BioVeris Corporation (NASDAQ:BIOV) has entered into a new Technology License Agreement with Baxter Healthcare Corporation. BioVeris received an exclusive, worldwide license to certain patent rights and know-how to use Neisseria meningitidis group Y and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) components in new vaccine candidates for the prevention of invasive disease, ...
The complex task of launching a well-organized, effective immune system attack on specific targets is thrown into high gear when either of two specific enzymes chop a protein called LAG-3 off the immune cells leading that battle, according to investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
These cells, called T lymphocytes, ...
According to information released today, today's most commonly prescribed antidepressants are similar in effectiveness to each other but differ when it comes to possible side effects. This is according to an analysis released by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
The findings, based on a review of nearly 300 published ...
Today, the American Association for Homecare reminds Congress and the president that medical care provided in the home is cost-effective, clinically effective, and preferred by seniors, disabled Americans, and their families who benefit from it.
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation adopted its final rule on December 29, 2006 establishing the state-wide adoption of return-to-work guidelines; the DWC selected Reed Group's The Medical Disability Advisor: Workplace Guidelines for Disability Duration, Fifth Edition, by Presley Reed, MD. This rule establishes that beginning May ...
AMERIGROUP Community Care of Maryland has won federal approval to offer a health plan that addresses the specialized needs of people enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare. The plan began serving members on January 1, 2007. The health plan, which is called AMERIVANTAGE, is a Medicare Special Needs Plan (SNP) ...
CMPMedica, a leading global provider of healthcare information and education, today unveiled SearchMedica Primary Care, the second vertical or specialty-specific search engine offered through SearchMedica.com, a free Web-based service that connects physicians and other medical professionals to credible, medical Web sites, online journals and other clinical resources. CMPMedica plans to ...
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) has recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved extending the shelf life of its TAXUS(R) Express(2)(TM) paclitaxel-eluting coronary stent system in the United States to 18 months from the current shelf life of 12 months. The decision was based on data ...
Metabolex, Inc., a biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for diabetes and related metabolic disorders, announced the results from a preclinical program that showed that MBX-102/JNJ-39659100, the company's lead insulin sensitizer, potently reduces inflammation in mouse and rat models of diabetes. (MBX-102/JNJ-39659100 was previously referred ...
At a press conference held today to announce a new partnership between SEIU, AARP and the Business Roundtable, SEIU's International President Andy Stern called the new effort an example of the momentum growing across the nation for action on the health care crisis.
Synova Healthcare Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SNVH) , today announced it has acquired Allendale Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (API), and the exclusive worldwide rights to the Today(R) brand contraceptive sponge. Under the terms of the transaction, API will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Synova Healthcare Group, Inc.
PayFlex Systems USA, Inc., a leading administrator for employee benefit programs, has announced that Wal-Mart has implemented an Inventory Information Approval System that automatically identifies and verifies "FSA eligible" purchased items at the point of sale. The announcement comes on the heels of a Revenue Ruling by the IRS that ...
Metropolitan Jewish Health System (MJHS) is has announced that Menorah Home and Hospital has joined the participating agencies and programs of MJHS, effective December 14, 2006. Jane Rosenthal will continue in her current leadership position at Menorah and has been named Executive Vice President of Menorah's operations.
Lux Biosciences, Inc., a privately held biotechnology company specialized in the field of ophthalmic diseases, has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to two of the company's investigational therapeutics. The first, LX211, is a next-generation calcineurin inhibitor intended for the treatment of ...
CIGNA, a leader in health and related benefits, has donated $1 million to help build a lasting memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Washington, D.C. The announcement will be made tomorrow on Martin Luther King Day by Harry E. Johnson, Sr., president of the Washington, D.C. Martin Luther ...
Kmart Pharmacy has added 22 products to its convenient 90-Day Generic Drug Program, which now offers customers a total of 225 prescription medications. The additions include drugs used in the treatment of pain, depression, high blood pressure, under-active thyroid and high cholesterol. The most notable addition includes Simvastatin, the generic ...
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:PPHM) has recently announced that it has filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which will permit the company, from time to time, to offer and sell up to $30 million of its common stock.
In a meeting today with HHS Deputy Secretary Alex Azar, leading Connecticut employers committed to a national initiative aimed at improving health care quality, information and cost-effectiveness for employees and their families. Employers making the commitment today in Hartford were Aetna, Xerox, CIGNA, United Health Group, Connecticut Business and Industry ...
CIGNA HealthCare has announced that it has engaged the expertise of Social Service Coordinators Disability Services to assist CIGNA HealthCare members who become newly disabled in obtaining eligible Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). The program is targeted to CIGNA HealthCare members working for smaller employers, who often lack the resources ...
WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ:WBMD) , a leading provider of health information services, has announced that its financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2006 are expected to be above the high end of its previously announced range of financial guidance primarily due to higher than anticipated revenue from ...
