Chris Fowler Racing to Be Sponsored by Chiron -- Fowler credits use of Chiron’s product TOBI® tobramycin solution for inhalation with keeping him “on track”

Chris Fowler Racing to Be Sponsored by Chiron -- Fowler credits use of Chiron’s product TOBI® tobramycin solution for inhalation with keeping him “on track”

Chris Fowler of Chris Fowler Racing is pleased to announce the signing of Chiron Corporation as an official associate sponsor. Chiron BioPharmaceuticals, a business unit of Chiron, produces TOBI® tobramycin solution for inhalation, an inhaled antibiotic indicated for the management of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Fowler was diagnosed with CF at six months old, and at age 29, is determined to become a major force in professional racing.

Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) August 5, 2004

Chris Fowler of Chris Fowler Racing is pleased to announce the signing of Chiron Corporation as an official associate sponsor. Chiron, headquartered in Emeryville, Calif., is a global biotechnology company that addresses human suffering worldwide with more than 50 diverse products to detect, prevent and treat disease. 

Chiron BioPharmaceuticals, a business unit of Chiron, produces TOBI® tobramycin solution for inhalation, an inhaled antibiotic indicated for the management of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacteria frequently found in the lungs of a person with CF.

CF is a genetic disease that affects approximately 30,000 people in the United States. A defective gene causes the body to produce abnormally thick, sticky mucus that leads to chronic and life-threatening lung infections and impairs digestion.

Fowler was diagnosed with CF at six months old, and at age 29, is determined to become a major force in professional racing. He has used TOBI® to manage his CF since the age of 23.

"I am pleased to have ChironÂ’s support as a sponsor of Chris Fowler Racing. My dream is to race professionally, and Chiron is helping me achieve this dream. My health regimen that includes the use of TOBI® keeps me physically able to race and remain in good health until a cure for CF is discovered," Fowler said. 

For the 2004 season, Fowler is targeting races in the second half of the 2004 American Speed Association (ASA) Series (www. asaracing. com). In its 36th year of operation, ASA is the premier stock car short track racing series in the United States.

FowlerÂ’s previous racing record includes 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place finishes in the 2002-03 Skip Barber Formula Dodge Southern Series. He has pledged to donate ten percent of his race winnings to the CF Foundation, headquartered in Bethesda, Md., to support research towards a cure for CF. 

Fowler addressed attendees at the 2004 North American Commercial Meeting of Chiron BioPharmaceuticals held February 9-13, 2004, about living with CF and how TOBI® has improved his life. He will be featured in the 2005 TOBI calendar, which features CF patients from across the country.

More information about Fowler is available at www. fowlerracing. com. More information about TOBI® is available at www. abouttobi. com. For photos relating to this release, please contact Kelly Papinchak at 713-416-2218 or kelly@fowlerracing. com.

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Breakthrough Natural Skin Lightening and Wrinkle Reducing Cream Announced by Lycopene Skin Care

Breakthrough Natural Skin Lightening and Wrinkle Reducing Cream Announced by Lycopene Skin Care

Studies have shown that Dermopeel Cream, when used as directed, will be more effective than other skin lightening products, including hydroquinone based ones, in as little as 30 days. Dermopeel Cream contains botanicals that have a broad spectrum of activity making this breakthrough cream the only cosmetic product that addresses both skin health and skin beauty.

Ft Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) May 26, 2010

Gary I Weinberger, MD announced today the introduction into the US market of the latest generation of 100% natural wrinkle defying, skin lightening and brightening cream previously available only in Europe. Dermopeel Cream, created in Italy, is infused with pure botanicals formulated to address fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone variations, dry skin and dark spots due to normal aging, sun damage, and the daily exposure to environmental pollutants without using potentially harmful chemicals like hydroquinone. This cream is effective for all Fitzgerald skin types including Latino, Asian, and African - American skin.

