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HIMSS-Elsevier European Digital Healthcare Award Call for Submissions Open

BERLIN, Germany, Jan. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and Elsevier, the global information analytics business specializing in science and health, are proud to announce the call for submissions for the Annual HIMSS-Elsevier Digit...

HIV First-in-class Pipeline sees High Levels of Innovation that Targets Drug Resistance and Latency Reversal

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pipeline is robust with 450 products in active development that display a high degree of novelty and diversity. Promisingly there are 87 first-in-class products that act on a range of 50 molecular targets which can broadly be classified as host or viral factors...

Mesoblast’s Stem Cell Candidate for Chronic Low back pain Expected to have Market Access Challenges

In the search for non-opioid options to treat pain Mesoblast has turned to a stem cell approach which is currently in late-stage development for chronic low back pain. However interviewed experts say its potential for Phase III success is uncertain due to scant human evidence with this stem cell pro...

Lipidor Announces Positive Topline Results of AKP01 Phase III Clinical Study Using Calcipotriol Spray Against Psoriasis

Lipidor AB (Nasdaq First North: LIPI) today reports positive topline results of its AKP01 Phase III clinical study, using calcipotriol spray against mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. The randomised 277-patient study achieved its primary endpoint demonstrating therapeutic equivalence to comparator m...

AbbVie and Allergan Announce Agreements to Divest Brazikumab and Zenpep

Agreements Contingent on FTC and European Commission Approval and Completion of AbbVie's Pending Acquisition of Allergan NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. and DUBLIN , Jan. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV), a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, and Allergan (NYSE: AGN), a leadin...

PercuVision and LocumTenens.com Partner to Offer Teleurology Services in Underserved Areas

Partnership will launch pilot program with plans to expand across U.S. COLUMBUS, Ohio and ALPHARETTA, Ga. , Jan. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PercuVision® LLC, developer of the leading integrated telemedicine platform, the DirectVision® DVS-III Telehealth Hub, announced today it has part...

The Top 5 Best Places to Work in Middle East Revealed

DUBAI , UAE, Jan. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca, Vodafone, GSK and Tamkeen Technologies topped the list of the best places to work in the Middle East according to the annual prestigious workplace research program conducted in 2019 across the region. Best Places to Work pr...

Statement by the Minister of Health on the First Presumptive Confirmed Traveled-Related Case of New Coronavirus in Canada

OTTAWA , Jan. 25, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu issued the following statement: "The Province of Ontario informed the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) earlier this afternoon that they have a presumptive confirmed travel-related case of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCo...

Wolves in Sheep's Clothing - New Study Reveals That Distrust Breeds Dishonesty, And Vice Versa

A recent study by Queendom.com reveals that people who refuse to trust others have a greater likelihood of being untrustworthy themselves. MONTREAL , Jan. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trust must be earned. It's a slow, gradual, and fragile process, which is often the reason why many people...

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Nektar Therapeutics - NKTR

NEW YORK , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Nektar Therapeutics ("Nektar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NKTR). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980. The in...

Shoreline Periodontics Hosts Study Club on Saving Natural Teeth from Gum Disease and Other Oral Health Concerns

Periodontists Drs. Gregory Toback and Marianne Urbanski host the final module of their 2019 Synergy Study Club with a lecture entitled, "We Can Still Save Teeth." The module focused on ways to preserve oral health naturally, an approach Drs. Toback and Urbanski apply when treating gum disease in Ne...

University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center Treats Its First Glioblastoma Patient With Genetically Modified Poliovirus

One of only four medical institutions participating in this groundbreaking Phase II clinical trial CLEVELAND , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center treated its first patient in a new clinical trial to validate the groundbreaking effects of the poliovirus o...

SunGen and Camber Announce U.S. Launch of Generic Version of Bentyl® (Dicyclomine) Injection

PRINCETON, N.J. , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SunGen Pharma, a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company which develops, contract manufactures, and sells pharmaceutical finished products, today announced the U.S. launch and commercial shipment of generic version of Bentyl ® (Dicyclomin...

Endo to Announce Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Financial Results

DUBLIN , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Endo International plc (NASDAQ: ENDP) will announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 financial results on February 26, 2020 and members of its senior management team will host a conference call and webcast at 8:00am EST before the U.S. financial ...

American College of Physicians: What Does a Better Health Care System Look Like?

The American College of Physicians Discusses How the U.S. Can Fix Ailing Health Care System and Achieve Better Health Outcomes for All NEW YORK , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued a bold call to action, challenging the U.S. to implement a...

SweetLeaf® Teams Up with Celebrity Fitness Expert Jorge Cruise Educating Consumers on Healthy Eating Habits

Best-selling author and fitness trainer advocates conquering weight loss by using no sugar SweetLeaf Stevia GILBERT, Ariz. , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener, the world's most trusted stevia brand ™ , is teaming up with celebrity fitness expert and best-selling...

