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Study shows benefits of oxytocin nasal spray in children with ASD

Autism spectrum disorders are developmental disorders usually diagnosed in childhood. Children with ASDs have impairments in social interactions and communication, and a tendency towards repetitive behaviors. A hallmark of autism is a difficulty in understanding and reciprocating the emotion of others.

8 Apr 2010

Creation of Healthcare Virtual Career Platform: Competition for $13.2M in grant funds

U.S. Department of Labor today announced a competition for approximately $13.2 million in grant funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to create and implement a virtual service-delivery platform and promote career exploration in the healthcare sector.

8 Apr 2010

UAW suing GM over $450 million for retiree health benefits

"The United Auto Workers union has sued General Motors Corp., saying the automaker owes it $450 million for retiree health care" (4/7).

8 Apr 2010

Baxa releases DoseEdge TPN for automated TPN production

Baxa Corporation, a leading provider of medical devices and systems that automate pharmacy operations and increase patient safety, today announced the release of DoseEdge TPN, the industry's first product for completely managing the workflow for automated TPN production.

8 Apr 2010

A-Life Hospital signs agreement to provide facility outpatient-based CAC services to OhioHealth

A-Life Medical, Inc., the pioneer and leading provider of computer-assisted coding (CAC) products and services to the healthcare industry, announced today that A-Life Hospital, its wholly owned subsidiary, has entered into an agreement with OhioHealth, a Columbus, Ohio-based hospital system, effective March 15, 2010.

7 Apr 2010

BD Diagnostics adds Innova Preanalytical Automated Microbiology Specimen Processor to product portfolio

BD Diagnostics, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), announced today the expansion of its product portfolio with the addition of the BD Innova™ Preanalytical Automated Microbiology Specimen Processor, which is designed to help increase laboratory efficiency and automate the modern microbiology laboratory.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 7 Apr 2010

Women with preeclampsia have fewer EPCs: Magee-Womens Research Institute

Compared to women with uncomplicated pregnancies, women with preeclampsia have reduced numbers of special cells that are thought to help grow and maintain blood vessels, according to a study by researchers at the Magee-Womens Research Institute and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

7 Apr 2010

Some Democrats facing resistance at home - from both sides - for health reform votes

Rep. Betsy Markey, D-Colo., "a first-term Democrat in a Republican district, was one of just eight House members who switched their votes from 'no' to 'yes' when President Obama's health-care bill finally passed Congress.

6 Apr 2010

Aris Global introduces solution suite for integrating data from EDC and clinical safety

Aris Global, a leading provider of software solutions for the life sciences industry, today introduced Total Clinical 2.0, an integrated solution suite designed to help life science organizations enter clinical safety data once and share seamlessly across their enterprise. Total Clinical is available on a hosted, managed platform and includes a full range of delivery and support services.

5 Apr 2010

First Edition: April 5, 2010

Both the politics and policies of health reform continue to grab headlines, with reports highlighting how lawmakers are faring in their districts during this congressional recess. News outlets also are exploring how specific provisions of the new law will work.

5 Apr 2010

Disability Leadership and Policy Summit to be hosted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

United Spinal Association will host its inaugural Disability Leadership and Policy Summit on April 15th in Philadelphia, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law on July 26, 1990 and prohibits discrimination based on disability. The law was amended in 2008 to offer more protection to disabled workers.

5 Apr 2010

TUH remains open and continues to provide full array of quality services

There are only two parties to the current labor dispute – PASNAP and Temple University Hospital. TUH is located at Broad & Ontario, in North Philadelphia.

5 Apr 2010

American Career College offers new training program in health IT

American Career College President Al Nederhood today announced that it will offer an Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Health Information Technology at its Anaheim campus beginning May 2010.

2 Apr 2010

Perception, rather than actual sleep quality may predict postpartum mood disturbances in new mothers

A study of healthy new mothers in the April 1 issue of the journal Sleep found that the perception of poor sleep and the conscious awareness of its impact on daytime functioning might be stronger predictors of immediate postpartum mood disturbances than actual sleep quality and quantity.

1 Apr 2010

New book from AGA helps patients self-manage their IBD and challenges

Inflammatory bowel disease strikes young people between the ages of 15 and 30 most often, but it can appear at any age. It is easy to for the 100,000 people diagnosed with IBD - Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis - each year to feel powerless against this condition, but now, a new book from the AGA helps patients self-manage their IBD and the challenges they face.

1 Apr 2010

IVAX Diagnostics reports net revenue of $4.5M for quarter ended December 31, 2009

IVAX Diagnostics, Inc., a fully integrated in vitro diagnostics company, reports its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.

31 Mar 2010

Bayat Foundation inaugurates construction of Gawhartaj Bayat maternity hospital in Afghanistan

In a country that leads in infant mortality rates, the Bayat Foundation inaugurated the construction of a maternity hospital in a ceremony with local officials. Named "Gawhartaj Bayat", this much needed facility will accommodate space for 20 beds, a pharmacy, laboratory, and include modern equipment. The project is scheduled to be complete and open for care by October 1, 2010 in Gardez, the capital of the southeast province of Paktia in Afghanistan.

31 Mar 2010

CVS Caremark awarded Specialty Pharmacy accreditation from URAC

CVS Caremark announced today that it has been awarded Specialty Pharmacy accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.

31 Mar 2010

UHC awards Great American Insurance with 3-year agreement for equipment asset management

Today the University HealthSystem Consortium announced that it has awarded a 3-year agreement for equipment asset management to Great American Insurance Company, a member of Great American Insurance Group. Awarded through a competitive bid process, the agreement became effective on February 1, 2010.

30 Mar 2010

A-Life Medical renews extensive contract for CAC services with Associated Billing Services

A-Life Medical, Inc., the pioneer and leading provider of computer-assisted coding (CAC) products and services to the healthcare industry, announced today the renewal of an extensive contract with Associated Billing Services, Inc. Associated Billing Services provides medical billing and accounts receivable management services throughout Arizona. The company has worked with A-Life Medical for four years.

30 Mar 2010

Labor News and Research

Study shows benefits of oxytocin nasal spray in children with ASD

Creation of Healthcare Virtual Career Platform: Competition for $13.2M in grant funds

UAW suing GM over $450 million for retiree health benefits

Baxa releases DoseEdge TPN for automated TPN production

A-Life Hospital signs agreement to provide facility outpatient-based CAC services to OhioHealth

BD Diagnostics adds Innova Preanalytical Automated Microbiology Specimen Processor to product portfolio

Women with preeclampsia have fewer EPCs: Magee-Womens Research Institute

Some Democrats facing resistance at home - from both sides - for health reform votes

Aris Global introduces solution suite for integrating data from EDC and clinical safety

First Edition: April 5, 2010

Disability Leadership and Policy Summit to be hosted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

TUH remains open and continues to provide full array of quality services

American Career College offers new training program in health IT

Perception, rather than actual sleep quality may predict postpartum mood disturbances in new mothers

New book from AGA helps patients self-manage their IBD and challenges

IVAX Diagnostics reports net revenue of $4.5M for quarter ended December 31, 2009

Bayat Foundation inaugurates construction of Gawhartaj Bayat maternity hospital in Afghanistan

CVS Caremark awarded Specialty Pharmacy accreditation from URAC

UHC awards Great American Insurance with 3-year agreement for equipment asset management

A-Life Medical renews extensive contract for CAC services with Associated Billing Services

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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