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Frequent post-treatment follow-up by advance practice nurses improves care for high-risk head and neck cancer patients

Better symptom management results in fewer emergency room visits and hospital admissionsFor high-risk patients who receive chemoradiation therapy for head and neck cancer, frequent follow-up appointments conducted by advance practice nurses (APN) in a clinical outpatient setting allowed for more intensive symptom management, resulting in fewer post-treatment emergency room visits and hospital admissions compared to historical outcomes, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 57th Annual Meeting. Treatments such as radiation therapy

Image-guided intensity modulated radiation therapy (IG-IMRT) reduces bowel side effects in cervical cancer patients

For cervical cancer patients undergoing postsurgical radiation therapy, image-guided intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IG-IMRT) resulted in a 14 percent reduction in moderate-to-severe bowel side effects when compared to conventional three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3-D CRT), according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 57th Annual Meeting.  Post-operative pelvic radiation therapy is the current standard of care for many patients with cervical cancer, yet may affect surrounding organs and tissue and be associated with

Lung cancer patients who receive intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) have less inflammation and better tolerance of follow-up chemotherapy

Secondary analysis of NRG/RTOG 0617 compares IMRT to conventional RTPatients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who receive intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) have 44 percent fewer cases of severe pneumonitis and improved likelihood of completing consolidative chemotherapy after radiation, compared to patients who receive three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3-D CRT), according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 57th Annual Meeting. The standard of care for patients with locally-advanced (stage III)

DRAIN DOCTOR FRANCHISE HANDED BACK TO MOTHER

The master franchise license for Drain Doctor Plumbing Ltd (www.draindoctor.co.uk), the UK’s premier combined plumbing and drain repair company, has been sold back to its original franchise license owners, the Waco, Texas-based Dwyer Group (www.dwyergroup.com). Drain Doctor franchise sales director Jan Mitman said: “After caring for and nurturing the business and developing it into one of the most successful franchises in the UK we are handing baby back to mother.” Drain Doctor is known as Mr Rooter in the United States. Freddie and Jan Mitman purchased the master franchise for the UK

LITRE METER LAUNCHES NEW ANNUAL INDUSTRY SURVEYS

UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter (www.litremeter.com) has launched two new annual opinion surveys – building on a number of surveys conducted in the past –to examine industry trends. They are also designed to enable manufacturers and resellers of process instrumentation to test assertions about functionality, construction and quality of manufacture. The new surveys look at the challenges facing manufacturing and production, regulation, safety, international standards and general trends. One lucky respondent will win a Kindle for taking part. One survey is specifically for oil

ISG Completes John Lewis Birmingham Shop

ISG has given the 140,000 passengers that daily pass through the revamped Birmingham New Street Station the perfect excuse for some retail therapy after completing a fit out of the eagerly anticipated 250,000sq ft John Lewis shop that sits above this key transport hub. Setting a new quality and innovation benchmark, the new department store is the anchor tenant for the recently opened Grand Central shopping centre, which sits between the Bullring and the Mailbox. Offering shoppers a four floor retail experience, the new shop has a striking stainless steel and glass façade and ISG was

Testing New Distribution

Edd Cantle joins Tildenet at GleeEdward Cantle has got straight to work in his new role as Retail Sales Manager on the enormous Tildenet stand at GLEE 2015.With over 15 years experience in the garden sector and previous positions at Webbs and Stewart, Edd is a familiar face at the show and looking forward to working with the expanded range and refreshed branding at Tildenet Gardenware : "I am excited to join the growing Tildenet team and be involved with a company that offers such an extensive range of core gardening product - 2016 looks like it will be a busy year following significant

California B&Bs and Boutique Inns Offer Military Specials in Honor of Veteran’s Day

SACRAMENTO, CA [October 19, 2015] -- In honor of the men and women who serve in the U.S. military, several members of the California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns (CABBI) are offering military specials in conjunction with Veterans’ Day (November 11, 2015). Some of the specials are also available through the month of November or year-round. On Veteran’s Day, veterans and active military personnel can enjoy a free night’s stay at the Lavender Inn  in Ojai.  The free night stay is valid November 11, 2015 only.  In addition, the inn offers

IKEA Joins American Business Act on Climate Pledge

Highlights “all in” commitment to climate action at White House Summit with pledge around renewable energy, sustainable sourcing and more(Conshohocken, PA – October 19, 2015) - IKEA announces today that it has joined the American Business Act on Climate Pledge, standing with the Obama Administration to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to climate action and to voice support for a strong outcome to the COP21 Paris climate negotiations. Lars Petersson, IKEA US President, is representing IKEA today at the White House Summit on Climate and the Road through Paris. IKEA joins other leaders

Would you eat your pet cat?

