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Cardiac Science and OMRON Healthcare sign distribution agreement

Cardiac Science Corporation (Nasdaq: CSCX), a global leader in automated external defibrillator (AED) and diagnostic cardiac monitoring devices, entered into an exclusive agreement with OMRON Healthcare distribute Omron's vital signs and spot check monitors under the Cardiac Science brand in the United States and Canada.

20 Oct 2009

Conference to discuss the pent-up demand for home based eldercare personal robots

GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. announced today that during their first annual "Mobile Robots in Motion" conference November 4-5, 2009, attendees will be able to learn and discuss the basis for GeckoSystems' belief that pent-up demand exists for their cost effective, home based eldercare personal robots.

20 Oct 2009

AHF reiterates its disappointment over the presentation of Thai HIV vaccine study data

In anticipation of today’s controversial presentation of the Thai HIV vaccine study data at the AIDS Vaccine Conference in Paris, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) reiterated its disappointment at the news that data that seriously undermined the purported success of the trial were not released publicly when other, more favorable data were reported late last month.

20 Oct 2009

IntegraMed America expands its Attain IVF treatment financing offerings

IntegraMed America, Inc., the nation’s leading manager of specialty outpatient healthcare facilities in the emerging, technology-focused medical niches of fertility and vein care, today announced that it has expanded its Attain™ IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) family of treatment financing offerings to include the Attain IVF Multi-Cycle Program.

20 Oct 2009

Aspect Medical Systems to present a complete family of BIS monitoring technologies at ASA meeting

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting will feature 62 scientific presentations that reference BIS® monitoring when it convenes on October 17-21, 2009 in New Orleans. BIS-related research will cover a broad range of applications for BIS monitoring, including initial results from studies conducted as part of a comparative effectiveness research collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic as well as findings from a study evaluating use of a Composite Variability Index (CVI) that is based on BIS parameters.

20 Oct 2009

Two high blood pressure medicines effective in treating stable ischemic heart disease

Two medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure appear to be effective in treating a common type of heart disease known as stable ischemic heart disease, according to a new comparative effectiveness review funded by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

20 Oct 2009

PhRMA calls for appropriate incentives for continued biotechnology innovation

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Senior Vice President Ken Johnson issued the following statement today regarding appropriate incentives for continued biotechnology innovation:

20 Oct 2009

Novavax, Avimex and GE Healthcare initiate clinical study of H1N1 VLP influenza vaccine

Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) announced today that it has initiated a two-stage clinical study of its virus-like-particle (VLP) H1N1 influenza vaccine in Mexico in collaboration with Avimex Laboratories (Avimex) and GE Healthcare.

20 Oct 2009

University of Leeds' £50 million research initiative to improve quality of life in second half century

A £50 million research initiative, aimed at giving people '50 active years after 50' is being launched by the University of Leeds.

20 Oct 2009

Swine flu outbreak at USAFA: Investigators study behavior of the nH1N1 virus

With the 2009 influenza season upon us, characterization of the epidemiology and duration of shedding for the nH1N1 virus is critical. Investigators from the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Epidemiology Consult Service capitalized on a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights about the natural behavior of the nH1N1 virus, including shedding patterns, during a recent large-scale swine flu outbreak at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA).

20 Oct 2009

Seguro Surgical obtains global marketing rights to use a novel abdominal surgery device

Seguro Surgical, Inc., a medical device development company specializing in the commercialization of surgical instrumentation, today announced that it has acquired, from The Johns Hopkins University, the global marketing rights to a novel device for use in abdominal surgery.

20 Oct 2009

GlaxoSmithKline may see increased sales of Relenza during the A/H1N1 2009 pandemic

Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that during the A/H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic, GlaxoSmithKline could see its Relenza sales increase if Tamiflu-resistant strains of the virus spread. GlaxoSmithKline recently signed A/H1N1 2009 vaccine contracts with various governments for more than $3 billion and is donating supplies to less wealthy nations, ensuring that the company strikes a balance between profit and public health concerns.

20 Oct 2009

Academic medical centers do not always practice the values they preach

As the national conversation about healthcare reform engages millions of Americans, a new Brandeis study sheds light on the values of medical faculty who train the nation's physicians and lead in health care and research in the U.S.

20 Oct 2009

Investment opportunities in the global patient monitoring market thru 2015

MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "Global Patient Monitoring Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2015," to their collection of Patient Monitoring market reports.

20 Oct 2009

Philips launches DirectLife fitness program to deliver health benefits

Philips is delivering on their commitment to be the leader in health and well-being with the launch of Philips DirectLife, a new customized, interactive fitness program that offers a fun and simple solution to people eager to adopt a more active lifestyle.

20 Oct 2009

Rexall Diabetes Starter Kit for newly diagnosed patients

Over 40 per cent of Canadians diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, such as diabetes, feel confused or overwhelmed after leaving their doctor's office, shows a Leger Marketing survey commissioned by the Rexall family of pharmacies.

20 Oct 2009

Body composition analysis can help in determining obesity risk

The body mass index (BMI) has long been the yardstick in deciding who is at risk because of their weight. BMI is essentially a measure of density, identifying 'under-' and 'over-weight' risk groups. Recent studies however point towards a more sophisticated approach to the issue.

20 Oct 2009

Poor readiness by many hospitals to tackle H1N1 pandemic; RNs step up protest

Some 16,000 registered nurses at 39 hospitals at three Catholic hospital chains in California and Nevada will join a one-day strike and picket October 30 as RNs step up the protest over poor readiness by many hospitals to confront the H1N1 pandemic, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (CNA/NNOC) announced today.

20 Oct 2009

Progressive group launches ad urging Sen. Reid to include public option in reform legislation

"The Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) launched an ad urging Sen. Harry Reid to muscle through a public option as part of healthcare reform," The Hill's Blog Briefing Room reports (Zimmerman, 10/19).

20 Oct 2009

Diabetes represents a global health threat

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) released new data today showing that a staggering 285 million people worldwide have diabetes.

20 Oct 2009

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Cardiac Science and OMRON Healthcare sign distribution agreement

Conference to discuss the pent-up demand for home based eldercare personal robots

AHF reiterates its disappointment over the presentation of Thai HIV vaccine study data

IntegraMed America expands its Attain IVF treatment financing offerings

Aspect Medical Systems to present a complete family of BIS monitoring technologies at ASA meeting

Two high blood pressure medicines effective in treating stable ischemic heart disease

PhRMA calls for appropriate incentives for continued biotechnology innovation

Novavax, Avimex and GE Healthcare initiate clinical study of H1N1 VLP influenza vaccine

University of Leeds' £50 million research initiative to improve quality of life in second half century

Swine flu outbreak at USAFA: Investigators study behavior of the nH1N1 virus

Seguro Surgical obtains global marketing rights to use a novel abdominal surgery device

GlaxoSmithKline may see increased sales of Relenza during the A/H1N1 2009 pandemic

Academic medical centers do not always practice the values they preach

Investment opportunities in the global patient monitoring market thru 2015

Philips launches DirectLife fitness program to deliver health benefits

Rexall Diabetes Starter Kit for newly diagnosed patients

Body composition analysis can help in determining obesity risk

Poor readiness by many hospitals to tackle H1N1 pandemic; RNs step up protest

Progressive group launches ad urging Sen. Reid to include public option in reform legislation

Diabetes represents a global health threat

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