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Ignyta acquires Actagene Oncology and entry into cancer personalized medicine
Privately-held US biotechnology company, Ignyta, which engages in catalyzing personalized medicine in autoimmune diseases, says it has acquired Actagene Oncology, effective May 20. Actagene was a San Diego-based privately held biotechnology company f...
American Cancer Society to Recognize Industry Leaders at Annual Financial Services Cares Gala
-- Gala will take place Monday, June 24, 2013, at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York (Register here: http://cog.to/14eXevw) -- Eighth annual event will honor Dr. Andrew L. Kung and PIMCO for their continued commitment to cancer awareness and research The American Cancer Society announced today it will be hosting the
Exelixis CEO Presents at UBS Global Healthcare Conference (Transcript)
Exelixis (EXEL) UBS Global Healthcare Conference May 21, 2013 09:30 ET Executives Charles Butler – Investor Relations Michael Morrissey – Chief Executive Officer Analysts Presentation Operator Good morning everyone I’m Matt (inaudible) analyst here at UBS and I would like you to move on to the next presenting company. Happy to introduce to you Exelixis speaking on behal...
Is failure to adopt business process management putting the pharma industry at risk?
The dynamic pharmaceutical, biotech and life-science sectors are constantly evolving. With frequent mergers, acquisitions, competitive pressures and the need to meet stringent regulation, companies operating in this arena need to be able to analyze a...
EngenderHealth Announces Key Steps to Achieve a Fistula-Free Generation
NEW YORK, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark the first International Day to End Obstetric Fistula on May 23, EngenderHealth recognizes the achievements to date in fistula prevention and treatment and calls for an end to this devastating women's health condition. EngenderHealth currently leads the Fistula Care project, the largest U.S. government-funded worldwide effort to address fistula, w...
Northside Nurses Take Their Case Directly to Corporate Brass
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nurses from Northside Medical Center are attending the Community Health Systems' annual shareholders meeting in New York City today to voice concerns about the company's plan to adopt a staffing model that could hurt the quality of patient care. The nurses carried shareholder proxies that allowed them to question the CHS Board of D...
Baby Boomers Urged to Get Tested for Hepatitis C Virus
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If you're a baby boomer, you may not know that odds are high that you're carrying the hepatitis C virus, putting yourself at risk for illness that can range from minor to life threatening. Hepatitis C is a contagious disease affecting primarily the liver, caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The disease can range in severity from a mild...
NATICK, Mass., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Five-year data from the Asthma Intervention Research 2 (AIR2) clinical trial presented today demonstrated that the Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) Alair® Bronchial Thermoplasty (BT) System continues to show therapy benefits in adult patients with severe uncontrolled asthma. Bronchial Thermoplasty was shown to provide long term asthma...
Kepner-Tregoe, Inc. Promotes Chris Geraghty to Chief Executive Officer
PRINCETON, N.J., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kepner-Tregoe (KT), the global capability development and consulting company, today announced that 13-year veteran Chris Geraghty has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Geraghty's experience includes more than 20 years serving the industrial sector, holding numerous senior management positions with manufacturing organizations. He succeeds Ray Baxt...
TEMIS Unveils Luxid for Microsoft SharePoint 2013
PARIS, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TEMIS, the leading provider of Semantic Content Enrichment solutions for the Enterprise, today announced that its Luxid® for SharePoint 2013 integration will be...
NEW YORK, NY and MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA and SUNNYVALE, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/21/13 -- Weidlinger Associates, Inc., the developer of PZFlex®, the popular 3D virtual-prototyping and wave-propagation a...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- (Marketwired) -- 05/21/13 -- Informative Graphics Corporation (IGC), a leader in viewing, collaboration and redaction technology, today announced the launch of Brava!® for Microso...
Verizon CFO to Speak at Barclays Conference, May 22
NEW YORK, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Francis J. Shammo, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), will speak at the Barclays Global T...
Pace of drug approvals to moderate for global pharma companies, says Fitch Ratings
Global pharmaceutical novel drug approvals will moderate in 2013 due to the exceptional research success in 2012, according to a Fitch Ratings report.
Nektar Therapeutics' CEO Presents at UBS Global Healthcare Conference (Transcript)
Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) UBS Global Healthcare Conference Call May 21, 2013, 10:00 am ET Executives Howard Robin - President, Chief Executive Officer, Director Analysts Presentation Unidentified Analyst All right, at this point, I would like to introduce Mr. Howard Robin, President and CEO of Nektar Therapeutics. After the talk there will be a breakout session in Carnegie Room Ea...
Fluid And Sodium Restriction Pointless For Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients
Aggressive fluid and sodium restriction among patients who've been hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) appears to have no effect on weight loss or clinical stability, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine...
Treatment With Antidepressant Results In Lower Rate Of Mental Stress-Induced Cardiac Ischemia
Among patients with stable coronary heart disease and mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia (MSIMI), 6 weeks of treatment with the antidepressant escitalopram, compared with placebo, resulted in a lower rate of MSIMI, according to a study in the...
Suicide 'Contagion' Seen in Teens (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- When a casual acquaintance or classmate commits suicide, it can serve as a flashpoint to increase both suicide ideation and suicide attempts within peer groups.
Best to Take Out Gallbladder in Daytime (CME/CE)
ORLANDO (MedPage Today) -- Older patients undergoing surgical gallbladder removal at night were at highest risk for complications, researchers reported here.
This book is the culmination of over 50 years of experience with the world of dementia. The book’s six sections explore topics basic to caregivers developing their own techniques and approaches to managing the day-to-day care of their loved ones. Albuquerque, New Mexico (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Barbara Michels, author of “The Alzheimer’s Journey…A Practical Perspective for Caregivers” has o...
Recent findings from Clinical Psychiatry news sites the connection between using mental health techniques like hypnotherapy to help skin conditions. Adult acne treatment, Probiotic Action explains how using hypnotherapy coupled with a probiotic acne treatment may be the best acne treatment for those with the skin condition. Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Many have long discussed the link between...
Emerson Resources Announces CEO Retirement and Appointment of Successor
Dr. Charles Signorino, Emerson Resources’ Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, retired on April 1, 2013 after 32 years of service. Adolfo Gomez, Emerson’s current President, will serve as the Company's new Chief Executive Office. Norristown, PA (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Emerson Resources Inc., a premier pharmaceutical development company, today announced that Dr. Charles Signorin...
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48% Of Physicians Do Not Foresee Ability to Accept New Patients From Accountable Care Act, Impacting Access To Care, According to Physician Profitability Index CareCloud, a leading provider of cloud-based practice management,