Free Event for Moms of Children With Autism by Therapy and Beyond

Each year Therapy and Beyond, a leading ABA provider across Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado, partners with local organizations to host Mom's Mingles that are designed for 100+ moms of children with autism. This event allows moms to mingle with others in their community on the same journey, and ultimat...

Sirnaomics Advances RNAi-Based Prophylactics and Therapeutics to Battle SARI Caused by 2019-nCoV

GAITHERSBURG, Md. and GUANGZHOU, China , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirnaomics Inc. ("Sirnaomics"), a leading biopharmaceutical company in discovery and development of novel RNAi therapeutics, announced today that it has mobilized its research teams both in USA and China to develop novel...

Information Update - Health Canada sets new cyanide limit to mitigate risks associated with eating apricot kernels

Summary Product: Apricot kernels Issue: Health Canada has established a maximum level (ML) of 20 parts per million for total extractable cyanide in apricot kernels sold in Canada as food. As of January 25, 2020 , apricot kernels that exceed the ML will not be allowed for sale in Canada...

dicentra Continues to Grow with the Addition of Dr. Homa Assadi as Clinical Research Scientist and Data Specialist

dicentra, a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) and global consulting firm for the life sciences and food industries, is pleased to announce that Dr. Homa Assadi has joined as Clinical Research Scientist and Data Specialist, at their head office and research site in Toronto, Canada. T...

Safetec's SaniZide Pro 1 Kills Wuhan Coronavirus In 1-Minute

Safetec's SaniZide Pro 1, a broad spectrum, EPA Registered surface disinfectant is effective in killing Wuhan coronavirus on hard surfaces in 1-minute. BUFFALO, N.Y. , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The new strain of Wuhan coronavirus was first identified in China in December 2019 ...

Devcool Inc completes spin-off of HiPaaS Inc - its next generation healthcare cloud platform business

Devcool Inc, a premier Healthcare consulting and managed services company, announced today that it has completed its spin-off of HiPaaS, Inc. PLEASANTON, Calif. , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Devcool Inc ( http://www.devcool.com ), a premier Healthcare consulting and managed services...

A New Era for Hand Therapy Education: HandLab Moves to "Clinicians Classroom"

New Location on BraceLab.com Provides Free Expert Resources for Hand Therapists, Other Medical Professionals RALEIGH, N.C. , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BraceLab, the US distributor of Push® premium European braces, announced today that sister company HandLab is moving all educationa...

Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. Recognized As One of Utah's Healthiest Employers

Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. is pleased to be recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers of Utah in 2019. SALT LAKE CITY , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. is pleased to be recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers of Utah in 2019. PRMI ...

Announcing the Grand Opening of Super Slow Zone of Woodbury

WOODBURY, N.Y. , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve is the Owner and a Certified SuperSlow Zone Instructor. SuperSlow Zone is an International Wellness Center , with over 60 locations, focusing on the 40+ age crowd. Steve opened a location in New York , on Long Island . It is located at 315...

Seasonal Influenza Vaccines: Forecast in Asia-Pacific Markets to 2028

NEW YORK , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seasonal Influenza Vaccines: Forecast in Asia-Pacific Markets to 2028 Summary Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05842036/?utm_source=PRN Seasonal influenza is a viral infection that occurs annually in the winter months from De...

Petadolex For Migraine Prevention Concluded Safe

OJAI, Calif. , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jurgen Borlak released and discussed the recent findings regarding the safety and mechanism of action of Petadolex, a supplement for migraine prevention manufactured by Linpharma, Inc., at a special scientific session on January 24 in Oj...

Shoreline Biome to Launch New DNA Isolation Kit at Miami Winter Symposium 2020

Kit isolates high molecular weight single-stranded DNA efficiently without bias. FARMINGTON, Conn. , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shoreline Biome , a microbiome research company that develops tools for characterizing microbiome populations down to the strain level, today announced th...

National Institutes of Health's All of Us Journey Mobile Exhibit Travels to Texas

AUSTIN, Texas , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institutes of Health's All of Us Journey is visiting multiple locations in Texas throughout January and February to educate communities about the opportunity to participate in a historic medical research effort. The All of Us Jour...

Justice Grown Wins An Additional 8 Missouri Medical Cannabis Licenses

3 manufacturing and 5 dispensary licenses brings total to 11 MO licenses for the company ST. LOUIS , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Justice Grown, a multi-state cannabis operator which holds licenses in Missouri , California , Pennsylvania , Illinois , New Jersey , Massachusetts , and ...

Lianping Weng M.D., Joins The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation

The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation welcomes Lianping Weng M.D., to their team of specialists. CERRITOS, Calif. , Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation welcomes Lianping Weng M.D ., to their team of specialists. Dr. Liangping Weng gra...