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DATATRAK International reports 31% decrease in revenue for fourth-quarter 2009

DATATRAK International, Inc., a technology and services company focused on global eClinical solutions for the clinical trials industry, today announced its operating results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2009.

31 Mar 2010

ARQ 197 demonstrates 66% improvement in median PFS in patients with advanced NSCLC

ArQule, Inc. today announced that ARQ 197, when used in combination with erlotinib, demonstrated a 66% improvement in median Progression-Free Survival in patients with advanced, refractory non-small cell lung cancer.

31 Mar 2010

Rite Aid's fiscal 2010 fourth-quarter revenues down 3.6%

Rite Aid Corporation today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 27, 2010.

31 Mar 2010

SEE BABY opens spa-like facility in mid-town Atlanta to provide low-cost medical care

In an economy where soaring healthcare costs and poor medical care seem to go hand in hand, SEE BABY has opened a beautiful spa-like facility in mid-town Atlanta staffed with well-trained, experienced personnel who provide the best in medical care for a cost up to 70% lower than nearby competitors.

31 Mar 2010

T-cell cytolytic activity may be effective in clearing HBV infection

Co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) poses a treatment challenge. In Western Europe and the United States, chronic HBV infection has been found in 6%󈝺% of HIV-positive patients and this co-infection is well known to be associated with increased liver-related morbidity and mortality. However, factors associated with HBV surface antigen (HbsAg) loss in HIV and HBV co-infected patients remain unclear.

31 Mar 2010

National Doctors' Day: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital honors physicians and staff

As physicians nationwide are acknowledged for their talent, sacrifice and courage on National Doctors' Day, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital honors its more than 230 staff and consulting physicians who strive to fulfill the hospital's mission each day.

31 Mar 2010

MIPA launches campaign to educate consumers save money on prescription medications

The Massachusetts Independent Pharmacists Association today announced the kickoff of a campaign aimed at educating consumers about a proposal to help save money on prescription medications. MIPA was joined by patient groups, pharmacists, and lawmakers at a Boston pharmacy, Tremont Drug, to highlight the fact that Massachusetts is the only state in the nation that bans the use of manufacturer discounts and co-pay assistance programs for the purchase of prescription drugs.

31 Mar 2010

Recipients of Pfizer Canada's third Neuropathic Pain Research Awards Competition announced

Pfizer Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of its third Neuropathic Pain Research Awards Competition, which aims to fund and support Canadian innovation within independent neuropathic pain research in the areas of basic biomedical, clinical and health sciences.

31 Mar 2010

Nation's emergency physicians warn parents about dangers of prescription drug abuse

The nation's emergency physicians are issuing a strong warning to parents about the dangers of prescription drug abuse, which are now the second most abused drugs, after marijuana. Nearly three-quarters of a million people (741,425) needed emergency care in 2006 because of prescription drug abuse.

31 Mar 2010

Immigrants with mental disabilities: Reforms needed to ensure fair treatment and due process

Major reforms are needed in the nation's immigration court and detention system to ensure fair treatment and due process for immigrants with mental disabilities, according to new findings released today by Texas Appleseed, with pro bono counsel Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.

31 Mar 2010

CompPharma's standardized directory of workers' compensation pharmacy industry

CompPharma, a consortium of workers' compensation pharmacy benefit managers, has compiled a directory of terms and definitions describing various aspects of the workers' compensation pharmacy industry.

31 Mar 2010

Astellas Pharma forms agreement to review certain confidential information of OSI Pharmaceuticals

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it had entered into an agreement with Astellas Pharma Inc., under which Astellas will be able to review certain confidential information related to OSI.

31 Mar 2010

2010 BIO International Convention to discuss issues that impact drug discovery and development

The 2010 BIO International Convention will feature a robust health and medical program highlighting the latest scientific breakthroughs and policy and business development issues that impact drug discovery and development. Hosted by the Biotechnology Industry Organization, the Convention will be held May 3-6, 2010 in Chicago, Ill. at McCormick Place.

