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QPharma releases iCertify 3.0 web-based learning application for life science industry

QPharma, Inc., the industry leader in regulatory and compliance solutions for the life science industry, announced today the release of its enhanced online training and certification program, iCertify 3.0.

21 Aug 2009

AETC Chicago launches 24/7 veterinary emergency care center

As of September 1, Chicago's approximately 1.6 million pets* will have access to 24-hour emergency medical attention - and ongoing hospitalization - should they fall victim to accident or illness. Located at 3927 W. Belmont, Animal Emergency & Treatment Center (AETC) is the only veterinary emergency and specialty center in the city to offer care at any hour of the day or night, 365 days a year.

21 Aug 2009

New website launched to determine sleep disorder

Nearly 20 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a serious health condition that has been linked to increased risks for obesity and weight gain, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, asthma and depression. Sleep apnea has also been cited by experts as the number one cause of car accidents. Ninety-five percent of sleep apnea cases go undiagnosed, putting the health of millions of Americans at risk.

21 Aug 2009

Agreement provides International Oncology Network with preferential access to Altos Solutions’ OncoEMR system

International Oncology Network (ION), a business unit of AmerisourceBergen’s Specialty Group, has entered into an agreement with Altos Solutions that gives ION’s membership of community-based oncology practices preferred access to OncoEMR, Altos Solutions’ electronic medical records (EMR) system.

21 Aug 2009

Enhanced version of iTriage application provides more information for iPhone users

Healthagen™, a developer of healthcare information software, today introduced a new, enhanced version of iTriage® for the iPhone. This update provides iPhone users with the same expanded data currently available in the iTriage product for .mobi browsers on smart phones at www.iTriageHealth.com, and allows medical facilities and providers to provide additional information about their services, including links to their web sites, informational text and video, to iTriage users through premier listings.

21 Aug 2009

10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair to focus on healthy cooking demonstrations

At the largest green gathering in the South, chefs, foodies and restaurants have the opportunity to show off their organic food products to an audience deeply interested in green lifestyles and healthy, organic eating. At the 10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair over 7500 people gather annually to explore products, organic food and technology that is sustainable, renewable, recyclable and geared to offering healthy, green-living choices.

21 Aug 2009

Omnicomm's TrialMaster EDC solution chosen by Impax Pharmaceuticals for study in Parkinson's disease

OmniComm Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: OMCM), one of the fastest growing companies in the EDC marketplace, today announced that Impax Pharmaceuticals, the brand division of Impax Laboratories, Inc., Hayward, CA, has selected the TrialMaster EDC solution for conducting a Phase III study in patients with Parkinson's Disease. "While managing a global multi site clinical trial there can be significant challenges in getting trial data when you want it and in the format that you need it," said Suneel Gupta, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer for Impax. "The TrialMaster EDC solution provides us with an intuitive and easy to use export tool that simplifies the process. After considering multiple different EDC solutions, we selected OmniComm Systems based on its customer driven approach and reputation for delivering unparalleled service and support. Additionally, its support of industry standards has enabled us to meet our very tight corporate timelines for this important study."

21 Aug 2009

New book explores neurobiology of pleasure

A sense of pleasure generated by the brain's hedonic neural systems is fundamental to daily life, and indeed has been essential to the evolution and survival of humans and most animals, say Morten Kringelbach and Kent Berridge, editors of Pleasures of the Brain. The rewards we experience through sensations such as food, sex and social interaction are driving forces necessary to maintain life, they argue.

20 Aug 2009

Kennedy pushes fast transition as hopes dim for his return to Washington

Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., "is trying to make sure that the leading cause in his life, better health coverage for all, advances in the event of his death" with a recent letter to Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and leaders in the state legislature, the Boston Globe reports.

20 Aug 2009

GS Gmbh to integrate Masimo Rainbow SET Pulse CO-Oximetry into corpuls patient monitoring modules

Masimo (Nasdaq: MASI), the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry(TM) and Measure-Through Motion and Low-Perfusion pulse oximetry, and GS Elektromedizinische Gerate G. Stemple GmbH, a German developer and manufacturer of innovative medical equipment for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS), today jointly announced a worldwide technology licensing agreement to integrate Masimo Rainbow SET Pulse CO-Oximetry into corpuls(R) patient monitoring modules. The agreement enables GS GmbH to expand the vital signs and noninvasive measurement capabilities of its defibrillators and patient monitoring systems to help EMS professionals detect and treat life-threatening conditions earlier.

20 Aug 2009

Helicos Genetic Analysis System to aid Ontario Institute for Cancer Research scientists in the study of cancer genomics

Helicos BioSciences Corporation (NASDAQ: HLCS), a life science company focused on innovative genetic analysis technologies, today announced the placement of a Helicos™ Genetic Analysis System at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) with Drs. Tom Hudson and John McPherson.

