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Staywell Custom Communications partners with Self Care Decisions to provide online applications for health care providers

Custom health communications company StayWell Custom Communications (SCC), a division of MediMedia USA, has announced an exclusive strategic alliance with Self Care Decisions, LLC, the leading provider of decision-support care guides for consumers via the Internet and mobile applications.

24 Aug 2009

SQI Diagnostics continues discussions with the FDA to market it's SQiDworks Diagnostics Platform in the US

SQI Diagnostics Inc. (TSX-V: SQD), a medical systems automation company focused on evolving laboratory-based biomarker testing, today announced its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2009.

24 Aug 2009

Study reveals that increased neurostimulation market offers growth for device industries

The device industry would do well to focus on the treatment needs of individuals suffering from nerve-related disorders as implanted technologies that deliver electrical stimulation begin to supplant drugs for treating certain nerve-related disorders.

24 Aug 2009

First Edition: August 21, 2009

Today's headlines make clear that there's still no vacation from the health care reform debate.

24 Aug 2009

Prescient Medical's vProtect(TM) Luminal Shield Stent System receives CE Mark approval for treating heart disorders

Medical device pioneer, Prescient Medical, Inc., announced today that it has received European CE Mark (Conformite Europeene) approval to commercialize its vProtect(TM) Luminal Shield Stent System. The device is now approved for use in improving coronary artery luminal diameter in patients with symptomatic ischemic heart disease.

24 Aug 2009

Advisory labels to help combat swine flu

Out With Allergies LLC has announced the introduction of FluNotes(TM), "Wash Hands Fight Flu"(TM) advisory labels as a potent new weapon for combating swine flu. Available through their website, www.FluNotes.com, these stick-on notes are intended to make people more aware that they must wash their hands frequently to avoid catching and spreading the flu.

24 Aug 2009

National campaign to educate people with developmental disabilities about protection from germs

The Tech-Aid Institute, http://www.techaidinstitute.com, is launching a national campaign to educate people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities about how to protect themselves from germs that include the 2009 flu pandemic that is commonly known as the Swine (H1N1) Flu.

24 Aug 2009

Study reveals that treating Alzheimer's disease with DHA and EPA slows down its progression

Scientists have identified the inflammatory process as the common soil in a diverse range of chronic degenerative diseases. The news, recently reported in the LA Times article, discusses how foods like cherries may help rheumatoid arthritis or avoidance of gluten may fight off psoriasis.

24 Aug 2009

Impax Laboratories to be listed in NASDAQ

Impax Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPXL) today announced that Larry Hsu, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Impax Laboratories, Inc., will preside over the NASDAQ Opening Bell on Monday, August 24, 2009 at the NASDAQ MarketSite® in New York City’s Times Square.

24 Aug 2009

Covidien introduces Leak Compensation software for Puritan Bennett 840 ventilator

Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global supplier of healthcare products, today announced the global launch of its Leak Compensation software option for the Puritan Bennett 840™ ventilator. This new feature will provide a ventilation solution in high-leak environments, particularly in non-invasive ventilation where air leaks associated with the use of masks, nasal prongs, and nasal pillows are common.

24 Aug 2009

Survey reveals that majority of adult Americans fear the dentist

In a 2009 survey conducted by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), over 80% of adult Americans revealed they fear the dentist, with over half of those questioned saying fear might actually prevent them from even stepping foot into a dental office, an alarming discovery for dentists already suffering from the down economy.

24 Aug 2009

U.S. stands divided on Obama with positive and negative ratings

As the summer winds down, President Obama’s job numbers continue to move in a downward way. In June, 54% of U.S. adults gave him positive ratings and 46% gave the president negative marks.

24 Aug 2009

Thomson Reuters to supply real-time clinical surveillance solution to Bryanlgh Health System

BryanLGH Health System has selected Clinical Xpert CareFocus from Thomson Reuters to play an integral role in its ongoing efforts to improve clinical quality and patient safety.

