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AGH Researchers to study the impact of biofilm infections on the success of orthopaedic procedures

Researchers from Allegheny General Hospital's (AGH) Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Center for Genomic Sciences have launched dual groundbreaking studies that may help determine the cause of two common, hard-to-treat problems experienced by patients who undergo orthopedic surgery: a joint replacement that becomes infected and a bone fracture that will not heal properly.

24 Oct 2009

St. Jude Medical to repurchase shares of up to $500 million from its outstanding common stock

St. Jude Medical, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase of up to $500 million of its outstanding common stock. The repurchases will occur at such times and at such prices as the management of the Company determines and may be effected through transactions in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise.

24 Oct 2009

Petra Capital Partners announces $6 million investment in Superior Global Solutions

Petra Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in Nashville, Tennessee, today announced a $6 million investment in Superior Global Solutions (“SGS”).

24 Oct 2009

New IndustryEdge product for healthcare organizations from Travelers

As the healthcare industry continues its expansion, Travelers Commercial Accounts today announced the availability of a new IndustryEdge® product for Healthcare Organizations. Integrating the feedback provided by Travelers’ specialist agents and brokers, this product addresses the unique property & casualty insurance needs (excluding professional liability) of mid-sized healthcare clients.

24 Oct 2009

Rocawear joins Susan G. Komen for the Cure movement in reclaiming women from breast cancer

ROCAWEAR LENDS SUPPORT IN RECLAIMING WOMEN FROM BREAST CANCER. From October 1 through December 31, 2009 Rocawear will donate 5% of the retail price of its special edition Roc for the Cause Polo to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Circle of Promise with a minimum guaranteed donation of $20,000.

24 Oct 2009

African American seniors less likely to be vaccinated against flu; fear and misinformation pose problems

A study about why African American seniors do or do not get influenza vaccinations finds that many of them do not have accurate and complete information about the flu itself, the safety and efficacy of the inoculations, and the ease and necessity of getting the shots.

24 Oct 2009

Nutripure Beverages to expand its distribution network

NutriPure Beverages, Inc. and its subsidiary XND Technologies, Inc. announced today that they are in final negotiations with a Southern California-based distributor located in Santa Ana.

24 Oct 2009

Orthopedic surgeon to present latest findings on stem cells and plasma rich platelet therapy

Joseph Purita M.D., a well known Orthopedic Surgeon from Florida has announced that plans are being made with the Orthopedic Academies in Sao Paulo Brazil to present his latest findings on the use of stem cells and plasma rich platelet therapy in the treatment of certain bone and joint problems.

24 Oct 2009

TeamStaff intends to transfer its listing from Nasdaq Global Market to Nasdaq Capital Market

TeamStaff, Inc., a national provider of healthcare and administrative staffing services, today announced that it intends to file an application to transfer the listing of its common stock from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market.

24 Oct 2009

New garment for obese people who suffer from urinary incontinence

InventHelp®, America's leading inventor service company, announces that one of its clients, an inventor from Covington, Ga., has designed a garment specifically for obese individuals that suffer from incontinence. This invention is patented and a prototype is available.

24 Oct 2009

XETA Technologies to provide technical support for the U.S. operations of a global pharmaceutical company

XETA Technologies, a national provider of converged communications solutions for the enterprise marketplace, announced today that it has been selected by Siemens Enterprise Networks to provide technical support services for the U.S. operations of a global pharmaceutical company. XETA provides services on behalf of Siemens and other systems integrators, original equipment manufacturers and network service providers.

24 Oct 2009

LPBP declares final distribution to its shareholders

LPBP Inc. announces that the board of directors has declared a final distribution in the aggregate amount of approximately $2.8million, or $0.0099 per share, to holders of the Company's Class A Common Shares and $0.009869 per share to holders of the Class B Non-Voting Shares payable on October 29, 2009.

24 Oct 2009

Bioethicist honored with March of Dimes Distinguished Lectureship in Perinatal Bioethics award

A bioethicist who specializes in moral dilemmas families face when making medical decisions for critically-ill newborns was honored with the first-ever March of Dimes Distinguished Lectureship in Perinatal Bioethics.

