| FDA Approves CytoCore's SoftPAP(TM) Cervical Cell Collector
CytoCore Inc. (OTCBB:CYOE), the biopharmaceutical research and medical device company for early detection and treatment of reproductive-tract cancers, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the company's 510(k) submission to sell CytoCore's SoftPAP™ cervical cell collector. The SoftPAP collects more comprehensive and complete cervical cell specimens for Pap testing.
"CytoCore's SoftPAP™ cervical cell collector is a significant advance in women's health," says Robert McCullough, Jr., CytoCore's CEO. "Each year, over 2 million American women are told that their Pap test was negative when, in fact, they have early stage cervical cancer. These false negatives are frequently caused by an inadequate or incomplete sample of cervical cells. SoftPAP collects complete specimens from the cervical canal, the cervical surface and the transition zone simultaneously.
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June LaValleur, a gynecologist and women's health specialist at the University of Minnesota, remembers walking across campus one day and running into one of the mammogram technicians who gently scolded, You know, you need a mammogram. You're behind. It's tough getting busted when you're one of the pros, but a voluntary screening lurks somewhere near the bottom of the weekly to-do list for anyone who works long hours and still tries to have a life. "It's a big issue for women who work full time when mammogram machines are on an 8-to-5 schedule," LaValleur said. Yet evening office hours aren't necessarily the answer. "People don't want to take time away from being around family." And that goes for both patients and providers. "When you try to make it easy for one person, you're making it difficult for another." Which test when? Just keeping track of which tests we need when can seem daunting.
Feminine exhibition
The Wichita Women's Fair offers three days of shopping, cooking demonstrations, beauty presentations, live music and more. This year's fair will offer 385 exhibits. Among the special features this year is the Women's Fair Fitness Challenge, a six-week challenge designed to help women make better choices about exercise and nutrition. Teams of four can sign up at the fair then make an appointment for a weigh-in at any Genesis location. Participants will have free use of the health club, including all classes and seminars, during the competition, and the winning team will receive a trip for four to Las Vegas. Dozens of exhibitors will showcase home decor ideas and products. From 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday, the Women's Fair will sponsor a Professional Women's Workshop featuring five well-known businesswomen who will share their career insights.
DO YOU KNOW: Karen Lemacks Gadol
BIRTH DATE AND PLACE: January 1961, in Columbia. RESIDENCE: Summerville. OCCUPATIONS: Physician's assistant working part time at Lowcountry Women's Specialists in North Charleston and Summerville; a certified therapeutic laser therapist working part time with Dr. Jackie McKool at McKool Lifetime Chiropractic in West Ashley. I also work in medical product sales with my husband at Avanti Medical in Summerville. FAMILY: Husband, William "Bill" Gadol; stepchildren, Billy, Heather and Sarah; and Bayside, my 15-year-old calico cat. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in physician assisting from the Medical University of South Carolina; Bachelor of Arts in business administration from the College of Charleston. JOB DESCRIPTION: Helping people lead healthier lives and instilling hope no matter what the situation.
McConnell U-turn on business tax pledge
Instead, ministers are understood to be looking at new ways to provide help. The move was seized on by opposition parties last night. Murdo Fraser, enterprise spokesman for the Scottish Tories, said: "They have been left with egg on their faces because it is very difficult to implement." The plan was put forward by McConnell as a way of tackling Scotland's historically low levels of research and development, which is seen as crucial to keeping Scotland's economy competitive. However, it is understood that civil servants warned almost immediately after McConnell's pledge that the plan would fall foul of European Union trade rules. And business groups are said to have been cool on the plan from the start, fearing that it would create a huge amount of bureaucracy. A draft document containing the plan was supposed to have been published last December, but has been postponed on at least two occasions as officials attempt to come up with policies which will work.
Exxon v. Venezuela and you’re the loser in this battle
Exxon claims it's won a round in its court battle against Venezuela. Venezuelan assets are now frozen in Britain and Netherlands. A lawsuit is in court int he U.S. as well. Exxon claims total Venezuelan assets valued at $36 billion dollars are now frozen. In turn Venzuela is threatening to retaliate by cutting off oil exports to the U.S. in what it terms an economic war. Bet they won't have any trouble selling that oil elsewhere. Of course nothing like a good slam-bang international oil crisis to set up another upward surge in crude oil prices which have now once again gone over $90 per barrel. Exxon v. Venezuela trumps recession fears for now. And this is another full employment act for lawyers. Even V's socialist regime will have to pay international law firms.
Coconut Grove bars to close at 3 a.m.
Calling residents' quality-of-life concerns more pressing than protests from local businesses, Miami city commissioners voted 3-2 Thursday to end alcohol sales in downtown Coconut Grove at 3 a.m. -- two hours earlier than the current 5 a.m. cutoff. The new rules -- specifically for Cocowalk, Commodore Plaza and the Streets of Mayfair -- take effect June 30. Grove residents pushing for the change complained about loud partyers keeping them up at night, and contended a ''seedy'' party atmosphere could hurt property values. ''The Grove is at a crossroads,'' said City Commissioner Marc Sarnoff, who pushed the new law. ``The Grove either grows up or it becomes a full-time drinking establishment.'' Bar and nightclub owners said they had invested heavily in the neighborhood with the assumption of certain hours of operation, and that the earlier closing could jeopardize their businesses.
Healthy Packed Lunches
We've come up with a week's starter menu of healthy lunchbox ideas that every parent could try. With a little forward planning most of these meals could be made from store cupboard stock, or from the leftovers of family meals throughout the week. We're sure Jamie Oliver would approve! Monday Wholemeal pitta bread with hummous and chopped vegetables Low-fat yoghurt Cherry tomatoes Tip: For kids with a larger appetite - add some falafel to the lunchbox. It makes a great healthy snack. Tuesday Chicken drumstick with rice salad - fry up some finely chopped onions, mushrooms and tomatoes. Mix together with cooked rice and some salad dressing and serve with cold chicken - a drumstick is ideal Grapes Reduced fat crisps or other healthy snack Tip: Home-made bagel chips are very low-fat and delicious.
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