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Clinical trials in Asia, Africa confirm safety, effectiveness of rotavirus vaccine

Two studies published online Thursday in the Lancet show that the rotavirus vaccine is safe and effective at preventing much of the gastrointestinal illness in developing countries, where rotavirus kills more than 400,000 children under age 5 annually, Reuters reports. Based on the findings in Asia and Africa, the studies' authors "urged the governments of developing nations to make the vaccines a priority," the news service writes.

7 Aug 2010

Geneticist receives prestigious 2010 NIH Director's Pioneer Award

Noted geneticist, Joseph Nadeau, PhD, of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, has received a 2010 National Institutes of Health Director's Pioneer Award.

7 Aug 2010

SAMHSA accepts applications for Prevention Fellowship Program

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for its Prevention Fellowship Program. The Fellowship Program, launched in 2006, is designed to build a workforce of highly competent substance abuse prevention professionals.

7 Aug 2010

FDA confirms Advisory Committee meeting date for lorcaserin NDA review

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Eisai Inc. announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified the company of the confirmed scheduling of an Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee meeting on September 16, 2010, for the review of the lorcaserin New Drug Application (NDA). Lorcaserin, which Arena discovered and has developed for weight management, is intended for obese patients as well as overweight patients who have at least one weight-related co-morbid condition.

7 Aug 2010

FDA seeks ban on Regenerative Sciences for violating cGMP

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking an injunction in federal court against Regenerative Sciences LLC, of Broomfield, Colo., citing violations of current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) that cause its cultured cell product to be adulterated. The product is also misbranded due to the lack of adequate directions for use and the failure to bear the "Rx only" symbol.

7 Aug 2010

Elekta receives Surescripts certification for MOSAIQ oncology information system

With health care providers' desire to increase accuracy, lower costs and increase efficiency, e-prescription use in the United States is exploding. Surescripts reports that by the end of 2009, approximately 18 percent of eligible prescriptions were prescribed electronically compared with just 6.6 percent at the end of 2008. And, the number of prescriptions routed electronically jumped from 68 million in 2008 to 191 million in 2009.

From Elekta 7 Aug 2010

KFH/HP report combined total operating revenue of $11.0 billion for second-quarter 2010

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and their respective subsidiaries reported today a combined total operating revenue of $11.0 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, compared to $10.5 billion in the same period in 2009. Operating income was $313 million in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $411 million in the same quarter last year.

7 Aug 2010

Chemed declares quarterly cash dividend

Chemed Corporation announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 14-cents per share on the Company's capital stock, payable on September 7, 2010, to shareholders of record as of August 16, 2010. This is a 2-cent, or 16.7%, increase over the 12-cent dividend paid in the second quarter of 2010. The previous dividend increase was in August 2009, when the Board raised the dividend from 6-cents to 12-cents per share. This represents the 157th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Chemed in its 39 years as a public company.

7 Aug 2010

More ERs examine how to incorporate palliative care, change 'culture of care'

The Wall Street Journal Health Blog reports on increased discussions about palliative care following a recent New Yorker piece by M.D.-journalist Atul Gawande and a new piece in Slate that examines end-of-life care and the emergency room.

7 Aug 2010

Alpha II's ClaimStaker software to be available as integrated solution to Allscripts client base

Alpha II, a leader in healthcare coding, compliance and reimbursement, announced today a new integration contract with Allscripts, the leading provider of clinical software, information and connectivity solutions for physicians. Alpha II's ClaimStaker software will soon be offered as an integrated solution to the Allscripts client base currently using MyWay, Tiger PM and Vision PM. Alpha II's CodeWizard will also be integrated into the Allscripts MyWay application. Estimated date of completion for the integrations is Q1 2011 for MyWay and Tiger, and Q2 2011 for integration into Vision.

7 Aug 2010

Will health savings trickle from your paycheck to social security?

Kaiser Health News staff writer Phil Galewitz writes: "If employers save money on health insurance because of the new health law, will they give their workers a raise? Absolutely, says a new report by the trustees of Social Security.

7 Aug 2010

Robertson Global Health Solutions reports completion of name change and reverse stock split

Robertson Global Health Solutions Corporation announced today that it has formally completed its name change along with a 1 for 15 reverse stock split resulting in 11,543,346 shares of common stock currently issued and outstanding with 20,000,000 shares, par value $0.001, authorized. The Company also has 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized, par value $0.001, with no preferred shares outstanding.

