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GlaxoSmithKline's Lamictal XR Extended-Release Tablets receive FDA approval

laxoSmithKline announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lamictal®XR™ (lamotrigine) Extended-Release Tablets as once-a-day, add-on therapy for epilepsy in patients ages 13 years and older with primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

29 Jan 2010

ConjuChem Biotechnologies reports financial results for fiscal year ended October 31, 2009

The Company's net loss for the quarter ended October 31, 2009 amounted to $2.5 million or ($0.01) per share, compared to $10.9 million or ($0.04) per share, for the quarter ended October 31, 2008.

29 Jan 2010

Agent-enhanced CT scan plays a supporting role in diagnosing severe cases of H1N1 flu virus

Published reports on the usefulness of CT scans for complicated H1N1 cases have spurred use of these procedures in U.S. hospitals. According to healthcare market research publisher Kalorama Information, this opens up a pathway of diagnostics for physicians and overall is a positive sign not only for the technology but also for companies making chemical agents for procedures.

29 Jan 2010

CoActiv Medical introduces new EXAM-PACS touch screen image viewing for Apple iPad

In the forefront of breaking technology, CoActiv Medical announces new EXAM-PACS touch screen image viewing for the recently announced Apple iPad large-screen digital viewing and communications device.

29 Jan 2010

Quantrx Biomedical signs agreement to acquire NuRx Pharmaceuticals

QuantRx Biomedical Corporation today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire NuRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: NUXP). The transaction is structured as a tax-free, all stock acquisition resulting in a combined company with no debt and a simplified ownership and capital structure.

29 Jan 2010

ECCO supports its member organisations' proposals for adapting the EU Clinical Trials Directive

In response to a European Commission consultation on the EU Clinical Trials Directive, ECCO - the European CanCer Organisation - has supported proposals by its member organisations for adapting the Directive's requirements to reflect practical necessities in cancer research and treatment.

29 Jan 2010

ChromoCure retains Patent & Intellectual Property Attorneys to assess its Intellectual Property portfolio

ChromoCure, Inc. -- The Company announced today, based on the recent validation of its cancer detection approach and efficacy of its proprietary Chromosomal Scanning Technology, that it has retained Patent & Intellectual Property Attorneys to assess its growing Intellectual Property portfolio and secure necessary filings and Patent protections.

29 Jan 2010

BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award granted to Robert J. Lefkowitz

The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Biomedicine category goes in this second edition to Prof. Robert J. Lefkowitz (1943, New York, United States), investigator in the Department of Medicine at Duke University (United States).

29 Jan 2010

Homeland security research initiatives to be discussed at DHS University Network Summit

The Department of Homeland Security's research arm, the Science & Technology Directorate (DHS S&T), invites you to the fourth annual DHS University Network Summit sponsored by S&T's Office of University Programs, March 10-12 at the Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW, Washington, D.C. Registration is free but space is limited. (http://www.orau.gov/dhssummit)

29 Jan 2010

National summit on coordinated effort to fight health care fraud

Attorney General Eric Holder and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today joined private sector leaders, law enforcement personnel and health care experts for a landmark National Summit on Health Care Fraud. The summit is the first national gathering on health care fraud between law enforcement and the private and public sectors and is part of the Obama Administration's coordinated effort to fight health care fraud.

29 Jan 2010

Universal Detection Technology responds to the U.S. Government's failure to address bioterrorism

Universal Detection Technology (www.udetection.com), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats and provider of counter-terrorism consulting and training services, responded today to a bipartisan congressional committee’s scathing report card failing the U.S. Government for adequately preparing the country for the threat of a bioterrorism attack.

29 Jan 2010

EZ-CAP celebrates its growth in 2009 and sees further expansion in 2010

EZ-CAP, the flagship product of MZI HealthCare, LLC (MZIHC), a leading provider of health plan administration software, celebrated growth in 2009 and sees further expansion in 2010.