In most Western cultures cats are simply feline pet companions eager to greet us at the end of the day.  In continents such as Asia and Africa, the social norms surrounding cats are very different; our furry friends commonly double up as dinner for a number of reasons ranging from food insecurity, simple preference or superstition.  It is estimated that 4 million cats are consumed annually in Asia alone.  Raymond Czaja et al recently conducted research on cat consumption in Anthrozoös. Their study reveals motives for, prevalence and methods of cat consumption in Madagascar and resulting

Cleaning up napkin waste by up to 30%

San Jamar Venue In-Counter Napkin Dispenser from FEMFEM has recently launched San Jamar’s Venue In-Counter Napkin Dispensers. The dispensers feature a patented design which restricts napkin use, so that only one is dispensed at a time - reducing napkin waste by up to 30%. The Venue In-Counter Napkin Dispensers enable countertops to remain free from clutter. This is because the large-capacity, 22 gauge stainless steel storage box is hidden under the countertop. The clear ABS plastic face-plate allows operators to quickly check stock and customers to easily dispense single napkins. Each

Fitch upgrades Nordax’s securitised consumer loans

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Scandinavian Consumer Loans III’s class B and class C notes and affirmed the class A notes. A securitised portfolio of unsecured consumer loans to Swedish individuals originated by Nordax Bank AB (publ), a subsidiary to Nordax Group AB (publ), and issued by Nordax Sverige 3 AB (publ), a subsidiary of Nordax Bank AB (publ), has been upgraded by Fitch Ratings. The transaction featured an initital revoling period of 36 months, which ended in December 2014. A step-up in the note margins is due in December 2015. The upgradings are as follows: · 565.2

Two haunted halls reveal their spooky secrets for Halloween!

Birmingham’s Aston Hall and Soho House have long been regarded as two of the most haunted properties in the city, and now they have lifted the curtain on the frights and fiendish fun planned for the year’s October half term and Halloween. “Many people believe that the temper of Sir Thomas Holte, who built Aston Hall, was so fiery that it has left no fewer than three ghostly echoes which are still experienced today, over 350 years after he died,” comments Kimberley Buddle, museum team manager.  “We’ve had sightings of a grey lady and a green lady – thought to be linked to a daughter Holte

Veidekke ASA: PRESENTATION OF THIRD QUARTER RESULTS 2015

Please note that Veidekke will hold its presentation of its results for the third quarter 2015 on Wednesday 4 November at 8.00 a.m. at Veidekkes head office, Skabos vei 4, Skøyen, Oslo. The presentation can be followed via webcast at http://veidekke.com/en. It will be possible to ask questions through web. To attend the presentation on Wednesday, 4 November, please send an email to anita.pettersen@veidekke.no or register to Anita Pettersen, phone +47 996 45 414. This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

Elekta highlights leading R&D program and reiterates financial ambitions

SAN ANTONIO, USA, October 19, 2015 – At a Capital Markets Presentation during the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting, Elekta updated investors on the state of the business with special attention on its innovations and product portfolio.COO Johan Sedihn said that the comprehensive action program launched earlier this fiscal year is on track; he reiterated the plan to reduce costs by SEK 450 million, as well as the ambition to improve EBITA margin with 6 percentage points by fiscal year 2017/18. Chief Commercial Officer Ian Alexander gave an update by region and

A subset of patients with metastatic melanoma achieves clinical benefit from combination of immunotherapy and radiation therapy

Immunotherapy combined with palliative radiation therapy (RT) for a subset of patients with metastatic melanoma reduces the growth and spread of the cancer, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 57th Annual Meeting. Although melanoma is not the most common type of skin cancer, it is the most serious type. Stage IV melanoma indicates that the cancer has metastasized and spread through lymph nodes to distant sites in the body and/or to the body's organs. The liver, lungs, bones and brain are areas most frequently affected by these

APBI using multicatheter brachytherapy after breast conserving surgery as effective as whole breast irradiation for low-risk patients

Long­term, five-year follow-up demonstrates equivalent local control, disease-free and overall survival ratesFor some early stage breast cancer patients, accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) using multicatheter brachytherapy following breast conserving surgery may be an excellent treatment option, as it has now been proven to be as effective as the current standard treatment – whole breast irradiation (WBI) – in local control, disease-free and overall survival rates, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 57th Annual Meeting.

