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ConvaTec announces appointments in the leadership of the Asia Pacific region.

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ConvaTec announces appointments in the leadership of the region Asia-Pacific.

Skillman, New Jersey, August 17, 2011- / PRNewswire / – ConvaTec, a world leader in the development and marketing of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, today announced the appointments of Charles Cerminara and James Moran to positions of leadership in region Asia-Pacific.

Cerminara has been appointed as Vice President and general manager, greater China, a newly created post to ensure a proper focus on the growth of the Chinese market and resources across China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Cerminara, who has been working on ConvaTec for 24 years, served most recently as Vice President and general manager in Japanwhere he helped lead an important growth during the past four years.

Moran has been appointed as Vice President and general manager in Japan, filling the vacancy created by the transfer of Cerminara to greater China. Moran has been working on ConvaTec for nine years, he is currently Vice President of Global Marketing in care of stomata. Previously, Moran was in charge of the commercialization of care of stomata for the American Organization of ConvaTec.

“Emerging markets, including China, are a priority for ConvaTec as we seek to accelerate growth across our global business”, said Nino Pionati, President of ConvaTec Intercontinental. “Under the dynamic leadership of Chuck, are confident that the strategic alignment of our resources across greater China will enable us to quickly build concerning the infrastructure we have set up in all the region are pleased to have an experienced Executive of the calibre of Jim to continue our growth trajectory in Japan.”

About ConvaTec

ConvaTec is a leader in the development and marketing of innovative medical technologies that have helped improve the lives of millions of people in the world. With four key areas of expertise – care of stomata, infusion devices – and therapy of wounds, continence, and intensive care, ConvaTec products support professionals of the field hospital and community health.

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ConvaTec Healthcare announces teleconference on utilities in the second quarter of 2011.

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ConvaTec Healthcare announces teleconference on utilities in the second quarter of 2011.

the teleconference for analysts and investors will be held on August 23, 2011.

Skillman, New Jersey, August 18, 2011- / PRNewswire / – ConvaTec Healthcare announced today that it will be released its earnings for the second quarter of 2011 Tuesday, August 23, 2011. On that date, David Johnson, CEO, and George Kegler, Finance Manager, will make a conference call for analysts and investors at 9: 00 AM EDT. Then they will answer questions from participants.

To participate in the teleconference from EE.UU. and Canada, call (866) 701-0354.

To participate in the Conference from the rest of the world, call (708) 290-1340.

The identification number (ID) of the Conference is the 91319635.

The participants should call 10 minutes before the start of the Conference call. The report of the second quarter of 2011 not audited the company will be issued prior to the teleconference on the corporate web site on the tab Investor Community (community of investors).

After two hours of audio after the teleconference, is available for reproduction. To access a reproduction of the teleconference, please call (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 and mention the identification (ID) number of the Conference: 91319635. The audio will be available until October 7, 2011.

About ConvaTec

ConvaTec is a leading company in the world in the development and marketing of innovative medical technologies that have improved the lives of millions of people worldwide. With four key practice areas – care for ostomy, wound care, continence and intensive care, and infusion devices – ConvaTec products support professionals of the field hospital and community health.

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Medico, the information of health and community questions and answers from global reach portal, was launched in the Mexican market.

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Medico, the information of health and community questions and answers from global reach portal, was launched in the market Mexican.

New York, August 17, 2011-  Medico.com is an entrepreneurial initiative in the global website focused on the field of health, which has been recently released in Mexico. The site contains quality in Spanish information about health, comprising over 4,000 articles about diseases and common conditions today, such as diabetes, cancer or depression, as well as other health-related topics, such as pregnancy or baby care. The information has international accreditation, constant updating of news on related topics and an active community of questions and answers, which allows people to help and help share experiences related to their daily experiences when they suffer a medical ailment. All functions and Medico.com services are free of charge.

In addition, hospitals, health centres, communities of patients and individual professionals, have been especially excited about his involvement in Medico.com, taking advantage of the specific functions of the site for institutions or professionals who want to have a profile on the portal.

