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InfoLogix launches HealthTrax mobility solution for University Health System

InfoLogix, Inc., a leading technology provider of enterprise mobility solutions for the healthcare and commercial industries, announced today it has successfully launched a customized HealthTrax mobility solution for University Health System's 604-bed acute care hospital and 20 ambulatory clinics in San Antonio, Texas.

21 Apr 2010

New study quantifies prevalence of MRSA infections in different patient populations

A multi-center study led by a researcher at Rhode Island Hospital has determined that long-term elder care, HIV-infected and hemodialysis patients are at increased risk of carrying methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in their nose.

21 Apr 2010

CPAP medical device recommended for severe cases of sleep apnea

Sleep Apnea - While most people with mild sleep apnea are aware that they snore, they may not be aware of the health risks involved. There are plenty of jokes about the risk to marriage of snoring but the health risks to a person with chronic snoring vastly outweigh the relationship stress.

21 Apr 2010

Computerised diagnostic model outperforms clinical judgement for diagnosing children with febrile illness

A computerised diagnostic model outperforms clinical judgement for the diagnosis of fever in young children, and may improve early treatment, finds a study published on bmj.com today.

21 Apr 2010

Forest Laboratories' fourth-quarter net sales up 11.0% to $995.6M

Forest Laboratories, Inc., an international pharmaceutical manufacturer and marketer, announced that diluted earnings per share equaled $0.07 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.

21 Apr 2010

Cold, dry weather linked to increased risk of prostate cancer: Researchers

Cold, dry weather has been linked to an increased incidence of prostate cancer. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access International Journal of Health Geographics suggest that meteorological effects on persistent organic pollutants, such as some pesticides and industrial by-products, may be to blame.

21 Apr 2010

Pregnant women face increased risk of death from H1N1; early antiviral treatment associated with fewer complications

Pregnant women had a disproportionately higher risk of death due to 2009 influenza A(H1N1) in the U.S., and early antiviral treatment appeared to be associated with fewer admissions to an ICU and fewer deaths, according to a study in the April 21 issue of JAMA.

21 Apr 2010

IMPACT trial shows improvement in OS for metastatic CRPC

Dr. Neal Shore (GB) presented for the first time in Europe the updated results of the study "Sipuleucel-T Active Cellular Immunotherapy for Metastatic, Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer: results from the IMPACT trial," during the second plenary session of the 25th Anniversary EAU Congress in Barcelona.

21 Apr 2010

Meridian Bioscience's second-quarter net sales down 6% to $31.1M

Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 were $31,147,000 as compared to $33,280,000 for the same period of the prior fiscal year, a decrease of 6%. Net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 were $5,980,000 or $0.15 per diluted share, decreases of 18% and 17%, respectively, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Diluted common shares outstanding for fiscal 2010 and 2009 were 41,177,000 and 41,133,000, respectively.

20 Apr 2010

Medical device industry leaders to meet with lawmakers, government officials at MDMA annual meeting

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing pivotal regulatory procedures for one of America's fastest growing sectors, industry leaders will gather to meet with lawmakers and government officials at the 16th Annual Meeting of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association on May 24-26, 2010 at the Park Hyatt in Washington, DC.

20 Apr 2010

UnitedHealth Group's consolidated first-quarter 2010 revenues increase 5% to $23.2 billion

UnitedHealth Group today reported first quarter results, including better-than-projected membership and services growth and effective cost management across its businesses. Financial metrics were in line with or better than Company expectations.

20 Apr 2010

National health care reform package promises to reduce number of uninsured Americans

The national health care reform package signed by President Obama recently promises to significantly reduce the number of uninsured Americans. According to the Congressional Budget Office, 31 million Americans who are currently uninsured will gain health care coverage under the federal legislation.

20 Apr 2010

Forgetfulness, procrastination related to prescription drugs costs $163 billion in wasteful healthcare spending

Express Scripts is the first organization ever to quantify the hidden healthcare costs of very common behaviors related to prescription drugs, such as forgetfulness and procrastination, estimating the annual wasteful spending at $163 billion.

20 Apr 2010

NanoBio to develop intranasal vaccine for HBV

NanoBio® Corporation today announced an initiative to develop an intranasal vaccine for the treatment of hepatitis B (HBV). NanoBio and the University of Michigan's, Michigan Nanotechnology Institute for Medicine and Biological Sciences received funding through a Phase 1 Technology Transfer (STTR) award by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to evaluate a potential therapeutic intranasal vaccine for the treatment of hepatitis B in patients.

20 Apr 2010

CryoSTAT cold therapy for hemorrhoids

Revolutionary new CryoSTAT is here to put the fire out when it comes to hemorrhoids by treating them on contact with cold therapy which has a proven track record of providing instant relief with no mess.

20 Apr 2010

Avian flu's endurance in 5 countries poses global threat to human health, FAO official says

Though the world has made "great strides" in eliminating H5N1 (avian flu) from poultry since the "peak of its outbreak in 2006" in 63 countries, the virus persists in Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Indonesia and Vietnam, VOA News reports (DeCapua, 4/16).

20 Apr 2010

Podiatric physicians recommend conservative treatments to relieve heel pain

Millions of Americans complain of heel pain, which is usually caused by plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which the plantar fascia (ligament that runs from your heel to the toes) becomes inflamed. This condition can be very painful and cause a considerable amount of suffering.

20 Apr 2010

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance selects Interactive Intelligence's CIC to support employees

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company has selected the Interactive Intelligence all-in-one IP communications software suite, Customer Interaction Center, to support its on-site and branch office employees.

20 Apr 2010

Jennerex presents positive interim data from Phase 2 clinical trial of JX-594 for HCC at 45th EASL

Jennerex, Inc., a clinical-stage cancer biotherapeutics company, today announced the presentation of positive interim data from its randomized Phase 2 clinical trial using JX-594 for the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or liver cancer, at the 45th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) in Vienna, Austria.

19 Apr 2010

PRA International expands clinical research operations to New Zealand

PRA International, a leading Clinical Research Organization, announces it has established a legal entity and hired staff in New Zealand, which will complement the firm's extensive network of Asia-Pacific operations and partnerships.

19 Apr 2010

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

InfoLogix launches HealthTrax mobility solution for University Health System

New study quantifies prevalence of MRSA infections in different patient populations

CPAP medical device recommended for severe cases of sleep apnea

Computerised diagnostic model outperforms clinical judgement for diagnosing children with febrile illness

Forest Laboratories' fourth-quarter net sales up 11.0% to $995.6M

Cold, dry weather linked to increased risk of prostate cancer: Researchers

Pregnant women face increased risk of death from H1N1; early antiviral treatment associated with fewer complications

IMPACT trial shows improvement in OS for metastatic CRPC

Meridian Bioscience's second-quarter net sales down 6% to $31.1M

Medical device industry leaders to meet with lawmakers, government officials at MDMA annual meeting

UnitedHealth Group's consolidated first-quarter 2010 revenues increase 5% to $23.2 billion

National health care reform package promises to reduce number of uninsured Americans

Forgetfulness, procrastination related to prescription drugs costs $163 billion in wasteful healthcare spending

NanoBio to develop intranasal vaccine for HBV

CryoSTAT cold therapy for hemorrhoids

Avian flu's endurance in 5 countries poses global threat to human health, FAO official says

Podiatric physicians recommend conservative treatments to relieve heel pain

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance selects Interactive Intelligence's CIC to support employees

Jennerex presents positive interim data from Phase 2 clinical trial of JX-594 for HCC at 45th EASL

PRA International expands clinical research operations to New Zealand

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