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Study finds low multiple birth rates in 15 states that provide insurance coverage for IVF

Faced with the prospect of costly in vitro fertilization but with no help from insurance coverage, some infertile couples feel pressure to transfer multiple embryos in an attempt to ensure that the IVF is a success.

6 Apr 2011

VA plans to move its ground-breaking VistA EHR system to open source platform

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced plans to move its ground-breaking VistA electronic health record system to an open source platform.

6 Apr 2011

U.S. biotech company chooses OmniComm's SaaS model for 4 clinical studies

OmniComm Systems, Inc., one of the fastest growing companies in the EDC marketplace, today announced that its TrialMaster suite of applications and IVRS technology has been chosen by a prominent biotechnology company to manage their clinical data management and randomization needs for 4 key clinical trials.

6 Apr 2011

Two reports show drastic increase in opioid prescriptions in America

Two reports by addiction researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the National Institute on Drug Abuse show a drastic shift in prescribing patterns impacting the magnitude of opioid substance abuse in America.

6 Apr 2011

FDA approves NeuroVasx cPAX Aneurysm Treatment System

NeuroVasx announced today that the FDA has approved the cPAX Aneurysm Treatment System as a Humanitarian Use Device for the treatment of large, giant and wide-neck cerebral aneurysms, which are typically the most difficult to treat. The HDE allows for the treatment of up to 4,000 patients per year in the U.S.

6 Apr 2011

TomTec, GE partner to deliver enhanced cardiology patient care

GE Healthcare IT, a global leader in healthcare information technology, and TomTec Imaging Systems, a proven leader in cardiovascular ultrasound analysis, are working together to deliver enhanced patient care.

6 Apr 2011

New stethoscope for nurses from Littmann

A new stethoscope designed especially for nursing professionals has been launched by global technology company 3M. The Littmann Lightweight II S.E. stethoscope has a unique ovoid double-sided chestpiece for better movement around blood pressure cuffs and body contours, making it ideal for listening to blood pressure, chest, bowel, abdominal, heart, lung and breath sounds.

5 Apr 2011

Zebrafish research suggests new drug targets and markers to help treat melanoma

Thanks to the zebrafish, there is new hope for people with melanoma, an aggressive skin cancer that is responsible for approximately 8,700 deaths each year in the United States.

5 Apr 2011

Titan Spine's Endoskeleton lumbar interbody fusion devices receive European CE Mark Certification

Titan Spine, a medical device surface technology company focused on the development of innovative spinal interbody fusion implants, announced today that it has received CE Mark Certification to commercially release its line of Endoskeleton® lumbar interbody fusion devices in Europe.

5 Apr 2011

Viking 3D/HD Laparoscopic Vision System provides superior stereoscopic depth perception

Viking Systems, Inc., a leading worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of 3D and 2D visualization solutions for complex minimally invasive surgery, announced the results of a poster presentation that was given at the 2011 Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons ("SAGES") meeting held in San Antonio, on April 2, 2011.

5 Apr 2011

AlwaysCare implements Plexis Healthcare Systems' Quantum Choice claims processing software

AlwaysCare Benefits, Inc., one of the country's fastest-growing insurance providers, announced the successful implementation of Plexis Healthcare Systems' Quantum Choice claims processing software to enhance efficient administration of vision benefits on behalf of its insured Members and dependents and its rapidly growing national network of vision care Providers.

5 Apr 2011

R&D Directions names Novavax VLP influenza vaccine as one of top '100 great investigational drugs in development'

Novavax, Inc. announced that its virus-like particle (VLP) influenza vaccine has been named by the editors of R&D Directions magazine as one of the top "100 great investigational drugs in development" today. In its tenth annual list of promising clinical compounds, R&D Directions cited Novavax's virus-like-particle technology as a promising new approach to producing vaccines to prevent seasonal, H1N1 and avian influenza. The list reflects the current interests of industry observers and analysts and is described in the magazine's March 2011 issue.

