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London Research & Pharmaceuticals presents the Advancement of LRP-661, their Oral Cannabidiol Sulphate Drug Candidate at the Prestigious Epilepsy Therapies & Diagnostics Development (ETDD) XVII Conference in Miami

LONDON, Ontario, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- London Research & Pharmaceuticals has recently publicized data about its lead compound LRP-661 or Cannabidiol sulphate (CBDS), highlighting its safety, efficacy, bioavailability, and ...

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Elsevier to Feature Award-winning Diagnostic Decision Support Solution, STATdx, at RSNA 2017

Distinguished Professor of Radiology and Elsevier author Dr. Anne G. Osborn will be at the Elsevier booth (#1100) PHILADELPHIA , November 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Elsevier, the global information analytics business specializing in science ...

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Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines Releases 2017 Canadian Prescriber Survey

~ National survey reveals physician attitudes on key policy issues related to originator biologics and biosimilars ~ OTTAWA , Nov. 22, 2017 /CNW/ - A new national survey conducted by the Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) found ...

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65% of Employees Would Pay for Genetic Testing from Their Employer Sponsored Health Account, Wamberg Genomic Survey

Sixty-five percent (65%) of respondents would be interested if their employer offered easy and affordable access to genetic testing and the results were private LA JOLLA, Calif. , Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixty-five percent (65%) of ...

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HealthWatch Technologies Won the Most Promising Start-Up for 2018 Award by the China-Israel Summit

HAIFA, Israel , November 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Most Promising Start-Up for 2018 award by the China-Israel Summit has been bestowed upon HealthWatch Technologies of Kfar Saba, Israel. This award celebrates the best of Israeli start-up ...

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Greenhouse Gainers Devoting Millions in SqF Sparks Significant Stock Growth

USA News Group News Commentary LOS ANGELES , November 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest cannabis producers are all in a mad rush to cover the most ground, and produce the most organic product. If numbers from the recent ...

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ABC Financial and VFP Announce Vendor Relationship

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. , Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ABC Financial (ABC), the leading software and payment processing provider to the health and fitness industry, announced their preferred partnership with Visual Fitness Planner. Visual Fitness ...

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Canadian Tanning Association Applauds Study Showing Sunbeds Make Vitamin D in the Real World

KELOWNA, BC , Nov. 22, 2017 /CNW/ - The Canadian sunbed salon community hopes new Canadian research showing that typical sunbeds in professional tanning salons trigger vitamin D production will once-and-for-all end confusion on this subject. ...

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World Bank report shines spotlight on Canadian pension model

Canada's top pension funds share best practices for building world-class pension organizations TORONTO , Nov. 22, 2017 /CNW/ - Canadian public pension funds and pension plans are regarded as among the best in the world, but they ...

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Glucosamine Segment to Establish Its Dominance in the Global Chitin Market During the Period of Forecast 2017 - 2027 - Future Market Insights

Global Chitin Market Revenue to Cross US$ 2,942 Mn by 2027 End VALLEY COTTAGE, New York , November 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Chitin is obtained from shrimp, crab and lobster waste. Insect chitin, a by-product from animal feed production, is ...

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Healthcare Analytics/Medical Analytics Market Worth 29.84 Billion USD by 2022

PUNE, India , November 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report " Healthcare Analytics/Medical Analytics Market by Type (predictive, prescriptive) Application (Clinical, RCM, Claim, Fraud, Waste, Supply Chain, ...

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Venous Stents Market Value to Reach US$ 1.72 Billion by the End of 2025: Transparency Market Research

Venous Stents Market: Investments in Clinical Trials to Boost Market Growth ALBANY, New York , November 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the research report, the global venous stents market was worth at US$750.00 mn in 2016 and is ...

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ALS Canada awards $3 million for 12 new research projects to help make amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) a treatable, not terminal disease

2017 funding competition completes $20 million research partnership withthe Brain Canada Foundation following the Ice Bucket Challenge TORONTO , Nov. 22, 2017 /CNW/ - Today, the ALS Society of Canada announced 12 exciting new research ...

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SCYNEXIS to Present at the 29th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference

JERSEY CITY, N.J. , Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SCYNEXIS, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCYX), a biotechnology company delivering innovative anti-infective therapies for difficult-to-treat and often life-threatening infections, today announced that the ...

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Ikonopedia and Konica Minolta Showcase Integrated Breast Imaging Workflow and Reporting at RSNA

CHICAGO , Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ikonopedia and Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. are showcasing integrated breast imaging workflow and reporting, here, at the upcoming 103rd Annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) ...

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Canopy Growth comments on proposed regulations governing cannabis

SMITHS FALLS, ON , Nov. 22, 2017 /CNW/ - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) ("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") is pleased to see further progress as the federal government proposes possible scenarios for the governance of the new cannabis ...

