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Derm-biome Pharmaceuticals' Topical Therapy Shows Positive Results in Preclinical Skin Cancer Trial: Drug Prevents the Development of Precancerous Skin Conditions and Treats Existing Skin Cancers With No Observable Side Effects

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The rates of precancerous skin conditions and skin cancers are soaring in many parts of the world. Actinic keratosis (AK) is the most common form of precancer, with over 40 ...

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London Research & Pharmaceuticals presents the Advancement of LRP-661, their Oral Cannabidiol Sulphate Drug Candidate at the Prestigious Epilepsy Therapies & Diagnostics Development (ETDD) XVII Conference in Miami

LONDON, Ontario, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- London Research & Pharmaceuticals has recently publicized data about its lead compound LRP-661 or Cannabidiol sulphate (CBDS), highlighting its safety, efficacy, bioavailability, and ...

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Dr. Paul Vitenas Inducted Into The Realself Hall Of Fame For High Patient Ratings And Ongoing Commitment To Consumer Education

Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery founder, Dr. Paul Vitenas, was recently honored for his superior work and commitment to patient education by RealSelf. Inducted into the 2019 RealSelf Hall of Fame, Dr. Vitenas is one of the top 1,000 aesthetic doctors ...

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Cincinnati Native Gina Siegel Brings Caring Transitions to East Side

Caring Transitions of Cincinnati East serves east-side communities including Hyde Park, Terrace Park, Indian Hill, Mariemont, Mt. Lookout, Oakley, Pleasant Ridge, Kenwood, Blue Ash, Montgomery, Anderson, Newtown and Camp Dennison. HYDE PARK, ...

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Abbott Declares 381st Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today declared a quarterly common dividend of 32 cents per share. This marks the 381 st consecutive quarterly dividend to be paid by Abbott since ...

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Announcing Society for Tennis Medicine and Science 2019 Tennis Medicine Conference

Dr. Alejandro Badia, Conference Course Co-Chair and Hand and Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgeon says Tennis Medicine Conference set for Miami Open is about keeping tennis players healthy. MIAMI , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Where else ...

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Modern Acupuncture Opens First Minnesota Clinic In Minnetonka

Nation's fastest growing health and wellness franchise brings accessible and affordable acupuncture to Minnetonka. MINNETONKA, Minn. , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Modern Acupuncture™, the first franchise to make the natural health ...

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Acid Reflux Product Provides Relief with Top Rating from TopConsumerReviews.com

Nexium, a leading Acid Reflux product, receives the highest ranking available from TopConsumerReviews.com. OVERLAND, Kan., Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TopConsumerReviews.com recently gave a best-in-class 5 star rating to Nexium, a ...

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Triple W Wins 2019 DEVIES Award for Best Innovation in Healthcare for DFree

First Health Wearable Device for Urinary Incontinence - Monitors Bladder With Ultrasound and Notifies You When It's Time to Go SAN DIEGO , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Triple W, an innovator of connected health devices, today ...

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If you purchased dental supplies or equipment directly from Henry Schein, Patterson, Benco, or Burkhart, an $80 million class action settlement may affect you

PHILADELPHIA , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by Berger Montague regarding the Dental Supplies Antitrust Litigation . An $80 million cash Settlement has been reached in a lawsuit known as In re ...

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World's Largest Health Food Festival Returns to Atlanta

Over 100 Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Keto and Plant-Based Brands, Free Classes and More at Nourished Festival ATLANTA , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nourished: The Gluten Free, Allergy & Specialty Diet Festival , formerly The ...

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Talamus Health Inc. Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2019

Talamus is an Africa Focused Health-Tech company which provides mobile based comprehensive healthcare marketplace with patient controlled interoperability. Talamus is currently active in South Africa, Ghana and Nigeria with further plans for ...

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Leading Prenatal App Babyscripts Receives Award from HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)

Babyscripts selected as a Phase 1 winner in MCHB's Grand Challenge: Remote Pregnancy Monitoring WASHINGTON , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Babyscripts , the leading virtual care platform for managing obstetrics, was announced as a ...

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Protenus CEO to Present on Healthcare's Evolving Privacy Threat Landscape

Protenus CEO and Co-founder to speak on the ongoing threats to patient data at HIPAA Summit in Washington D.C. BALTIMORE , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- "15 million patient records were breached in 2018, almost triple of what the industry ...

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Canopy Growth Appoints Dr. Danial Schecter as Director, Global Medical Services

SMITHS FALLS, ON , Feb. 22, 2019 /CNW/ - Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Danial Schecter as Director of Global Medical Services. Dr. Schecter ...

