Radiology
MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Symposium Announces Sponsors
July 16, 2010 12:34 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. , July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation has announced that eight leading manufacturers are among the initial sponsors of the 2nd International Symposium on MR-guided Focused Ultrasound, scheduled for October 17 through 20 near...
Adjusting Market Research Structures and Activities to Maximize Payer Access & Insights
July 16, 2010 9:35 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsCHAPEL HILL, N.C. , July 16 /- As the managed markets sector has increased in importance, leading organizations have refocused their market research efforts on delivering actionable insights into the payer world. A market research function that's focused on managed markets should provide...
Warner Chilcott Announces 3-Month Extension of PDUFA Date on Next Generation Actonel Product
July 16, 2010 7:36 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsARDEE, Ireland , July 16 /- Warner Chilcott plc (Nasdaq: WCRX ) announced today that it has received a communication from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) related to its next generation Actonel® product (risedronate sodium) delayed-release tablets extending the...
Siemens Primed to Help Customers Achieve Newly-Defined Criteria for 'Meaningful Use' of an Electronic Health Record
July 16, 2010 7:36 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsMALVERN, Pa. , July 16 /- Today, Siemens Healthcare announced that the newly-released Final Rule on 'Meaningful Use' of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) provides an important boost to its ongoing campaign to help healthcare providers realize quality and efficiency gains through the use of...
Roper Industries Announces Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2034 to Accrue Contingent Cash Interest and Conversion Rate Adjustment
July 16, 2010 7:36 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsSARASOTA, Fla. , July 16 /- Roper Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ROP ) announced today that its Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2034 (CUSIP No. 776696AA4) (the "Notes") will accrue contingent interest for the period of July 16, 2010 to January 15, 2011 at an annual rate of 0.25% of the...
Cardinal Health Completes Acquisition of Healthcare Solutions Holding
July 15, 2010 2:38 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsDUBLIN, Ohio , July 15 /- Cardinal Health today completed the previously announced acquisition of Healthcare Solutions Holding, LLC, expanding the company's presence in specialty pharmaceutical services. Healthcare Solutions Holding is the parent company of a number of subsidiaries...
Noscira Presents Results of Phase IIa Clinical Trial with Nypta(R) (Tideglusib) on Alzheimer's Disease at International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD)
July 15, 2010 2:38 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | Comments- Treatment with Nypta(R) (Tideglusib) (NP-12) was tolerated and produced positive effects on Alzheimer's patients in four of the five efficacy variables examined in the trial. - In view of the promising results of this trial, Noscira is preparing the next Phase IIb trial on Alzheimer's...
Dynatronics Launches E-Commerce Website
July 15, 2010 2:38 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsSALT LAKE CITY , July 15 /- Dynatronics Corporation (Nasdaq: DYNT ) today announced the launch of its e-commerce website at dynatronics.com . The new website offers thousands of products for clinics and medical practitioners, particularly targeting the physical medicine market. "The...
Bell Medical and ITelagen Welcome Final Rule for 'Meaningful Use' of Electronic Health Records
July 15, 2010 10:38 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsJERSEY CITY, N.J. , July 15 /- ITelagen, Inc., innovative provider of healthcare information technology, medical billing and electronic health records (EHR), and Bell Medical Services, Inc., a leading regional distributor of medical supplies, equipment and pharmaceuticals welcome the US...
Zogenix Secures $35 Million Debt Facility and Raises $15 Million Investment Capital
July 13, 2010 10:36 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsSAN DIEGO , July 13 /- Zogenix, Inc. ("Zogenix"), a privately held pharmaceutical company, announced that it has secured a $35 million debt facility led by Oxford Finance Corporation which also included Silicon Valley Bank. The facility consists of a $25 million term loan and a $10...
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Release Conference Call
July 13, 2010 10:36 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsBETHESDA, Md. , July 13 /- Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (NYSE: HGR ) announced today that it plans to report its results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 , on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 . The Company plans to issue a press release announcing the results for the quarter ended...
Parkview Medical Center Selects MobileMD for Health Information Exchange Service
July 13, 2010 10:36 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsPUEBLO, Colo. , July 13 /- Parkview Medical Center recently announced an agreement with MobileMD, Warminster, Pa. , to provide state-of-the-art health information exchange (HIE) services to its physician and medical community. Parkview Medical Center is a non-profit general acute...
