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Maine Mill Workers Agree To Pay Cut
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J.(AP) -- Medical products company Becton Dickinson and Co. said Monday it expanding a recall for catheter devices because a manufacturing problem could cause potentially fatal embolisms or blood leakage. The company is recalling lots...
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BD recalls certain lots of BD Q-Syte Luer Access Devices and BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Systems
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) has voluntarily executed a product recall of certain lots of BD Q-Syte Luer Access Devices and BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter Systems.Use of the affected devices may cause an air embolism or leakage of blood...
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ICU Patients at Risk for Rare Heart Rhythm Problem (HealthDay)
TUESDAY, Feb.9 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors and other health-care professionals need to be aware that certain medications can cause a rare, potentially deadly heart rhythm problem called Torsade de Pointes (TdP), says a joint scientific statement by the...
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ICU Patients at Risk for Rare Heart Rhythm Problem
TUESDAY, Feb.9 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors and other health-care professionals need to be aware that certain medications can cause a rare, potentially deadly heart rhythm problem called Torsade de Pointes (TdP), says a joint scientific statement by the...
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Large cap pharma space going up on negative diversions: Shardul Kulkarni
Shardul Kulkarni , Senior Technical Analyst, Angel Broking, in an interview with ET Now says, most of the large cap pharma space that has been going up on negative diversions.Excerpts: Q: We have spoken about the midcap pharma pack, we have spoken...
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DNA and General PCR Methods: Allele-specific PCR
This month's question from the Molecular Biology Forums (online at molecularbiology.forums.biotechniques.com) comes from the DNA and General PCR Methods section. Entries have been edited for concision and clarity. Mentions of specific products and...
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Choose appropriate shaving products for optimum results
Key Points Shaving cream reduces friction between the blade and the skin, minimizing razor burnSensitive skin is a marketing term with no scientific meaningQuality hand lotion should last at least four hours and preferably 12-plus hours Q: Can soap be...
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Smoking, industrial chemicals not the only causes of bladder cancer
Q: My husband was diagnosed with bladder cancer last September.Ive read a lot on bladder cancer and found that cigarette smoking and industrial chemical exposure are causes for it. However, my husband never smoked or worked in a factory. What do...
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Siren Interactive Expands Team
Eileen OBrien and Gundars Jegers join agency Oak Park, IL (January 5, 2010) Siren Interactive, a relationship marketing agency focused on understanding the behaviors of patients and physicians dealing with chronic rare diseases, announces new hires.To...
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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND) Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript February 9, 2009 9:00 am ET Executives John Higgins - President and CEO Presentation Operator Speaking for Ligand Pharmaceuticals will be Mr John Higgins, President and CEO.John...
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Profits rise for Biogen in fourth Q
Biogen Idec, Elan's partner for Tysabri, said its fourth-quarter earnings rose nearly 48 percent, driven by increased sales of its multiple sclerosis drugs and lower expenses.Biogen's research and development costs as a percentage of sales have been...
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Penwest Initiates Second Phase IIa Clinical Trial for A0001
PATTERSON, N.Y., Feb.9, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. today announced that it has initiated a Phase IIa clinical trial for A0001 in patients with the A3243G mitochondrial DNA point mutation and evidence of impaired mitochondrial...
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Singapore Scientists Identify Gene That Improves Quality Of Reprogrammed Stem Cells
issue of the journal Nature, scientists at the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), report that a genetic molecule, called Tbx3, which is crucial for many aspects of early developmental processes in mammals, significantly improves the quality of stem cells that...
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BD recalls over five million devices after manufacturing fault
BD has expanded the voluntary worldwide recall of its Q-Syte luer access devices to include the Nexiva closed IV catheter systems, as the latter may also experi BD recalls over five million devices after manufacturing fault.
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Pfizer Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Pfizer Inc.(PFE) Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript Executives Charles E. Triano Senior Vice President of IR Jeffrey B. Kindler Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frank A. D''Amelio Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ian C. Read -...
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How to Help Dry Eyes
Here are ways to prevent redness, irritation, pain and possible long-term damage this winter ...Related Find a Local Doctor Healthy Heart Month! Multimedia Quiz: What's Your Eyeglasses Eye-Q! Quiz: Eye Safety for Kids Stories Doctors Predict 'Boom'...
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Pfizer Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Pfizer Inc.(PFE) Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript Executives Charles E. Triano Senior Vice President of IR Jeffrey B. Kindler Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frank A. D''Amelio Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ian C. Read -...
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Coding Q & A
A: The CPT codes are designed for provider services only and the desensitization/setup codes are for the provider/staff work for these services.Only a physician is licensed to provide the professional expertise necessary to order the proper type of positive...
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BD Announces Worldwide Voluntary Recall of BD Q-Syte(TM) Luer Access Devices and BD Nexiva(TM) Closed IV Cathe
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Feb.8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) has voluntarily executed a product recall of certain lots of BD Q-Syte? Luer Access Devices and BD Nexiva? Closed IV Catheter Systems? , Use of...
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Becton Dickinson Recalls Luer Devices, Catheter Systems
Becton Dickinson is voluntarily recalling lots of BD Q-Syte luer access devices Becton Dickinson Recalls Luer Devices, Catheter Systems.
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Concerro acquisition aims to help hospitals boost efficiency
Concerro is buying fellow workforce management vendor RES-Q Healthcare Systems t Concerro acquisition aims to help hospitals boost efficiency.
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How to Help Dry Eyes
Here are ways to prevent redness, irritation, pain and possible long-term damage this winter ...Alison Johnson Special to Tribune Newspapers Related links Find a Local Doctor Healthy Heart Month! What's Your Eyeglasses Eye-Q! Quiz Eye Safety for...
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Q&A: How to organize your personal office
Q: My personal office is a constant mess.Help! A: A lean dcor is more energizing than a cluttered one! Pack your entire office into boxes and take the boxes home. Only bring back to the office what you really need when you need it. This might...
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Discern whether a bypass trust is wise
Q: My attorney recommended a bypass trust, and I am concerned that my spouse will not have adequate access to our money if I predecease her.Is a bypass a good idea? A: The purpose of establishing a bypass trust upon the death of the first spouse is...
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Alzheimer's gene testing not needed
Q: My father has Alzheimer's disease.Should I be tested for the APOE 4 allele? I would like to know what I'm facing? A: Your short note has a complex answer. I must start by asking some questions. How old is your father? At what age was he...
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