20 Aug 2009

Fluxion Biosciences receives a $1.8 million NIH grant for developing microfluidic platform

Fluxion Biosciences, a leading developer of microfluidic systems for functional cell analysis, today announced that it has received a $1.8 million NIH grant for the development of a high-throughput screening platform for anti-microbial drug discovery.

From Fluxion Biosciences 20 Aug 2009

URAC Health Utilization Management accreditation for Nationwide Better Health

Nationwide Better HealthSM, a leading provider of health and productivity management solutions, announced today that it has been awarded Health Utilization Management Accreditation from URAC, a Washington DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. URAC’s Health Utilization Management Accreditation standards require companies to establish a process to assess, plan and implement case management interventions.

20 Aug 2009

Massachusetts General Hospital selects BDV's video and audio solution for improving operating room efficiency

Black Diamond Video, Inc. (BDV) announces that Massachusetts General Hospital has selected BDV to integrate their state-of-the-art Integrated Digital Surgical Suites (IDSS) video and audio solution into their new operating rooms and vascular hybrid suites. The IDSS will enhance the quality and efficiency of care delivered by the Massachusetts General Hospital’s surgical, nursing, radiology, pathology and clinical engineering teams by providing high-resolution video routing, audio routing, multi-windowing, printing, recording and video streaming.

20 Aug 2009

The Dilemma of an Aging Society research study classifies elder people into four groups

A lot of discussion has centered on proposed legislation regarding "death panels" and end of life counseling.

20 Aug 2009

Pfizer collaborates with Private Access to address concerns regarding research and clinical trials

Recognizing that patient participation in clinical trials is the key to progress in medical research, Pfizer Inc announced today that it has entered into a collaboration with Private Access, the innovator in privacy-enhanced search technology, to create a new online community aimed at increasing clinical trial awareness and participation. The site will be the first to focus on patient privacy rights to connect patients, physicians and researchers with tailored information, tools and technology that will lead to more informed decisions about patient care, including clinical trial participation industry-wide.

20 Aug 2009

Oticon Medical to globally market the FDA approved Ponto bone anchored hearing system

Oticon Medical, a global medical device company within the William Demant Group, announced today that it has obtained 501(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to market the innovative Ponto bone anchored hearing system.

20 Aug 2009

Nutrisystem's 28-Day program maintains an affordable per-meal cost

Nutrisystem, Inc., a leading provider of weight management products and services that are delivered directly to the customers' doors, announced today that its popular 28-Day Nutrisystem Select program now includes an additional week of delicious fresh-frozen entrees - all for the same low monthly cost.

20 Aug 2009

New study suggests that homes pollute up to 50 percent more than the past estimates

They say there's no place like home. But scientists are reporting some unsettling news about homes in the residential areas of California. The typical house there - and probably elsewhere in the country - is an alarming and probably underestimated source of water pollution, according to a new study reported today at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society.

20 Aug 2009

LifeVantage Corporation invites independent distributor applications in Mexico ahead of planned product launches

LifeVantage Corporation (OTCBB: LFVN), a science-based, natural products company dedicated to helping people reach their health and wellness goals through science-based solutions for oxidative stress and the maker of Protandim® and TrueScience™ Anti-Aging Cream, announced today that independent distributor applications and orders are being accepted in Mexico in anticipation of a launch late this summer.

20 Aug 2009

Miscellaneous News

QPharma releases iCertify 3.0 web-based learning application for life science industry

AETC Chicago launches 24/7 veterinary emergency care center

New website launched to determine sleep disorder

Agreement provides International Oncology Network with preferential access to Altos Solutions’ OncoEMR system

Enhanced version of iTriage application provides more information for iPhone users

10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair to focus on healthy cooking demonstrations

Omnicomm's TrialMaster EDC solution chosen by Impax Pharmaceuticals for study in Parkinson's disease

New book explores neurobiology of pleasure

Kennedy pushes fast transition as hopes dim for his return to Washington

GS Gmbh to integrate Masimo Rainbow SET Pulse CO-Oximetry into corpuls patient monitoring modules

Helicos Genetic Analysis System to aid Ontario Institute for Cancer Research scientists in the study of cancer genomics

Fluxion Biosciences receives a $1.8 million NIH grant for developing microfluidic platform

URAC Health Utilization Management accreditation for Nationwide Better Health

Massachusetts General Hospital selects BDV's video and audio solution for improving operating room efficiency

The Dilemma of an Aging Society research study classifies elder people into four groups

Pfizer collaborates with Private Access to address concerns regarding research and clinical trials

Oticon Medical to globally market the FDA approved Ponto bone anchored hearing system

Nutrisystem's 28-Day program maintains an affordable per-meal cost

New study suggests that homes pollute up to 50 percent more than the past estimates

LifeVantage Corporation invites independent distributor applications in Mexico ahead of planned product launches

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