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Memphis Mayor supports National Bipolar Foundation; sees benefit in preventative care program

Memphis Mayor, A.C. Wharton stands up for the outstanding Memphis-based National Bipolar Foundation; a press conference is to be hosted by University of Tennessee Health & Science Center on November 17th at 2pm at the Student Center at 800 Madison in Room 305.

12 Nov 2009

Zynx Health to showcase its solutions at the American Medical Informatics Association’s 2009 annual symposium

Zynx Health, the leader in evidence-based and experienced-based clinical decision support, will showcase its solutions at the American Medical Informatics Association’s 2009 annual symposium in San Francisco.

12 Nov 2009

54% of Americans are inconsistent in taking prescriptions, reveals survey

A new survey finds that 54 percent of Americans say they do not consistently take prescriptions as instructed even though 87 percent believe prescription medicines are important to their health – pointing to a growing public health problem.

12 Nov 2009

Data supports the use of ExAblate as a safe, effective and durable treatment for uterine fibroids

InSightec Ltd. today announced that three new papers published in the November issue of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology add to the growing body of data supporting the use of ExAblate(R) as a safe, effective and durable treatment for uterine fibroids.

12 Nov 2009

USTeleradiology achieves Joint Commission accreditation for second time

USTeleradiology, LLC's reaccreditation survey by The Joint Commission was completed on September 10, 2009 with USTeleradiology achieving Joint Commission accreditation - the gold standard within the health care field - for the second time.

12 Nov 2009

IMS Health to launch comprehensive analytical tool for oncology market

IMS Health, the world’s leading provider of market intelligence to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, today announced the upcoming launch of IMS Oncology QuantifierTM, a comprehensive, clinically rich analytical tool that enables the company’s clients to assess treatment opportunities and guide commercial decisions in the $48 billion global oncology market.

12 Nov 2009

UMass Memorial Health Care renews its supply chain relationship with Broadlane

Broadlane, the leading cost-management company for healthcare providers, announced today that UMass Memorial Health Care, the largest healthcare system in Central and Western Massachusetts, has renewed its supply chain relationship with Broadlane for another three years.

12 Nov 2009

Hualapai Mountain Medical Center receives licensure by the Arizona Department of Health Services

MedCath Corporation, a healthcare provider focused on high acuity healthcare services, today announced it has received licensure by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accreditation by The Joint Commission for its new 70-bed Hualapai Mountain Medical Center in Kingman, Ariz, which opened October 15th.

12 Nov 2009

Today's opinions and editorials

"Traditional" infectious diseases — those, like flu and tuberculosis, that are caused by viruses or bacteria — are not the only aspects of health that can spread from one person to another. Taking up smoking is contagious; so is quitting. Obesity is contagious. So is happiness (Olivia Judson, 11/10).

12 Nov 2009

Physicians and researchers to develop kidney replacement device for children

When children need kidney dialysis because of disease or congenital defects, doctors are forced to adapt adult-size dialysis equipment. No FDA-approved kidney replacement devices exist that are specifically designed for children.

12 Nov 2009

Health care legislation not fair to Hispanic small businesses and families

A number of Hispanic organizations have united to address major problems with the health care legislation passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and urge the Senate to come up with a bipartisan solution for real healthcare reform. They are especially concerned the health care legislation will create a greater tax burden and unfair government mandates on Hispanic small businesses and families. During this critical health care debate, these organizations want their voices to be heard and believe that the current approach will lead to loss of jobs and reduced wages for Hispanic workers.

12 Nov 2009

Hoyer: House could be in session until late December

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) today said "he is prepared to extend the House healthcare schedule into late December in order to pass healthcare reform," The Hill reports. "Two weeks ago, Hoyer said that the House could work as late as Nov. 24 in order to pass healthcare reform. Now he says that the House could be in session as late as Dec. 22 to vote on a final bill should it emerge from conference" (Fabian, 11/11)

11 Nov 2009

New robotic surgical systems from El Camino Hospital

El Camino Hospital, the hospital of Silicon Valley, expands its minimally invasive surgical program to three da Vinci® Si HD Surgical Systems. Physicians performed more than 500 robotic surgeries over the past year and expect the number to increase in 2010 as more physicians undergo training with the enhanced equipment that allows for more minimally invasive procedures.

11 Nov 2009

FDA-approved DuraSeal spine sealant from Covidien

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced the launch of DuraSeal™ spine sealant, the first product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for intra-operative sealing of the dural membrane during spine procedures.

11 Nov 2009

Health overhaul proposals test limits of Democrats' unity

Politico reports that votes on a health care bill are subjecting some Democrats to fierce attacks - from other Democrats. "For some of 39 House Democrats who opposed the bill, there are protests outside their offices and promises of retribution.

11 Nov 2009

Presentation on how MedeAnalytics uses cloud computing

Yesterday, at the SPSS Directions 2009 North American Conference in Las Vegas, Nev., David Mould, Ph.D., predictive analytics scientist at MedeAnalytics, delivered a presentation to business executives, IT professionals, and researchers on ways MedeAnalytics uses cloud computing, also known as SaaS (Software-as-a-Service), to provide clients with advanced analytic tools and solutions.

11 Nov 2009

Positive results from Puricore's Vashe Wound Therapy efficacy trial

PuriCore, the life sciences company focused on developing and commercializing proprietary solutions that safely, effectively, and naturally kill infectious pathogens, today announced results of a randomized clinical trial showing the potential effectiveness of its Vashe Wound Therapy in the post-operative care of split-thickness skin grafts for burn injuries.

11 Nov 2009

Pan-African conference to focus on the rapid growth of diabetes in Africa

The Republic of Mauritius in collaboration with the World Health Organization Afro Region and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) today opened an International Conference on Diabetes & Associated Diseases in Port Louis, Mauritius to highlight their concern about the rapid growth of the diabetes epidemic throughout Africa. The conference will run from November 12 and end on November 14 – World Diabetes Day.

11 Nov 2009

TSO3 reports third quarter 2009 financial results

TSO3 Inc. ("TSO3") posted revenues of $126,162 on the sales of consumables and service for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. There were no new shipments of sterilizers in third quarter.

11 Nov 2009

PRI's risk management conference focuses on public policy and future trends in medical malpractice

Physicians’ Reciprocal Insurers (PRI), the second largest medical malpractice insurer in New York state, today announced that it will host its Ninth Annual Risk Management Conference on Tuesday, November 17 at the Helmsley Hotel in New York City.

11 Nov 2009