While Some New Agents Will Achieve Strong Sales, the Migraine Drug Market Will Decline $1.3 Billion by 2018 as Generic Erosion Takes Toll on Top-Selling Brands

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that although sales of emerging therapies will partially offset losses to generic competitors, the migraine dr...

Solta Medical Reports Strong Second Quarter 2009 Results

HAYWARD, Calif., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solta Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLTM ), a global leader in the medical aesthetics market, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Revenue for the quarter was $27.4 million, an increase of approximatel...

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...

Express Scripts Reports Strong Second Quarter Earnings

ST. LOUIS, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Express Scripts, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESRX ) announced second quarter net income from continuing operations of $192.0 million, or $0.74 per diluted share. Excluding non-recurring items in the quarter, primarily related to the previously annou...

Employers See Well-Designed Worksite Health and Wellness Programs as Strong Value in Down Economy

Study shows increase in incentives to keep employees healthy, from average of $204 in 2008 to $329 in 2009 WASHINGTON, July 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As politicians and policymakers debate how to structure and pay for clinical prevention and chronic disease services within new...

Abilify Has Made Strong Gains in Patient Share Across All Lines of Therapy Since Last Year's Analysis of Prescribing Trends in Schizophrenia

WALTHAM, Mass., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that the patient share of Bristol-Myers Squibb/Otsuka's Abilify has grown in the first three lines of therapy si...

Quest Diagnostics Reports Strong Performance in Second Quarter 2009

MADISON, N.J., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX ), the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, announced that for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, income from continuing operations rose to $188 mil...

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...

Minority Business Accelerator 2.5+ Client Strong Tool Lands Multimillion Dollar Deal With GE Healthcare

CLEVELAND, July 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- By diversifying its customer base with the assistance of the Minority Business Accelerator 2.5+, Strong Tool Company , has landed a three-year, multimillion-dollar contract with GE Healthcare. Strong Tool, a distributor of metalworking products and ...

TeamPraxis Finishes Strong First Year of National Sales

HONOLULU, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamPraxis, Hawaii's premier physician management service organization (MSO) that provides technology and support services to more than 1,000 Hawaii physicians, capped off its inaugural year of selling its proprietary healthcare software solution on the national ma...

Abatement Technologies Sees Strong Demand as Hospitals Prepare for Stage 6 Flu Pandemic

Abatement Technologies®, Inc. sees strong demand for their HEPA-CARE® Air Filtration Systems and Germicidal UV Modules from healthcare facilities as they activate their emergency pandemic preparedness plans. Suwanee, Georgia (PRWEB) July 9, 2009 -- Abatement Tec...

Demand for Natural Products Drives Strong Attendance

More than 4,400 industry members expected at Natural MarketPlace trade show BOULDER, Colo., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural MarketPlace ( www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com ), July 9-11, 2009 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, The Venetian Resort Hotel, Las Vegas, NV, is expecting a st...

Expanding into New Markets with Customer-Focused Solutions, Orion Health Sees Strong Growth

Nearly 200,000 physicians in more than 500 hospitals are using Orion Health Concerto™ portal to access critical health data stored in electronic health records (EHRs). The company has just reported over 50% growth in net profit before tax for the 2009 financial year. ...

U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Advocates Strong Healthcare Reforms in Support of American Values

Supporting individual quality of life and American business competitiveness through healthcare reform WASHINGTON, June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce submitted today a "Report to Congress" urging America's elected leaders to restore American values and busi...

Micro-Businesses Offer Strong Opinions On Health Reform Proposals

Businesses Support Private Insurance Over Federal Plan, Oppose Mandates WASHINGTON, June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The nation's entrepreneurs are ready for major changes to the American health care system, but are asking the federal government to implement various proposals to help...

New Research Suggests Strong Link Between Sweetened Caloric Beverages and Metabolic Syndrome

Researchers From Across the Country Stress the Importance of Managing Calories Not Only from Food, But Also from Beverages BOSTON, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading health and research experts are convening to review research findings that highlight the growing problem of increased consu...

U.S. Drug Czar Addresses 2,500 Drug Court Professionals, Voices Strong Support for Expanding Drug Courts Throughout the Nation

ANAHEIM, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National figures, stars from the world of sports and entertainment, public health and justice professionals, and Drug Court graduates gathered today in Anaheim, California to celebrate 20 years of Drug Court and call for a Drug Court to...

DaVita Extends Lease to Maintain Strong Business Presence in Tacoma

FORTUNE 500 Company Signs New Leases Keeping Nearly 900 Jobs in the City TACOMA, Wash., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA ), a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), today announced it has completed negotiations ...

Health Affairs Report On Mass. Mandatory Insurance Law Confirms: Strong Public Option Must Be Included in National Health Reform

WASHINGTON, May 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A study released today in Health Affairs finds that a Massachusetts law requiring all to show proof of health insurance has resulted in higher costs. This predictable result confirms that President Obama's promised "public option" to private insuranc...

Sound Surgical Technologies LLC Places 1,000th VASER Lipo System Amongst Strong Patient Demand

LOUISVILLE, Colo., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the current economic recession, physician and patient demand for the VASER(R) Lipo body contouring procedure continues to accelerate at healthy rates. Sound Surgical Technologies LLC, creator of the VASER(R) Lipo System, placed its 1,000th system ...

Milestone Scientific Reports Strong Sales Growth in First Quarter 2009 Results

Sales of STA Systems Increase More Than Six-Fold and Recurring Handpiece Sales Increase 22% on Comparable Quarter-Over-Quarter Basis LIVINGSTON, N.J., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Milestone Scientific Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MLSS), the recognized leader in advanced injection technologies...

