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SHIFT Communications expands healthcare practice

SHIFT Communications, the leader in data-driven public relations and communications, today announced the expansion of its healthcare practice. Since January, SHIFT's healthcare practice has grown its revenue nearly 30 percent and expanded not only the team, but the diversity of the clientele they serve – moving beyond health information technology (IT) to sectors ranging from digital health to the life sciences.

23 Jun 2015

MedNet Solutions' cloud-based eClinical technology platform wins Silver 2015 Stevie Award

MedNet Solutions, an innovative SaaS-based eClinical technology company that supports the entire spectrum of clinical research, is pleased to announce that iMedNet, the company's intuitive, flexible and affordable cloud-based eClinical technology platform, has been awarded a Silver 2015 Stevie Award by the American Business Awards in the Health Products & Services Website category.

23 Jun 2015

Golden Jubilee unveils new digital Quality Framework for healthcare

One year since their NHSScotland innovation leadership role was announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, the Golden Jubilee has unveiled their new digital Quality Framework.

23 Jun 2015

New breath test could help diagnose oesophageal and gastric cancer in minutes

Researchers have devised a breath test that can help doctors diagnose the early signs of oesophageal and gastric cancer in minutes.

23 Jun 2015

AMGA outlines policies to support care for the chronically ill

Today, the American Medical Group Association submitted a letter to the newly formed Senate Committee on Finance Chronic Care Workgroup outlining policies that would support care for the chronically ill.

23 Jun 2015

PROMISSE study: Most women with lupus can expect good pregnancy outcomes

One of the most important and anxiety-producing concerns among patients with lupus is whether it is safe to become pregnant. A pioneering study led by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery has shown that most women can expect a good pregnancy outcome if their lupus is inactive and they are free of certain risk factors.

23 Jun 2015

Roche unveils series of new diagnostic technologies at EuroMedLab

Today at the 21st annual meeting of the IFCC-EFLM European Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicines in Paris, France, Roche unveiled a series of new diagnostic technologies.

23 Jun 2015

COCIR, HIMSS renew cooperation agreement to improve efficiency of healthcare systems

The European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society have renewed their cooperation agreement to progress their common goal of improving the use of information and management systems for the betterment of healthcare.

23 Jun 2015

Clonazepam study supports European practice in status epilepticus

A study comparing outcomes among patients treated with first-line lorazepam, midazolam or clonazepam for status epilepticus finds that the three drugs are broadly equivalent.

22 Jun 2015

Biotin benefits ‘clinically relevant’ in progressive multiple sclerosis

Patients with progressive multiple sclerosis and their clinicians see clear improvements during treatment with a high dose of biotin, show further results from the phase III trial of the therapy.

22 Jun 2015

Opioid offers pain relief for Parkinson’s patients

Prolonged-release combined oxycodone/naloxone may provide relief for patients with severe pain related to Parkinson’s disease, a double-blind randomised trial shows.

22 Jun 2015

Centene recognized with Auburn University's Corporate Anti-Bullying Hero Award

Centene Corporation announced today that the company received the Corporate Anti-Bullying Hero Award at Auburn University's Anti-Bullying Summit in Peachtree City, Georgia.

22 Jun 2015

Benitec, ReNeuron collaborate to launch new exploratory cellular therapy program

Benitec Biopharma is pleased to announce the launch of a new exploratory cellular therapy program including exosome-based delivery utilising the Company's proprietary ddRNAi technology. Entry into these areas have been facilitated by the commencement of a collaboration with UK-based stem cell therapeutics company, ReNeuron.

22 Jun 2015

Coventry University receives funding to provide new research master’s programme for healthcare professionals

Healthcare professionals in the West Midlands will be funded to take up a new research master’s programme thanks to a prestigious grant being awarded to Coventry University.

22 Jun 2015

Oraya IRay Radiotherapy System for AMD treatment receives Silver award at MDEA 2015

Oraya Therapeutics Inc.and Bridge Design announced today that the Oraya IRay Radiotherapy System has won the Silver award in the radiological and electromechanical devices category of the 18 Annual Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA).The winners were announced at a ceremony in New York City at the Jacob Javits Center in conjunction with the MD&M East event.

22 Jun 2015

Trevelino/Keller selected as ExamMed's principal integrated PR and marketing agency

ExamMed, the only universal healthcare technology platform, offering providers an ideal patient-centered, complete model of care, both virtual and in-office, recently selected Trevelino/Keller as its principal integrated PR and marketing agency.

22 Jun 2015

MESA announces acquisition of Sigil

MESA Group Holdings, a Pantheon Healthcare Group company, today announced the acquisition of French diagnostic imaging service provider Sigil. Complementing MESA's recent business expansion into France with its core Multi-Vendor Service (MVS) and Managed Equipment Service (MES) offerings, the acquisition of Sigil will accelerate the development and adoption of more efficient asset management and medical equipment maintenance service solutions for public and private sector hospitals and imaging centres.

22 Jun 2015

Hormones used in breast cancer treatment could affect disease progression, outcomes in some patients

Recently, researchers have discovered that the hormone progesterone, an ingredient in contraceptives and menopausal hormone replacement therapies, might stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells that are resistant to anti-estrogen therapy and chemotherapy.

22 Jun 2015

Sysmex unveils latest series of haematology analysers at IFCC congress

The Sysmex Corporation, the global leader in haematology, unveiled its latest series of haematology analysers at the annual IFCC congress, EuroMedLab JIB in Paris today. The XN-L series follows in the footsteps of its game-changing big brother, the XN-Series. The new, smaller XN-L Series makes top quality haematology available for all.

From Sysmex America, Inc. 22 Jun 2015

Jopari announces immediate availability of Jopari Attach at HFMA

"The need Healthcare Providers have to make supporting documentation available to Payers for both administrative and clinical purposes is increasing" states Steve Stevens, CEO of Jopari Solutions.

22 Jun 2015

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

SHIFT Communications expands healthcare practice

MedNet Solutions' cloud-based eClinical technology platform wins Silver 2015 Stevie Award

Golden Jubilee unveils new digital Quality Framework for healthcare

New breath test could help diagnose oesophageal and gastric cancer in minutes

AMGA outlines policies to support care for the chronically ill

PROMISSE study: Most women with lupus can expect good pregnancy outcomes

Roche unveils series of new diagnostic technologies at EuroMedLab

COCIR, HIMSS renew cooperation agreement to improve efficiency of healthcare systems

Clonazepam study supports European practice in status epilepticus

Biotin benefits ‘clinically relevant’ in progressive multiple sclerosis

Opioid offers pain relief for Parkinson’s patients

Centene recognized with Auburn University's Corporate Anti-Bullying Hero Award

Benitec, ReNeuron collaborate to launch new exploratory cellular therapy program

Coventry University receives funding to provide new research master’s programme for healthcare professionals

Oraya IRay Radiotherapy System for AMD treatment receives Silver award at MDEA 2015

Trevelino/Keller selected as ExamMed's principal integrated PR and marketing agency

MESA announces acquisition of Sigil

Hormones used in breast cancer treatment could affect disease progression, outcomes in some patients

Sysmex unveils latest series of haematology analysers at IFCC congress

Jopari announces immediate availability of Jopari Attach at HFMA

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