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Imaging Centers Adopting Picture Archiving and Communication Systems to Survive (Popularity:  )
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Millennium Research Group (MRG) has conducted a detailed analysis of the picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) market in its US Markets for PACS 2007 report. The analysis reveals that the 2005 Deficit Reduction Act (DRA), which slashed reimbursement for US diagnostic imaging centers (DIC), is having a major impact on the PACS market. The DRA came into effect January 1, 2007 and is driving many of these imaging centers ...
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Eslax(R) (Rocuronium Bromide) Approved in Japan (Popularity: )
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Organon, the human healthcare business unit of Akzo Nobel (Euronext Amsterdam: AKZ), today announced that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved rocuronium bromide, its neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA) for use during general anesthesia, under the brand name Eslax(R). This drug has a fast onset of action and is one of the most widely used muscle relaxants in the United States, Canada and many European countries ...
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Increasing Awareness and Improved Drug Options Hold Key to Future of European Endometriosis Therapeutics Market (Popularity: )
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The European endometriosis therapeutics market will experience sustained growth in the coming years.Rising awareness about the condition coupled with the anticipated launch of improved products will be the major driving forces in market expansion. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.pharma.frost.com), European Endometriosis Therapeutics Market, finds that this market was valued at $365.0 million in 2006 and estimates this to reach $511.6 million in 2013. If you are interested in ...
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TriWest Healthcare Alliance Shows its Patriotic Spirit (Popularity: )
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TriWest Healthcare Alliance is proud to sponsor the 22nd annual Fabulous Phoenix 4th from 6 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4 at Steele Indian School Park, 300 W. Indian School Road. And to further show support for those who serve, TriWest will make a check presentation to Mayor Phil Gordon, during the Fabulous 4th program, to benefit and support the Phoenix Military & Veterans Hospitality Room at Sky Harbor ...
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Children in Illinois Have a New Reason to Smile (Popularity: )
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The Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation (ILCHF), the only grant-making organization that focuses on health -- particularly children's health -- statewide, announces a major initiative aimed at improving the health of vulnerable Illinois children by expanding their access to oral health care services. Over the next five years, ILCHF will invest at least $20 million in targeted efforts designed to increase the access children have to oral health care services. Initial ...
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Major Employers Introduce Platform for New Option for Health and Retirement Security (Popularity: )
Today, a coalition of the country's largest employers called for a new option, and opened the door for a nation-wide discussion about how better to deliver retirement and health security to all Americans as well as respond to the needs of employers. The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), an association representing America's largest employers, introduced its "New Benefit Platform for Life Security" report today at a Washington, DC briefing. The platform ...
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Health Management Associates, Inc. Promotes Burke W. Whitman To Chief Executive Officer (Popularity: )
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Health Management Associates, Inc. (NYSE: HMA) announced today the promotion of Mr. Burke W. Whitman, 51, to Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2007. Mr. Whitman joined the Company in January 2006 as President and Chief Operating Officer. He will now serve as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Health Management Associates, Inc., Mr. Whitman was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for a major hospital company. ...
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AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition Calls for Renewed Commitment to Vaccine Research on Anniversary of President Clinton's 10-Year Challenge (Popularity: )
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On May 18, 1997, US President Bill Clinton called for a concerted effort to develop an AIDS vaccine within a decade. This year we mark the 10th anniversary of that call for action with a global AIDS epidemic that rages on, and without a preventive HIV vaccine. "Over the past decade, we have seen great progress in AIDS vaccine development, and we now see signs of great hope for development ...
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure Commissions Study on Environmental Factors Linked to Breast Cancer (Popularity: )
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Silent Spring Institute announce the publication of Environmental Factors in Breast Cancer, the most comprehensive review to date of scientific research on environmental factors that may increase breast cancer risk. The study findings were released today in the online version of the scientific journal Cancer. A hard copy version of the study will appear as a supplement to the June 15 issue ...
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation Lauds Landmark Drug Pricing Deal Negotiated by Clinton Foundation (Popularity: )
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest provider of HIV/AIDS healthcare, education and prevention and operator of free AIDS treatment clinics in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean and the Asia/Pacific Region, lauds the Clinton Foundation's announcement of landmark drug-pricing negotiations with generic manufacturers Cipla and Matrix. AHF welcomes this development, which moves us closer to achieving universal access to lifesaving drugs. "AHF has petitioned the generic companies, particularly Cipla, to lower ...
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