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Nephros completes its shareholders rights offering, related private placement financing

Nephros, Inc., a medical device company developing and marketing filtration products for therapeutic applications, infection control, and water purification, today announced the completion of its rights offering and private placement that together will result in gross proceeds of approximately $3.2 million to Nephros.

5 Mar 2011

FORTUNE magazine includes Quest Diagnostics in 'World's Most Admired Companies' list

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, today announced that it has been included on FORTUNE magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" list.

From Quest Diagnostics 5 Mar 2011

Medifocus to present on Microfocus APA-1000 at Annual National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference

Medifocus Inc. is pleased to announce that two clinical presentations of the Company's breast cancer treatment system, the Microfocus APA-1000, will be made at the 21st Annual National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference , March 12-16, 2011 in Las Vegas , NV.

5 Mar 2011

Judge stays ruling against health law, sets deadline for White House to appeal

A federal judge in Florida issued a stay regarding his own January ruling in which he overturned the health law. However, this breathing room is only temporary — he also put the health law on the fast track to the Supreme Court.

5 Mar 2011

Family left on sideline in health care crisis

Decision-making on behalf of patients in persistent vegetative states is always a delicate matter, especially if, like Ms. Nyirahabiyambere, they have not left a directive.

5 Mar 2011

Medical oncology included in Directive for the sake of better cancer care in Europe: ESMO

The European Society for Medical Oncology, the leading professional organization for medical oncology in Europe, proudly announced that medical oncology has been included among the medical specialties covered by Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications, as announced yesterday by the Commission.

5 Mar 2011

Gates Foundation makes $10M PRI in Liquidia to support development of vaccines, therapeutics

Liquidia Technologies today announced the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has made a $10 million program-related investment in the company to support the development and commercialization of safer and more effective vaccines and therapeutics. This follows recent announcements of the first Liquidia clinical trial of its lead seasonal flu candidate (LIQ001) and a collaborative agreement with the PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative.

5 Mar 2011

New HQ of David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research officially dedicated

The new seven-story headquarters of the David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT, where scientists and engineers are working together to pursue new ways to treat, detect and prevent cancer, will be officially dedicated today at 4 p.m.

5 Mar 2011

Giant Food removes McCormick's Golden Dipt Tempura Seafood Batter Mix from stores

Following notification from its supplier, McCormick & Company, Giant Food has removed from stores McCormick's Golden Dipt Tempura Seafood Batter Mix. The product may contain milk, an undeclared allergen.

5 Mar 2011

Researchers use qMRI to confirm effect of CS treatment in patients with OA

A group of Canadian researchers led by Prof. Jean-Pierre Pelletier, Head of the Osteoarthritis Research Unit at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre, published a clinical trial in which they confirm, for the first time using quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the disease modifying effects of chondroitin sulphate, a symptomatic slow acting drug for osteoarthritis.

5 Mar 2011

House votes to repeal health law's tax reporting requirement

Lawmakers continue to be at odds over how to pay for the repeal of this provision, which was originally included in the overhaul as a means to raise revenue to pay for it. The House's offset, for instance, would recoup advance tax subsidies given to lower- and middle-income people to buy insurance if their incomes exceed a certain threshold during the same calendar year.

5 Mar 2011

Eveo to develop mobile solutions that encourage adherence

Medication non-adherence is as dangerous and costly as many diseases, causing up to 125,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Non-adherence, the failure to take drugs on time in the dosages prescribed, has been described as the world's "other drug problem."

5 Mar 2011

Smile Brands announces grand opening of its new Castle Dental office in Houston

Smile Brands Inc., the nation's leading provider of business support services to dental groups in the United States, today announced the grand opening of its newest Castle Dental office in Houston – the 36th office in the Houston area.

5 Mar 2011

Caris Life Sciences to highlight new approaches for gynecologic cancers at SGO 2011 conference

Caris Life Sciences, Inc., a leading biosciences company focused on enabling precise and personalized healthcare through the highest quality anatomic pathology, molecular profiling, and blood-based diagnostic services, today announced highlights from the company's upcoming symposium, "Using Biomarker Expression to Guide Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach for Gynecologic Cancers," at the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists 2011 Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer in Orlando, FL on March 6.

5 Mar 2011

Lantheus commences solicitation with respect to 9.750% Senior Notes Due 2017

Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. today announced it commenced a consent solicitation with respect to a proposed amendment to the indenture governing the company's outstanding 9.750% Senior Notes Due 2017.

5 Mar 2011

BNCT treatment proves effective in treating recurrent head, neck cancer

Biologically targeted BNCT treatment is based on producing radiation inside a tumour using boron-10 and thermal neutrons. Boron-10 is introduced into cancer cells with the help of a special carrier substance (phenylalanine), after which the tumour is irradiated with lowenergy neutrons.

5 Mar 2011

LUC, Trinity sign LOI to strengthen Catholic health care

Loyola University Chicago and Trinity Health have signed a Letter of Intent that could lead to the consolidation of Trinity Health and the Loyola University Health System, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University.

5 Mar 2011

Aflac receives two Communitas Awards for excellence in community service, corporate social responsibility

Aflac, the company that pays cash benefits fast when you are sick or hurt, today announced that it has been awarded two Communitas Awards for excellence in community service and corporate social responsibility. Winners are recognized for specific programs involving volunteerism, philanthropy, or ethical and sustainable business practices.

5 Mar 2011

CCC's new pilot program to help couples deal with conflict is now available for Canadians

Calgary Counselling Centre launched a new pilot program in late October, the first of its kind in Canada, to help couples dealing with conflict, The Strengthening Families Program.

5 Mar 2011

First implantable heart transplant using new LVAD performed at University of Utah Hospital

Surgeons at University of Utah Hospital have performed the hospital's first implant of a new-generation left ventricular assist device using the HeartWare HVAD. The tiny, partial artificial heart device is being used as part of a national research study for patients with advanced heart failure who are not candidates for heart transplantation.

5 Mar 2011

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Nephros completes its shareholders rights offering, related private placement financing

FORTUNE magazine includes Quest Diagnostics in 'World's Most Admired Companies' list

Medifocus to present on Microfocus APA-1000 at Annual National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference

Judge stays ruling against health law, sets deadline for White House to appeal

Family left on sideline in health care crisis

Medical oncology included in Directive for the sake of better cancer care in Europe: ESMO

Gates Foundation makes $10M PRI in Liquidia to support development of vaccines, therapeutics

New HQ of David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research officially dedicated

Giant Food removes McCormick's Golden Dipt Tempura Seafood Batter Mix from stores

Researchers use qMRI to confirm effect of CS treatment in patients with OA

House votes to repeal health law's tax reporting requirement

Eveo to develop mobile solutions that encourage adherence

Smile Brands announces grand opening of its new Castle Dental office in Houston

Caris Life Sciences to highlight new approaches for gynecologic cancers at SGO 2011 conference

Lantheus commences solicitation with respect to 9.750% Senior Notes Due 2017

BNCT treatment proves effective in treating recurrent head, neck cancer

LUC, Trinity sign LOI to strengthen Catholic health care

Aflac receives two Communitas Awards for excellence in community service, corporate social responsibility

CCC's new pilot program to help couples deal with conflict is now available for Canadians

First implantable heart transplant using new LVAD performed at University of Utah Hospital

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Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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