Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, March 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The non-invasive ‘Vampire’ face lift that is taking celebrity circles by storm is now available in the UAE thanks to internationally renowned cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery clinic, Elite Cosmetic Surgery Group based in Dubai Health Care City.

Dr Allen Rezai, Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon who heads up the clinic says, "Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Skin Rejuvenation Therapy, commonly referred to as "Vampire”or "True Blood” Skin Rejuvenation, is the latest natural approach in anti-ageing facial and body rejuvenation, using the patient’s own blood cells.

"The procedure has taken off due to the fact that there is no risk of allergic reaction and almost no side-effects as the PRP is produced from the patient’s own blood. In addition PRP contains concentrated amount of white blood cells, which is the body’s natural defence against infections. As a result, infection is extrem ... Read more »

Low capacitance product supporting high-currents improves efficiency of high-speed switching

TOKYO - Saturday, March 2nd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation(TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has launched a low capacitance dual N-ch MOSFET for high-speed switches in the high-current charging circuits of mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

As additional functions are added to mobile devices, including smartphones, cellular phones, tablets and notebook PCs, and as increasing demands are made on the batteries of those devices, efforts continue to improve the user experience and cut charge times by boosting charge density and significantly increasing the charging current and frequency. Toshiba's new low capacitance product "SSM6N58NU" is the company's latest addition to its dual N-ch MOSFET line-up, suitable as high-speed switches for high-current charging circuits.

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High-current (up to 4A) charging switches ... Read more »

MINNEAPOLIS - Samedi 2 Mars 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ce mois-ci, U.S. Bank® a annoncé que le ministère de la défense des Etats-Unis (DoD) a prolongé son contrat à long terme d’utilisation de U.S. Bank Freight Payment, qui exploite le réseau Syncada® de Visa. Depuis quatorze ans, le DoD utilise la solution U.S. Bank de traitement, audit, paiement et financement de factures de transport pour faire baisser les coûts, automatiser les processus, relier les agences du monde entier et améliorer tant l’exactitude que les délais des paiements. En augmentant l’efficacité, le DoD a économisé des millions de dollars, la relation progressant de 554 081 factures en 1999 à plus de 11 millions en 2012.

De nombreuses organisations choisissent d’avoir recours à des ressources externes pour gérer les catégories complexes de comptes fournisseurs comme les frais de transport. Les entreprises et les ... Read more »

New Phase III data presented for the first time at the 2013 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Friday, March 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tiotropium delivered once daily via Respimat™ significantly improved lung function and reduced asthma exacerbations in patients who remain symptomatic despite treatment with at least ICS†/LABA‡, irrespective of their allergic status.1

These were the main findings from a new subset of data1 from the Phase III UniTinA-asthma® programme presented for the first time today at the 2013 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

"Patients with asthma may respond differently to treatment based on their allergic status, therefore it is important to investigate new therapies in both allergic and non-allergic patients,” said Dr. Mark Vandewalker, MD, director, Clinical Research of the Ozarks, Columbia ... Read more »

CALGARY, Alberta & WASHINGTON & BEIJING - Friday, March 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

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MELVILLE, N.Y. - Friday, March 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- G-Star RAW today announced a licensing deal with Marchon Eyewear, Inc. The license will grant Marchon the rights to manufacture and distribute eyewear collections under the G-Star brand. The first deliveries will be effective from October 2013.

G-Star is the modern denim brand. Its philosophy has always been "Just the Product” with a focus on denim craftsmanship and innovation. G-Star originated the concept of 3D denim and established a dedication to raw, untreated denim. The brand’s singular point of view on construction and design also stretches beyond denim, including other wardrobe essentials, footwear, and accessories.

With the expertise of these two specialists coming together, this partnership will bring a new perspective to the eyewear industry, bringing innovative sun and ophthalmic products that represent the raw, industrial G-Star design signature.

Jos van Tilburg, CEO of G-St ... Read more »

MINNEAPOLIS - Friday, March 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]


 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- This month, U.S. Bank® announced that the United States Department of Defense (DoD) extended its long-term contract to use U.S. Bank Freight Payment, which leverages the Syncada® from Visa network. For fourteen years, the DoD has used U.S. Bank's transportation invoice processing, audit, payment, and financing solution to drive down costs, automate processes, connect agencies around the world, and improve both the accuracy and timeliness of payments. By increasing efficiency, the DoD saved millions of dollars, with the relationship growing from 554,081 invoices in 1999 to more than 11 million in 2012.

Many organizations choose outside resources to manage complex accounts payable spend categories like transportation. Corporations and government agencies must navigate complicated rates and contracts, industry-specific accessorial charges, and required regulatory paperwork. Delivered as so ... Read more »