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CardioNet, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:14:38 GMT

Business Wire - CardioNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:BEAT), a leading wireless medical technology company with an initial focus on the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac arrhythmias, today reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Recession Continues to Depress Sales at Allied Healthcare Products

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:57:36 GMT

PRNewswire - Recession in domestic and international markets continued to depress sales for Allied Healthcare Products in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 ending September 30, 2009.

Owens & Minor to Participate in Three Upcoming Investor Events

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:30:51 GMT

Business Wire - Owens & Minor (NYSE: OMI) today updated its Investor Relations calendar with three upcoming events.

Floridas Agency for Health Care Administration Previews Online Personal Health Records for Medicaid Recipients

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:19:31 GMT

Business Wire - Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) has previewed the first phase of Florida’s free, Internet-based personal health record, My Florida Health eBook and My Florida eBaby Book.

Covidien Completes Acquisition of Aspect Medical Systems Inc.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:18:57 GMT

Business Wire - Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Aspect Medical Systems Inc. for an aggregate consideration of approximately $210 million, net of cash and short-term investments acquired.

Patterson Companies Second Quarter Conference Call Scheduled for November 19, 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:24:33 GMT

Business Wire - Patterson Companies (Nasdaq: PDCO) today announced that it will hold its conference call to review operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 on Thursday, November 19 at 10:00 AM Eastern.

Prestige Ameritech Reopening Former Kimberly-Clark Surgical Mask Factory to Fight H1N1, Create US Jobs

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:02:27 GMT

Business Wire - Prestige Ameritech is turning a vacant, former Kimberly-Clark surgical mask factory into a Global Pandemic Preparedness and Response Center. The 220,000 square foot facility, on 17 acres in North Richland Hills, Texas, will open by January 31, 2010.

UHS Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Call

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:54:22 GMT

Business Wire - Universal Hospital Services, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of medical equipment outsourcing and lifecycle solutions, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2009 third quarter results on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

CEL-SCI's L.E.A.P.S. H1N1 Flu Development Seen as Credibility Booster

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:34:26 GMT

Business Wire - BioMedReports.com, the news portal which covers Wall Street's biomedical sector and delivers financial and investment intelligence to a community of highly informed investors, reports that one of several expected key news developments has been announced by CEL-SCI Corporation (NYSE Amex: CVM), today.

FDA Lags on 510(k) Medical Device Approvals

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:18:33 GMT

Business Wire - According to MassDevice.com, the online business journal of the medical device industry, medical device approval times under the Food & Drug Administration's 510(k) clearance process jumped 30 percent between 2005 and 2008.

Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Associations New Healthcare Economics in WA Breaking News is Powered by MedIntelliBase® Intelligence Services

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:10:24 GMT

Business Wire - Visitors to the newly branded and redesigned website of the Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association (WBBA) to be featured at the WBBA’s Annual Meeting today will get free, timely, Washington state-focused biotech and medtech news through its “Economic Issues in WA Healthcare” Breaking News feature.

Medtronic Receives Presidents E Award in Recognition of Its Support of U.S. Exports

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:37 GMT

Business Wire - Recognizing its significant contributions to increasing U.S. exports, Medtronic, Inc., (NYSE: MDT) received President Barack Obama’s “E” Award on Thursday, Nov. 5.

LabCorp is Scheduled to Present at the Credit Suisse 18th Annual Healthcare Conference

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:22 GMT

Business Wire - Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings (LabCorp®) (NYSE: LH) today announced that William B. (Brad) Hayes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to speak at the Credit Suisse 18th Annual Healthcare Conference in Phoenix AZ.

Natures Sunshine Products Reports Third Quarter Operating Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:55:30 GMT

Business Wire - Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATR), a leading manufacturer and marketer of encapsulated herbs and vitamins, today reported financial operating results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009.

