Medical News

RSS

The Renfrew Center joins forces with AKASA for treating women with eating disorders

The Renfrew Center, the country’s leading authority on eating disorder treatment and research, recently announced the expansion of its services into Central America through a partnership with the Guatemala-based AKASA treatment center. The first center in Central America exclusively dedicated to the treatment of women with eating disorders, AKASA now operates as an independent affiliate of The Renfrew Center.

27 Aug 2009

California Bioscience Business Roundtable event hosted at the Quadrus Conference Center

Today a group of national and California-based partners hosted the California Bioscience Business Roundtable (BBR) event at the Quadrus Conference Center in Menlo Park. The event also featured Sam Youngman, the White Correspondent for The Hill newspaper, who provided a reporter's front row perspective on the unfolding health reform debate in Washington, D.C.

27 Aug 2009

Stemedica unveils two of its latest scientific discoveries at the 2009 World Stem Cell Summit

Stemedica Cell Technologies , Inc., ("Stemedica"), a world leader in stem cell research and manufacturing (a licensed manufacturer of clinical grade biological products as licensed by the State of California Food and Drug Branch) continues to advance the stem cell industry with the presentation of two of its latest scientific discoveries at the 2009 World Stem Cell Summit.

27 Aug 2009

Hospital Value Index reveals that consumers can find high-value healthcare in U.S.

Want to be sure you are spending your healthcare dollars wisely? Fortunately, the latest version of the Hospital Value Index™ reveals that informed healthcare consumers can find high-value healthcare in every corner of the United States.

27 Aug 2009

Insphere's corporate communications and media relations to be headed by Hill & Knowlton

Leveraging opportunities within the largest and fastest growing segments of the insurance industry, newly launched Insphere Insurance Solutions(SM) (www.insphereinsurancesolutions.com) has engaged Hill & Knowlton to lead its corporate communications and media relations efforts.

27 Aug 2009

Lung Cancer Alliance condoles the death of Edward Kennedy

Laurie Fenton-Ambrose, President and CEO of Lung Cancer Alliance extended condolences to the family of Senator Edward Kennedy who died of brain cancer late last night.

27 Aug 2009

ACPM launches a web page on lifestyle medicine

The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) has launched a web page featuring an extensive literature review on lifestyle medicine -the practice of changing health behaviors to promote health and prevent and treat disease.

27 Aug 2009

BMSN and ENTB collaborate with Therinjectto to develop a new immuno-therapeutic cancer vaccine

Bio-Matrix Scientific Group, Inc. and Its majority owned subsidiary Entest BioMedical Inc. announced today they have finalized a definitive agreement with Therinject LLC for the development of a new immuno-therapeutic cancer vaccine. Therinject LLC is engaged in the development of cancer treatments utilizing immunology based approaches.

27 Aug 2009

Fluidigm manufactures more than 250 million microscopic NanoFlex valves at its Singapore biochip factory

Fluidigm today announced that its Singapore biochip factory has manufactured and shipped more than 250 million microscopic NanoFlex™ valves. The 250 million valves built into Fluidigm’s integrated fluidic circuits (IFCs) would be equivalent to the number of valves required for all the conventional plumbing – both residential and commercial – in a metropolitan region the size of the San Francisco Bay Area.

27 Aug 2009

Plastic surgery recovery center for post surgery patients

Pearl Recovery Retreat (www.PearlRecoveryRetreat.com), a premier plastic surgery recovery center, has conveniently opened its doors in Beverly Hills just steps away from many of the world's top plastic and cosmetic surgeons. After only three months, Pearl has garnered attention from surgeons seen on "Dr. 90210" and "The Doctors" for its top tier amenities, location, and service.

27 Aug 2009

HHS secretary Sebelius mourns death of Senator Kennedy

I join Americans across the country in mourning the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy and extending my deepest condolences to the Kennedy family. The Kennedys are a part of my family's political history. I vividly remember my parents’ joyous celebration when President Kennedy was elected in 1960. I was proud to serve as one of Senator Kennedy's Kansas campaign co-chairs in 1980 and it was a tremendous honor to work with him throughout the course of my career.

27 Aug 2009

Transcend Services to acquire Medical Dictation Services for $16.2 million

TRANSCEND SERVICES, INC., the third largest provider of medical transcription services to the U.S. healthcare market, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Medical Dictation Services, Inc. (MDI) for $16.2 million.

