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Reading Time: < 1 minute NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: 2014 Opportunities in the US Clinical Chemistry and Immunodiagnostics Markets http://www.reportlinker.com/p01636157/2014-Opportunities-in-the-US-Clinical-Chemistry-and-Immunodiagnostics-Markets.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=In_Vitro_Diagnostic "2014 Opportunities in the US Clinical Chemistry and Immunodiagnostics Markets" is a new strategic analysis of major business opportunities emerging in the US clinical chemistry and immunodiagnostic markets during the next five years. The report explores future trends in the US market; provides estimates of the specimen, test and sales volumes, as well as major suppliers sales and market shares; compares features of leading analyzers; profiles key competitors; and … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes HOUSTON, July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As U.S. healthcare providers navigate a changing healthcare climate, clinical laboratories are playing an increasingly important role in helping them prevent medical errors, lower readmission rates, and improve patient care. At the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) annual meeting and clinical lab expo, July 28 August 1 in Houston, Texas, Abbott (ABT)will showcase solutions designed to meet the needs of its lab customers while reducing costs and improving productivity. "Clinical laboratories are looking for the right solutions to successfully address the complexities and opportunities presented by the changing healthcare environment," said Greg Ahlberg, … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The nine Salt Lake Community College nursing instructors who gathered in the American Federation of Teachers union hall in Midvale in December were not there for the free coffee. For nearly all of those at the table, the preceding four months had led them to either retire early or quit. This exodus now numbers 13 faculty and staff members, many of them tenured, accounting for a large portion of the full-time nursing-school staff at what is one of the largest nursing schools in the state. Around and around the complaints flew. Nurses with two decades of teaching chopsalong with those … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The spokeswoman for Robinson Cano's foundation is listed as having been a client of the Biogenesis clinic last summer, although she denies having received anything from the clinic and says Cano "definitely never did." Major League Baseball, however, has possession of a Biogenesis client roster that lists the spokeswoman, Sonia Cruz, and is investigating whether Cano had any relationship to the clinic, sources familiar with MLB's investigation told "Outside the Lines." Cano has denied knowing clinic founder Tony Bosch or having ever used performance-enhancing drugs. But as his best friend, Melky Cabrera, his mentor, Alex Rodriguez, and now his spokeswoman … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The spokeswoman for Robinson Cano's foundation is listed as having been a client of the Biogenesis clinic last summer, although she denies having received anything from the clinic and says Cano "definitely never did." Major League Baseball, however, has possession of a Biogenesis client roster that lists the spokeswoman, Sonia Cruz, and is investigating whether Cano had any relationship to the clinic, sources familiar with MLB's investigation told "Outside the Lines." Cano has denied knowing clinic founder Tony Bosch or having ever used performance-enhancing drugs. But as his best friend, Melky Cabrera, his mentor, Alex Rodriguez, and now his spokeswoman … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes DeLand, FL (PRWEB) January 22, 2014 *To see if you qualify for this Hepatitis C Clinical Trial in Florida, visit Avail Clinical Research on the web (http://www.availclinical.com) or contact us directly at (386) 785-2404. There is no cost to participate, no insurance is required, and you may receive compensation for time and travel. STUDY DESIGN The study will be conducted in three parts. Part A will utilize a randomized group design in treatment-naive, GT!b and 4 HCV-infected subjects. Sixty subjects will be enrolled and randomized to groups of equal size. GT!b and GT4 HCV-infected subjects will be stratified by genotype … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The spokeswoman for Robinson Cano's foundation is listed as having been a client of the Biogenesis clinic last summer, although she denies having received anything from the clinic and says Cano "definitely never did." Major League Baseball, however, has possession of a Biogenesis client roster that lists the spokeswoman, Sonia Cruz, and is investigating whether Cano had any relationship to the clinic, sources familiar with MLB's investigation told "Outside the Lines." Cano has denied knowing clinic founder Tony Bosch or having ever used performance-enhancing drugs. But as his best friend, Melky Cabrera, his mentor, Alex Rodriguez, and now his spokeswoman … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Editor's Choice Academic Journal Main Category: Urology / Nephrology Also Included In: Cancer / Oncology Article Date: 17 May 2013 - 0:00 PDT Current ratings for: Early Stage Testicular Cancer - Surveillance Is Best Follow-Up Strategy In a new long-term study conducted in Denmark, researchers analyzed a national clinical database and found that 99.6% of patients who only underwent surveillance (following a successful surgery) were alive after 10 years of being diagnosed with testicular cancer. Surveillance means carrying out routine CT