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Casey House Creates Fictitious Drug, Stigmavir, to Smash HIV Stigma Within the Health Care System

TORONTO, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casey House – a hospital unlike any other providing care to those living with and at risk of HIV – today announces the launch of its latest advocacy campaign, Stigmavir. This initiative aims to ...

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Global Leaders Gather to Exchange Best Practices in Liver Health Policy

Geneva, Switzerland, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Liver Institute (GLI) convened esteemed global leaders for an event on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, entitled “Together for Better Liver ...

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Numab Therapeutics Announces Johnson & Johnson to Acquire its Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Yellow Jersey Therapeutics Including Rights to NM26, a Bi-Specific Antibody for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis

J&J will gain full rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize NM26 globally for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and follow-on indications Under the agreement terms, J&J will pay $1.25 billion to acquire Yellow Jersey Therapeutics, ...

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Outdated Perceptions and Practices Fuelling Mental Health Crisis, New Economist Impact Study Reveals

  International analysis of mental health provision in eight G20 countries reveals stigma, a shortage of mental health professionals and inconsistent availability and quality of care are creating barriers to vital mental health care services ...

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Arvinas Presents New Preclinical Data on Oral Androgen Receptor PROTAC at ASCO 2017 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium

- Data show robust degradation of androgen receptor in vitro and in vivo NEW HAVEN, Conn. , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Arvinas LLC, a private biotechnology company creating a new class of drugs based on protein degradation, today ...

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- The Jack Brewer Foundation/

In the news release, CitiHope and JBF Worldwide Provide Nearly Millions of Dollars' Worth of Medicines to Haiti , issued 17-Feb-2017 by The Jack Brewer Foundation over PR Newswire, we are advised by the organization that the headline should ...

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10 Hospital Programs Receive National Award for Impacting Underserved Communities

ATLANTA , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten hospital-sponsored community health programs have been recognized for their innovative approaches to impacting lives in local communities around the nation. Each awardee receives $10,000 through the ...

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Particle Counters Market Worth 330.6 Million USD by 2021

PUNE, India , February 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report " Particle Counters Market by Product (Airborne Particle Counters, Liquid Particle Counters), Application (Cleanroom Monitoring, Contamination ...

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Study shows biocompatible 3D tracking system has potential to improve manual and robot-assisted surgery and interventions

WASHINGTON , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The cutting-edge biocompatible near-infrared 3D tracking system used to guide the suturing in the first smart tissue autonomous robot (STAR) surgery has the potential to improve manual and ...

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AiR Healthcare Solutions Personalizes Client Care Using Tribridge Health360 Care Coordination

Real-time access to integrated client information helps ensure better outcomes for behavioral health populations TAMPA, Fla. , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AiR Healthcare Solutions (AiR) , an international provider of disease management ...

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OWC Pharmaceutical Research to Present at Lyons Capital’s Wall Street Conference

Industry Leader And OWC Advisory Board Member, Jeffrey Friedland, To Speak At The Conference And Introduce OWC Management PETACH TIKVA, Israel , February 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp. (OTCQB: OWCP), ("OWC" or ...

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Immune Pharmaceuticals Announces the launch of REMAIN ™ , an international Overall Survival study with Ceplene® and low dose Proleukin® in REmission MAINtenance in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Ceplene Currently Approved in Europe and Israel NEW YORK , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Immune Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: IMNP), will announce on Monday, February 20 th , 2017 at the Acute Leukemia XVI symposium in Munich, Germany ...

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Global Ablation Technologies Market Forecast 2017-2027

LONDON , February 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cryoablation, Electrical, Endometrial Hydrothermal, Laser/Light, Microwave, Radiofrequency, Ultrasound, Cardiovascular, Gynaecology, Musculoskeletal, Ophthalmology, Urology The global ablation ...

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CitiHope and JBF Worldwide Provide Nearly Millions of Dollars' Worth of Medicines to Haiti

The partners will continue to work to provide medicine to promote the health and well-being of Haitians MIAMI , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In partnership with CitiHope , Panexus Haiti and Friends for Good Health , The Jack ...

