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ACG 75th Scientific Meeting to review advances in gastrointestinal research, treatment of digestive diseases

Many of the world's preeminent gastroenterologists will gather for the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 75th Annual Scientific Meeting at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas starting Monday October 18, 2010, to review the latest scientific advances in gastrointestinal research, treatment of digestive diseases and clinical practice management.

19 Oct 2010

MRG data finds factors that drive single-port laparoscopy market

According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, a combination of increased volume from current practitioners and growth in the number of surgeons performing the technique will drive the single-port laparoscopy market to over 100% growth over the next year, and to high double-digit growth past 2011.

19 Oct 2010

getSTDtested.com introduces new payment options for preventative healthcare

Today getSTDtested.com, a leading online social health clinic, announced that consumers preferring alternative payments to credit cards for diagnostic health tests that they have ordered can now pay with cash in a simple web-to-store transaction using PayNearMe services at select convenience stores nationwide.

19 Oct 2010

Pseudobulbar affect impacts majority of stroke survivors, but few have any understanding of condition

A survey released today by National Stroke Association shows that 53 percent of stroke survivor respondents suffer from symptoms of another neurologic condition called pseudobulbar affect (PBA), a condition thought to be caused by structural damage in the brain due to injury or disease. PBA causes involuntary and unpredictable outbursts of laughing or crying, often in socially inappropriate situations. Even though a significant proportion of stroke survivors suffer from PBA, fewer than one in five are familiar with the condition.

19 Oct 2010

Study suggests disparity in colorectal cancer demographics and outcomes between various races

The latest colorectal cancer research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 75th Annual Scientific meeting in San Antonio this week strengthens the growing body of evidence that suggests significant disparity in colorectal cancer (CRC) demographics and outcomes between various races.

19 Oct 2010

ISI launches initiative to create translation glossary for healthcare providers

Phrases like "Grandfathered Health Plan" or "Biosimilar Biological Products" are hard enough to understand in English, let alone trying to accurately translate those concepts into Spanish, Chinese or any other of the dozens of languages in which healthcare providers must communicate.

19 Oct 2010

'Sister' mitral cells may broadcast 2 distinct channels of information on odors to cortex

A team co-led by neuroscientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has shed light -- literally -- on circuitry underlying the olfactory system in mammals, giving us a new view of how that system may pull off some of its most amazing feats.

19 Oct 2010

ResCare announces expiration of 40-day "go shop" period

ResCare, Inc. announced today that the 40-day "go shop" period under the share exchange agreement between ResCare and an entity sponsored by Onex Partners III, L.P. an affiliate of Onex Corporation has expired.

19 Oct 2010

PC Mall announces new solution for EHR adoption and achievement of meaningful use

PC Mall, Inc., whose healthcare expertise is marketed under the "HealthDynamix" brand, today announced a new solution that supports electronic health record adoption and assists physicians in achieving meaningful use as defined by the US government. Participating physicians will be able to take advantage of EHR funds recently allocated in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

19 Oct 2010

Integration of XB-BIS and IPA software improve personalized medicine

Ingenuity Systems, the leading provider of information solutions for life science researchers, and TransMed Systems, a translational medicine software and services company, today announced an integration between IPA software and XB Bio-Integration Suite (XB-BIS).

19 Oct 2010

HOYA ConBio's dentistry lasers to be featured at LVI's teaching facilities through 2013

HOYA ConBio™, a global leader in dental and aesthetic lasers, today announced an extension of its sponsorship agreement with the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), the pioneer in live-patient, post-graduate dental training. The agreement ensures that VersaWave™ and DioDent™ Micro 980 lasers will continue to be featured at LVI's advanced teaching facilities through 2013.

19 Oct 2010

Five Prime Therapeutics relocates into new drug discovery facility in South San Francisco

Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc., a leader in biologics, has relocated into its state-of-the-art drug discovery facility in South San Francisco. The new facility provides FivePrime with a two fold increase in square footage without significant incremental rental cost. The relocation includes an expanded laboratory facility for the Company to accelerate its innovative and proprietary protein therapeutic and antibody drug discovery platform.

