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Study shows lower short-term mortality rates in patients hospitalized for AMI

From 1995 to 2006, hospital 30-day death rates decreased significantly for Medicare patients hospitalized for a heart attack, as did the variation in the rate between hospitals, according to a study in the August 19 issue of JAMA.

19 Aug 2009

Second BioPharm America partnering event aims to address key industry issues

EBD Group today announced that the second annual BioPharm America™ partnering event, September 16–18 at the San Francisco Marriott, will host some of the biggest names in biotech business who will tackle many of the key issues on the minds of industry executives around the world.

19 Aug 2009

Global Fund awards Tanzania $111 million grant for ITNs

Tanzania will receive an $111 million grant from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to be used in the country's fight against malaria, Ray Chambers, U.N. special envoy for malaria, said at a meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Monday, Reuters reports.

19 Aug 2009

Beveragette Ventures launches all-natural beverage to minimize common PMS and menopause symptoms

Seattle-based, women-owned, Beveragette Ventures LLC, developers of the innovative, wellness beverage line, GEM, announced today the launch of Keep it Cool(TM), an all-natural, low-calorie, peach-pineapple flavored beverage, with clinically proven ingredients to minimize the many symptoms of menopause; hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, irritability and sleeplessness.

19 Aug 2009

Obama calls for veterans' health care expansion

President Obama Monday included health care in a speech at the Veterans of Foreign Wars' national convention Monday, The Arizona Republic reports.

19 Aug 2009

Arcadia Resources to meet institutional investors at Barrington Research Healthcare Conference

Arcadia Resources, Inc. (NYSE Amex: KAD), a leading provider of innovative consumer health care services under the Arcadia HealthCare(SM) brand, today announced President and CEO Marvin R. Richardson and CFO Matthew Middendorf will attend the Barrington Research Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, August 25.

19 Aug 2009

API Healthcare offers new business analytics solution for enterprise workforce information analysis

API Healthcare, the leading provider of human capital management solutions to the healthcare industry, today announced the availability of its new Business Analytics solution, a software application that provides hospitals and health systems with a centralized source for analyzing workforce information across the enterprise.

19 Aug 2009

Amira Pharmaceuticals submits IND for inflammatory and allergic disease treatment candidate

Amira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today the submission of an Investigational New Drug application (IND) of AM461, its internally-discovered, oral drug candidate for the treatment and control of inflammatory and allergic disease linked to the arachidonic acid pathway, to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

19 Aug 2009

H1N1 vaccine administration coverage from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire has announced that it will offer coverage for the administration of the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine when it becomes commercially available to the general public. The vaccine administration will be covered for members whose benefit plans provide coverage for vaccines.

19 Aug 2009

Cost of physician reimbursement for diabetic leg amputations misconstrued

The cost of doctors performing lower-limb amputations for people with diabetes has been misconstrued during recent health care reform discussions, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).

19 Aug 2009

Two American Oriental Bioengineering products bag China's Top Branded Drugs of 2009 award

American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. today announced that two of AOBO's branded products, Jinji Capsules and Boke Nasal Spray, were awarded the designation of "China's Top Branded Drugs of 2009" at an award ceremony held in Shanghai on August 11, 2009.

19 Aug 2009

AMG-SIU to discuss the essentials of audit preparation at the NAMPI conference

Allied Management Group – Special Investigation Unit (AMG-SIU) will be speaking at the National Association for Medicaid Program Integrity (NAMPI) conference later this month to educate members on the essentials of audit preparation. AMG-SIU began as an audit firm providing consulting services to the health care industry more than 35 years ago. The company is now actively working with health groups across the U.S. to prepare for MIP audits in addition to their other services.

19 Aug 2009

Algos Therapeutics changes name to Algos Preclinical Services

Following a shift in its business model from developing proprietary pain therapy products to pure contract research, Algos Therapeutics has changed its name to Algos Preclinical Services. The company's new tagline, "Expertise in pain. Legendary service. Definitive results. For better quality of life." reinforces its repositioning as the go-to-CRO (Contract Research Organization) for drug discovery and product development.

