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Philips and Paige Team up to Bring Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Clinical Pathology Diagnostics

December 5, 2019 AI-based cancer assessment tools are poised to help pathologists improve speed and accuracy of cancer diagnostics, ultimately leading to better patient care Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Royal Philips ( (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and ...

Philips and Humana Team up to Improve care for At-risk Medicare Advantage Members

December 4, 2019 Collaboration will help support independent living for high-acuity seniors by providing 24/7 access to care Philips’ remote patient monitoring capabilities will be utilized to help Humana care managers deliver interventions for their members with congestive heart fail...

SPi Global Signs Agreement to Acquire SPS from Springer Nature Group

SINGAPORE and MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPi Global , the market leading content technology and content solutions enterprise that provides data services and subject matter expertise to multiple industries, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement for the...

Philips Demonstrates Innovation Leadership in MR at RSNA

December 2, 2019 One million patient scans accelerated with Compressed SENSE Philips and the University Medical Center of Leiden (LUMC) jointly top performer in the multi-coil tracks with 8x acceleration category of the fastMRI image reconstruction challenge, organized by Facebook AI Resear...

Philips and Inspira Health Announce USD 50 Million, Long-term Strategic Partnership to Transform Patient Care for Residents of Southern New Jersey, U.S.

December 2, 2019 Leading health system leverages Philips diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring solutions to deliver on Quadruple Aim: better outcomes, increased efficiency, and improved patient and staff experience Andover, U.S. and Mullica Hill, U.S. – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AE...

Intelligent.com Announces Top Respiratory Therapy Degree Programs for 2020

Degree holders gain increased earning potential with career opportunities upon graduating from these top ranked institutions. SEATTLE , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 27 Re...

Leveraging AWS Cloud Infrastructure in Support of Public Healthcare

Cognosante builds compliant, secure cloud solutions for customers using Amazon Web Services. WASHINGTON , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cognosante is proud to announce its entrance into the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Public Sector Partner Program; a designation that will accelerate digit...

Women Gain New Insights into Their Breast Implants with New High Resolution Ultrasound

Dr. Herluf Lund Participating in Nationwide Study to Help Women More Easily Determine if Their Silicone Gel Breast Implants Have Silently Ruptured CHESTERFIELD, Mo. , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A cohort of plastic surgeons across the United States is offering new, high resolution u...

MedSpa Partners Launches Premier Canadian MedSpa Rollup with Lead Investment from Persistence Capital Partners

- Dr. Mark Lupin Signs on as Founding Partner and Chief Clinical Officer - TORONTO , Dec. 5, 2019 /CNW/ - MedSpa Partners Inc. (" MSP ") is pleased to announce the launch of its acquisition platform for Canada's leading medical spas and dermatology clinics, in collaboration with Persistenc...

New High Resolution Ultrasound Study Sponsored by Ideal Implant of Silicone Gel Implants Offering Women Information They Want

Plastic Surgeons Nationwide Participating in Study to Help Women Determine if Silicone Gel Breast Implants Have Silently Ruptured HAMPTON ROADS, Va. , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A cohort of plastic surgeons across the United States is offering new, high resolution ultrasound (HRUS)...

The Spondylitis Association of America Releases Its Axial Spondyloarthritis Treatment Recommendations for Patients and Families

SAA's 2019 Patient Treatment Guidelines present key updates and specific treatment recommendations in simple terms to empower spondyloarthritis patients and their families to have productive conversations with their healthcare teams. VAN NUYA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SAA, i...

Peter Ragusa, MD, MPH Joins Prista Corporation as Chief Medical Officer / Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Ragusa brings over 15 years of experience in leadership and executive management to Prista's growth, business development, and strategy AUSTIN, Texas , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prista Corporation , an industry leader in clinical intelligence software for healthcare quality-saf...

Spartan Bioscience and Angiocare Partner to Bring the World's First Rapid Precision Medicine DNA Test to Cardiac Stent Patients in Europe

Spartan's rapid, portable test allows real-time, near patient determination of the patient's genotype, aiding in determining the appropriate antiplatelet treatment. OTTAWA, Ontario , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Spartan Bioscience, a world leader in precision medicine diagnostic soluti...

Cuyahoga County Board of Health and The Center for Health Affairs Launch Healthy Northeast Ohio Website to Strengthen Regional Community Health Improvement Efforts

Developed in collaboration with regional health partners, Healthy Northeast Ohio will serve as a key resource for health improvement work CLEVELAND, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuyahoga County Board of Health and The Center for Health Affairs, in collaboration with regional hospital and publ...

FITIV Pulse: Using Artificial Intelligence to Take the Guesswork Out of Weight Loss

MONCTON, NB , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Using artificial intelligence, FITIV PULSE can intelligently predict a user's rate of weight loss and provide curated activity and nutrition advice to help them reach their goals. This new feature is called FITIV Insights - making it easier than ever to...

Lymphoma Research Foundation Showcases Impressive Number of Researchers at 2019 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting

LRF Scientific Advisory Board Members Joined by Current and Former Grantees at the 61st ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition NEW YORK , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) – the nation's largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to funding innovativ...

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Sue Desmond-Hellmann to Step Down, Longtime Foundation Executive Mark Suzman Appointed to Role

SEATTLE , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Sue Desmond-Hellmann is stepping down after more than five years in the role. Bill and Melinda Gates have appointed Mark Suzman , the foundation's president of Global Policy & Advocacy and chief strategy off...

New High Resolution Ultrasound Study of Silicone Gel Implants Provides Evaluations on Implant Status

Dr. Thomas Fiala of Fiala Aesthetics is Participating in a Study to Help Women Evaluate the Status of Their Silicone Gel Breast Implants ORLANDO, Fla. , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women with silicone gel implants should know that the FDA recommends MRI scans every two years to check ...

Medical Professionals Discuss Bone Cancer Research on "Behind The Scenes" With Laurence Fishburne

The educational program continues to feature experts who are combatting disease. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Daytime Emmy Award-winning actor, Laurence Fishburne , is known for his performances in Hollywood hits, "The Matrix," "Passengers," and "Contagion." ...

New High Resolution Ultrasound Study of Silicone Gel Implants Provides Information to Women about Their Breast Implants

Dr. Stephen Chen at Richmond Plastic Surgeons is Participating in a Study to Help Women Evaluate the Status of Their Silicone Gel Breast Implants RICHMOND, Va. , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Stephen Chen is one of several plastic surgeons around the nation offering new, high reso...

Apotex Releases New Supply of Tamoxifen Into Canadian Market

Expedited Release Occurs Earlier Than Anticipated TORONTO , Dec. 5, 2019 /CNW/ - Canada's leading generic drug manufacturer, Apotex, announced today that its first shipment of the drug tamoxifen has been released to the Canadian market. Additional releases are scheduled for December 2019 ...

Regal and Lakeside Medical Groups are Featuring Santa Monica Primary Care Physician Dr. Brent Michael in an Ad Campaign Running in the Los Angeles Times

Dr. Brent Michael is a primary care doctor who serves families in the Santa Monica, California area. Dr. Michael was recently featured in the Los Angeles Times as a physician who provides high-quality, patient-centric care for people in all stages of life. SANTA MONICA, Calif. , Dec. 5, 2019 ...

Aledade Named to Fortune's 2019 Best Workplaces List

Aledade is a top 50 medium-size workplace, according to an analysis by Great Place to Work. BETHESDA, Md. , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aledade has been named to the Great Place to Work and FORTUNE 2019 Best Medium Workplaces list, the company announced today. Aledade was named a top 50 w...

New Study by the Plastic Surgery Group Using High Resolution Ultrasound of Silicone Gel Implants Offering Women Information on Their Implant Status

Cincinnati Surgeon Participating in Study to Help Women Easily Determine the Status of Their Silicone Gel Breast Implants CINCINNATI , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Michael Leadbetter is one of several plastic surgeons around the nation participating in high resolution ultrasound ...

NHA's PharmaSeer Math™ Prepares Pharmacy Technicians to Master Calculations Used in Pharmacy Practice, to Reduce Dosage Errors

New digital learning resource demonstrates complex math using three different calculation methods to maximize learning comprehension LEAWOOD, Kan. , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- National Healthcareer Association recently announced the launch of PharmaSeer Math™, a new product that prepares c...

South Tyler Dermatology Joins Epiphany Dermatology

Partnership improves access to exceptional dermatologic care AUSTIN, Texas , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Epiphany Dermatology, a leading dermatology company committed to improving access to exceptional dermatologic care, announced today it has expanded its presence in Texas through its p...

CenExel Clinical Research Acquires Research Centers of America

Top Clinical Research Facility Specializing in CNS Therapeutics and Vaccine Development to Join CenExel Centers of Excellence SALT LAKE CITY , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CenExel Clinical Research, Inc., ("CenExel") announces the acquisition of Research Centers of America ("RCA") in Hollyw...

Local Office Allergy & ENT Associates Introduces Four New Physicians

HOUSTON , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergy & ENT Associates adds four new physicians within their group to the existing fifteen offices throughout the Houston area. The private allergy specialty practice added Dr. Alma Rosibel Cruz to their Kingwood , Spring , and The Woodlands ...

New High Resolution Ultrasound Provides Information Women Want About Their Silicone Gel Implants

Dr. Marc Salzman Participating in Study to Help Women More Easily Determine if Their Silicone Gel Breast Implants Have Experienced Silent Rupture LOUISVILLE, Ky. , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Marc Salzman , along with a cohort of plastic surgeons around the nation, is offering ne...

Wambi, LLC Wins Multiple 2019 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

Takes home awards for Young Female Entrepreneur of the Year and Fastest Growing Company of the Year Amongst Worldwide Nominees. PHILADELPHIA , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wambi, LLC has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the Fastest Growing Company of the Year catego...

KitoTech Medical Named one of Top Ten Medical Device Startup Companies for 2019 by MedTech Outlook

KitoTech Medical has been named one of the top ten medical device startup companies for 2019 by the major medical device industry publication MedTech Outlook. SEATTLE , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KitoTech Medical has been named one of the top ten medical device startup companies for ...

New Science Proves NZ Invented Extract Amarasate(TM) Reduces Hunger During Intermittent Fasting

AUCKLAND, New Zealand , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The science behind a breakthrough weight management extract invented in New Zealand has been proven in a study just-published in the scientific journal Nutrients. Amarasate™ is a world-first product that uses a New Zealand -grown bitter...

Blue Cross Canassurance Forms a National Alliance With Blue Cross Life

MONTREAL , Dec. 5, 2019 /CNW/ - The Canassurance Hospital Service Association (Blue Cross ® Canassurance ™ ) and Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada will enter into a Canada -wide alliance as of January 2, 2020 . Blue Cross Canassurance will become a shareholder of Blue Cross Life,...

US FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Mushrooms Creating Big Opportunity

Financialnewsmedia.com News Commentary PALM BEACH, Florida , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year, the U.S. FDA designated psilocybin, a compound found in hallucinogenic mushrooms, as a "breakthrough therapy" for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). "This designation...

Conscious Discipline Announces Dates and Opens Registration for 2020 SEL Workshops

Two-day workshop topics include understanding trauma, teaching self-regulation, creating behavior plans for challenging children and working with students with ASD ORLANDO, Fla. , Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conscious Discipline , a leading social and emotional learning (SEL) p...