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Patient Home Monitoring releases Reverse Take Over third quarter 2010 results

Patient Home Monitoring, a new company focused on in-home cardiology healthcare services, today released its post Reverse Take Over third quarter financial results, which primarily represent the period from the RTO on June 2, 2010 to June 30, 2010.

30 Aug 2010

Selective lowering of heart rate reduces risk of death and hospitalization: Study

The results of a major international study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Stockholm and published simultaneously in The Lancet show, for the first time, that selectively lowering heart rate with a novel medication, ivabradine, significantly reduces risk of death and hospitalization for patients with heart failure. This also resolves a longstanding debate about whether lowering heart rate itself can actually lower the risk of heart disease progression.

30 Aug 2010

Mobile Health Expo conference program highlights international nature of mobile health

Mobile Health Expo, the only event focusing on the convergence of mobile technology and healthcare across the entire mobile health ecosystem, today revealed some highlights from the conference program that focuses on the truly international nature of mobile health. Speakers representing both developing and developed nations will share case studies and best practices of how mobile health is being used in other countries.

30 Aug 2010

Covidien completes Specialty Chemicals Business sale for $280 million

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Specialty Chemicals business to an affiliate of New Mountain Capital, L.L.C. for a cash purchase price of approximately $280 million.

30 Aug 2010

Pharmacists play major role in improving patients' health: Survey

A new international survey shows that over 90% of pharmacists believe they are key to improving patients' health, and while most pharmacists surveyed see their responsibilities increasing, they voice concerns on training and pay. The survey shows that almost 3 in 4 pharmacists (73%) now provide patients with health promotion and management services.

30 Aug 2010

Genzyme responds to Sanofi-Aventis' unsolicited acquisition proposal

Genzyme Corp. today confirmed that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Sanofi-Aventis to acquire all the outstanding shares of Genzyme for $69 per share in cash. The Genzyme board of directors met last night, unanimously affirmed its previous rejection of Sanofi's proposal, and instructed the company to send Sanofi the following response letter:

30 Aug 2010

Genetic variations in Y chromosome affect men's risk of coronary heart disease: Scientists

Scientists in the UK have shown that genetic variations in the Y chromosome affect a male's risk of coronary heart disease. It is well known that males have a higher incidence of coronary heart disease than females due, in part, to the Y chromosome they inherit from their fathers. To investigate the role of the Y chromosome further, a team from the University of Leicester carried out research to determine whether genetic variations in the Y-chromosome affect risk for males.

30 Aug 2010

China Pharmaceuticals 2010 second quarter net sales increase 105%

China Pharmaceuticals, Inc., one of China's leading manufacturers and distributors of prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, today announced record financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

30 Aug 2010

MedCath to sell interest in Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota to Avera McKennan

MedCath Corporation announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its subsidiary which is the indirect owner of a one-third ownership interest and management rights in Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota to Avera McKennan. The transaction is expected to close in 45 to 90 days, subject to certain closing conditions.

30 Aug 2010

Homewatch CareGivers releases new guide related to dementia care

As part of its ongoing program to help caregivers and provide families with the information they need to make informed decisions, Homewatch CareGivers has released its latest resource, entitled "Guide to Living with Dementia." This new guide is available for free download from the company's website.

30 Aug 2010

FDA approves additional strengths of SOLODYN for inflammatory lesions treatment

Medicis today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved additional strengths of SOLODYN (minocycline HCl, USP) Extended Release Tablets in 55 mg, 80 mg and 105 mg dosages for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older.

30 Aug 2010

IntegriChain ranked #391 on Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies

IntegriChain, Inc., a leading provider of informatics and data enrichment services to the pharmaceutical industry was identified by Inc. 500 as #391 on the list of fastest growing private companies in America. Despite the general economic slowdown, IntegriChain's innovative approach to leveraging their customers' existing information assets has led to a three year growth rate of over 750%.

30 Aug 2010

Covidien completes sale of Sleep Therapy CPAP, Bi-level products to PH Invest

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Sleep Therapy continuous positive airway pressure and Bi-level products to PH Invest, a privately held company located in Luxembourg. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

30 Aug 2010

SQI Diagnostics 2010 third quarter net loss increases to $1,613K

SQI Diagnostics Inc.,a medical systems automation company focused on evolving laboratory-based biomarker testing, today announced its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2010.

30 Aug 2010

First Edition: August 30, 2010

Today's headlines include reports about the market challenges public hospitals are facing as well as the record number of Americans now receiving government assistance such as Medicaid.

30 Aug 2010

Mobile Health Connectivity conference to take place October 25 - 27 in Chicago

The Mobile Health Connectivity conference will take place October 25 - 27 in Chicago, Illinois and is a must attend event for all professionals who want to implement technology to improve patient care and streamline workflow.

From IQPC Ltd 30 Aug 2010

Children, teens need good health before the start of new school year, says medical director

With the back to school shopping season in full swing, it is also important to arm area children and teens with other tools they need to have a good school year- like medical exams. These are critical to good health and should take place before or shortly after the start of the new school year, and include a routine doctor's exam to confirm that all immunizations are up-to-date, a dental check-up, and a vision exam.

30 Aug 2010

Leaked draft of 'DRC Mapping Exercise' is ridiculous', says Government of Rwanda

The Government of Rwanda today described the leaked draft of "DRC Mapping Exercise" as malicious, offensive and ridiculous.

30 Aug 2010

Cargill recalls four tons of ground beef products due to E. coli O26 recent outbreak

The recent outbreak of E. coli O26 linked to three illnesses and the recall of four tons of ground beef products produced by Cargill Meat Solutions is the precise reason these pathogens need to be monitored, says Seattle food safety attorney Bill Marler.

30 Aug 2010

Low doses of n-3 fatty acids do not reduce overall rate of major cardiovascular events

Results from the Alpha Omega Trial, a multicentre, placebo-controlled trial in men and women following myocardial infarction (MI), suggest that low doses of n-3 fatty acids given in the form of enriched margarines do not reduce the overall rate of major cardiovascular events.

30 Aug 2010

Medical News

Patient Home Monitoring releases Reverse Take Over third quarter 2010 results

Selective lowering of heart rate reduces risk of death and hospitalization: Study

Mobile Health Expo conference program highlights international nature of mobile health

Covidien completes Specialty Chemicals Business sale for $280 million

Pharmacists play major role in improving patients' health: Survey

Genzyme responds to Sanofi-Aventis' unsolicited acquisition proposal

Genetic variations in Y chromosome affect men's risk of coronary heart disease: Scientists

China Pharmaceuticals 2010 second quarter net sales increase 105%

MedCath to sell interest in Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota to Avera McKennan

Homewatch CareGivers releases new guide related to dementia care

FDA approves additional strengths of SOLODYN for inflammatory lesions treatment

IntegriChain ranked #391 on Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies

Covidien completes sale of Sleep Therapy CPAP, Bi-level products to PH Invest

SQI Diagnostics 2010 third quarter net loss increases to $1,613K

First Edition: August 30, 2010

Mobile Health Connectivity conference to take place October 25 - 27 in Chicago

Children, teens need good health before the start of new school year, says medical director

Leaked draft of 'DRC Mapping Exercise' is ridiculous', says Government of Rwanda

Cargill recalls four tons of ground beef products due to E. coli O26 recent outbreak

Low doses of n-3 fatty acids do not reduce overall rate of major cardiovascular events

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