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Stock Performance Review on Generic Drugs Industry -- pSivida, Tetraphase Pharma, Catalent, and Lannett

NEW YORK , Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If you want a Stock Review on PSDV, TTPH, CTLT, or LCI then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report. On Tuesday, the NASDAQ Composite ended the ...

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Prometic Reports Positive Interim Clinical Data from Ongoing Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Pivotal Phase 3 Trial

Interim Clinical Data Shows Non Inferiority to Commercially-Approved Products for Primary Immunodeficiencies Clinical Data Generated to Date to Constitute Clinical Package for Regulatory Filing purposes with Health Canada LAVAL, QC , ...

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Genome Editing/ Genome Engineering Market 14.5% CAGR to 2022 Led by CRISPR Technology - RnRMarketResearch

PUNE, India , November 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Genome Editing/Genome Engineering Market is forecast to reach $6.28 billion by 2022 from $3.19 billion in 2017 at a CAGR of 14.5% during (2017-2022) driven by rising government funding and ...

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Technical Insights on Research Services Stocks -- CareDx, INC Research, Myriad Genetics, and QIAGEN

NEW YORK , Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If you want a Stock Review on CDNA, INCR, MYGN, or QGEN then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report. On Tuesday, benchmark US indices were in ...

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Breakfast Technical Briefing on Biotech Stocks -- Calithera Biosciences, Celldex Therapeutics, Clovis Oncology, and Cytokinetics

NEW YORK , Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If you want a Stock Review on CALA, CLDX, CLVS, or CYTK then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report. Pre-market, DailyStockTracker.com dedicates ...

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Global Alpha Synuclein Market Competition by Top Manufacturers - ReportsnReports

PUNE, India , November 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Synuclein Market presents 2017-22 notable investigation of the Alpha Synuclein Industry alongside the key elements which are Industry Analysis, Insights, Application, Services and ...

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Khondrion Presents Phase II KHENERGY Trial Data

Data supporting Phase III development of KH176 in mitochondrial disease NIJMEGEN, Netherlands , November 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Khondrion, a leading clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on small molecule therapeutics for ...

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Debiopharm International SA Launches Clinical Trials Website: patients.debiopharm.com

The website provides patients with helpful information on the company's clinical trials LAUSANNE , Switzerland , November 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Debiopharm International SA (Debiopharm - www.debiopharm.com ), part of Debiopharm Group ™ ...

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Nordic Nanovector Capital Markets Day 2017

Nordic Nanovector ASA (OSE: NANO) hosts its Capital Markets Day (CMD) today in Oslo. OSLO, Norway , Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The presentations will be held by members of the executive management team as well as selected external expert ...

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Sankalp Global Summit 2017 Aims to set 'Social Defaults' for an Equitable Future

MUMBAI , November 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 600 delegates will convene in Mumbai for the 9th Summit from December 7-8, 2017   The Sankalp Global Summit 2017, an initiative of Intellecap and one of the world's fastest growing ...

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Future Wearables in Healthcare - R&D Portfolio Areas and Technology Roadmapping

Expanding Opportunities for Wearable Devices in Diagnostics NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Wearable technologies in healthcare are expected to have key growth opportunities in the next few years driven by factors such as the ...

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Tuberculosis Testing Market, Nucleic Acid Testing, Xpert Test, Serological Tests, and Smear Microscopy - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2017-2025

NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Tuberculosis Testing Market: Overview Tuberculosis testing can be defined as the most commonly used diagnostic tools for the tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is defined as an infectious disease which ...

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Spain Genetic Testing Market Outlook to 2024

NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Spain Genetic Testing Market Outlook to 2024 Summary GlobalData's new report, Spain Genetic Testing Market Outlook to 2024, provides key market data on the Spain Genetic Testing market. The report ...

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Technologies Impacting the Future of Smart Cities

NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AI, Robots, ADAS, Personalized Healthcare, Distributed Energy Generation Will Drive Efficiency, Connectivity & Urbanization Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05207451 By 2050, ...

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Spain Clinical Chemistry Market Outlook to 2024

NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Spain Clinical Chemistry Market Outlook to 2024 Summary GlobalData's new report, Spain Clinical Chemistry Market Outlook to 2024, provides key market data on the Spain Clinical Chemistry market. The ...

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The global surgical imaging market is projected to reach USD 1.63 billion by 2022

NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  "Surgical imaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5%." The global surgical imaging market is projected to reach USD 1.63 billion by 2022 from an estimated value of USD 1.25 billion in ...

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The Global Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market's Estimated Worth Is Pegged At US$6,611.0 Mn By 2017

NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market: Overview The report on the global magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) market offers in-depth insights into the key growth dynamics, notable trends and ...