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Indian High Court in Chennai Delivers a Decisive Product Patent Victory to Kibow Biotech Inc Specializing in Kidney Health Supplement "Renadyl™" - the Flagship Product for its "Enteric Dialysis®" Platform Technology

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kibow Biotech Inc is pleased to announce that it has achieved a significant victory with its India patent in a lawsuit brought by La Renon an Ahmedabad based company.  [Patent No. ...

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Ignite International Brands Terminates Letter of Intent to Acquire Gen X Biosciences Corp.

(CSE: BILZ) VAUGHAN, ON , Feb. 22, 2019 /CNW/ - Ignite International Brands, Ltd. (formerly Green Axis Capital Corp.) (the "Company" or "Ignite") announces that, as a result of its due diligence, it has terminated its letter of intent to ...

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Altruista Health to Partner with the National MLTSS Health Plan Association

CMO Joins 2019 MLTSS Advisory Council on Medicaid Legislative Strategy RESTON, Va. , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Altruista Health today announced it will partner with the National MLTSS Health Plan Association in 2019 and contribute ...

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FDA and Intellectual Property Strategies for Medical Device Technologies

Facet announces the availability of a new book, "FDA and Intellectual Property Strategies for Medical Device Technologies", in which two of Facet's regulatory experts were contributing authors. WAYNE, Pa. , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ ...

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Daiichi Sankyo Shifts Several Top Leaders to New Roles for Company's Launch into its Next Growth Phase

- Dr. Junichi Koga to become new global Head of Research & Development Unit and Co-Chair of the company's Global Executive Meeting of R&D (GEMRAD), the top decision-making body in R&D TOKYO and MUNICH and BASKING RIDGE, N.J. , Feb. 22, 2019 ...

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AbbVie and Voyager Therapeutics Announce Collaboration to Develop Vectorized Antibodies to Treat Parkinson's Disease and Other Synucleinopathies

- Deal expands collaborative efforts on vectorized antibodies to target pathological species of alpha-synuclein NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV), a global biopharmaceutical ...

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Starboard to Nominate a Full Slate of Highly Qualified Director Candidates for Election at Magellan Health's 2019 Annual Meeting

NEW YORK , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Starboard Value LP (together with its affiliates, "Starboard"), one of the largest shareholders of Magellan Health, Inc. ("Magellan" or the "Company")(NASDAQ: MGLN), with an ownership interest of ...

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Roswell Park Presentations at TCT Meeting Focus on Tools for Predicting Patient Outcomes

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center experts were invited to highlight ways to optimize the care of patient undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, also known as bone marrow transplant, during the TCT/Transplantation and Cellular ...

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Soriant Solutions, the Industry Leader in Support Services Consulting, Announced the Company Will Be Expanding their Higher Education Consulting Services

Soriant Solutions proudly adds to their Education Consulting Services to create new opportunities for Colleges and Universities. MILTON, Ga., Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Soriant Solutions is proud to expand their Education Consulting ...

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Centene Corporation Announces Formation Of Social Health Bridge To Address Social Determinants Of Health

ST. LOUIS , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today that it has formed Social Health Bridge™ Trust to help community based organizations and healthcare entities work more effectively to address the social ...

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Capacit'e Infraprojects Successfully Completes Construction of Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre in A Record Time of 10 Months

MUMBAI , February 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Capacit'e Infraprojects Limited, a fast growing construction company providing end-to-end services for residential, commercial and institutional building, completed the construction of Tata Trust's ...

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Sebamed Presents Ideal Baby Skincare Routine Products to be Used From Day 1

MUMBAI , February 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sebamed is a world pioneer in pH 5.5 based products and is marketed in India by USV Pvt. Ltd . Ideal baby skincare products will aim toward protecting the baby's acid mantle as it is crucial to the ...

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Carol Bustos Nominated for 2019 Folio: Digital Awards Audience Engagement/Community Manager of the Year

The Lynx Group's digital communications manager is among the first to be nominated for this award. CRANBURY, N.J. , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Lynx Group announced today that Digital Communications Manager Carol Bustos has ...

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Clinical Trial Recruitment Agency, Clinical Trial Media, Discusses Best Tips for Recruiting Patients with Digital Marketing

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Just like clinical trials are making scientific advancements, recruitment has been making digital advancements. It's becoming increasingly competitive to recruit patients and you should be using ...

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iDCI™ Draws up the HbA1C Count of People With Diabetes in key Cities

BENGALURU, February 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The India Diabetes Care Index iDCI™, introduced by Novo Nordisk Education Foundation, reveals that the three-month average HbA1c level of people with diabetes in key cities is high against the ...

