The University of Virginia in Charlottesville today announced that it has entered into a research collaboration with Merck (known as MSD outside the United States and Canada) to discover novel drugs for women’s reproductive health. Continuer la lecture

President Obama’s demand to delete ’special deals’ in the health care package would eliminate $500 million in extra Medicaid cash for Massachusetts, but Bay State lawmakers say they are confident the state would recoup that and probably more once negotiations are complete. Continuer la lecture

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2a470a/foodborne_pathogen) has announced the addition of Woodhead Publishing Ltd’s new report “Foodborne Pathogens” à leur offre. Continuer la lecture

Royal Philips Electronics, in partnership with the American College of Cardiology, spotlight the growing need for minimally-invasive interventions to address a spectrum of cardiac conditions, such as structural and degenerative heart issues. The need to reduce invasive surgical interventions and complication rates is driving innovations in minimally invasive approaches. Continuer la lecture

Positron Corporation — Based on its recent analysis of the cardiac molecular imaging systems market, Frost Sullivan recognizes Positron Corporation with the 2010 North American Award for New Product Innovation, for its pioneering cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) scanner, Attrius™. Continuer la lecture

CNN reports that specialist nurses last year were paid higher average salaries than primary care doctors. “Primary care doctors were offered an average base salary of $173,000 dans 2009 compared to an average base salary of $189,000 offered to certified nurse anesthetists, or CRNAs, according to the latest numbers from Merritt Hawkins Associates, a physician recruiting and consulting firm.” Continuer la lecture

Vermillion, Inc. today announced that Medicare will cover OVA1™, a test to help assess the likelihood that an ovarian mass is benign or malignant. Highmark Medicare Services is the CMS contractor that will process Medicare claims for OVA1. Yesterday Highmark announced its decision to cover this new service. Continuer la lecture

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced its 2009 fourth quarter and full-year results, that it is further restructuring to reduce expenses, and that it is evaluating strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. Continuer la lecture

Zimmer Holdings, Inc., a leader in musculoskeletal care, today showcased its recently introduced Continuum Acetabular Cup System at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting. The Continuum Cup combines the best of Zimmer’s proven hip technologies – Trabecular Metal™ Technology, Metasul® Metal-on-Metal technology, BIOLOX® delta and Longevity® Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene – with new innovations in what is now the company’s most versatile acetabular cup system. Continuer la lecture

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2006 via 2015. Continuer la lecture