Dr Weinberger stated, “For many years the only products available for skin lightening contained hydroquinone, a potentially harmful chemical banned throughout Europe and Asia, and recommended only for short-term use in the United States, usually not longer than three months. Botanically infused Dermopeel Cream addresses issues of skin discoloration and spots (hyperpigmentation), as well as the signs of skin aging by virtue of the fact that it contains high levels of nature’s most studied and effective anti-aging antioxidant Lycopene. In addition, Dermopeel contains the potent skin moisturizer beta - Glucan shown to increase skin hydration by reducing trans-epidermal water loss. Dr. Weinberger continued, “With many medical studies questioning the possible risks associated with the use of hydroquinone for skin lightening, having a safe and effective alternative that uses 100% natural botanicals like, Dermopeel Cream, empowers both our clients and physicians.”

Studies have shown that Dermopeel Cream, when used as directed, will be more effective than other skin lightening products, including hydroquinone based ones, in as little as 30 days. An additional advantage to Dermopeel Cream is that it can be used as long as necessary, whereas hydroquinone based products should not be used for more than 90 days. Dermopeel Cream contains botanicals that have a broad spectrum of activity making this breakthrough cream the only cosmetic product that addresses both skin health and skin beauty. The active botanicals in this very special European formulation are:
 Azelaic Acid – Effectively blocks the production of abnormal pigment (hyperpigmentation) due to sun damage, exposure to environmental toxins, skin inflammations like acne and the result of the normal aging process. It is also effective in killing the bacteria responsible for adult acne, and may, according to some published studies, inhibit the formation of certain types of skin cancer.  Kojic Acid – Derived from oriental mushrooms, this botanical breaks the bonds holding dead skin cells together promoting their natural exfoliation resulting in a brighter and smoother skin. It also helps to even out skin tone irregularities by blocking the enzyme responsible for the abnormal production of skin pigment caused by excessive sun exposure, inflammation, acne, and the natural aging process.  Lycopene – Nature’s wonder botanical and one of the most written about and effective antioxidants. Lycopene is the pigment that gives tomatoes their red color. It protects the skin from aging due to the daily exposure to environmental toxins and the sun’s UVA/UVB rays. Often called “Nature’s Sunblock”, recent studies reveal that when lycopene is applied topically it may protect the skin from the risk of developing certain forms of skin cancer.  beta-Glucans – Derived from the cell wall of Asiatic mushrooms, they stimulate the production of Langherhans cells that makes up part of the skin’s immune system. They also help to reduce trans-epidermal water loss (tewl) thereby, promoting skin hydration which results in a reduction of fine lines and wrinkles.  Dermopeel Cream also contains additional botanicals like Prunus amygdalus (sweet almond) oil, Mango Butter, Shea Butter and Glycyrrhiza glabra extract all important in improving general skin health and appearance.

Dermopeel Cream is available at medical offices, premium spas and skin care retailers. Interested retailers and distributors should contact the company’s office for further information. The product can also be purchased on-line through the company website.

Lycopene Skin Care, the world’s leader in Lycopene infused skin products, is located in Ft Lauderdale, FL. Dr Weinberger may be contacted through the company’s website – http://lycopeneskincare. com (http://lycopeneskincare. com) or at the company’s offices 305-310-6166. Further information on the benefits of using lycopene in skincare is available at http://lycopene-face-creams. blogspot. com/ (http://lycopene-face-creams. blogspot. com/).

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New Provider of Tablet/Capsule Packaging Solutions Offers State-of-the-Art Equipment In The United States & Mexico

New Provider of Tablet/Capsule Packaging Solutions Offers State-of-the-Art Equipment In The United States & Mexico

PharmaPack-US (www. PharmaPack-US. com), a Division of Label-Aire (www. label-aire. com) provides tablet/capsule packaging solutions to markets in the U. S. and Mexico. PharmaPack packaging machines are manufactured to cGMP specifications and our breadth of products and turnkey solutions are specifically designed to meet customers’ needs. Our product line consists of Unscramblers, Counters, Sorters, Inserters, Cappers, Sealers, Outserters, Cartoners and Ink Jet Printers.