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Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center Adds New Wyoming Clinic and Specialist

Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center's brand-new Gillette location and new fellowship-trained surgeon broadens comprehensive, regional accessibility, convenience and specialized care to the community of Gillette, Wyoming. RAPID CITY, S.D. , ...

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Eight Experts to Lead 2nd Annual Healthcare Compliance Symposium on April 4, 2019

The second annual Healthcare Compliance Symposium is a joint effort of Widener University Delaware Law School and First Healthcare Compliance to provide resources and learning opportunities for those entering the healthcare compliance field and ...

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Innovent Organized a Forum Discussing the Pending Launch of its Anti PD-1 Tyvyt® (Sintilimab injection) as Part of the National Mega Innovation Program in Beijing

BEIJING , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forum for the National Mega Innovation Program in conjunction with the press conference on the launch of Tyvyt ®  (fully human anti-PD-1 therapeutic monoclonal antibody, generic name: sintilimab ...

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CenterWatch Announces -- Early Bird Pricing Ends on Mar. 1 for ICH GCP E6 R2: Meeting CRO-Vendor Oversight Requirements Conference, March 27, 2019

ICH GCP E6 R2 changed the CRO-vendor oversight requirements. Do the programs pass muster? FALLS CHURCH, Va. , Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ICH GCP E6 R2 Meeting CRO-Vendor Oversight Requirements **An Interactive Workshop Presented by ...

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Without Limits Runners Essentials Daily Vitamin Formula Launches as the First Complete Daily Vitamin Formula for Runners & Endurance Athletes of all Sports

RUNNERS ESSENTIAL VITAMIN LLC: Without Limits Runners Essentials Daily Vitamin is the first formula to combine adaptogens with essential vitamins and antioxidants into a single daily formula, creating a synergistic effect to optimize performance ...

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Alimentation Couche-Tard and Canopy Growth to Support Cannabis Retail in London, Ontario

LAVAL, QC and SMITHS FALLS, ON, Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Alimentation Couche-Tard")  (TSX: ATD.A) (TSX: ATD.B) has entered into a multi-year agreement with Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy Growth") (TSX: ...

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Urology Associates: Cutting More Than Nets During That March Basketball Madness

While filling out college basketball brackets, don't forget to fill out our form to win Urology Associates' free vasectomy - a procedure that trends upward during the tournament. DENVER , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- March is known by many ...

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Statement - Minister of Indigenous Services and Cat Lake First Nation sign interim framework agreement to address housing and health challenges

OTTAWA , Feb. 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, issued the following statement regarding today's meeting with Cat Lake First Nation: "Supporting the health and safety of the people of Cat ...

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National Kidney Registry Upgrades GPS Tracking Ensuring Shipped Kidney Safety with Next Generation Technology

The National Kidney Registry and Newgate Security have announced the deployment of next generation GPS technology used to ensure the safety of human organ shipments. New smartphone based GPS tracking devises combined with real-time monitoring ...

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Self-injection Device Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2018 - 2026

NEW YORK , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Self-injection Device Market - Overview</b<This report by Transparency Market Research analyses the global self-injection devices market for the period between 2018 and 2026.An in-depth and ...

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The global gynecological devices market size is projected to reach USD billion 17.55 billion by 2026

NEW YORK , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gynecological Devices Market Analysis Report By Product (Handheld Instruments, Diagnostic Imaging Devices, Surgical Devices, Software), By Region, Competitive Landscape, And Segment Forecasts, 2019 - ...

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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of CVS Health Corporation - CVS

NEW YORK , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of CVS Health Corporation ("CVS" or the "Company") (NYSE:  CVS).  Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at ...

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The single-use airway diagnostic devices market will register a CAGR of over 8% by 2023

NEW YORK , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- About this market Lung disorders such as lunh cancer, tuberculosis, and pneumonia can affect the airways and lungs. They are primarily caused by dust, microbial infection, air pollution, smoke from ...

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The Global Hemodialysis Catheters Market size is expected to reach $ 892.4 million by 2024, rising at a market growth of 4.7% CAGR during the forecast period

NEW YORK , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Hemodialysis Catheters Market size is expected to reach $ 892.4 million by 2024, rising at a market growth of 4.7% CAGR during the forecast period.Read the full report: ...

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The Global Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Market size is expected to reach $1.8 billion by 2024, rising at a market growth of 8.1% CAGR during the forecast period

NEW YORK , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Market size is expected to reach $1.8 billion by 2024, rising at a market growth of 8.1% CAGR during the forecast period.Read the full report: ...

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PharmaEssentia and AOP Orphan Receive EU Approval of Besremi™ (Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b) for Treatment of Polycythemia Vera (PV) in EU

BURLINGTON, Mass. , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaEssentia today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved Besremi ®  (ropeginterferon alfa-2b, P1101) as monotherapy in adults for the treatment of polycythaemia vera without ...