29 Jan 2010

Econiche vaccine cited in February, 2010 issue of Scientific American

Bioniche Life Sciences Inc., a research-based, technology-driven Canadian biopharmaceutical company, today announced that Econiche(TM), the world's first vaccine developed to reduce the shedding by cattle of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157, has been cited in the February, 2010 issue of Scientific American (Vol. 302, # 2).

29 Jan 2010

New advances for detection of cancer featured as cover story in "Lab on a Chip" journal

New advances for the detection of cancer led by Rafael V. Davalos of the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Science (SBES) are featured as the cover story in the January 19, 2010 Royal Society of Chemistry's magazine, "Lab on a Chip," the premier journal for researchers in microfluidics.

29 Jan 2010

URAC's 2010 Best Practices Awards will recognize innovative leadership and successful health programs

URAC, the nation's leading health care accreditation and education organization, has issued a call for entries for its 2010 Best Practices Awards in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection to find which companies are setting the standard in advancing the role of consumers as active participants in health care.

29 Jan 2010

Targeted sequencing of exome can help identify potential disease-causing genes

Researchers from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Roche Applied Science have recently published a research study on human exome resequencing results from eight individuals that span across three generations of a family. The findings of this study showcased the value of targeted enrichment for family-based studies which allows researchers to quickly identify potential disease-causing genetic variants and will provide the data and information for further research to better understand disease and the impact across generations of a family.

29 Jan 2010

Thoratec reports revenues of $373.9M for fiscal 2009

Thoratec Corporation, a world leader in device-based mechanical circulatory support therapies to save, support and restore failing hearts, said today that a 30 percent growth in revenues from its Cardiovascular Division in fiscal 2009 led to a 19 percent increase in total 2009 revenues versus those in fiscal 2008.

29 Jan 2010

Childbirth Connection releases two landmark reports focusing maternity care in the U.S.

Childbirth Connection today released two landmark reports that create a framework for revamping maternity care in the U.S. and advancing health care reform: "2020 Vision for a High Quality, High Value Maternity Care System" and "Blueprint for Action."

29 Jan 2010

ECRI Institute publishes Health Devices guidance article for hospitals

Electronic health records (EHRs) are the future of medical record keeping. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) includes incentive payments for hospitals that adopt an EHR, but the timetable for implementation is especially tight.

29 Jan 2010

Collaborative approach will build drug system that works for patients, pharmacies, government

The Alberta Pharmacists' Association (RxA) and the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores (CACDS) stated that they strongly support the new pharmacy funding and services model agreement announced today by Alberta Health and Wellness (AHW).

29 Jan 2010

Technology News and Research

GlaxoSmithKline's Lamictal XR Extended-Release Tablets receive FDA approval

ConjuChem Biotechnologies reports financial results for fiscal year ended October 31, 2009

Agent-enhanced CT scan plays a supporting role in diagnosing severe cases of H1N1 flu virus

CoActiv Medical introduces new EXAM-PACS touch screen image viewing for Apple iPad

Quantrx Biomedical signs agreement to acquire NuRx Pharmaceuticals

ECCO supports its member organisations' proposals for adapting the EU Clinical Trials Directive

ChromoCure retains Patent & Intellectual Property Attorneys to assess its Intellectual Property portfolio

BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award granted to Robert J. Lefkowitz

Homeland security research initiatives to be discussed at DHS University Network Summit

National summit on coordinated effort to fight health care fraud

Universal Detection Technology responds to the U.S. Government's failure to address bioterrorism

EZ-CAP celebrates its growth in 2009 and sees further expansion in 2010

Econiche vaccine cited in February, 2010 issue of Scientific American

New advances for detection of cancer featured as cover story in "Lab on a Chip" journal

URAC's 2010 Best Practices Awards will recognize innovative leadership and successful health programs

Targeted sequencing of exome can help identify potential disease-causing genes

Thoratec reports revenues of $373.9M for fiscal 2009

Childbirth Connection releases two landmark reports focusing maternity care in the U.S.

ECRI Institute publishes Health Devices guidance article for hospitals

Collaborative approach will build drug system that works for patients, pharmacies, government

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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