Advanced BioHealing Starts Clinical Trial for Venous Leg Ulcers
0 Comments | Wireless News, Nov 24, 2009
Advanced BioHealing, Inc. has announced that it has initiated a pivotal trial of Dermagraft in subjects with venous leg ulcers (DEVO- Trial) to assess the product’s safety and efficacy in the promotion of healing venous leg ulcers (VLUs).
In a release, the Company noted:
Dermagraft is a bio-engineered skin substitute that assists in restoring damaged tissue and supports the body’s natural healing process. It is FDA-approved for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and used in over 1,000 wound care and outpatient clinics in the U.S.
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“We are very eager to begin evaluating the efficacy of Dermagraft in the treatment of VLUs,” said Jan Lessem, M.D., Ph.D., Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of ABH. “Dermagraft has been applied over 150,000 times to speed the healing process in DFUs. The success of this pivotal trial will mean adding an additional indication for Dermagraft and furthering our customers’ ability to use regenerative medicine to help heal their patients.”
The international pivotal trial will enroll more than 400 patients in eight countries, making it the largest randomized, controlled clinical study on a skin graft and/or bioengineered skin replacement planned to date.1 It is designed as a prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical study, in which subjects are assigned into one of two groups. The experimental group receives weekly applications of Dermagraft and four-layer compression dressings while the active comparator group receives weekly applications of four-layer compression dressings only.
The Company has initiated patient enrollment and activated 30 clinical centers globally. ABH expects to complete the study in May 2011. Principal investigators for the study are:
– William Marston, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
– Keith Harding, MD, Professor, Department of Wound Healing at the Cardiff University School of Medicine in Wales, UK
– David Bergqvist, MD, Ph.D., Department of Surgery at the Uppsala University Hospital in Sweden
“I am excited to be involved in testing the efficacy and safety of Dermagraft to improve the healing of venous leg ulcers,” said lead U.S. investigator, William Marston, MD, Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “As a vascular surgeon, I see a significant number of lower extremity chronic wounds that either do not heal or heal too slowly, often leading to increased risk of amputation, increased patient morbidity and greater cost to the patient and health care system
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Atlantis Technology Group Board of Directors Schedules a Meeting for December 3rd, 2009 to Discuss the Launch Date for the GOTV IPTV Service
Market Wire, November, 2009
Atlantis Technology Group (PINKSHEETS: ATNP)
Board of Directors has scheduled a meeting for December 3rd, 2009 to
discuss the launch date for the GOTV IPTV service.
The following items are also scheduled to be discussed during the meeting;
1. A shopping mall channel where viewers will be able to shop from their
TV at stores like Wal-Mart, Amazon.com, Target, Office Max, Petco,
Macys, and many more. There will also be a separate channel for
individual store sales so customers will be able to scroll through
various sales without actually visiting the individual store's home
page.
2. Advertisement commercials that will be linked into the menu interface.
These commercials will be sent via Mp4 format as well as paid
programming channels featuring infomercials.
3. A US marketing campaign to begin upon release of the GOTV IPTV service.
About Global Online Television (GOTV)
Global Online Television Corporation was originally established by Atlantis
Technology Group as a media subsection that would develop research in the
advancement of media-based technology. GOTV brings the largest internet
protocol television networks together for your home television viewing.
IPTV is TV to TV, using standard broadband connections. By using the IPTV
and Microsoft Windows Media Player, the video stream is delivered to your
home television over broadband internet connection. Any broadband internet
connection can be used, so there is no need to change providers. It is
fast, simple, and affordable. To find out more about Global Online
Television please visit http://www.gotvco.com .
About Atlantis Technology Group
Atlantis Technology Group was formed to establish privately held and
publicly traded technology companies that focus primarily on high-growth
investments that are at the leading edge of business and technological
innovation.
To find out more about Atlantis Technology Group please visit
http://www.atlantistechnologygroup.com
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995: This release contains forward-looking information. Statements that
are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements
provided under the “safe harbor” protection of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995
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George: I was sober
0 Comments | People (London, England), The, August 16, 2009
Byline: Marc Baker
POP legend George Michael last night insisted he was “stone cold sober” when he was arrested after smashing his car into the back of a lorry.
The former Wham! star revealed he is now locked in an insurance fight with lorry driver Lawrie Rowe, 43, who accused him of being “merry” and speeding.
George, 46, was arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving after his pounds 80,000 silver Range Rover was written off on the A34 near Newbury, Berks, shortly after 1am on Friday.
But he said: “Neither of us was charged because we were both stone cold sober. We both think the other is to blame. I don’t want my fans or my family worried by what they are reading.”
Police confirmed no further action would be taken against the star.
