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Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug, Actemra, Tied to Significant Side Effects

Actemra, manufactured by Roche/Genentech, has been associated with heart attack, heart failure, stroke, pancreatitis, lung disease, gastrointestinal perforation, and more. PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker Waichman ...

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Analysis: Moving All Of Medicaid To Managed Care Would Save $63 Billion Over The Next Ten Years

Managed Care Saved Medicaid an Estimated $7.1 Billion in 2016 WASHINGTON , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) today issued a report authored by The Menges Group which quantifies ...

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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders with Losses on their Investment in Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline - OCUL

NEW YORK , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. ("Ocular" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:  OCUL) and certain of its officers.   The class action, filed in ...

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United Therapeutics Corporation to Report Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results Before The Market Opens on Thursday, July 27, 2017

SILVER SPRING, Md. and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ: UTHR) announced today that it will report its second quarter 2017 financial results before the market opens on ...

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Information Update - How to keep your loved ones safe when treating pets for fleas and ticks

OTTAWA , July 21, 2017 /CNW/ - Family pets, or companion animals, can sometimes bring unwanted pests, such as fleas and ticks, into your home. These bugs can be more than just an annoyance. Flea saliva can cause allergic reactions in both ...

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Leading Medical Physics Meeting to Feature First Presentations on Clinical Experience with ViewRay's MRIdian Linac

30 Presentations Highlight MRIdian's Growing Role in Cancer Care CLEVELAND , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewRay, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRAY), makers of the world's only FDA-cleared MRI-guided radiation therapy system with linear accelerator-based ...

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Federal Study on College Mental Health Services Reveals Long Waiting Lists, Other Gaps and Barriers Impeding Student Success

ORLANDO, Fla. , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the research team of the National Council on Disability (NCD) – a U.S. federal agency that provides advice to the President, Congress, and other federal agencies – will release the ...

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Medical Packaging Market Worth 50.55 Billion USD by 2022

PUNE, India , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The report " Medical Packaging Market by Material (Polymer, Non-woven Fabric, Paper & Paperboard), Packaging Type (Bags & Pouches, Trays, Boxes), Application (Medical Equipment & ...

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AbbVie Receives CHMP Positive Opinion for HUMIRA® (adalimumab) for the Treatment of Pediatric Patients with Chronic Non-infectious Anterior Uveitis

- If approved, HUMIRA® will be the first biologic treatment option in the European Union for pediatric patients with chronic non-infectious anterior uveitis who have had inadequate response to conventional therapy NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. , July ...

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Neurocrine Biosciences Announces the Appointment of Julie Cooke as Chief People Officer

SAN DIEGO , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX), a biotechnology company focused on neurological and endocrine related disorders, announced that Julie Cooke is joining as Chief People Officer in ...

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Civitas Announces Development Plans for Orange City, Florida

ORANGE CITY, Fla. , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Civitas Senior Living, a Texas -based senior living management and consulting company with more than 30 communities across the nation, is proud to announce its latest development: ...

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Christopher Lower Authors Cookbook to Help People Start and Stick to a Low Sodium Diet

Drawing from www.hackingsalt.com, tips, resources, recipes and stories help show how to make the change to a low sodium lifestyle. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Christopher Lower, a PR/Marketing Consultant, Food ...

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The Global Radiopharmaceutical Market Forecast 2017-2027

LONDON , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Revenue Prospects by Application (Oncology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Neuroendocrinology, Neurology, Nephrology, Others) Radioisotope (Tc-99, F-18, I-131, Lu-177, Y-90 , Ga-68, Ga-67, Rb-82, I-123, ...

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Congress Could Have Major Impact on Biotech Companies

Microcap Speculators News Commentary LAS VEGAS , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Senate Republicans introduced a revised version of the health care repeal aiming to replace the Affordable Care Act earlier this month. Repealing the law was a ...

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Middlefield Healthcare & Life Sciences Dividend Fund IPO Raises $102 Million

 TSX SYMBOL: LS.UN CALGARY , July 21, 2017 /CNW/ - Middlefield Group, on behalf of Middlefield Healthcare & Life Sciences Dividend Fund (the "Fund"), is pleased to announce that the Fund has completed its initial public offering of ...

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Infinity Announces the Date of Its Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: INFI) will host a conference call on Thursday, August 3, 2017 , at 4:30 p.m. ET to review its second quarter 2017 financial results and provide an ...

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CRH Medical Corporation To Announce Unaudited Second Quarter Results on August 2, 2017

VANCOUVER , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -  CRH Medical Corporation  (TSX: CRH) (NYSE MKT: CRHM) (the "Company"), plans to release its unaudited results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 , on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 after market close. ...

