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Nurse files anonymous complaint with medical board against doctor: Jury hears evidence over misuse of complaint process

Today a jury in West Texas is hearing evidence that a nurse, acting in bad faith, tried to run a doctor out of town by filing an anonymous complaint with the Texas Medical Board. The case is Texas v. Mitchell, No. 5612 (Andrews County, Texas, presiding Judge Jim Rex).

11 Feb 2010

Alexion Pharmaceuticals announces financial results for quarter and year ended December 31, 2009

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. For the three months ended December 31, 2009, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Alexion" or, the "Company") reported net product sales of Soliris® (eculizumab) of $110.6 million, reflecting strong additions of new patients, compared to $77.4 million for the same period in 2008.

11 Feb 2010

First Edition: February 11, 2010

Today's headlines raise interesting questions for health reform, including whether Sen. Judd Gregg can play an important role in finding bipartisanship.

11 Feb 2010

Akron Institute of Herzing University introduces bachelor's degree programs on health care and health information management

The Akron Institute of Herzing University announced today that it is launching its first bachelor's degree programs in its 40-year history.

11 Feb 2010

Innocence Report calls for new approach to sex ed that respects sovereignty of family

"This report demonstrates the anti-religious, anti-parent, and anti-family bias of Planned Parenthood's approach to children," stated Emmett McGroarty, Director of Preserve Innocence, an initiative of the American Principles Project focused on protecting the innocence of children. Mr. McGroarty's comment referred to a new report from International Planned Parenthood Federation entitled Stand and Deliver: Sex, Health, and Young People in the 21st Century.

11 Feb 2010

Oral hygiene: Insights

Oral health is often the window to your overall health. Evidence has supported the link between poor oral health and such conditions as stroke, premature birth and diabetes. Other conditions, such as HIV/AIDS and osteoporosis may show preliminary signs in your mouth, before other areas of the body are affected. Also, some of your daily activities or habits can affect your oral health. Therefore, it's wise to pay attention to your teeth and gums.

11 Feb 2010

Seminar held in Tallinn provides information about hygienic design and cleaning procedures

Hygiene in food processing factories is highly dependent on hygienic design of the process lines and equipment as well as on cleaning efficiency. Principles of hygiene design are simple but several faults appear in food processing premises. Hygienically designed process lines are supposed to be cleanable but still optimization of cleaning programs is worthwhile.

11 Feb 2010

PAREXEL International, Proteome Sciences form biomarker alliance

PAREXEL International Corporation, a leading global biopharmaceutical services provider, and Proteome Sciences plc, a leading provider of protein biomarker discovery, validation, and assay development services, today announced the formation of an alliance focused on enhancing PAREXEL's biomarker capabilities for early phase clinical development. PAREXEL is using Proteome Sciences' PS Biomarker Services™ protein and peptide biomarker capabilities to support biopharmaceutical companies in making earlier assessments of new compounds in development.

From Parexel 11 Feb 2010

Toshiba America Medical Systems' cardiovascular X-ray service receives top ranking

As health care facilities today seek the best value in imaging and customer service, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s Service organization strives to deliver top-tier service and customer satisfaction. The result of this dedication was once again confirmed by IMV, Ltd., which provides independent analysis of service trends in the imaging industry. In IMV’s 2009 ServiceTrak™ Imaging report on cardiovascular X-ray system service, Toshiba received more top rankings than any other imaging vendor.

11 Feb 2010

MHQP: Massachusetts primary care physicians achieve measurable improvements in health care quality

Massachusetts primary care physicians continue to achieve measurable improvements in important aspects of health care quality as reported by Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP). Today, the organization released its sixth annual Quality Insights: Clinical Quality in Primary Care report, comparing the performance of more than 150 medical groups across the state.

11 Feb 2010

HBA panel to discuss changing landscape of healthcare

“The Changing Landscape of Healthcare”—panel discussions presented by the Southern California HBA—will feature many of the region’s healthcare industry leaders. Separate panel discussions will be held in Orange County (Feb. 15) and San Diego (Feb. 18).

11 Feb 2010

DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition segment expected to grow by 10% in 2010, says James C. Borel

DuPont Executive Vice President James C. Borel said he expects the DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition segment to grow sales by 10 percent in 2010 and increase pre-tax operating income margin across the seed, crop protection, and nutrition and health businesses.

11 Feb 2010

Healthcare for detained immigrants: Language barriers, costs, and government and institutional perceptions

Over 300,000 immigrants a year are detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE), a branch of the Department of Homeland Security. These immigrants are held at facilities run by, or under contract with, USICE. In recent years, studies by community-based organizations, the government, and the media have identified systemic deficiencies in the provision of healthcare to immigrant detainees and have described incidents of inadequate medical treatment, suffering and, in some cases, death.

11 Feb 2010

Venture Products introduces Shock Athletic lineup of portable fitness mats for fitness enthusiasts

No fitness enthusiast would even consider beginning to exercise without the right footwear. And the actual surface for the workout is equally important...which is where Venture Products, LLC's Shock Athletic™ lineup of portable fitness mats and interlocking gym flooring comes in.

11 Feb 2010

Neurotoxin study may help find new therapies to block hyperactive ion channels

There are approximately 500 species of cone snails, each producing 50 - 200 different conotoxins. A similar number of peptide toxins are produced by snakes, spiders, sea anemones, scorpions and other venomous animals. The animals use the neurotoxins to paralyze their prey.

11 Feb 2010

$NovaShunt initiates study to evaluate AFS for refractory ascites patients$

NovaShunt initiates study to evaluate AFS for refractory ascites patients

NovaShunt today announced the initiation of its pivotal multi- center clinical study named PIONEER, a Prospective, multi-center, open label, non-randomized study to Investigate the safety and perfOrmance of the Automated Fluid ShuNt in patiEnts with ascitEs and diuretic Resistance.

11 Feb 2010

Nontraditional companies to help reshape healthcare marketplace

Information technology (IT) companies, large retailers, and telecommunication firms are strategically poised to capitalize on rapid changes taking place in health care, and pharmaceutical companies are increasingly looking for innovative ways to collaborate with these new players to reach and improve outcomes for patients.

11 Feb 2010

Medical News

Nurse files anonymous complaint with medical board against doctor: Jury hears evidence over misuse of complaint process

Alexion Pharmaceuticals announces financial results for quarter and year ended December 31, 2009

First Edition: February 11, 2010

Akron Institute of Herzing University introduces bachelor's degree programs on health care and health information management

Innocence Report calls for new approach to sex ed that respects sovereignty of family

Oral hygiene: Insights

Seminar held in Tallinn provides information about hygienic design and cleaning procedures

PAREXEL International, Proteome Sciences form biomarker alliance

Toshiba America Medical Systems' cardiovascular X-ray service receives top ranking

MHQP: Massachusetts primary care physicians achieve measurable improvements in health care quality

HBA panel to discuss changing landscape of healthcare

DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition segment expected to grow by 10% in 2010, says James C. Borel

Healthcare for detained immigrants: Language barriers, costs, and government and institutional perceptions

Venture Products introduces Shock Athletic lineup of portable fitness mats for fitness enthusiasts

Neurotoxin study may help find new therapies to block hyperactive ion channels

NovaShunt initiates study to evaluate AFS for refractory ascites patients

Nontraditional companies to help reshape healthcare marketplace

Jamie Oliver's TED Prize wish: Foundation to transform junk food culture and reduce incidence of obesity

HIV/AIDS seen as a gay man's disease, despite growing number of HIV infections in women

Quality Systems enters into agreement to acquire Opus Healthcare Solutions

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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