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CAPG and IHA convene health care conference focusing on ACOs

The California Association of Physician Groups (CAPG) and the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) are convening a three day conference of health care leaders in Los Angeles, October 25-27, 2010, which provides an unprecedented opportunity for reporters covering healthcare to gain a deeper understanding of accountable care organizations (ACOs) and their implications to patients, providers, employers and our overall healthcare delivery system.

19 Oct 2010

Maria Shriver, Ann O’Leary introduce The Shriver Report for Alzheimer's patients

Guests Maria Shriver (First Lady-California) and Ann O'Leary (Berkeley Center for Health, Economic and Family Security) appeared yesterday to introduce The Shriver Report: A Woman's Nation takes on Alzheimer's on the ABC Sunday morning show This Week with Christiane Amanpour

19 Oct 2010

Health care reform will lead more people to seek cancer prevention and risk-reduction services

More people will likely seek cancer prevention and risk-reduction services as a result of health care reform, say experts at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

19 Oct 2010

Iraqi Cultural Center to host first-of its-kind public discussion among behavioral health specialists

On Oct 21, 2010, the Iraqi Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. will host a first-of its-kind public discussion among behavioral health specialists from Iraq and the U.S. about Iraq's increasingly effective behavioral healthcare programs and how the lessons learned in treating severe trauma there can be applied in the U.S. and elsewhere.

19 Oct 2010

Increased colorectal cancer screening in pre-Medicare population can reduce program costs

Investment in screening programs that target the pre-Medicare population, individuals aged between 50 and 64, is needed to reduce the costs of colorectal cancer in the Medicare program, according to the results of a new study, "Cost-Savings to Medicare from Increased Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Pre-Medicare Population," unveiled today at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 75th Annual Scientific meeting in San Antonio, Texas.

19 Oct 2010

LRI releases results from scientific research impact report on lupus

Today, the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) released results from the organization's first scientific research impact report entitled, A Decade of Impact in Lupus Research Driving Discovery through Innovation. The results from the report demonstrate a significant impact in lupus research, which has seen no new treatment options approved in 50 years.

19 Oct 2010

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

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CAPG and IHA convene health care conference focusing on ACOs

Maria Shriver, Ann O’Leary introduce The Shriver Report for Alzheimer's patients

Health care reform will lead more people to seek cancer prevention and risk-reduction services

Iraqi Cultural Center to host first-of its-kind public discussion among behavioral health specialists

Increased colorectal cancer screening in pre-Medicare population can reduce program costs

LRI releases results from scientific research impact report on lupus

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

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