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Flexible working beneficial for employees' health

There is evidence to suggest that flexible working might be beneficial for employees' health if they are allowed to have input into their own working patterns, a review by Cochrane Researchers suggests. The study may throw some light on potential health benefits associated with current trends towards more flexible working in the UK and Europe.

17 Feb 2010

NCOA survey: Communication about safety of medical imaging for patients is often inadequate

Today, the National Council on Aging released the results of a national survey of older adults, caregivers and health care providers evaluating knowledge and awareness of medical imaging safety. The survey, which focused largely on electronic implantable device patients and their caregivers, reveals that communication about the safety of medical imaging for patients with these devices is often inadequate.

17 Feb 2010

Soligenix' LPM oral drug delivery technology receives Hong Kong patent

Soligenix, Inc., a late-stage biotechnology company, announced today that it has received a Hong Kong patent which addresses its Lipid Polymer Micelle (LPM™) technology for the improved oral delivery of drugs. The issued Hong Kong patent, HK 1071054, entitled "Stabilized Reverse Micelle Compositions and Uses Thereof" covers lipid structures (reverse micelles) that promote the intestinal absorption of peptides and other sensitive drugs that cannot otherwise be given orally.

17 Feb 2010

Physicians of New York Walk In Medical Group open new center in New York City

The physicians of New York Walk In Medical Group, PC, are opening the doors today at the fifth "DR Walk-In Medical Center" in a Duane Reade Pharmacy in New York City. The "Doctor on Premises" center will open at 10:00 a.m. at the new Duane Reade at 17th Street and Eighth Avenue in the Chelsea section of Manhattan.

17 Feb 2010

Derma Sciences announces pricing of public offering of 972,000 shares of its common stock

Derma Sciences, Inc., a specialty medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on advanced wound care, today announced the pricing of a public offering of 972,000 shares of DSCI common stock and 324,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock at a price of $5.50.

17 Feb 2010

Phase Forward board authorizes additional $25M share repurchase program

Phase Forward Incorporated, a leading provider of data management solutions for clinical trials and drug safety, announced today that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional $25.0 million of its common stock, to be completed by December 31, 2010. This follows the completion of the Company’s previously announced $40.0 million share repurchase program.

17 Feb 2010

Cipher Pharmaceuticals announces fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2009 results

Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

17 Feb 2010

Walgreen acquires Duane Reade for total enterprise value of $1.075 billion

Walgreen Co. and New York-based drugstore chain Duane Reade Holdings, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement under which Walgreens will acquire Duane Reade from affiliates of Oak Hill Capital Partners in a cash transaction for a total enterprise value of $1.075 billion, which includes the assumption of debt.

17 Feb 2010

Nebraska laws to protect patients and healthcare providers against unfair prescription insurance practices

Dozens of patients and state and national advocacy and healthcare groups, including Nebraska Medical Association and Nebraska Nurses Association, today urged passage of two precedent-setting consumer protection healthcare bills during a hearing at the Nebraska State Capitol. These laws would be the first in the nation to protect patients and healthcare providers against unfair prescription insurance practices.

17 Feb 2010

SBi introduces 10-minute new surgical technique DVD for hand surgeons

Small Bone Innovations, Inc., a leading, privately-held orthopedics company focused exclusively on technologies and treatments for the small bones & joints, is making available to hand surgeons a new 10-minute new surgical technique DVD showing an innovative volar approach to insertion of its SR™ PIP (Proximal Interphalangeal) implant.

17 Feb 2010

SynCardia Total Artificial Heart recipient celebrates 10 years of life

On Feb. 22, Bill Wohl, a former recipient of the SynCardia temporary CardioWest™ Total Artificial Heart, will celebrate 10 years of enjoying life to the fullest with the donor heart he received at University Medical Center on Feb. 22, 2000.

17 Feb 2010

Promius Pharma recognized with 2010 Gold Triangle Award for developing new site on dermatology

The American Academy of Dermatology will present the 2010 Gold Triangle Awards during its 68th Annual Meeting in Miami Beach in early March 2010. Promius Pharma, LLC is one of 49 winners being recognized for excellence in furthering public understanding of dermatologic issues and encouraging healthy behavior in the care of skin, hair and nails.

17 Feb 2010

Beating animal heart created: University of Minnesota signs global license agreement with Miromatrix Medical

A major step in commercializing the groundbreaking research of Dr. Doris Taylor was achieved recently when the University of Minnesota signed an exclusive, global license agreement with Miromatrix Medical Inc. Dr. Taylor's research garnered worldwide attention in 2008 when her team announced that it had created a beating animal heart in her laboratory.

17 Feb 2010

AAFA launches national PSA on "Two Main Causes of Asthma"

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is launching a national public service announcement (PSA) supported by GlaxoSmithKline titled "Two Main Causes of Asthma." The PSA goal is to communicate an important message to the millions of Americans with asthma: that treating the two main causes of asthma symptoms may help prevent symptoms before they begin. Asthma symptoms include coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing and chest tightness.

17 Feb 2010

StayWell Consumer Health Publishing to feature consumer health information in Pathway Genomics Genetic Health Report

Pathway Genomics™ (www.PATHWAY.com), a privately held, venture-backed company today announced an agreement with StayWell Consumer Health Publishing to feature a robust suite of consumer health information in Pathway’s Genetic Health Reports.

17 Feb 2010

Eleven Biotherapeutics announces completion of $35M Series A funding

Eleven Biotherapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company focused on translating breakthrough discoveries from science and medicine to engineer and develop innovative protein-based therapeutics, announced today it has completed a $35 million Series A financing co-led by Flagship Ventures and Third Rock Ventures. Proceeds from the financing will be used to build the research and development and business development teams for Eleven Biotherapeutics, in addition to advancing the company’s portfolio of engineered proteins through clinical proof of concept.

17 Feb 2010

Medical News

Flexible working beneficial for employees' health

NCOA survey: Communication about safety of medical imaging for patients is often inadequate

Soligenix' LPM oral drug delivery technology receives Hong Kong patent

Physicians of New York Walk In Medical Group open new center in New York City

Derma Sciences announces pricing of public offering of 972,000 shares of its common stock

Phase Forward board authorizes additional $25M share repurchase program

Cipher Pharmaceuticals announces fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2009 results

Walgreen acquires Duane Reade for total enterprise value of $1.075 billion

Nebraska laws to protect patients and healthcare providers against unfair prescription insurance practices

SBi introduces 10-minute new surgical technique DVD for hand surgeons

SynCardia Total Artificial Heart recipient celebrates 10 years of life

Promius Pharma recognized with 2010 Gold Triangle Award for developing new site on dermatology

Beating animal heart created: University of Minnesota signs global license agreement with Miromatrix Medical

AAFA launches national PSA on "Two Main Causes of Asthma"

StayWell Consumer Health Publishing to feature consumer health information in Pathway Genomics Genetic Health Report

Eleven Biotherapeutics announces completion of $35M Series A funding

Infants and toddlers face increase risk from 'third-hand smoke'

Office Ally experienced strong growth in previous year, sees record-breaking expansion in 2010

First Edition: February 17, 2010

Research on mosquito genes could be used for disease control measures

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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