Trade in Medical News

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Announces Trade Name FIRMAGON(R) (degarelix for injection) for Advanced Prostate Cancer Treatment

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferring Pharmaceuticals announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the trade name FIRMAGON(R) (degarelix for injection) for its prostate cancer treatment previously marketed under the generic name degarelix. FIRMAGON...

Cardinal Health Welcomes Record Number of Attendees at its Annual Independent Pharmacy Trade Show

WASHINGTON, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --To kick off its annual retail pharmacy trade show, Cardinal Health today launched new tools and services designed to help independent retail pharmacies improve local access to quality, cost-effective health care in their communities....

Conference Hound Launches Dedicated Conference and Trade Show Search Engine

Start-up B2B business focused on attendee search launches with 11,000 listings San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 22, 2009 -- Conference Hound, Inc., a privately-held start-up company based in San Francisco, CA and Austin, TX, launched a new web platform today that will fun...

Federal Trade Commission Reports: Authorized Generics, During the 180-day Exclusivity Period, Benefit Consumers and the American Healthcare System

- Authorized Generics Benefit Consumers and Save the American Healthcare System Money CINCINNATI, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Prasco Laboratories , a Mason-based independent authorized generic company, applauds the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for issuing their interim report on the short and ...

Former Associates File Suit Against Univera: Dietary Supplement Company Accused of Intimidation, Bullying, and Unfair Trade Practices

DENVER, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a lawsuit that may help determine "who owns who" in the world of multi-level marketing. According to John Terhune, one of the plaintiffs who filed suit in state court in Volusia County, Florida, today, "The last thing we wanted to do was get involved in litiga...

Jiangbo Pharmaceuticals to Attend the 44th China New Drugs Trade Fair in Tianjin

LAIYANG, China, June 18 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Jiangbo Pharmaceuticals Enterprises, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: JGBO) (the "Company", "Jiangbo"), a U.S. pharmaceutical company with its principal operations in the People's Republic of China, today announced that it will attend the China N...

FCI-BURNDY Products Wins "Best Of Trade Show" Award at Windpower 2009 Conference and Exhibition

Award recognizes FCI-BURNDY's range of Renewable Energy Products on display at the show (PRWEB) June 3, 2009 -- FCI-BURNDY® Products Renewable Energy Products , including products ideal for use in substations, collection systems, grounding and tower applications, a...

Teens Likely to Trade Team Sports for Individual Exercise

Vigorous activity is less likely than walking or running as kids age, researchers say FRIDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) -- As they get older, many adolescents become less physically active and are more likely to abandon the most vigorous kinds of activities, a new study finds. Researc...

Patients reveal willingness to trade hands-on medical care for computer consultations

BOSTON -- As President Barack Obama calls for streamlining heath care by fully converting to electronic medical records and as Congress prepares to debate issues of patient privacy, one question has largely gone unasked: What do patients want? A qualitative study led by a research team at Beth ...

Health ingredients Europe Shortlisted for AEO's Best Trade Show Over 2000m2 Award

MAARSSEN, Netherlands, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Health ingredients Europe (HiE), the leading nutraceutical and functional food & beverage trade show, has been shortlisted for the Association of Event Organisers (AEO) Best Trade Show Over 2000m2 Award, announced UBM International Media (UBM-IM). ...

Board of Trade Issues Business Preparation Guidelines for H1N1 Virus Outbreak

WASHINGTON, May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the H1N1 Virus outbreak intensifying in the United States, there is significant potential for the virus to cause difficult business conditions. To assist businesses prepare for disruption if the virus continues to spread, the Greater Washingto...

Dr.Khanna Featured in Highly Respected Trade Journal

M.D. Rajesh Khanna, founder of the Khanna institute of LASIK is Featured in Cataract & refractive surgery today. He discusses his most prominent LASIK, PRELEX and his expanding practice. Westlake, Ca (Vocus) April 29, 2009 -- Recently M.D. Rajesh Khanna, founder of...

TopBestPennyStocks.com Issues Technical Trade Alerts on Hot Stocks in the Market Today: CAST, VM, NFLX, PFE, AA, & COF

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Thoratec and HeartWare Receive Request for Additional Information From Federal Trade Commission

PLEASANTON, Calif., FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and SYDNEY, Australia, March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thoratec Corporation (Nasdaq: THOR ), a leader in device-based mechanical circulatory support therapies to save, support and restore failing hearts, and HeartWare International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTWR...