QuantRx Debuts Flagship Diagnostic Reader Device (Q-Reader) at MEDICA 2009, the Worlds Leading Medical Trade Fair

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:22:29 GMT

Business Wire - QuantRx® Biomedical Corporation (OTCBB: QTXB), a broad-based diagnostic company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative diagnostic products, today announced that the Company will demonstrate its latest technology at MEDICA 2009, the world's leading medical trade fair, to be held November 18-21, 2009, in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Esker Signs US $200,000 Agreement with Leading Medical Company in Australia

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:07:49 GMT

Business Wire - Esker, the leader in document process automation solutions, announced today that it has signed an agreement totaling approximately USD 200,000 with a leading medical diagnostics and surgical equipment company in Australia to automate processing of sales orders into the company’s SAP system with Esker DeliveryWare.

New USB Medical Health Information Card Aims to Save Lives, Time and Money

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:07:19 GMT

Business Wire - If you’re severely injured in an accident, stricken by an allergic reaction, or impaired by a stroke, heart attack or seizure, how can you possibly relay important medical information to first responders? Have you ever wished you could avoid carrying stacks of health records and lists of prescriptions with you to your doctor’s office, only to have to copy that information by hand onto form after form? With a goal of saving lives and making doctor trips easier, Louisville, Kentucky-based MEMI Tech, LLC is announcing the availability of the new 911 Medical ID™, the world’s thinnest USB medical information storage device.

GTC Biotherapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:02:01 GMT

Business Wire - GTC Biotherapeutics, Inc.’s ("GTC", NASDAQ: GTCB) total net loss for the third quarter ended September 27, 2009 was $5.1 million, or $0.48 per share, compared with $6.1 million, or $0.59 per share, in the third quarter of 2008.

Medical Action Industries Reports Strong Second Quarter 2010 Fiscal Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:34:07 GMT

Business Wire - Medical Action Industries Inc. (NASDAQ/MDCI), a leading supplier of medical and surgical disposable products, today reported second quarter 2010 results highlighted by increases in both net income and gross margin versus the prior year period.

Covidien Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Shares of Aspect Medical Systems, Inc.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:07:42 GMT

Business Wire - Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced the successful completion of its tender offer through its subsidiary, Transformer Delaware Corp., to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Aspect Medical Systems, Inc.

Research and Markets: Johnson & Johnson: The Essential Corporate Analysis

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:18:22 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/d67d72/johnson_johnson) has announced the addition of the "Johnson & Johnson: Corporate Analysis" company profile to their offering.

Amarin Appoints John F. Thero as Chief Financial Officer

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:15:28 GMT

Business Wire - Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ:AMRN) today announced the appointment of John F. Thero as...

Research and Markets: The Medical Device Market: Morocco - In 2009, the Health Budget is Programmed to Increase by 20%

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:02:29 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/992405/the_medical_device) has announced the addition of the "The Medical Device Market: Morocco" report to their offering.

Greatbatch, Inc. Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:25:34 GMT

Business Wire - Greatbatch, Inc. (NYSE:GB), today announced results for its third quarter ended October 2, 2009:

Accellent Inc. Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:19:28 GMT

Business Wire - Accellent Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Accellent Holdings Corp., announced today that it will release third quarter 2009 results on Monday, November 9, 2009 and will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss those results at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) that day.

DaVitas 43 Abstracts Highlight Commitment to Quality Care at American Society of Nephrologys 2009 Renal Week

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:17:47 GMT

Business Wire - DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), in conjunction with DaVita Clinical Research®, recently delivered 43 abstracts—40 posters and three oral presentations—at this year’s American Society of Nephrology’s (ASN) Renal Week in San Diego, Calif.

Obagi Medical Products Reports Third Quarter 2009 Earnings

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:39:07 GMT

Business Wire - Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMPI) today reported third quarter 2009 net income of $3.0 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared with $2.9 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2008.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation Announces Regulatory Clearance for Its Planned Acquisition of I-Flow Corporation

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:31:39 GMT

CNW Group - Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act with respect to its previously announced planned acquisition of I-Flow Corporation (Nasdaq: IFLO).

Oculus Innovative Sciences Reports Second Quarter FY 2010: 60% Reduction in Operating Expenses and 16% Increase in Product Revenue (37% in Local Curre

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:28:24 GMT

Business Wire - Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCLS) today announced financial and operating results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, ended September 30, 2009.

Span-America Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:12:02 GMT

Business Wire - Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAN) today reported its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 3, 2009. The company reported fourth quarter 2009 sales of $14.8 million and net income of $1.6 million, or $0.57 per diluted share.

