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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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Novel New Software Uses Your Webcam to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain

AUCKLAND, New Zealand , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Around 80% of the population will suffer back pain in their lifetime and this is often linked to poor posture.  The 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study estimated that low back pain accounts ...

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Pilot study: Surgeons work to help patients quit smoking before surgery

CHICAGO , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A recent pilot study of vascular surgery patients found that patients facing surgery were more likely to quit smoking when their physician offered the right kind of assistance. The study's ...

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Scientists discover a unique mechanism for a high-risk leukemia

Researchers uncovered the aberrant mechanism underlying a notoriously treatment-resistant acute lymphoblastic leukemia subtype; findings offer lessons for understanding all cancers. MEMPHIS, Tenn. , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A ...

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HighPoint Solutions Acquires November Research Group's Services Business

EAST NORRITON, Pa. , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --   HighPoint Solutions today announced the acquisition of November Research Group (NRG)'s pharmacovigilance technology services division.  NRG is a leading provider of pharmacovigilance ...

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Inova Women's Hospital Offers MediMap™ Genomic Testing to Newborns as Part of our Standard Package of Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Inova today announced that it is offering MediMap™, a pharmacogenomic (PGx) test, to all babies born in the new Inova Women's Hospital. Pharmacogenomics combines pharmacology – the ...

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Master Healer Pankaj Naram Responds to New Medical Study on Attitude

Dr. Pankaj Naram says the mind is a powerful part of overall health. NEW YORK , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- A new research study out of George Mason University in Virginia has revealed the importance of a positive mental attitude ...

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Latest developments in cancer research and treatment explored by top global scientists at Tucson Symposium

TUCSON, Ariz. , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, today announced that hundreds of the world's top oncologists, pathologists, research scientists and healthcare industry leaders ...

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The Phase III Clinical Trial Using PM1183 in Treating Ovarian Cancer (CORAIL) Continues Following the IDMC's Positive Recommendation

MADRID , February 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaMar (MSE:PHM) has today announced that the Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) has notified the company that they recommend continuing, without changes, the phase III clinical trial ...

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A Valentine's Day Gift That "Gives Back" To Lewy Body Dementia Families

ATLANTA , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This February 14 , when you present your sweetheart with flowers or another gift, you can spread the love at no extra cost, by simply purchasing that gift online through AmazonSmile or FTD ...

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Bio-Stasis International Unveils Dietary Supplement to Enhance the Immune System and Promote Health

SAN JACINTO, Calif. , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-Stasis International ( https://virapress.com ) released, Dec. 1, 2015 , its dietary supplement product, ViraPress™, a new and effective sublingual tablet, which enhances the immune system ...

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BioElectronics Corporation Refutes SEC Order for Administrative Proceedings

FREDERICK, Md. , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- BioElectronics Corporation (OTC Pink: BIEL), the maker of advanced consumer medical devices, announced today that it is responding to a notice of an order for administrative proceedings from the ...

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SuperScholar Releases Smart Choice List of 50 Best Online Bachelor of Health Care Administration Programs 2016

SEATTLE , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperScholar, an independent college search and rankings website, has published a Smart Choice ranking of the 50 Best Online Bachelor of Health Care Administration Programs: ...

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Dynatronics Congratulates the Denver Broncos - 2016 World Champions

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynatronics Corporation (NASDAQ: DYNT), a manufacturer and distributor of advanced-technology medical devices and rehabilitation equipment for the physical therapy, sports medicine and ...

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Unilife Corporation to Release Financial Results For the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2016 on February 9, 2016

YORK, Pa. , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Unilife Corporation ("Unilife" or "Company") (NASDAQ:UNIS; ASX: UNS), a developer and supplier of injectable drug delivery systems, today announced that it will release its financial results for the ...

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Palatin Technologies Strengthens Intellectual Property Surrounding Use of Bremelanotide for Female Sexual Dysfunction

CRANBURY, N.J. , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted, receptor-specific peptide therapeutics for the treatment of diseases with significant unmet medical need ...

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BD Launches BD FACSymphony™ High-Speed Cell Analyzer to Enable Identification and Analysis of Rare Cell Types

Innovation Results from Collaboration with the National Institutes of Health FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the ...

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The Economist Events' Value-based Healthcare in Europe 2016

LONDON , February 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --   Exploring the beginnings of a global paradigm shift toward a value-based model of healthcare   Tweet your questions ahead of the event via @EconomistEvents #EconVBH   The Economist Events' ...

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RCare Unveils New Look for Website and Catalog

Nurse Call Manufacturer Gets Visual Makeover ROCHESTER, N.Y. , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- RCare, a leading maker of nurse call and senior housing monitoring systems, announced today the launch of a newly redesigned website and ...

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COPD Market Epidemiology 2023 Forecasts for 8 Major Markets

PUNE, India , February 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- EpiCast Report: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) - Epidemiology Forecast to 2023 market research provides an overview of the risk factors, comorbidities, and global trends for COPD in ...

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62 Year Old’s Next of Kin Donates Kidneys and Saves Two Lives at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh

A team of experts at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh along with other city hospitals and the Delhi Police created a green corridor today, for the second time in one month. A 38 kilometre green-corridor was set-up from Max Super ...

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Jaypee Hospital and Dermasource organises PCOD Conclave 2016

Jaypee Hospital, a Multi Super Speciality Hospital in Sector 128 Noida, today organised PCOD Conclave 2016, in collaboration with Dermasource in hospital premises. More than 150 doctors were present at a one platform to discuss and set new ...

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Could Exercise Improve Prostate Cancer Survival?

NEW YORK , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- World renowned robotic prostate surgeon, Dr. David Samadi , encourages men to stay active no matter what their age as part of their prostate cancer prevention plan. A new study trial out this past month ...

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Ratan Tata Invests in Invictus Oncology

DELHI , February 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Invictus Oncology Private Limited, an innovation-driven oncology company developing next generation cancer therapeutics that are more effective and less toxic, today announced that chairman emeritus of ...

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Oasmia Has Submitted a Marketing Authorization Application to the European Medicines Agency for Its Lead Cancer Product Apealea® (Paclical®)

UPPSALA, Sweden , February 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB ( NASDAQ: OASM) today announced the submission of a marketing authorization application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for its lead cancer product A ...

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CTI BioPharma Provides Update On Investigational Agent Pacritinib

FDA Places Partial Clinical Hold on Pacritinib IND; Currently Enrolled Patients Benefiting from Pacritinib Can Continue Receiving Pacritinib SEATTLE , Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CTI BioPharma Corp. (CTI BioPharma) (NASDAQ and MTA:CTIC) ...

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Global Contact Lenses Market 2016-2021 Industry Research Report

PUNE, India , February 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Contact Lenses Industry 2016 Market Research Report is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the Contact Lenses market spread across 156 pages, profiling 18 ...

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Over 16,000 Participants And 35,000 Spectators Attend The 20th Annual Surf City USA Marathon & Half Marathon In Huntington Beach

Event attracts runners from over 34 countries, all 50 USA states and over 1,000 cities to participate in California's largest combined oceanfront marathon and half marathon. HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. , Feb. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 16,000 ...

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