Business Becomes Affiliate Member of International Trade Association

Prosodie Interactive, Inc. was accepted as an affiliate member of ACA International – the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals – formerly known as the American Collectors Association. (Vocus) March 10, 2009 -- Prosodie Interactive, Inc., locate...

Mobile Massage Team to Exhibit Seated Chair Massage Services On-Site At Buy Lehigh Valley 2009 Trade Fair

PHILADELPHIA, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mobile Massage Team ( www.mobilemassageteam.com ), a leading provider of on-site seated massage services for corporate wellness programs, promotional events, and special affairs, today announced that the company will be exhibiting at the Buy Lehigh Valley...

Beacon Equity Issues Technical Trade Alerts on Healthcare Plan Stocks: HUM, WLP, AET, CI, UNH, UAM

DALLAS, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- BeaconEquity.com announces the availability of Trade Alerts on stocks making news today. Investors can view all of the daily trading notes for free by visiting: http://www.BeaconEquity.com/m Today's Trade Alerts include: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM ), WellP...

Beacon Equity Issues Technical Trade Alerts on Drug Manufacturers: JNJ, ABT, LLY, PFE, NVS, GSK

DALLAS, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- BeaconEquity.com announces the availability of Trade Alerts on stocks making news today. Investors can view all of the daily trading notes for free by visiting: http://www.BeaconEquity.com/m Today's Trade Alerts include: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: ...

Technical Trade Alerts on BeaconEquity OTC Gainers: UVSE, GETG, SRCH, GFET, YTBLA, NTRZ

DALLAS, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- BeaconEquity.com announces the availability of Trade Alerts on stocks making news today. Investors can view all of the daily trading notes for free by visiting: http://www.BeaconEquity.com/m Today's Trade Alerts include: Universal Energy Corp. (OTC Bulle...

Steaz Launches Organic, Fair Trade Energy Shot

The undisputed leader in all-natural Energy Drinks continues to Fuel the Market with convenient, on-the-go product introduction NEWTON, Penn., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Steaz(R), the industry leader in natural energy drinks, launches Steaz Energy Shot, a convenient and healthier way to build s...

Federal Trade Commission Files Complaint Against Par Pharmaceutical Over Court-Approved AndroGel(R) Litigation Settlement

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (NYSE: PRX ) today announced that it learned after the close of business on Friday, January 30, 2009 that the Federal Trade Commission and the California Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Par in the ...

Watson Acknowledges Federal Trade Commission Action Regarding AndroGel Patent Settlement

CORONA, Calif., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI ), a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of California have filed a lawsuit in the...

Research identifies risk factors that affected World Trade Center evacuation

January 22, 2009 -- Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health have released findings identifying factors that affected evacuation from the World Trade Center (WTC) Towers on September 11. A research methodology known as participatory action research (PAR) was used to id...

Beacon Equity Issues Technical Trade Alerts on Headline Stocks: LLY, PCS, CAG, FRX, TGT, DOW

DALLAS, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- BeaconEquity.com announces the availability of Trade Alerts on stocks making news today. Investors can view all of the daily trading notes for free by visiting: http://www.BeaconEquity.com/m Today's Trade Alerts include: Eli Lily & Co. (NYSE: LLY...

MHA Announces Pegeen Butterfield, RN as Senior Vice President of Trade Relations

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA) is pleased to announce that Pegeen Butterfield, RN, has joined MHA, Inc. as the new Senior Vice President of Trade Relations. In this newly created role Pegeen will have executive responsibility for all contract...

Beacon Equity Issues Technical Trade Alerts on REIT Healthcare Facilities: HCP, HR, VTR, UHT, NHP, NHI

DALLAS, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- BeaconEquity.com announces the availability of Trade Alerts on stocks making news today. Investors can view all of the daily trading notes for free by visiting: http://www.BeaconEquity.com/m Today's Trade Alerts include: HCP Inc. (NYSE: HCP ), Hea...

Beacon Equity Issues Technical Trade Alerts on Recent Analyst Upgrades: SPC, WSM, MRX, WXS, MHGC, DSPG

DALLAS, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- BeaconEquity.com announces the availability of Trade Alerts on stocks making news today. Investors can view all of the daily trading notes for free by visiting: http://www.BeaconEquity.com/m Today's Trade Alerts include: Spectrum Brands Inc. (NYS...

