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Europes Main Computational Biology Conference Comes to Turku, Finland

Discoveries made when biology meets computational sciences are revolutionising the landscape of life sciences and healthcare. Computational biology and bioinformatics are driving this transformation helping researchers analyse vast amounts of ...

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Global Head and Neck Cancer Partnering 2010 to 2017

LONDON , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Provides understanding and access to the head and neck cancer partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies Download the full report: ...

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Viropharma Partnering Deals and Alliances 2010 to 2017

LONDON , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This report provides all the information you require to better understand Viropharma and its partnering interests and activities since 2010. Download the full report: ...

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Global Colorectal Cancer Partnering 2010 to 2017

LONDON , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Provides understanding and access to the colorectal cancer partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies . Download the full report: ...

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Global Leukemia Partnering 2010 to 2017

LONDON , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Provides understanding and access to the leukemia partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies .Download the full report: ...

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Global Surgical Microscope Market 2017-2021

LONDON , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- gical Microscopes A surgical microscope is an electrically or mechanically operated optical device, specifically intended for use in surgical settings to perform a wide range of surgeries related to ...

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Langham Place, New York, Fifth Avenue Introduces Chuan Body + Soul, New York

NEW YORK , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Langham Place, New York, Fifth Avenue  is pleased to announce the opening of Chuan Body + Soul, New York in April 2017 . The full-service spa will offer advanced skin care methods from natural ...

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Medical Board Oversight of California Doctors Remains Broken, Consumer Watchdog Will Testify Today at Legislative Hearing into Board's Future

Patients Kept in the Dark About Dangerous Doctors SACRAMENTO, Calif. , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Physician oversight remains broken four years after a legislative review committee considered shutting down the Medical Board of ...

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ViewRay Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for MRIdian Linac

CLEVELAND , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Financial Highlights , including Record Revenue and $133.2 million in Backlog ViewRay, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRAY) announced today that the company received ...

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Envolve and Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Partner to Create Disability Awareness Patch

ST. LOUIS , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Envolve, Inc., an integrated healthcare solutions company, in partnership with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri , has launched the Disability Awareness Patch Program in the spirit of inclusivity. The ...

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Contrary to Sean Spicer's Statements, Recreational Cannabis Legalization Can Bring More Regulation According to MJ Freeway

As inventor of seed-to-sale tracking compliance technology, MJ Freeway explains how recreational legalization can mean greater regulation and public safety DENVER , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday, White House Press ...

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First Harvest To Attend the Global Developers Conference

The Game Developers Conference ("GDC") is the world's largest professional video game industry event. TAMPA, Fla. , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Harvest Corp. (OTC: HVST) (the "Company" or "First Harvest") announced today that it has ...

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AirMed International Provides HCA Healthcare with Air Medical Travel

300,000 Lives Covered BIRMINGHAM, Ala. , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- HCA Holdings, Inc., one of the nation's leading health care services companies, has selected AirMed International to provide global air medical transport services for the ...

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Parkinson's Foundation Invests $500,000 in Community-Driven Clinical Research To Ease Cognition, Sleep and Fatigue in Parkinson's

Five New Awards Address Unmet Needs NEW YORK and MIAMI , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --  The Parkinson's Foundation has awarded $500,000 for translational research grants to address critical unmet needs in Parkinson's ...

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Machine Market Worth 305.3 Million USD by 2021

PUNE, India , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report " Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Machine Market by Modality (Veno-Arterial (VA), Veno-Venous (VV), Arterio-Venous (AV)), Application (Respiratory, ...

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Athenex appoints veteran J. Nick Riehle as Chief Financial Officer

BUFFALO, N.Y. , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Athenex announced today that Mr. J. Nick Riehle has agreed to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the company effective upon approval of the Company's Board of Directors.  He will report to ...

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Global Brain Cancer Partnering 2010 to 2017

LONDON , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Provides understanding and access to the brain cancer partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies .Download the full report: ...

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Veracyte Announces Publication of Data Demonstrating Potential for Non-Invasive Nasal Test to Improve Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Findings reinforce validity of 'field-of-injury' innovation that led to development and launch of Percepta® Bronchial Genomic Classifier SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. , Feb. 27, 2017  /PRNewswire/ -- Veracyte, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCYT), a genomic ...

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Take Five Meditation - Washington, D.C.'s 1st Meditation-Only Studio

Brand new studio provides an oasis of calm and mindfulness amidst the daily hustle and bustle of D.C. WASHINGTON , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst the bustling, ever-engaging Washington, D.C. community, Take Five Meditation provides ...

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Sheldon M. Feldman M.D. Named Chief, Division Of Breast Surgery & Surgical Oncology, And Director Of Breast Cancer Services At Montefiore And Einstein

Internationally Renowned Breast Cancer Surgeon and Researcher Joins Prestigious Breast Cancer Program NEW YORK , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sheldon M. Feldman , M.D., has been named chief of the division of breast surgery and ...

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New frontiers in cancer research and treatment to be explored by global experts at Tucson Symposium

TUCSON, Ariz. , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 500 pathologists, oncologists, scientific researchers and healthcare leaders will converge in Tucson for the 13 th annual Tucson Symposium, February 28 to March 1 . The two-day ...