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CoverMyMeds Expands RxChangeRequest Service at No Cost to Network, Commits to Interoperate with Any Willing Trading Organization

CoverMyMeds to facilitate all RxChangeRequest transactions, eliminating new development requirements for pharmacy system and EHR suppliers COLUMBUS, Ohio , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CoverMyMeds, a leading electronic prior authorization ...

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Major Canadian airlines confirm safety protocols in place for flight crews

Transport Canada to consult stakeholders on health and safety in aviation industry OTTAWA , Feb. 17, 2017 /CNW/ - On January 5, 2017 , Transport Minister Marc Garneau asked all airlines operating in Canada to confirm their safety ...

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Americans' Favorable Outlook on the Cannabis Market

NEW YORK , February 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent report by Streetwise Reports estimates that the cannabis market crossed $6.7 billion from the U.S. alone in 2016, and that sales of cannabis are set to rise to $22.8 billion ...

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Legal Cannabis Sales to Accelerate

NEW YORK , February 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis is arguably the fastest growing industry in the world, according to a research report by Arcview Market Research. Regulated cannabis sales in North America totaled $6.9 billion in 2016, ...

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Wound Care Technologies, Inc. Achieves ISO 13485 Certification

An important quality control criterion for international markets. CHANHASSEN, Minn. , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Wound Care Technologies, Inc. is pleased to have received ISO 13485 certification as a medical device manufacturer and ...

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Biomarkers Market Worth 53.34 Billion USD by 2021

PUNE, India , February 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report " Biomarkers Market by Product (Consumables, Service), Type (Safety, Efficacy, Validation), Disease Indication (Cancer, Cardiovascular Disorders), ...

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American Legion asks VA Secretary to reverse Black Hills call

WASHINGTON , Feb, 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Commander Charles E. Schmidt of The American Legion is calling on VA Secretary David Shulkin to reverse the department's decision made under the previous secretary to end needed ...

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Intelligent Medical Objects (IMO) Announces Strategic Investment from Ascension Ventures

NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent Medical Objects, Inc. (IMO), a market leader in medical terminology solutions for electronic health record (EHR) systems, today announced that Ascension Ventures (AV), a strategic ...

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Noble Capital Markets Initiates Research Coverage on ESSA Pharma Inc. (EPIX)

Noble Capital Markets, a leading small-cap focused investment firm, announces the initiation of research coverage of ESSA Pharma. NEW YORK , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Capital Markets announced today that it has initiated research ...

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How These Medical Equipment Stocks are Faring? -- Smith & Nephew, ABIOMED, Nevro, and Steris

NEW YORK , February 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, February 16, 2017 , the NASDAQ Composite and the S&P 500 edged lower at the closing bell, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average continued its bullish streak above the 20,000 ...

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XTL Biopharmaceuticals Announces $2.5 Million Registered Direct Offering

RAANANA, Israel , February 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: XTLB) (TASE:XTLB.TA) ("XTL" or the "Company") , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for autoimmune diseases, today ...

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AbbVie Announces $5 Billion Increase to Stock Repurchase Program

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) has authorized a $5 billion increase to AbbVie's existing stock repurchase program. Purchases may be made from time to time in ...

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Biotech Stocks Under Scanner -- Celldex Therapeutics, Achillion Pharma, Vertex Pharma, and Concordia

NEW YORK , February 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Stock-Callers.com has aligned four equities in the Biotech industry for assessment this morning, and they are Celldex Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: CLDX), Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHN), ...

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PDL BioPharma to Present at the 2017 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- PDL BioPharma, Inc. (PDL) (NASDAQ: PDLI) today announced that John P. McLaughlin , PDL's president and chief executive officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2017 RBC Capital ...

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BE OPEN Creative Think Tank Announces the Winner of its First Video Open-call, Devoted to Exploring Design and Nature

LONDON , February 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The BE OPEN Foundation is happy to announce the winner of its first ever video open-call BE OPEN Design Nature. The open-call - held from 7 November to 20 December - aimed to address the creative ...

