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FDA Approves NOVO NORDISK's NovoSeven(R) RT (Coagulation Factor VIIa [Recombinant] Room Temperature Stable) for Hemophilia Patients With Inhibitors

5/13/2008
First Recombinant Room Temperature Stable Treatment for Hemophilia With Inhibitors Offers More Flexibility and Convenience to Patients PRINCETON, N.J., May 13 /- Novo Nordisk todayannounced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approvedNovoSeven(R) RT (Coagulation Factor VIIa [Recombinant] Room TemperatureStable), the first room temperature stable r... [Comments]

Hospital pay for performance incentives may backfire among safety-net hospitals

5/13/2008
(PHILADELPHIA) The same government-backed incentive programs aimed at improving the care all Americans receive in hospitals may be widening the gap between poor, underserved patients and those who are insured or can afford to pay for their own care, according to a new study led by a University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine physician. Though public reporting and pay for performance ar... [Comments]

Amil Has Strong Growth With High Profitability

5/13/2008
29% Revenue Increase and 45% Profit Growth RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, May 13 /- Amilpar(BOVESPA: AMIL3, Bloomberg: AMIL3 BZ e Reuters: AMIL3.SA), the largestmanaged care organization in Brazil, announced today its consolidatedresults for the first quarter 2008. 1st QUARTER 2008 Highlights -- Total membership stood at 2.84 mil... [Comments]

Charities Form Alliance to Preserve and Improve Charity Bingo

5/13/2008
Nonprofit groups depend on electronic bingo to fulfill the unmet needs of individuals, families, children and communities SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 13 /- The California CharityAlliance (CCA) today announced its formation to advocate for the use oftraditional and technologically advanced forms of bingo as a responsible,legal and consistent funding source for nonprofit... [Comments]

Z Trim Holdings, Inc. Audit Report Contains 'Going Concern' Qualification

5/13/2008
MUNDELEIN, Ill., May 13 /- Z Trim Holdings, Inc.(Amex: ZTM ) announced today that its recently filed financial statementsfor the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 contained a going concernqualification received from its independent registered public accountingfirm, Blackman Kallick LLP. This announcement is being made to comply withSection 610 of the Amex compa... [Comments]

Veria Announces Acquisition of Massage Envy Ltd.

5/13/2008
Industry Leaders Unite to Provide Comprehensive Wellness Products and Services ARLINGTON, Texas, May 13 /- Veria -- a growing naturalhealth and wellness company combining Veria TV (a 24x7 HD televisionnetwork), local wellness centers, and a lifestyle-focused website -- todayannounced its acquisition of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Massage Envy Ltd.,... [Comments]

National Business Group on Health Honors Data Recognition Corporation as One of Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles

5/13/2008
Data Recognition Corporation Among 52 Companies Recognized for Promoting Healthy Workplace MAPLE GROVE, Minn., May 13 /- The National Business Groupon Health, a national non-profit organization of large employers, todayhonored Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) for its commitment anddedication to promoting a healthy workplace and encouraging a health... [Comments]

PA Governor Rendell Signs 3 Bills Into Law

5/13/2008
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 13 -- Governor Edward G.Rendell today signed three bills into law: Senate Bill 636 establishes a voluntary cancer drug repository programthat allows pharmacies, under the supervision of the State Board ofPharmacy, to redispense unused cancer drugs to cancer patients. Under the program, drugs may be returned to an approved pharmacy to be... [Comments]

New Study: Texas Seniors 4th Hardest-Hit from Proposed Bush Administration Medicare Cuts

5/13/2008
$47 Million Cut in Year-Ahead Nursing Home Funding Harms Patients,Threatens Key Nursing Staff Jobs AUSTIN, Texas, May 13 -- Commenting on anewly-released analysis of the Bush Administration's proposed regulatorychanges that will cut Medicare-financed nursing home care in Texas by $47million in the year ahead -- the 4th highest level of cuts in the nation --th... [Comments]

