Newstream.com Digest: Study Suggests Citalopram for Binge Eating Disorder, Technology Expands Frozen Blood Storage Capability.Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2001 Wheaties Honors Cowboys-Redskins Legends and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists -------------------------------------------------- Data Presented at NAASO NAASO North American Association for the Study of Obesity Suggests Citalopram citalopram /ci·tal·o·pram/ (si-tal´o-pram) 1. an antidepressant compound used in the treatment of major depressive disorder, administered orally as the hydrobromide. 2. May Be Useful Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder binge eating disorder n. Abbr. BED A recurrent eating disorder characterized by the uncontrolled, excessive intake of any available food and often occurring following stressful events. According to data being presented at the North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO) annual meeting in Quebec City, Canada, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor n. SSRI. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) A class of antidepressants that work by blocking the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain, raising the levels of (SSRI SSRI selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. SSRI n. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; a class of drugs that inhibit the reuptake of serotonin in the central nervous system, used to treat depression and other ) Citalopram may be a useful treatment for those suffering from binge eating disorder (BED). You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_reg_story.cgi?4084 -------------------------------------------------- Haemonetics Agreement With American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. to Supply Newest Blood Freezing Technology Haemonetics Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HAE) has announced that the American Red Cross has contracted to utilize the Company's latest blood freezing technology, the ACP (Associate Computing Professional) The award for successful completion of an examination in computers offered by the ICCP. It is geared to newcomers in the computing field. For more information, visit www.iccp.org. ACP - Algebra of Communicating Processes (TM) 215 system, to expand its frozen blood storage capability. The Red Cross agreed to purchase 30 Haemonetics systems. Haemonetics' innovative system enables the freezing of red blood cells Red blood cells Cells that carry hemoglobin (the molecule that transports oxygen) and help remove wastes from tissues throughout the body. Mentioned in: Bone Marrow Transplantation red blood cells for up to 10 years and when needed, thawing those cells. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_reg_story.cgi?4104 -------------------------------------------------- Joan Lunden Encourages Families to Cook up Some Conversation at Dinner Time During National Eat Dinner Together Week A nationwide survey conducted confirms the family dinner is alive and well -- in fact, 80 percent of families surveyed reported eating dinner together at least five times each week. However, for three out of four American families, the focus is likely to be on the television rather than on talking to each other. As many Americans would likely agree, it's important now more than ever to enjoy meals as a family while reconnecting through conversation at the table. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_reg_story.cgi?4100 -------------------------------------------------- Xybernaut(R) Strengthens Corporate Identity and Refines Global Branding Strategy Xybernaut Corporation (Nasdaq:XYBR), the leader in mobile and wearable computing technologies, launched its refined corporate identity with a new tagline, enhancements to its core themes and company logo, and a refined Web site. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_reg_story.cgi?4103 -------------------------------------------------- Storied Cowboys-Redskins Rivalry Will Be Celebrated by Two New Wheaties Packages Honoring Teams' Legends Heated football rivalries are an American tradition. Wheaties, America's fabled "Breakfast of Champions," announced that it will honor great legends from one of the NFL's greatest rivalries with the release of two special-edition packages. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_reg_story.cgi?4072 -------------------------------------------------- Mary-Kate and Ashley's All-New Tropical Adventure Holiday in the Sun Debuts on VHS & DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. Nov. 20 Escape to paradise on Nov. 20 with Mary-Kate and Ashley as they hit the beaches of The Bahamas in the all-new tropical adventure Holiday in the Sun available from Dualstar Home Video and Warner Home Video Warner Home Video is the home video unit of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. It was founded in 1978 as WCI Home Video (for Warner Communications, Inc.). It was re-named Warner Home Video in 1980. (WHV). You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_reg_story.cgi?4099 -------------------------------------------------- About Newstream.com: Newstream.com is a joint venture of Business Wire (www.businesswire.com) and Medialink (www.medialink.com). Newstream.com, staffed by on-line news veterans, is dedicated to providing registered journalists with compelling and timely multimedia content: video, audio, photos, graphics and text from newsmakers in the fields of Technology, Science, Health & Medicine, Business & Finance, Entertainment, Consumer News, Sports, Lifestyles, Travel & Tourism and World and Government News. |
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