24 Aug 2009

The $60,900,000 Washington Health Care Facilities Authority variable rate revenue bonds, series 2002B are rated F1+ by Fitch

Fitch Ratings assigns an 'F1+' short-term rating to the $60,900,000 Washington Health Care Facilities Authority variable rate revenue bonds, series 2002B (Catholic Health Initiatives). The short-term 'F1+' rating is based on the liquidity support of a standby bond purchase agreement (SBPA) provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. The long-term rating (currently 'AA') continues to be based on the rating assigned to the Catholic Health Initiatives revenue bonds.

24 Aug 2009

Cell Therapeutics completes sale of Series 2 Preferred Stock and warrants

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq and MTA: CTIC) (the "Company") today announced the closing of its previously announced sale of $30 million of shares of its Series 2 Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase shares of its common stock in a registered offering to a single institutional investor. The investor has elected to convert all of its shares of Series 2 Preferred Stock and to receive the 18,853,103 shares of the Company's common stock issuable upon such conversion at the closing.

24 Aug 2009

Infologix issues SEC proxy statement regarding proposed recapitalization plan

InfoLogix, Inc. ("InfoLogix" or the "Company"), a leading technology provider of enterprise mobility solutions for the healthcare and commercial industries, today announced that it has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with a special meeting of stockholders of InfoLogix to approve a proposed recapitalization plan of the Company and certain related matters.

24 Aug 2009

$1.1 million funds will help make critical enhancements to Integrated Medical Systems' MedEx 1000 system

Integrated Medical Systems, Inc., a medical technology systems integrator transforming critical care, announced that it has received $1.1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense for additional enhancements of the company's MedEx 1000(TM) "suitcase" intensive care unit (ICU).

24 Aug 2009

American Dental Partners completes public offering of shares

American Dental Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPI) announced today that it completed its previously announced public offering of 2,260,000 shares of common stock at a price of $12.00 per share to the public (excluding the underwriter's over-allotment option to purchase an additional 339,000 shares) with net proceeds of approximately $25,300,000 after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated expenses of the offering.

24 Aug 2009

Fitch Ratings downgrades $464 million bonds to BBB+

Fitch Ratings has downgraded to 'BBB+' the underlying rating on approximately $464 million outstanding bonds issued by the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority on behalf of Ochsner Clinic Foundation (OCF) ($380 million series 2007A) and Ochsner Community Hospitals (OCH) ($83.9 million series 2007B).

24 Aug 2009

Synexus acquires three more clinical trial centres in Poland

Synexus’ expansion in Central and Eastern Europe has been boosted with the acquisition of three more clinical trial centres in Poland.

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Staywell Custom Communications partners with Self Care Decisions to provide online applications for health care providers

SQI Diagnostics continues discussions with the FDA to market it's SQiDworks Diagnostics Platform in the US

Study reveals that increased neurostimulation market offers growth for device industries

First Edition: August 21, 2009

Prescient Medical's vProtect(TM) Luminal Shield Stent System receives CE Mark approval for treating heart disorders

Advisory labels to help combat swine flu

National campaign to educate people with developmental disabilities about protection from germs

Study reveals that treating Alzheimer's disease with DHA and EPA slows down its progression

Impax Laboratories to be listed in NASDAQ

Covidien introduces Leak Compensation software for Puritan Bennett 840 ventilator

Survey reveals that majority of adult Americans fear the dentist

U.S. stands divided on Obama with positive and negative ratings

Thomson Reuters to supply real-time clinical surveillance solution to Bryanlgh Health System

The $60,900,000 Washington Health Care Facilities Authority variable rate revenue bonds, series 2002B are rated F1+ by Fitch

Cell Therapeutics completes sale of Series 2 Preferred Stock and warrants

Infologix issues SEC proxy statement regarding proposed recapitalization plan

$1.1 million funds will help make critical enhancements to Integrated Medical Systems' MedEx 1000 system

American Dental Partners completes public offering of shares

Fitch Ratings downgrades $464 million bonds to BBB+

Synexus acquires three more clinical trial centres in Poland

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