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ResearchDx expands operations to focus on Middle East clinical laboratory and diagnostics markets

ResearchDx, LLC of Irvine, California, USA today announced an expansion of its operations to focus on the important Middle East clinical laboratory and diagnostics markets.

27 Jan 2014

Organ and tissue donation saves lives

OneLegacy, the non-profit, federally designated organ, eye and tissue recovery agency serving the seven-country greater Los Angeles area, today issued the following statement: "Kim Pham, the 23-year-old woman who died from her injuries after being assaulted outside a Santa Ana nightclub on Jan. 18, saved five lives through the donation of her heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas and liver to patients on the national organ transplant waiting list.

27 Jan 2014

ABIHM expands to become the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine

In 2014, the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABIHM) will expand to become an international academy, the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM).

27 Jan 2014

Jersey Shore University earns Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for inpatient diabetes care program

Jersey Shore University Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™ for its inpatient diabetes care program by providing the best care available for patients with diabetes, and successfully meeting The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety.

27 Jan 2014

SPHeRE programme in population health and health services research receives €6.3 million

Risk of suicide after self-harm; work stress in non-consultant hospital doctors; and monitoring and assessing the impact of the economic crisis on the Irish health system are among the research areas that will be explored by scholars of an innovative new PhD programme in population health and health services research.

27 Jan 2014

Omnicell’s Pandora business analytics solutions now available in the Middle East markets

Omnicell, Inc. (OMCL) today announced that its Pandora® business analytics solutions are now available for customers in the Middle East markets.

From Omnicell, Inc. 27 Jan 2014

Music therapy interventions may provide essential psychosocial support to young patients with cancer

A new study has found that adolescents and young adults undergoing cancer treatment gain coping skills and resilience-related outcomes when they participate in a therapeutic music process that includes writing song lyrics and producing videos.

27 Jan 2014

MGH Institute of Health Professions proposes to add new MPAS program

MGH Institute of Health Professions plans to add a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program to its menu of health professions degrees beginning in May 2015.

27 Jan 2014

Hols conveys product’s safety and cost effectiveness to managed care groups

Health Outcomes Liaisons (HOLs) play a critical role in conveying a therapy's safety and cost effectiveness to managed care groups. With billions in sales riding on effectively communicating with these organizations regarding products' cost effectiveness and safety, the biopharmaceutical industry has turned to HOLs to fill this critical communication role.

27 Jan 2014

Copenhagen researchers boost self-efficacy of diabetic patients through motivational health coaching

By means of so-called health coaching, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have helped a large group of diabetics to markedly improve their oral health.

27 Jan 2014

Magellan Health Services sets up toll-free number in response to shooting at Columbia mall

Magellan Health Services, a specialty health care management organization with deep ties to the Columbia, Maryland area, today announced that, in response to the shooting at The Mall in Columbia, it has set up a 24-hour toll-free hotline for individuals to access, regardless of whether or not they are Magellan members.

27 Jan 2014

FRC releases statement in response to Supreme Court issuing interim injunction to Little Sisters of the Poor

Family Research Council (FRC) President Tony Perkins released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court issuing a temporary injunction in the case involving the Little Sisters of the Poor against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate.

27 Jan 2014

Training can transform market researchers to trusted business advisors, finds study

Markets research analysts can be trusted advisers who provide organizations with a strategic and tactical direction for navigating a fiercely competitive marketplace.

27 Jan 2014

US bishops commend Supreme Court injunction for Little Sisters of the Poor against HHS’ contraception mandate

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) welcomed the move by the U.S. Supreme Court, January 24, to extend an injunction granted by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, December 31, exempting the Little Sisters of the Poor and others in their lawsuit from the Department of Health and Human Services' contraception mandate while their appeal is pending.

27 Jan 2014

Vision Direct experiences continued growth after 15 years

Contact lenses were extortionately expensive and unattainable in the UK unless purchased through opticians.

27 Jan 2014

5WPR adds the Salerno Center to its roster of health, wellness and nutrition clients

5W Public Relations, one of the 25 largest independent public relations agencies in the U.S., today announced the addition of The Salerno Center to its diverse roster of health, wellness and nutrition clients.

27 Jan 2014

Saga ends: Texas woman disconnected from ventilator

News outlets covered the final outcome of a court order.

27 Jan 2014

Study: Patients feel safer when they receive surgical safety checklist

Patients feel safer - and likely are safer - when they receive a surgical safety checklist and request that their health care providers use it, suggests a pilot study being presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2014.

25 Jan 2014

Fluoridation fails as America's cavity crisis escalates

Today is the 69th birthday of water fluoridation – the top public health blunder of all time, reports the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc. (NYSCOF)

25 Jan 2014

OB/GYN doctor receives OBHG's 2013 Physician of the Year award

In 2013 Ob Hospitalist Group launched the Founder's Award Program; a recognition program designed to honor those employees who embrace OBHG's core values, contribute to our vision of elevating the standard of women's healthcare, and share OBHG founder, Dr. Chris Swain's vision that every expectant mother receives timely, consistent, unconditional, quality medical care by a physician when presenting to the Labor and Delivery Unit. Proudly we announce the first of these awards: the 2013 Physician of the Year, and the recipient, Dr. Dalibor Hradek.

25 Jan 2014

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ResearchDx expands operations to focus on Middle East clinical laboratory and diagnostics markets

Organ and tissue donation saves lives

ABIHM expands to become the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine

Jersey Shore University earns Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for inpatient diabetes care program

SPHeRE programme in population health and health services research receives €6.3 million

Omnicell’s Pandora business analytics solutions now available in the Middle East markets

Music therapy interventions may provide essential psychosocial support to young patients with cancer

MGH Institute of Health Professions proposes to add new MPAS program

Hols conveys product’s safety and cost effectiveness to managed care groups

Copenhagen researchers boost self-efficacy of diabetic patients through motivational health coaching

Magellan Health Services sets up toll-free number in response to shooting at Columbia mall

FRC releases statement in response to Supreme Court issuing interim injunction to Little Sisters of the Poor

Training can transform market researchers to trusted business advisors, finds study

US bishops commend Supreme Court injunction for Little Sisters of the Poor against HHS’ contraception mandate

Vision Direct experiences continued growth after 15 years

5WPR adds the Salerno Center to its roster of health, wellness and nutrition clients

Saga ends: Texas woman disconnected from ventilator

Study: Patients feel safer when they receive surgical safety checklist

Fluoridation fails as America's cavity crisis escalates

OB/GYN doctor receives OBHG's 2013 Physician of the Year award

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

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