Digital50.com Category: Health Care/Hospitals

Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association Delivering US$160,000 in Aid to Earthquake Survivors in China

Fri, 16 May 2008 22:19:00 0500

LOS ANGELES, May 16 PRNewswire — In the aftermath of central China's earthquake, up to 50,000 people are thought to have lost their lives, and over 150,000 were injured. An estimated 10 million people have been affected, with 4...

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces 24 Days Remaining to Move to Be a Lead Plaintiff in the Shareholder Lawsuit Against Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc.

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:30:00 0500

BENSALEM, Pa., May 16 PRNewswire — Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces a June 9, 2008, deadline to move to be a lead plaintiff in the securities class action lawsuit filed on behalf of all persons who...

The Back Wars Come to a Close

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:23:00 0500

LORTON, Va., May 16 PRNewswire — Healthy Back, the 14-year old company whose focus on home and workplace back wellness created an ergonomic revolution, has acquired all substantial assets of its rival, JoAnne's Bed & Back. Healthy Back's 18...

AUDIO from Medialink, Oral Health America & Philips Sonicare: National Smile Month - Giving Americans Something to Smile About Survey Reveals State of Americans' Oral Health

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:20:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 16 PRNewswire — There's more to a healthy mouth than flashing a set of pearly whites. Here's the scoop on America's oral care habits - and what it means for our overall health.

Listen to this report from Oral Health...

Immunosyn Corporation Files 10-Q

Fri, 16 May 2008 18:29:00 0500

LA JOLLA, Calif., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Immunosyn Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: IMYN), a biotechnology firm that has obtained exclusive worldwide marketing, sales and distribution rights to the biopharmaceutical SF-1019 from its...

New Method Proposed for Determining Which Patients Should Get Treatment for Colorectal Cancer

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:47:08 0500

ROCHESTER, Minn., May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — This release is being sent in a social media format, by Mayo Clinic in conjunction with the National Cancer Institute, part of the NIH.

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Paramedics, EMTs in Oregon, Washington State Ratify First-Ever Teamsters Contract

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:12:12 0500

Contract Covers More than 500 Workers

WASHINGTON, May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — More than 500 paramedics and emergency medical technicians in the Greater Portland, Oregon and Vancouver...

United Concordia Dental Celebrates National Smile Month

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:59:00 0500

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 16 PRNewswire — National dental insurer United Concordia Dental is celebrating National Smile Month, a collaboration between Oral Health America and the British Dental Health Foundation to promote the importance of oral...

Former CMS Administrator: "'Blunt Instrument' Policies an Increasingly Bad Fit in Era of Personalized Health Care"

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:37:00 0500

ORLANDO, Fla., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Recent legislative emphasis on price negotiation and physician reimbursement as a means to reduce health care costs are nothing more than "short term patches" that hold no potential for truly reforming...

Former Senate Majority Leader, Princeton Economist Joust on Future of Health Care

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:13:00 0500

ORLANDO, Fla., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Although nearly all voters place health care at the top of their "most-important issues" list, a looming federal budgetary crunch means none of the health care plans advanced by any of the current...

AIDS Action Urges Everyone to Help End the AIDS Epidemic by Being Part of the Search for an HIV Vaccine

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:10:25 0500

ED Rebecca Haag's Statement for National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, May 18

WASHINGTON, May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Twenty-six years into the AIDS epidemic, someone is newly infected with HIV every 13...

Everybody in the Club Scream O!

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:06:00 0500

LOS ANGELES, May 16 PRNewswire — On Saturday, May 17th 2008, hip-hop and R & B artist J Kwon known best for his hit song "Everybody in the Club Gettin' Tipsy," will be presenting the Urban Health Institute (UHI) with 10,000...

InterMune to Present at Citigroup Healthcare Conference

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:00:00 0500

BRISBANE, Calif., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — InterMune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ITMN) today announced that John Hodgman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of InterMune, will present at the Citigroup 2008 Global...

GREAT STRIDES Walks for Cystic Fibrosis Slated for 47 States This Weekend

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:58:48 0500

Nationwide Fundraiser Seeks to Raise $38 Million for Life-threatening Disease

BETHESDA, Md., May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Walkers in nearly every state will raise funds for cystic...

Homecare Workers Outraged by Proposed Cuts, Wage Reductions

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:57:13 0500

Pledge to Save Vital Services for Frail Seniors and People With Disabilities

OAKLAND, Calif., May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Forest Laboratories, Inc./

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:22:00 0500

In the news release, Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: FRX) and Laboratorios Almirall, S.A. to Host Webcast to Discuss Aclidinium Bromide Data Presentations at the American Thoracic Society Annual Congress, issued yesterday, May 15, by Forest Laboratories, Inc. over PR Newswire...

/C O R R E C T I O N -- China Yingxia International, Inc./

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:01:00 0500

In the news release, "China Yingxia International, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Results," issued May 15 by China Yingxia International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CYXI) over Xinhua PR Newswire, in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Total Stockholders' Equity should have read...

Huh, What Did You Say?: May is 'Better Hearing and Speech Month'

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:39:11 0500

PALM BEACH, Fla., May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/- "Huh, what did you say?" is a phrase being used more often by Americans, particularly our children. More than 30 million Americans, that is 1 in 9...

CorVel Corporation Announces Earnings Release Webcast

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:25:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In conjunction with CorVel Corporation's (Nasdaq: CRVL) fiscal year earnings release, CorVel will be conducting a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, June...

David M. Boitano Promoted to Senior Vice President

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:17:00 0500

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. (NYSE: NHP) announced today the promotion of David M. Boitano to Senior Vice President and Senior Investment Officer. "Dave has made a...

