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Research findings point to new ways to improve quality of future trials through better training

Practitioners of clinical medicine are familiar with learning curves, and strategies like simulation are increasingly used to minimize learning-curve effects on clinical care. Because similar learning curves have been hinted at in some clinical trials, researchers at Duke University Medical Center studied the phenomenon in the data record of a large, multi-site clinical trial. Their findings point to ways to improve the quality of future trials through better training and simulation exercises.

31 Jul 2010

Complete Genomics files registration statement on Form S-1 with SEC

Complete Genomics, Inc. announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The shares of common stock to be sold in this offering are proposed to be sold solely by Complete Genomics, Inc.

31 Jul 2010

Nathan Heron teams up with Healthy and Essential to launch Omega Ice Cream

Local ice cream entrepreneur Nathan Heron's popular ice cream concession on Blackpool's famous South Pier will see the launch of a world first - Omega Ice Creams. 'Blackpool is the world's No.1 ice cream eating city.' says Nathan, 'And I love coming up with new ideas - and making a great summer treat like an ice cream healthier with a squeeze of Omega-3 sauce is a great idea!'

31 Jul 2010

MBHS targets emerging healthcare markets of Russia, CIS

mBeach Software Inc. today announced a strategy of targeting new international market opportunities. In particular, the company has identified the emerging markets of Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States.

31 Jul 2010

New study shows most injuries in youth ice hockey are caused by accident

Hockey fans likely would assume that body-checking -- intentionally slamming an opponent against the boards -- causes the most injuries in youth ice hockey. But they would be wrong.

31 Jul 2010

Kaiser Permanente workers to join NUHW

The National Labor Relations Board has scheduled a government-protected mail ballot election beginning Sept. 13 for nearly 44,000 Kaiser Permanente workers to join the National Union of Healthcare Workers and kick out the incumbent union SEIU.

31 Jul 2010

Path-O-Cide, Fiber Coat with Kevlar protect from major health issues: Prime Coat Coating Systems

The Annual ACA Convention attendees will be the first to see 2 new products from Prime Coat Coating Systems. Path-O-Cide and Fiber Coat with Kevlar will revolutionize the way that correctional facilities are constructed and refurbished for the near future.

31 Jul 2010

Reality TV shows take full advantage, tout teen happiness: Research

Teenage years have long been linked with a heightened concern with appearance. Some reality TV shows take full advantage and tout happiness as just a nip/tuck away. A Rutgers-Camden psychologist has found that teens fond of these kinds of programs are more likely to join the millions who go under the knife each year. For bodies - and minds - still in development, these drastic decisions could have implications way after prom.

31 Jul 2010

Stop & Shop Supermarket announces voluntary recall of Nature's Promise Alfalfa, Zesty Sprouts

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company has announced a voluntary recall of Nature's Promise Alfalfa and Zesty Sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.

31 Jul 2010

Aetna offers help to fire-impacted areas in Southern California

Aetna is making it easier for members impacted by the wildfires burning in Kern County and Northern Los Angeles County to refill prescriptions and access employee assistance and behavioral health programs. The company is monitoring the situation carefully, and will re-evaluate its medical and dental policies for members as necessary to help them access care in the fire-impacted areas in Southern California where many people face evacuations from their homes.

31 Jul 2010

MSU creates mentored program to increase number of researchers in women's health

With the help of a $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, Michigan State University is creating a cross-discipline, mentored program designed to increase the number and diversity of researchers in women's health.

31 Jul 2010

New safety tool for cottagers, campers

Ornge, the provider of aero-medical transport for Ontario, encourages those heading out of town this long weekend to take advantage of a new safety tool designed specifically for cottagers and campers.

31 Jul 2010

Thousands of female bloggers come down for 6th annual BlogHer conference

As thousands of female bloggers descend upon New York City for the 6th annual BlogHer conference, Gold's Gym, the world's leading authority on health and fitness, is inviting all BlogHer '10 attendees to work out -- for free! -- at Gold's Gym Manhattan while in town for the event. Whether bloggers are looking to stick to their fitness goals while away from home, workout with a friend, or try out a new gym, Gold's Gym is proud to be their gym of choice while in town for the conference.

31 Jul 2010

Amplicare introduces new Mobile Companion

Amplicare, a market leader in web-based Hospice, Home Health and Skilled Nursing applications for marketing extends their reach into mobile devices with Amplicare's new Mobile Companion.

31 Jul 2010

PharmAthene receives non-compliance letter from NYSE Amex

PharmAthene, Inc., a biodefense company developing medical countermeasures against biological and chemical threats, today announced that on July 26, 2010 it received a letter from the NYSE Amex LLC, stating that PharmAthene is not in compliance with the continued listing standards specified in Sections 1003(a)(i), (ii) and (iii) of the NYSE Amex Company Guide, because it has stockholders' equity of less than $2.0 million, $4.0 million and $6.0 million and losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in two of its three most recent fiscal years, three of its four most recent fiscal years and its five most recent fiscal years, respectively.

31 Jul 2010

Perrigo files ANDA for butoconazole nitrate vaginal cream

Perrigo Company announced that it has filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration an Abbreviated New Drug Application for butoconazole nitrate vaginal cream, 2% and that is has notified KV Pharmaceutical Company, the owner of the New Drug Application as well as FemmePharma, the listed owner of the patent, of its ANDA filing. KV is a licensee under the patent. Perrigo believes it is first-to-file on this product.

31 Jul 2010

Nightingale Informatix reports $4.2 million revenue for fourth-quarter fiscal 2010

Nightingale Informatix Corporation, an application service provider (ASP) of electronic medical record (EMR) software and related services announces its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2010.

31 Jul 2010

Pseudo-reforms of health insurance industry will bar strong regulation of health insurers: Consumer Watchdog

Consumer Watchdog has called on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to withdraw weak pseudo-reforms of the health insurance industry that would bar strong regulation of health insurers. Schwarzenegger sent his proposals this month to lawmakers who are seeking stronger state regulation modeled on the successful market reforms of auto and homeowner insurance under Proposition 103, demanding that they substitute his legislation for their bills.

31 Jul 2010

Taoist Tai Chi internal arts of health celebrates 40 years

Dimitri Granovski, a Russian immigrant to Canada, says that after 20 years of chronic migraines, he's become painkiller-free by practising these arts for only three months. Samantha Albert of Stratford, Ontario, says they help her deal with the effects of a critical blood disorder called amyloidosis. Helen Gaunt a wine producer in Margaret River, Australia, attributes her smooth recovery from thyroid and breast cancer to their practice.

31 Jul 2010

Oil spill inflicts widespread psychological distress among coastal residents: Survey

The oil spill ravaging the Gulf of Mexico has inflicted widespread psychological distress among coastal residents of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, etching scars even deeper than those whipped by Hurricane Katrina, according to a survey by Ochsner Health System, a nonprofit, academic healthcare delivery system.

31 Jul 2010