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First Edition: March 3, 2010

This morning's news is all about President Obama's outreach yesterday to the GOP and his speech today detailing new elements of his health reform plan. Will this step resuscitate the Dem's overhaul efforts?

3 Mar 2010

Concordia University Professor awarded grant to study molecular mechanisms of virulence factor protein

Concordia University is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter D. Pawelek, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry was awarded a grant from the Thalassemia Foundation of Canada to study molecular mechanisms of a virulence factor protein from an opportunistic pathogen that affects thalassemia patients.

3 Mar 2010

UPMC develops its first EHR application for BlackBerry smartphones

In an effort to put critical patient information in the hands of physicians at the bedside, UPMC announced today that it has developed its first electronic health record (EHR) application for BlackBerry® smartphones. The pilot project gives physicians access to such information as a patient’s allergies, current medications and recently completed lab tests.

3 Mar 2010

"Stem cells in drug discovery and development" workshop to be held during toxicology annual meeting

Cellular Dynamics International (CDI) and Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. (Roche) today announced a workshop to be held during the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT, on March 7 - 11.

3 Mar 2010

Report provides comprehensive insight into how physicians classify and treat patients with gout

BioTrends Research Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its TreatmentTrends®: Gout and Hyperuricemia publication. The report is based on responses to online surveys completed by 120 Rheumatologists and 57 Primary Care Physicians in the US who are managing a high number of patients with gout.

3 Mar 2010

FDA releases key findings of nation's dietary habits in Health and Diet Survey

More than half of consumers in the United States often read the food label when buying a product for the first time. These consumers are also increasingly aware of the link between diet and heart disease.

3 Mar 2010

athenahealth, DaVita to deliver web-based EHR and revenue cycle management service to nephrologists

athenahealth, Inc., a leading provider of internet-based business services to physician practices, and DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), announced a partnership to deliver an integrated, web-based electronic health record (EHR) and revenue cycle management service to nephrologists across the country.

3 Mar 2010

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics installs Infinix CF-i/BP vascular X-ray systems

To bring the latest in cardiovascular X-ray technology to its pediatric patients, Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Mo., has installed two InfinixTM CF-i/BP vascular X-ray systems with 8" x 8" flat panel detectors (FPD) from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. These systems are the first pediatric bi-plane systems in the U.S. equipped with Toshiba’s Next Generation Advanced Image Processing (AIP) capabilities.

3 Mar 2010

FDA's recommendations over LABAs: AANMA advises patients to make informed decisions

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) encourages patients to make informed decisions about recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations affecting patients using asthma medications known as long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) or 12-hour bronchodilators: Advair, Foradil, Serevent and Symbicort.

3 Mar 2010

Mayo Clinic Diet produces better results when dieters add personal coaching to their efforts to get healthier

The highly effective Mayo Clinic Diet, published in 2009, produces even better results when dieters add personal or group coaching to their efforts to get healthier. Mary Coussons-Read, PhD, Founding Principal and Coach for Powerful Mind Coaching, says her clients report that coaching helps them stay on track, stay motivated, and stick to their plans to reach a healthier weight.

3 Mar 2010

Universal Detection Technology responds to HSPH survey on anthrax threat

Universal Detection Technology (www.udetection.com), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies and counter-terrorism training programs to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats, responded today to a survey that says nearly a third of Americans would delay in taking an antibiotic recommended by public health officials in the wake of an anthrax detect.

3 Mar 2010

Genetic Immunity to present data on DermaVir for HIV/AIDS at DNA Vaccines 2010

Genetic Immunity, a US/Hungarian biopharmaceutical company developing nanomedicine vaccines, will present data at this week’s DNA Vaccines 2010 in New Orleans, LA concerning the formulation and topical administration of the DermaVir therapeutic vaccine for HIV/AIDS. DNA Vaccine 2010 invites leading scientists to report on the latest research in the progressive field of DNA or Genetic Vaccines.