Elan Dekel, who previously worked at Google as responsible for the development of products in Europe in the East, Middle East and Africa is founder and CEO of Medico.com. Passionate about the issues of health and connoisseur of the scope and possibilities of the Internet, he formed a team with colleagues of outstanding career on the Internet, including Director doctor Dr. Julian Fisher, neurologist of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston) and member of the Harvard Medical School Faculty.

In the words of the founder “We want to provide online high-quality health information to our users in Mexico and that are relevant at the local level”; It is their wish that Mexico users can use the platform for their own benefit and share their knowledge.

Howard Morgan, partner in the First Round Capital investment firm and a member of the directive Board of Medico.com stated: “health care is of crucial importance throughout the world;” “we are very happy to support the creation of communities and resources to make that information accessible through the work of Medico.com, and believe that the arrival of Medico.com to Mexico is an essential step in this process of global spread.”

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Back to school is easier with the help of the Government.

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Back to school is easier with the help of the Government

there are several programs that help parents and guardians to pay the costs.

Washington, August 18, 2011- PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE /-for millions of children and young people has time to leave the camps and summer jobs and return to school. And for adults in charge of his education, this brings demands that go beyond take children to school.

The federal Government has programs that can help to keep children healthy and well-fed so they can focus on learning.

Families who are eligible can benefit lunch at low cost and affordable medical coverage, among other things.

National food programme subsidized well-nourished children perform better in school. That is why the national school lunch program provides school food free of charge or at reduced price for children of families who qualify (usually families of four with income between $29,055 and $41,348 per year).

Assistance can be requested throughout the year, by which this program can be especially useful for families experiencing some unexpected economic as the loss of a job.

Some key facts about the program:

– is available to students up to 18 years of age

– offered in nursery schools, schools or private non-profit registered in the program

-food meet federal nutrition requirements that limit fats and saturated fats and that provide at least one-third of the necessary proteins for good nutrition

-schools generally send requests households at the beginning of each school year. However, this benefit can be requested by filling out a form (PDF format) and delivering it to the school of the student at any time.

Health insurance subsidized for children have an insurance health care provider is important to ensure that children receive preventive care, regular medical check-ups and also reassure parents that their children will be covered in the event of a medical emergency.

That is why the federal Government provides the program of health insurance for children, an initiative that provides low-cost medical coverage for families that fill the requirements (usually families of four with income of up to $44,100 per year, although the amount may vary by State).

This program covers the cost of several benefits, including:

-doctor visits
-drugs prescription
-health emergencies
-dental services

you can get more information about this program by calling 1 (877) 543-7669 (in English) or by visiting Web site in Spanish of InsureKidsNow.gov.

It should be mentioned that adults youth going to College can remain on their parents insurance policy until the age of 26 due to provisions of health care law at low price.

Information on vaccine

vaccines are important not only for the child who receives, but also for his classmates. In the last year there were outbreaks of whooping cough and measles, a disease that could be prevented with vaccines, which have caused the deaths of dozens of people, including children under one year old.

The Centers for disease prevention and Control provide a calendar of vaccination (PDF format) for parents and guardians are aware of what vaccines they need their children and when it should be provided.

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Health should avoid alcohol driving to enjoy Fira uneventful.

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Health recommended to avoid alcohol driving to enjoy Fira without incidents.

-the Department of health Xàtiva-Ontinyent produces health tips so that young people can enjoy without incident for the celebration of the Fira

Xàtiva, 2011-August The workforce of the Department of health Xàtiva – Ontiyent has affected the importance that young precautions suffering, avoid alcohol, speeding and distractions at the wheel to not suffer incidents during the celebration of the Fira.

Main trends point to patterns of alcohol consumption among young people to increase during festivals and celebrations of a local nature.

The increase in excessive consumption in short periods of time and “drunkenness”, occur especially during celebrations or festivities among teenagers and young adults, therefore since health is recommended “ avoid formulas such as drugs – alcohol and steering wheel ”.

