Southern California Permanente Medical Group Awarded Excellence in Health Care Recognition by the Integrated Healthcare Association

Friday, September 23, 2016 Bussinesswire

PASADENA CalifBUSINESS WIRE The Southern California Permanente Medical Group has been awarded the 2016 Excellence in Healthcare Award from the Integrated Healthcare Association IHA for top performance on clinical quality patient experience and cost measures ..

Alexion Employees Volunteer Together in Companys First Global Day of Service

Friday, September 23, 2016 Bussinesswire

NEW HAVEN ConnBUSINESS WIRE Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc NASDAQALXN announced today that more than 1500 employees around the world are volunteering in their respective communities as part of the Companys first Global Day of Service For this inaugural event Alexion employees..

GE Healthcare Aims to Fund up to 50M for Global Health Startups

Friday, September 23, 2016 Bussinesswire

BANGALORE IndiaBUSINESS WIRE GE Healthcare the 18 billion healthcare technology division of GE NYSE GE today announced the launch of the companys first healthcare accelerator fiveeight aimed at improving healthcare outcomes for the worlds developing economies The accelerat..

AGS FX Creations Electric Motorsport Backpack

Friday, September 23, 2016 Bussinesswire

HONG KONGBUSINESS WIRE AGS FX Creations has specially designed motorsport backpacks for the renowned FIA Formula E Hong Kong ePrix event in October The limited edition backpacks can now be ordered at the Hong Kong ePrix Merchandise booths Made with waterproof materi..

UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS Chattanooga Fun Run Motivates Local Youth to Lead Active Healthy Lifestyles

Friday, September 23, 2016 Bussinesswire

CHATTANOOGA TennBUSINESS WIRE Nearly 400 kids participated in the UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS Chattanooga Fun Run presented by Sunbelt Bakery today at Rosss Landing UnitedHealthcare mascot Dr Health E Hound kicked off the fun run joined by Paul Banick MD senior medical direc..

Study Looks at Factors That Lead to Patient Injury in Plastic Surgery

Friday, September 23, 2016 PR Newswire

NAPA Calif Sept 23 2016 PRNewswire A study issued today of 1438 claims against plastic surgeons insured by The Doctors Company the nations largest physicianowned medical malpractice insurer highlights that both patients and physicians should work together to reduce the risk of injury The study b..

AbbVie Presents Data on EightWeek Treatment of VIEKIRAX ombitasvirparitaprevirritonavir tablets EXVIERA dasabuvir tablets in Patients with Genotype 1b Chronic Hepatitis C

Friday, September 23, 2016 PR Newswire

NORTH CHICAGO Ill Sept 23 2016 PRNewswire AbbVie NYSE ABBV a global biopharmaceutical company today announced new data showing high response rates with just eight weeks of VIEKIRAX ombitasvirparitaprevirritonavir tablets EXVIERA dasabuvir tablets treatment In the Phase 3b GARNET study 98 percent..

Behavioral Health Home Plus Wins 2016 Recognition of Excellence in Wellness from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations SAMHSA Program to Achieve Wellness

Friday, September 23, 2016 PR Newswire

PITTSBURGH Sept 23 2016 PRNewswire The Behavioral Health Alliance of Rural Pennsylvania BHARP and Community Care Behavioral Health Organization Community Care are pleased to announce that the Behavioral Health Home Plus model has been acknowledged by SAMHSAs Program to Achieve Wellness for exempl..

Faraday Pharmaceuticals Announces FirstInHuman Trial of FDY5301

Friday, September 23, 2016 PR Newswire

SEATTLE Sept 23 2016 PRNewswire Faraday Pharmaceuticals a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of elemental reducing agents for critical care medicine today announced the start of a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating its lead compound FDY5301 The randomized double blind placebocon..

Apricus Biosciences Announces 46 Million Registered Direct Offering

Friday, September 23, 2016 GLOBE NEWSWIRE

SAN DIEGO Sept 23 2016 GLOBE NEWSWIRE Apricus Biosciences Inc NasdaqAPRI a biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative medicines in urology and rheumatology today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with institutional investors for an offering of shares of common stock..