Fullerton, CA (PRWEB) January 15, 2010

PharmaPack-US (www. PharmaPack-US. com), a Division of Label-Aire (www. label-aire. com) provides tablet/capsule packaging solutions to markets in the U. S. and Mexico.

PharmaPack packaging machines are manufactured to cGMP specifications and our breadth of products and turnkey solutions are specifically designed to meet customers’ needs. Our product line consists of Unscramblers, Counters, Sorters, Inserters, Cappers, Sealers, Outserters, Cartoners and Ink Jet Printers.

PharmaPack-US serves a variety of industries including: Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Vitamin & Supplement, Health & Beauty, Confectionery and Food.

PP-08 Tablet/Capsule High Speed Counter

The PP-08 Tablet/Capsule High Speed Counter operates at speeds up to 8,000 tablets/capsules per minute maximum and can handle dosages of up to 1,000 tablets/capsules per bottle. Its tool-less design means simple change overs. The PP-08 can handle a variety of different products including tablets of all shapes, hard shell capsules and even soft gelatin capsules.

See PharmaPack-US At Supply Side East

PharmaPack-US will be exhibiting at this year’s Supply Side East show in Secaucus, New Jersey on April 26 through April 28 at Meadowlands Expo Center, booth number 1454.

PharmaPack-US

PharmaPack-US, a division of Label-Aire (www. label-aire. com), is the exclusive strategic partner of PharmaPack Packaging Equipment in the United States and Mexico. PharmaPack Packaging Equipment is a fast-growing manufacturer of tablet/capsule packaging machinery installed in the facilities of blue chip companies around the world. Coupled with Label-Aire's labeling expertise, vast systems integration experience and knowledgeable sales and service force, the PharmaPack-US division of Label-Aire is ready to provide customers with an unequaled level of service for your packaging needs.

(877) 727-2280
Contact: William Claproth
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Heart Birth Defect Awareness Event Offers A New Way to Express Love on Valentine's Day

Heart Birth Defect Awareness Event Offers A New Way to Express Love on Valentine's Day

Internationally, healthcare officials have proclaimed Valentine's Day, February 14th 2005 "A DAY FOR HEARTS : Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day" to raise public awareness about a common form of birth defect - Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) - http://www. CHDinfo. com/chdaware/

Chennai, India (PRWEB) February 12, 2005

Valentine's Day and hearts are eternally linked. A group of dedicated parents, patients, family members and friends, along with doctors, nurses and social workers are hoping an annual "heart" holiday will help them raise awareness about the problem. Jeanne Imperati of Connecticut, USA, herself the mother of a child with a congenital heart defect, in 1999 conceived the idea for an annual awareness day to reduce childhood deaths, and increase funding to support congenital heart defect related causes and cures.

The problem is global. An estimated 7 in every 1000 children born each year have a heart defect, making it the most common birth defect. "Few people realize more babies are born with congenital heart defects than with Spina Bifida, Down's syndrome and hearing loss" said Dr. Mani Sivasubramanian, consultant pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon in Chennai, India. "The unique circumstances in India often prevent recognition or timely treatment of this deadly condition. The reason is often lack of awareness and knowledge about the disease and the treatment options available, or lack of financial resources to support treatment" he added.

On his website, CHDinfo. com, Dr. Mani seeks to help solve the problem by offering easy-to-understand explanations about heart birth defects to parents and families. The six-year old service offers valuable information to thousands of CHD families each month.

"Valentine's Day and hearts are closely associated. Observing Valentine's Day (February 14th) as "A Day For Hearts: Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Day is the perfect way to express love in a different way - by drawing attention to CHDs." Says one mother of a child with CHD: "We all see these perfect decorative hearts at Valentine's Day. But for parents and families of kids with heart defects, these hearts mean so much more."

Local coordinators nationwide are planning activities in recognition of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day 2005. For more information on what's happening visit http://www. CHDinfo. com/chdaware/ (http://www. CHDinfo. com/chdaware/)

Editors Note: Contact Dr. Mani Sivasubramanian at +91 442 6164046 to schedule interviews with heart defect patients, their families or medical professionals.

