurately Depicts Deep Endometriosis http://www.prweb.com/releases/MRI/Endometriosis/prweb2600014.htm Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radiologists may be able to diagnose deep endometriosis and accurately locate lesions prior to surgery, according to a new study published in the online edition of Radiology. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> IntertechPira's Second Annual Chemical Notification/Food Contact World Summit Set for Fall 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/chemical/notification/prweb2603744.htm Over 100 leading industry executives expected to attend conference Mon. September 14 - Tues. September 15, 2009 in DC Metro region (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> Can a Contact Lens Cure Nearsightedness? Five-Year Clinical Study Testing Corneal Reshaping Therapy as Possible Method to Arrest Myopia http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2612144.htm Researchers have reported positive first-year results from a clinical trial that is testing whether specialized contact lenses can slow or halt the progression of near sightedness in children. Co principal investigators Drs S. Barry Eiden and Robert Davis, working with EyeVis Eye and Vision Research Institute, recently reported on initial results from the SMART Trial (Stabilization of Myopia by Accelerated Reshaping Technique). (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> California American Water Releases 2008 Water Quality Reports to Sacramento Area Customers http://www.prweb.com/releases/Water_Quality/Drinking_Water/prweb2614204.htm California American Water recently announced the results of its 2008 water quality reports for all ten Sacramento service areas. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> Burnham Institute for Medical Research and Magellan BioScience Group, Inc. Announce Drug Discovery Collaboration http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2614664.htm Magellan BioScience Group, Inc. (Magellan), a pioneer in innovative drug development from marine sources, and investigators at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research at Lake Nona (Burnham) announced today that they will begin a multidisciplinary drug discovery collaboration to identify novel marine microbial compounds that have potential as tools for biological research and ultimately the discovery of new medicines. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> GeoPense now participating in search for pulsars in additon to existing biological projects http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2608434.htm GeoPense has announced its participation in the Einstein@Home project, searching for pulsars using Gravitional Wave and Radio detectors. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> Popular Astronomy Website Offers Free 5-Day Crash Course for Summer Stargazers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2608594.htm With summer finally upon us, millions are heading out to cottages and campsites under pristine clear sky. At night, vacationers are treated to the astounding sight of the summer stars and the sweeping arc of the Milky Way overhead. After such an experience, many wish to learn more about the night sky. But a large number of would-be stargazers don't know how to get started. To make it easier for beginners to learn the stars and constellations, the popular astronomy website One-Minute Astronomer has published a 5-day step-by-step "crash course" in basic stargazing. The self-paced course is available online for free at www.oneminuteastronomer.com/astro-course-intro. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Initiates Enrollment in a Phase 1/2 Study of MM-111, a Bispecific Antibody to ErbB2/3 http://www.prweb.com/releases/Merrimack/MM-111/prweb2561474.htm Merrimack Pharmaceuticals' second of five oncology pipeline candidates, MM-111, a bispecific antibody, has entered clinical development. Preclinical studies have demonstrated that the bispecific approach shows antitumor activity in a wide range of tumor types. The current Phase 1/2 study will evaluate the human safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of MM-111. MM-111 is the first bispecific antibody bindng two different receptors on the same cell to enter clinical development. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> Sam Houston State University and Profiles International Create a Customized Student Assessment Tool to Assist with Student Recruitment and Retention http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2603024.htm Students at Sam Houston State University are utilizing a unique, customized student assessment tool, SHSU Academic Coach, to help them choose the most suitable degree program and gain exposure to careers that are best suited to their talents, strengths and interests. This customized assessment tool also identifies students' strengths and areas for improvement as they prepare for graduation and satisfying careers. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> Who's Better At Solving The Rubik's Cube, Boys Or Girls? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2601694.htm Important Research on How Girls Learn Draws National Educators to Laurel School in Cleveland (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> World Renowned Healer Encourages Healthcare Professionals to Embrace the Power of Intentions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2605674.htm Adam DreamHealer holds "Intention Heals" workshops around the world promoting what he sees as the most overlooked aspect in preventative health care today: INTENTION. Forty percent of those who attend Adam's one-day workshops are healthcare professionals. Participants experience self-empowerment as he merges the auras of all and performs two unique group energy treatments. Rolling Stone Magazine said "Adam is becoming one of the world's most in-demand healers". (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> SciComPro Produces New "Health Today" Talk Radio Program in the Tri-State Region http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2602404.htm New weekly talk radio show, Health Today, on 55KRC (550 AM) in Cincinnati, Ohio, begins Sunday, July 5, from 6 to 7 pm. Health Today is produced by SciComPro-LLC and sponsored by BIOSTART. Dr. Kurt Weingand is the host and will highlight health news, local health care providers, and a topic of the week with expert guests to answer listeners questions. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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