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Endo to Restructure Manufacturing Network

DUBLIN , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Endo International plc (NASDAQ: ENDP) today announced that after completing a comprehensive review of its manufacturing network, the Company will be ceasing operations and closing its manufacturing and ...

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AXA Research Reveals That Global Workforces are Still Vital for Big Business Despite Economic Uncertainty and Rise in Political Populism

LONDON , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from AXA reveals 98% of big businesses surveyed say a globally mobile workforce is important, with a third saying it is critical to their success   But staff working abroad want ...

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VLP Therapeutics Appoints Jacob Licht as Chief Operating Officer

GAITHERSBURG, Md. , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- VLP Therapeutics, LLC ("VLP"), a biotechnology company focusing on the research and development of therapeutic and preventative vaccines and antibody agents, today announced the appointment of ...

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Marapharm Ventures Inc. 'Marapharm' Announces Progress in California

KELOWNA, British Columbia , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Marapharm Ventures Inc. (OTCQB: MRPHF) (CSE: MDM.CN) (FSE: 2M0) ("Marapharm" or the "Company") ( http://www.marapharm.com/ ) owns, without debt, 1.22 acres in Southern California ...

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EMA's CHMP Issues Positive Opinion for Avelumab for the Treatment of Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma

DARMSTADT, Germany and NEW YORK , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Not intended for US, Canadian and UK-based media    If approved,   avelumab   could   be   the   first   immunotherapy   treatment   indicated   for   this rare and ...

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Vascular Access Devices Market Worth 5.45 Billion USD by 2022

PUNE, India , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report " Vascular Access Device Market   by Type [Peripheral (Midline, Short), Central (PICC, Tunneled, Non-Tunneled, Implanted Ports), Accessories], Application ...

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Lexicon Collaborator Ipsen Receives Positive CHMP Opinion For Xermelo® (Telotristat Ethyl)

First -in-Class Oral Tryptophan Hydroxylase Inhibitor to be Considered for Approval in Europe for the Treatment of Carcinoid Syndrome Diarrhea in Combination with Somatostatin Analog Therapy THE WOODLANDS, Texas , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ ...

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Vanda Receives Negative Opinion for Marketing Authorization from the European Medicines Agency on Fanaptum™ for the Treatment of Schizophrenia

WASHINGTON , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (NASDAQ: VNDA)  announced today that the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Product for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a negative opinion recommending ...

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Medical Equipment Stock Performance Review -- Amedica, Neovasc, Accuray, and NuVasive

NEW YORK , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If you want a Stock Review on AMDA, NVCN, ARAY, or NUVA then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report today. DailyStockTracker.com is currently ...

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Today's Research Report Coverage on Healthcare Information Services Stocks -- Teladoc, HealthEquity, Medidata Solutions, and Premier

NEW YORK , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If you want a Stock Review on TDOC, HQY, MDSO, or PINC then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report today. Pre-market, DailyStockTracker.com ...

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Breakfast Technical Briefing on Biotech Stocks -- Aurinia Pharma, Esperion Therapeutics, Paratek Pharma, and Verastem

NEW YORK , July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If you want a Stock Review on AUPH, ESPR, PRTK, or VSTM then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report today. Focus is on the Biotech industry, ...

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TRAC, Canada and MedGenome Announces a Cancer Immunotherapy Solution to bring Novel Immuno-oncology Drugs to India

Toronto Recombinant Antibody Centre (TRAC) from the University of Toronto, Canada agreed to license MedGenome’s patented cancer immunotherapy solution OncoPept to develop biomarkers for their drug candidates against immune modulators to treat ...

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PharmMD Launches Industry-Changing Platform That Predicts Star Measure Outcomes

An Intelligent Analytics for Part C/HEDIS & Part D Measures in One Location ...

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Biogas Plant Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth Trends and Forecast 2016 - 2022

NEW YORK , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Biogas Plant Market: Overview The global biogas plant market report by Transparency Market Research provides in-depth analysis of the biogas plant market globally. The report segments the ...

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Asia-Pacific Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Drug Market Forecast 2017-2025

LONDON , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- KEY FINDINGS The Asia-Pacific chronic idiopathic constipation drug market is anticipated grow at a CAGR of 5.76% during the forecast period of 2017-2025. The revenue generated by the market is expected ...

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The Global Neurostimulation Device Market Forecast 2017-2025

LONDON , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- KEY FINDINGS The global neurostimulation device market which was worth $1902 million in 2016 is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.67% during the forecast period of 2017-2025. Its net worth is estimated ...

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Global Biophotonics Market Forecast 2017-2025

LONDON , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- KEY FINDINGS The global biophotonics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.62% for the forecast period of 2017-2025. Because of this, the market value is also anticipated to increase from $ 27855 ...

