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Voices of Meningitis urges parents to vaccinate preteens and teens for protection against meningococcal diseases

School nurses and families affected by a potentially deadly form of meningitis today launched a national consumer education initiative, called Voices of Meningitis. The initiative strongly urges parents to vaccinate preteens and teens, who are at greater risk of getting meningococcal disease, including meningococcal meningitis -- a rare, but serious bacterial infection.

24 Aug 2009

ZoomMed announces registration of American subsidiary ZoomMedUSA

ZoomMed Inc., creator of the ZRx Prescriber, announces that it has registered an American subsidiary under the name ZoomMedUSA Inc. in order to export the ZRx Prescriber to the United States.

24 Aug 2009

Zipcar announces results of the 2009 Low-Car Diet annual program

Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing service, today announced the results of the 2009 Low-Car Diet, in which more than 250 people around the globe gave up their car for a month, from July 15 - August 15, 2009. After this year's annual program, 100 participants noted that they planned to stay car-free, compared to 83 who made that same commitment after last year's Low-Car Diet.

24 Aug 2009

P&G's global pharmaceuticals business sold to Warner Chilcott for $3.1 billion

The Procter & Gamble Company and Warner Chilcott plc today announced an agreement for the sale of P&G's global pharmaceuticals business to Warner Chilcott for an up-front cash payment of $3.1 billion.

24 Aug 2009

Retigabine's Phase IIa clinical trial preliminary results announced

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International today announced preliminary results from its Phase IIa proof-of-concept clinical trial of retigabine for the treatment of pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a painful and common complication of shingles.

24 Aug 2009

CDEX's ID2 Meth Scanner to help combat the growing problem of methamphetamine use

CDEX Inc. announces completion of development-phase testing of a new generation Meth Scanner™ that embodies cell-phone technology and multi-filter applications. The new generation Scanner will have a cell-phone-interactive readout that increases functionality to provide more options for the law enforcement community in its battle against methamphetamine use. In addition, the technological advancements of multi-filter integration will provide greater sensitivity and a platform for multi-drug applications for the Scanner.

24 Aug 2009

Santaris Pharma to discover and develop new RNA-based medicines for treating rare genetic disorders

Santaris Pharma A/S, a privately-held biopharmaceutical company focused on developing RNA-based drugs targeted to disease-related mRNAs and microRNAs, today announced a multi-year worldwide strategic alliance with Shire plc to discover and develop new RNA-based medicines to treat rare genetic disorders.

24 Aug 2009

Ad Audit: Allies of Obama try to ease jitters about health care changes

Kaiser Health News reports on a new ad by a coalition that includes "the drug industry, physicians' lobby and some backers of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul argue that the changes Congress is considering will make the health care system more stable and affordable." The analysis finds that "the ad promises more certainty about the future than Congress is likely to be able to ensure" (Rau, 8/24).

24 Aug 2009

$10 billion provision may aid retired autoworkers; NFIB opposes house plan

A $10 billion proposal may help retired autoworkers, steelworkers and schoolteachers afford coverage. Meanwhile, the largest small business association has turned against health reform plans.

24 Aug 2009

Aflac releases eighth new television commercial of 2009

Aflac today unveiled its eighth new television commercial of 2009, titled "Soccer." This commercial showcases the Aflac Duck as the web-footed star of the team, who helps provide a solid defense against unexpected medical bills. "Soccer" will debut on August 24, running nationally on CBS, ABC, FOX, NBC, CNN, CNBC, Discover Channel, USA, Headline News and the History Channel.

24 Aug 2009

Emergency contraceptive tablet to help prevent an unintended pregnancy

There is good news for college students as they head back to campus this fall. A new emergency contraceptive, Plan B® One-Step (levonorgestrel) tablet, 1.5 mg, is now available at the local pharmacy for all students 17 and older.

24 Aug 2009

After vacation, Obama could shift health reform tactics

News organizations are analyzing the health reform challenges ahead for the President.

24 Aug 2009

Complete Genomics raises $45 million in private equity financing

Complete Genomics Inc., a third-generation human genome sequencing company, announced that it has raised $45 million in private equity financing and closed its Series D funding round with two new investors — Essex Woodlands Health Ventures and OrbiMed Advisors, LLC.

24 Aug 2009

Obama tops ranking of the 100 most powerful people in healthcare

President Barack Obama was voted the most powerful person in healthcare by readers of Modern Healthcare, the nation's leading weekly healthcare business news magazine. Obama, whose name has become inextricably linked with healthcare reform, topped the magazine's annual ranking of the 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare.

24 Aug 2009

Bioelectronics to sponsor clinical study comparing the effects of ActiPatch to Tylenol for the treatment of muscle pain and soreness

BioElectronics Corp. (PINKSHEETS: BIEL), the maker of inexpensive, disposable drug-free anti-inflammatory devices, today announced it will sponsor a clinical study comparing the effects of ActiPatch® Therapy to Tylenol® for the treatment of muscle pain and soreness.

24 Aug 2009

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame scholarship award announced for 2009

Four 18-year olds with stellar high school careers are heading off to university with some extra change in their pockets. The students have been named the 2009 recipients of The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame / Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Scholarship Award.

24 Aug 2009

Fresenius Medical Care's Patient Travel Service to provide free dialysis scheduling assistance to travelling patients

As thousands of people plan getaways for the fall and winter travel seasons, easy access to healthcare is a concern for many travelers with chronic health conditions who require life-sustaining treatments. Twenty-six million Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease, and more than 355,000 of them require dialysis every few days to stay alive.

24 Aug 2009

Medical students experience life inside nursing home

A novel program in New York gives medical students the chance to experience life as nursing home patients and learn about geriatrics, a field in desperate need of more professionals.

24 Aug 2009

Researchers identify causative gene for features of 2q32q33 microdeletion syndrome

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24 Aug 2009

Claims Auditor Solution from Compliance 360 provides total control of medical claims audits and appeals

Compliance 360, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for enterprise governance, risk management and compliance (eGRC) announced today that the Compliance 360 Claims Auditor has been licensed for use in over 200 hospitals since it was launched just 8 months ago.

24 Aug 2009

Medical News

Voices of Meningitis urges parents to vaccinate preteens and teens for protection against meningococcal diseases

ZoomMed announces registration of American subsidiary ZoomMedUSA

Zipcar announces results of the 2009 Low-Car Diet annual program

P&G's global pharmaceuticals business sold to Warner Chilcott for $3.1 billion

Retigabine's Phase IIa clinical trial preliminary results announced

CDEX's ID2 Meth Scanner to help combat the growing problem of methamphetamine use

Santaris Pharma to discover and develop new RNA-based medicines for treating rare genetic disorders

Ad Audit: Allies of Obama try to ease jitters about health care changes

$10 billion provision may aid retired autoworkers; NFIB opposes house plan

Aflac releases eighth new television commercial of 2009

Emergency contraceptive tablet to help prevent an unintended pregnancy

After vacation, Obama could shift health reform tactics

Complete Genomics raises $45 million in private equity financing

Obama tops ranking of the 100 most powerful people in healthcare

Bioelectronics to sponsor clinical study comparing the effects of ActiPatch to Tylenol for the treatment of muscle pain and soreness

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame scholarship award announced for 2009

Fresenius Medical Care's Patient Travel Service to provide free dialysis scheduling assistance to travelling patients

Medical students experience life inside nursing home

Researchers identify causative gene for features of 2q32q33 microdeletion syndrome

Claims Auditor Solution from Compliance 360 provides total control of medical claims audits and appeals

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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