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Humana declares quarterly cash dividend, anticipates first quarter diluted EPS of $1.86

Humana Inc. announced today that it has realigned its business segments to more closely reflect the company's evolving business model. Effective immediately, the company will be managing and reporting its operating results using the following segments: Retail, Employer Group, and Health and Well-Being Services.

26 Apr 2011

Teleflex first quarter net revenue increases 6% to $388.7 million

Teleflex Incorporated, a leading, global provider of medical technology products, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 27, 2011.

26 Apr 2011

Pediatricians plan April 27 rally to protect children's health care access

On Wednesday, April 27, physician residents at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital plan to "Stand For Kids: Protect Children's Healthcare" in a rally to urge members of Congress to protect vulnerable children's access to health care as a congressional budget bill evolves.

26 Apr 2011

Collins, Orszag criticize Ryan plan; Santorum rues Medicare prescription benefit vote

As former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum contemplates a bid for the GOP presidential nomination, he expresses regret over his vote for the unfunded Medicare prescription drug bill. Sen. Collins says she'll oppose Ryan plan, while Peter Orszag says it would increase overall health care costs.

26 Apr 2011

Merck receives Health Canada approval for GARDASIL to treat HPV in women upto age 45

Today, Merck announced that Health Canada has extended the indication of GARDASIL in women up to the age of 45. Merck's HPV vaccine is now approved for girls and women nine through 45 years of age for the prevention of cervical cancer, vulvar and vaginal cancers, precancerous lesions and genital warts caused by the Human Papillomavirus types 6, 11, 16, 18. Previously, GARDASIL was approved in girls and women nine through 26.

26 Apr 2011

AU health ministers highlight concerns over climate change's impact on health at CAMH5

African health ministers last week discussed their concerns about the health implications of climate change during the fifth African Union Conference of Ministers of Health in Windhoek, Namibia, PANA/Afrique en ligne reports. The conference, which focused on climate change, ended on Friday.

26 Apr 2011

Neusoft signs subscription agreement with Aerotel Medical Systems

Neusoft Corporation, a leading IT solution and service provider in China, recently announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Neusoft Europe Inc. has signed a subscription agreement with Aerotel Medical Systems Ltd., a leading global manufacturer of modular, mobile and home based telemedicine and telecare solutions based in Israel, under which Neusoft Europe will subscribe for 26915 shares of Aerotel with 1.77 million US Dollars to hold 30.77% of its outstanding shares.

26 Apr 2011

Cedars-Sinai's community benefit contribution is $502.4 million for 2010

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's financial contribution to community benefit programs and services totaled $502.4 million in fiscal year 2010, reflecting its long-standing mission and dedication to improving community health.

26 Apr 2011

FDA approves Bayer's new Kogenate FS storage option for hemophilia A treatment

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new storage option for Kogenate FS, antihemophilic factor, now allowing the product to be stored at room temperature for up to one year.

26 Apr 2011

BCBSMA develops goals to support four Massachusetts community areas

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, a locally-based, community-focused health plan, today announced its goals for advancing the company's four community focus areas - developed to support those living and working in Massachusetts.

26 Apr 2011

Aquilent launches new vaccine government site to help citizens stay healthy

Aquilent, the recognized leading provider of Web-based solutions shaping the next generation of technology for the federal government, today announced its development support role in the newly launched Vaccines.gov site, under contract with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

26 Apr 2011

Study: HIV infection linked to increased risk of heart failure

Patients with HIV infection without a prior history of coronary heart disease may be at a higher risk of developing heart failure, according to a report in the April 25 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

26 Apr 2011

Swearing helps control pain: Study

Researchers have found that swearing when one is in pain can act as a powerful painkiller – at least, for those who don’t normally use expletives. For these people swearing in the face of genuine pain is up to four times more effective than it is for more regular swearers they said.

25 Apr 2011

Aussies avoiding regular dental check-ups: Report

According to a new report, the annual visit to the dentist is becoming a luxury for many Australians and almost 40 per cent of the population does not go for regular check-ups.

25 Apr 2011

AstraZeneca selects Biologics as U.S. channel partner for vandetanib

Biologics, Inc., an integrated oncology management company, is pleased to announce it has been selected by AstraZeneca as the exclusive U.S. strategic channel partner for vandetanib.

25 Apr 2011

Supreme Court declines to expedite Virginia suit against health law

Virginia's challenge of the health law will need to take the normal route through federal appeals courts.

25 Apr 2011

House Republicans face heat at home over proposed Medicare cuts

During the congressional recess, constituents have grilled some House Republicans on how deficit reduction proposals will affect Medicare. Meanwhile, Don Berwick says GOP plans deserve the "rationing" label more than the health law does.

25 Apr 2011

PDI extends eDetailing to mobile programs

PDI, Inc. today announced that Group DCA has expanded its proprietary DIAGRAM™ software platform to enable eDetail delivery on popular mobile devices including the iPad®, iPod touch® and iPhone® and Android™-based phones.

25 Apr 2011

Nausea and vomiting are most feared of all chemotherapy-related side effects

PediatRx, Inc. today commented on studies which reveal that chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is one of the most feared of all chemotherapy-related side effects. The fear of nausea and subsequent vomiting is many times so significant that patients can develop a condition known as 'anticipatory' nausea, where the patient becomes nauseous primarily as a result of the fear of becoming nauseous.

25 Apr 2011

Rwanda, QIAGEN and Merck launch comprehensive national cervical cancer prevention program

The Government of Rwanda, together with QIAGEN N.V. and Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced the launch, in Kigali, Rwanda, of a comprehensive national cervical cancer prevention program that includes vaccination with GARDASIL [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16 and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant] for appropriate girls 12 to 15 years of age and modern molecular diagnostic screening for women between the ages of 35 and 45.

From QIAGEN Manchester Limited 25 Apr 2011