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Foot & Ankle Surgeons Examine Strategies to Treat Ulcers Before They Start

Preventing reoccurrence key to managing dangerous foot wounds LAS VEGAS , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- People with reoccurring foot sores or ulcers are in a constant battle to save their feet from amputation. Nearly 85 percent of ...

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Global Bladder Cancer Partnering 2010 to 2017

LONDON , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Provides understanding and access to the bladder cancer partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies Download the full report: ...

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NoNO Inc Initiates Phase III Study of NA-1 for Acute Ischemic Stroke

A Multicentre, Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group, Single-dose Design to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous NA-1 in Subjects with Acute Ischemic Stroke Undergoing Endovascular Thrombectomy (ESCAPE-NA1 ...

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Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Market 2016-2026

LONDON , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Details Visiongain's new in-depth 275 page report reveals that spending within the Non-Destructive Testing market will reach $6,809.2m in 2016.Download the full report: ...

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Global Vaccine Contract Manufacturing Market Report 2017-2027

LONDON , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Countries, Technologies and Companies The global vaccine contract manufacturing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2016-2021 and CAGR of 9.2% from 2021-2027. The market is ...

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New Cancer Therapeutics Drive the Cancer Biological Therapy Market

NEW YORK , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Increased need for better cancer treatment continues to boost the global cancer biological therapy market. According to a report published by Global Market Insights, cancer biological therapy market ...

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Cannabis Products Gain Popularity Domestically and Globally

NEW YORK , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent research report published by Grand View Research, Inc. indicates that the global medical marijuana market alone is expected to reach a value of $55.8 billion by 2025. Earlier in 2016, ...

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Pharma's Most Innovative Companies, the 2017 Ranking

NEW YORK , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Now in its seventh year, the Pharmaceutical Innovation Index (PII) celebrates the pharmaceutical companies that are most successful at developing and commercialising innovation. The Index can be ...

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Flexpoint Ford Partners with SouthEast Eye Specialists and Center for Facial Rejuvenation

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Flexpoint Ford, LLC ("Flexpoint Ford"), a private equity firm focused on the healthcare and financial services sectors, announced today that it formed a partnership with SouthEast Eye ...

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Larry MacGirr of Pharmascience Elected Chair of Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association

Doug Sommerville of Teva Canada Elected Vice Chair TORONTO , Feb. 27, 2017 /CNW/ - The Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA) is pleased to announce the election of Mr. Larry MacGirr , Chief Operating Officer of ...

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Impax to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Impax Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPXL) today announced that it plans to participate at the following upcoming investor conferences. Raymond James and Associates' 38 th Annual ...

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RegeneRx Licensee Receives FDA Permission to Conduct a Phase 3 Trial of RGN-137 for Epidermolysis Bullosa in U.S.

ROCKVILLE, Md. , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: RGRX) ("the Company" or "RegeneRx"), a clinical-stage drug development company focused on tissue protection, repair and regeneration, today announced ...

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Fluxion Biosciences Appoints Genetracer Biotech of Spain As an Isoflux Liquid Biopsy Certified Service Provider

Genetracer Biotech will utilize Fluxion's IsoFlux circulating tumor cell (CTC) system to provide NGS-based liquid biopsy services for lung and colon cancers SAN FRANCISCO , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluxion Biosciences announced today ...

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Abood Law Firm Adds to the List of Assaulted U.S. Gymnasts

EAST LANSING, Mich. , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 22nd , Carrie J. Koerber , an attorney at the Abood Law Firm, filed a complaint on behalf of her client, Jane ALF-1 Doe, alleging that her client was a victim of the sexual ...

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Keystone Heart Applauds FDA Advisory Panel for Recognition of The Need for Cerebral Protection Following TAVR

Panel feedback echoes recently published NeuroARC research guidelines CAESAREA , Israel and TAMPA, Fla. , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Keystone Heart Ltd., an emerging medical device company focused on developing cerebral embolic ...

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Infinity to Present at 37th Annual Cowen and Company Healthcare Conference

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: INFI) will be presenting at the Cowen and Company 37 th Annual Healthcare Conference on Monday, March 6, 2017 , at 4:00 p.m. ET in Boston, MA. A live ...

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Cardiome To Hold Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2016 Financial Results Conference Call On March 7

NASDAQ: CRME TSX: COM VANCOUVER , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Cardiome Pharma Corp. (NASDAQ: CRME / TSX: COM) today announced that it will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016 on Tuesday, ...

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Medizone International announces the appointment of a new Chairman and Interim CEO

SAN FRANCISCO , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Medizone International, Inc. (OTCQB: MZEI), the developer of AsepticSure®, the only EPA cleared hospital room disinfection technology that combines ozone and hydrogen peroxide to achieve ...

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Interpace Diagnostics to Present New Data on Thyroid Product Performance

Four Posters Accepted on ThyGenX® and ThyraMIR® to be Presented at USCAP PARSIPPANY, N.J. , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Interpace Diagnostics Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXG), a fully integrated commercial company that provides clinically useful ...

