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Pre-treatment with prasugrel increases risk of bleeding without reducing risk of ischemic events

In patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE- ACS), pre-treatment with the P2Y12 antagonist prasugrel prior to catheterization, significantly increases the risk of life-threatening bleeding without reducing the risk of major ischemic events, according to the results of the ACCOAST (A Comparison of Prasugrel at PCI or Time of Diagnosis of Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) trial.

2 Sep 2013

Reimbursement systems appear to impact on achievement of cholesterol lowering targets

Dr Gitt said: "There are wide variations between European countries in the achievement of LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) targets. However the effect of different reimbursement systems on meeting the targets was unknown."

2 Sep 2013

Despite living with highest risk factors for heart disease, people in high income countries suffer less

Despite living with the highest risk factors for heart disease, people in high income countries suffer less from serious cardiovascular disease, says an international study by the global PURE (Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology ) collaboration and led by McMaster University researchers.

2 Sep 2013

Holistic approach to understand and treat TB

For years, physicians around the world have watched as strain after strain of the deadly bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis evolves resistance to drugs.

2 Sep 2013

Reverse innovation in global health systems: learning from low-income countries

The idea that insights from the healthcare systems of low-income countries might be transferable from low to high-income countries is becoming increasingly common in global health and innovation publications.

31 Aug 2013

Covalon completes non-brokered private placement comprised of 750 units

Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the "Company" or "Covalon"), an advanced medical technologies company, today announced that further to its press release of August 16, 2013, it has completed, subject to final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, a non-brokered private placement comprised of 750 units (the "Units") at a price of $1,000 per Unit for gross proceeds of $750,000. Each Unit consists of $1,000 principal amount of 12% senior secured convertible debenture (the "Debentures" and each a "Debenture") and 6,451 warrants (each, a "Warrant").

31 Aug 2013

Royal Philips Electronics launches EPIQ ultrasound system to create ultrasound images

Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced the launch of EPIQ ultrasound system, offering an entirely new level of clinical confidence with a first-of-its-kind ultrasound architecture that is a totally new approach to creating ultrasound images without compromise.

From Philips Healthcare 31 Aug 2013

Okana acquires North American product rights for FACTIVE tablets from Merus Labs International

Okana Ventures Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of the North American product rights for FACTIVE® (Gemifloxacin Mesylate) tablets from Merus Labs International for approximately US$3.4 million.

31 Aug 2013

Healthcare providers are unable to implement policies to protect American football players from MIB, concussions

The National Football League's stance on concussions has changed in the past few years. Despite the changes to their platform, the NFL has not been active in the creation of health policy, and healthcare providers are unable to implement policies to protect American football players from mild brain injuries and concussions.

31 Aug 2013

LNHASC selects Clinical Outcomes Management Systems Interactive as Preferred Partner

The Louisiana Nursing Home Association Service Corporation (LNHASC) has chosen COMS Interactive, LLC (Clinical Outcomes Management Systems or COMS) as a Preferred Partner.

31 Aug 2013

5LINX offers easy access to affordable healthcare from anywhere

5LINX enhancedcareMD offers easy access to affordable healthcare from anywhere, all day, every day for everyone in your household. This comprehensive, supplemental health care solution provides members with prompt access to registered nurses and medical doctors over the phone.

31 Aug 2013

Viewpoints: Tying 'social safeguards' to work may not be best policy; GOP missing an opportunity by not offering alternative to health law; food makers' health claims 'hard to swallow'

In May, the head of [Trader Joe's] ... sent a confidential memo to employees notifying them of changes to their health coverage, retirement program and wages. ... He pledged to reduce workers' healthcare costs 10% for the remainder of the year while the company determines its response to changes under the Affordable Care Act. ...

31 Aug 2013

Crest Capital announces financing partnership with healthcare-industry software developer SOAPware

Crest Capital, one of the nation's leading software financing and leasing providers, has announced a financing partnership with healthcare-industry software developer SOAPware. The partnership will enable SOAPware's clients to finance their EHR related software suits through Crest Capital.

31 Aug 2013

XYMOGEN announces 2013-2014 seminar series, The Metabolic Nexus

Orlando-based nutraceutical company XYMOGEN has announced a 2013-2014 seminar series, The Metabolic Nexus. The event series, which features presentations from healthcare industry pioneers, aims to bridge the knowledge gap between patients and healthcare professionals.

31 Aug 2013

Ipsen announces results of phase III study of somatuline in patients with neuroendocrine tumors

Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) today announced that the detailed results of phase III CLARINET study assessing the effect of Somatuline® Autogel® 120 mg in patients with gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors ("GEP-NETs")1 will be disclosed for the first time on September 28, 2013 at the European Cancer Congress 2013 (Sept. 27 - Oct. 1, 2013) in Amsterdam.

31 Aug 2013

NorthWest International Healthcare Properties REIT releases second quarter results, 2013

NorthWest International Healthcare Properties REIT ("NWI" or the "REIT") announced today that it has released its results for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2013.

31 Aug 2013

California releases ads for insurance marketplace; Aetna pulls out of N.Y. exchange

Many of the California advertisements will be in Spanish to persuade consumers unfamiliar with the law to sign up, the Los Angeles Times reports. Meanwhile, Aetna did not give many details about its decision to not compete in New York's exchange.

31 Aug 2013

Those in gay marriages set to receive new federal benefits

The federal government on Thursday issued rules on the federal benefits that gay Americans and their same-sex spouses can expect to receive. HHS said Medicare will allow all beneficiaries access to care in a nursing home where their spouse lives.

31 Aug 2013

DebMed introduces new dispenser that provides access to hand sanitizer

DebMed®, creator of the world's first electronic hand hygiene compliance monitoring system based on the World Health Organization's (WHO's) Five Moments for Hand Hygiene, introduced today the availability of a new dispenser that provides access to hand sanitizer in the immediate area within the patient zone.

31 Aug 2013

BUSM professors suggest importance of eliminating healthy obese persons from unnecessary treatments

With soaring obesity rates in the U.S., the American Medical Association has classified obesity as a disease. This major shift in healthcare policy brings much needed medical attention to obese patients.

31 Aug 2013

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Pre-treatment with prasugrel increases risk of bleeding without reducing risk of ischemic events

Reimbursement systems appear to impact on achievement of cholesterol lowering targets

Despite living with highest risk factors for heart disease, people in high income countries suffer less

Holistic approach to understand and treat TB

Reverse innovation in global health systems: learning from low-income countries

Covalon completes non-brokered private placement comprised of 750 units

Royal Philips Electronics launches EPIQ ultrasound system to create ultrasound images

Okana acquires North American product rights for FACTIVE tablets from Merus Labs International

Healthcare providers are unable to implement policies to protect American football players from MIB, concussions

LNHASC selects Clinical Outcomes Management Systems Interactive as Preferred Partner

5LINX offers easy access to affordable healthcare from anywhere

Viewpoints: Tying 'social safeguards' to work may not be best policy; GOP missing an opportunity by not offering alternative to health law; food makers' health claims 'hard to swallow'

Crest Capital announces financing partnership with healthcare-industry software developer SOAPware

XYMOGEN announces 2013-2014 seminar series, The Metabolic Nexus

Ipsen announces results of phase III study of somatuline in patients with neuroendocrine tumors

NorthWest International Healthcare Properties REIT releases second quarter results, 2013

California releases ads for insurance marketplace; Aetna pulls out of N.Y. exchange

Those in gay marriages set to receive new federal benefits

DebMed introduces new dispenser that provides access to hand sanitizer

BUSM professors suggest importance of eliminating healthy obese persons from unnecessary treatments

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