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American Lung Association releases State of Tobacco Control 2009 report

The American Lung Association today released its State of Tobacco Control 2009 report, which grades the strength of federal and state laws to protect citizens from tobacco-caused illnesses.

12 Jan 2010

Analyzing physicians' practice patterns may hold clues to curb rising healthcare costs

Analyzing physicians' practice patterns may hold valuable clues about how to curb the nation's rising health care costs, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

12 Jan 2010

Physicians' moods impact number of prescriptions, referrals and lab tests, says BGU researcher

A new study by a researcher at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) reveals that physicians' moods impact the number of prescriptions, referrals and lab tests ordered, as well as the amount of time they spend talking with their patients.

12 Jan 2010

Abe's Garden raises $3.5M to include a facility to care for adults with Alzheimer's disease

Abe's Garden, a non-profit organization that seeks to establish a national model of residential living and daycare programs for those suffering with Alzheimer's disease, has raised $3.5 million toward its $9 million capital campaign announced today.

12 Jan 2010

Amicus Therapeutics presents corporate outlook for 2010 at Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Amicus Therapeutics today outlined the Company's three key strategic priorities and presented a corporate outlook for 2010 at the 28th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

12 Jan 2010

National Salt Reduction Initiative unveils proposed targets to reduce salt levels in packaged and restaurant foods

The National Salt Reduction Initiative, a New York City-led partnership of cities, states and national health organizations, today unveiled its proposed targets to guide a voluntary reduction of salt levels in packaged and restaurant foods.

12 Jan 2010

University Hospitals in Cleveland selects Sectra as PACS provider

University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio has selected the IT and medical-technology company Sectra as their PACS provider. University Hospitals has been recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Top 10 hospital system in the U.S., and by U.S. News and World Report as one of America’s best hospitals.

12 Jan 2010

Med-Vision implements Verisk Health’s Explorer solution to reduce clients' healthcare costs

Verisk Health, Inc. today announced that Med-Vision, LLC helped clients reduce healthcare costs by 10 to 12 percent with Verisk Health’s Explorer solution. Verisk Health is a global leader in identifying, analyzing, and predicting healthcare risk. Med-Vision is a leading medical consulting company.

12 Jan 2010

Millipore introduces new Viresolve Pro+ Solution

Millipore Corporation, a leading provider of technologies, tools and services for the global life science industry, today announced the availability of its new Viresolve® Pro+ Solution, an innovative virus filtration product that further extends the company’s leadership in the rapidly growing and highly regulated virus safety market.

12 Jan 2010

Isis Pharmaceuticals adds ISIS-APOCIIIRx to its development pipeline to treat TG

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it has added a new drug, ISIS-APOCIIIRx, to its development pipeline. ISIS-APOCIIIRx provides a novel approach to treat hypertriglyceridemia, or high levels of triglycerides (TG).

12 Jan 2010

QIAGEN N.V. announces acquisition of ESE GmbH for $19 million

QIAGEN N.V. today announced that it has acquired ESE GmbH, a privately held developer and manufacturer of UV and fluorescence optical measurement devices. ESE is based in Stockach, Germany. The transaction is valued at up to US$19 million in cash.

From QIAGEN Manchester Limited 12 Jan 2010

AHF to host protest targeting Merck over the steep price for its key HIV/AIDS drug, Isentress

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) will host a protest Tuesday, January 12, at 10:30am targeting Merck and Co. Pharmaceuticals over the steep price for its key HIV/AIDS drug, Isentress, during the 28th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.

12 Jan 2010

Idenix Pharmaceuticals announces significant progress in HCV development programs

Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of drugs for the treatment of human viral diseases, today announced significant progress in three HCV programs

12 Jan 2010

Pan-American Benefits Solutions launched to provide limited medical group benefits in the U.S.

Pan-American Life Insurance Group, a leading provider of insurance and financial services, announced today the launch of its new member company, Pan-American Benefits Solutions, Inc.

12 Jan 2010

Sorrento Therapeutics, Scripps Research Institute announce antibody development collaboration

Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. today announced an antibody discovery and development collaboration with The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA. Under the terms of the agreement, Sorrento Therapeutics obtains an exclusive, worldwide license to the Institute's novel technology, based on quorum sensing, for the prevention and treatment of Staphylococcus aureus ('Staph') infections, including Methicillin-resistant Staph. aureus (MRSA).

12 Jan 2010

Evidence-based medicine can improve the US healthcare system

Taking a more strongly evidence-based approach to medicine would help the US healthcare system recover its ranking among other nations and improve quality, access, efficiency, equity and healthy lives, according to a report published in the International Journal of Public Policy this month.

12 Jan 2010

Families should include eye exam as a healthy resolution for New Year

With the start of the New Year, many people are focused on living healthier, more active lifestyles through exercise, proper diet and nutrition, and regular visits to healthcare professionals. One aspect of overall health and wellness that's often overlooked is eye health. It's important for families to include an eye exam as a healthy resolution for the New Year.

12 Jan 2010

Proteinuria, a long accepted indicator of heart disease risk, has less impact on African-Americans compared to whites

The cardiovascular risk that is associated with proteinuria, or high levels of protein in the urine, a common test used by doctors as an indicator of increased risk for progressive kidney disease, heart attack and stroke, has race-dependent effects, according to a new study by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

12 Jan 2010

Jobs numbers in health sector defy recession, more growth expected

As most sectors of the economy shed jobs last month, health care companies continued to defy the pattern and hire more people in a trend that's spanned more than two years, Kaiser Health News reports. The main reason is that people are reluctant to skip health care services, even when times are tight, economists say. That factor, combined with an aging population allowed health care business to grow, albeit more slowly than normal, even as the broader economy flagged (Weaver, 1/8).

12 Jan 2010

American Lung Association supports CDC's NIVW to highlight the importance influenza vaccination

The American Lung Association supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), January 10-16, 2010, which highlights the importance of annual influenza vaccination after the holiday season into January and beyond.

12 Jan 2010

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

American Lung Association releases State of Tobacco Control 2009 report

Analyzing physicians' practice patterns may hold clues to curb rising healthcare costs

Physicians' moods impact number of prescriptions, referrals and lab tests, says BGU researcher

Abe's Garden raises $3.5M to include a facility to care for adults with Alzheimer's disease

Amicus Therapeutics presents corporate outlook for 2010 at Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

National Salt Reduction Initiative unveils proposed targets to reduce salt levels in packaged and restaurant foods

University Hospitals in Cleveland selects Sectra as PACS provider

Med-Vision implements Verisk Health’s Explorer solution to reduce clients' healthcare costs

Millipore introduces new Viresolve Pro+ Solution

Isis Pharmaceuticals adds ISIS-APOCIIIRx to its development pipeline to treat TG

QIAGEN N.V. announces acquisition of ESE GmbH for $19 million

AHF to host protest targeting Merck over the steep price for its key HIV/AIDS drug, Isentress

Idenix Pharmaceuticals announces significant progress in HCV development programs

Pan-American Benefits Solutions launched to provide limited medical group benefits in the U.S.

Sorrento Therapeutics, Scripps Research Institute announce antibody development collaboration

Evidence-based medicine can improve the US healthcare system

Families should include eye exam as a healthy resolution for New Year

Proteinuria, a long accepted indicator of heart disease risk, has less impact on African-Americans compared to whites

Jobs numbers in health sector defy recession, more growth expected

American Lung Association supports CDC's NIVW to highlight the importance influenza vaccination

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