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Healthcare :: Licensing Opportunities for Rare Disease Technologies

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) launched a new website today offering technologies available for commercial licensing that are related to rare diseases or conditions. The listing can be found at http://www.ott.nih.gov/rarediseases and currently consists of more than 500 such technologies, including drugs, biologics, and devices, available to be transferred from the NIH and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the private sector for further research and development and potential commercialization.

Tata Steel, Corus get US anti-trust authorities’ approval

Indian steel major Tata Steel has received approval from US anti-trust authorities for the proposed acquisition of Anglo-Dutch firm Corus Group Plc.

HIV :: Online Dating helps HIV positive people

Online dating and matchmaking services definately help HIV positive people to conquer HIV stigma. Not only can anti-retroviral therapy (ART) prolong the lives of HIV-positive people by more than 20 years, infected couples can now get uninfected children, thanks to advances in medical technology.

Nutrition :: Fortified milk reduces morbidity in preschool children

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Center for Micronutrient Research at Annamalai University in India report that the consumption of milk fortified with specific micronutrients — zinc, iron, selenium, copper, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E — significantly reduces diarrhea and acute lower respiratory illness among children in developing countries.

Breast Cancer :: Big bias in who gets screened for breast cancer

Certain women may miss out on routine tests that screen for early signs of breast cancer. Elderly women, women with publicly funded health insurance and women who don’t go to an obstetrician and gynecologist for routine exams are all less likely than others to get a clinical breast exam and a recommendation for a mammogram.

Heart Attack :: Act fast on chest pain – British Heart Foundation

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) today launches its Doubt Kills campaign, urging people to call 999 immediately if they experience chest pain. The campaign aims to help reduce death and disability from coronary heart disease, which remains the UK?s single biggest killer.

Hospital-acquired infections — Inevitable?

In a press conference held earlier today at Washington D.C.’s Press Club, David B. Nash, MD, editor of the American Journal of Medical Quality, addressed hospital-acquired infections and the widespread anchoring belief — by both health-care professionals and patients — that acquiring infections in the hospital is unavoidable.

Nevada Seismological Laboratory ranks top 10 states for earthquake activity

New data offers freshest list of states ranked in top 10 for seismic activity; Alaska and California unquestioned 1-2; Nevada and Hawaii very close at number 3.

Polymer :: GE Invents Innovative New Resin for Exceptional Performance – New Polymer in 20 Years

Underscoring its position as an innovator of many of the most advanced materials technologies in the world, GE Plastics today announced another first: the invention and launch of Extem(1) thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resins. This new family of highly engineered polymers meets growing OEM demand for easy-to-produce parts that can withstand extreme temperatures and harsh chemicals in the most demanding end-use applications ? in industries such as semiconductor wafer handling, defense, oil & gas processing, aerospace, high-performance fibers, electronics, and automotive.

Consumer :: GE Commercial Finance and NBC Universal Convene Symposium to Inspire New Thinking for New Media

The consumer took center stage last week at a symposium co-hosted by GE Commercial Finance ? Global Media & Communications and NBC Universal at the latter?s Rockefeller Center headquarters entitled, New Thinking for New Media.