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Lerner Medical Devices selects QuantumMethod for branding and launching its Levia phototherapy device

QuantumMethod announced today that Lerner Medical Devices, Inc. has selected the firm as agency of record, tasked with branding and launching Levia®, the company's new Personal Targeted Phototherapy™ device for the self-treatment of psoriasis. Levia® enables their patients to target their small area and scalp psoriasis with therapeutic ultraviolet light via proprietary delivery systems designed for precise, fast and safe treatment.

11 Nov 2009

VeriChip announces the completion of Steel Vault acquisition

VeriChip Corporation, a provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, and Steel Vault Corporation, a premier provider of identity security products and services, announced today that VeriChip has completed its acquisition of Steel Vault to provide unique health and security identification tools to protect consumers and businesses. In conjunction with the merger, VeriChip has changed its name to PositiveID ("PositiveID" or the "Company").

11 Nov 2009

Despite economic slowdown, Central and Eastern European countries still represent an attractive healthcare market

Despite the global economic decline, Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania still represent an attractive healthcare market.

10 Nov 2009

Fun and creativity with Sick Day Survival Kit

Flu season officially begins this month, and many kids are already sneezing and coughing their way home from school early. While health officials can guide parents about how to care for their sick children, they cannot help with another pressing issue on most parents’ minds – “how am I going to entertain my sick child for an entire week at home?”

10 Nov 2009

Landauer announces GPS acquisition

Landauer, Inc. (NYSE: LDR), a recognized leader in personal and environmental radiation monitoring services, today announced the completion of two acquisitions in accordance with its long-term strategic priorities.

10 Nov 2009

SuperGen to stage presentations to review clinical and non-clinical advances in different compounds

SuperGen, Inc., a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel cancer therapies, today announced the acceptance of seven abstracts for poster presentations on November 16, 17 and 18, 2009 at the 2009 AACR-NCI-EORTC Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics conference in Boston, MA.

9 Nov 2009

Betterthanmedicare.com helps plug the "donut hole", offers discounts on drugs

With his proposed health care reform plan, President Barack Obama has set his sights on cutting name-brand prescription drug costs by 50 percent for Medicare patients who fall into the "Part D" coverage gap, universally known as the "donut hole." Plan advocates rave about the potential cost-cutting and feel it's a promising start to health care reform.

7 Nov 2009

Transatlantic task force to address antibiotic resistance established, experts welcome initiative

Experts on both sides of the Atlantic applaud President Barack Obama and Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, representing the European Union (EU) Presidency, for establishing a transatlantic task force to address antibiotic resistance, an urgent and growing problem that threatens patient safety and public health worldwide.

7 Nov 2009

Experts applaud the EU Presidency for establishing a transatlantic task force to address antibiotic resistance

7 Nov 2009

Only 30 per cent of bystanders in Toronto who witness a cardiac arrest willing to help, say researchers

Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital working in conjunction with EMS services, paramedics and fire services across Ontario found that a bystander who attempts cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can quadruple the survival rate to over 50 per cent. But Dr. Laurie Morrison and the research team at Rescu (www.rescu.ca) have found only 30 per cent of bystanders in Toronto are willing to help, one of the lowest rates of bystanders helping others in the developed world.

7 Nov 2009

GeoVax Labs announces financial results and operational update for the third quarter of 2009

GeoVax Labs, Inc., an Atlanta-based, biopharmaceutical company developing human vaccines for diseases caused by HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and other infectious agents, today announced its third quarter 2009 financial results and provided an operational update.

6 Nov 2009

Preparis unveils new website to help businesses and employees prepare for swine flu pandemic

Preparis, Inc. today associated the rapid spread of H1N1 pandemic to the high percentage of companies that are not doing enough to prevent its spread in the workplace. In response, the company has unveiled a special website dedicated to helping businesses and their employees prepare for the “swine flu” pandemic. This free service, called H1N1 Central, takes a decidedly business-centric and hands-on approach. It can be found at www.preparis.com.