7 Aug 2010

Forum sets goal for achieving widespread adoption, meaningful use of EHRs by 2014

The following joint statement, by the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, David Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.P., and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Principal Deputy Administrator Marilyn Tavenner, was issued today at a forum, "Accelerating Electronic Health Records Adoption and Meaningful Use."

7 Aug 2010

Dr. Robert Mondavi offers new patients special promotion in dental care

Dr. Robert Mondavi, dentist in Torrance CA, would like to offer all new patients a special promotion in dental care. This special offer will include a basic cleaning, examination of teeth and gums, X-rays, and Free Home Bleaching, all for the incredible price of only $60.00.

7 Aug 2010

Driving for Quality Care petition tour for securing stable Medicaid, Medicare funding

As the extension of emergency Medicaid relief moves from the Senate to the House of Representatives, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living's nationwide Driving for Quality Care petition tour for securing adequate, stable Medicaid and Medicare funding for long term and rehabilitative care for America's seniors and disabled citizens continues to draw significant support from legislators and coverage from local media.

7 Aug 2010

SIRIUS XM Radio to broadcast call-in show for autism spectrum disorders

SIRIUS XM Radio today announced that in partnership with Autism Speaks it will broadcast Doctor Radio Reports: Understanding Autism - Looking for Answers, a live, two-hour call-in show hosted by veteran journalist Perri Peltz on which a panel of world-class doctors, experts, scientists and parents of affected children will explore the latest research and treatment options for autism and disorders on the autism spectrum and take calls from listeners across the country.

7 Aug 2010

The Ensign Group second-quarter total revenue up 19.5%

The Ensign Group, Inc., the parent company of the Ensign group of skilled nursing, rehabilitative care services, home health, hospice care and assisted living companies, today reported record results for the second quarter of 2010.

7 Aug 2010

Tufts University faculty debunks common dental myths

Brushing, flossing, and twice-yearly dental check-ups are standard for oral health care, but there are more health benefits to taking care of your pearly whites than most of us know. In a review article, a faculty member at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) debunks common dental myths and outlines how diet and nutrition affects oral health in children, teenagers, expectant mothers, adults and elders.

7 Aug 2010

Health reform law update: State lawsuits, implementation efforts attract attention

Today, 20 states and the National Federation of Independent Business are planning "to file their response to the government's attempt to dismiss their lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. The Justice Department in June asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit, saying the U.S. District Court in Pensacola lacks subject-matter jurisdiction over some of the lawsuit's claims. ... A key issue raised by their lawsuit is whether the federal government can require individuals to purchase health care insurance and fine those who don't" (Kay, 8/6).

7 Aug 2010

Alkermes reports $42.3 million revenue for first-quarter fiscal 2011

Alkermes, Inc. today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2011, which ended on June 30, 2010.

7 Aug 2010

Medical News

Clinical trials in Asia, Africa confirm safety, effectiveness of rotavirus vaccine

Geneticist receives prestigious 2010 NIH Director's Pioneer Award

SAMHSA accepts applications for Prevention Fellowship Program

FDA confirms Advisory Committee meeting date for lorcaserin NDA review

FDA seeks ban on Regenerative Sciences for violating cGMP

Elekta receives Surescripts certification for MOSAIQ oncology information system

KFH/HP report combined total operating revenue of $11.0 billion for second-quarter 2010

Chemed declares quarterly cash dividend

More ERs examine how to incorporate palliative care, change 'culture of care'

Alpha II's ClaimStaker software to be available as integrated solution to Allscripts client base

Will health savings trickle from your paycheck to social security?

Robertson Global Health Solutions reports completion of name change and reverse stock split

Forum sets goal for achieving widespread adoption, meaningful use of EHRs by 2014

Dr. Robert Mondavi offers new patients special promotion in dental care

Driving for Quality Care petition tour for securing stable Medicaid, Medicare funding

SIRIUS XM Radio to broadcast call-in show for autism spectrum disorders

The Ensign Group second-quarter total revenue up 19.5%

Tufts University faculty debunks common dental myths

Health reform law update: State lawsuits, implementation efforts attract attention

Alkermes reports $42.3 million revenue for first-quarter fiscal 2011

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