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Pharma Key Account Management, 27th & 28th February 2014, Budapest

Date: Nov-25-2013
This course uses The latest Generation of Simulation, which provides the highest retention rates and effectively incorporates new competencies. The simulation requires participants to manage several accounts, analyze each one and identify their key accounts. And then focus on one of the key accounts, complete a SWOT analysis, profile the identified key stakeholders, identify the influence network(s) and build an action plan. The simulation will be used to practice the Account Management Process for immediate and successful implementation.

Brain region key to decision-making discovered

Date: Nov-25-2013
The function of the lateral habenula, one of the smallest brain regions and evolution-wise considered one of the oldest, has been somewhat of a mystery to science, although there is evidence that it is involved in depression and avoidance behavior. Now, a new Canadian study of rats suggests it plays an important role in making cost-benefit decisions.Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) write about their findings in a recent online issue of Nature Neuroscience.

Brain region key to decision-making discovered

Date: Nov-25-2013
The function of the lateral habenula, one of the smallest brain regions and evolution-wise considered one of the oldest, has been somewhat of a mystery to science, although there is evidence that it is involved in depression and avoidance behavior. Now, a new Canadian study of rats suggests it plays an important role in making cost-benefit decisions.Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) write about their findings in a recent online issue of Nature Neuroscience.

Gut bacteria can boost chemo drug's effect on immune system

Date: Nov-25-2013
The chemotherapy drug cyclophosphamide is recognized for its ability to stimulate anti-tumor responses in the immune system. Now, a new study recently published in Science suggests it gets help from gut bacteria to do this.There are more than 100,000 billion bacteria in the gut - which collectively behave like an organ. They are crucial to our health. Not only do they help to digest and break down food into essential nutrients to be absorbed and metabolized in the body, they also eliminate potentially toxic substances and defend against pathogens.

Gut bacteria can boost chemo drug's effect on immune system

Date: Nov-25-2013
The chemotherapy drug cyclophosphamide is recognized for its ability to stimulate anti-tumor responses in the immune system. Now, a new study recently published in Science suggests it gets help from gut bacteria to do this.There are more than 100,000 billion bacteria in the gut - which collectively behave like an organ. They are crucial to our health. Not only do they help to digest and break down food into essential nutrients to be absorbed and metabolized in the body, they also eliminate potentially toxic substances and defend against pathogens.

Effectiveness of joint protection education in management of osteoarthritis of the hand

Date: Nov-25-2013
Joint protection education provided by occupational therapists (OTs) is an effective way of supporting older adults with hand osteoarthritis to manage their condition, and provides an effective treatment in the medium term, new research from Keele University has shown.The Arthritis Research UK-funded trial involved more than 250 people from GP practises in central Cheshire and north Staffordshire, and was published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases online.

New approach needed to tackle heart disease - the "dominant epidemic of the 21st century"

Date: Nov-25-2013
A new report The Heart of the Matter: Rethinking prevention of cardiovascular disease by the Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by AstraZeneca, investigates the health challenges posed by CVD. Despite greater recognition of the problem, every indication is that the global burden of the disease will get worse before it gets better. Greater collaboration is needed to prevent the disease. CVD is the world's leading killer, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It accounted for 30% of deaths around the globe in 2010.

Researchers develop breakthrough in reducing drug development process

Date: Nov-25-2013
Neuromuscular junction studies are mainly concerned with understanding the connection between the nervous system and the muscular system, specifically with the synapses that transmits information across and back. By modelling this interaction in the lab, scientists hope to investigate subtle changes in muscle functional outputs in response to treatment with novel modulatory and inhibitory compounds. Such a system may prove invaluable in furthering research efforts aimed at the development of effective treatments and reducing the overall cost of clinical trials. James J. Hickman, Ph.D.

Effectiveness of joint protection education in management of osteoarthritis of the hand

Date: Nov-25-2013
Joint protection education provided by occupational therapists (OTs) is an effective way of supporting older adults with hand osteoarthritis to manage their condition, and provides an effective treatment in the medium term, new research from Keele University has shown.The Arthritis Research UK-funded trial involved more than 250 people from GP practises in central Cheshire and north Staffordshire, and was published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases online.

Better support, treatment and research for millions of patients with rare diseases, UK

Date: Nov-25-2013
The UK's first strategy to help build understanding of rare diseases and boost research to find effective treatments and therapies was launched by Health Minister Lord Howe today (November 22nd).The UK Rare Diseases Strategy aims to ensure that none of the three million people in the UK who are affected by rare diseases are left behind.For the first time, it sets out a UK-wide vision for building on our reputation as a world leader in rare disease research, including revolutionary genomic research to help transform diagnosis and treatment.