27 Aug 2009

Transgenic fish can entail risks and undesirable effects on natural environment

Fast growing transgenic fish can revolutionise commercial fish farming and relieve the pressure on overexploited fish stocks. But what happens in the natural environment if transgenic fish escape? Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have studied transgenic fish on behalf of the EU and are urging caution: Until further notice transgenic fish should be bred in closed systems on land, says Fredrik Sundström at the Department of Zoology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

27 Aug 2009

New genetic mechanism to control body's fat-building process identified

At a time of alarming increases in obesity and associated diseases -- and fiery debates about the cost of health care -- a UCF research team has identified a new genetic mechanism that controls the body's fat-building process.

27 Aug 2009

25% increase in quarterly cash dividend announced by Kewaunee Scientific Corporation

Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (Nasdaq: KEQU) announced today that its Board of Directors increased the Company's quarterly cash dividend by 25% to ten cents per outstanding share, up from eight cents per outstanding share, payable on September 22, 2009 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 8, 2009.

27 Aug 2009

Medquist awarded the preferred vendor contract for Wellmont Health System's Enterprise Transcription project

MedQuist Inc. (Nasdaq: MEDQ), a leading provider of technology-enabled clinical documentation services, today announced that it has been awarded the preferred vendor contract by Wellmont Health System of Kingsport, Tennessee for enterprise medical transcription services, as well as for speech recognition in radiology. As part of the arrangement, MedQuist will offer employment to Wellmont's existing transcriptionists.

27 Aug 2009

Plastic surgeon recommends patients to choose ultrasonic liposuction over Smart Lipo

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, minimally invasive cosmetic procedures increased by five percent over the past year while traditional cosmetic procedures decreased by nine percent.

27 Aug 2009

European Medicines Agency accepts reviewal of Merck's MAA for regulatory approval of vernakalant IV

Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ, USA, which operates in many countries as Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited, announced today that the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) accepted for review the Company’s Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for regulatory approval of vernakalant intravenous (IV).

27 Aug 2009

Lakewood-Amedex to speed up development of its broad spectrum anti-influenza product into clinical studies

Lakewood-Amedex Inc., (L-A), the anti-infectives biopharmaceutical company developing a unique portfolio of anti-bacterial and anti-viral products including NuBiotics, a novel family of synthetic anti-bacterial compounds, and anti-viral products against hepatitis, HIV and influenza, announced today that it is accelerating development of its broad spectrum anti-influenza product into clinical studies.

27 Aug 2009

Town halls continue across the country

Boos and cheers at events across the nation indicate that the often-tense and vitriolic August town halls continue. Sen. John McCain, D.-Ariz., "said Tuesday that President Obama's efforts to reform health care have sparked 'a peaceful revolt in America,'" CNN reports.

27 Aug 2009

Medical News

The Renfrew Center joins forces with AKASA for treating women with eating disorders

California Bioscience Business Roundtable event hosted at the Quadrus Conference Center

Stemedica unveils two of its latest scientific discoveries at the 2009 World Stem Cell Summit

Hospital Value Index reveals that consumers can find high-value healthcare in U.S.

Insphere's corporate communications and media relations to be headed by Hill & Knowlton

Lung Cancer Alliance condoles the death of Edward Kennedy

ACPM launches a web page on lifestyle medicine

BMSN and ENTB collaborate with Therinjectto to develop a new immuno-therapeutic cancer vaccine

Fluidigm manufactures more than 250 million microscopic NanoFlex valves at its Singapore biochip factory

Plastic surgery recovery center for post surgery patients

HHS secretary Sebelius mourns death of Senator Kennedy

Transcend Services to acquire Medical Dictation Services for $16.2 million

Transgenic fish can entail risks and undesirable effects on natural environment

New genetic mechanism to control body's fat-building process identified

25% increase in quarterly cash dividend announced by Kewaunee Scientific Corporation

Medquist awarded the preferred vendor contract for Wellmont Health System's Enterprise Transcription project

Plastic surgeon recommends patients to choose ultrasonic liposuction over Smart Lipo

European Medicines Agency accepts reviewal of Merck's MAA for regulatory approval of vernakalant IV

Lakewood-Amedex to speed up development of its broad spectrum anti-influenza product into clinical studies

Town halls continue across the country

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

Todd Bauman and Chris Povich

Scaling organ‑chip technology for human‑relevant drug discovery

Latest News