Breakthrough Medical Research Lineup Released for Precision Health Summit

Friday, September 23, 2016 PR Newswire

BOSTON and CAMBRIDGE Mass Sept 23 2016 PRNewswire Powering Precision Health 2016 the nations first biomedical innovationdriven summit today announced the agenda and new research lineup for the upcoming event that will be held on Monday September 26 2016 at the Boston Marriott Cambridge httpwwwpphs..

HOYA Launches Yuniku a Global First in Visioncentric 3D Tailored Eyewear

Friday, September 23, 2016 PR Newswire

UITHOORN the Netherlands September 23 2016 PRNewswire HOYA Vision Care Company a key player in the global market for ophthalmic lenses is proud to announce a global premiere Yuniku the worlds first 3D tailored eyewear that is designed entirely around the optimal vision of the wearer Yuniku is t..

Over 500 Cyclists Ride in 10th Annual Tour DaVita to Raise Funds and Awareness for Kidney Disease

Friday, September 23, 2016 PR Newswire

NASHVILLE Tenn Sept 23 2016 PRNewswire DaVita Inc NYSE DVA a leading independent medical group and a leading provider of kidney care services inthe United States today announced that the 10th annual Tour DaVita will kick off this weekend outside of Nashville Tennessee Over the course of three days..

China Cord Blood Corporation to Hold Annual General Meeting in Hong Kong on December 9 2016

Friday, September 23, 2016 PR Newswire

HONG KONG Sept 23 2016 PRNewswire China Cord Blood Corporation NYSE CO CCBC or the Company Chinas leading provider of cord blood collection laboratory testing hematopoietic stem cell processing and stem cell storage services today announced that the Company will hold its 2016 annual general meeti..

Endo Names Paul Campanelli President and Chief Executive Officer

Friday, September 23, 2016 PR Newswire

Brings Extensive Leadership and Operations Experience in Generics OTC Drugs and Branded Products Company Affirms Third Quarter and Full Year 2016 Financial Guidance DUBLIN Sept 23 2016 PRNewswire Endo International plc NASDAQ ENDP TSX ENL today announced that its Board of Directors has named P..

BioLineRx Announces Inlicensing of Novel Treatment for Liver Failure Conditions Under Strategic Collaboration

Friday, September 23, 2016 PR Newswire

TEL AVIV Israel September 23 2016 PRNewswire BioLineRx Ltd NASDAQTASE BLRX a clinicalstage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to identifying inlicensing and developing promising therapeutic candidates announced today that it has signed an exclusive worldwide agreement with BGN Technologies the ..

Shire to Showcase Continued Innovation and Leadership in Immune Deficiencies During European Society for Immunodeficiencies Biennial Meeting

Friday, September 23, 2016 PR Newswire

ZUG Switzerland September 23 2016 PRNewswire Shire plc LSE SHP NASDAQ SHPG will showcase data across its global leading immunoglobulin IG portfolio during the 17th Biennial Meeting of the European Society for Immunodeficiencies ESID taking place September 2124 2016 in Barcelona Presentations wi..

Sleep Easily to Exhibit at the 2nd Annual Sleep Technology Summit Expo

Friday, September 23, 2016 PR Newswire

BOULDER Colo Sept 23 2016 PRNewswire Sleep Easily Boulder Colorado based sleep solution is pleased to join The National Sleep Foundation NSF as exhibitor at the 2nd Annual Sleep Technology Summit Expo on September 26th 2016 as part of the 10th Annual Health 20 Conference in Santa Clara CA The Sl..

Palatin Technologies Presents Bremelanotide Neurobiology and Treatment Efficacy Review at World Meeting on Sexual Medicine

Friday, September 23, 2016 PR Newswire

CRANBURY NJ Sept 23 2016 PRNewswire Palatin Technologies Inc NYSE MKT PTN a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted receptorspecific peptide therapeutics for the treatment of diseases with significant unmet medical need and commercial potential announced that a review of the neurobiology and..

American Heart Association Launches color to Help Transform the American Diet

Friday, September 23, 2016 PR Newswire

DALLAS Sept 23 2016 PRNewswireUSNewswire In a landmark nationwide effort the American Heart Association AHA is announcing a new initiative called color focusing on the positive health impact of fruits and vegetables The health impact of color may be simple yet significant It is estimated that if A..