Growth in Medical News

WebMD to Present at the Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WebMD Health Corp. (Nasdaq: WBMD ) and HLTH Corporation (Nasdaq: HLTH ) today announced that executives of WebMD are scheduled to participate at the Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 1...

Transition Therapeutics to Present at Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference

TORONTO, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Transition Therapeutics Inc. ("Transition" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TTHI , TSX:TTH) today announced that Dr. Tony Cruz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the upcoming Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference. Dr. Cruz's pr...

Inverness Medical Innovations to Present at the Canaccord Adams Global Growth Conference on August 11, 2009

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: IMA ), a global leader in enabling individuals to take charge of their health at home through the merger of rapid diagnostics and health management, announced today that it will attend the Canaccord ...

Osteotech to Present at the Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference

EATONTOWN, N.J., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Osteotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSTE ), a leader in the emerging field of biologic products for regenerative healing, announced today that its management team is scheduled to present at the Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference at th...

Cyberonics to Present at Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference

HOUSTON, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cyberonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYBX ) today announced that Greg Browne, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference in Boston on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM EDT. Presentation slid...

Genomic Health to Present at Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genomic Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GHDX ) today announced that Kim Popovits, Genomic Health's Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference in Boston, on Thursday, August 13 ...

Clarient to Present at Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference on Wednesday, August 12th

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Clarient, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLRT ), a premier technology and services resource for pathologists, oncologists and the pharmaceutical industry, today announced that it is scheduled to make an investor presentation at the Ca...

Cadence Pharmaceuticals' CEO Theodore Schroeder to Present at the Canaccord Adams Global Growth Conference in Boston on August 11, 2009

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CADX ), a biopharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing, developing and commercializing proprietary product candidates principally for use in the hospital setting, announced today that the company's ...

Isis Pharmaceuticals to Present at Canaccord Adams' 29th Annual Global Growth Conference

CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISIS ), the leader in antisense therapeutics, today announced that management will present a company overview at the 29th Annual Canaccord Adams Global Growth Conference on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, ...

Gen-Probe to Webcast Presentation at the Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gen-Probe Incorporated (Nasdaq: GPRO ) announced today that the Company will present at the Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time (11:30 a.m. Pacific time). The present...

Generic Erosion of Established Agents Will Offset Growth From Uptake of Emerging Therapies in the Market for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that, from 2013 to 2018, generic erosion of established agents--most notably tamsulosin--will cause a decline of more than eig...

NxStage to Present at the Canaccord Adams Global Growth Conference

LAWRENCE, Mass., July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NxStage Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTM ), a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products, today announced that Jeffrey H. Burbank, Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the Canaccord Adams Global Growth Conference on Tue...

Genoptix Reports Continued Strong Growth for the Second Quarter and First Half of 2009

CARLSBAD, Calif., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genoptix, Inc. (Nasdaq: GXDX ), a specialized laboratory services provider, today reported revenues of $45.3 million for the second quarter of 2009, which includes a $3.7 million benefit from changes in accounting estim...

'Suicide' Genes Help Slow Ovarian Tumor Growth in Mice

Treatment could be tested in women within 18 to 24 months, expert suggests THURSDAY, July 30 (HealthDay News) -- Treatment with "suicide" genes slowed ovarian tumor growth in mice and may one day offer a way to treat late-stage ovarian cancer in women, U.S. scientists say. Currently...

Labopharm to present at Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference

LAVAL, QC, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Labopharm Inc. (TSX: DDS; NASDAQ: DDSS ) today announced that James R. Howard-Tripp, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will present at the Canaccord Adams 29th Annual Global Growth Conference at the InterContinental Boston, on Tuesday, August 11,...

EDI Health Group Continues to Drive Growth of EDI Processing Services in the Dental Healthcare Industry Through Addition of 25 New Connections in the First Half of 2009

IRVINE, Calif., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- EDI Health Group, Inc., (EHG), a provider of enhanced connectivity, streamlined technology and transaction solutions for patients, payers and providers in the dental industry, today announced significant additions to its base of payer par...

