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InteKrin Therapeutics To Present At The 2009 American Diabetes Association Annual Meeting
InteKrin Therapeutics, Inc. announced it will present Phase 2a clinical data for INT131, a Selective PPAR Modulator (SPPARM), at the American Diabetes Association annual meeting in New Orleans Saturday, June 6, 2009 during the "Novel Diabetes Therapies in Development in Humans" session at 4:00 pm CDT.

Doctor Shortage To Worsen As One Third Of GPs Retire Early, Australia
A third of Western Australian GPs aged 45-65 years plan to retire early, potentially deepening Australia"s medical workforce shortage, according to research published in this year"s General Practice edition of the Medical Journal of Australia.
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The 454 Genome Sequencing System Detects A Novel Virus Responsible For South African Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak
A study published online in PLoS Pathogens reports that researchers at Columbia University, the South African National Health Laboratory Services, the US Centers for Disease Control, and 454 Life Sciences have discovered a new virus that is responsible for a highly fatal hemorrhagic fever outbreak in Zambia and South Africa late 2008(1). The previously unknown arenavirus, which is distantly related to the Lassa virus and Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus, was characterized using the rapid and sensitive sequencing technology of 454 Life Sciences. The new species, named "Lujo virus" for the geographic origin of the outbreak (Lusaka, Zambia and Johannesburg, South Africa), is the first hemorrhagic fever-associated arenavirus from Africa identified in the past three decades. Characterization of the novel virus confirms the utility of unbiased high-throughput sequencing for pathogen discovery and provides an opportunity for public health efforts to quickly curb emerging viral pandemics in the future.
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UPMC Senior Community, Heritage Place, Wins National Activity Services Award

Heritage Place, a UPMC Senior Community, has been awarded Activity Department of the Year for 2009 by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals. The award recognizes excellence in the delivery of activities services to the elderly population. The Heritage Place activity professionals work together to enhance the quality of life for residents by meeting their needs and interests in a person-centered environment. "It is amazing how our staff members go out of their way to make sure our residents" needs are met," said Kelly Covone-Henning, director of volunteer services and activity consultant interim. "They always make sure the residents are laughing and having a good time with whatever activity is going on, and they work together as a team." The Heritage Place activities staff coordinates games, arts and crafts, sports, music and other entertainment for residents in an activity room that has computer access and a large-screen TV. Bowling is a favorite activity for ambulatory residents and those in wheelchairs. Residents also are provided with a newly decorated lounge, an outdoor patio and services to fulfill spiritual needs. UPMC Senior Communities offer residents the finest in retirement living - a lifestyle that promotes health and wellness, eliminates the burdens of home ownership and offers security. With 16 independent, assisted living and skilled nursing options, more than 2,000 western Pennsylvania seniors reside in the UPMC Senior Communities. Each community provides wellness education programs and easy access to the world-class care of UPMC. The communities are staffed by experts whose focus is improving and enriching the lives of older adults so that they can stay active and independent. UPMC


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