Mexico Scrapping Plans to Build as Many as 10 Nuclear Plants

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Mexico, one of three Latin American nations that uses nuclear power, is abandoning plans to build as many as 10 new reactors and will focus on natural gas-fired electricity plants after boosting discoveries of the fuel. Find more info about Mexico Scrapping Plans to Build as Many as 10 Nuclear Plants ...

SmartTots Initiative Plans Research To Answer Questions On Anesthetic Safety In Children

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

A special section of the November issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS), presents new research, updates, and commentaries about possible toxic effects of anesthetics and sedatives in infants and young children. The IARS is a key partner in the SmartTots initiative, dedicated ...

Libya Plans Law to Pave Way for Islamic Bond Sales: Arab Credit

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Libya’s central bank is preparing a law to allow lenders and issuers to sell Islamic bonds as part of its efforts to develop banking services after the fall of Muammar Qaddafi. Find more info about Libya Plans Law to Pave Way for Islamic Bond Sales: Arab Credit photos videos pictures. read ...

MetLife Plans to Cut Variable Annuity Returns to Lower Risk

Friday, October 28th, 2011

MetLife Inc., the largest U.S. provider of variable annuities, plans to offer lower returns on new sales of the products as the company copes with declining yields in fixed-income markets. Find more info about MetLife Plans to Cut Variable Annuity Returns to Lower Risk photos videos pictures. read more

Following Canada’s Common Drug Review Fewer Drugs Listed On Public Drug Plans But Faster Listing For Coverage

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

A new study published in CMAJ discovered that, since the 2003 introduction of Canada's Common Drug Review, the number of drugs covered by public drug plans has considerably decreased. There are 19 public drug plans in Canada. In 2010, these plans accounted for approximately 39% of the projected $31 ...