Isis Reports Strong Financial Results and Highlights for First Quarter of 2009

- Conference Call Webcast Thursday, May 7, 08:30 a.m. EDT at www.isispharm.com CARLSBAD, Calif., May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISIS ) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. Primarily as a result of the $171.8 mil...

SXC Health solutions announces strong first quarter financial results

- Company revises 2009 guidance higher as positive momentum from 2008 continues into 2009 LISLE, IL, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - SXC Health Solutions Corp. ("SXC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SXCI , TSX: SXC), announces its financial results for the three-month period ended...

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...

RN 'Super Union' Takes Next Step in Building Strong National Voice for Nurses With Focus on Organizing

Interim Leadership Established - Founding Convention Set for December CHICAGO, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Three influential nurses' organizations late last week set in motion a process for building what some are already calling an RN "super union" with a 150,000 member united organiza...

Genoptix Reports Strong Growth for the First Quarter of 2009

Company Reports Record Revenues of $39.2 Million CARLSBAD, Calif., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genoptix, Inc. (Nasdaq: GXDX ), a specialized laboratory services provider, today reported revenues of $39.2 million for the first quarter of 2009, which includes a $2.0 million benefit fro...

Abbott Highlights Strong Corporate Responsibility Performance With Release of 2008 Global Citizenship Report

Company's Report Outlines Strategic Citizenship Priorities: Innovating for the Future, Enhancing Access, Safeguarding the Environment and Protecting Patients and Consumers ABBOTT PARK, Ill., April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott today announced the release of its 2008 Global Citizenship Report en...

Abbott Annual Meeting Highlights Outstanding 2008 Results, Continued Strong Outlook

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott's diversified portfolio of businesses generated industry-leading results across the company in 2008 and remain strong and focused for the future, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Miles D. White told shareholders today at the comp...

Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports Strong 2008 Financial Results

BEIJING, April 22 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- -- Revenues of $73.8 million -- Gross Profit of $33.4 million -- Net income of $12.8 million or $0.27 per diluted share Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LTUS, "Lotus" or the "Company") today reported its stro...

Quest Diagnostics Reports Strong Earnings Growth In First Quarter 2009

- Diluted earnings per share of $0.89, up 24% - Total revenues of $1.8 billion, up 1.3% - Cash flow from operations of $273 million, up 73% - 2009 EPS outlook increased to between $3.65 and $3.75 MADISON, N.J., April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (...

Lilly Reports Strong First-Quarter 2009 Results

INDIANAPOLIS, April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Q1 Revenue Increases 5% on a Reported Basis, Driven by Higher Volume. Foreign Exchange Rates Lead to Improved Gross Margin Percentage. Company Achieves Operating Leverage by Growing Revenue Faster Than Cost of...

New Poll Shows Strong Support for Conscience Rights in Health Care

WASHINGTON, April 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A nationwide poll conducted on March 23-25 found that 87 percent of adults surveyed believe it is important to "make sure that healthcare professionals in America are not forced to participate in procedures and practices to which they have moral objec...

Siemens Announces Latest Contracts, Recent 'Go Lives,' and Strong Customer Support for its Workflow-Enhancing Healthcare IT Solution Soarian Clinicals, at HIMSS 2009

Multiple customer agreements for Soarian Clinicals and Siemens surround clinical applications help define a banner year for the system that streamlines the flow of clinical information to support hospital patient-safety initiatives. CHICAGO, April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens ( www...

U.S. House of Representatives Again Votes with a Strong Bipartisan Majority in Favor of Granting the U.S. FDA Regulatory Control Over Tobacco Products

American Lung Association Urges Senate to Quickly Pass this Important Lifesaving Legislation WASHINGTON, April 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Statement of Charles D. Connor, American Lung Association President and CEO: Today in Washington, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly v...

Kaiser Permanente Data Provides Strong Evidence for Continued Value of Combined Pap and HPV Testing

Evaluation of 800,000 Pap and HPV cotests concludes that "concerns about excessive HPV test positives...are not borne out" VENLO, The Netherlands, March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Physicians from Kaiser Permanente and the National Cancer Institute report in the March issue of Obstetrics & Gyneco...

No Bailout Needed: Long Term Care Insurance Leader Declares Dividend, Plans Strong 2009 Growth

Dividend Is Justified by Revenue Increases that Show No Sign of Abating KIRKLAND, Wash., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In a development that should draw smiles from President Obama, this month LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's most experienced long term care insurance agencie...

Wound Be Gone: Quickly Gaining Strong Support from Clinician Experts in the Field of Wound Healing

Created by Czech scientists, Wound-Be-Gone™ is now the only over the counter treatment for chronic and acute wounds. The revolutionary new product features a patented technology that both speeds up the healing process and prevents scar formation. Bellwood, IL (PRW...

SXC Health solutions announces strong fourth quarter and year end financial results

- Accretive acquisition of NMHC drives GAAP earnings per share growth - Adjusted EBITDA $14.7 million in Q4 2008, up from $6.5 million in Q4 2007 LISLE, IL, March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - SXC Health Solutions Corp. ("SXC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SXCI , TSX: SXC), ...

Marketing Technology Solutions Announces Strong 2008 Growth and Web Site Enhancements for QualityHealth.com

Sees 43 Percent Revenue Growth & More Than 33 Percent Traffic Growth JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketing Technology Solutions (MTS), a performance-based, interactive marketing company that specializes in connecting health and pharmaceutical brands with engaged, health-con...

Genoptix Reports Strong Full-Year Financial Results for 2008 and Raises Guidance for 2009

Annual Revenues Increase 96% In First Full Year As A Public Company CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genoptix, Inc. (Nasdaq: GXDX ), a specialized laboratory services provider, today reported revenues of $34.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2008, which includes a $2.2...