March in Medical News

China Medical Technologies Announces the Substantial Completion of an Independent Internal Investigation and Expected Timing of Reporting of Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter and Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2009 and the Quarter ended June 30, 20

BEIJING, July 30 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Medical Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: CMED ), a leading China-based medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets advanced in-vitro diagnostic products today announced the substantial completion of an indepe...

'Be a Hero For Babies Day' Raises $2.6 Million for March of Dimes

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With carwashes, golf outings, pancake breakfasts and pie-throwing contests, Farmers Insurance agents nationwide led their communities to raise more than $2 million on July 22 to support March of Dimes programs to give every ba...

Farmers Insurance Pledges to Match All Donations Up to $250k For "Be a Hero for Babies Day" to Benefit March Of Dimes

LOS ANGELES, July 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A matching gift of $250,000 by Farmers Insurance kicks off the upcoming "Be a Hero for Babies Day" to raise funds for March of Dimes programs of research and education to help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. Make ...

Over One Thousand Blind Americans to March in Detroit

Mayor Dave Bing and Martha Reeves to Participate in March DETROIT, June 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest organization of the blind in the United States, will hold its third March for Independence on July 6 in Detroit, Michigan. ...

Ken May Re-Elected for Second Term as Chairman of the Board of March of Dimes

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kenneth A. May, former CEO of FedEx Kinko's, has been re-elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the March of Dimes, it was announced today. "Ken May is a strong and effective volunteer leader for our mission, especially our Prematur...

Hundreds March on Seattle, Portland and Spokane

Walks benefit people living with seizures SEATTLE, June 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hundreds of people will march in Seattle, Spokane and Portland this weekend for the 7th Annual Northwest Run/Walk for Epilepsy. The events will occur on Saturday, June 20 in Seattle at Green Lake Park and i...

China Medical Technologies Announces Selected Unaudited Preliminary Financial Results for the Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year Ended March 31, 2009

BEIJING, June 19 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Medical Technologies, Inc. (the ''Company'') (Nasdaq: CMED ), a leading China-based medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets advanced in-vitro diagnostic products today announced selected unaudited preliminary financ...

Dee Snider Leads 2009 March of Dimes Bikers for Babies(R)

Popular Event Features Sweepstakes for Dale Jr.'s Custom Orange County Chopper WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dee Snider, best known as the front man for the 1980s heavy metal band Twisted Sister, is teaming up with the March of Dimes and The Dale Jr. Foundation to...

Celebrities Lead One Million Walkers and Urge Public to Support March for Babies(R)

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Celebrity volunteers who led more than one million people in March for Babies this spring are urging the public to continue to help the March of Dimes raise urgently needed funds for programs that help moms and babies. "As a mom who had...

AIM Health Group Inc. reports largest quarterly profit since going public and announces filing of financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2009 on SEDAR

TORONTO, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - AIM Health Group Inc. ("AIM" or the "Company") (TSXV - AHG), a fully integrated health care company, announced today that its income for the three months ended March 31, 2009 (the "Quarter") increased to $271,835 from a loss of $32,194 in the same period in...

Nyer Medical Group, Inc. Reports Revenues of $18.6 Million for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2009

HOLLISTON, Mass., May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nyer Medical Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NYER ) reported results for the Company's third quarter ended March 31, 2009. Revenues for third quarter of fiscal 2009 increased $1.3 million or 7.5% to $18.6 million from $17.3 million as reported for the com...

Select Medical Corporation Announces Results for First Quarter Ended March 31, 2009

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Medical Corporation ("Select") today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2009. For the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, net operating revenues increased 2.4% to $561.2 million compared to $548.3 million for the same quar...

ULURU Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2009 and to Provide a Business Update

ADDISON, Texas, May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ULURU Inc. (NYSE Alternext: ULU) today announced that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 financial results and provide a general business update on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time....

Misonix Reports Earnings for the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2009

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Misonix, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSON ), a developer of minimally invasive ultrasonic medical device technology, which in Europe is used for the ablation of tumors and worldwide for other acute health conditions, today reported financial results for the ...

Warner Chilcott Reports Operating Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2009 and Updates 2009 Full Year Guidance

Growth of DORYX, LOESTRIN 24 FE and ESTRACE CREAM drives solid earnings growth. ARDEE, Ireland, May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Warner Chilcott Limited (Nasdaq: WCRX ) today announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. Revenue in the quarter ended March 31, 2009 totaled $246...

Martha Reeves to Participate in the National Federation of the Blind Motor City March for Independence

Reeves to Serve as Honorary Co-chair of Event BALTIMORE, May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) announced today that Martha Reeves, former lead singer of the Motown group Martha and the Vandellas, will take the stage serving as a co-chair for the organizat...

HealthSouth Reports Strong EPS Results for First Quarter Ended March 31, 2009

Strong Same Store Discharge Growth and Effective Expense Management Continued Progress on Debt Reduction BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS ) today reported its results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. The resul...

Airport Workers March and Rally to Call for Family Healthcare as Swine Flu Fears Mount

LOS ANGELES, April 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Over one hundred airport workers and supporters held a march and rally at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at noon on Wednesday, April 29. Worker anger over the lack of quality health care has come to a head as concerns about swine flu ...

Young Innovations, Inc. Announces Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2009

ST. LOUIS, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Young Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq: YDNT ) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. Sales for the first quarter of 2009 were $23.8 million, a decrease of $0.6 million or 2.6% from the $24.4 million reported in the first quart...

For Mother's Day, Show Your Love By Helping the March of Dimes Help All Moms Have Healthy Babies

Show Mom She's Priceless WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., APRIL 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Whether it's flowers Mom wants, or jewelry that she prefers, you can show Mom your love while helping to make a difference for other moms and babies who need help. This year, for Mother's Day, help the...

