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Antiepileptic monotherapy does not increase intrauterine death risk

Neither type nor dosage of antiepileptic drug affects the risk of intrauterine death among pregnant women with epilepsy when given as monotherapy, suggests research.

4 Aug 2015

Gastrostomy methods equivalent in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

The ProGas study results show that three methods of gastrostomy are equally good in terms of complications and survival in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

4 Aug 2015

Cryptogenic stroke frequent and recurrent

Cryptogenic ischaemic strokes and transient ischaemic attacks frequently recur, despite having no identifiable cause, show findings from the Oxford Vascular Study.

4 Aug 2015

IP10 levels linked to HBsAg decline during TDF treatment

Baseline serum interferon-inducible protein 10 levels predict hepatitis B surface antigen reduction in patients with hepatitis B e antigen-negative chronic hepatitis B virus infection treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, findings indicate.

4 Aug 2015

Baseline HBsAg, platelet count predict spontaneous HBsAg seroclearance

Hepatitis B surface antigen level and platelet count at baseline are significantly associated with spontaneous HBsAg seroclearance in hepatitis B virus carriers and those with chronic infection, research suggests.

4 Aug 2015

Genotype A HBV mapped in acute, chronic Japanese patients

Not only is genotype A the most common genotype among Japanese patients with acute hepatitis B virus infection, but its prevalence is spreading among young adults with chronic HBV infection, shows a nationwide study.

4 Aug 2015

Drug treatment mitigates injury risk in ADHD children

Study findings show the importance of pharmacological treatment for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in ameliorating the increased risk of injuries associated with the condition.

4 Aug 2015

DBS may aid cortical plasticity in Parkinson’s patients

Deep-brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus may help to restore long-term potentiation-like plasticity in the motor cortex of patients with Parkinson’s disease, a study shows.

4 Aug 2015

Par Pharmaceutical starts shipment of generic version of Sodium Edecrin

Par Pharmaceutical today announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for ethacrynate sodium for injection USP, equivalent to ethacrynic acid 50 mg.

4 Aug 2015

Armada, UMass Medical School partner to enhance ArmadaOne Specialty Pharmacy Workflow Platform

Armada Health Care has partnered with University of Massachusetts Medical School's Clinical Pharmacy Services business unit to provide enhancements and support regarding clinical protocols and therapy interventions within the ArmadaOne Specialty Pharmacy Workflow Platform.

4 Aug 2015

Current psychotherapy treatments less than optimal for war veterans suffering from PTSD

Our nation's veterans continue to suffer emotional and psychological effects of war—some for decades. And while there has been greater attention directed recently toward post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more veterans are seeking help, current psychotherapy treatments are less than optimal, according to a new narrative review published in the August 4, 2015 issue of JAMA.

4 Aug 2015

Quest Diagnostics acquires laboratory outreach service business of MemorialCare Health System

Quest Diagnostics, the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of MemorialCare Health System's laboratory outreach service business.

From Quest Diagnostics 4 Aug 2015

Cardiac Science announces sale of 25 Powerheart G5 AEDs to Lippert Components

Cardiac Science announced the sale of 25 Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to Lippert Components, Inc., a tier-1 supplier of parts and accessories to the RV, manufactured housing, trailer, and bus industries.

4 Aug 2015

Livongo Health named AADE-accredited diabetes education program

Livongo Health announced it was named an accredited diabetes education program by the American Association of Diabetes Educators, making it the first company of its kind to achieve this prestigious accreditation status.

4 Aug 2015

Netsync Network Solutions achieves Telehealth Authorized Technology Provider status from Cisco

Netsync Network Solutions announced today that it has achieved Telehealth Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco. This designation recognizes Netsync Network Solutions as having fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to sell, deploy and support Cisco Telehealth solutions.

4 Aug 2015

Laser autofocus option added to BioTek’s Cytation Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Readers

BioTek’s award-winning Cytation Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Readers now have an option for laser autofocus, along with the current image-based autofocus method.

4 Aug 2015

New study shows frequent travel promotes stress, loneliness, and long-term health problems

Researchers from the University of Surrey and Lund University (Sweden) investigated how frequent, long-distance travel is represented in mass and social media.

4 Aug 2015

AMRI’s total revenue increases $89.5 million to 31% in second quarter 2015

AMRI today reported financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015. "We are very pleased to present another strong financial quarter, with all our divisions achieving excellent results," said William S. Marth, AMRI's president and chief executive officer. "Notably, recent acquisitions, combined with the cost reduction initiatives and efficiency efforts we've made to date, are contributing to continued strong contract margin performance.

4 Aug 2015

Halyard Health’s net sales decrease $389 million to 6% in second quarter 2015

Halyard Health, Inc. today reported second quarter 2015 results and updated its net sales and adjusted diluted earnings per share outlook for full-year 2015.

4 Aug 2015

Study identifies factors that contribute to government transparency

Public affairs experts say easy and constant access by citizens to important government information, referred to as government transparency, is vital for good governance as well as the perception by citizens that the government is trustworthy.

4 Aug 2015