31 Mar 2010

New legislation will increase access to health care, says DDI

Will the newly signed health care legislation create a major shift in how pharmaceutical brand decisions are made? The bill will increase access to health insurance, but many believe the practice of medicine is already in transition, and the bill signed by President Obama will simply accelerate changes already being implemented.

31 Mar 2010

Fat-rich breakfast may help prevent metabolic syndrome, says study

The age-old maxim "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper" may in fact be the best advice to follow to prevent metabolic syndrome, according to a new University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) study.

31 Mar 2010

Natural Vines introduced for sophisticated licorice customers

American Licorice Company, one of the nation's most respected licorice manufacturers, has introduced Natural Vines, a new line of premium, gourmet soft licorice created for the discerning licorice connoisseur.

31 Mar 2010

Cryo-Cell International, MOSI partner to develop educational exhibit on stem cells and regenerative science

Cryo-Cell International Inc., a global leader of innovative stem cell solutions and stem cell cryopreservation services, today announced plans to partner with Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) in the development and launch of an interactive educational exhibit on stem cells and regenerative science. Cryo-Cell is one of the most established private family cord blood banks and is a pioneer in the stem cell industry.

31 Mar 2010

LoJack and May Institute launch campaign to increase public awareness about autism

What does autism look like? Millions of commuters in Massachusetts will find out during April – National Autism Awareness Month – thanks to a powerful public awareness campaign that features photos and stories of children with autism as well as important information about the disorder.

31 Mar 2010

Experts to discuss employee health care benefits in BNA Tax & Accounting webinar

When President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law, he ushered in dramatic health care reforms unparalleled since the days of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal. On April 8, two of the nation's foremost employee benefits and health care law experts from Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, Bruce Fried and Martin Moderson, will present a BNA Tax & Accounting webinar, Health Care Reform – Preparing Employers and Health Plans, directed to professionals who advise employers large and small on employee health care benefits or work with ERISA or non-ERISA health plans.

31 Mar 2010

STAAR Surgical Company enters into 'Stipulation for Settlement' to resolve pending disputes

STAAR Surgical Company, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today announced that STAAR and all other parties to the matters Parallax Medical Systems v. STAAR Surgical Company and Scott C. Moody, Inc. v. STAAR Surgical Company entered into a Stipulation for Settlement that globally resolves all pending disputes among them.

31 Mar 2010

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DATATRAK International reports 31% decrease in revenue for fourth-quarter 2009

ARQ 197 demonstrates 66% improvement in median PFS in patients with advanced NSCLC

Rite Aid's fiscal 2010 fourth-quarter revenues down 3.6%

SEE BABY opens spa-like facility in mid-town Atlanta to provide low-cost medical care

T-cell cytolytic activity may be effective in clearing HBV infection

National Doctors' Day: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital honors physicians and staff

MIPA launches campaign to educate consumers save money on prescription medications

Recipients of Pfizer Canada's third Neuropathic Pain Research Awards Competition announced

Nation's emergency physicians warn parents about dangers of prescription drug abuse

Immigrants with mental disabilities: Reforms needed to ensure fair treatment and due process

CompPharma's standardized directory of workers' compensation pharmacy industry

Astellas Pharma forms agreement to review certain confidential information of OSI Pharmaceuticals

2010 BIO International Convention to discuss issues that impact drug discovery and development

New legislation will increase access to health care, says DDI

Fat-rich breakfast may help prevent metabolic syndrome, says study

Natural Vines introduced for sophisticated licorice customers

Cryo-Cell International, MOSI partner to develop educational exhibit on stem cells and regenerative science

LoJack and May Institute launch campaign to increase public awareness about autism

Experts to discuss employee health care benefits in BNA Tax & Accounting webinar

STAAR Surgical Company enters into 'Stipulation for Settlement' to resolve pending disputes

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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