Science Education & Policy

Independent Analyses Of The SEAS, SHARP And IMPROVE-IT Studies Of Ezetimibe

LONDON, July 21 /PRNewswire/-- The University of Oxford Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU) proposed that the hypothesis-generating results of the SEAS trial of ezetimibe should be tested by reviewing the combined cancer re ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Jul 21 2008 - 2:32pm

Topiramate Epilepsy Drug May Increase Risk Of Birth Defects

Taking the epilepsy drug topiramate alone or along with other epilepsy drugs during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects, according to a study published in the July 22, 2008, issue of Neurology. Research has shown that many epilepsy drugs incre ...

Article - News Staff - Jul 21 2008 - 5:46pm

Real Teachers Could Learn Something From Those On "The Simpsons", Says Paper

Even if you're a caricature of the worst kind of maintenance person, such as Groundskeeper Willie in "The Simpson", there's a lesson for real life teachers. Apparently, the lesson is 'don't be like that.' And the rest of ...

Article - News Staff - Jul 21 2008 - 5:52pm

One Year On And Still No Action

LONDON, July 22 /PRNewswire/-- A charity for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is seeking to highlight the fact that despite a commitment made a year ago, the Government has failed to find out the true cost of prescription charges. This week marks 12 mo ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Jul 21 2008 - 6:32pm

Gazprom Selects Ventyx To Help Drive Continued Growth In Europe

LONDON, July 22 /PRNewswire/--- World's Largest Gas Company Using Ventyx Market Analytics Software and Advisory Services to Guide Investment and Operations Ventyx(TM), the world's largest private software provider to the energy and utility indus ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Jul 22 2008 - 4:32am

Keeping Eyes Healthy Can Be Simple

KINGSTON, England, July 22 /PRNewswire/--- Bausch & Lomb Promotes the THINK EYEGIENE(TM) Programme as the Solution for Healthy Eyes ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Jul 22 2008 - 4:32am

As Companies Become More Global, Should They Hire Talent Locally Or Transfer Employees Globally?

OAK BROOK, Illinois and LONDON, July 22 /PRNewswire/--- Pharmaceutical Companies Balance Global Talent Management Programs with Local Foreign Labor Markets to Develop a Strategic Workforce Plan, According to Survey by GMAC Global Relocation Services ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Jul 22 2008 - 7:31am

Gray Turns Green- Older People Stay Fit Keeping The Environment In Shape

Volunteering for environmental protection activities can be physically and mentally sustaining for older people, according to the latest issue of Public Policy & Aging Report (PPAR). In fact, this demographic group is in a unique position to have a not ...

Article - News Staff - Jul 4 2009 - 12:29pm

How Secure Is Your Bank's Web Site?

More than 75 percent of the bank Web sites surveyed in a University of Michigan study had at least one design flaw that could make customers vulnerable to cyber thieves after their money or even their identity. Atul Prakash, a professor in the Department ...

Article - News Staff - Jul 22 2008 - 4:34pm

Redline Receives FCC Certification For Additional 3.65 GHz WiMAX Products

TORONTO, July 23 /PRNewswire/--- Service Providers in the U.S. Now Have Access to Redline's Full Suite of Advanced RedMAX Products Redline Communications Group Inc. ("Redline") (TSX and AIM: RDL), a leading provider of WiMAX and broadband w ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Jul 23 2008 - 1:30am