Misys Wins 'Best Trade Processing Product' Accolade in European Banking Technology Readers' Choice Awards

LONDON, November 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Misys (LSE: MSY), the global application software and services company, was awarded 'Best Trade Processing product' for the second year in a row for its innovative web-based trade processing solution, Misys Confirmation Matching Service (CMS) - form...

PLC Systems' Common Stock to be Delisted from NYSE Alternext and Trade on the OTCBB

FRANKLIN, Mass., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PLC Systems Inc. (Amex: PLC ) today announced that on October 29, 2008 it received a letter from NYSE Alternext US LLC, formerly known as the American Stock Exchange, indicating that NYSE Alternext will delist PLC's common stock if the Company...

Beacon Equity Issues Technical Trade Alerts on Recent Analyst Upgrades: WMT, EYE, ESRX, EXP, QLGC, NSM

DALLAS, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- BeaconEquity.com announces the availability of Trade Alerts on stocks making news today. Investors can view all of the daily trading notes for free by visiting: http://www.BeaconEquity.com/m Today's Trade Alerts include: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT ), ...

AlBaraka Islamic Bank Builds on a Long-Term Partnership With Misys Selecting Misys Equation and Trade Innovation for its Pakistan Operations

LONDON, November 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AlBaraka Islamic Bank has announced that it has selected Misys Equation and Misys Trade Innovation for implementation across its 20 branches in Pakistan. The new contract builds on a number of previous contracts with the AlBaraka Banking Group (ABG)...

U.S. Department of Labor announces $1.2 million grant to provide nearly 700 North Carolina workers with health insurance payments as part of Trade Adjustment Assistance benefits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $1,250,000 grant to provide approximately 700 jobless workers with partial premium payments for health insurance coverage. "This $1.2 million grant will help nearly 700 North Carolinians who are look...

Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission Issue Joint Statement on Certificate-of-Need Laws in Illinois

Agencies Say CON Laws Undercut Consumer Choice, Stifle Innovation and Weaken Markets' Ability to Contain Health Care Costs WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a joint statement to the Illinois Task Force on Health Planning Reform, the Department of Justice and the Federal Trad...

Keystone Dental to Pay Nobel Biocare $2 Million to Settle Unfair Competition, Trade Secret Violations, and Tortious Interference Lawsuit

YORBA LINDA, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobel Biocare announced today it has reached a favorable settlement of a lawsuit brought against Keystone Dental, Inc., a dental implant company funded by the multi-billion dollar private equity firm Warburg Pincus, in the Superior Court of Connecti...

Banque Centrale Populaire Consolidates Activity Abroad With New Trade Finance Solutions From Misys

LONDON, August 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP), one of the largest banks in Morocco, has strengthened its trade finance offer to corporates with the new trade finance solutions from Misys, the global application software and services company. The extension of the ...

BeaconEquity.com Issues Technical Trade Alerts on Healthcare/Pharmaceutical Stocks: DUSA, MBRK, NOVA, ADLR, AFFX, ABAX

DALLAS, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- BeaconEquity.com announces the availability of Trade Alerts on stocks making news today. Investors can view all of the daily trading notes for free by visiting: http://BeaconEquity.com/m Today's Trade Alerts include: DUSA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: DUS...

American Legacy Foundation(R) Statement of Support for the Federal Trade Commission Reversal on Tar and Nicotine Yield Statements on Cigarettes

Statement by Cheryl G. Healton, Dr. P.H., president and CEO, The American Legacy Foundation WASHINGTON, July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the Federal Trade Commission proposed to withdraw a guidance it created in 1966 that allowed tobacco companies to market their products using tar an...

Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Holds Trade Show for Tianma Pills; Signs Letters of Intent

HARBIN, China, June 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pink Sheets: RHGP) ("Renhuang" or "the Company"), a leading pharmaceutical company in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced the successful completion of its Tianma pills trade show in Harbi...

Misys Wins Prestigious Gold Labels From SWIFT for Entire Trade Services Solutions Portfolio

LONDON, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Misys Trade Services, Including Front- and Back-Office Solutions, Wins Gold Status Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), the global application software and services company, today announces that it has been awarded the double accolade of winning two SWIFTRead...

Prime Hires Rachelle Wan as Vice President of Pharmaceutical Trade Relations

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Therapeutics (Prime), a thought leader in pharmacy benefit management, announced today that Rachelle Wan, RPh, has joined the organization as Vice President of Pharmacy Trade Relations. As Vice President of Pharmacy Trade Relations, Wan will fo...