BioMimetic Therapeutics Reports 2009 Third Quarter Earnings Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:05:59 GMT

Business Wire - BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BMTI) today reported its financial results as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results -Achieved Record Quarterly Net Product Sales of $30 Million- Raising Revenue

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:05:33 GMT

PRNewswire - Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

MAGNET Selects DOTmed.com to Assist Members in Sale of Used Medical Equipment and Idle Assets

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:18:41 GMT

PRNewswire - DOTmed, the leading public medical equipment marketplace, and the leader in online medical equipment auctions, today announced that they have been selected by the Mid-Atlantic Group Network of Shared Services (MAGNET) to assist members in the sale of their used medical equipment and idle assets.

AdvanSource Biomaterials Files Patent for Silicone-Urethane Copolymers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:39:39 GMT

Business Wire - AdvanSource Biomaterials Corporation (NYSE Amex: ASB), a leading developer of advanced polymer materials for a broad range of medical devices, today announced the recent filing of a patent for its newly launched ChronoSil polymer product, a silicone-urethane copolymer.

US Spine Announces Second Facet Patent Awarded, North American Spine Society Exhibit

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:28:28 GMT

Business Wire - US Spine® has announced that it has been awarded patent number 7,608,094, the second in a series of patents for facet fixation.

PhotoMedex Appoints Christina L. Allgeier Chief Financial Officer

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:10:25 GMT

Business Wire - PhotoMedex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHMD) today announced that Christina L. Allgeier has been promoted to the post of Chief Financial Officer of PhotoMedex, Inc., effective November 4, 2009.

FDA Warns Consumers on Sexual Enhancement Products

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:06:40 GMT

PRNewswire - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that Stiff Nights, a product marketed as...

ADDING MULTIMEDIA GE Healthcare Collaborates with USP Hospitales in Spain, and Federico II, University of Naples in Italy, to Evaluate Latest Ultrasou

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:16:19 GMT

Business Wire - GE Healthcare, the US$ 17 billion healthcare business of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) announced it has entered into agreements with USP Hospitales, Spain and Federico II, University of Naples, Italy to launch the first European clinical impact evaluations using Vscan, GE’s new pocket-sized visualization tool that houses ultrasound technology. Vscan has the potential to help redefine the physical exam and improve patient care by enhancing the doctor’s ability to quickly assess patients.

Research and Markets: In 2009, Spain Has Around 6,000 High-End Technology Medical Equipment Units, Mainly Including CAT, MRI and Mammography Units

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:33:30 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/1d48e8/the_medical_device) has announced the addition of the "The Medical Device Market: Spain" report to their offering.

Research and Markets: Greece's Medical Device Market Is Estimated In 2009 to be US$1,452 million, Equal To US$132 Per Capita

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:25:23 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/2de4d0/the_medical_device) has announced the addition of the "The Medical Device Market: Greece" report to their offering.

JACO, Inc. Goes Direct

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:25:00 GMT

Business Wire - JACO Incorporated, a leader in providing electronic medical record (EMR) mobility carts to the healthcare industry, has announced an initiative to offer its products direct to hospitals, group purchasing organizations (GPO’s) and healthcare buying groups across the United States and Canada.

DSM Pharmaceutical Products Forms Manufacturing Alliance With Galenix

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:16:48 GMT

PRNewswire - DSM Pharmaceutical Products today announced that it has made a manufacturing alliance with Galenix, Saint Jean D'Illac, France, where DSM will be the preferred commercial scale manufacturing partner for Galenix commercial products on a global basis.

CHI Gathers Biomedical Community for the California Healthcare Policy Forum

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:02:59 GMT

Business Wire - CHI-California Healthcare Institute:

OncoVista (OVIT.PK) Reports 287% Increase in 2Q Revenues Due to Subsidiarys Proprietary Branded Products

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:28:49 GMT

Business Wire - OncoVista Innovative Therapies, Inc. reported strong growth in revenue, in the second quarter of 2009.

