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IDEXX claws out modest growth in Q2
July 23, 2010 5:33 am | by Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology | CommentsMaine's IDEXX Laboratories Inc. posted moderate gains in revenue and profit for the second quarter of the year, almost entirely driven by sales from its pet-care division, the Companion Animal Group. IDEXX saw revenue grow to $281.5 million from $265.7 million for Q2 of 2009.
New Edition of Guidelines for Involving Communities in HIV Prevention Research Released at International AIDS Conference
July 23, 2010 4:35 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsGPP Plays Critical Role in Moving HIV Prevention Research Agenda Forward VIENNA , July 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The draft second edition of The Good Participatory Practice (GPP) Guidelines for Biomedical HIV Prevention Trials were released yesterday at the International AIDS...
AmSurg says 2Q profit falls 3.2 percent(2)
July 22, 2010 3:46 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsAmSurg Corp. which operates outpatient surgery centers, said on Thursday that its second-quarter profit fell 3.2 percent, as revenue fell at centers open a year or more.The company said it earned $13.1 million, or 43 cents per share, during the quarter that ended June 30. That was down from...
AmSurg says 2Q profit falls 3.2 percent
July 22, 2010 3:45 pm | CommentsAmSurg Corp. which operates outpatient surgery centers, said on Thursday that its second-quarter profit fell 3.2 percent, as revenue fell at centers open a year or more.The company said it earned $13.1 million, or 43 cents per share, during the quarter that ended June 30. That was down from...
Healthways 2Q net income rises 33 percent
July 22, 2010 2:45 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsWellness-program provider Healthways Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter net income rose 33 percent as lower costs and expenses offset a slight dip in revenue.Healthways said it earned $11.8 million, or 34 cents per share, up from $8.9 million, or 26 cents per share, a year prior. Revenue...
Align Technology income climbs in 2nd quarter
July 22, 2010 2:45 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsDental products company Align Technology Inc. said Thursday that its net income rose in the in the second quarter as its sales improved.The company earned $32.6 million, or 42 cents per share, up from $4.5 million, or 7 cents per share, in the same quarter last year.Excluding an insurance...
Study links more time spent sitting to higher risk of death
July 22, 2010 2:34 pm | by EurekAlert | Comments(American Cancer Society) A new study from American Cancer Society researchers finds it's not just how much physical activity you get, but how much time you spend sitting that can affect your risk of death.
Copper continues to rally on manufacturer optimism
July 22, 2010 1:45 pm | by TALI ARBEL - AP Business Writer - Associated Press | CommentsCopper prices continued to rally Thursday, hitting a two-month high as big U.S. manufacturers say they're optimistic about the economy.In other active trading, an extreme Russian drought supported wheat prices, which have rallied about 25 percent this month. Prices touched a 13-month...
Neurocrine Biosciences Announces Conference Call and Webcast to Report Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results
July 22, 2010 11:36 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsSAN DIEGO , July 22 /- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX ) announced today that the Company will report its second quarter 2010 financial results after the Nasdaq market closes on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 . Neurocrine will then host a live conference call and webcast...
MedInformatix RIS Improves 60-Year-Old Radiology Business' Cash Flow and Accounts Receivable, Speeding Accounts Receivable on Full Breadth of Imaging Procedures
July 22, 2010 11:36 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsLOS ANGELES , July 22 /- Upon its founding more than 60 years ago, Robert D. Russo M.D . and Associates Radiology's business and model was infinitely more simple than what technology, the nation's economy and medical insurance practices have conspired to make the six-location Fairfield...
Lotus Pharmaceuticals Terminates SEDA
July 22, 2010 11:36 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsBEIJING , July 22 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LTUS) ("Lotus" or the "Company"), a growing developer, manufacturer and seller of medicine and drugs in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), announced today that it has entered into a...
Joyful Slim Herb Supplement : Recall-Undeclared Drug Ingredient
July 22, 2010 11:30 am | by U.S. Food & Drug Administration | CommentsProduct contains sibutramine; may increase blood pressure/pulse rate with risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke.
Recovery mixed on strong earnings, weak home sales
July 22, 2010 9:45 am | by ALAN ZIBEL - AP Business Writers - Associated Press | CommentsA flurry of strong earnings reports renewed Wall Street's optimism in the economic recovery, even as new data Thursday showed homes sales sinking and claims for unemployment benefits rising.Sales of previously occupied homes fell 5.1 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.37...
Oil prices rise on stormy forecast for Gulf
July 22, 2010 8:45 am | by SANDY SHORE - AP Business Writer - Associated Press | CommentsOil prices advanced Thursday as energy producers kept an eye on a developing tropical storm that could move into the Gulf of Mexico by the weekend.At the gas pump, prices were unchanged at a national average of $2.718 for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline, according to AAA, Wright Express and...
Golden Meditech Announces Annual Results for FY 2009/10
July 22, 2010 8:34 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsHONG KONG , July 22 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China's leading integrated medical enterprise Golden Meditech Holdings Limited ("Golden Meditech" or the "Group," HKEx: 801) is pleased to announce its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2010 . During the reporting period, total...