Hill-Rom Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 12.0 Percent to $375.2 Million and Adjusted Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share from Continuing Operations of $0.26, Unchanged from the Prior Year

5/13/2008
- Both capital sales and rental revenue increase 12.0 percent demonstrating balanced growth- Hill-Rom reporting for first time since separation; strategic investments showing results - Management updates financial guidance based on year to date performance and operational momentum BATESVILLE, Ind., May 13 /PRNewswir... [Comments]

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(Date:5/13/2008)...ISBURG, Pa., May 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gov...nto law:, Senate Bill 636 establishes a volunta...macies, under the supervision of the State Board o...ancer patients., Under the program, drugs may b...ed, provided that they are in their original packa...
(Date:5/13/2008)...apital sales and rental revenue increase 12.0 perc...ced growth,- Hill-Rom reporting for first time sin... showing results, - Management update...ance and operational moment...l/ -- Hill-Rom Holdings,Inc. (NYSE: HRC ), repor...
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Breaking Medicine News(10 mins):Health News:Hill-Rom Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 12.0 Percent to $375.2 Million and Adjusted Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share from Continuing Operations of $0.26, Unchanged from the Prior Year 2Health News:Hill-Rom Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 12.0 Percent to $375.2 Million and Adjusted Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share from Continuing Operations of $0.26, Unchanged from the Prior Year 3Health News:Hill-Rom Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 12.0 Percent to $375.2 Million and Adjusted Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share from Continuing Operations of $0.26, Unchanged from the Prior Year 4Health News:Hill-Rom Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 12.0 Percent to $375.2 Million and Adjusted Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share from Continuing Operations of $0.26, Unchanged from the Prior Year 5Health News:Hill-Rom Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 12.0 Percent to $375.2 Million and Adjusted Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share from Continuing Operations of $0.26, Unchanged from the Prior Year 6Health News:Hill-Rom Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 12.0 Percent to $375.2 Million and Adjusted Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share from Continuing Operations of $0.26, Unchanged from the Prior Year 7Health News:Hill-Rom Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 12.0 Percent to $375.2 Million and Adjusted Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share from Continuing Operations of $0.26, Unchanged from the Prior Year 8Health News:Hill-Rom Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 12.0 Percent to $375.2 Million and Adjusted Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share from Continuing Operations of $0.26, Unchanged from the Prior Year 9Health News:Hill-Rom Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 12.0 Percent to $375.2 Million and Adjusted Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share from Continuing Operations of $0.26, Unchanged from the Prior Year 10Health News:Hill-Rom Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 12.0 Percent to $375.2 Million and Adjusted Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share from Continuing Operations of $0.26, Unchanged from the Prior Year 11Health News:Hill-Rom Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 12.0 Percent to $375.2 Million and Adjusted Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share from Continuing Operations of $0.26, Unchanged from the Prior Year 12Health News:Hill-Rom Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 12.0 Percent to $375.2 Million and Adjusted Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share from Continuing Operations of $0.26, Unchanged from the Prior Year 13Health News:Hill-Rom Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 12.0 Percent to $375.2 Million and Adjusted Earnings Per Fully Diluted Share from Continuing Operations of $0.26, Unchanged from the Prior Year 14Health News:TOFUTTI Announces First Quarter Results 2Health News:TOFUTTI Announces First Quarter Results 3Health News:TOFUTTI Announces First Quarter Results 4Health News:eDiets.com(R) Announces Q1 2008 Results 2Health News:eDiets.com(R) Announces Q1 2008 Results 3Health News:eDiets.com(R) Announces Q1 2008 Results 4Health News:eDiets.com(R) Announces Q1 2008 Results 5Health News:eDiets.com(R) Announces Q1 2008 Results 6
