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Pediatric physicians present 12 research abstracts, posters at Cardiology 2011

Pediatric cardiology researchers and clinicians gather this week in Scottsdale, Ariz. for Cardiology 2011, the 15th Annual Update on Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Disease, sponsored by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Original research from more than 30 cardiac programs in the U.S. and abroad is being presented throughout the meeting.

7 Feb 2011

Ameritox makes significant strides to advance its industry leadership position

Ameritox, the nation's leader in pain medication monitoring, made significant strides to advance its industry leadership position by strengthening the company's commitment to physicians and patients in the past twelve months.

5 Feb 2011

FDA to inspect Lannett's manufacturing facility for review of Morphine Sulfate NDA

Lannett Company, Inc., a manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals, today announced that it recently met with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss the status of the company's New Drug Application (NDA) for Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution as well as other pending product applications.

2 Feb 2011

Phase III study affirms safety and efficacy of Cumberland's Caldolor for post-operative pain

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced the publication of data affirming the safety and efficacy of Caldolor® (ibuprofen) Injection in treating post-operative pain in hospitalized patients. A Phase III study published in the peer-reviewed journal Pain Practice concluded that IV ibuprofen significantly reduced both morphine use and self-reported pain intensity in patients recovering from abdominal hysterectomy compared to morphine alone.

27 Jan 2011

Florida Society of Pain Management Providers commends new Pain Clinic regulations / Standards of Care

The Florida Society of Pain Management Providers commends the Florida Board of Medicine and the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine in their issuances of Pain Clinic regulations / Standards of Care.

25 Jan 2011

UWE researcher receives two CSPCT grants to improve clinical delivery of treatments

A researcher from the University of the West of England has been awarded two grants to fund work that will encourage people with serious joint conditions to move and excercise more.

24 Jan 2011

Roundup: Mass. BCBS chief on health costs; Georgia insurance exchange, Arizona waiver request

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed emergency legislation authorizing her to request a two-year waiver from the CMS to reduce Medicaid rolls by 280,000 people. Brewer said in a statement she intends to request the waiver as early as Monday. She added that she plans to meet with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in the coming weeks to discuss "the dire need for a Medicaid waiver for Arizona".

24 Jan 2011

Alliqua completes transdermal pain patch initial study for treatment of PHN

Alliqua, an advanced biomedical products company focused on the development and manufacturing of proprietary drug delivery and liver health technologies, announced today the successful completion of its initial study for the transdermal pain patch project.

20 Jan 2011

NQF implements quality measures pertaining to ambulatory emergency and urgent care

To improve healthcare quality and give patients and providers more information about the results of care, the National Quality Forum has endorsed 16 ambulatory care measures, with a particular focus on emergency and urgent care.

19 Jan 2011

Cadence launches OFIRMEV pain medication in the U.S.

Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the launch of OFIRMEV™ (acetaminophen) injection, the first and only intravenous (IV) formulation of acetaminophen to be approved in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved OFIRMEV in November 2010 for the management of mild to moderate pain, the management of moderate to severe pain with adjunctive opioid analgesics, and the reduction of fever.

18 Jan 2011

Roundup: Texas insurance exchange proposal; Ill. safety net hole; Iowa abortion decision

A key House GOP health policy writer has filed legislation to create a state-run health insurance exchange in Texas. A bill by Rep. John Zerwas, R-Katy, would create a Texas Health Insurance Connector, or simplified insurance market.

14 Jan 2011

20% of cancer survivors experience chronic pain: Study

Surviving cancer may also mean surviving pain, according to a study by the University of Michigan Health System showing 20 percent of cancer survivors at least two years post diagnosis have current cancer-related chronic pain.

13 Jan 2011

UnitedHealthcare selects Millennium as participating provider of pain management services

Millennium Laboratories, a leading provider of therapeutic drug monitoring and education to physicians and staff treating chronic pain, announced it will provide pain management and therapeutic drug monitoring services to physicians participating in UnitedHealthcare's national care provider network.

12 Jan 2011

Pain services severely inadequate: report

The Patients Association has urged the Government to create a clear care pathway for chronic pain services throughout the National Health Service. This came in after a survey of more than 4,000 patients revealed significant shortcomings in care.

11 Jan 2011

Abstral transmucosal tablets receive FDA approval, may help manage pain in cancer patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Abstral transmucosal tablets to manage breakthrough pain for adults with cancer.

9 Jan 2011

DJO Incorporated announces acquisition of Elastic Therapy

DJO Incorporated, a global provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, today announced the acquisition of Elastic Therapy, Inc. The acquisition closed yesterday, January 4, 2011.

6 Jan 2011

Bonovo Orthopedics announces closing of $10M Series C Preferred Stock financing

Bonovo Orthopedics, Inc., a leading provider of orthopedic products to the Chinese healthcare market, announced today that it closed a US$10 million Series C Preferred Stock financing. The financing was led by OrbiMed Asia Partners and was participated in by Legend Capital and Bonovo's existing shareholders.

24 Dec 2010

Take charge of your medical tests

Whether you're healthy or ill, there are a variety of medical tests your health care team might recommend for you. A yearly checkup often includes routine tests such as blood sugar and cholesterol levels, vision and hearing assessments, tests for heart functioning and others used to monitor a chronic condition—such as a lung function test for those with asthma.

20 Dec 2010

Vertical Health acquires prominent pain journal

Vertical Health, a leading health information company focused on pain management, musculoskeletal diseases and endocrine diseases, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Practical Pain Management, the most prominent pain journal for the practicing pain physician. This acquisition marks the next phase in Vertical Health's mission to serve the health information needs of patients suffering from pain and the physicians who treat them.

17 Dec 2010

Demand for clinical research professionals double

ResourcingPoint announces that demand for clinical research professional placement has doubled in the last two months. An increase in clinical activity across the industry, coupled with a strategic expansion of the ResourcingPoint database of professional staff, has enabled significant clinical outsourcing growth for the company. A variety of different companies, from emerging device to large pharma and CROs, rely on ResourcingPoint for their contracting needs.

15 Dec 2010