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Astra HR launches suite of resources for medical industry professionals to manage medical practices

At a time when 73% of medical practices cite dealing with operating costs rising more rapidly than revenues as a considerable or extreme challenge (Medical Group Management Association, July 2009 Member Opinion Survey), the unclear impact of recently passed healthcare reform legislation, termed the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," looms large for those who manage medical practices.

11 May 2010

AllerAir supports global awareness campaign on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome

This May, AllerAir is supporting Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and Chemical Injury Associations worldwide in their effort to spread Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome awareness

10 May 2010

Newly updated informational website on E. coli

An outbreak of E. coli O145 in three states has hospitalized 12, three of whom have developed hemolytic Uremic syndrome, a severe complication of E. coli infection. Victims in Michigan, Ohio, and New York are ill with E. coli O145, which has been linked to a recall of tainted lettuce by Freshway Foods.

7 May 2010

MFA reports continued growth in number of new policies issued

The latest Medicare Supplement membership figures show continued growth in the number of new policies being issued, according to Mark Farrah Associates. The number of policies issued in the last three years increased by 1.25% in 2009 when compared to the 2008 base. Growth slacked off somewhat compared to 2008 when carriers had experienced 2.67% growth in new policies. Nonetheless, this is encouraging as Medigap carriers are positioning to introduce new Plans M and N on June 1, 2010.

7 May 2010

CardioMEMS completes $37.9M financing

CardioMEMS, Inc., a medical technology company that has developed and is commercializing a proprietary wireless sensing and communication technology for the human body, today announced the completion of a $37.9M financing. The financing provides the company with capital to complete the company's CHAMPION clinical trial.

7 May 2010

NPWH launches ETIQ campaign to improve access to information about menopause, estrogen therapy

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health announced the launch of Estrogen Therapy I.Q. a campaign devoted to improving access to credible information about menopause and advances in estrogen therapy.

7 May 2010

M-3 Information introduces iPhone application for depression, anxiety disorders

M-3 Information entered the smart phone application environment by offering the M-3 Checklist, a scientifically validated screen for depression and anxiety disorders, at the iTunes store on Friday, April 30, 2010. Adapted from M-3 Information's existing mymoodmonitor.com website, this mobile version, called mym3, provides the same validated mental health questionnaire optimized for smart phones. A first in iPhone applications, mym3 is designed to create a bridge between user responses and recommendations set forth in the content-rich M3 website application.

7 May 2010

Gene patenting policies affect patient access to testing for disease-causing genes: Study

Policies allowing genes to be patented can make it more difficult for patients to access testing for important disease-causing gene mutations, according to a series of papers in a special online supplement published by Genetics in Medicine, the official peer-reviewed journal of The American College of Medical Genetics.

7 May 2010

Survey reveals low awareness of postherpetic neuralgia amongst Americans

The American Pain Foundation (APF) announced today at the American Pain Society (APS) Annual Meeting the results of a national survey that showed postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), also known as after-shingles pain, continues to be a condition with low awareness amongst Americans, demonstrating a need for health care provider (HCP) intervention.

7 May 2010

Weight Watchers reports 4.9% decrease in first-quarter 2010 revenue

Weight Watchers International, Inc. today announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended April 3, 2010, and reaffirmed its fiscal 2010 earnings guidance.

7 May 2010

Teleflex Medical voluntarily recalls certain lots of AQUA+FLEX Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier

Teleflex Medical has announced a worldwide voluntary recall initiated on March 19, 2010, affecting certain lot numbers of the Teleflex Medical AQUA+FLEX Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier (HCH) (catalog number 1570) a passive humidifier indicated for use to effectively warm and humidify inspired gas during mechanical ventilation.

6 May 2010

Curis reports net income of $4.8M for first-quarter 2010

Curis, Inc., a drug development company seeking to develop next generation targeted small molecule drug candidates for cancer treatment, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.

