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Health Canada warns Canadians against illegal health products

A vendor in Atlantic Canada (www.health-recovery-info.com) is selling Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS), an unauthorized drug product which Health Canada has previously warned may pose serious risks to health if ingested.

29 Nov 2014

IRS to issue fines for those who do not register for Obamacare

The Affordable Care Act or Obamacare requires most Americans to obtain some kind of health insurance coverage starting in 2014.

29 Nov 2014

Health Canada updates Canadians regarding sale of unlicensed HIV test kits via Amazon.ca.

Health Canada is informing Canadians that multiple distributors (Positive Health, dailySupply, BestDealCA, eshopic, Urban Inspirations, grabthesale, and dealkings) are selling the unlicensed "OraQuick in Home HIV Test" kit via Amazon.ca.

29 Nov 2014

Fifth civil lawsuit filed against Illinois area doctor for sexual assault

The Law Offices of Michael J. Gravlin filed suit on behalf of another alleged victim of a sexual assault and battery committed by her physician in Rockford, Illinois.

29 Nov 2014

Canadian Blood Services urges Canadians to support fundraising campaign

On "Giving Tuesday," Dec. 2, Canadian Blood Services is encouraging Canadians to help build a national public cord blood bank by making a financial donation to the $12.5 million For All Canadians fundraising campaign.

29 Nov 2014

iCo Therapeutics announces corporate update and Q3 2014 financial results

iCo Therapeutics ("iCo" or "the Company"), today reported financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Amounts, unless specified otherwise, are expressed in Canadian dollars and presented under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").

29 Nov 2014

Valeant to redeem US$445.0M aggregate principal amount of 6.875% Senior Notes due 2018

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, will redeem US$445.0 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 6.875% Senior Notes due 2018, CUSIP Nos. 91911XAN4, U9098VAF9 (the "Notes") on December 29, 2014 and has mailed an irrevocable notice of redemption for the Notes.

29 Nov 2014

Pivotal Therapeutics announces accomplishments, financial results for Q3 2014

Pivotal Therapeutics Inc., ("Pivotal" or the "Company"), a specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on Omega-3 therapies for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and overall health, announced its accomplishments and financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

29 Nov 2014

Handicap International launches new initiative to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities

To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3, Handicap International is launching a cry of alarm for all people with disabilities that the organization accompanies everyday in developing countries.

29 Nov 2014

CHP Canada commends launch of consultations on proposed consumer health products

Consumer Health Products Canada (CHP Canada) applauds federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose for beginning consultations on a proposed consumer health products framework.

29 Nov 2014

Roche Holdings declares final results of its previously announced tender offer

Roche Holdings, Inc. (the "Offeror") announced today the final results of its previously announced tender offer (the "Offer") to purchase for cash for a combined aggregate purchase price (exclusive of accrued and unpaid interest) of up to $2.2 billion (the "Maximum Tender Amount") the 5.25% Senior Notes due 2035 issued by the Offeror's subsidiary Genentech, Inc.

29 Nov 2014

Kessler Institute provides tips to help reduce risk of injury during winter months

Winter appears to have arrived early, bringing with it record snowfalls and cold temperatures across the country. It also brings an increased risk for injuries. Whether shoveling snow, dealing with icy roads, or simply trying to walk on wet, slippery pavement, caution is the key word.

29 Nov 2014

Philips launches Ambient Experience patient in-bore solution to reduce patient anxiety during MRI scans

Royal Philips announced the launch of the Ambient Experience patient in-bore solution designed to reduce patient anxiety and movement during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations.

29 Nov 2014

FDA takes immediate steps to help reduce risk of spreading unsuspected uterine cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking immediate steps to help reduce the risk of spreading unsuspected cancer in women being treated for uterine fibroids, which is in keeping with Kalorama Information's view that in the female health market there is much room for improvement both in the development of products and the treatment of diseases.

29 Nov 2014

Ansell launches #UniteToFightHIV campaign to raise awareness for World AIDS Day

Ansell, a global leader in protection solutions and the makers of LifeStyles Condoms, one of the nation's leading condom brands, today announced the launch of the #UniteToFightHIV, a social media campaign in partnership with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation to raise awareness for World AIDS Day on December 1, 2014.

29 Nov 2014

Dicom Systems releases DCMSYS Interface WebBridge at RSNA 2014

Dicom Systems today announced the release of its newest product, DCMSYS Interface WebBridge, at the 100th annual RSNA Meeting held November 30th through December 5th at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois.

29 Nov 2014

eHealth Technologies to provide imaging sites access to RSNA Image Share network

eHealth Technologies announced today it has concluded an agreement with the Radiological Society of North America that will increase standards-based interoperability between image sharing providers in New York State.

29 Nov 2014

New active substance effectively combats Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukaemia

Haematologists from Goethe University Frankfurt, working with a Russian pharmaceutical company, have developed a new active substance that effectively combats the most aggressive forms of Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukaemia.

29 Nov 2014

University of Leicester to enhance cultural training for medical students, educators

Medical students are to receive training in how to become 'culturally competent' as part of the medical curriculum as a consequence of widespread migration across Europe.

29 Nov 2014

Lord Saatchi's Medical Innovation Bill may cause serious harm to patients

The Medical Innovation Bill tabled by Lord Saatchi and currently making its way through the UK’s House of Lords “strikes at the heart of evidence-based medicine” and risks “opening the door to the use of less proven, or unproven, approaches such as complementary or alternative medicine”, according to a new Editorial published in The Lancet Oncology.

29 Nov 2014

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Health Canada warns Canadians against illegal health products

IRS to issue fines for those who do not register for Obamacare

Health Canada updates Canadians regarding sale of unlicensed HIV test kits via Amazon.ca.

Fifth civil lawsuit filed against Illinois area doctor for sexual assault

Canadian Blood Services urges Canadians to support fundraising campaign

iCo Therapeutics announces corporate update and Q3 2014 financial results

Valeant to redeem US$445.0M aggregate principal amount of 6.875% Senior Notes due 2018

Pivotal Therapeutics announces accomplishments, financial results for Q3 2014

Handicap International launches new initiative to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities

CHP Canada commends launch of consultations on proposed consumer health products

Roche Holdings declares final results of its previously announced tender offer

Kessler Institute provides tips to help reduce risk of injury during winter months

Philips launches Ambient Experience patient in-bore solution to reduce patient anxiety during MRI scans

FDA takes immediate steps to help reduce risk of spreading unsuspected uterine cancer

Ansell launches #UniteToFightHIV campaign to raise awareness for World AIDS Day

Dicom Systems releases DCMSYS Interface WebBridge at RSNA 2014

eHealth Technologies to provide imaging sites access to RSNA Image Share network

New active substance effectively combats Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukaemia

University of Leicester to enhance cultural training for medical students, educators

Lord Saatchi's Medical Innovation Bill may cause serious harm to patients

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