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(Date:5/12/2008)...- Arbios Systems, Inc.,(OTC...mpany has received,approval from the U.S. Food and... Device Exemption ("IDE") to begin the pivotal cli...(outside the body) liver assist,device for blood p...,chronic liver disease., "We are pleased to have ...
(Date:5/12/2008)...ire-FirstCall/ -- CryoLife, Inc. (NYSE: CRY ), a,... company, today announced,the first implantation o...lve in a patient at the Cleveland Clinic. The surg...geon with the Heart and Vascular Institute at,the ... combination aortic-mitral human heart,valve was d...
(Date:5/12/2008)...Demonstrated Improvement in T-Cell Responses ... HspE7, SAN DIEGO, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ ...) today announced positive immunological data from...trial of its lead product,candidate, HspE7, in pat...CIN, a precursor to cervical cancer. HPV 16 E7-spe...
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Breaking Medicine Technology:Arbios Receives Approval From the FDA to Initiate Pivotal Trial for SEPET(TM) Liver Assist Device 2Arbios Receives Approval From the FDA to Initiate Pivotal Trial for SEPET(TM) Liver Assist Device 3Arbios Receives Approval From the FDA to Initiate Pivotal Trial for SEPET(TM) Liver Assist Device 4Arbios Receives Approval From the FDA to Initiate Pivotal Trial for SEPET(TM) Liver Assist Device 5CryoLife Announces First Implant of Combination Aortic-Mitral Allograft Heart Valve at the Cleveland Clinic 2CryoLife Announces First Implant of Combination Aortic-Mitral Allograft Heart Valve at the Cleveland Clinic 3Nventa Announces Additional Positive Immunological Data From HspE7 Phase 1 Cervical Dysplasia Trial 2Nventa Announces Additional Positive Immunological Data From HspE7 Phase 1 Cervical Dysplasia Trial 3Nventa Announces Additional Positive Immunological Data From HspE7 Phase 1 Cervical Dysplasia Trial 4Nventa Announces Additional Positive Immunological Data From HspE7 Phase 1 Cervical Dysplasia Trial 5Nventa Announces Additional Positive Immunological Data From HspE7 Phase 1 Cervical Dysplasia Trial 6Animals That Cyclone Survivors Depend on Need Help Now 2INCF and Allen Institute for Brain Science collaborate on Brain Atlas service improvement 14608 1INCF and Allen Institute for Brain Science collaborate on Brain Atlas service improvement 14608 2INCF and Allen Institute for Brain Science collaborate on Brain Atlas service improvement 14608 3Envisat makes first ever observation of regionally elevated CO2 from manmade emissions 14606 1Envisat makes first ever observation of regionally elevated CO2 from manmade emissions 14606 2Envisat makes first ever observation of regionally elevated CO2 from manmade emissions 14606 3Scientists successfully awaken sleeping stem cells 14604 1Scientists successfully awaken sleeping stem cells 14604 2Families Play a Role in the Development of Eating Disorders 14602 1Families Play a Role in the Development of Eating Disorders 14602 2
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Other Medicine Technology:CombinatoRx Product Candidate CRx-150 Shows Activity on DAS28 and,Pain, but Not CRP 2CombinatoRx Product Candidate CRx-150 Shows Activity on DAS28 and,Pain, but Not CRP 3CombinatoRx Product Candidate CRx-150 Shows Activity on DAS28 and,Pain, but Not CRP 4CombinatoRx Product Candidate CRx-150 Shows Activity on DAS28 and,Pain, but Not CRP 5Velcade (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Therapies Produced,Complete Remission Rates as High as 54 Percent in Patients With,Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma 2Velcade (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Therapies Produced,Complete Remission Rates as High as 54 Percent in Patients With,Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma 3Velcade (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Therapies Produced,Complete Remission Rates as High as 54 Percent in Patients With,Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma 4Velcade (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Therapies Produced,Complete Remission Rates as High as 54 Percent in Patients With,Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma 5Velcade (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Therapies Produced,Complete Remission Rates as High as 54 Percent in Patients With,Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma 6