Lung Cancer Still Lowest in Federal Funding

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:12:58 0500

Research Funding Per Death Drops More in 2007

WASHINGTON, May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — While lung cancer causes one in three cancer deaths, the National Cancer Institute (NCI...

Video: The Ad Council Partners With UNICEF to Promote and Distribute Myanmar Cyclone PSAs Filmed by A-List Celebrities

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:05:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 16 PRNewswire — The U.S. Fund for UNICEF and The Advertising Council today announced a partnership to distribute and promote a series of national public service announcements (PSAs) filmed by A-List celebrities, including...

Chinese Preschoolers Participate in Fund Drive to Help the Victims of Sichuan Quake

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:02:00 0500

NANJING, China, May 16 PRNewswire — In the aftermath of the devastating Sichuan earthquake, even the youngest members of China are looking for ways to join in the donation and relief...

Myanmar Cyclone Survivors Face New Challenges

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:54:26 0500

WASHINGTON, May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — As tropical storms continue to batter the affected area of the Irrawaddy delta, survivors of Cyclone Nargis are vulnerable to diseases and other severe problems. Many survivors still need assistance, as...

Huntsworth plc Releases Interim Statement on First Quarter 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:50:00 0500

LONDON, May 16 PRNewswire — Huntsworth plc (LSE: HNT), "the Group", a leading international public relations and healthcare communications group headquartered in London, released its interim management report with respect to...

PA Secretary of Health Announces 'Emergency Medical Services Week,' May 18 - 24

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:31:17 0500

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Emergency Medical Services Week, May 18 - 24, is an opportunity to highlight the dedication of Pennsylvania's first responders...

Huiheng Medical, Inc. Reports Record Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2007 and Financial Results for Q1 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:46:00 0500

Financial Highlights: - 2007 Comprehensive Income increased 42% to $9.7 million - 2007 Revenue increased 29% to $15.9 million - 2007 Gross Margin of 76% - Product Sales Backlog as of March 31, 2008 increased 410% to $12.2 million from $2.4 million as of December 31, 2007

CryoCor, Inc. Subject of Lawsuit Relating to Tender Offer and Merger

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:44:00 0500

SAN DIEGO, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CryoCor, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRYO), a medical device company focused on the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, announced today that on May 8, 2008, two alleged holders of CryoCor common stock filed a...

ExamForce Hires Former (ISC)2 Americas Leader to Head Corporate and Government Sales Efforts

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:22:00 0500

LARGO, Fla., May 16 PRNewswire — ExamForce announced today the hiring of John Mongeon as their new Corporate and Government Sales Manager. Mongeon formerly headed up the Government Services Division for (ISC)2 Americas where he...

Xceed Molecular Features Ziplex(R) Automated Gene-Expression System at the Biomarker World Congress, Booth 16

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:18:00 0500

WELLESLEY, Mass., May 16 PRNewswire — Xceed Molecular, a pioneer in the development of cost-effective, easy-to-use gene-expression analysis systems, announced that the company will feature its Ziplex Automated Gene-Expression System at Biomarker...

MDS Responds to AECL and Government of Canada Announcements Regarding Maple Project

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:12:00 0500

TORONTO, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Earlier this morning, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL) announced it would discontinue the development of the MAPLE reactors at Chalk River, but remains committed to...

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Vital Images, Inc./

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:25:00 0500

In the news release, Vital Images (Nasdaq: VTAL) Showcases the ViTAL Enterprise Solution at Stanford University's 6th Annual Face-Off, issued earlier today by Vital Images, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the fourth paragraph, first sentence, should read "said...

American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association Clarification of Statement on Cardiovascular Evaluation and Monitoring of Children and Adolescents With Heart Disease Receiving Medications for ADHD

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:07:28 0500

Endorsed by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American College of Cardiology, Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and the National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality

National Coalition for Quality Colorectal Cancer Screening and Care Testifies Before FDA Advisory Panel on Fospropofol Labeling:

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:03:00 0500

ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 16 PRNewswire — Dr. Stanford Plavin, Board Vice Chairperson of the National Coalition for Quality Colorectal Cancer Screening and Care ("Coalition"), a 501(c) 6 not-for-profit association, testified on...

CEL-SCI Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:00 0500

VIENNA, Va., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CEL-SCI CORPORATION (Amex: CVM) reports financial results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2008.

Geert Kersten, Chief Executive Officer of CEL-SCI...

UPMC for Life is Pennsylvania Sponsor for National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:00 0500

PITTSBURGH, May 16 PRNewswire — UPMC for Life, the Medicare product of UPMC Health Plan, is the Pennsylvania state sponsor for the 15th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day, which has as its theme, "Fitness ... A...

Rochester Medical Marketing VP Retires

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:00 0500

STEWARTVILLE, Minn., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rochester Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: ROCM) today announced Dara Lynn Horner's retirement from the position of Vice President — Marketing. Horner joined the organization in...

New Data Support High Complete Remission Rates With VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Therapies in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:50:00 0500

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 16 PRNewswire — Millennium Pharmaceuticals, The Takeda Oncology Company, today announced that new data from VELCADE clinical studies are scheduled to be featured at the 2008 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO...

McGraw-Hill Professional Redesigns AccessMedicine, Highlighting Media and Educational Features

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:46:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 16 PRNewswire — McGraw-Hill Professional, a leading global provider of information resources for the scientific and medical communities, today announced the redesign of its flagship product, AccessMedicine. Featuring a customizable...

LMI Receives CDC/ATSDR Public Health Improvement Award for 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:41:12 0500

MCLEAN, Va., May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) have selected LMI for the Partners in Public Health Improvement Award for 2008. Since...