Study finds rapid growth in health costs hurts economic performance of US industries

A first-of-its-kind RAND Corporation study has linked the rapid growth in health care costs in the United States with job losses and lower output among industries that commonly provide workers with health insurance. Researchers examined the economic performance of 38 industries from 1987 throu...

Study in this Week's Issue of Cell Finds Injected Growth Factor Spurs Heart Regeneration

Growth factor enhances heart regeneration, improves heart function without need for cardiac stem cells (Vocus) July 16, 2009 -- Injured heart tissue normally can't regrow, but researchers at Children's Hospital Boston have now laid the groundwork for regenerating hear...

my1HIE Fuels the Growth of E-Prescribing in Michigan

BINGHAM FARMS, Mich., July 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- my1HIE(R) (My One Health Information Exchange) -- and the physician organizations who participate in the Health Information Exchange -- have significantly enabled the State of Michigan to achieve a ranking of 3rd nationally fo...

UPDATE: Access Pharmaceuticals to Present at Jesup & Lamont 2009 Growth Stock Conference

Access Pharmaceuticals to Present at Jesup & Lamont 2009 Growth Stock Conference Access to Provide Details on MuGard Launch in Europe ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (OTC Bulletin Board: ACCP) announced today that Jeffrey B. Davis, President & CEO, will pres...

Access Pharmaceuticals to Present at Jesup & Lamont 2009 Growth Stock Conference

DALLAS, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (OTC Bulletin Board: ACCP) announced today that Jeffrey B. Davis, President & CEO, will present at the Jesup & Lamont 2009 Growth Stock Conference organized by the LifeTech Capital Group on Thu...

Access Pharmaceuticals to Present at Jessup & Lamont 2009 Growth Stock Conference

DALLAS, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (OTC Bulletin Board: ACCP) announced today that Jeffrey B. Davis, President & CEO, will present at the Jessup & Lamont 2009 Growth Stock Conference organized by the LifeTech Capital Group on Th...

President's Council Projects Growth For Physical Therapy Profession

PTs and PTAs listed as occupations that will "likely grow in importance" ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The nation's aging population and expanded health care coverage will increase the demand for physical therapist (PT) services, says the American Physical Thera...

Fast-Growing National Health Company Has New Owners, Big Growth Plans

SAN MARCOS, Calif., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Wishes, Inc., a medical supply company here with national service and fast growth, has new ownership and big plans. The company has been acquired by Dennis Karnes, President of Silver Spring Investment, Inc., who was formerly Chief Operating ...

Newly Patented Sterilization/Disinfection Method Reduces Risk of Microorganism Growth on Hard Surfaces

Bauer Energy Design® Inc. ("Bauer" or the "Company") is pleased to announce today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted US Patent No. 7,547,413 to Bauer. This U.S. patent includes broad claims to novel methods and systems and their use in disinfecting or st...

Echo Therapeutics to Present at Jessup & Lamont 2009 Growth Stock Conference

FRANKLIN, Mass., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Echo Therapeutics, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ECTE), a diabetes management company developing the needle-free Symphony(TM) tCGM System as a non-invasive, wireless, transdermal continuous glucose monitoring (tCGM) system and the Prelud...

Highlights of Economic and Business Growth in the Tampa Bay Region (News Briefs)

TAMPA BAY, Fla., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- News briefs concerning economic and business growth in the Tampa Bay Region from the Tampa Bay Partnership: USF Poly Unveils Plans for Two Incubator Facilities University of South Florida Polytechnic announced plans to open two busi...

Demand for Short-Term Medical Help Leads to Growth for Travel Nursing Staffing Agency; Prompts Move to New Location and Addition of New Online Tools for Nurses

LUBBOCK, Texas, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Trends in the economy and the medical industry have led to a demand for less permanent positions and more temporary assignments. This matches perfectly with an increasing number of medical personnel looking for more flexibility and variety in their care...

