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Concerned citizens, school and childcare staff, city and federal agencies will meet to discuss urban pest problems, such as bed bugs, cockroaches and mice, the health issues related to these pests, and how to safely solve pest problems. The group is coming together as part of the Philadelphia School and Community Integrated Pest Management Partnership (PSCIP) on its seventh annual meeting on October 27, 10 a.m. to 3p.m., at Concilio (Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations, Inc.) at 705-09 N. Franklin Street, Philadelphia. The annual meeting will focus on educational ...

Pete Taft, Founder and CEO of Princeton-based drug development communications firm PharmApprove, has been asked to present and lead a session at the largest global gathering of the pharmaceutical regulatory profession. The 2010 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) Annual Conference & Exhibition offers over 2,000 participants an opportunity to network, share expertise and attend over 70 presentations and learning sessions. On Tuesday, October 26, Pete Taft will lead the highly anticipated session on FDA Advisory Committee Meeting Preparation. As the advisory ...

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Publicis Touchpoint Solutions -- a leading provider of multichannel message delivery solutions for the life sciences industry -- has announced that Rick Keefer, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been selected by PharmaVOICE as one of its "100 Most Inspiring People in the Life Sciences Industry" for the third straight year. Publicis Touchpoint Solutions is a division of Publicis Healthcare Communications Group. Keefer was selected as one of 35 "Commanders & Chiefs" in the life sciences industry. PharmaVOICE 100 nominations are submitted by readers, and the list ...

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As the US population ages, pain will become a fact of life for more and more Americans each year. Among the many causes of pain, osteoarthritis alone places a huge burden on the healthcare system. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 27 million people in the United States have osteoarthritis, accounting for $185 billion in healthcare spending last year. TREATING PAIN ISSUES ON THEIR OWN In August 2010, Practicing Clinicians Exchange conducted a survey of NPs and PAs assessing their role in pain management, knowledge and competence in ...

The NC State Jenkins MBA program (http://mgt.ncsu.edu/mba/) has been recognized by Forbes.com as one of the 10 most innovative school courses in the country for its Product Innovation Lab. The Product Innovation Lab, a practicum course in the MBA program's innovation management concentration, has been providing real world experience for graduate students since the course was established in 2002. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/97tV5e. QUOTES: "The Product Innovation Lab is one example of the real world approach that we take to our curriculum and student ...

Classes were breaking for lunch on Tuesday, October 12th and Virginia Commonwealth University's student commons area was stirring with students traveling to and fro. Suddenly, the song "I Like to Move It" from the hit movie Madagascar was blasted from hidden speakers and volunteer dancers descended upon the commons. The flash mob, organized by the MS Society's Central Virginia Chapter to raise awareness, lasted exactly four minutes and two seconds, as onlookers clapped, snapped photos with their mobile phones and joined in the dance. "Everyday MS stops people from moving. ...

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2X Software today announced the certification of their product line as Windows Server 2008 R2 Certified. The "Certified for Windows Server 2008 R2" designation highlights software solutions meeting Microsoft compatibility standards and complying with recommended practices for the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system. Solutions earning the Certified for Windows Server 2008 R2 designation also incorporate state-of-the art virtualization technologies, and have been rigorously tested by third party vendors. Microsoft periodically reviews Certified for Windows Server 2008 ...

As the British nights draw in and BBQs and flip-flops fade into distant memories, leading travel essentials provider, EssentialTravel.co.uk is urging customers not feel downhearted. To show them that a change in season is something to be celebrated, EssentialTravel.co.uk has launched an online countdown of the ten best places in the world to experience autumn in all its colourful glory. TOP 10 PLACES FOR AUTUMN FOLIAGE 10. Florence, Italy Visit the heart of the Renaissance during the last weeks of summer, as this enchanting city's trees turn from green to gold. ...

Dr. Kathleen Albertson, licensed (http://www.orangecountyacupuncture.com/)acupuncturist and herbalist, will speak at the Southwest Region of RESOLVE, " Paths of Hope" Expo. RESOLVE is a non-profit, support group for The National Infertility Association. The Expo is being held at the Long Beach Marriot on Saturday, November 13th from 8:30- 4:30 PM. Infertility is on the rise and this conference offers expert advice from the fields leading reproductive endocrinologists, therapists, complimentary medicine practitioners, attorneys, and donor and surrogacy agencies. Sixteen ...

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The Coleman Institute, nationally acclaimed for its Accelerated Detox Technique and Naltrexone implant therapy for addiction treatment, announced today that it will open its seventh US location in Seattle, Washington. The new location, led by Dr. Michael Rosenfield of Emerald City Medical Arts, will bring Dr. Peter Coleman's premier detox and addiction treatment resources to the Pacific Northwest, including the state of Washington and the greater metropolitan areas of Anchorage, Alaska and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. These particular areas have long been affected ...

Libelium, a technology leader in wireless sensor networks, announces a new Smart Metering Sensor board for its award winning Waspmote platform. The new board extends the current features by supporting the measurement of the following key parameters: electric current, water flow, weight of materials and goods, liquid level, distance and displacement of an object. Applications include managing the usage of electricity & water, supply chain management and manufacturing. The European Union sees the widespread introduction of smart metering as vital in the reduction of energy ...

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Telehealth technology could save the NHS more than GBP70 million in the next two years by reducing hospital admissions. According to research carried out by award-winning industry leader Telehealth Solutions, one day in hospital costs the NHS about GBP230. However, patients with chronic conditions, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) could be hospitalised for an average of 12 days, which could cost up to GBP2,500 per stay. If admissions were reduced by almost 90% among users of the Watford-based firm's portable HomePod, the NHS could GBP70 million across ...