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Blink Fitness Opens Its Newest Brooklyn Location In Bushwick

Premium-Quality Gym Opens on February 27 With Charity Donation and Grand Opening Celebration BROOKLYN, N.Y. , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Blink Fitness, the premium-quality, value-based fitness club, is excited to announce the opening of ...

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Health Care Plans Stocks on Investors' Radar -- Cigna, Molina Healthcare, WellCare Health Plans, and Universal American

NEW YORK , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, benchmark US indices were in bullish colors as the NASDAQ Composite closed the trading session up 0.17%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged marginally higher by 0.05%; and the S&P ...

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Research Reports Coverage on Biotech Stocks -- Anthera Pharma, Arrowhead Pharma, Pacific Biosciences of California, and Conatus Pharma

NEW YORK , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Four US Biotech equities have been lined up by Stock-Callers.com for evaluation today, and they are: Anthera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ANTH), Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ARWR), ...

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Landmark Study: Meta-Analysis of 28 Studies Shows Stretta Therapy for GERD Consistently and Significantly Improves Outcomes

NORWALK, Connecticut , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mederi Therapeutics today announced the publication of a meta-analysis of 28 studies, representing 2468 patients who received  Stretta Therapy  to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

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Technical Reports on Generic Drugs Stocks -- Zoetis, Mallinckrodt, Akorn, and MYOS RENS Technology

NEW YORK , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning's research directs the attention of Stock-Callers.com to the following Generic Drugs stocks: Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS), Mallinckrodt PLC (NYSE: MNK), Akorn Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRX), and MYOS ...

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OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp Receives IRB Approval to Initiate Safety Testing on its Cannabinoid-Infused Cream for Treatment of Psoriasis

Protocol Is The First Topical Medical Cannabis Treatment to be Included in NIH Registry PETACH TIKVA, Israel , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp. (OTCQB: OWCP), ("OWC" or the "Company"), an Israeli-based ...

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Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Market Worth 83.89 Billion USD by 2021

PUNE, India , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report "Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Market by Products (Machines, Dialyzer, AV Fistula, AV Graft, Bloodlines, Catheters, Transfer Sets, CAPD, APD) ...

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Clinical Trial Management System Market Worth $2 Billion by 2024: Global Market Insights Inc.

OCEAN VIEW, Delaware , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The report " (CTMS)   Clinical Trial Management System Market Size By Component (Software, Hardware, Services), By Product (Enterprise Based, Site Based), By Delivery Mode (Web, ...

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Symbility recognized as a top performing tech stock on the 2017 TSX Venture 50

TORONTO , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Symbility Solutions Inc. ("Symbility") (TSX.V: SY), a global software company focused on modernizing the insurance industry, is pleased to announce it has been recognized by the TSX Venture Exchange as one ...

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Malaysia Medical Tourism Market Will Reach US$3.5 Billion by 2024: Government Activities Synergizing Medical Tourism to Help Market Report Impressive Growth, Says TMR

ALBANY, New York , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The medical tourism industry in Malaysia is booming, which contributed to the fierce competition among the leading market players. Because the market is heading towards its maturity, a ...

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Ozo Innovations Launches Eloclear System to Advance Food Factory Hygiene

OXFORD, England , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- New Approach Combines Cleaning and Disinfection for Robust Microbial End Points   Ozo Innovations (Ozo) makes food factory hygiene more robust and sustainable with the launch of eloclear, a ...

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Health Vectors Wins Digital Health Competition at 2017 HITLAB Innovators Summit: India

NEW DELHI , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Developers of myhealthvectors were named grand prize winners of the 2017 HITLAB World Cup: India , a digital health tech challenge open to innovators across India . The dynamic competition took ...

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Animals in Experimental Research in Europe are Treated With Care

BASEL, Switzerland , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A Europ e- wide survey of institutes conducted by the Basel Declaration Society (BDS) has indicat ed that researchers using animals in their research t reat them with due ...

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Dechra® Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE symbol DPH) Releases its 2017 Half-yearly Financial Report

LONDON , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ian Page , Chief Executive Officer: "Our core portfolio continues to grow, the enhanced product pipeline is delivering new products and good progress has been made on the rationalisation and ...

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SecureAppbox - the first GDPR cloud administration platform on the market

SecureAppbox launch a new cloud service that helps organizations managing their mobile workforce communicating according to GDPR and Privacy by Design principles. STOCKHOLM , Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  MWC Barcelona -- SecureAppbox, ...

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Senior IVF Specialist Chairs Discussions at FERTICON 2017 Held on 25th and 26th February, 2017

NEW DELHI , February 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Sangeeta Jain , MBBS, MD (Obst & Gynae), founder JoyIVF Clinic, chairs discussions in the first sessions of FERTICON 2017 held on 25th and 26th February, 2017 . FERTICON is organized by ...

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Living with Children May Mean Less Sleep for Women, But Not for Men

MINNEAPOLIS , Feb. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New research backs up what many women already know: They're sleep deprived. Unlike men, a good night's sleep for women is affected by having children in the house, according to a ...

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