Novo Nordisk Addresses Innovation in Diabetes Care in Second Issue of Industry Resource for Information on Diabetes and Chronic Disease
July 12, 2010 11:37 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsPRINCETON, N.J. , July 12 /- Novo Nordisk Inc., a global healthcare company and leader in diabetes care, today announced the second issue of the Novo Nordisk BlueSheet, a resource for information on diabetes and chronic disease, highlighting key issues in diabetes prevention, detection,...
B. Braun Large Volume Heparin Infusion Solutions Now Available
July 12, 2010 11:37 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsBETHLEHEM, Pa. , July 12 /- B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun) announced today the availability of large volume heparin infusion solutions. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081022/NYW008LOGO ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081022/NYW008LOGO )...
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. Announces Auxilium XIAFLEX® Update
July 12, 2010 11:37 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsLYNBROOK, N.Y. , July 12 /- BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BSTC ), a biopharmaceutical company developing first in class collagenase-based products, today announced that its strategic partner Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has provided an update on XIAFLEX, its injectable...
Ferring Pharmaceuticals' FIRMAGON® Named Official Sponsor of Ed Randall's Bat for the Cure
July 12, 2010 11:37 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsPARSIPPANY, N.J. , July 12 /- Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., the makers of FIRMAGON® (degarelix for injection), will sponsor Ed Randall 's Bat for the Cure charity, in an effort to "strike-out prostate cancer" with awareness, education, effective management and prevention support at...
Hanger Ivan R. Sabel Foundation to Receive $75,000 Donation Towards Charitable Prosthetic Efforts in Haiti from Grapes for Humanity/US
July 12, 2010 11:37 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsBETHESDA, Md. , July 12 /- The Hanger Ivan R. Sabel Foundation today announced it will receive a generous donation of $75,000 from Grapes for Humanity/US, an internationally recognized charitable foundation that has raised millions of dollars in support of landmine survivors and innocent...
DocNog California Mobile App Automates Medical Provider Search
July 12, 2010 11:37 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsMURRIETA, Calif. , July 12 /- NogWorld LLC, a pioneer in mobile search technology, has launched DocNog, a mobile app designed to empower healthcare consumers to easily connect and access medical providers. The DocNog California App was recently featured in the "New and Noteworthy" section...
Holon: The Process Adaptive Interoperability Framework
July 12, 2010 11:37 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsATLANTA , July 12 /- Holon, the new standard for healthcare interoperability, today announced general availability of its Medication Management solution. Leveraging the Holon Process Adaptive Interoperability Framework, Holon introduces a cost-effective alternative to your paper processes...
S.D. Firm Brings 1st Two Open, Faster MRI Scanners to County
July 11, 2010 11:34 pm | by San Diego Business Journal | News | CommentsMedical patients who need magnetic resonance imaging may find an oasis in the county's first two open, faster MRI scanners.
Pioneer® Surgical Expands Product Specialists to Support Growing Biologics Business
July 9, 2010 10:39 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsRALEIGH, N.C. , July 9 /- Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc. recently expanded its Biologics Product Specialist program to provide sales and technical biologic expertise to support their growing line of products that address bone and soft tissue repair. Mr. Shane Ray , General Manager for...
Reportlinker Adds 2010 U.S. Ophthalmologists' Assessment of Eye Care Medication Brands
July 8, 2010 1:37 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsNEW YORK , July 8 /- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: http://www.reportlinker.com/p0236247/2010-US-Ophthalmologists-Assessment... This study encompasses feedback provided by U.S. physicians on...
FDA Consumer Health Information: Using Malaria Medication For Leg Cramps Is Risky
July 8, 2010 1:37 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsSILVER SPRING, Md. , July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- People who use the malaria drug Qualaquin to treat or prevent nighttime leg cramps may want to talk to their health care professional. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090824/FDALOGO ) (Logo:...
Stryker to Host Conference Call on July 20, 2010
July 7, 2010 12:35 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsKALAMAZOO, Mich. , July 7 /- Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK ) announced that it will host a conference call on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time , to discuss the Company's operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 , and provide an operational update. Operating...
FDA Launches Medical Device and Radiation-Emitting Product Transparency Website
July 7, 2010 11:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe FDA launched the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) Transparency website as part of the agency’s transparency initiative.