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Financial Literacy with Wealth Master's International; M3 Event in Jamaica

Financial Literacy with Wealth Master's International; M3 Event in Jamaica

Doris Hullett joined the Wealth Master’s International M3 Private Wealth Conference for financial literacy education at the Ritz-Carlton in Montego Bay, Jamaica July 12-18, 2010. Formerly a Community College Educator of Family Literacy, and Speech/Language Phonetic Literacy, she has turned her educational focus to Internet marketing and Financial Literacy...

Marion, NC (PRWEB) August 2, 2010

Doris Hullett joined the Wealth Master’s International M3 Private Wealth Conference for financial literacy education at the Ritz-Carlton in Montego Bay, Jamaica July 12-18, 2010. Formerly a Community College Educator of Family Literacy, and Speech/Language Phonetic Literacy, she has turned her educational focus to Internet marketing and Financial Literacy through her business with WMI. She offers through Wealth Masters not only the M1 financial education product line component, but also the M2 and M3 for people seeking a business.

The Wealth Masters International m3 wealth conference in Jamaica focused on global economics, financial literacy, education, and opportunities during economic lows, as we are seeing in today’s economic recession.

Conference speakers were world-renowned experts, CEO’s and top financial authorities, teaching strategies in their specialty fields of finance, business and world economics.

WMI emphasizes Wealth, Health and Wisdom; Kip Herriage, CEO and Co-Founder of Wealth Masters imparts, “We believe that health is just as important of a topic as wealth, because truly, a prosperity lifestyle entails being healthy enough to actually enjoy your wealth.” During the WMI event we were informed and challenged to have healthier life styles, as well!

Owning a small business creates the financial freedom many are seeking today, especially with job loss at an all time high. It’s important to take care of your family; there is no job security. “I believe WMI provides these solutions all in one company,” related Doris Hullett.

“Most inspiring were the events designed to conquer mental barriers and challenges we face regarding goals in our personal life,” Hullett shared. “The zipline was fun, but also challenged your trust factors. The Rebar-bending activity was a challenge against one’s own commitment, and finally, a map-maze challenged one’s ability to get right back up when there is apparent failure.”

If you desire more control, money, time or freedom, accept my challenge to decide today to create your own success. Carpe diem – seize the day!

If you are interested in finding out more about Doris Hullett, take action and visit her website today.

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Independent Resources Team Together to Deliver Economies of Scale in Texas in Driving Down Health Insurance Costs for Employers

Independent Resources Team Together to Deliver Economies of Scale in Texas in Driving Down Health Insurance Costs for Employers

To counter the rising costs for group health insurance rates for Texas employers we have combined independent resources to lower employer costs.

Layton, UT (PRWEB) April 10, 2006

Texas group health insurance and "Economies of Scale" Internet technology has greatly changed the dynamics of buying power for employers of all sizes. This is especially true when securing affordable Texas group health insurance coverage for employees.

Choosing affordable coverage from the local resource (agent) has become difficult at best. Now Texas small businesses to large employers can have access to professionally licensed consultants and health insurance professionals whom brings to the negotiation table the power of "national clout" and mass numbers of insured's to leverage lower premiums. http://www. texas-health-insurance-online. com (http://www. texas-health-insurance-online. com) has teamed with AIM Administration, Inc. to bring Texas employers the national volume of buying power for Texas group health insurance. Both companies span across the country providing coverage for thousands of insured's (references available upon request). Jupiter COBRA Administrators, Inc provides comprehensive COBRA administration free of charge in most cases (dependent of your group size and certain parameters). By using the services of Jupiter COBRA Administrators, you remove the inherent COBRA administration risks associated with an ever increasing regulations changes associated with COBRA law.