24 Oct 2009

Marketwire sponsors the 2010 OneMedPlace Forum

OneMedPlace has entered into a partnership with Marketwire, a full-service newswire and communications workflow solutions provider for public relations, investor relations and marketing communications professionals, to accomplish the company's media outreach goals.

24 Oct 2009

CEO of Unilife Medical Solutions purchases company shares from open market

Unilife Medical Solutions Limited ("Unilife" or "the Company") today announced that its Chief Executive Officer Alan Shortall has made open market purchases of Company shares.

24 Oct 2009

Pulmo BioTech signs agreement with Biotechnology Consulting Poland for commercialization of PulmoBind

Pulmo BioTech Inc. has announced that it will ultimately receive at least $3.3 million pursuant to the license agreement contemplated by the previously announced non-binding letter of intent with Biotechnology Consulting Poland Sp. z.o.o. with respect to its Pulmonary Vascular Diagnostic Product Candidate PulmoBind(TM) development work, clinical trials and ultimately, commercialization in the European market.

24 Oct 2009

Pregnant women unsure about getting H1N1 flu shot, shows new survey

Despite majorities expressing concern about getting the novel H1N1 (or swine) flu this year, only about one in four pregnant women or new mothers plan to get the H1N1 flu shot, according to findings from a new survey conducted on behalf of HealthyWomen by Harris Interactive.

24 Oct 2009

Potentia Pharmaceuticals and Alcon Research sign license and purchase option agreements

Potentia Pharmaceuticals, a privately-held biotechnology company developing medicines for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), announced today that it has entered into licensing and purchase option agreements with Alcon Research, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcon, Inc.

24 Oct 2009

Walgreen Eastern to acquire a substantial portion of DAW's operating assets

Nyer Medical Group, Inc., announced today that D.A.W., Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nyer which does business under the name Eaton Apothecary, and Nyer entered into a definitive agreement with Walgreen Eastern Co., Inc. for the sale of a substantial portion of DAW's operating assets, including prescription files and inventory of a total of 12 neighborhood pharmacies which includes the assignment of eight leases, for a purchase price, subject to certain adjustments, of $12.0 million plus up to $5.75 million of qualifying inventory and $1.1 million of operating equipment.

24 Oct 2009

Blood Bank of Alaska licenses the LifeTrak blood donor management software

Mediware Information Systems, Inc. announced today that the Blood Bank of Alaska is the latest major blood center to license LifeTrak®, the company's 510(k) cleared blood donor management software. Using LifeTrak, the blood center plans to integrate core software systems, launch an additional mobile unit and increase the number of advanced collection machines, to help the center to more efficiently collect more blood products.

24 Oct 2009

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AGH Researchers to study the impact of biofilm infections on the success of orthopaedic procedures

St. Jude Medical to repurchase shares of up to $500 million from its outstanding common stock

Petra Capital Partners announces $6 million investment in Superior Global Solutions

New IndustryEdge product for healthcare organizations from Travelers

Rocawear joins Susan G. Komen for the Cure movement in reclaiming women from breast cancer

African American seniors less likely to be vaccinated against flu; fear and misinformation pose problems

Nutripure Beverages to expand its distribution network

Orthopedic surgeon to present latest findings on stem cells and plasma rich platelet therapy

TeamStaff intends to transfer its listing from Nasdaq Global Market to Nasdaq Capital Market

New garment for obese people who suffer from urinary incontinence

XETA Technologies to provide technical support for the U.S. operations of a global pharmaceutical company

LPBP declares final distribution to its shareholders

Bioethicist honored with March of Dimes Distinguished Lectureship in Perinatal Bioethics award

Marketwire sponsors the 2010 OneMedPlace Forum

CEO of Unilife Medical Solutions purchases company shares from open market

Pulmo BioTech signs agreement with Biotechnology Consulting Poland for commercialization of PulmoBind

Pregnant women unsure about getting H1N1 flu shot, shows new survey

Potentia Pharmaceuticals and Alcon Research sign license and purchase option agreements

Walgreen Eastern to acquire a substantial portion of DAW's operating assets

Blood Bank of Alaska licenses the LifeTrak blood donor management software

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