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Systech International and NKP Pharma Expand Presence in India to Deliver Pharmaceutical Serialization and Traceability Solutions

PRINCETON, New Jersey , Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Systech International , a global technology leader in serialization, product safety, and consumer and brand protection, and NKP Pharma , an innovator in the field of designing and ...

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Innovations Empowering Social Robots

NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare, Hospitality and Education sectors Drive Opportunities Robotics is being adopted globally in various industries for automated applications. Among these robots, social robots play vital role ...

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European Hemostats Market: Forecast (2017-2023)

NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hemostats are instruments used to reduce or halt bleeding during surgery. These can be enabled by the time privileged approaches of smearing pressure, stitching the bleeding or using thermal energy ...

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EpiCast Report: Alzheimer's Disease - Epidemiology Forecast to 2026

LONDON , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EpiCast Report: Alzheimer's Disease - Epidemiology Forecast to 2026 Summary Download the full report: https://www.reportbuyer.com/product/1105426 Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a subtype of dementia and ...

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The global ostomy products market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 4.97% during the period 2018-2022

LONDON , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- About Ostomy Products An ostomy is a surgical procedure that is performed to create an opening in the abdomen to excrete the waste products. Such surgical openings in the abdomen are known as artificial ...

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Clinical Laboratory Services Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2017 - 2025

NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Global Clinical Laboratory Services Market: Scope and Methodology This report on the global clinical laboratory services market analyzes the current and future prospects of the market. The report ...

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Canada Genetic Testing Market Outlook to 2024

NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Canada Genetic Testing Market Outlook to 2024 Summary GlobalData's new report, Canada Genetic Testing Market Outlook to 2024, provides key market data on the Canada Genetic Testing market. The report ...

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EpiCast Report: Epilepsy - Epidemiology Forecast to 2026

LONDON , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EpiCast Report: Epilepsy - Epidemiology Forecast to 2026 Summary Download the full report: https://www.reportbuyer.com/product/5206661 Epilepsy is a brain disorder characterized by recurrent and ...

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Image Guided Surgery Devices - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2017

LONDON , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Image Guided Surgery Devices - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2017 Summary Download the full report: https://www.reportbuyer.com/product/3465380 GlobalData's Medical Devices sector report, "Image ...

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Kevin P. Collier, M.D., is recognized by Continental Who's Who

SILVER SPRING, Md. , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kevin P. Collier , M.D., is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a 2017 Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of Medicine.           Dr. Collier's professional title is Gastroenterologist ...

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Ashley P. Doucette, M.D. is recognized by Continental Who's Who

NEW ORLEANS , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashley P. Doucette, M.D., M.P.H., is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional Member in the Medical field.         Dr. Doucette serves as the Doctor of Psychiatry and CEO of ...

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The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes Glenn Brimacombe as Vice-president

OTTAWA , Nov. 21, 2017 /CNW/ - The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Glenn Brimacombe to Vice-president, Strategic Partnerships and Priorities, a new executive leadership role ...

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Bioactive Wound Management Market, and Trauma Centers - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2017 - 2022

NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Bioactive Wound Management Market: Overview The global market for bioactive wound management is observing a tremendously high rise, thanks to remarkable advancements in the medical and ...

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Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics in Healthcare

Sustainable Sourcing of Innovations from Emerging Markets is Critical for Sustainable Long-term Profitable Growth of Global Product Portfolios NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Read the full report: ...

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The global sterility testing market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 10.78% during the period 2017-2021

LONDON , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- About Sterility Testing The rapid growth of the global biological safety testing market has influenced the global sterility testing market immensely. Biosafety is defined as the process of ensuring the ...

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Wound Closure Devices - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2017

LONDON , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Wound Closure Devices - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2017 Summary Download the full report: https://www.reportbuyer.com/product/5206662 GlobalData's Medical Devices sector report, "Wound ...

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Female Genital Mutilation is Gender Violence Against Women and Must be Stopped, America Matters CEO tells U.N. Panel

NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Culture, religion, and tradition are often cited as reasons for female genital mutilation, but there is no justification for this act of gender violence against women. Noted American human ...

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Janssen Announces U.S. FDA Approval of First and Only Complete, Single-Pill, Two-Drug Regimen, JULUCA® (Dolutegravir and Rilpivirine), for the Treatment of HIV-1 Infection

Provides New Treatment Option for Stable, Virologically Suppressed Adults Living with HIV-1 TITUSVILLE, N.J. , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP (Janssen), today announced that the U.S. Food ...

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United States Genetic Testing Market Outlook to 2024

United States Genetic Testing Market Outlook to 2024 NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Summary Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p03498784 GlobalData's new report, United States Genetic Testing Market Outlook ...

