http://www.1888pressrelease.com Free Industry Updates/Healthcare RSS. Subscribe to latest Industry Updates/Healthcare News and press releases @ 1888 PressRelease.Com. (c) 2005-2009, 1888 Press Release.com. All rights reserved. http://www.1888pressrelease.com/-tackling-the-crisis-with-a-new-world-economic-ethics-ex-pr-167867.html The global financial crisis has brought chaos to economic activities worldwide - new discussions about values and morals are taking place more often and becoming increasingly intense. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/glaxosmithkline-and-gilead-announce-agreement-to-commerciali-pr-167868.html GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced a licensing agreement to commercialise Viread® (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (HBV) infection in adults in five countries in Asia. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/patent-suite-against-aerocrine-for-exhaled-nitric-oxide-pier-pr-167294.html Apieron, Inc. the medical device company filed a patent suite relating to exhaled nitric oxide against Aerocrine. Read more on the patent suite filed by Apieron. Apieron is ventured backed medical device company that has challenged Aerocrine patent. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/soft-tissue-sarcoma-knowledge-centre-is-launched-on-epg-webs-pr-167346.html EPG Health Media, specialists in e-communication solutions and digital publishing for the health sector, today announced the launch of a new interactive Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS) knowledge centre. The new resource is hosted on www.epgonline.org, an online medical education resource for Healthcare Professionals (HCPs). Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/local-private-school-hosts-holiday-event-to-benefit-children-pr-167417.html Chaminade College Preparatory College, will host a “Share in the Holiday Spirit with the Voices of Chaminade Harmony Choir” on December 19, 2009 at Temple Aliyah located at 6025 Valley Circle Boulevard in Woodland Hills, CA. The concert will benefit Autism Care and Treatment (ACT-Today!), a non profit organization that provides access to treatment for children with autism. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/holiday-anxieties-can-trigger-relapse-for-individuals-with-e-pr-167472.html Eating Recovery Center Offers Recommendations for Navigating Holidays with Confidence. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/novartis-gains-rights-to-two-oral-targeted-investigational-t-pr-167583.html Novartis has gained exclusive rights to two oral targeted investigational therapies for patients with a range of life-threatening blood disorders and cancers that currently do not have effective treatment options. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/merck-announces-quarterly-dividends-and-new-3-billion-share-pr-167584.html At their meeting today, the Board of Directors of Merck and Co., Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share on the company’s common stock for the first quarter of 2010. Payment will be made on Jan. 8, 2010 to common stockholders of record at the close of business on Dec. 15, 2009. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/biltmore-who-s-who-selects-joyce-h-clark-as-an-honored-memb-pr-167154.html The selection recognizes Joyce H. Clark's commitment to excellence in the field of Education. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/merck-statement-on-article-in-the-archives-of-internal-medic-pr-167311.html Merck believes the article published in The Archives of Internal Medicine in today’s issue related to VIOXX used unreliable methods and reached incorrect conclusions. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/merck-wins-summary-judgment-in-second-federal-bellwether-cas-pr-167312.html Merck said today that U.S. District Court Judge John F. Keenan granted summary judgment in Merck's favor in Flemings v. Merck. Flemings is the second of three cases involving FOSAMAX (alendronate sodium) designated by the federal MDL court as a bellwether trial case. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/novartis-inaugurates-large-scale-us-based-cell-culture-influ-pr-167314.html Today, Novartis officially inaugurated the US's first ever large-scale flu cell culture vaccine and adjuvant manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The facility is a result of a partnership between Novartis and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/mumc-cancer-program-granted-prestigious-accreditation-pr-166768.html The Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (ACI) at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, has been granted a Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation by The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. ACI is the only facility in the region to have received this CoC Accreditation with Commendation. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/medical-mobile-monitoring-uses-gps-and-cellular-technology-t-pr-166871.html New technology will assist seniors and others with special medical needs. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/purell-hand-sanitizer-products-in-stock-at-immediohome-com-pr-166356.html Purell hand sanitizers in pump, refill or canister are immediately available at ImmedioHome.com. Single and multi-pack cases. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/brighter-bay-llc-launches-exclusive-career-placement-service-pr-166505.html Brighterbay.com is a Career Placement Service dedicated to the national eye care community. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/novartis-influenza-a-h1n1-2009-vaccine-us-interim-data-show-pr-166664.html Novartis announced today new interim data from ongoing clinical trials demonstrating that a single 7.5µg dose of the company's influenza A(H1N1) 2009 unadjuvanted vaccine, half of the currently-approved US dose, fulfilled immune response criteria associated with protection in adults and the elderly (>=65 years of age). Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/gsk-and-nabi-announce-agreement-for-nicvax-a-vaccine-for-n-pr-166665.html GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA (GSK) and Nabi Biopharmaceuticals (Nabi) today announcedan exclusive worldwide option and licensing agreement for a nicotine conjugate candidate vaccine (NicVAX®), an investigational vaccine for the treatment of nicotine addiction and the prevention of smoking relapse, as well as for the development of a second generation nicotine vaccine. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/xango-introduces-juni-personal-care-products-pr-166530.html Xango's new Juni products are a toxin free line of family care products that include the benefits of mangosteen including a signature blend of essential botanicals for a pure and simple clean that is safe for the entire family and for the environment too. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/medelita-introduces-men-s-lab-coat-collection-pr-166390.html Innovative medical apparel company launches men’s lab coats at Medica 2009 conference. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/consumer-protection-group-applauds-international-efforts-to-pr-166304.html The Partnership for Safe Medicines seeks stronger regulations and penalties for online pharmacies. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/charleston-breast-center-advocates-women-get-mammograms-at-a-pr-166334.html The Charleston Breast Center urges women to continue to get annual mammograms beginning at age 40. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/tanenbaum-launches-the-first-comprehensive-guide-for-religio-pr-166369.html The Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding today announced the national launch of the first truly comprehensive guide for helping health care providers offer religiously and culturally conscious care to patients of all backgrounds. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/biltmore-who-s-who-selects-paula-l-meyer-as-an-honored-memb-pr-166378.html The selection recognizes Paula L. Meyer's commitment to excellence in the field of Healthcare. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/welldynerx-receives-urac-mail-service-pharmacy-accreditation-pr-166097.html WellDyneRx has been awarded accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/mumc-switches-to-environmentally-friendly-surgical-kits-pr-165357.html In September, MUMC became the first acute-care facility in the United States to begin using the new Hybrid Preference Pack™ from the healthcare service companies Cardinal Health and SRI Surgical®. These environmentally friendly packs are a mix of both disposable and reusable products in its operating rooms, catheterization lab, labor and delivery rooms, and outpatient surgery departments. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/first-asian-breast-aesthetic-symposium-held-in-malaysia-pr-164927.html Key opinion leaders in the field of Asian plastic and reconstructive surgery attended the first Asian Breast Aesthetic Symposium which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last November 5 to 7, 2009. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/aerotel-medical-systems-to-present-new-telehealth-and-homeca-pr-164955.html New Innovative Products to be Announced include a Mobile Health System and a Wireless Homecare Hub. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/poor-water-sanitation-in-india-root-cause-of-4-billion-annua-pr-164991.html Purified water is a necessary requirement for a health and safe life. Sanitation of water is important in order to avoid illnesses and diseases from affecting you. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/new-revitalized-look-for-ageless-remedies-medical-spa-of-al-pr-165053.html Ageless Remedies, Alpharetta medical spa, is pleased to announce the launch of a new website – www.AgelessRemediessAlpharetta.com. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/biltmore-who-s-who-selects-michael-kevin-pritt-sr-as-an-ho-pr-165057.html The selection recognizes Michael Kevin Pritt, Sr.'s commitment to excellence in the Sales and Service industries. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/case-connect-selected-as-force-com-forty-innovation-showcase-pr-165070.html Surgical Data Solutions, a Scottsdale-based healthcare IT business, is gaining national recognition as a finalist at the Force.com Forty Innovation Showcase. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/the-changing-face-of-the-globalisation-of-healthcare-pr-164767.html Leaders in healthcare exchange views on medical tourism at Healthcare Travel. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/pandemic-2009-influenza-update-us-fda-approves-gsk-s-pandem-pr-164857.html GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental biologics license application (sBLA) for its unadjuvanted influenza A (H1N1) pandemic vaccine. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/michigan-drug-treatment-resources-michigan-drug-rehab-serv-pr-160797.html -Zero- Tolerance Furnished Gender Specific 8 Sober Homes In Ann Arbor, MI, By Structured Living LLC. With 63 Beds Housing Clients From Betty Ford CA, Hazelden and The Ranch TN, Retreat MN, Dawn Farms, Brighton and Henry Ford Rehabs MI. On Bus Lines. