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Medicone Medical Response selected as one of fastest growing companies in the US

MedicOne Medical Response, a leading provider emergency and non-emergency ambulance transport services, has been selected by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in America.

15 Sep 2014

Instrumentation Laboratory announces launch of HemosIL Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Assay in Europe

Instrumentation Laboratory today announced the commercialization in Europe of their HemosIL Direct Thrombin Inhibitor (DTI) Assay. When used in conjunction with HemosIL Dabigatran Calibrators and Controls, this test offers an automated solution for the measurement of dabigatran, a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC).

15 Sep 2014

3D Systems launches new Simbionix ultrasound training module

3D Systems announced today the addition of a new Simbionix ultrasound training module for the practice of transvaginal ultrasound exams (GYN TVS) at the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology exhibition in Barcelona, Spain.

15 Sep 2014

Ramucirumab Phase III study meets primary endpoint in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

Eli Lilly and Company today announced that the RAISE trial, a Phase III study of ramucirumab (CYRAMZA) in combination with chemotherapy in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), met its primary endpoint of overall survival.

15 Sep 2014

Simple point-of-care testing device provides more rapid diagnosis of anemia

A simple point-of-care testing device for anemia could provide more rapid diagnosis of the common blood disorder and allow inexpensive at-home self-monitoring of persons with chronic forms of the disease.

15 Sep 2014

Research roundup: Prevention services for seniors; drug shortages

This policy brief reports the findings of a systematic review conducted by the Community Health Innovations in Prevention for Seniors (CHIPS) project. ... Clinical preventive services such as colorectal cancer screening and pneumococcal immunization can help reduce rates of premature death and disability. Yet, many older adults are not receiving the full set of clinical preventive services that have been proven effective and are considered "high value" in terms of their costs per life saved. Rates are particularly low among racial and ethnic minority older adults compared to national goals.

15 Sep 2014

Health value of Apple's Watch questioned

Health care professionals say there is little evidence the new watch surpasses gadgets already on the market, although more health features may be in store, Reuters reports. Meanwhile, The Associated Press examines tensions between Silicon Valley tech giants and government regulators.

15 Sep 2014

House approves bill to extend some plans that don't meet health law standards

The legislation would allow people to use the once-canceled policies through 2018. However, the measure is not expected to get a vote in the Senate.

15 Sep 2014

Study: High-dose prescribing increases by 23% in Canada

High-dose opioid prescribing increased by 23 per cent in Canada between 2006 and 2011, despite clinical guidelines recommending that most patients should avoid high-doses of these drugs, according to new research.

15 Sep 2014

Groups get $3.2 million to enroll minorities in Obamacare

Federal health officials award grants to 13 community organizations to sign up racial and ethnic minorities in health plans through online insurance marketplaces. Meanwhile, a group of South Florida hospitals raises money to help low-income patients pay their insurance premiums, and Massachusetts details plans to re-enroll 450,000 residents.

15 Sep 2014

ONCOblot expands into international territories

The ONCOblot- Test, a highly sensitive blood test for cancer, has now expanded into international territories; bringing much needed support for early cancer detection to areas beyond The United States.

12 Sep 2014

New research analyzes transmission rates of Ebola in West African countries

New research from Arizona State University and the University of Tokyo that analyzes transmission rates of Ebola in West African countries shows how rapidly the disease is spreading.

12 Sep 2014

PwC's HRI releases new report on retail health insurance

PwC's Health Research Institute today released a new report – The Rise of Retail Health Coverage – detailing how retail health insurance marketplaces, known as exchanges, are dramatically changing both the employer benefits environment and the health insurance business.

11 Sep 2014

ChromaDex signs NIAGEN supply agreement with Healthy Directions

ChromaDex Corp., an innovative natural products company that provides proprietary ingredients and science-based solutions to the dietary supplement, food and beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, announced today that it has entered into an ingredient supply agreement with Healthy Directions, a direct-to-consumer nutritional supplement retailer and wholly-owned subsidiary of Helen of Troy Limited.

11 Sep 2014

HelloMD, Crosswave Management partner to provide Chinese patients with access to top US doctors

HelloMD today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Crosswave Management to provide Chinese patients with access to top US doctors.

11 Sep 2014

AstraZeneca is developing new PARP inhibitor for treatment of ovarian cancer

The ovarian cancer market is highly active with several promising candidates having reached the late stages of development. Three PARP inhibitors, Lynparza (AstraZeneca), niraparib (Tesaro) and rucaparib (Clovis Oncology), which induce cell death in mutated [BRCA-deficient] cancer cells, have been identified by Datamonitor Healthcare as front runners.

11 Sep 2014

University of Michigan Health System becomes one of best places for young doctors to train

Doctors nationwide rate the University of Michigan Health System as one of the best places for young doctors to train in their chosen field, across 20 medical specialties, according to a new ranking released today.

11 Sep 2014

FDA approves Contrave extended-release tablets for chronic weight management

Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. and Orexigen® Therapeutics, Inc. jointly announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Contrave® extended-release tablets as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or greater (obese), or 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition.

11 Sep 2014

HolaDoctor launches new Interactive Health Insurance Center to educate Hispanics

HolaDoctor.com, the leading health website in the Hispanic digital market, launched a new Interactive Health Insurance Center which aims to inform and educate Hispanics on how to apply for and acquire health coverage in 2015.

11 Sep 2014

Arches Health partners with Symptomly to provide more integrated care strategy to asthmatics

Arches Health Plan announced today that it has partnered with Symptomly to provide a more integrated care strategy to asthmatic members.

11 Sep 2014

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Medicone Medical Response selected as one of fastest growing companies in the US

Instrumentation Laboratory announces launch of HemosIL Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Assay in Europe

3D Systems launches new Simbionix ultrasound training module

Ramucirumab Phase III study meets primary endpoint in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

Simple point-of-care testing device provides more rapid diagnosis of anemia

Research roundup: Prevention services for seniors; drug shortages

Health value of Apple's Watch questioned

House approves bill to extend some plans that don't meet health law standards

Study: High-dose prescribing increases by 23% in Canada

Groups get $3.2 million to enroll minorities in Obamacare

ONCOblot expands into international territories

New research analyzes transmission rates of Ebola in West African countries

PwC's HRI releases new report on retail health insurance

ChromaDex signs NIAGEN supply agreement with Healthy Directions

HelloMD, Crosswave Management partner to provide Chinese patients with access to top US doctors

AstraZeneca is developing new PARP inhibitor for treatment of ovarian cancer

University of Michigan Health System becomes one of best places for young doctors to train

FDA approves Contrave extended-release tablets for chronic weight management

HolaDoctor launches new Interactive Health Insurance Center to educate Hispanics

Arches Health partners with Symptomly to provide more integrated care strategy to asthmatics

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