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Nationwide Better Health awarded full Comprehensive Wellness accreditation from URAC

Nationwide Better HealthSM, a leading provider of health and productivity management solutions, has been awarded full Comprehensive Wellness accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.

18 Feb 2010

Advitech to transfer business operations to subsidiary Botaneco Speciality Ingredients

Advitech Inc. announces today its intention to close its office on boulevard Lebourgneuf in Quebec City. Advitech's business operations will be transferred to its subsidiary in Calgary, Botaneco Speciality Ingredients Inc. ("Botaneco"). Following the merger of Advitech and Botaneco in November 2009, this is a significant step towards integrating and optimizing operations of the combined entity.

18 Feb 2010

Review: Giving employees more flexibility over their work schedules likely to boost their health

A new evidence review suggests that giving employees more flexibility over their work schedules is likely to boost their health as judged by measures like blood pressure and stress. But interventions that are motivated or dictated by the needs of the employer, such as cutting hours, either have no effect on employee health or make it worse.

18 Feb 2010

People who are happy and content are less likely to develop heart disease

People who are usually happy, enthusiastic and content are less likely to develop heart disease than those who tend not to be happy, according to a major new study published today (Thursday 18 February).

18 Feb 2010

Ibuprofen may reduce risk of Parkinson's disease, says study

New research shows people who regularly take ibuprofen may reduce their risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto April 10 to April 17, 2010.

18 Feb 2010

AGHE to hold conference to discuss on gerontological and geriatric education and training

The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education - the educational branch of The Gerontological Society of America - will hold its 36th Annual Meeting and Educational Leadership Conference from March 4 to 7, 2010, at The Peppermill in Reno, NV. This conference provides a forum for professionals in the field of aging to present their work and share ideas about gerontological and geriatric education and training.

18 Feb 2010

Program for healthcare writing opportunities

With ever-rising healthcare spending, writing opportunities about the health and wellness industry are unlimited. “Regardless of economic conditions, writers will always have lots of topics to cover,” says Sherry Shameer Cohen, President of the Connecticut Press Club.

18 Feb 2010

Roche Molecular Systems, Merck Sharp & Dohme announce cancer therapeutics collaboration

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. announced today a research collaboration with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.) providing Merck access to Roche's developmental microarray-based AmpliChip p53 Test, which is designed to detect mutations in the tumor suppressor gene p53. By identifying cancers that harbor a dysfunctional p53 gene, the companies aim to achieve better treatment outcomes in cancer patients by determining which patients are most likely to respond to certain investigational therapeutic candidates.

18 Feb 2010

HealthYes! expands life-saving mobile screening services to Oklahoma

HealthYes!®, a leading preventive medical screening company, is bringing its life-saving mobile screening services to Oklahoma. Leveraging the most medically advanced, state-of-the-art equipment and techniques in the industry, HealthYes! screens its clients for life-threatening medical conditions and diseases including: heart disease, stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral artery disease, diabetes and liver disease along with osteoporosis.

18 Feb 2010

Media examine fight against counterfeit drugs

The Wall Street Journal reports on the recent shutdown of a counterfeit drug ring in Syria, while highlighting a broader problem with counterfeit medicines in the Middle East. Authorities intercepted "millions of dollars worth of breast cancer, leukemia and other medicines … At least 65 people were detained; it couldn't be learned if they were charged. A trial date hasn't yet been set," according to the newspaper, which notes that the drug ring distributor's activities had also penetrated into some public health systems, "particularly in Iraq."

18 Feb 2010

World's smallest ultrasound device could offer a new level of home therapy for painful ailments

It looks more like an iPod than a medical tool. But the latest miniature ultrasound device created by Cornell biomedical engineering graduate student George K. Lewis could one day introduce a whole new level of home therapy for arthritis, injury and other painful ailments.

18 Feb 2010

American Physicians Capital reports completion of $10M authorization under 10b5-1 stock repurchase plan

American Physicians Capital, Inc. today announced it has completed its October 2, 2009 $10 million authorization under its 10b5-1 stock repurchase plan. The Company has commenced its $20 million authorization under its 10b5-1 plan approved by its Board of Directors on December 3, 2009.

18 Feb 2010

Hot button health reform issues: The individual mandate and selling insurance across state lines

News outlets report on several of the hot button issues in the health care debate, including the individual mandate and selling insurance across state lines.

18 Feb 2010

Javelin Pharmaceuticals’ Dyloject NDA receives FDA PDUFA date

Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading developer and marketer of specialty pharmaceutical products for pain management, today announced that its New Drug Application (NDA) submitted on December 2, 2009 to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its investigational product candidate, Dyloject™ (diclofenac sodium) Injection, has received an FDA PDUFA date of October 3, 2010. This NDA review is in support of US marketing approval and registration of Dyloject for the management of acute moderate-to-severe pain in adults.

18 Feb 2010

Genzyme announces fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 financial results

Genzyme Corp., a diversified, global biotechnology company, today announced fourth-quarter and full year 2009 financial results and provided 2010 guidance that reflects growth across its businesses and a focus on strengthening core areas of the company.

18 Feb 2010

Insurance rates soar in various states

People who buy their own health insurance are seeing their premiums increases by 15 percent or more in four states, and those in others could be faced with the same, The Associated Press/Seattle Times reports.

18 Feb 2010

Feeding preterm infants in response to hunger and satiation cues may allow earlier hospital discharge

Although many parents and health care providers attempt to schedule a preterm newborn's feeding pattern, a new review of studies reveals that feeding in response to the infant's own hunger cues might result in earlier discharge from the hospital.

18 Feb 2010

The Ensign Group announces record $542.0M total revenue for full-year 2009

The Ensign Group, Inc., the parent company of the Ensign™ group of skilled nursing, rehabilitative care services, hospice care and assisted living companies, today reported record results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009.

18 Feb 2010

FedSources releases in-depth report on Federal healthcare technology market

FedSources, a Washington Management Group company, has released an in-depth report analyzing spending trends within the Federal healthcare technology market, including health IT.

18 Feb 2010

New mobile phone technology may promote healthier lifestyle

Most people know the rules of healthy eating, but most of us might eat a little healthier if we were reminded. Now a researcher at Georgia Tech is testing using a mobile phone to help community members steer themselves away from that chocolate cake and toward the fruits and veggies.

18 Feb 2010

Medical News

Nationwide Better Health awarded full Comprehensive Wellness accreditation from URAC

Advitech to transfer business operations to subsidiary Botaneco Speciality Ingredients

Review: Giving employees more flexibility over their work schedules likely to boost their health

People who are happy and content are less likely to develop heart disease

Ibuprofen may reduce risk of Parkinson's disease, says study

AGHE to hold conference to discuss on gerontological and geriatric education and training

Program for healthcare writing opportunities

Roche Molecular Systems, Merck Sharp & Dohme announce cancer therapeutics collaboration

HealthYes! expands life-saving mobile screening services to Oklahoma

Media examine fight against counterfeit drugs

World's smallest ultrasound device could offer a new level of home therapy for painful ailments

American Physicians Capital reports completion of $10M authorization under 10b5-1 stock repurchase plan

Hot button health reform issues: The individual mandate and selling insurance across state lines

Javelin Pharmaceuticals’ Dyloject NDA receives FDA PDUFA date

Genzyme announces fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 financial results

Insurance rates soar in various states

Feeding preterm infants in response to hunger and satiation cues may allow earlier hospital discharge

The Ensign Group announces record $542.0M total revenue for full-year 2009

FedSources releases in-depth report on Federal healthcare technology market

New mobile phone technology may promote healthier lifestyle

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