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MedNet Solutions' cloud-based eClinical technology platform wins Silver 2015 Stevie Award

MedNet Solutions, an innovative SaaS-based eClinical technology company that supports the entire spectrum of clinical research, is pleased to announce that iMedNet, the company's intuitive, flexible and affordable cloud-based eClinical technology platform, has been awarded a Silver 2015 Stevie Award by the American Business Awards in the Health Products & Services Website category.

23 Jun 2015

Promoting healthy foods to children

If the packaging has an appealing design, primary school children also reach for healthy foods. This was revealed in a study in cooperation with the Research Institute for Child Nutrition in Dortmund under the direction of scientists from the University of Bonn. The results are being published in advance online in the journal Frontiers in Psychology. The final version will be published shortly.

23 Jun 2015

Florida State Board of Pharmacy approves Unique Pharmaceuticals' license for sterile distribution

UNIQUE PHARMACEUTICALS, a 503B current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) Outsourcing Facility, today announced its licensure approval in Florida. The Florida State Board of Pharmacy review committee approved Unique Pharmaceuticals' license June 10 for distribution of sterile and non-sterile compounded medications.

23 Jun 2015

Golden Jubilee unveils new digital Quality Framework for healthcare

One year since their NHSScotland innovation leadership role was announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, the Golden Jubilee has unveiled their new digital Quality Framework.

23 Jun 2015

Despite global progress, unequal opportunities have left millions of world’s children living in poverty

The global community will fail millions of children if it does not focus on the most disadvantaged in its new 15-year development roadmap, UNICEF warned today.

23 Jun 2015

Climate change poses medical emergency, threatens 50 years of gains in global health

Climate change is a “medical emergency” says Commission author, but tackling it could be the greatest global health opportunity of the 21st century

23 Jun 2015

AMGA outlines policies to support care for the chronically ill

Today, the American Medical Group Association submitted a letter to the newly formed Senate Committee on Finance Chronic Care Workgroup outlining policies that would support care for the chronically ill.

23 Jun 2015

Despite Georgia's Smokefree Air Act, many restaurants and bars allow smoking

Despite the passage of Georgia's Smokefree Air Act in 2005, the number of restaurants and bars that allow smoking has doubled in recent years, according to researchers at Georgia State University's School of Public Health.

23 Jun 2015

UCSF researchers propose systematic methods to determine causes of death in patients with CIEDs

The current monitoring of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers and defibrillators may be underestimating device problems, according to UC San Francisco researchers who propose systematic methods to determine accurate causes of sudden death in those with CIEDs as well as improved monitoring for device concerns.

23 Jun 2015

UT System's clinical trials network can help get more effective drugs to patients faster

The University of Texas System has launched a groundbreaking clinical trials network to ensure drugs and therapies developed by researchers at UT institutions get to patients faster and are effective.

23 Jun 2015

Atrial fibrillation patients who stop blood thinners before elective surgery have less risk of major bleeding

Patients with atrial fibrillation who stopped taking blood thinners before they had elective surgery had no higher risk of developing blood clots and less risk of major bleeding compared to patients who were given a "bridge" therapy, according to research led by Duke Medicine.

23 Jun 2015

Study describes how stress-reduction program helps reduce anxiety among high school students

Amid reports that rank today's teens as the most stressed generation in the country, a new study offers hope for helping them effectively manage stress and build long-term resiliency.

23 Jun 2015

BooknHeal developing application to help people with mental health issues find the right psychotherapist

BooknHeal is a web service for appointment scheduling aiming to connect psychotherapists with people looking for help for mental health issues.

23 Jun 2015

Roche unveils series of new diagnostic technologies at EuroMedLab

Today at the 21st annual meeting of the IFCC-EFLM European Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicines in Paris, France, Roche unveiled a series of new diagnostic technologies.

23 Jun 2015

COCIR, HIMSS renew cooperation agreement to improve efficiency of healthcare systems

The European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society have renewed their cooperation agreement to progress their common goal of improving the use of information and management systems for the betterment of healthcare.

23 Jun 2015

The Miriam Hospital offers new surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia

The Minimally Invasive Urology Institute at The Miriam Hospital is offering UroLift as one of the newest surgical treatments available for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlarged prostate condition.

23 Jun 2015

MU researcher examines how sudden closure of safety-net agency affects clients, smaller organizations

Safety-net agencies, such as food banks and nonprofits offering health care, serve vulnerable individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and help them connect with services, such as health care, legal aid and housing.

23 Jun 2015

Findings could help improve patient care, reduce cancer screening costs around the world

A large clinical trial led by researchers at The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa has found that contrary to expectations, a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis does not improve cancer detection in people with unexplained blood clots in their legs and lungs.

23 Jun 2015

Centene recognized with Auburn University's Corporate Anti-Bullying Hero Award

Centene Corporation announced today that the company received the Corporate Anti-Bullying Hero Award at Auburn University's Anti-Bullying Summit in Peachtree City, Georgia.

22 Jun 2015

Tackling fuel poverty can help reduce debilitating sickle cell disease, save significant money for NHS

Tackling fuel poverty in the homes of people with sickle cell disease could reduce debilitating attacks and save significant money for the NHS, according to a study by Sheffield Hallam University funded by the Chesshire Lehmann Fund.

22 Jun 2015

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MedNet Solutions' cloud-based eClinical technology platform wins Silver 2015 Stevie Award

Promoting healthy foods to children

Florida State Board of Pharmacy approves Unique Pharmaceuticals' license for sterile distribution

Golden Jubilee unveils new digital Quality Framework for healthcare

Despite global progress, unequal opportunities have left millions of world’s children living in poverty

Climate change poses medical emergency, threatens 50 years of gains in global health

AMGA outlines policies to support care for the chronically ill

Despite Georgia's Smokefree Air Act, many restaurants and bars allow smoking

UCSF researchers propose systematic methods to determine causes of death in patients with CIEDs

UT System's clinical trials network can help get more effective drugs to patients faster

Atrial fibrillation patients who stop blood thinners before elective surgery have less risk of major bleeding

Study describes how stress-reduction program helps reduce anxiety among high school students

BooknHeal developing application to help people with mental health issues find the right psychotherapist

Roche unveils series of new diagnostic technologies at EuroMedLab

COCIR, HIMSS renew cooperation agreement to improve efficiency of healthcare systems

The Miriam Hospital offers new surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia

MU researcher examines how sudden closure of safety-net agency affects clients, smaller organizations

Findings could help improve patient care, reduce cancer screening costs around the world

Centene recognized with Auburn University's Corporate Anti-Bullying Hero Award

Tackling fuel poverty can help reduce debilitating sickle cell disease, save significant money for NHS

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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