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China Cord Blood Corporation to Report Third Quarter and First Nine Months Fiscal 2017 Financial Results

HONG KONG , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Earnings Call Scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET on February 27 , 2017 China Cord Blood Corporation (NYSE: CO) (the "Company") today announced that it plans to release financial results for the ...

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Elsevier Features Award-winning Integrated Clinical Decision Support Solutions at HIMSS17

PHILADELPHIA , February 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- C are Planning, a 2017 KLAS Category Leader Award winner, to be featured with Elsevier ' s other world-class clinical decision support solutions   Elsevier , a world-leading provider ...

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Virtual Press Office Exhibitor Profiles: 2017 HIMSS Conference & Exhibition

The 2017 HIMSS Conference & Exhibition is in Orlando from February 19-23 NEW YORK , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The following event roundup from Virtual Press Office is a list of featured exhibitors for the 2017 HIMSS Conference & ...

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Parallax Health Management Announces Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Exclusive Partnership with TeliVita®

Drive Medical and Domtar Attends Product Lines to be Cross Marketed and Sold along with PHM Remote Patient Monitoring Systems SANTA MONICA, Calif. , Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallax Health Management, Inc. ("PHM"), a wholly owned ...

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ProLung Announces the Appointment of Dr. Robin L. Smith to its Board of Directors

SALT LAKE CITY , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ProLung, a predictive analytics and risk stratification company that has developed a novel, cost effective, and non-invasive test to identify cancerous and noncancerous lung nodules, announced ...

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Blue Desert Software (AgendaTrac) Announces Integration Partnership with Textra Healthcare

AgendaTrac Takes Creating Agendas and Meeting Management to the Next Level so Businesses can Transform the Way that Meetings are Conducted SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Desert Software LLC, a leading provider of SaaS ...

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Brian Ellis Michael, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

NEW OXFORD, Pa. , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Ellis Michael, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare. Dr. Michael is an Endocrinologist with Wellspan York Hospital. Offering an ...

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Preparative and Process Chromatography Market by Type, Products, End User - Global Forecasts to 2021

NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The global preparative and process chromatography market is expected to reach USD 7.88 billion by 2021 from USD 5.49 billion in 2016, at a CAGR of 7.5%. On the basis of type, the preparative and ...

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Dr. Donna M. Mendes Inducted Into the Library of Congress as First Female African American Vascular Surgeon in the U.S. and Being Honored at The Harlem Fine Arts show's Opening Gala in New York

NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Black History Month, Dr. Donna M. Mendes is being honored as an African American in Medicine (AIM) at The Harlem Fine Arts show's opening reception on Thursday, February 16th at the ...

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Global Water-based Personal Lubricant Market 2016-2020

NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- About Water-Based Personal LubricantWater based lubricants are the most commonly used personal lubricants and are safe for use with condoms and other sex toys such as dildos. They generally contain ...

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Growth Opportunities in the Global Carpet and Rug Market, December 2016

NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Trends, opportunities and forecast in this market to 2021 by product type (woven, tufted, knotted, other), by end use type (residential, non-residential [healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, ...

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Global Allergy Partnering 2010 to 2017

NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Summary Provides understanding and access to the allergy partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies. Description The Global Allergy Partnering Terms and ...

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Global Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Partnering 2010 to 2017

NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Summary Provides understanding and access to the systemic lupus erythematosus partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies. Description The Global Systemic ...

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MiMedx Announces Release Date for 2016 Full Year Results

MARIETTA, Ga. , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- MiMedx Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDXG), the leading regenerative medicine company utilizing human amniotic tissue and patent-protected processes to develop and market advanced products and therapies for ...

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Global Huntington's Disease Partnering 2010 to 2017

NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Summary Provides understanding and access to the Huntington's disease partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies. Description The Global Huntington's ...

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Global Transplantation Partnering 2010 to 2017

NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Summary Provides understanding and access to the transplantation partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies. Description The Global Transplantation ...