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Top 10 North American touring holidays
0 Comments | Sunday Mirror, Nov 22, 2009 | by GILL WILLIAMS
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THE 400-mile Pacific Coast Highway between San Francisco and Los Angeles is known by locals as PCH and is one of the greatest drives in America. See the sharks at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and extravagant Hearst Castle. Travel down to La-La land to spot the A- listers along Rodeo Drive, then go inland to experience Las Vegas and the breathtaking Grand Canyon.
THE DEAL: 11-day break costs from pounds 929pp from January to June and from September to November next year. Includes flights, accommodation and touring. Visit www.sundaymirror.co.uk/travel/ top10
2. DEEP SOUTH RHYTHMS & MEXICO CRUISE 14nts from pounds 999
THE Holiday Inn Choo Choo at… you’ve guessed it … Chattanooga, is one of the stops on a musical tour through America’s Deep South that ends with a six-day cruise to Mexico. See the Grand Ol Opry in Nashville, visit Elvis’s Memphis home (above), then experience New Orleans.
THE DEAL: The 14-night trip costs from pounds 999pp. It departs October 2010. Go to www.sundaymirror.co.uk/travel/top10
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START planning for a touring holiday in New England in the fall of 2010. Travel north into Vermont to spend two days winding through forested hills, then stop at historic Williamstown before taking the Native American Mohawk Trail to Boston.
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RIDE to the southernmost point of the USA on Route 1 from Miami (right) to Key West. There are great views from the bridges and causeways across this string of islands Don’t forget to visit Captain Tina’s turtle hospital and sanctuary in Marathon.
THE DEAL: A week’s fly-drive holiday into Miami costs from pounds 599pp through Virgin Holidays between January 1 and February 4. Go to www.sundaymirror.co.uk/travel/top10
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TRAIN your binoculars on the whales as they follow schools of fish along the coast then glimpse of a grizzly bear on his own fishing trip as the salmon spawn upriver. It’s all part of a wildlife expedition in British Columbia.
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SWAP SHOP BRITAIN; Yvonne paid for her [pounds sterling]17,000 by giving away free HOTEL stays at her Stephen baked enough to swap them for a . And it’s all thanks to an ingenious new type of credit card…
0 Comments | Daily Mail (London, England), The, Nov 19, 2009
Byline: by Tom Rawstorne
THE perfect smile does not come cheap. But equally, as Yvonne Hill’s impressive dentistry demonstrates, it doesn’t necessarily have to leave a gaping hole in your bank balance.
Rather than dip into her savings, the 59-year-old motherof-four covered the cost of her [pounds sterling]17,000, state-of-the-art ‘mouth job’ by turning to something as old as the hills. Bartering.
Nor did it stop there. Yvonne has also traded nights at the Cornish boutique hotel she runs for hair cuts, clothes, a surfboard, a bicycle, and even a holiday in the Caribbean.
Stephen Doughty, a South-West London baker, can trump that. He’s just used the power of barter to put down a [pounds sterling]30,000 deposit on a villa in Cyprus. Again, instead of having to empty out his current account, he’s managed to do it with buns and baguettes.
Then there’s Heather Bird-Tchenguiz, the 38-year-old proprietor of one of London’s most exclusive health and beauty salons. She’s been bartering massages, Botox, facials and even colonic irrigation for years.
Heather first came across bartering in her native America. But while that involved companies coming together to swap their products face-to-face, the bartering system Heather, Stephen and Yvonne belong to is considerably more sophisticated.
Called Bartercard, it was launched in Australia in 1991, coinciding with the start of the last serious recession. Now, almost 20 years on, it is fast becoming big business here as British companies look for new ways to survive the hostile economic climate. Globally, Bartercard has 75,000 members, 4,000 of them in Britain. Every month, 100 more Britons sign up.
Harnessing credit card technology, Bartercard allows a community of barterers to exchange products and services internationally
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Education and First-Hand Experiences Create Formula for Success as KioskCom Self Service Expo & the Digital Signage Show Close 2009 with Another Successful Showing in New York
Business Wire, Nov 20, 2009
Hands-On Sessions and Case Studies from Internationally-Known
Companies Help Ignite True Passion for Industry Growth and Advancement
Among Attendees
TRUMBULL, Conn. — Hailed as the leading dual-industry event created for self service and
digital signage audiences, KioskCom
Self Service Expo and The
Digital Signage Show closed 2009 with yet another successful
co-located conference at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New
York City from November 10-11. As promised, this years fall event
delivered strategic, marketing and technical business solutions for
organizations involved in self service and digital signage, with the
uncertain economy doing little to discourage excitement in either field.
This fact was made very clear by the enthusiasm with which attendees and
exhibitors discussed kiosk and digital signage use and development at
the show.
