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Bryant Ranch Prepack tracks medications from its manufacture to the patient with E Pedigree

“More and more physicians are realizing that prescriptions that leave the office are like money walking out of the door,” said Fred Ganjian, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Bryant Ranch Prepack, a leading supplier of prepackaged physician-dispensed prescription programs. “In this day of continuing pressure on physicians to cover their costs, physician-dispensed prescriptions have become increasingly important to a physician’s bottom line,” he added.

11 Jan 2010

Vertex Pharmaceuticals plans proof-of-concept clinical trials in RA and epilepsy

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated today provided an update on key 2010 business priorities in conjunction with the 28th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. The company also discussed recent progress in its lead development programs in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and cystic fibrosis (CF) and outlined proof-of-concept clinical trials planned in other serious diseases for 2010.

11 Jan 2010

Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips and Ashley Koff join to help fans make their “Real Resolutions” a reality

Kettle Foods, maker of Kettle Brand® Baked Potato Chips, is kicking off the New Year by inviting fans to share their “Real Resolutions” for healthy eating and living.

9 Jan 2010

PEPFAR's second five-year phase will strengthen healthcare systems

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, has praised the recent announcement that the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) will increase its emphasis over the next five years on strengthening health systems in developing countries.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 9 Jan 2010

Excessive sweating disorder can negatively influence job prospects

If success is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration, then it might follow that the Hyperhidrosis sufferer should have no trouble gaining employment. Not so fast.

9 Jan 2010

Therma-Med develops plans to provide health and wellness products throughout North America

In an effort to move forward with plans to expand the scope of their business in the Health and Wellness industry, Therma-Med, Inc. has developed a plan to provide premium quality vitamins, supplements and natural wellness products throughout North America.

9 Jan 2010

Luna Innovations extends its development and supply agreement with Intuitive Surgical

Luna Innovations Incorporated announced today that it will be extending its development and supply agreement with Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG) to continue integrating Luna’s shape sensing technology into Intuitive’s products.

8 Jan 2010

New MOU between UNECE and EC for follow-up activities of ageing strategy

The European Centre has been mandated since 2002 to undertake follow-up activities of the "Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing" (MIPPAA). The work had been undertaken with a formal collaboration and the assistance of the UNECE, Geneva.

8 Jan 2010

Majority of long-term cancer survivors do not have access to personalized care services

An increasing number of people are surviving cancer, but many do not receive the services and support they need in the long term, Macmillan Cancer Support has said.

8 Jan 2010

Boar's Head launches campaign to encourage salt sensible food choices

Recognizing that salt consumption has long been a concern in matters of health, Boar's Head, one of the nation's leading manufacturers of deli meats and cheeses, reaffirms its commitment to wellness with a campaign that encourages salt sensible food choices. "Launch Your Assault on Salt," offers consumers who have concerns about their salt intake with advice about food options that fit their needs and shows them how, when managed wisely, it can be part of a healthy diet.

8 Jan 2010

CLSI’s document provides revised guidelines for screening cystic fibrosis

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) recently published Sweat Testing: Sample Collection and Quantitative Chloride Analysis; Approved Guideline—Third Edition (C34-A3). This document addresses appropriate methods of collection and analysis, quality control, and the evaluation and reporting of sweat test results for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.

7 Jan 2010

MedLink qualifies for 2010 PQRI programs

MedLink announced today that the MedLink EHR has been "qualified" by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for eligible providers to submit quality data to CMS for 2010 PQRI reporting.

7 Jan 2010

Concentra Urgent Care launches redesigned website to educate people on various health conditions

The launch of Concentra Urgent Care's redesigned Web site is just in time for the start of winter and those unexpected sniffles and sneezes that are common during the coming months. With a focus on ease-of-use for the consumer, the new site offers navigation features aimed at streamlining the online experience.

7 Jan 2010

Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicinef fellows receive AMIA awards

Jon D. Duke, M.D. and Jeffrey Klann, M.Eng., medical informatics fellows at the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine, have been recognized by the American Medical Informatics Association for their development and testing of two new physician support computer tools. Their

7 Jan 2010

CCAC doubles its efforts to convince Canadians to prevent colorectal cancer

Following the results of the Angus Reid Strategies and the Applied Health Research Centre at Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital survey conducted on behalf of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer finding that the majority of Canadians have a good understanding of the benefits of colorectal cancer screening, but are not taking action to get screened, the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada ("CCAC") is doubling its efforts in 2010 to convince Canadians that they must be more proactive concerning their health and the onset of colorectal cancer.

7 Jan 2010

BDI offers clinical programs to help overcome emotional and psychological issues associated with diabetes

As millions of Americans with diabetes are making New Year’s resolutions to eat better and exercise, there is one organization focused on an often ignored area of treatment: the emotional and psychological issues surrounding both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

7 Jan 2010

Physicians perform first implantation of leadless cardiac monitoring device for detecting arrhythmias

BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG, the pioneer of wireless remote monitoring technologies and leading manufacturer of implantable cardiac devices, today announced the first implantations of BIOTRONIK’s new leadless cardiac monitoring device performed by a team of physicians led by Professor Dr. Gerhard Hindricks, Director, Electrophysiology Department at the Leipzig Heart Center in Leipzig, Germany.

6 Jan 2010

HealthSpring establishes its presence on popular social media site Facebook

Medicare plan HealthSpring today became the first major Medicare Advantage plan to establish a presence on popular social media site Facebook.

6 Jan 2010

CAMH: Online interventions for problem alcohol use can be effective in changing drinking behaviours

A recent evaluation by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) shows that online interventions for problem alcohol use can be effective in changing drinking behaviours and offers a significant public health benefit.

6 Jan 2010

NXT Nutritionals Holdings provides 2010 outlook for investors

NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc. (“NXT Nutritionals”) developer and marketer of SUSTA™ Natural Sweetener, the great tasting, all-natural, healthier sweetener, today released a Letter to Shareholders from Michael McCarthy, president and Chief Executive Officer, providing investors and the investment community with its outlook for 2010.

6 Jan 2010

Website News and Research

Bryant Ranch Prepack tracks medications from its manufacture to the patient with E Pedigree

Vertex Pharmaceuticals plans proof-of-concept clinical trials in RA and epilepsy

Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips and Ashley Koff join to help fans make their “Real Resolutions” a reality

PEPFAR's second five-year phase will strengthen healthcare systems

Excessive sweating disorder can negatively influence job prospects

Therma-Med develops plans to provide health and wellness products throughout North America

Luna Innovations extends its development and supply agreement with Intuitive Surgical

New MOU between UNECE and EC for follow-up activities of ageing strategy

Majority of long-term cancer survivors do not have access to personalized care services

Boar's Head launches campaign to encourage salt sensible food choices

CLSI’s document provides revised guidelines for screening cystic fibrosis

MedLink qualifies for 2010 PQRI programs

Concentra Urgent Care launches redesigned website to educate people on various health conditions

Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicinef fellows receive AMIA awards

CCAC doubles its efforts to convince Canadians to prevent colorectal cancer

BDI offers clinical programs to help overcome emotional and psychological issues associated with diabetes

Physicians perform first implantation of leadless cardiac monitoring device for detecting arrhythmias

HealthSpring establishes its presence on popular social media site Facebook

CAMH: Online interventions for problem alcohol use can be effective in changing drinking behaviours

NXT Nutritionals Holdings provides 2010 outlook for investors

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