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Doctor Evidence to contribute valuable clinical data to IBM Watson's oncology solutions, developer ecosystem

Today, Doctor Evidence, a clinical health research data provider, announced a content partnership with IBM Watson to contribute valuable clinical cancer research content to Watson's oncology solutions and developer ecosystem.

30 May 2015

Researchers explore new approaches to designing prosthetic limb with the ability to feel

Researchers are exploring new approaches to designing prosthetic hands capable of providing "sensory feedback." Advances toward developing prostheses with a sense of touch are presented in a special topic article in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 May 2015

Cannabis business certification program to be held at CWCBExpo

A six-hour certification program on "How to Open a Cannabis Business," is being presented at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) at the Javits Center in New York, NY.

30 May 2015

Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach to host upcoming silent auction to support Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach hopes to share the art of giving by hosting an upcoming silent auction. Donated by local artist Bridget Hardenbrook, "Koi Commotion" will be on display from May 30, 2015, through 2 p.m. June 7, 2015.

30 May 2015

The Union calls on countries to join together to uphold tobacco packaging and labelling laws

On World No Tobacco Day 2015, The Union calls on countries to work together to introduce and uphold the tobacco packaging and labelling laws that have proven both to help tobacco users quit and discourage others from trying these highly addictive products.

30 May 2015

Scientists study active substance against dreaded hospital pathogen Staphylococcus aureus

In the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), scientists from the universities of Tübingen, Münster and Munich join forces and prepare together with the company Hyglos clinical studies on an active substance against the dreaded hospital pathogen Staphylococcus aureus: A highly effective protein from bacteria-specific viruses, so-called bacteriophages, shall rapidly kill the bacteria, which frequently occur in the nose.

30 May 2015

UL, MasterControl sign collaborative agreement to support medical industry

Today, UL LLC, a global safety science organization, and MasterControl, a leading global provider of electronic quality management systems (EQMS) and quality consulting services, announce a collaborative agreement which will leverage the strengths of both organizations to support the medical industry with both quality system implementation and comprehensive advice and guidance for successful global regulatory submissions.

30 May 2015

Alliance Principle Ingredients/Neutrical Solutions recalls Galenic Health Ginger in Bentonite

Alliance Principle Ingredients/Neutrical Solutions Inc., in consultation with Health Canada, is recalling the health product Galenic Health Ginger in Bentonite (NPN 80053535) due to unacceptable levels of lead for adolescents and children. The product currently contains levels of lead beyond permitted limits for children, but within acceptable limits for adult dosing.

30 May 2015

People with cognitive impairment have altered responses to pain

People with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment (CI) have altered responses to pain, with many conditions associated with increased pain sensitivity, concludes a research review in PAIN, the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain.

29 May 2015

CapsuleTech recognized with 2015 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Leadership

Based on its recent analysis of the medical device integration solutions market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes CapsuleTech with the 2015 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Leadership. CapsuleTech's vendor-agnostic SmartLinx medical device information system (MDIS) has emerged as a valuable data management solution that ties together the medical devices across a healthcare enterprise into a unified system that not only captures and distributes patient clinical data, but also makes available operational data about the devices themselves.

29 May 2015

Second phase of Nutrition Facts Education Campaign launched in Canada

The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, today launched the second phase of the Nutrition Facts Education Campaign (NFEC) to help Canadians make more informed food choices for themselves and their families.

29 May 2015

AAWC educates public on current, evidence-based practices in wound care

Educating the community continues to be a major focus of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC), which was incorporated in 1995.

29 May 2015

PDA extends support to Johnson & Johnson Kilmer Conference on sterility assurance and sterilization

The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) proudly announces that it will be a supporting organization of the Johnson & Johnson Kilmer Conference on sterility assurance and sterilization in 2016.

29 May 2015

Federal funding constraints may jeopardize nation's research enterprise, undermine patient care

Constraints in federal funding, compounded by declining clinical revenue, jeopardize more than the nation's research enterprise.

29 May 2015

New research shows wide variation in organ donation rates across the country

More than 123,000 Americans are currently waiting for lifesaving organ transplants, but 21 patients die each day because there aren't enough organs to go around. New research shows wide variation in the number of eligible organ donors whose loved ones consent to organ donation across the country.

29 May 2015

New MSU research finds that use of tablets can help older adults cross the 'digital divide'

One way to help the elderly cross what's known as the "digital divide" is the use of tablets, those smaller, lighter, easy-to-use computers that seem to be taking the place of laptops.

29 May 2015

For World No-Tobacco Day WHO makes a stand against illicit tobacco trade

May 31 2015 is World No Tobacco Day and the World Health Organization (WHO) is using this opportunity to bring attention to the illicit trade in tobacco and try to bring an end to it by urging Member States to sign the Protocol to Eliminate the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products...

29 May 2015

Henry Schein Disaster Relief Hotline now open for customers affected by storms in U.S. South-Central Region

Henry Schein, Inc., the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, today reminded its customers that the Henry Schein Disaster Relief Hotline is open for dentists, physicians and veterinarians who experience operational, logistical or financial issues as a result of the disastrous storms in the South Central region of the U.S.

29 May 2015

Practical guidance to ensure safe use of flavourings in e-cigarettes

The first practical guide to ensure the safe use of flavourings in e-cigarettes has been published. E-cigarettes and other vaping products contain a nicotine-based liquid that is vapourised and inhaled. There is no combustion so the user inhales vapour, not smoke. This means that e-cigarettes deliver nicotine without smoke toxicants. However, some in the public health community still have expressed concerns over the potential health impacts of flavourings used in e-cigarettes.

29 May 2015

AlloSource's AlloWrap DS amniotic membrane moved to high-cost reimbursement category

AlloSource, one of the nation's largest providers of cartilage, cellular, bone, skin and soft-tissue allografts for use in surgical procedures and wound care to advance patient healing, today announced that AlloWrap DS, its double-sided human amniotic membrane allograft, has been moved to the high-cost reimbursement category.

29 May 2015

Healthcare News

Doctor Evidence to contribute valuable clinical data to IBM Watson's oncology solutions, developer ecosystem

Researchers explore new approaches to designing prosthetic limb with the ability to feel

Cannabis business certification program to be held at CWCBExpo

Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach to host upcoming silent auction to support Children's Hospital Los Angeles

The Union calls on countries to join together to uphold tobacco packaging and labelling laws

Scientists study active substance against dreaded hospital pathogen Staphylococcus aureus

UL, MasterControl sign collaborative agreement to support medical industry

Alliance Principle Ingredients/Neutrical Solutions recalls Galenic Health Ginger in Bentonite

People with cognitive impairment have altered responses to pain

CapsuleTech recognized with 2015 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Leadership

Second phase of Nutrition Facts Education Campaign launched in Canada

AAWC educates public on current, evidence-based practices in wound care

PDA extends support to Johnson & Johnson Kilmer Conference on sterility assurance and sterilization

Federal funding constraints may jeopardize nation's research enterprise, undermine patient care

New research shows wide variation in organ donation rates across the country

New MSU research finds that use of tablets can help older adults cross the 'digital divide'

For World No-Tobacco Day WHO makes a stand against illicit tobacco trade

Henry Schein Disaster Relief Hotline now open for customers affected by storms in U.S. South-Central Region

Practical guidance to ensure safe use of flavourings in e-cigarettes

AlloSource's AlloWrap DS amniotic membrane moved to high-cost reimbursement category

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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