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Surgeons complete first phase of certification training to implant temporary CardioWest Total Artificial Heart

On March 4 & 5, the surgical team from the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, led by Dr. Petros Sfirakis, Director of the Transplantation Department & Mechanical Support Unit and Dr. Louis Louca, Surgeon/VAD Coordinator, completed the first phase of certification training to implant the SynCardia temporary CardioWest™ Total Artificial Heart.

9 Mar 2010

Elderly women over 70 have higher prevalence of cancer detected in second breast by MRI

Postmenopausal women, including those over 70 years old, who have been newly diagnosed with cancer in one breast have higher cancer detection rates when the other breast is scanned for tumors with MRI, compared to premenopausal women, say researchers at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida.

9 Mar 2010

Novel interventions for New World hemorrhagic fevers needed

New World hemorrhagic fevers are emerging infectious diseases found in South America that can cause terrible, Ebola-like symptoms. Current treatments are expensive and only partially effective.

9 Mar 2010

Chicago Female Condom Campaign: Educating women about HIV/AIDS and FC2 Female Condom

The Female Health Company is supporting the launch of a social marketing campaign in Chicago that will educate women about HIV/AIDS and boost awareness, availability, and access to the FC2 Female Condom®, the only FDA approved woman-initiated HIV prevention method currently available.

9 Mar 2010

Well-characterized molecular alterations of sarcomas make them ideal models for developing new therapies

New breakthrough treatments for the most common cancers could soon come from cutting-edge research into some of the world's rarest tumors.

9 Mar 2010

Study suggests early warning signs for autism spectrum disorders within families

A new study suggests a trend toward developing hyperactivity among typically developing elementary-school-aged siblings of autistic preschoolers and supports the notion that mothers of young, autistic children experience more depression and stress than mothers with typically developing children.

9 Mar 2010

Gender inequality killing millions of women in Asia, report finds

"Nearly 100 million women across Asia have 'disappeared' because of a huge and growing gender gap that has fatally deprived them of access to health care and food and has led to widespread abortions of female fetuses, according to a U.N. report released Monday," the Associated Press reports.

9 Mar 2010

Increasing cost of universal health care in Canada to handcuff governments' ability to provide different services: Poll

A poll of Canadians conducted for the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) shows that most feel the steadily increasing cost of providing universal health care in Canada will handcuff governments' ability to provide services such as education, transportation and pension benefits.

9 Mar 2010

Three researchers to be honored with SBS Award for achievement in biomolecular sciences and lead discovery

The Society for Biomolecular Sciences will honor three researchers for their substantial contributions to the field of drug discovery. Each recipient will accept their award and speak at the SBS 16th Annual Conference & Exhibition in Phoenix, Arizona, April 11-15, 2010.

9 Mar 2010

RDS launches international outreach program on cognitive impairment in Down syndrome patients

Research Down Syndrome has launched an international outreach program to focus awareness and support for the rapidly advancing area of biomedical research leading to safe and effective approved medical therapies to treat cognitive impairment in individuals of all ages with Down syndrome -- improving memory, learning and communication.

9 Mar 2010

Orthofix International announces sale of vascular business assets to Covidien

Orthofix International N.V. announced today it has sold the assets of its vascular business, including its AV-Impulse® mechanical compression technology, to Covidien.

9 Mar 2010

Prostate-specific dietary supplements discouraged during radiation therapy treatments: Study

Prostate-specific dietary supplements should not be taken during radiation therapy treatments because they have been shown to increase the radiosensitivity of normal prostate cell lines, leading to normal tissue complications, according to a study in the March issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology.

8 Mar 2010

State of Pennsylvania awards Medicaid managed care contract to Aetna Better Health

The State of Pennsylvania notified Aetna that it has awarded a Medicaid managed care contract to Aetna Better Health,SM Aetna’s Medicaid business.

8 Mar 2010

Gentiva Health Services acquires Heart to Heart Hospice

Gentiva Health Services, Inc., a leading provider of home health and hospice services, announced today that it has acquired Mississippi-based Heart to Heart Hospice.

8 Mar 2010

Luminetx, Alliance Medical sign exclusive national sales distribution agreement

Luminetx®, a division of Christie Medical Holdings, Inc. and recently acquired by Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., has signed an exclusive national sales distribution agreement with New Alliance of Independent Medical Distributors, Inc., DBA Alliance Medical. The agreement, effective last month, aligns the medical device company with Alliance Medical, the nation’s largest consortium of specialty medical sales distribution companies for intravenous devices, with comprehensive access to the U.S. acute, oncology and home health markets.

8 Mar 2010

Global Genes Project: World Rare Disease Day 2010, a tremendous success

The Global Genes Project, a worldwide rare disease awareness initiative, today announced the success from its World Rare Disease Day 2010 efforts and laid out plans for future rare disease awareness campaigns.

8 Mar 2010

National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS in the U.S. and the World

The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS begins Sunday, March 7th – Saturday, March 13th, 2010, with Churches, Synagogues, Temples and Homes calling Americans to teach, advocate and pray for the healing of AIDS in the United States and the World.

8 Mar 2010

DaVita's presentations at ADC: New developments in the field of CKD, Vascular Access and Home Modalities

DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), in conjunction with DaVita Clinical Research®, today announced that company representatives will present 20 presentations at the 30th Annual Dialysis Conference scheduled for March 6 – 9 in Seattle.

8 Mar 2010

APA announces winners of Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards

Employers who understand the link between employee well-being and organizational performance are best positioned for success in the economic recovery, the American Psychological Association reported at its Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards ceremony this weekend. APA recognized five organizations for their comprehensive efforts to promote employee health and well-being while enhancing organizational performance.

8 Mar 2010

18th EJAF Academy Awards Viewing Party raises $3.7M for fight against AIDS

Sir Elton John and David Furnish hosted the 18th Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards® Viewing Party and raised $3.7 Million for the fight against AIDS. Presented by Chopard, Jo and Raffy Manoukian and Neuro Drinks, the EJAF Viewing Party continues to be the leading fundraiser on Oscar night in Hollywood.

8 Mar 2010

Education News and Research

Surgeons complete first phase of certification training to implant temporary CardioWest Total Artificial Heart

Elderly women over 70 have higher prevalence of cancer detected in second breast by MRI

Novel interventions for New World hemorrhagic fevers needed

Chicago Female Condom Campaign: Educating women about HIV/AIDS and FC2 Female Condom

Well-characterized molecular alterations of sarcomas make them ideal models for developing new therapies

Study suggests early warning signs for autism spectrum disorders within families

Gender inequality killing millions of women in Asia, report finds

Increasing cost of universal health care in Canada to handcuff governments' ability to provide different services: Poll

Three researchers to be honored with SBS Award for achievement in biomolecular sciences and lead discovery

RDS launches international outreach program on cognitive impairment in Down syndrome patients

Orthofix International announces sale of vascular business assets to Covidien

Prostate-specific dietary supplements discouraged during radiation therapy treatments: Study

State of Pennsylvania awards Medicaid managed care contract to Aetna Better Health

Gentiva Health Services acquires Heart to Heart Hospice

Luminetx, Alliance Medical sign exclusive national sales distribution agreement

Global Genes Project: World Rare Disease Day 2010, a tremendous success

National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS in the U.S. and the World

DaVita's presentations at ADC: New developments in the field of CKD, Vascular Access and Home Modalities

APA announces winners of Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards

18th EJAF Academy Awards Viewing Party raises $3.7M for fight against AIDS

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