Farmers Insurance Joins March of Dimes March for Babies April 25, 2009

At Los Angeles Exposition Park LOS ANGELES, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- March for Babies is the March of Dimes premier fundraising event that benefits all babies--those born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive. 11,000 walkers are expected at this largest March for Ba...

Boston Scientific Announces Results For First Quarter Ended March 31, 2009

NATICK, Mass., April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX ) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, as well as guidance for net sales and earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter and full year of 2009. First ...

Stryker Operating Results for Quarter Ended March 31, 2009

KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK ) reported operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 as follows: First Quarter Highlights Net sales increased 3.3% on a constant currency basis (2.0% decrease as reported) t...

University of Phoenix Announces March of Dimes Partnership in Florida, Offers Four Full-Tuition Nursing Scholarships

ORLANDO, Fla. , April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Phoenix has announced a partnership with the March of Dimes Florida Chapter , which will involve fundraising and volunteer efforts to support its March for Babies events on April 25. Additionally, the University is offering four ful...

Hollywood Moms Team Up For March For Babies

LOS ANGELES, April, 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A group of Hollywood's new moms, March of Dimes volunteers in California, have teamed up in a new public service announcement (PSA) to show their support for March for Babies, the nation's favorite walking event that helps moms have full-term preg...

Martek, March of Dimes Partner to Promote Importance of DHA

DHA Omega-3 Fatty Acids are Essential to Health of Pregnant Women and Babies, March of Dimes Says COLUMBIA, Md., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK ), announced today that it is partnering with March of Dimes, the nation's leading nonprofit org...

Barry Arbuckle, Ph.D., President & CEO of MemorialCare Medical Centers to Chair Southern California March for Babies 2009, March of Dimes Largest Fundraising Events

Raising Funds for the Fight for Healthy Babies LONG BEACH and FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Barry Arbuckle, Ph.D., President and CEO of MemorialCare Medical Centers and one of the nation's most prominent and well respected health care executives, was named...

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Releases March Advisory

Reports Show Patients Whose Medical Conditions Are Not Detected Prior to Surgery in an ASF are at Increased Risk for Complications After Surgery that Require Hospitalization HARRISBURG, Pa., March 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patients who are not screened or assessed properly prior to...

As Physician Shortage Looms, Recognize Your Doctor On March 30, National Doctors' Day

EAST LANSING, Mich., March 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In Michigan, there are not enough jobs in manufacturing and construction, but the one area in which demand continues to overshadow supply is health care, particularly physicians. The health care needs of an aging population coupled with...

Three New Trustees Named By March of Dimes Foundation

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Three top business leaders and experienced charitable volunteers were elected today to the national Board of Trustees of the March of Dimes Foundation. March of Dimes trustees, who serve as volunteers, represent the public in governing t...

Roberta A. Pagon Receives Lifetime Award in Genetics from March of Dimes

TAMPA, Fla., March 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The founder of a public database that helps doctors analyze the usefulness of genetic tests in making medical decisions is the 2009 recipient of the March of Dimes/Colonel Harland Sanders Award for lifetime achievement in the field of genetic scie...

Subtle Fillers Bring Breathtaking Results; The Neigel Center for Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Hosts Its March 27th 'Filler Day' Specials!

WEST ORANGE, N.J., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Janet Neigel and the staff at The Neigel Center for Cosmetic and Laser Surgery will host a special 'Filler Day', showcasing specials on Restylane, Perlane and Radiesse, which are gentle fillers that achieve dramatic results. The event will take place...

Also in the March 24 JNCI

Human Cytomegalovirus Stimulates Telomerase Activity in Tissue Culture Cells Infection with human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) triggers expression of the telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) gene in both normal human cells and tumor cells grown in culture. HCMV has been suspected of causing o...

JCI table of contents: March 23, 2009

EDITOR'S PICK: Licorice extract blocks colorectal cancer in mice Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen, and drugs that selectively target a protein known as COX-2 prevent the development of intestinal polyps, the precursors of colorectal cancer. However...

Capitol Hill Briefing Scheduled for March 24 to Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening and Care

March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Coalition for Quality Colorectal Cancer Screening and Care (also known as Preventing Colorectal Cancer.Org) and the Colorectal Cancer Coalition (also known as C3) is pleased to host a s...

Herley Chairman Addresses Shareholders at Annual Meeting of Shareholders March 17, 2009

LANCASTER, Pa., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Herley Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: HRLY ) Chairman and CEO, Myron Levy, addressed stockholders at the company's Annual Stockholders' Meeting today at The Eden Resort Inn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His comments follow: "Good morning and thank...

Hospice of Michigan Documentary to Air on Detroit Public Television Monday, March 23 and Sunday, March 29

Compelling Film Seeks to Change the Way People Think About End-of-Life Receives Praise from Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker Ken Burns DETROIT, March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hospice of Michigan, one of the nation's leading non-profit hospice organizations, has produced a documen...

NSC Hosts National Poison Prevention Week News Conference, Tuesday, March 17

WASHINGTON, March 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council will host a National Poison Prevention Week news conference on behalf of the National Poison Prevention Week Council, Tuesday, March 17, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The event will featu...

Poison Prevention Week March 15 - 22

The California Poison Control System Offers Life Saving Tips to Prevent Accidental Poisoning SAN FRANCISCO, March 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 2 million poisonings are reported each year to poison control centers across the country. In California, the California Poison Control Sys...

Palatin Technologies to Present at Cowen Annual Health Care Conference on March 19, 2009

CRANBURY, N.J., March 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: PTN ) today announced that it will present at the Cowen and Company 29th Annual Health Care Conference being held at the Boston Marriott Copley Place on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 11:05 AM. ...