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Capricor Therapeutics Provides Update on Natriuretic Peptide Program

To focus efforts on advancing cardiac cell and exosome-based therapeutic candidates LOS ANGELES , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAPR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing first-in-class ...

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Global Accident & Emergency Partnering 2010 to 2017

NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Summary Provides understanding and access to the accident and emergency partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies. Description The Global Accident & ...

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Global Inflammatory Bowel Disease Partnering 2010 to 2017

NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Summary Provides understanding and access to the inflammatory bowel disease partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies. Description The Global Inflammatory ...

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Global Carotenoids Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2025

NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Carotenoids Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 5.1% over the next decade to reach approximately $1.95 billion by 2025. Some of the prominent trends that the market is witnessing ...

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Hands-On Program Teaches Young Minds About Brain Health

Parachute and Economical Insurance Partner for Brain Waves TORONTO , Feb. 16, 2017 /CNW/ - Young Canadians are most vulnerable to preventable injuries, which account for more deaths than all other causes combined. Every year, nearly 23,000 ...

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Global Hypercholesterolemia Partnering 2010 to 2017

NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- S ummary The Hypercholesterolemia Partnering 2010-2015 report provides understanding and access to the hypercholesterolemia partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading ...

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Notice of Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. Q4 and Year-End 2016 Conference Call

MISSISSAUGA, ON , Feb. 16, 2017 /CNW/ - Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX:CPH) today announced it will host a conference call its Q4 and full-year 2016 financial results on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Q4 AND YEAR-END 2016 CONFERENCE CALL ...

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WebMD Announces Exploration Of Strategic Alternatives

NEW YORK , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD), the leading source of health information, today announced that its Board of Directors, working together with its management team and legal and financial advisors, has ...

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WMIC 2017: IMAGinING the Future Call for Abstracts

WMIS Extends the WMIC Abstract deadline to March 15, 2017 CULVER CITY, Calif. , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Serving as the international forum for cutting edge research designed to speed the discovery of more and better ...

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U.S. Chamber Foundation Announces Winners of Healthy10 Awards

Ten Cross-Sector Partnerships Recognized for Community Health Initiatives WASHINGTON , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, today announced ...

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AMN Healthcare Announces Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2016 Results

Quarterly revenue of $488 million, up 21% over prior year; GAAP EPS of $0.54 and adjusted EPS of $0.62 (1) Operating margin represents income from operations divided by revenue. (2) Effective as of January 1, 2016, we ...

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Cantel Medical to Expand Direct Sales Operations in Australia

Company to acquire its Medivators®-branded procedural products and endoscope reprocessing business from CR Kennedy LITTLE FALLS, N.J. , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  CANTEL MEDICAL CORP. (NYSE:CMD), a leading global company dedicated to ...

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Aralez to Present at the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aralez Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ARLZ) (TSX: ARZ), a global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that executive management will participate in the RBC Capital Markets Global ...

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Faith and Healthcare: T.B. Joshua Finances A Young Boy's Throat Surgery

LAGOS, Nigeria , February 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- UN ' s Sustainable Development Goal 3, which promotes health and well-being for all, helps balance healthcare provision and healthcare financing, as well as address ing various ...

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MDNA Begins Global Roll-Out with Appointment of Distribution Partner in South Korea

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- MDNA Life Sciences Inc. (MDNA), a molecular diagnostics company revolutionizing the development of liquid biopsy tests based on the mitochondrial genome, announces that it has entered into ...

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David A. Little, DDS, Named Clinical Director of OsteoReady Practical Implant Solutions

BOSTON , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- OsteoReady is pleased to welcome Dr. David A. Little , a 33-year dental veteran, innovative leader, and researcher in dental implant and restoration as Clinical Director. Dr. Little is renowned ...

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FORTIFIED HEALTH SECURITY TO POWER CLOUDWAVE'S NEW OPSUS DEFEND MANAGED CYBERSECURITY OFFERING FOR HOSPITALS

New services are designed to meet the specific security and compliance requirements of hospitals and healthcare organizations FRANKLIN, Tenn. , Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Fortified Health Security , a leader in information ...

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