For more information
about preventing DVT, log onto http://www.

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"The incidence of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism is difficult
to pin down.
The publication of this important article coincides with the kickoff of
the ASAPS "Campaign for Patient Safety," which will focus initially on VTE, as
well as a new partnership with the Coalition to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis. Published 51 weeks a year,
TIME Canada will continue to be printed at Transcontinental's Owen
Sound, Ontario facility. It remains the only single-country edition
of the weekly news magazine outside of the United States. direct
marketing facilities, Transcontinental has the geographic platform
and complete service offering needed to cover the entire North
American market.

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New ASAPS Campaign for Patient Safety Coincides with DVT Awareness Month

NEW YORK , Surgeons who do not use prophylaxis
(preventive measures) or do not properly implement prophylaxis often may be
risking their patients' safety, according to a new article on prevention of
venous thromboembolic (VTE) events in cosmetic surgery patients appearing in
the March/April issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Different authors cite different rates.org/press/news-release.B)

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About ASAPS
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the leading
organization of board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic
plastic surgery.surgery.A and TCL.7 billion) in
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Jewell, MD, President of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery (ASAPS), which publishes the peer-reviewed Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Jewell. Part of the problem is
that much of the literature focuses on the incidence of confirmed VTE where
patients have been diagnosed through imaging studies or autopsy.

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Transcontinental is a company whose values,
including respect, innovation and integrity, are central to its
operation.A) (TSX:TCL.

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"We are extremely proud that TIME Canada is so satisfied with our
service and expertise that they have again chosen Transcontinental as
their Canadian print partner for the next five years," said Serge
Bragdon , President of Transcontinental's Information Products
Printing sector. This contract renewal is a testament to Transcontinental's
consistent focus on technology, staff training and customer service ."

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Transcontinental Inc. Transcontinental is also Canada's leading publisher
of consumer magazines, the country's second largest publisher of
community newspapers, and a leader in the door-to-door distribution
of advertising material. The company
has more than 14,000 employees in Canada, the United States and
Mexico, and reported revenues of C$2.

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"This article, commissioned by the ASAPS Patient Safety Steering Committee, is
the most comprehensive review, to date, of all the factors that should be
considered when determining the need for measures to help prevent VTE in
plastic surgery patients," adds Dr.

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Leroy Young, MD, Associate Editor of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, and
lead author of the article to be published in the forthcoming spring issue.

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"We appreciate TIME's enduring confidence in our
people and our ability to offer an effective workflow - from prepress
all the way through to distribution - which enables them to minimize
production time and get to market quickly.

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because many patients with a DVT or PE have no symptoms, the exact number of
cases that occur is hard to define.B) today announced that it has signed a
five-year extension to its contract to print TIME Canada.

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We need more studies on the incidence of
DVT and PE and more awareness of the need for prophylactic measures," said
V. Jewell.MV.

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Prophylaxis in Plastic Surgery Reduces Risk of Blood Clots

To learn more from the Aesthetic Society about the risks of DVT and
plastic surgery, log onto
http://www. ASAPS active-member plastic surgeons are certified by the
American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Canada. TIME Magazine has been publishing a Canadian
edition for over 63 years. is the seventh largest printer in North
America and the fourth largest print media group in Canada.

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"Although the incidence of VTE
appears to be relatively low in patients undergoing cosmetic surgery, plastic
surgeons are always striving to further optimize patient safety," says
Mark L.preventdvt.

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About ASJ
Aesthetic Surgery Journal is the peer-reviewed publication of the American
Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and is the most widely read
clinical journal in the field of cosmetic surgery, with subscribers in more
than 80 countries.MV."

Brooke Twyford, Director of Operations , TIME Magazine, said of
the extension: "We have been extremely pleased with the quality of
the Canadian edition printed by Transcontinental over the past five
years.S.

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php?iid=431. The
agreement has a total value of approximately C$20 million, commencing
in January 2006, and confirms Transcontinental as one of North
America's top-quality magazine printers.

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"VTE is the first issue , but our goal is an ongoing initiative to raise
awareness for steps that plastic surgeons and their patients can take to help
ensure the safety of cosmetic surgery," said Dr.org

A)(TSX:TCL . This continues to be a
win-win partnership.

Transcontinental's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the ticker symbols TCL.

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The Aesthetic Society Campaigns for Patient Safety will include periodic
focused patient safety initiatives including the release of new data and
studies important to cosmetic plastic surgery patient safety.

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Anderson-Dargatz lives on Vancouver Island.

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VTE is a disease process
that includes both deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) and
may have fatal or debilitating consequences.

A Five-Year Contract Extension: TIME Canada Selects Transcontinental as its Printer-Again

Transcontinental is Canada's leading printer in the flyer, book and
newspaper niches, and a strong second in magazines, catalogues and
other commercial products.SV.MV.

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