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Preimplantation Genetic Testing Market by Type, Technology, Products & Services, Application, End User - Forecast to 2022

NEW YORK , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- "Preimplantation genetic testing market projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.0%" The global preimplantation genetic testing market is expected to reach USD 541.8 million by 2022 from USD 336.4 million ...

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Cell-based Assays Market by Product (Reagents, Assay Kits, Microplates, Cell Lines, Service), Application (Research, Drug Discovery, ADME Studies, Toxicology), End User, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022

LONDON , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- "Cell-based assays market projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period" The global cell-based assays market is expected to reach USD 19.92 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.4% from 2017 ...

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Europe Diabetic Footwear Market (2017 - 2023)

LONDON , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Europe Diabetic Footwear Market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period (2017 – 2023). Diabetic Footwear is essential for people suffering from diabetes. Diabetic footwear ...

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Global Physical Security Market (2017 - 2023)

LONDON , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet of things has broadened the sphere of the worldwide physical security market. Physical security encompasses three fundamental elements, namely access control, surveillance, and testing. The places ...

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Global Anti-Counterfeit Packaging In Food And Pharmaceuticals Market Forecast 2017-2025

NEW YORK , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Anti-counterfeit packaging in food and pharmaceuticals market forecast 2017-2025 KEY FINDINGS The Global Anti-counterfeit packaging in food and pharmaceuticals is expected to grow at a CAGR of ...

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EU5 Neurological Diagnostic Equipment Market Outlook to 2023

NEW YORK , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EU5 Neurological Diagnostic Equipment Market Outlook to 2023 Summary GlobalData's new report, "EU5 Neurological Diagnostic Equipment Market Outlook to 2023", provides key market data on the EU5 ...

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Global Lung Cancer Partnering 2010 to 2017

Provides comprehensive understanding and unprecedented access to lung cancer partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies. NEW YORK , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Description The Global Lung ...

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Weight Watchers Schedules Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call

NEW YORK , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) will release its results for the second quarter 2017 after the NYSE closes on Thursday, August 3, 2017 . The Company has also scheduled a conference call ...

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North America Neurostimulation Devices Market Outlook to 2023

NEW YORK , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- North America Neurostimulation Devices Market Outlook to 2023 Summary GlobalData's new report, "North America Neurostimulation Devices Market Outlook to 2023", provides key market data on the North ...

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EU5 Neurosurgical Products Market Outlook to 2023

NEW YORK , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EU5 Neurosurgical Products Market Outlook to 2023 Summary GlobalData's new report, "EU5 Neurosurgical Products Market Outlook to 2023", provides key market data on the EU5 Neurosurgical Products ...

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Heska to Present at Canaccord Genuity 37th Annual Growth Conference on August 10

LOVELAND, Colo. , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Heska Corporation (NASDAQ: HSKA - News; "Heska" or the "Company"), a provider of advanced veterinary diagnostic and specialty products, today announced Kevin Wilson , Chief Executive Officer and ...

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Signaling Devices Market to 2025 - Global Analysis and Forecast by Type, Application and End-User

LONDON , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year more than 37,000 fire and explosion accidents occurs in industries and manufacturing areas, leading to loss of property and life. Costly breakdowns, material shortages or manufacturing ...

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Government of Canada Expands Containment Level 4 Laboratory

Expansion improves capacity to respond to dangerous pathogens and strengthens domestic public health and safety WINNIPEG , July 20, 2017 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians through ...

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Global Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Drug Market Forecast 2017-2025

LONDON , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- KEY FINDINGS Global Chronic Idiopathic Constipation drug market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.43% during the forecast period of 2017-2025. The important drivers propelling the market growth are the ...

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North America Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Drug Market Forecast 2017-2025

LONDON , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- KEY FINDINGS The North America Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Drug Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.20%. The market value is expected to rise from $818 million in 2016 to $1527.50 million by ...

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Europe Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Drug Market Forecast 2017-2025

LONDON , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- KEY FINDINGS The Europe chronic idiopathic constipation drug market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.08% during the forecast years of 2017-2025.The market value is estimated to increase from $434.7 ...

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Patient Identification Platform Data Network Surpasses 14 Million Unique Patients Lives, Achieving Significant Growth Milestone

ROCHESTER, N.Y. , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Patient identification Platform (Patient iP), an emerging health data network supplier to the pharmaceutical and CRO industries, today announced that the company's Connected Site Network now ...

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Cenegermin Eye Drops Receive European Union Approval: The First Biotechnological Drug Resulting from Dompé Research for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Neurotrophic Keratitis is Made in Italy

MILAN , July 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Behind the development of cenegermin are decades of Italian research, stemming from the studies of Rita Levi Montalcini, winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of the nerve growth factor ...

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