19 Oct 2010

Opto Circuits, Cardiac Science enter definitive merger agreement

Cardiac Science Corporation and Opto Circuits today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Opto Circuits has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Cardiac Science common stock for $2.30 USD per share.

19 Oct 2010

MedAire and Control Risks partner to offer integrated medical, security services

Business and general aviation aircraft owners, passengers and crew will enjoy additional peace of mind and an added layer of protection as MedAire, an International SOS company, and Control Risks, through its joint venture with International SOS, join forces to offer 24/7 medical, travel and security advice and assistance via a single phone number and web portal.

19 Oct 2010

Cytheris initiates ORVACS Phase II clinical trial to study HIV infection

Cytheris SA, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on research and development of new therapies for immune modulation, today announced the initiation of Phase II clinical trial of the company's investigative immunomodulatory agent, CYT107 (rhIL-7), in combination with two potent antiretroviral drugs represented by the integrase inhibitor raltegravir (ISENTRESS- Merck & Co.) and the CCR5 inhibitor, maraviroc (SELZENTRY- ViiV Healthcare).

19 Oct 2010

UnitedHealth Group consolidated third quarter revenues increase 9% to $23.7 billion

UnitedHealth Group today reported third quarter results, including strong revenue growth in both its Health Benefits and Health Services business groups. Third quarter 2010 net earnings were $1.14 per share. Key performance metrics and costs were in line with or better than Company expectations.

19 Oct 2010

Study estimates demand for radiation therapy will increase by 22% over next decade

Between 2010 and 2020, the demand for radiation therapy will exceed the number of radiation oncologists practicing in the U.S. tenfold, which could profoundly affect the ability to provide patients with sufficient access to treatment, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

19 Oct 2010

Amgen to review study results of ESA in chronic renal failure patients with FDA and CRDAC

Amgen will review the results from TREAT (the Trial to Reduce Cardiovascular Events with Aranesp® Therapy) and will discuss how these results inform the appropriate use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) for chronic renal failure (CRF) patients at today's meeting of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee (CRDAC).

19 Oct 2010

Reproductive Specialists of New York opens new office in Brooklyn

Reproductive Specialists of New York announces the opening of its new Brooklyn office, the newest addition to their five locations.

19 Oct 2010

An overview on American College of Gastroenterology's Annual Scientific meeting

The association between obesity and gastrointestinal-related cancers and coronary artery disease; the link between an overweight or obese body mass index and the severity of Crohn's disease; and whether inflammatory bowel disease is an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease, were among the highlights of new research that was presented this week at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 75th Annual Scientific meeting in San Antonio.

19 Oct 2010

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ACG 75th Scientific Meeting to review advances in gastrointestinal research, treatment of digestive diseases

MRG data finds factors that drive single-port laparoscopy market

getSTDtested.com introduces new payment options for preventative healthcare

Pseudobulbar affect impacts majority of stroke survivors, but few have any understanding of condition

Study suggests disparity in colorectal cancer demographics and outcomes between various races

ISI launches initiative to create translation glossary for healthcare providers

'Sister' mitral cells may broadcast 2 distinct channels of information on odors to cortex

ResCare announces expiration of 40-day "go shop" period

PC Mall announces new solution for EHR adoption and achievement of meaningful use

Integration of XB-BIS and IPA software improve personalized medicine

HOYA ConBio's dentistry lasers to be featured at LVI's teaching facilities through 2013

Five Prime Therapeutics relocates into new drug discovery facility in South San Francisco

Opto Circuits, Cardiac Science enter definitive merger agreement

MedAire and Control Risks partner to offer integrated medical, security services

Cytheris initiates ORVACS Phase II clinical trial to study HIV infection

UnitedHealth Group consolidated third quarter revenues increase 9% to $23.7 billion

Study estimates demand for radiation therapy will increase by 22% over next decade

Amgen to review study results of ESA in chronic renal failure patients with FDA and CRDAC

Reproductive Specialists of New York opens new office in Brooklyn

An overview on American College of Gastroenterology's Annual Scientific meeting

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