For more than a decade, the highly-anticipated event has provided
attendees with access to industry thought leaders, advanced
technologies, insightful discussions and demonstrations, and case
studies from well-known companies including The Coca Cola Company,
Coinstar, Inc., Cabelas, Hanscom Federal Credit Union, Seventh
Generation, SoloHealth and The Tween Network, among many others.
A range of innovations were unveiled at this years show, which offered
a unique opportunity for first-hand discussions and innovative
demonstrations in advertising planning and placement, data casting,
anonymous facial recognition, 3-D aerial imaging and media management
software, just to name a few, said Lyle Bunn, principal and strategy
architect of Bunn, Co. and author of the popular SPEED training program
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Kerry Greenwood’s DEVIL’S FOOD: A CORINNA CHAPMAN MYSTERY (9781590584286, $24.95) blends the story of a baker with a mystery centered around who is poisoning people with weight loss herbal tees and an odd cafe’s strange clientele. An investigation brings all these disparate forces together in a fine tale for any mystery library: one that blends food appreciation with a host of small-town characters and experiences. Jon Talton’s THE PAIN NURSE (9781590586242, $24.95) tells of Cheryl Beth Wilson, an elite nurse who finds a doctor murdered in an office–and herself the suspect. When another killing follows, a serial killer case is suspected and it’s up to Will Borders, former homicide detective, to team with Cheryl to save the puzzle. Kerry Greenwood’s MURDER ON A MIDSUMMER NIGHT (9781590586327, $24.95) tells of Phryne Fisher, is set in 1929, and tells of her investigation of an antique shop other’s mysterious death and strange friendships. Phryne follows some strange leads that bring her into international waters complete with pirate maps, spirit guides, and ghosts. Excellent picks for any serious murder mystery collection. DEEP WATERS by Kate Charles (9781590586020, $24.95) tells of the death of a celebrity baby and a high-profile case one detective Neville Stewart is recalled from his honeymoon to investigate. Another death follows and soon police liaison Mark Lombardi finds himself in an impossible position in this fine murder mystery
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FIVE BEST EXHIBITIONS
0 Comments | Evening Standard; London (UK), Nov 20, 2009
KIENHOLZ: THE HOERENGRACHT National Gallery, WC2. Until 21 February (020 7747 2885) Memorable and evocative installation of Amsterdam’s red-light district.
THE CONVERSATION PIECE: SCENES OF FASHIONABLE LIFE Queen’s Gallery, SW1. Until 14 February (020 776 7301) Johan Zoffany’s Tribuna of the Uffizi is worth the visit alone.
POINTS OF VIEW: CAPTURING THE 19TH CENTURY IN PHOTOGRAPHS British Library, NW1. Until 7 March 2010 (0870 444 1500) A reminder of the magic of photography
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Glyde Launches Online Marketplace for Used Goods
0 Comments | Wireless News, Nov 21, 2009
Glyde announced it has launched Glyde.com, an online marketplace for buying and selling used books, CDs, DVDs and video games.
According to Glyde, the marketplace is designed for the millions of Americans who have unwanted items on their shelves, but don’t sell online because it’s too complicated. On Glyde, anyone can make extra money by selling online – no pictures, no postage, no packaging, and no research are required.
Glyde streamlines the entire selling process, from listing to payment. Anyone with access to the Internet and a mailbox can sell online in seconds by entering the title, selecting the image and clicking the condition. Then Glyde automatically recommends a fair market value for the item and presents an option to donate all or part of the item’s proceeds to a favorite charity.
Glyde was founded by executives from eBay, AOL and Excite.
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The Makeup Coach: Discovering That Purple Eyeliner Is Not for You, Perfecting Your Makeup Routine
Market Wire, November, 2009
The Makeup Coach is an answer to a common
problem women face today. We have personal trainers, stylists and life
coaches, but we are in a lipstick jungle when it comes to finding and using
the right makeup. There are no independent experts to talk about one’s
beauty needs on a personal level. With makeup counters pushing expensive
products at women, here’s a little known make-up pro secret: it does not
take a lot of money to find the right products and really learn how to use
them.
Evija Mehra, a former Miss Latvia and beauty insider for more than a
decade, has launched an innovative makeup coaching service through her
newly founded company “The Makeup Coach” (TMC)
( www.personalmakeupcoach.com ). Evija has worked with and developed products
for some of the world’s leading makeup lines, including L’Oral,
Maybelline, M.A.C. and Lancome.
“Through my experience as a model and working in the beauty business across
different continents I have tried almost every brand on the market. I came
to realize that all of the products I needed for my everyday makeup were
worth only $150,” says Evija Mehra, Founder of The Makeup Coach.
TMC service teaches modern women how to purchase and apply the right makeup
in the right way for them
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