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AMAC Telephony Based Communication Services receives large scale award

American Medical Alert Corp. a provider of healthcare communication services and advanced telehealth monitoring technologies, today announced that its Telephony Based Communication Services was awarded a three year, pharmaceutical brand support and clinical contact communications contract for an internationally recognized, top ten pharmaceutical manufacturer.

23 May 2011

New hybrid OR at Loyola equipped with advanced fluoroscopy equipment

Loyola University Medical Center has opened a hybrid operating room that combines the imaging capabilities of a cardiac catheterization lab with the sterile environment of a conventional operating room (OR).

23 May 2011

Vertex receives FDA approval for INCIVEK to treat hepatitis C

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved INCIVEK™ (telaprevir) tablets for a broad group of people with genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C with compensated liver disease (some level of damage to the liver but the liver still functions), including cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).

23 May 2011

Sangamo announces presentations of ZFP Therapeutics data at ASGCT 2011

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. announced today that data from clinical, preclinical and research-stage programs focused on the development of zinc finger DNA-binding protein Therapeutics were described in twenty presentations given by Sangamo scientists and collaborators at the 14th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy.

23 May 2011

Healthways, BCBSNC to offer SilverSneakers to Blue Medicare HMO and PPO members

In a continuing effort to promote well-being and prevention to its older-adult members, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) and Healthways, the leading well-being improvement company, have agreed to offer the award-winning SilverSneakers Fitness Program to BCBSNC's eligible Blue Medicare Supplement members beginning June 1, 2011.

23 May 2011

Nano-complex pre-meal dietary supplement can reduce fat and sugar absorption in the body

A little bitter with a little sweet, in the form of a nano-complex dietary supplement taken before meals, can result in a substantial reduction of fat and sugar absorption in the body, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Harvard University researchers have found.

23 May 2011

Mylan introduces Divalproex Sodium Capsules for treatment of seizures

Mylan Inc. today announced that its subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched Divalproex Sodium Capsules USP, 125 mg, the generic version of Abbott's Depakote® Sprinkle Capsules, a treatment for certain types of seizures.

23 May 2011

First Edition: May 23, 2011

Today's headlines include reports about a new poll that shows Americans don't believe Medicare has to be cut in order to balance the budget.

23 May 2011

Micromet's blinatumomab data to be presented at two upcoming medical meetings

Micromet, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of next-generation antibodies for the treatment of cancer, today announced that data on its lead product candidate blinatumomab will be reported at two upcoming medical meetings.

23 May 2011

Experts discuss latest developments in goat, sheep and other non-cow milk sectors at IDF symposium

Over 250 experts from 37 countries gathered in Athens, Greece, this week for the International Dairy Federation's Dairy Science and Technology Week to discuss the latest developments in goat, sheep and other non-cow milk sectors.

23 May 2011

Millennium Laboratories founder to be honored as 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur for pain care

Millennium Laboratories, a leading provider of medication monitoring services to physicians and staff treating chronic pain, announced today that James Slattery, CEO and founder, is a regional finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 San Diego region.

23 May 2011

eCareSoft releases enhanced electronic health record solution for mid-size hospitals

eCareSoft announced today the release of the first task-oriented eLearning embedded into an electronic health records application.

23 May 2011

Boston Healthcare announces acquisition of Alpha Care

Boston Healthcare announced today that it has acquired Alpha Care GmbH, a consulting firm based in Germany that provides health economics and policy solutions for pharmaceutical, medical device, payer and provider organizations.

23 May 2011

New technique can detect minute traces of tumoral DNA in biological fluids

It will perhaps be possible, in the near future, to detect cancer by a simple blood or urine test. In fact, biologists from CNRS, Inserm, Paris Descartes and Strasbourg universities have developed a technique capable of detecting minute traces of tumoral DNA present in the biological fluids of patients suffering from cancer.

23 May 2011

Morris Hospital installs Toshiba's Ultimax X-ray system to streamline diagnosis, improve patient throughput

Advancements in diagnostic imaging technology are enabling healthcare facilities to achieve multifunctional capabilities using a single modality. To streamline diagnosis and improve patient throughput, Morris Hospital has installed the Ultimax X-ray system from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

23 May 2011

Cognitive behavioural treatment can serve as effective alternative to GA for patients with dental phobia

A study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics examines a relatively frequent problem. Individuals who fear the dentist should often recur to some kinds of general anaesthesia to have their dental work done. But alternatives are now available.

23 May 2011

METI, Elsevier partner to release turn-key health care education product

Elsevier, the leading global publisher of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, announced today a partnership agreement with Medical Education Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of medical simulation and health care learning technologies.

23 May 2011