6 May 2010

Opinions: G8's track record; Maternal, child health; Chan on N. Korea; USAID, DDT in Haiti

In a Vancouver Sun opinion piece, columnist Barbara Yaffe writes about the "disappointing track record of delivery on past G8 aid promises" in light of recent concern over Canada's announcement that it will not fund abortion in its G8 initiative.

6 May 2010

Pharmacyclics reports total GAAP revenues of $2.1 million for third-quarter fiscal 2010

Pharmacyclics, Inc. today reported financial results for its third quarter ended March 31, 2010.

6 May 2010

BioScrip, drugstore.com form strategic partnership

drugstore.com, inc., a leading online retailer of health, beauty, vision and pharmacy products, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with BioScrip, Inc. (BIOS), through its BioScrip Pharmacy Services subsidiary, to sell the assets of its pharmacy subsidiary and to have BioScrip provide, through a strategic partnership, pharmacy services to drugstore.com customers. drugstore.com expects its customers' transition to the new platform to be seamless.

6 May 2010

Clinical Solutions introduces 'Seven competencies for e-care'

Clinical Solutions, the leading provider of health-based customer relationship management (CRM) and clinical content solutions, is today launching the 'Seven competencies of e-care' as the focal point for its new market strategy and website http://www.clinicalsolutions.com.

5 May 2010

University of Iowa develops iScrub Lite 1.5 application to monitor hand hygiene

One of the most common causes of preventable health care-associated infections is poor hand hygiene. iScrub Lite 1.5, an iPhone and iPod touch application developed at the University of Iowa, makes monitoring hand hygiene compliance more efficient and accurate.

5 May 2010

Scientists develop new web-based algorithm techniques to identify DNA sequences

Life is almost unbearably complex. Humans and mice, frogs and flies toggle genes on and off in dizzying combinations and sequences during their relentless march from embryo to death. Now scientists seeking to understand the machinations of the proteins behind the genomic wizard's screen have a powerful new tool at their disposal, courtesy of researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

5 May 2010

FDA requested to publish data supporting assertion on HPV types 6, 11 causing vulvar, vaginal cancers

A Connecticut cancer pathologist/physician/scientist with extensive experience in the field for the past half century has formally challenged the FDA to back claims on its website that human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes 6 and 11 cause vulvar and vaginal cancers in women.

5 May 2010

FDA's call for further review of pirfenidone disappointing for Pulmonary Fibrosis patients, says CPF

The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis (CPF), representing tens of thousands of patients, is responding to the news that the FDA chose to ask for further study of Pirfenidone, which will delay potential approval of the first drug in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF), a lethal lung disease that is irreversible, progressive and deadly in an average of three years. On March 9, 2010, an FDA Advisory Committee recommended approval of the drug by the FDA.

5 May 2010

Website News and Research

Astra HR launches suite of resources for medical industry professionals to manage medical practices

AllerAir supports global awareness campaign on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome

Newly updated informational website on E. coli

MFA reports continued growth in number of new policies issued

CardioMEMS completes $37.9M financing

NPWH launches ETIQ campaign to improve access to information about menopause, estrogen therapy

M-3 Information introduces iPhone application for depression, anxiety disorders

Gene patenting policies affect patient access to testing for disease-causing genes: Study

Survey reveals low awareness of postherpetic neuralgia amongst Americans

Weight Watchers reports 4.9% decrease in first-quarter 2010 revenue

Teleflex Medical voluntarily recalls certain lots of AQUA+FLEX Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier

Curis reports net income of $4.8M for first-quarter 2010

Opinions: G8's track record; Maternal, child health; Chan on N. Korea; USAID, DDT in Haiti

Pharmacyclics reports total GAAP revenues of $2.1 million for third-quarter fiscal 2010

BioScrip, drugstore.com form strategic partnership

Clinical Solutions introduces 'Seven competencies for e-care'

University of Iowa develops iScrub Lite 1.5 application to monitor hand hygiene

Scientists develop new web-based algorithm techniques to identify DNA sequences

FDA requested to publish data supporting assertion on HPV types 6, 11 causing vulvar, vaginal cancers

FDA's call for further review of pirfenidone disappointing for Pulmonary Fibrosis patients, says CPF

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