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TBI's new Ocular Services Division to replace its Tissue Distribution and Information Center

TBI/Tissue Banks International, Inc. today announced it has developed an Ocular Services Division to replace the Tissue Distribution and Information Center at the organization.

19 Aug 2009

New study suggests financial situation of U.S. hospitals improving

The median profit margin of U.S. hospitals increased from 0.17 percent in the third quarter of 2008 to 3.1 percent in the first quarter of 2009, according to an analysis of hospital finances published today by Thomson Reuters.

19 Aug 2009

Gfk Healthcare launches Brand BEAT to provide a holistic evaluation of brand equity

GfK Healthcare, the largest provider of fully integrated custom health care marketing research in the United States, announced today the launch of Brand BEAT™ (Brand Equity Assessment & Tracking), a complete package of health care-specific brand positioning diagnostic tools for measuring the cognitive and emotional strengths of a brand.

19 Aug 2009

CryoLife's SynerGraft technology effective in removing donor cells and cellular remnants from the tissue

CryoLife, Inc., an implantable biological medical device and cardiovascular tissue processing company, today announced the first three implantations of the CryoPatch((R)) SG pulmonary human cardiac patch since FDA clearance.

19 Aug 2009

Minnetronix announces Charles Garcia as President of Twin Cities Professional Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Minnetronix, a medical device design and manufacturing firm, is proud to announce the appointment of Charles Garcia, Business Development Manager, as President of the Twin Cities Professional Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).

19 Aug 2009

FDA places Geron Corporation's IND for spinal cord injury on clinical hold

Geron Corporation (Nasdaq:GERN) today announced that its IND (Investigational New Drug application) for GRNOPC1, a cell therapy for neurologically complete, subacute spinal cord injury, has been placed on clinical hold by the FDA pending the agency’s review of new nonclinical animal study data submitted by the company. A clinical hold is an order that the FDA issues to a sponsor to delay a proposed trial or to suspend an ongoing trial.

19 Aug 2009

Dental neglect may indicate wider child neglect and abuse

A new policy urging dentists to check for tell-tale signs of neglect when treating children with severe oral disease has been published.

19 Aug 2009

Amarex joins OmniComm Systems' CRO Preferred Program

OmniComm Systems, Inc., a leader in integrated electronic data capture (EDC) solutions for clinical trials, announced today that it has been selected by Amarex, a Mid-Atlantic based Contract Research Organization (CRO) to provide eClinical solutions for an upcoming Phase III trial investigating the use of a medical device for wound healing.

19 Aug 2009

Second BioPharm America partnering event aims to address key industry issues

EBD Group today announced that the second annual BioPharm America™ partnering event, September 16–18 at the San Francisco Marriott, will host some of the biggest names in biotech business who will tackle many of the key issues on the minds of industry executives around the world.

19 Aug 2009

Beveragette Ventures launches all-natural beverage to minimize common PMS and menopause symptoms

Seattle-based, women-owned, Beveragette Ventures LLC, developers of the innovative, wellness beverage line, GEM, announced today the launch of Keep it Cool(TM), an all-natural, low-calorie, peach-pineapple flavored beverage, with clinically proven ingredients to minimize the many symptoms of menopause; hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, irritability and sleeplessness.

19 Aug 2009

Arcadia Resources to meet institutional investors at Barrington Research Healthcare Conference

Arcadia Resources, Inc. (NYSE Amex: KAD), a leading provider of innovative consumer health care services under the Arcadia HealthCare(SM) brand, today announced President and CEO Marvin R. Richardson and CFO Matthew Middendorf will attend the Barrington Research Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, August 25.

19 Aug 2009

API Healthcare offers new business analytics solution for enterprise workforce information analysis

API Healthcare, the leading provider of human capital management solutions to the healthcare industry, today announced the availability of its new Business Analytics solution, a software application that provides hospitals and health systems with a centralized source for analyzing workforce information across the enterprise.

19 Aug 2009

H1N1 vaccine administration coverage from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire has announced that it will offer coverage for the administration of the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine when it becomes commercially available to the general public. The vaccine administration will be covered for members whose benefit plans provide coverage for vaccines.