5 Apr 2011

CAPP introduces new initiative on accountable care for public

The Council of Accountable Physician Practices, an affiliate of the American Medical Group Association, today announced a new initiative to provide the public, media, and policymakers with resources and information about the value of care coordination and accountable care to national health care reform.

5 Apr 2011

La Jolla acquires GliaMed's novel class of compounds

La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company today announced that it has acquired the rights to a novel class of compounds known as Regenerative Immunophilin Ligands from privately held GliaMed, Inc.

5 Apr 2011

Scripted engages CW Rainmakers for Genmed awareness campaign

Genmed Holding Corp. is pleased to announce Scripted Consulting has engaged the services of CW Rainmakers (CW) as an integral part of Scripted's company awareness campaign presently underway for Genmed. Scripted and CW are taking the lead in spreading the word about GENM and its unique, competitive advantages in the generic drug industry.

5 Apr 2011

Study finds substantial increase in pediatric CT in hospital emergency departments

Computed tomography examinations of children in hospital emergency departments increased substantially from 1995 to 2008, according to a new study published online and in the June print edition of Radiology. Researchers said the findings underscore the need for collaboration among medical professionals to ensure that pediatric CT is appropriately ordered, performed and interpreted.

5 Apr 2011

Toshiba highlights new enhancements for cardiac ultrasound imaging at ACC meeting

Ultrasound is often used as a first-line diagnostic exam to quickly and safely diagnose a range of patient conditions. At this year's American College of Cardiology annual meeting in New Orleans, April 2 - 5, 2011, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., will highlight new enhancements to its cardiac and shared service ultrasound systems that are designed to enhance cardiac ultrasound imaging.

5 Apr 2011

Central Texas Hospital to implement eCareSoft's inpatient EHR and revenue cycle management technology

eCareSoft announced today the completion of an agreement with Central Texas Hospital (CTH) to connect their network of six hospitals with eCareSoft's inpatient complete EHR and revenue cycle management technology.

5 Apr 2011

Siemens Hearing to unveil new instruments at AudiologyNOW! 2011

Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc., will unveil a host of products at the American Academy of Audiology AudiologyNOW! 2011 conference - including the new Aquaris™, the world's first, truly waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant digital hearing instrument.

5 Apr 2011

SBHCS selects McKesson to replace its multiple legacy medical imaging solutions

Saint Barnabas Health Care System, New Jersey's largest healthcare delivery system, has selected McKesson to replace its multiple legacy medical imaging solutions.

5 Apr 2011

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Study finds low multiple birth rates in 15 states that provide insurance coverage for IVF

VA plans to move its ground-breaking VistA EHR system to open source platform

U.S. biotech company chooses OmniComm's SaaS model for 4 clinical studies

Two reports show drastic increase in opioid prescriptions in America

FDA approves NeuroVasx cPAX Aneurysm Treatment System

TomTec, GE partner to deliver enhanced cardiology patient care

New stethoscope for nurses from Littmann

Zebrafish research suggests new drug targets and markers to help treat melanoma

Titan Spine's Endoskeleton lumbar interbody fusion devices receive European CE Mark Certification

Viking 3D/HD Laparoscopic Vision System provides superior stereoscopic depth perception

AlwaysCare implements Plexis Healthcare Systems' Quantum Choice claims processing software

R&D Directions names Novavax VLP influenza vaccine as one of top '100 great investigational drugs in development'

CAPP introduces new initiative on accountable care for public

La Jolla acquires GliaMed's novel class of compounds

Scripted engages CW Rainmakers for Genmed awareness campaign

Study finds substantial increase in pediatric CT in hospital emergency departments

Toshiba highlights new enhancements for cardiac ultrasound imaging at ACC meeting

Central Texas Hospital to implement eCareSoft's inpatient EHR and revenue cycle management technology

Siemens Hearing to unveil new instruments at AudiologyNOW! 2011

SBHCS selects McKesson to replace its multiple legacy medical imaging solutions

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