19 Aug 2009

Agito Networks announces 2009 CIO 100 award winner

Agito Networks, Inc.(TM), the company delivering innovative solutions in enterprise mobility, today announced that customer Anthony Marano Company is a recipient of the 2009 CIO 100 Award. Anthony Marano Company was distinguished for its enterprise fixed mobile convergence (eFMC) project, which is powered by Agito Networks' RoamAnywhere(TM) Mobility Router(TM).

19 Aug 2009

New software programs improve the cancer biomarker identification process

caCORRECT and omniBioMarker programs earn silver-level compatibility certification from NIH/National Cancer Institute's cancer Bioinformatics Grid

19 Aug 2009

Abbott collaborates with Velcera to market pain management product for pets

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today they have partnered with Velcera, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on pet health, to market the first canine pain management product delivered in a transmucosal mist form. Currently in clinical trials, the product combines the proven pain medication meloxicam, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with Velcera's patented Promist(TM) technology, and has been globally licensed for pain management in dogs

19 Aug 2009

Aethlon Medical Chairman to present at the 14th Annual Southern California Investor Conference

Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AEMD) announced that it will present at today's 14th Annual Southern California Investor Conference being held at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California.

19 Aug 2009

Advantage Capital Partners' funding enables Current Solutions to acquire Koalaty Products

Advantage Capital Partners, a leading venture capital and small business finance firm, has provided $3.15 million in financing to Current Solutions, LLC, a wholesale distributor of electrotherapy devices and accessories to medical supply organizations throughout the United States and Canada. The funding, made in connection with the Texas Certified Capital Company (CAPCO) program, enabled Current Solutions to acquire Koalaty Products, Inc. and will support the company’s move from Tampa, Fla. to Austin, Texas.

19 Aug 2009

Affiliated Computer Services collaborates with clients to develop business solutions for managing downturn

As companies and government agencies navigate unprecedented economic challenges, some organizations are finding innovative ways to save money but also improve services and productivity. Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) is working closely with its clients to develop successful business solutions designed to help them manage the economic downturn and prepare for the eventual rebound.

19 Aug 2009

ASA members upset with Medicare cuts

CBS News "has learned that up to 60,000 people have cancelled their AARP memberships since July 1, angered over the group's" support of Democratic health care proposals. "Many are switching to the American Seniors Association, a group that calls itself the conservative alternative … 'I think that probably the seniors are most upset with cuts in Medicare,' said ASA President Stuart Barton. The American Seniors Association is flat-out against President Obama's plan, which calls for $313 billion dollars in Medicare cuts over ten years ... Last week, Obama told a town meeting in Portsmouth, NH, 'We have the AARP on board because they know this is a good deal for our seniors'" (Attkisson, 8/17).

19 Aug 2009

Medical News

Study shows lower short-term mortality rates in patients hospitalized for AMI

Second BioPharm America partnering event aims to address key industry issues

Global Fund awards Tanzania $111 million grant for ITNs

Beveragette Ventures launches all-natural beverage to minimize common PMS and menopause symptoms

Obama calls for veterans' health care expansion

Arcadia Resources to meet institutional investors at Barrington Research Healthcare Conference

API Healthcare offers new business analytics solution for enterprise workforce information analysis

Amira Pharmaceuticals submits IND for inflammatory and allergic disease treatment candidate

H1N1 vaccine administration coverage from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire

Cost of physician reimbursement for diabetic leg amputations misconstrued

Two American Oriental Bioengineering products bag China's Top Branded Drugs of 2009 award

AMG-SIU to discuss the essentials of audit preparation at the NAMPI conference

Algos Therapeutics changes name to Algos Preclinical Services

Agito Networks announces 2009 CIO 100 award winner

New software programs improve the cancer biomarker identification process

Abbott collaborates with Velcera to market pain management product for pets

Aethlon Medical Chairman to present at the 14th Annual Southern California Investor Conference

Advantage Capital Partners' funding enables Current Solutions to acquire Koalaty Products

Affiliated Computer Services collaborates with clients to develop business solutions for managing downturn

ASA members upset with Medicare cuts

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