19 Aug 2009

Two American Oriental Bioengineering products bag China's Top Branded Drugs of 2009 award

American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. today announced that two of AOBO's branded products, Jinji Capsules and Boke Nasal Spray, were awarded the designation of "China's Top Branded Drugs of 2009" at an award ceremony held in Shanghai on August 11, 2009.

19 Aug 2009

AMG-SIU to discuss the essentials of audit preparation at the NAMPI conference

Allied Management Group – Special Investigation Unit (AMG-SIU) will be speaking at the National Association for Medicaid Program Integrity (NAMPI) conference later this month to educate members on the essentials of audit preparation. AMG-SIU began as an audit firm providing consulting services to the health care industry more than 35 years ago. The company is now actively working with health groups across the U.S. to prepare for MIP audits in addition to their other services.

19 Aug 2009

Algos Therapeutics changes name to Algos Preclinical Services

Following a shift in its business model from developing proprietary pain therapy products to pure contract research, Algos Therapeutics has changed its name to Algos Preclinical Services. The company's new tagline, "Expertise in pain. Legendary service. Definitive results. For better quality of life." reinforces its repositioning as the go-to-CRO (Contract Research Organization) for drug discovery and product development.

19 Aug 2009

Agito Networks announces 2009 CIO 100 award winner

Agito Networks, Inc.(TM), the company delivering innovative solutions in enterprise mobility, today announced that customer Anthony Marano Company is a recipient of the 2009 CIO 100 Award. Anthony Marano Company was distinguished for its enterprise fixed mobile convergence (eFMC) project, which is powered by Agito Networks' RoamAnywhere(TM) Mobility Router(TM).

19 Aug 2009

Abbott collaborates with Velcera to market pain management product for pets

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today they have partnered with Velcera, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on pet health, to market the first canine pain management product delivered in a transmucosal mist form. Currently in clinical trials, the product combines the proven pain medication meloxicam, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with Velcera's patented Promist(TM) technology, and has been globally licensed for pain management in dogs

19 Aug 2009

Affiliated Computer Services collaborates with clients to develop business solutions for managing downturn

As companies and government agencies navigate unprecedented economic challenges, some organizations are finding innovative ways to save money but also improve services and productivity. Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) is working closely with its clients to develop successful business solutions designed to help them manage the economic downturn and prepare for the eventual rebound.

19 Aug 2009

User-friendly programme developed to monitor trends in food alerts

The growth in world population along with the urbanisation of developing countries is placing undue demands on global food supplies. Key challenges include production, transportation and also maintaining food safety and security.

19 Aug 2009

Miscellaneous News

TBI's new Ocular Services Division to replace its Tissue Distribution and Information Center

New study suggests financial situation of U.S. hospitals improving

Gfk Healthcare launches Brand BEAT to provide a holistic evaluation of brand equity

CryoLife's SynerGraft technology effective in removing donor cells and cellular remnants from the tissue

Minnetronix announces Charles Garcia as President of Twin Cities Professional Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

FDA places Geron Corporation's IND for spinal cord injury on clinical hold

Dental neglect may indicate wider child neglect and abuse

Amarex joins OmniComm Systems' CRO Preferred Program

Second BioPharm America partnering event aims to address key industry issues

Beveragette Ventures launches all-natural beverage to minimize common PMS and menopause symptoms

Arcadia Resources to meet institutional investors at Barrington Research Healthcare Conference

API Healthcare offers new business analytics solution for enterprise workforce information analysis

H1N1 vaccine administration coverage from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire

Two American Oriental Bioengineering products bag China's Top Branded Drugs of 2009 award

AMG-SIU to discuss the essentials of audit preparation at the NAMPI conference

Algos Therapeutics changes name to Algos Preclinical Services

Agito Networks announces 2009 CIO 100 award winner

Abbott collaborates with Velcera to market pain management product for pets

Affiliated Computer Services collaborates with clients to develop business solutions for managing downturn

User-friendly programme developed to monitor trends in food alerts

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