6 Nov 2009

Third-quarter 2009 financial results announced by Inhibitex

Inhibitex, Inc., today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. The Company held cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $21.1 million at September 30, 2009, as compared to $33.1 million at December 31, 2008.

6 Nov 2009

Smith & Nephew reports third quarter 2009 financial results

Smith & Nephew Q3 Results - continued strong profit performance 6 November 2009 Smith & Nephew plc (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology business, announces its results for the third quarter ended 26 September 2009.

6 Nov 2009

Older Americans in for the sham of the century: RetireSafe

In a statement released today, RetireSafe President Thair Phillips calls AARP's endorsement of the House health care bill the greatest fraud against seniors in the 21st century. He said, "AARP, easily the most influential seniors lobby, is using their clout to get a bill passed that will slash Medicare and ration the health care of seniors."

6 Nov 2009

H1N1 Contingency Plan for business associations

IMW Consultants helps businesses limit financial losses from swine flu with a contingency plan that can be implemented in just a few hours.

6 Nov 2009

Bodhi Body selects public relations firm and marketing agency Zion & Zion

Bodhi Body is a new way to look at healthcare. Through the incorporation of integrated medical and wellness services ranging from IV therapy to yoga and naturopathic medicine, Bodhi Body improves quality of life. In an effort to launch the brand and facility with maximum impact and to rapidly recruit clients, the company has engaged top Phoenix public relations firm and marketing agency Zion & Zion.

6 Nov 2009

FDA clears ARKRAY's new GLUCOCARD Vital blood glucose monitoring system

ARKRAY, Inc., the world's 5th largest manufacturer of diabetes self-monitoring systems, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its new GLUCOCARD Vital blood glucose monitoring system.

5 Nov 2009

Home Diagnostics announces financial results for third quarter 2009; reports decreased gross margin

Home Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:HDIX), a leading manufacturer and marketer of diabetes testing supplies, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

5 Nov 2009

CIGNA reports consolidated revenues of $4.5 billion for the third quarter of 2009

CIGNA Corporation today reported shareholders’ net income of $329 million, or $1.19 per share, for the third quarter of 2009 compared with shareholders’ net income of $171 million, or $0.62 per share, for the same period last year. Shareholders’ net income for the third quarter 2009 included income related to the variable annuity products within our Run-off Reinsurance segment of $16 million after-tax, or $0.06 per share, primarily related to favorable performance in the equity markets.

5 Nov 2009

Website News and Research

Lerner Medical Devices selects QuantumMethod for branding and launching its Levia phototherapy device

VeriChip announces the completion of Steel Vault acquisition

Despite economic slowdown, Central and Eastern European countries still represent an attractive healthcare market

Fun and creativity with Sick Day Survival Kit

Landauer announces GPS acquisition

SuperGen to stage presentations to review clinical and non-clinical advances in different compounds

Betterthanmedicare.com helps plug the "donut hole", offers discounts on drugs

Transatlantic task force to address antibiotic resistance established, experts welcome initiative

Experts applaud the EU Presidency for establishing a transatlantic task force to address antibiotic resistance

Only 30 per cent of bystanders in Toronto who witness a cardiac arrest willing to help, say researchers

GeoVax Labs announces financial results and operational update for the third quarter of 2009

Preparis unveils new website to help businesses and employees prepare for swine flu pandemic

Third-quarter 2009 financial results announced by Inhibitex

Smith & Nephew reports third quarter 2009 financial results

Older Americans in for the sham of the century: RetireSafe

H1N1 Contingency Plan for business associations

Bodhi Body selects public relations firm and marketing agency Zion & Zion

FDA clears ARKRAY's new GLUCOCARD Vital blood glucose monitoring system

Home Diagnostics announces financial results for third quarter 2009; reports decreased gross margin

CIGNA reports consolidated revenues of $4.5 billion for the third quarter of 2009

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