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Polly Toynbee to lead debate on public health at Sheffield Hallam University

Renowned journalist and Guardian columnist, Polly Toynbee will lead a debate on the power of research on public health outcomes at Sheffield Hallam University on Friday.

23 Jun 2014

Complementary medicines: an interview with Associate Professor Evelin Tiralongo, Griffith University

Complementary medicines are generally being defined as medicines which are non-mainstream medicines and are mostly given together with conventional medicines.

23 Jun 2014

Aradigm begins Pulmaquin Phase III study for treatment of non-CF BE

Aradigm Corporation ("Aradigm" or the "Company") today announced the dosing of the first patient in the ORBIT-4 (Once-daily Respiratory Bronchiectasis Inhalation Treatment) Phase III pivotal clinical trial of Aradigm's proprietary formulation of inhaled ciprofloxacin (Pulmaquin®) for the treatment of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (non-CF BE).

23 Jun 2014

First Edition: June 23, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including news stories about healthcare.gov management changes.

23 Jun 2014

Bayer, Dimension Therapeutics partner to develop new gene therapy for hemophilia A

Dimension Therapeutics, a company focused on developing novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy treatments for rare diseases, today announced it has entered into a collaboration with Bayer HealthCare (Bayer) for the development and commercialization of a novel gene therapy for the treatment of hemophilia A.

23 Jun 2014

USDM, DocuSign partner to help life science companies manage regulated business process

DocuSign, Inc. (DocuSign®) and USDM Life Sciences, a leading global regulatory consulting firm in the life sciences industry, today announced a new partnership to help organizations automate regulated business processes for dramatic ROI, increased security and compliance, and faster speed to market.

23 Jun 2014

Dimension Therapeutics closes $30M financing to advance novel gene therapy programs

Dimension Therapeutics, a gene therapy company focused on developing novel treatments for rare diseases, today announced the closing of a $30 million financing.

23 Jun 2014

3M and Nextgen Healthcare partner to offer web-based ICD-10 Education Program

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) and a leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, announced today it has teamed with 3M Health Information Systems to offer 3M's robust, web-based ICD-10 Education Program industry wide.

23 Jun 2014

Children of cancer patients show increased levels of emotional/behavioral problems

A cancer diagnosis affects the whole family, and a significant number of children of cancer patients may be at risk for emotional and behavioral problems.

23 Jun 2014

Definiens closes €15M financing round to expand into digital tissue diagnostics

Definiens AG, which offers a unique approach to tissue diagnostics aimed at helping physicians improve treatment, said that it has closed a round of financing for € 15 million.

23 Jun 2014

Perrigo, Catalent settle Proair HFA patent case with Teva

Perrigo Company plc and its partner, Catalent, announced today that they have settled their first to file Hatch Waxman litigation with Teva with respect to a generic version of Proair HFA.

21 Jun 2014

Premier PHC, Encompass partner to improve patient outcomes

Premier Patient Health Care and Encompass Home Health & Hospice are pleased to announce a new partnership that actively manages the quality and cost of care for patients across multiple settings, in order to meet quality benchmarks and improve patient outcomes.

21 Jun 2014

CBG Benefits, Maxwell Health announce new strategic partnership to improve employee benefits

CBG Benefits and Maxwell Health announced a new strategic partnership today, pairing CBG Benefits' full-service employee benefits brokerage services with Maxwell's revolutionary platform to streamline enrollment and provide decision support, wellness incentives, and mobile access to employee benefits after the enrollment process.

21 Jun 2014

HomecareCRM, Opis Management Resources agree to deploy LongTermCareCRM solution companywide

HomecareCRM, the industry leader in customer growth solutions for the post-acute care industry, and Opis Management Resources, LLC, an award-winning rehabilitation company located in Florida, have announced an agreement to deploy the LongTermCareCRM solution companywide. LongTermCareCRM is a product of HomecareCRM designed specifically for the needs of facility-based post-acute care providers.

21 Jun 2014

Research roundup: Improving colon cancer screening; disparities in heart care; Medicaid expansion's effect on cities

This report estimated the effect of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on 14 large and diverse cities: Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Columbus, Charlotte, Detroit, Memphis, Seattle, Denver, Atlanta, and Miami.

21 Jun 2014

Cubist Pharmaceuticals' SIVEXTRO receives FDA approval for treatment of ABSSSI

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved SIVEXTRO (tedizolid phosphate) for the treatment of adult acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI).

21 Jun 2014

State highlights: N.Y. lawmakers deal on heroin abuse; N.Y. birth control discrimination bill; nursing home costs in Mich.

A selection of health policy stories from New York, Michigan, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, California, Texas, Washington state, Missouri, Massachusetts and Colorado.

20 Jun 2014

Longer looks: Caregivers effort to stay well; patients who turn to religion for cures; new views on postpartum depression

More than 65 million people, or 29 percent of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family members or friends during any given year, and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing that care.

20 Jun 2014

Merck commences cash tender offer to purchase Idenix Pharmaceuticals

Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, is commencing today, through a subsidiary, a cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. On June 09, 2014, Merck announced its intent to acquire Idenix.

20 Jun 2014

First Edition: June 20, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about a new poll of showing a majority of those signing up for marketplace plans had been uninsured before and the Obama administration's decision to extend marriage benefits, including family leave, to same-sex couples.

20 Jun 2014

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Polly Toynbee to lead debate on public health at Sheffield Hallam University

Complementary medicines: an interview with Associate Professor Evelin Tiralongo, Griffith University

Aradigm begins Pulmaquin Phase III study for treatment of non-CF BE

First Edition: June 23, 2014

Bayer, Dimension Therapeutics partner to develop new gene therapy for hemophilia A

USDM, DocuSign partner to help life science companies manage regulated business process

Dimension Therapeutics closes $30M financing to advance novel gene therapy programs

3M and Nextgen Healthcare partner to offer web-based ICD-10 Education Program

Children of cancer patients show increased levels of emotional/behavioral problems

Definiens closes €15M financing round to expand into digital tissue diagnostics

Perrigo, Catalent settle Proair HFA patent case with Teva

Premier PHC, Encompass partner to improve patient outcomes

CBG Benefits, Maxwell Health announce new strategic partnership to improve employee benefits

HomecareCRM, Opis Management Resources agree to deploy LongTermCareCRM solution companywide

Research roundup: Improving colon cancer screening; disparities in heart care; Medicaid expansion's effect on cities

Cubist Pharmaceuticals' SIVEXTRO receives FDA approval for treatment of ABSSSI

State highlights: N.Y. lawmakers deal on heroin abuse; N.Y. birth control discrimination bill; nursing home costs in Mich.

Longer looks: Caregivers effort to stay well; patients who turn to religion for cures; new views on postpartum depression

Merck commences cash tender offer to purchase Idenix Pharmaceuticals

First Edition: June 20, 2014

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