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Virginia Passes Resolution That Aims to Improve Outcomes for Stroke Patients

Commonwealth joins movement to recognize the need for updating stroke systems of care to help patients survive and thrive FAIRFAX, Va. , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Virginia Legislature today passed a resolution, SJ 281: Commending the ...

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CMI Media Launches ByConsumer™ and ByTarget®, the Health Industry's First and Only People-Driven Insights, Planning and Activation Platform Connecting Consumers and HCPs

CMI Media, media planning for the nation's top healthcare companies and part of WPP (NYSE:WPP), has announced the launch of ByConsumer™, an industry-first, audience-driven technology platform that allows deeper engagement with consumer audiences. ...

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Nektar to Announce Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year-Ended 2018 on Thursday, February 28, 2019, After Close of U.S.-Based Financial Markets

SAN FRANCISCO , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Nektar Therapeutics (Nasdaq: NKTR) will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2018 , on Thursday, February 28, 2019 , after the close of U.S.-based ...

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The global cancer diagnostics market size is expected to reach USD 249.6 billion by 2026

NEW YORK , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cancer Diagnostics Market Analysis Report By Type (Laboratory Tests, Genetic Tests, Imaging, Endoscopy), By Application (Breast, Lung, Liver, Cervical, Colorectal, Skin), By Region, And Segment ...

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The global animal health market size is expected to reach USD 69.44 billion by 2026

LONDON , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal Health Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Animal Type, By Product, By Distribution Channel (Retail, E-commerce, Hospitals & Clinics), By End Use, And Segment Forecasts, 2019 - ...

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New Caravan Health Analysis Evaluates Effect of Payment Law on Community Hospitals

Caravan Health and Margaret Mary Health recently published a whitepaper exploring the effect of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) on community hospitals. Health providers could face serious reductions in Medicare ...

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McDermott+Consulting Expands Policy and Advocacy Team

WASHINGTON , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --  McDermott+Consulting (McDermottPlus) is pleased to announce the arrival of Rodney Whitlock and his policy team, Katie Weider and Emma Zimmerman . "Rodney and his team bring extensive and ...

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Centene Dedicates Cornerstone Of New Sacramento Campus

ST. LOUIS , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), a Fortune 100 diversified, multi-national healthcare company, today dedicated the cornerstone of a new 68-acre campus in the North Natomas region of Sacramento . When ...

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CCA Global Partners Grants Child's Wish Through Make-A-Wish® America Program

CCA Global Partners, an international co-op that enables family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs to compete with larger chains, partnered with Adopt-A-Wish, a donor-based program and arm of Make-A-Wish® America, to grant 100% of the cost of the ...

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Natural Alternatives International Appoints New Sports Nutrition Business Development Manager for CarnoSyn® Brands

CARLSBAD, Calif. , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Alternatives International, Inc. ("NAI") (Nasdaq: NAII) is pleased to announce and welcome David Brook as Sports Nutrition Business Development Manager for CarnoSyn ® Brands. He will ...

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Breast Cancer Patients Cut Hot Flashes and Night Sweats by Half with VR-AI Therapy from VRHealth, Report Finds

Clinical Study Shows That VR Intervention Improves Sleep, Quality of Life BOSTON , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --  VRHealth , the healthcare technology company providing specialized virtual reality (VR) technology solutions and data ...

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This Month, SCMR Reminds Everyone that CMR Helps Get to the "Heart" of Cardiac Health

The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance helps the public understand the value of using heart MRIs MOUNT ROYAL, N.J. , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) , a Society ...

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RxSafe Launches PakMyMeds Network

New network will connect independent pharmacy owners with local patients who want an easier way to take their medications. SAN DIEGO , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RxSafe, LLC today announced the launch of PakMyMeds™ Network, a ...

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Paramount Rx Recognizes American Heart Month, Saving Floridians More Than $1.3M on Heart Medications through Community Cares Rx Program

In 2018, the prescription benefits manager helped hundreds of thousands of Floridians cut their heart medication costs in half CARY, N.C. , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In honor of American Heart Month, Prescription Benefits ...

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BrightStar Care Salt Lake City Receives 2019 Best of Home Care® - Leader in Excellence, Provider of Choice, and Employer of Choice Awards for Second Year in a Row

BrightStar Care of Salt Lake City receives top awards from Home Care Pulse for 2019 Best of Home Care® - Leader in Excellence, Provider of Choice, and Employer of Choice. SALT LAKE CITY , Feb. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BrightStar Care ...

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