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Allergan releases generic INVEGA (paliperidone extended-release tablets) in the U.S.

Allergan plc, a leading global pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has launched a generic version of Janssen's INVEGA (paliperidone extended-release tablets) in the U.S. Allergan is the first company to receive FDA approval for and launch a generic version of INVEGA, demonstrating the deep expertise of the Company's global generics R&D, regulatory and supply chain teams.

25 Sep 2015

Amgen gets positive CHMP opinions for Kyprolis (carfilzomib) and BLINCYTO (blinatumomab)

"We are pleased to receive positive CHMP opinions for Kyprolis and BLINCYTO as this is an important step in providing new treatment options for patients in Europe with rare forms of cancer," said Sean E. Harper, M.D., executive vice president of Research and Development at Amgen.

25 Sep 2015

NNFF's Lifetime Health-Science Achievement Award 2015 goes to John Crew and Ron Najafi

The National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation today announced that it has awarded NNFF's Lifetime Health-Science Achievement Award 2015 to John Crew, MD and Ron Najafi, PhD for "Excellence in Innovative Healthcare". Their pioneering work has improved care for patients with life-threatening 'flesh-eating' disease and other types of wounds.

25 Sep 2015

New guideline on the use of prescription medications for treatment of opioid addiction

Medications play an important role in managing patients with opioid use disorders, but there are not enough physicians with the knowledge and ability to use these often-complex treatments.

25 Sep 2015

Matchmaker Exchange platform launched for uncovering rare disease genes

In a special issue of Human Mutation, a team including investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital has announced the launch of the Matchmaker Exchange - a way for the rare disease community to share information and find new connections. Matchmaker Exchange connects databases of genetic information and symptoms that physicians and investigators can "match" with a patient's rare disease.

25 Sep 2015

Researchers reveal link between hospital accreditation level and mortality rate among patients

For the first time, researchers from Aarhus University, Aarhus University Hospital and the Region of Southern Denmark can now demonstrate an association between level of hospital accreditation and the mortality rate among patients.

25 Sep 2015

Adults with AMD are accurate, but slower in performing touch screen tasks

Older adults with central vision loss caused by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have no problem with accuracy in performing touch screen tasks, according to a study in the October issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry.

24 Sep 2015

Mercy selects NorthStar Anesthesia to manage anesthesia services for four hospitals

NorthStar Anesthesia, one of the country's leading anesthesia care companies, announced today that it has been selected by Mercy, based in Toledo, Ohio, to manage their anesthesia services for four of their hospitals: Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center and Mercy St. Anne Hospital in Toledo, Mercy St. Charles Hospital in Oregon and Mercy Tiffin Hospital in Tiffin.

24 Sep 2015

Florida Institute finalizes funding agreement with Aviana

The Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research announced today that it has finalized a funding agreement with Aviana Molecular Technologies, an Orlando-based company with technology developed at the University of Central Florida.

24 Sep 2015

BD Life Sciences announces FDA clearance for BD MAX Enteric Parasite Panel

BD Life Sciences, a segment of global medical technology company BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), today announced the availability of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared BD MAX Enteric Parasite Panel for use on the BD MAX System.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 24 Sep 2015

Duke Raleigh Hospital becomes first healthcare facility to use certified mobile compounding cleanroom

Duke Raleigh Hospital recently became the first healthcare facility to utilize a certified USP 797 mobile cleanroom to assure uninterrupted pharmacy services. The advanced pharmacy unit, created by Germfree Labs, allowed the hospital to maintain separate, on-site sterile drug compounding operations during a major renovation project.

24 Sep 2015

NUS scientists develop novel device suitable for electronics, robotics and healthcare applications

A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore Faculty of Engineering has developed a wearable liquid-based microfluidic tactile sensor that is small, thin, highly flexible and durable. Simple and cost-effective to produce, this novel device is very suitable for applications such as soft robotics, wearable consumer electronics, smart medical prosthetic devices, as well as real-time healthcare monitoring.

24 Sep 2015

New research examines complications related to labor anesthesia in women with thrombocytopenia

Can women with low platelet counts safely undergo epidural/spinal anesthesia during labor? Available evidence suggests a low rate of complications related to abnormal blood clotting for this large group of patients, reports a study in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

24 Sep 2015

Terminally ill patients with certain subtypes of delirium show higher probability of imminent death

In cancer patients nearing the end of life, certain subtypes of delirium—specifically, hypoactive and "mixed" delirium—are a strong indicator that death will come soon, reports a study in Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, the official journal of the American Psychosomatic Society.

24 Sep 2015

FIT publishes 3rd Edition of Injection Technique Recommendations

The Forum for Injection Technique UK has published the 3rd Edition of its Injection Technique Recommendations, featuring contributions from over 65 clinical experts, along with data from the latest research studies and all new imagery and graphics.

24 Sep 2015

Lack of hospital beds puts older patients in Australian emergency departments at risk of death

A survey from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine has found that 70% of patients in Australian emergency departments are waiting over eight hours to be moved to a hospital bed after receiving emergency care.

24 Sep 2015

Practical tips to help parents spot children's foot problems

Just part of growing up vs. the sign of a problem—managing children's health and wellness is complicated for parents, who often struggle to know which signs and symptoms are temporary and those that point to more serious concerns. As parents transition back to the regular routines of fall with school and sports, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons offers practical tips to help parents know what their children's feet are telling them.

23 Sep 2015

Johns Hopkins trained physicians create start-up to produce cheap generic drugs

A group of Johns Hopkins trained physicians has started a crowdfunding campaign to create a start-up which produces cheap generic drugs.

23 Sep 2015

ER visits can reduce underage drinking and associated problems

The results of a five-year trial from faculty at the University of Michigan Injury Center found giving youth in the emergency department a short intervention during their visit decreased their alcohol consumption and problems related to drinking over the following year.

23 Sep 2015

ASPiH conference to host film premiere from Martin Bromiley

A new independent film, which reflects on the progress made to address human factors in healthcare in the 10 years since Elaine Bromiley died after ‘a routine operation’ went badly wrong, will premiere at the Annual ASPiH conference to be held at the Brighton Conference Centre, 3-5 November 2015.

23 Sep 2015

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Allergan releases generic INVEGA (paliperidone extended-release tablets) in the U.S.

Amgen gets positive CHMP opinions for Kyprolis (carfilzomib) and BLINCYTO (blinatumomab)

NNFF's Lifetime Health-Science Achievement Award 2015 goes to John Crew and Ron Najafi

New guideline on the use of prescription medications for treatment of opioid addiction

Matchmaker Exchange platform launched for uncovering rare disease genes

Researchers reveal link between hospital accreditation level and mortality rate among patients

Adults with AMD are accurate, but slower in performing touch screen tasks

Mercy selects NorthStar Anesthesia to manage anesthesia services for four hospitals

Florida Institute finalizes funding agreement with Aviana

BD Life Sciences announces FDA clearance for BD MAX Enteric Parasite Panel

Duke Raleigh Hospital becomes first healthcare facility to use certified mobile compounding cleanroom

NUS scientists develop novel device suitable for electronics, robotics and healthcare applications

New research examines complications related to labor anesthesia in women with thrombocytopenia

Terminally ill patients with certain subtypes of delirium show higher probability of imminent death

FIT publishes 3rd Edition of Injection Technique Recommendations

Lack of hospital beds puts older patients in Australian emergency departments at risk of death

Practical tips to help parents spot children's foot problems

Johns Hopkins trained physicians create start-up to produce cheap generic drugs

ER visits can reduce underage drinking and associated problems

ASPiH conference to host film premiere from Martin Bromiley

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