3 Mar 2010

Eye injuries in young children: Keep liquid detergent capsules out of reach

In this week's BMJ, senior eye doctors are warning people to keep liquid capsules for fabric detergents out of the reach of children after a wave of eye injuries in young children at their hospital.

3 Mar 2010

Engaging the Patient: New blog to allow experts outline ways to improve patient engagement

Healthcare leaders have learned that sometimes medical breakthroughs simply aren’t enough. Patients can forget up to 80% of their doctor’s instructions by the time they hit the parking lot. As a result, a lack of patient engagement creates a cascade of costs and negative outcomes ranging from readmissions, to poorly-managed chronic conditions, to medication non-adherence and more.

3 Mar 2010

Merge Healthcare, MGH sign agreement to build testing environment for new mobile healthcare applications

Based on their respective expertise in imaging IT and clinical workflow, Merge Healthcare and Massachusetts General Hospital have signed a partnership agreement to build a testing environment for new mobile healthcare applications.

3 Mar 2010

Majority of PI patients can be switched to IgPro20 without dose adjustment

Data from a European multicenter (non-IND study) showing that patients with PI who switched to IgPro20 from previously available SCIg formulations achieved comparable IgG trough levels without dosage adjustment, resulting in significantly less administration volume. The data were presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting in New Orleans, US.

3 Mar 2010

European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics to be published by Springer

Starting in 2010, Springer will publish the European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics. All aspects of drug delivery and bioavailability are covered in the journal, which was previously published by the Swiss publisher M-decine & Hygi-ne. The journal was founded in 1975 by the late Professor Achille Benakis at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, and through the years gathered a loyal community of authors and readers.

3 Mar 2010

Maintaining a sense of being younger gives an edge

The saying "You're only as old as you feel" really seems to resonate with older adults, according to research from Purdue University.

3 Mar 2010

FDA issues new draft guidance for Trius Therapeutics' proposed Phase 3 trial of torezolid phosphate

Trius Therapeutics, Inc. announced that on February 26th, 2010, the FDA issued new draft guidance on non-inferiority clinical trials that will apply to the design of the Company's proposed Phase 3 trials for its investigational antibacterial drug torezolid phosphate.

3 Mar 2010

Greenway Medical Technologies to demonstrate data transfer solution from its EHR into Microsoft HealthVault

Greenway Medical Technologies, provider of the fully-integrated electronic health record (EHR), practice management and interoperability solution PrimeSuite®, is demonstrating a seamless data transfer solution from its flagship EHR into Microsoft HealthVault, an online personal health management platform.

3 Mar 2010

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First Edition: March 3, 2010

Concordia University Professor awarded grant to study molecular mechanisms of virulence factor protein

UPMC develops its first EHR application for BlackBerry smartphones

"Stem cells in drug discovery and development" workshop to be held during toxicology annual meeting

Report provides comprehensive insight into how physicians classify and treat patients with gout

FDA releases key findings of nation's dietary habits in Health and Diet Survey

athenahealth, DaVita to deliver web-based EHR and revenue cycle management service to nephrologists

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics installs Infinix CF-i/BP vascular X-ray systems

FDA's recommendations over LABAs: AANMA advises patients to make informed decisions

Mayo Clinic Diet produces better results when dieters add personal coaching to their efforts to get healthier

Universal Detection Technology responds to HSPH survey on anthrax threat

Genetic Immunity to present data on DermaVir for HIV/AIDS at DNA Vaccines 2010

Eye injuries in young children: Keep liquid detergent capsules out of reach

Engaging the Patient: New blog to allow experts outline ways to improve patient engagement

Merge Healthcare, MGH sign agreement to build testing environment for new mobile healthcare applications

Majority of PI patients can be switched to IgPro20 without dose adjustment

European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics to be published by Springer

Maintaining a sense of being younger gives an edge

FDA issues new draft guidance for Trius Therapeutics' proposed Phase 3 trial of torezolid phosphate

Greenway Medical Technologies to demonstrate data transfer solution from its EHR into Microsoft HealthVault

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