Catalent Pharma Solutions Enters a Strategic Alliance with Endotis Pharma

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:28:19 GMT

Business Wire - Catalent Pharma Solutions, the leading provider of advanced oral drug delivery technologies to the pharmaceutical industry, has entered into a strategic alliance with Endotis Pharma for the development of oral formulations of synthetic oligosaccharides.

RESEND: SENOMYX ANNOUNCES CORPORATE UPDATE AND THIRD QUARTER 2009 FINANCIAL RESULTS Highlights Include:- Receipt of GRAS (Generally Recognized As Saf

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:45:24 GMT

PRNewswire - Senomyx, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNMX), a company focused on using proprietary taste receptor-based technologies to discover novel flavor ingredients for the food, beverage, and ingredient supply industries, today provided a corporate update and reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

DIAGNOS Receives ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003, CMDCAS-Canadian Medical Device Conformity Assessment System Certification

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:20:19 GMT

Marketwire - DIAGNOS inc. ("DIAGNOS" or "the Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:ADK), a leader in the use of artificial intelligence and advanced knowledge extraction techniques, announces today that it has successfully completed the certification process for internationally recognized quality management standards ISO9001:2008 and ISO13485:2003 for its CARA (Computer Assisted Retinal Analysis) technology.

WellAWARE Systems and Its Never 2 Late Announce Partnership to Help Seniors Age-in-Place

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:04:25 GMT

Business Wire - WellAWARE Systems:

Research and Markets: Dextrins Food & Industrial Applications, Products & Markets - Critical Information on Dextrin Products, Industry Volume, Price E

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:02:48 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/42db66/dextrins_food_in) has announced the addition of the "Dextrins Food & Industrial applications, Products & Markets" report to their offering.

Guided Therapeutics Non-Invasive Cervical Cancer Detection Device Trial Confirms Current Tests Miss Disease; Create High False Positive Rates

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:28:13 GMT

Business Wire - Results of the FDA pivotal clinical trial for the LightTouch™ Non-invasive Cervical Cancer Detection Device conducted by Guided Therapeutics, Inc. (GT) (Pink Sheets: GTHP), indicated that the current system for diagnosing cervical disease missed the same amount of disease as a landmark study carried out by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Investigational Device Exemption Application Submitted to FDA for Freedom Discharge Driver to Power SynCardia Total Artificial Heart

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:07:30 GMT

Business Wire - On Nov. 5, SynCardia Systems, Inc. (www.syncardia.com), manufacturer of the SynCardia temporary CardioWest™ Total Artificial Heart, announced it has submitted an application to the FDA to conduct an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) clinical study of the Freedom™ discharge driver, designed to power the Total Artificial Heart outside the hospital.

Welch Allyns John Moran Recognized at 2009 HIDA MedSurg Conference and Expo

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:51:42 GMT

Business Wire - John Moran, vice president, corporate distribution at Welch Allyn, a leading manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, was recently recognized by the Professional Women in Healthcare® (PWH) at the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) MedSurg Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C.

SAVI Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy is a Unique Solution, Study Finds

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:41:20 GMT

Business Wire - The SAVI™ 6-1Mini breast brachytherapy applicator is the only brachytherapy solution for patients with small breasts, hard-to-reach lumpectomy cavities, or cavities close to the skin surface, according to a new study.

NeurogesX Expands Commercial Operations Leadership Team Adds Key Sales, Marketing and Commercial Executives in Preparation for Possible U.S. Product

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:30:43 GMT

PRNewswire - NeurogesX, Inc. (Nasdaq: NGSX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel pain management therapies, today announced the expansion of its U.S. commercial operations team to include a Vice President of Sales, Senior Director of Marketing and Director of Commercial Operations.

Competitive Technologies Selects RF|Binder as Public Relations Agency of Record Agency to Promote Innovative Calmare Pain Therapy Medical Device

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:30:25 GMT

PRNewswire - RF|Binder Partners today announced that it has been engaged by Competitive Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: CTT) to help roll out and promote it's Calmare Therapy Treatment*, an FDA-approved, non-invasive pain management medical device for treating high-intensity oncologic and neuropathic pain, including pain resistant to morphine and other drugs. CTT is working to expand awareness of the brand and electromedical technology among medical professionals, hospitals and the general public.