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Pennsaid Topical Solution approved by FDA

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, and Nuvo Research Inc. (TSX:NRI), a Canadian drug development company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the New Drug Application for Pennsaid® Topical Solution (diclofenac sodium topical solution) 1.5% w/w.

5 Nov 2009

Third-quarter financial results of Metropolitan Health Networks reported

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc., a leading provider of healthcare services in Florida, today reported the company’s financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

5 Nov 2009

Columbia Laboratories reports net revenues of $7.9 million for third quarter 2009

Columbia Laboratories, Inc. today reported financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009.

5 Nov 2009

First Edition: November 5, 2009

Today's headlines center on the House health overhaul vote scheduled for Saturday -- what some are calling a potentially 'historic moment' for Democrats.

5 Nov 2009

Biovail declares quarterly cash dividend of US$0.09 per share

Biovail Corporation (NYSE:BVF) (TSX:BVF) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.09 per share payable on January 4, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business December 2, 2009. The ex-dividend date is November 30, 2009.

5 Nov 2009

Neurometrix reports financial results for the third quarter of 2009

NeuroMetrix, Inc., a health care company transforming patient care through neurotechnology, today announced its third quarter financial results.

5 Nov 2009

Stereotaxis reports $13.3 million revenue for third quarter 2009

Stereotaxis, Inc. today reported strong revenue growth, a significant increase in the gross margin, lower operating expenses and a significant reduction in the net loss for both the quarter and the nine month period ended September 30, 2009.

5 Nov 2009

Five life-saving tips to survive a hospital stay

With the numbers of H1N1 (Swine Flu) cases flooding emergency rooms all over the country, you'll want to do everything you can to prevent contracting H1N1 and being subjected to fatal medical errors and infectious diseases if you have to go into the hospital. Martine Ehrenclou, author of the multiple award winning book, Critical Conditions: The Essential Hospital Guide To Get Your Loved One Out Alive, offers five life-saving tips to stay safe and free of disease if you have to be in the hospital.

5 Nov 2009

Patients demand improved pricing transparency and charity eligibility, reveals national survey

A national survey of recent hospital patients commissioned by TransUnion found that two-thirds of adults nationwide would like to see greater transparency in their hospital bill while only three in 10 of those surveyed were aware they could possibly qualify for charity care programs.

5 Nov 2009

Cereplast confirms that all its resins are made without the use of BPA

Cereplast, Inc., a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, confirmed today that all its resins are made without the use of Bisphenol A, commonly referred to as BPA. All products made with both Cereplast resin families, including the Compostables® and the Hybrids® are BPA free.

5 Nov 2009

STMicroelectronics and Mayo Clinic collaborate on a novel heart-monitoring platform

STMicroelectronics, one of the world's leading semiconductor companies, and Mayo Clinic, a premier health-care organization, are collaborating on a novel platform for remotely monitoring patients with chronic cardiovascular disease.

5 Nov 2009

Study finds oral dimercaptosuccinic acid effective in treating children with autism

Two studies published by the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in the October issue of BMC Clinical Pharmacology investigated the use of oral dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), a prescription medicine approved by the FDA for treating lead poisoning, and used off-label in these studies for treating heavy metal toxicity in children with autism.

5 Nov 2009

Healthy Coffee International prepares for a major USA sales campaign, opens new sales office at Yorba Linda, CA

Healthy Coffee International, Inc. has opened a new sales office and warehouse facility in the Savi Ranch Parkway business complex, Yorba Linda, CA, to prepare for a major USA sales campaign.

5 Nov 2009

Prenatal DHA, a product developed for pregnant women to ensure adequate DHA, introduced

Nordic Naturals Professional Exclusive Division announces Prenatal DHA, a product developed especially for pregnant women to ensure adequate DHA, an important omega-3 essential fatty acid and a vital nutrient for the new mother and developing baby.

5 Nov 2009

Case Western Reserve images heart tissue through Avo produced OCT catheters

Nearly 4 million people nationwide suffer from cardiac arrhythmias each year, according to the 2006 U.S. Cardiac Rhythm Management Market report by Frost and Sullivan. About 2.5 million of these cases cannot be treated or controlled through medication alone. Since pharmacological therapies have limited effectiveness, radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation has emerged as the prominent approach for treating a broad range of arrhythmias.

5 Nov 2009

New laser therapy for cataract treatment

A new laser therapy that can potentially remove cataracts from people's eyes more efficiently and with greater precision was presented on October 24, 2009 at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting.

5 Nov 2009

CIGNA reports consolidated revenues of $4.5 billion for the third quarter of 2009

CIGNA Corporation today reported shareholders’ net income of $329 million, or $1.19 per share, for the third quarter of 2009 compared with shareholders’ net income of $171 million, or $0.62 per share, for the same period last year. Shareholders’ net income for the third quarter 2009 included income related to the variable annuity products within our Run-off Reinsurance segment of $16 million after-tax, or $0.06 per share, primarily related to favorable performance in the equity markets.

5 Nov 2009

Medical News

Pennsaid Topical Solution approved by FDA

Third-quarter financial results of Metropolitan Health Networks reported

Columbia Laboratories reports net revenues of $7.9 million for third quarter 2009

First Edition: November 5, 2009

Biovail declares quarterly cash dividend of US$0.09 per share

Neurometrix reports financial results for the third quarter of 2009

Stereotaxis reports $13.3 million revenue for third quarter 2009

Five life-saving tips to survive a hospital stay

Patients demand improved pricing transparency and charity eligibility, reveals national survey

Cereplast confirms that all its resins are made without the use of BPA

STMicroelectronics and Mayo Clinic collaborate on a novel heart-monitoring platform

Study finds oral dimercaptosuccinic acid effective in treating children with autism

Healthy Coffee International prepares for a major USA sales campaign, opens new sales office at Yorba Linda, CA

Prenatal DHA, a product developed for pregnant women to ensure adequate DHA, introduced

Case Western Reserve images heart tissue through Avo produced OCT catheters

New laser therapy for cataract treatment

CIGNA reports consolidated revenues of $4.5 billion for the third quarter of 2009

BIOLASE Technology reports operating results for the 2009 third-quarter

The Aristotle Corporation reports financial results for the third quarter of 2009

Most Americans are satisfied with their lives, reveals Harris poll

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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