Texas employers, from small to large, are able to visit the updated site http://www. texas-health-insurance-online. com (http://www. texas-health-insurance-online. com) and access the power of a national consultant, health insurance agency and COBRA administrator to benefit from economies of scale. Direct results that should be expected are lower Texas group health insurance pricing (even with your current carrier) without sacrificing benefit coverage. To receive a one hour free consultation ($195 value) simply contact us by completing request form. In most cases, we will be able to lower costs and or improve benefits with little to no effort on employers part.

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Trupanion Announces the Most Expensive Claims of 2010

Trupanion Announces the Most Expensive Claims of 2010

Pet insurance company Trupanion reviews its database and releases the pet health concerns that ranked most expensive to treat.

Seattle, WA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 24, 2011

Trupanion, the nation’s fastest growing pet health insurance company, today released a list of the most expensive claims received in 2010. These claims reflect the total amount submitted by Trupanion policyholders.

Interestingly, four of the five top claims were for puppies aged one year or under, discrediting the common belief that pets do not start developing major health issues until old age. The remaining claim, and also the most expensive claim, was for a 4-year-old cat, also debunking the myth that cats are not as susceptible to health concerns as dogs.

The most expensive claims in 2010, according to Trupanion, are the following:

1. Renal Failure – The most expensive claim seen by Trupanion in 2010 was for a 4-year-old mixed breed cat with renal failure, which required a two-week stay at a specialty hospital. This condition is the sudden loss of kidney function. As the kidneys fail to remove waste from the body, the body starts to deteriorate and this can be life-threatening. The total claim amount was $22,222.22. The cat has since recovered and appears to be doing well.

2. Uroabdomen – The second most expensive claim was for a mixed breed dog under a year old with urine in the abdomen – called uroabdomen. This condition lead to severe sepsis (bacteria in the bloodstream) and peritonitis (inflammation of the tissue that lines the wall of the abdomen). The dog spent a week and a half at a specialist for observation and treatment. The claim totaled $16,389.32. The dog has since recovered and is doing well.

3. Liver Disease – Liver disease ranked third in most expensive claims, and was submitted on behalf of a Labradoodle that was under a year old and had only been insured a couple months. With this condition, the liver loses its function of detoxifying the blood, removing waste, and producing bile. The total amount claimed equaled $14,692.23. The dog is now at home in recovery.

4. Intervertebral Disc Disease – The forth most expensive claim was for a one-year-old Shar Pei with intervertebral disc disease, which is damage to the cartilaginous disks of the back that support the vertebra. This condition required surgery. The total claim amount was $11,100.38. The dog recovered well post-surgery and is now at home with his owners.

5. Encephalitis – This condition ranked fifth most expensive, and was for an Olde English Bulldog under a year old. Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain, usually due to infections, that causes seizures, incoordination, stumbling, and confusion. The claim amount equaled $10,550.17. The dog is now at home, but requires ongoing care. Trupanion continues to receive and pay claims related to the condition.

All claims above reflect conditions that any pet is susceptible to developing. Trupanion covers 90% of all diagnostic testing, treatments, and medications associated with these conditions.

About Trupanion™
Trupanion™ pet insurance offers cat insurance and dog insurance in the United States and Canada. Trupanion™ is self-underwritten by the American Pet Insurance Company, allowing Trupanion™ to offer a simple, customizable pet insurance policy with no payout limits and 90% coverage of veterinary bills. Enrolled pets receive lifetime coverage for diagnostic tests, surgeries, and medications if they get sick or are injured, with no incident, annual or lifetime limit. Trupanion’s mission is to deliver fast, simple and user-friendly financial support to pet owners. For more information about Trupanion™, call 800-569-7913 or visit http://www. TrupanionPetInsurance. com.

About the North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Trupanion™ is a founding member of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA). Founded in 2007, the North American Pet Health Insurance Association is committed to educating and promoting the values and benefits of quality pet health insurance to North American pet owners, the general public, and the veterinary community. As an association, we are committed to high standards and transparency in all of our actions and products. To learn more, visit the North American Pet Health Insurance Association website at http://www. naphia. org.

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