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Mark Your Calendars! The ARThritis Soirée returns May 17, 2018

Featuring an up-close and personal performance by the amazing Canadian artist, Colin James ! VANCOUVER , Nov. 21, 2017 /CNW/ - Celebrating its sixth year as the signature fundraising event for Arthritis Research Canada, the 2018 ARThritis ...

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Transcatheter Aortic Valves (TAVI) - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2017

LONDON , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Transcatheter Aortic Valves (TAVI) - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2017 Download the full report: https://www.reportbuyer.com/product/5206669 Summary GlobalData's Medical Devices sector report, ...

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Healthcare REvolution Conference Gears up for 2018

With 2017 coming to a close, Global Healthcare Resources (GHR) prepares to face 2018 with a new outlook, including a rebranded conferences and additional conference events to highlight the latest information and trends from the dynamic global ...

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The global assisted reproductive technology market in fertility clinics is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 4.36% during the period 2017-2021

About Assisted Reproductive Technology in Fertility Clinics LONDON , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Infertility is a medical condition that affects both men and women. Generally, a couple is considered infertile when they are unable to ...

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The sexual wellness market in the US is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 9.47% during the period 2017-2021

LONDON , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- About Sexual Wellness Sexual wellness widely refers to wellbeing related to sexuality. Products that enhance sexual health and experience include condoms, sensual lingerie, lubricants, sex toys, ...

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MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center's Trauma Center Receives Verification from the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons Verification Review Committee

LONG BEACH, Calif. , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Trauma Center at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach has once again been verified as a Level II Trauma ...

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Leading Women's Health MSO Poised for Growth - Names New CEO

AVON, Conn. , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's Health USA (Whusa) Board of Directors announced today the hiring of Goran Dragolovic as Chief Executive Officer. The move comes just a few months after Whusa completed a majority ...

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First Foods Group Issues Shareholder Update

CEO Harold Kestenbaum Reports on Current Operations/New Developments NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Foods Group, Inc. (OTCQB: FIFG) has released the following update from its CEO and Chairman, Harold Kestenbaum : "For the ...

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Kush Bottles to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2017 Earnings on Tuesday, November 28, 2017

SANTA ANA, Calif. , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kush Bottles, Inc. (OTCQB: KSHB), a leading provider of packaging, supplies , vaporizers , accessories  and branding solutions for the regulated cannabis industry, announced today it will ...

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Health Canada Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Approach to the Regulation of Cannabis

Online consultations open for 60 days OTTAWA , Nov. 21, 2017 /CNW/ - The current approach to cannabis does not work. Earlier this year, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-45, the proposed Cannabis Act, to legalize, strictly ...

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Elekta Debuts Magnetic Resonance Radiation Therapy System to Enable Precision Oncology Therapy at Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting

Elekta, MRI technology partner Philips and seven world-renowned cancer institutions collaborate to bring together the best of imaging and radiation therapy in a single device CHICAGO , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Elekta (EKTA-B.ST) is ...

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New Report Explores how Medical Device Industry can Utilize a Value-Selling Approach to Survive in the Emerging Sales Landscape

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet the challenges of an evolving marketplace marked by consolidation and the increasing power of payers and provider networks, medical device sales organizations are shifting to a sales ...

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What's That Blinding Light? The Ever-Brightening Gleam of Teeth Whitening--CDA Weighs In

The teeth whitening market has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, and is expected to reach US$7.4 billion by 2024. John Moore, owner of CDA, discusses the areas that are driving this growth. SAN ANTONIO , Nov. 21, 2017 ...

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AARP Illinois Urges Gov. Rauner To Sign Senior Care Protection Bill

Bill safeguards critical senior in-home and community care for over 80,000 Illinoisans SPRINGFIELD, Ill. , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "House Bill 1424, sponsored by State Representative Greg Harris and Senator Daniel Biss , ...

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SCRS Welcomes New Global Impact Partner, CPi Global CRO

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) announced today that CPi Global CRO has joined the organization as a Global Impact Partner (GIP). SCRS' GIP Program provides a unique opportunity ...

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Statement by the Honourable Jane Philpott in response to the 2017 Fall Report of the Auditor General of Canada

OTTAWA , Nov. 21, 2017 /CNW/ - Following the tabling of the 2017 Fall Report of the Auditor General of Canada , the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services issued the following statement: "Our Government is committed to a ...

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Recent Chart Audit Reveals Switching Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients to Roche/Genentech's RoActemra (Actemra) is Significantly More Common in the EU5 than it is in the US

EU5 adoption of Pfizer's Xeljanz and Eli Lilly's Olumiant has been largely limited to rheumatologists practicing in Germany, according to a recently released independent report by Spherix Global Insights ...

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Neurocrine Biosciences to Present at the 29th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference

Live Audio Webcast Will be on November 28, 2017 SAN DIEGO , Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) will present at the 29th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference at 12:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, ...

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