Staff health, warning that traffic accidents are now the leading cause of death for people between 16 and 35 years in the Comunitat, Spain and Europa, surpassing the cardiovascular pathologies. The implication of speeding, alcohol and drug consumption joined the distractions in traffic accidents with fatalities is a reality which obliged to insist on the importance of exercise caution and prevention as the only available alternative, especially to approaching the summer and the celebrations of different peoples.

Health of alcohol abuse consequences

The health and well-being of many young people today are being seriously by the use of alcohol and other psychoactive substances, that young people are more vulnerable to physical, emotional and social damage resulting from their own habits.

There is a relationship between consumption of high risk, violence, sexual behaviors of risk, accidents, permanent disability and death. Healthcare costs, social and economic problems related to alcohol among young people impose a significant burden on society.

Physicians warn that the factors influencing the effects of alcohol are the quantity, the degree of alcohol and the type of drinks already to the hot or gasificadas produce an increase in the speed of absorption; the weight that the effects are greater in people with low-calorie mass.

Therefore, physicians recommend that young people wait for the Agency is fully developed and test different alternatives to have fun and interact with others without alcohol.

Always drink occasionally, not “ mechanically ” and form “ moderate ”; never drink if you are taking medications or with the empty stomach (can cause a very low level of blood sugar); dilute alcohol with another drink to make the absorption of one is slower and less serious, and always before or after eating, are some of the guidelines to follow according to specialists.

Also, doctors warn of the dangers of mixing alcohol with medicines: mixing with drugs for asthma cause major side effects such as the rise in blood pressure. Persons medicated by chronic bronchitis can produce perforations of stomach, and other effects both physical (fatigue, constant complaints about his health, eyes reddened and without shine and a persistent cough) as emotional (personality changes, rapid changes in mood, irritability, irresponsible behaviour, low self-esteem or self esteem, lack of trial)(depression and general lack of interest).

Effects of alcohol on young

According to dose:

-Disinhibition
-euphoria
-relaxation
-increase sociability
-difficulties to talk
-difficulty to associate ideas
-motor coordination

according to amount of alcohol in blood:

– 0.5 g/l: euphoria, overvaluation of faculties, and decreased reflexes.
-1 g/l: disinhibition and difficulties to discuss and coordinate movements.
– 1.5 g/l: drunk with loss of control of the powers above.
-2 g/l: lack of speech and gait and double vision.
-3 g/l: State of lead and sleepiness.
-4 g/l: coma.
-5 g/l: death by paralysis of the respiratory centers and vasomotor.

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Surah Al-Rehman – The Ultimate Free Remedy for Incurable Diseases

(By Listening Only- 20 Minutes Only)

Kindly download the Surah “AL-REHMAN” (recited by Qari Abdul Basit without translation) from here.


Treatment Plan

Just Listen to it three times a day (morning, afternoon, evening) for seven consecutive days using following procedure:-


    Before listening:

  • Close your eyes
  • Feel your self in front of ALLAH Almighty/ God
  • Then listen to it with greater concentration and closed eyes

    When the recitation/ AUDIO is finished:

  • Open your eyes and take half glass of water
  • Close your eyes again and say “ALLAH” three times in your heart with deep affection/ love
  • Then drink the water with closed eyes in three sips

Surah Al-Rehman – The Ultimate Free Remedy for Incurable Diseases

(By Listening Only- 20 Minutes Only)

Kindly download the Surah “AL-REHMAN” (recited by Qari Abdul Basit without translation) from here.


Treatment Plan

Just Listen to it three times a day (morning, afternoon, evening) for seven consecutive days using following procedure:-


    Before listening:

  • Close your eyes
  • Feel your self in front of ALLAH Almighty/ God
  • Then listen to it with greater concentration and closed eyes

    When the recitation/ AUDIO is finished:

  • Open your eyes and take half glass of water
  • Close your eyes again and say “ALLAH” three times in your heart with deep affection/ love
  • Then drink the water with closed eyes in three sips