OTC Market Is Not Largely Impacted by Recession; However, Prominent Growth Remains Only in Some Categories, According to Kline

LITTLE FALLS, N.J., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The overall OTC market grew 3.2% during non-recession years and only 1.2% during recessions according to the latest research Impact of Recessions on the U.S. OTC Market from worldwide consulting and research firm Kline & Company. Th...

Abbott Reports Strong Second Quarter Results; Confirms Double-Digit Earnings Growth Outlook for 2009

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT ) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Diluted earnings per share, excluding specified items, were $0.89, at the high end of Abbott's secon...

Healthcare Reform and Green Initiatives Trigger Explosive Growth in UV Disinfection Technologies

VALENCIA, Calif., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The healthcare industry is under attack from all sides. The Obama Administration has asked hospitals to give up $155 billion in future Medicare and Medicaid payments to fund healthcare reform, all the while operating and energy costs continue to rise;...

Avacor(R), Premier Provider of Hair Growth Solutions, Acquired By Investor Group.

NEW YORK, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Avacor Products LLC http://www.avacor.com ) has acquired the assets of Global Vision Products, Inc., including, the Avacor(R) brand name; Avacor's FDA approved Physicians' Topical Formulation(R); the All-Natural Nutricap and Boost! by Avaco...

Hologic to Present at the 29th Annual Canaccord Adams Global Growth Conference

BEDFORD, Mass., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX ) today announced that Glenn Muir, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the 29th Annual Canaccord Adams Global Growth Conference in Boston, MA on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern). Interested p...

Increasing Diagnosis Rates and Growing Use of Key Agents Such as Pfizer's Lyrica Will Drive Eight Percent Annual Growth in the Fibromyalgia Drug Market Through 2018

WALTHAM, Mass., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that increased use of key agents such as Pfizer's Lyrica, Eli Lilly/Boehringer Ingelheim's Cymbalta/Xeristar/Ariclaim and Forest Labora...

Conning Research: Health Insurance Industry Premium Growth and Profitability Under Pressure Through 2011

HARTFORD, Conn., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The ongoing recession and associated job cuts is creating a decrease in enrollment in group health employee benefit plans, slowing health insurer growth and pressuring profitability, according to a new study by Conning Research and Consulting. "Conning ...

GetWellNetwork Continues Growth with Eleven New Hospital Launches and Contract Signings

BETHESDA, Md., July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- GetWellNetwork, Inc., the leading provider of Interactive Patient Care (IPC) solutions, today announced that it has expanded its community of leading hospitals with the addition of new hospital deployments and recently signed multi-year agreements to p...

New Day Pharmacy Receives $10.2 Million in Growth Capital

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Nashville-based New Day Pharmacy is expected to see rapid growth after the infusion of $10.2 million in growth capital from a syndicate of institutional investors led by Council Ventures . The investment will allow New Day to offer its revolutionary...

OmniComm Systems, Inc. Retains Emerging Growth Equities, Ltd., as its Strategic Financial Advisor

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OmniComm Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: OMCM), a leader in integrated electronic data capture (EDC) solutions for clinical trials announced today that its Board of Directors has retained Emerging Growth Equities, Ltd. (EGE) as its strategi...

Riverside Partners Completes Growth Equity Investment in Vocollect, the Leader in Voice Solutions for Supply-Chain and Healthcare Workforce Management

BOSTON, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Partners, based in Boston, Mass., is pleased to announce that it has completed a growth equity investment in Vocollect, Inc. This investment is designed to accelerate Vocollect's growth through a variety of ongoing initiatives including, geographic expansio...

Assessment of Bone Growth Stimulator Is Mixed

It's used more often in spinal fusions, but experts worry about costs and complications,, TUESDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- A relatively new agent that stimulates the creation of new bone as part of spinal fusion surgery is being increasingly used in the United States, although cos...