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/intelligent-insites-receives-award-for-best-technology-devel-pr-164722.html Location- and condition-sensing solution selected as the top RTLS/WSN technology by IDTechEx Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/merck-strengthens-its-commitment-to-advancing-cardiovascular-pr-164843.html Following the completion of its merger with Schering-Plough, Merck today confirms and underscores its commitment to marketing and developing cardiovascular medicines for a range of cardiovascular disorders. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/merck-expresses-confidence-in-the-efficacy-and-safety-profil-pr-164845.html At the American Heart Association meeting today, Merck and Co., Inc. said it is confident in the safety and efficacy profiles of ZETIA® (ezetimibe) and VYTORIN® (ezetimibe/simvastatin), and issued the following comment in response to misinterpretation of results from a small 200-patient imaging study called ARBITER 6. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/novartis-receives-approval-in-switzerland-for-celtura-a-ce-pr-164846.html Novartis announced today that Celtura®, the company's adjuvanted cell culture-based Influenza A(H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine, has received approval in Switzerland from Swissmedic, the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/lfhaccess-com-can-help-protect-your-loved-ones-from-h1n1-vir-pr-164561.html Help your loved ones avoid the H1N1 virus. Living Free Home provides in-home accessibility solutions that extend an elderly person's stay in their home. Chair Lifts, Stair Lifts, Lift Chairs, barrier-free bathrooms, ramps and many more solutions make it possible for your loved ones to independently live in their home. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/star-clinics-organizes-diabetes-screening-and-consultation-c-pr-164494.html Star Clinics, a multi-specialty family clinic chain based in Chennai would be organizing screening and consultation camp from November 14th to November 30th, to mark the occasion of ‘World Diabetes Day’ on 14th November across Star Clinics’ five outlets in Chennai. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/career-step-named-to-the-utah-100-for-ninth-consecutive-year-pr-164595.html Career Step has been named to the MountainWest Capital Network’s Utah 100 for the ninth consecutive year. Career Step placed at number 76 in the state. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/pharmaceutical-industry-struggles-prompt-the-small-to-follow-pr-164274.html A comprehensive analysis by Translational Medicine India (TMI) reveals that India, Russia, and Brazil have attracted more clinical trials sponsored by western drug developers than any other emerging countries in the last three years, with India the fastest growing. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/seyyone-celebrates-its-10th-anniversary-pr-164083.html 10 years in the Industry and the company is still growing! With over 300 single Physician practices and a couple of large hospital accounts, Seyyone's medical transcription business has grown from strength to strength. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/launch-of-indiandiabetics-com-a-portal-for-indian-diabetic-pr-163529.html India has the highest number of diabetics in the world and this figure is likely to double by 2030, thus making India the diabetic capital of the world. A need for online resource on prevention and managementr of diabetes in truly Indian manner was felt for a long time and www.indiandiabetics.com fills the gap. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/physician-compliance-network-now-provides-expert-chart-revie-pr-163628.html Physician Compliance Network, LLC, a physician owned and operated company, has expanded their core service capabilities to include chart review for medical quality and appropriateness of care for virtually any medical specialty and situation. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/imtd-2009-the-largest-ever-participation-by-indian-hospitals-pr-163240.html More than fifty of India’s leading hospitals, Wellness providers and Medical Tourism players have confirmed their participation in “India Medical Tourism Destination 2009”, (IMTD 2009) www.imtd2009.com to be held in Toronto, Canada from November 20th to 22nd 2009, at the prestigious Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/official-release-of-seattlehealthy-com-pr-163012.html Seattle Healthy is an online interactive community-driven Seattle-based health magazine helping to bring patients, gym owners, health enthusiast and healthcare practitioners together. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/nyit-organizes-blood-donation-campaign-pr-163028.html New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) embarked today on a blood donation campaign that saw the university’s students and staff line up at the center set up for this purpose in cooperation with concerned medical agencies. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/elitehealth-announces-partnership-with-inroommd-pr-163081.html EliteHealth.MD, one of the fastest growing preventive medicine practices in the country, has selected InRoomMD to provide all EliteHealth and myEliteHealth members with immediate access to quality medical care, administered in the comfort and privacy of the member’s hotel room, temporary residence or home. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT