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KFSH&RC Ranked Top Valuable Healthcare Brand in Saudi Arabia and Middle East

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KFSH&RC tops the healthcare sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, recognizing it as the most valuable healthcare brand in these regions for the second year. According ...

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Amii's Upper Bound Conference Invites All to Experience the Future of AI

EDMONTON, Alberta, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) is thrilled to welcome the global AI community to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for Upper Bound , May 21-24. Billed as “not your average AI ...

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Nicklaus Children's Health System, Philips to Provide Innovative Patient and Staff Experience, Helping to Enhance Outcomes for the Smallest of Patients

April 30, 2024 Philips AI-enabled diagnostic and experiential technologies help put patients at ease while empowering staff with faster, high-quality scans and increased diagnostic confidence Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Miami, US – ...

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EAACI Congress 2024: Innovation and Advances in Allergy Treatment

Over 150 scientific sessions will be presented during the congress, focusing on advancements in environmental science, food allergies, innovations in immunotherapy, and pediatric allergies, among others. Precision medicine, AI, ...

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Philips Delivers First-quarter Results in Line With 2024 Performance Improvement Plan; Resolves the Respironics Personal Injury and Medical Monitoring Litigation in the Us for USD 1.1 Billion

April 29, 2024 First-quarter highlights Group sales amounted to EUR 4.1 billion, with comparable sales growth of 2.4% Comparable order intake -3.8%, mainly due to China USD 1.1 billion Respironics litigation settlement reached in the US ...

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Infinity Presents Preclinical Data and Phase 1 Clinical Data on IPI-549 at PI3K Keystone Symposia Conference

- Inhibition of PI3K-Gamma by IPI-549 Can Overcome Tumor Resistance to Checkpoint Inhibitors in Preclinical Models - CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, during a plenary session at the Keystone Symposia Conference, "PI3K ...

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Interpace Diagnostics Announces $4.0 Million Registered Direct Offering of Common Stock

PARSIPPANY, N.J. , Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Interpace Diagnostics Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXG)("Interpace" or the "Company"), a company that provides clinically useful molecular diagnostic tests and pathology services, today announced that ...

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ARMO BioSciences Presents New Phase 1b Clinical Data for AM0010 in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Patients at 2017 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium

-- AM0010 in Combination with FOLFOX Shows Encouraging Responses in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Patients -- REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ARMO BioSciences, Inc., a late-stage immuno-oncology company, presented new Phase ...

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Bioness StimRouter™ Neuromodulation System Clinical Data Presented At The 2017 North American Neuromodulation Society's Annual Meeting

Dr. Porter McRoberts shares benefits of peripheral nerve stimulation in managing pain in patients with Post-Stroke Shoulder Pain VALENCIA, Calif. , Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Bioness, Inc., the leading provider of state-of-the-art, ...

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Life Science Analytics Market Worth 24.73 Billion USD by 2021

PUNE, India , January 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report " Life Science Analytics Market by Type (Descriptive, Prescriptive), Application (Marketing, R&D, Compliance, SCM), Component (Software, Service), ...

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Quebec Government supports investment projects worth $132.6 million by Siemens Canada in Quebec

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND , Jan. 20, 2017 /CNW/ - Today at the World Economic Forum at Davos , Siemens AG CEO Joe Kaeser and Quebec Premiere Philippe Couillard, together with the Minister of Economy, Science and Innovation and Minister responsible ...

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Worthy Start of the Year for Biotech Companies

NEW YORK , January 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- http://www.Financialbuzz.com - According to World Health Organization, cancer is one of leading causes of death worldwide. There were 8.2 million cancer related deaths in 2012. Although the number ...

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CytoSorbents Launches VetResQ™ for U.S. Veterinary Market

VetResQ Adds Advanced, First-In-Kind Blood Purification Treatment of Inflammatory Toxins to the U.S. Veterinary Market. Debuts at American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Post-Graduate Review Conference. ...

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Ginkgo Bioworks Acquires Leading Synthetic DNA Provider Gen9

Acquisition brings unprecedented scale and speed to organism design BOSTON , Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks, the organism company, announced today the acquisition of Gen9, a pioneer in the synthesis and assembly of DNA. The ...

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The Role of Prunes in Bone Health

BARCELONA, Spain , January 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As the demographic shift to an older population continues, a growing number of men and women will be diagnosed with osteoporosis. In addition to existing drug therapies, certain lifestyle and ...

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Atlantic Provinces and Bell Let's Talk partner on $2 million funding program for child and youth mental health

Governments of New Brunswick , Newfoundland and Labrador , Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island match $1 million Bell Let's Talk donation to Strongest Families Institute HALIFAX , Jan. 20, 2017 /CNW/ - Bell Let's Talk and all 4 ...

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EMXAT Completes Breakthrough Scientific Innovations Required to Enable Future Device Development for Non-Invasive, Early-Stage Detection of Diseases, Presence of Explosives, Bio-Terrorism and Hospital-Acquired Infections

MELBOURNE, Fla. , Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EMX Advanced Technologies, LLC (EMXAT) today announced that it has successfully achieved a significant scientific milestone toward the development of the company's Real-Time Laser Spectroscopy ...

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Palladian Health Adds Opioid Management Module to its Portfolio of Integrated Health Care Programs

BUFFALO, N.Y. , Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Palladian Health, a leading provider of quality integrated health programs, has announced the launch of an opioid management program which assists physicians in adhering to new guidelines on opioids ...

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Interpace Diagnostics Announces New Partnership with Israeli Specialty Services Provider

PARSIPPANY, N.J. , Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Interpace Diagnostics Corp. ("Interpace" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: IDXG), a company that provides clinically useful molecular diagnostic tests and pathology services for evaluating risks of ...

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GrowGeneration Officially Opens its 11th Store in Las Vegas and is added to MJIC's Marijuana Index

DENVER , January 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- GrowGeneration Corp. (OTCQB:GRWG), GrowGeneration ("GrowGen" or the "Company") one of the largest specialty retail hydroponic and organic gardening store chains, selling to both the commercial and home ...

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Worldwide Healthcare Natural Language Processing (NLP) Market is Expected to be Worth US$4.3 bn by 2024: Efforts to Reduce Incidental Errors Ensure Swift Uptake | TMR

ALBANY, New York , January 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The top three players leading the pack in the global healthcare natural language processing market held a share of 41% in 2015. IBM Corporation, Apple, Inc., and Microsoft Corporation emerged ...

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Drug Makers Stocks on Investors' Radar -- Synergy Pharma, Novo Nordisk, Sucampo Pharma, and Pernix Therapeutics

NEW YORK , January 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Stock-Callers.com today evaluates the following Drug Manufacturers equities: Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: SGYP), Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO), Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMP), ...

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Accriva Diagnostics Acquired by Werfen and Instrumentation Laboratory

SAN DIEGO , Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Accriva Diagnostics, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company, announced today the definitive agreement with Werfen, a privately held medical diagnostics firm headquartered in Barcelona, Spain , and its ...

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Technical Reports on REIT Stocks -- Omega Healthcare Investors, Senior Housing Properties Trust, GEO Group, and CareTrust REIT

NEW YORK , January 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare Facilities REITs hold interest in senior housing facilities, skilled nursing facilities, medical office buildings, and hospitals. Some companies in this sector may hold interest in only ...

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PharmaBoardroom Releases ‘Healthcare and Life Sciences Review Luxembourg’

LONDON , January 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaBoardroom today releases its new 59 page Healthcare & Life Sciences Review Luxembourg 2017. This report offers companies, investors, policymakers, and stakeholders crucial insight into ...

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Merck and Genea Open Centre of Excellence for Fertility

DARMSTADT, Germany , January 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Not intended for U.S. based media    Merck is broadening its efforts to support ART clinics to achieve excellence for patients   Through leading edge education and ...

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ApolloMed Announces That APA ACO Has Been Selected By CMS As A Next Generation ACO

BUILDS UPON VALUE-BASED POPULATION HEALTH MANAGEMENT PLATFORM GLENDALE, Calif. , Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. ("ApolloMed" or "the Company") (OTC: AMEH), an integrated population health management company, ...

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Suture Market 2021 Major Regions Development Status

PUNE, India , January 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ReportsnReports.com adds Market Research Report on Global Suture Industry published in Jan 2017 to the Medical Devices intelligence collection of its store. Browse 241 tables and figures, 34 ...

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Avillion Strengthens Clinical and Regulatory Development Capabilities with the Appointment of Mark Weinberg as Chief Medical Officer

LONDON , January 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Avillion LLP, a co-developer and financier of late-stage pharmaceutical product candidates, announces the appointment of Mark Weinberg , MD MBA as Chief Medical Officer. Dr Weinberg will be based in ...

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Power Toothbrush Market Analysis for Growth, Industry Share and Key Manufacturers by Regions 2016 to 2020

PUNE, India , January 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- 2016 Industry Research Report on Power Toothbrush Market is a depth research report on Power Toothbrush Industry that would help to know the world's major regional market conditions of Power ...

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ApolloMed Announces That APA ACO, Inc. Has Been Chosen As A Next Generation Accountable Care Organization

GLENDALE, Calif. , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. ("ApolloMed" or "the Company") (OTC: AMEH), an integrated population health management company, today announced that one of its subsidiaries, APA ACO , Inc. has ...

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2017 Taiwan Automated Microbiology Market: Molecular Diagnostics, Identification, Susceptibility, Blood Culture, Urine Screening, Immunodiagnostics-- Specimen, Test, and Sales Forecasts, Competitive Strategies, Opportunities

LONDON , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This new report from VPGMarketResearch.com examines current and emerging assays; forecasts volume and sales for molecular diagnostic, microbial identification, antibiotic susceptibility, blood culture, ...

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2017 Philippines Automated Microbiology Market: Molecular Diagnostics, Identification, Susceptibility, Blood Culture, Urine Screening, Immunodiagnostics-- Specimen, Test, and Sales Forecasts, Competitive Strategies, Opportunities

LONDON , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This new report from VPGMarketResearch.com examines current and emerging assays; forecasts volume and sales for molecular diagnostic, microbial identification, antibiotic susceptibility, blood culture, ...

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Opioid Induced Constipation Treatment Market:: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2015 - 2023

NEW YORK , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This report on the opioid induced constipation treatment market studies the current and future scenario of the global market. Large number of chronic pain sufferers is responsible for rising opioid ...

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The Top 200 Molecular Diagnostics Companies Worldwide

NEW YORK , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you know? - As of June 30, 2016 , QIAGEN employed 4,600 people in over 35 locations worldwide. - OvaGene is unlike any other molecular diagnostics company; their only focus in on women's pelvic ...

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Global Hearing Aids Market (by Devices, Implant Types, OTC Amplifiers, Diagnostic Instruments), Sales Volume, Company Analysis and Forecast to 2022

LONDON , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The global hearing aids market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 5% during the period 2017 - 2022. The growing prevalence of hearing impairment coupled with an expanding global geriatric ...

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Microelectronic Medical Implant Market Analysis & Trends - Product(Neurostimulators, Cardiac Implant, Spinal Fusion Stimulators, Ear Implants, Ocular Implants and Drug infusion), Technology (RF Technology, Sensors and Miniaturization) - Forecast to 2025

LONDON , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Microelectronic Medical Implant Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 9.6% over the next decade to reach approximately $57.12 billion by 2025. Some of the prominent trends that the ...

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Surgical Equipment/Instruments Market Analysis By Product (Sutures & Staplers, Handheld & Electrosurgical Devices), By Application (Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cardiovascular, Orthopedic), And Segment Forecasts, 2014 - 2025

NEW YORK , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The global surgical equipment market is anticipated to reach a value of USD 20.3 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The rapidly escalating number of minimally ...

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The Top 100 Distributors of Molecular Diagnostics Worldwide

NEW YORK , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you know? - Molecular diagnostics has been the cornerstone of Finnish company, Immuno Diagnostic Oy's business for over 20 years. - Q Bioscience Co., Ltd. has been Abbott Molecular's distributor ...

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India Ophthalmic Devices Market Outlook to 2022 - Cataract Surgery Devices, Intraocular Lens (IOL), Vitreo Retinal Surgery Devices, Glaucoma Surgery Devices, Ophthalmic Lasers, Ophthalmic Diagnostic Equipment and Vision Care

NEW YORK , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- India Ophthalmic Devices Market Outlook to 2022 - Cataract Surgery Devices, Intraocular Lens (IOL), Vitreo Retinal Surgery Devices, Glaucoma Surgery Devices, Ophthalmic Lasers, Ophthalmic Diagnostic ...

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Vanda Pharmaceuticals to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Financial Results on February 15, 2017

WASHINGTON , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Conference Call and Webcast to Follow Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (NASDAQ: VNDA) today announced it will release results for the fourth quarter of 2016 on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 , after ...

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China Aged Care Industry Report, 2016-2020

LONDON , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- China entered the aging society early in 1999. By the end of 2015, China's population aged over 60 reached 222 million and the old-age dependency ratio 13.9%. By 2020, China's population aged over 60 ...

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8 Arrested in Guinea for Illicit Sale of Antimalarial Drugs

USAID Office of Inspector General Moves to Stop Theft of U.S.-Funded Commodities CONAKRY, Guinea , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This week, an investigation by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of ...

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Global Hormonal Contraceptives Market Analysis & Trends -Product Type (Injection, Implantation, Intrauterine Device (IUD), Oral Pill, Skin Patch), Hormone, Method - Forecast to 2025

LONDON , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Hormonal Contraceptives Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around XX% over the next decade to reach approximately $XX million by 2025. Some of the prominent trends that the market is ...

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Global Dental Bone Graft Substitutes Market Analysis & Trends Product (Osteograf, Bio OSS, Grafton), Graft Type (Allograft, Synthetic Bone Graft, Demineralized, Allograft, Xenograft), Application - Forecast to 2025

NEW YORK , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Dental Bone Graft Substitutes Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 10.1% over the next decade to reach approximately $990.3 million by 2025. Some of the prominent trends that the ...

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Applied Food Sciences Inc. Opens State-of-the-art Innovation Center

Applied Food Sciences, Inc. (AFS) invests in the University of Iowa choosing its BioVentures Center (BVC) to be location for the company's newest branch for plant-based ingredient innovation. AUSTIN, Texas , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  ...

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Drug And Gene Delivery Devices Market Analysis By Drug Delivery Type (Oral, Inhalation, Transdermal, Injectable, Ocular, Nasal, Topical), By Gene Delivery Vector (Viral, Non-viral), By Gene Delivery Type (In situ, Ex vivo), And Segment Forecasts, 2014 - 2025

NEW YORK , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The global drug and gene delivery systems market is expected to reach USD 786.9 Billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising investment by the market players to ...

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Smoking Tobacco in Australia, 2016

LONDON , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Summary The Australian market for tobacco products is in long-term decline due to strong anti-tobacco laws, high taxes, and low smoking rates among consumers. However, as of 2015, smoking tobacco ...

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Biomaterials Market by Type of Materials & Application - Global Forecast to 2021

LONDON , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The biomaterials market is projected to reach 149.17 billion by 2021 million from 70.90 billion in 2016, at a CAGR of 16.0%. Factors such as increasing funds and grants by governments worldwide, rising ...

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Immunomodulators Market Analysis By Product (Immunosuppressant, Immunostimulants, Vaccines, Antibodies), By Application (Oncology, Respiratory, HIV), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2014 - 2025

NEW YORK , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The global immunomodulators market is expected to reach USD 233.7 billion by 2025, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is anticipated to be predominantly driven by high ...

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Virology Market: By Type (Diagnosing Test, Viral Infection Controlling Methods & others); By Application (Skin & Soft Tissue Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections & others); By End-User & By Region-Forecast (2016-2022)

LONDON , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Virology is a branch of microbiological or pathological science which involves the study of viruses and virus-like agents. Virology focuses on the following aspects of viruses: their structure, ...

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Germany Cataract Surgery Devices Market Outlook to 2022

LONDON , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Germany Cataract Surgery Devices Market Outlook to 2022 Summary GlobalData's new report, "Germany Cataract Surgery Devices Market Outlook to 2022", provides key market data on the Germany Cataract ...

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Procedure Trays Market: By Product Type (Angiography Procedure Tray, Opthalmic Procedure Tray, Operating Room Procedure Tray and Anaesthesia Room Procedure Tray); By End-Users & By Region-Forecast (2016-2022)

LONDON , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A Procedure Tray, Custom Procedure Tray, or CPT, can be defined as a pre-packaged set of medical devices, designed to provide all the disposable items required for a surgical intervention and presented in ...

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Carotenoids Market Analysis By Source (Natural, Synthetic), By Product (Beta-Carotene, Lutein, Lycopene, Astaxanthin, Zeaxanthin, Canthaxanthin), By Application (Food, Supplements, Feed, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics), And Segment Forecasts, 2014 - 2025

NEW YORK , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The global carotenoids market is expected to reach USD 1.74 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing application in human food, animal feed, dietary ...

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Information Update - Health Canada advises that the drug hCG is not authorized or proven effective for weight loss

OTTAWA , Jan. 19, 2017 /CNW/ - At this time of year, when some are considering weight loss options, Health Canada wishes to advise Canadians that hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is not authorized or proven as a weight loss aid, and could ...

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LifeCare Health Partners Opens 49-Bed Freestanding Behavioral Health Hospital

Facility provides inpatient treatment for individuals managing mental health disorders PITTSBURGH , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeCare Health Partners has announced the opening of LifeCare Behavioral Health Hospital, a freestanding, ...

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Vascular Stents Market: By Material (Metal Stents, Standard Polymeric Stents, and Biodegradable Polymeric Stents) & By Region-Forecast (2016-2022)

LONDON , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Vascular stents are tiny wire mesh tubes made up of metal or plastic mesh like materials and are placed into blood vessels, arteries or other hollow structures to open narrowed vessels and reduce the ...

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FDA's "The Real Cost" campaign found to be effective at preventing youth smoking

WASHINGTON , Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Statement of Robin Koval , CEO and President,  Truth Initiative  on today's news from the CDC's  Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report  ( MMWR ) that finds the FDA's The Real Cost is ...

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Dubai's International Humanitarian City to Triple in Size

DUBAI , UAE, January 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision made in response to sharp rise in demand for emergency aid   IHC to expand a further 300,000 square feet of space for aid provisions   HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum , ...

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