Reduced intensity chemoradiotherapy may be as effective as current standard for patients with HPV-related oropharynx cancer

Patients who received reduced dose experienced less side effectsFor some patients with human papilloma virus (HPV)-related cancer of the tonsils and tongue, reduced intensity radiation therapy (RT) and chemotherapy may be as effective as standard-dose radiation and chemotherapy, and result in less acute side effects, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 57th Annual Meeting. The incidence of cancer at the base of the tongue and tonsil is rapidly increasing and thought to be caused by HPV infection. The standard treatment for

AroCell presents a robust TK1 blood-test at an international biomarker meeting

During the congress of the International Society of Oncology and Biomarkers (ISOBM), 3-7 October 2015 in Zakopane, Poland, AroCell presented its TK 210 ELISA blood test as a robust tool for researchers and clinicians. The test shows good sensitivity and performance in measuring TK1 protein in serum.Dr. Kiran Kumar Jagarlamudi and Professor Staffan Eriksson presented an abstract showing comparisons between TK1 protein levels in blood donors compared to TK1 levels in patients with different indications, measured with TK 210 ELISA. Patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS, a pre-form of

New Nomination Committee in TradeDoubler AB (publ)

Stockholm 19 October 2015At the Annual General Meeting on 5 May 2015, principles for appointing a new Nomination Committee were adopted. The Committee shall be composed of representatives appointed by the three largest shareholders in terms of voting power wishing to appoint a representative as well as the chairman of the Board of Directors. The basis for appointment is the shareholder statistics available on the last business day in August 2015 and other shareholder information available to the company at this time. A new Nomination Committee has been appointed and consists of: ·

Interim report from Setra

Setra reports an operating profit of SEK 78 million (192) for the period January-September 2015. Discontinuation costs for the planing mill in Valbo amounting to SEK 21 million were recognised in the third quarter. Net sales totalled SEK 3,232 million (3,162).“Demand for wood products has been stable during the first nine months of the year but increased production has led to oversupply and a price fall in local currencies in our main markets. We assess the market situation as highly uncertain going forward. Increased problems over access to foreign currency in Egypt and questions about

New venture for Leeds entrepreneur shows Mothers Mean Business

A regional businesswoman has set up a new organisation to fuel high profile, part-time career opportunities for mothers in Yorkshire.The brainchild of Abbie Coleman – an experienced recruitment consultant from Leeds – Mothers Mean Business (MMB)  is much like an online magazine. It brings together all the information, career advice and advancement support that a working mother needs for their career and business life, alongside an online jobs board showcasing flexible and part-time employment opportunities throughout the region. The goal is to

Kværner ASA: Longview project arbitration award

19 October 2015 - Kvaerner North American Construction, Inc. (a subsidiary of Kvaerner) received the award from the arbitration proceedings against Foster Wheeler North America Corporation related to the Longview project delivered in 2011. Under the award, Kvaerner North American Construction Inc. will, receive USD 74 million in cash from Foster Wheeler North America Corporation. The award is not expected to have any material effect in Kvaerner's third quarter 2015 accounts as the award is in line with the book value of the claim. The financial effects of the award are subject to the

Ann Surtell new head of Human Resources at RNB

RNB RETAIL AND BRANDS has appointed Ann Surtell as Head of Human Resources and member of Group Executive Management. She currently holds a similar position at Empower AB. She will take up her position at RNB RETAIL AND BRANDS January 1, 2016.Ann Surtell is 57 years old and has held positions as human resources executive at the Forex bank Group, hr-director at the Resurs Group as well as Euroclear. Ann has also long experience from the HR-department at Svenska Handelsbanken and a solid education in economics and human resource management. – HR plays an essential role in continued

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