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FemmePharma completes FP 1097 Phase II clinical trial in women with OAB

FemmePharma Global Healthcare, a privately held women's health company dedicated to improving the quality of life for women, today announces completion of its Phase II clinical dose ranging/safety trial with FP 1097 in women suffering from urinary incontinence or overactive bladder.

11 Jan 2011

Pain services severely inadequate: report

The Patients Association has urged the Government to create a clear care pathway for chronic pain services throughout the National Health Service. This came in after a survey of more than 4,000 patients revealed significant shortcomings in care.

11 Jan 2011

Stigma remains over Major Depressive Disorder

Despite there being 39.1 million people suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD) across the seven major markets, only one third of patients will seek help from a physician, finds latest research from independent analyst Datamonitor.

11 Jan 2011

FairWarning achieves two KLAS Konfidence checkmarks

FairWarning, Inc., a leading supplier of solutions which monitor and protect patient privacy in Electronic Health Records, has achieved two KLAS Konfidence checkmarks, indicating KLAS has surveyed between 20 and 29 of FairWarning®'s customers.

11 Jan 2011

TearLab's Osmolarity test made available at point-of-care

TearLab Corporation and COLA, a private, non-profit clinical laboratory education, consultation and accreditation organization, announced today that they have partnered to help make the TearLab™ Osmolarity System available in the U.S. at the point-of-care.

11 Jan 2011

Geisinger implements NextGate's patient indexing software

NextGate, a leader in the IT indexing field, today announced that Geisinger Health System, widely recognized for its advanced electronic health record (EHR) and execution of innovative care models, is implementing NextGate's patient indexing software. The software will enhance the coordination of patient data across the health system and enable care providers to access patients' most up-to-date clinical information regardless of location.

11 Jan 2011

Zogenix, Desitin receive MAA approval for SUMAVEL DosePro in Germany and the UK

Aradigm Corporation today announced that Zogenix, Inc. and Desitin Pharmaceuticals GmbH were granted approval of the Marketing Authorization Application for SUMAVEL® DosePro™ (sumatriptan injection) needle-free delivery system for the acute treatment of migraine attacks, with or without aura, and the acute treatment of cluster headache by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices of Germany (BrArM) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency of the United Kingdom (MHRA).

11 Jan 2011

California's DWC releases new medical bill regulations for public comment

New California electronic medical billing regulations and revised paper medical billing requirements were released January 6th for public comment by California's Division of Workers Compensation (DWC). The regulations, part of the Division's 12-point plan to help control medical costs in California's workers' compensation system, will be signed into law in approximately 60 days.

11 Jan 2011

HITRUST designates PwC as a Common Security Framework Assessor

PwC US announced today that the Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) has designated the firm a Common Security Framework (CSF) Assessor, qualified to evaluate and certify security standards of CSF-related services.

11 Jan 2011

Qui Tam case against NeoGenomics dismissed with prejudice

NeoGenomics, Inc. announced today that it has been notified that the Qui Tam complaint filed against it and several other healthcare companies in 2009 has been voluntarily dismissed with prejudice by the relator in the case. As a result, no further action will be taken against NeoGenomics in this matter.

11 Jan 2011

Current and anticipated regulatory landscape for manufacturers of home healthcare equipment

Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification, announced today the release of a white paper that addresses the current and anticipated regulatory landscape for manufacturers of home healthcare equipment. The white paper, "Home Healthcare Equipment: An Overview," examines the new IEC 60601-1-11 standard, and highlights the unique challenges for manufacturers with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recently announced Medical Device Home Initiative.

11 Jan 2011

PakSense launches new class of temperature monitoring device

PakSense, an innovator in sensory solutions for packaging, announced today the launch of the PakSense BIOmed Label product line for use in clinical trials, pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines and other healthcare-related material transport.

11 Jan 2011

Cautionary note on measuring perceived pain in research

It is well known that pain is a highly subjective experience. We each have a pain threshold, but this can vary depending on distractions and mood. A paper in the International Journal of Behavioural and Healthcare Research offers a cautionary note on measuring perceived pain in research.

11 Jan 2011

Novel scoring system identifies PTEN genetic mutation

Researchers have discovered a method for more precise identification of individuals who should undergo testing for genetic mutations of the tumor suppressor gene PTEN, which associates with a variety of conditions including several types of cancers. The research has created a diagnostic scoring system that improves on established criteria.

11 Jan 2011

QIAGEN to acquire minority stake in Alacris Theranostics

QIAGEN has signed an agreement for the acquisition of a strategic stake in Alacris Theranostics GmbH, a German start-up company using novel technologies to develop individualized cancer treatment strategies based upon a patient's genomic profile, and for the acquisition of an exclusive option to access all biomarkers emerging from this discovery program.

From QIAGEN Manchester Limited 11 Jan 2011

LSTM leads six year, £6 million international research consortium on rebuilding of health systems

LSTM is leading a six year, £6 million international research consortium to strengthen knowledge of how health systems which have been damaged in conflict situations are most effectively rebuilt.

11 Jan 2011

Greenway selects DiagnosisONE to provide clinical decision support for EHR deployments

DiagnosisONE, the clinical decision support and analytics company, today announced that Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of innovative electronic health record, ambulatory healthcare and clinical research business solutions, has selected DiagnosisONE to provide clinical decision support (CDS) for its electronic health record (EHR) deployments.

11 Jan 2011

American Medical Systems fourth quarter sales increase 0.7% to $147.0 million

In anticipation of presenting at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 11, 2011, American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. reported today preliminary sales of $147.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, a 0.7 percent increase over sales of $146.0 million in the comparable quarter of 2009.

11 Jan 2011

LibiGel may be the first FDA approved product to treat HSDD in menopausal women

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a pharmaceutical company developing products for the treatment of female sexual health, today announced results of a survey of over 100 Obstetrician/Gynecologists and Primary Care Physicians regarding the need for an FDA-approved drug to treat a form of Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) known as Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD).

11 Jan 2011

Lineagen introduces FirstStep integrated genetic testing for early diagnostic evaluation of ASD, DD

Lineagen announces the launch of its FirstStep integrated genetic testing and counseling service to assist pediatricians and family physicians with the earlier, more accurate diagnostic evaluation of autism spectrum disorders and developmental delay.

11 Jan 2011