scans, physical exams, chest X-ray exams, and blood tests for a period of five years after surgery. In some … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes In this phase 3, multicentre, randomised trial, patients were enrolled from France (20 centres), USA (one centre), and Slovakia (one centre). Patients were eligible if they were older than 16 years, had evidence of testicular, retroperitoneal, or mediastinal non-seminomatous germ cell tumours based on histological findings or clinical evidence and highly elevated serum human chorionic gonadotropin or alfa-fetoprotein concentrations that matched International Germ Cell Cancer Consensus Group poor prognosis criteria. After one cycle of BEP (intravenous cisplatin [20 mg/m2 per day for 5 days], etoposide [100 mg/m2 per day for 5 days], and intramuscular or intravenous bleomycin [30 mg per … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) confirmed in a statement that its anti-doping panel had annulled the preliminary ban which was imposed on Dec. 13. Acerbi, who was treated for testicular cancer in July when he had a tumour removed, failed the doping test after the match against Cagliari on Dec. 1. Sassuolo subsequently issued a statement blaming the positive result on traces of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) which is produced by some cancerous tumours. "This is an outcome which brings serenity and distances Acerbi from the shadow of indulging with prohibited practices, something which he has never adopted," … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutes This new 310-page report from Venture Planning Group provides a comprehensive analysis of the European endocrine function market, including emerging tests, technologies, instrumentation, sales forecasts by country, market shares and strategic profiles of leading suppliers. The report provides test volume and sales forecasts by country and market segment for the following assays: Cortisol, Estradiol, FSH, HCG, Gastrin, LH, Progesterone, PTH/IO PTH, Prolactin, T3, T3 Uptake, Free T3, T4, Free T4, TBG, Testosterone, Thyroglobulin Ab, TPO Ab and TSH. During the next five years, the endocrine function testing market will undergo significant transformation. These changes will be caused by convergence of … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro Polio vaccinators waiting for police protection before leaving for their target areas to administer the vaccine in Karachi October 21, 2014. When it comes to vaccination, religious leaders have not always been on the side of the angels. While Church health programmes have often been in the forefront of the practice, vaccination has also been viewed with suspicion by fundamentalists and conspiracy theorists albeit sometimes with good reason. Arguably, the latest example of this is to be found in Kenya, where Roman Catholic bishops have urged people not to be vaccinated against tetanuson the grounds that the vaccine … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 8:52 AM Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Weight-Loss Product Makers Penalized by FTC Fines and other penalties have been handed out to four companies that used deceptive advertising claims to sell weight-loss products, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday. The marketers of Sensa, a weight-loss product sprinkled on food, will pay $26.5 million to settle FTC charges that the company made unfounded weight-loss claims and used misleading endorsements. The product was sold by retail chains such as GNC and Costco, on the … Read more »

Reading Time: < 1 minute LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The European endocrine function testing market is expected to undergo considerable transformation over the upcoming five years. The market changes are likely to be provoked by new and stricter regulations; ongoing advancements in diagnostics technologies, system engineering, IT, and automation; as well as increasing competition. Beckman Coulter, Kyowa Medex, Abbott Laboratories, Sysmex, Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Biomedical Diagnostics and Agilent Technologies are amid the most prominent participants on the European endocrine function testing arena. New research report 2013 Endocrine Function Testing Market in Europe: Hospitals, Commercial Labs, Physician Offices, Ambulatory Care Centers prepared by Venture Planning Group (VPG) offers a … Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutes The world's first baby has been born using a more 'natural' type of IVF. The breakthrough study, which took four years to complete, used a natural occurring hormone called kisspeptin, which helps to induce egg development. It allows women to avoid the use of the traditional IVF drug which can trigger a serious condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Women most at risk of OHSS are those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Talking to HuffPost UK Lifestyle, Geoffrey H Trew, Consultant in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery at Hammersmith Hospital, said, Most women are now being treated by IVF very safely … Read more »

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Reading Time: < 1 minute Weight Loss Cure with Metabolic Cookbook For more information click the link http://smarturl.it/TruthAboutCellulite Weight Loss Cure: What Is It? The first phase of the Weight Loss Cure focuses on c... By: marina gecko Originally posted here: Weight Loss Cure with Metabolic Cookbook - Video … Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutes Most people don't realize how important Hormone Balance is to maintaining the day-to-day quality of life. Diet, exercise, and other factors contribute greatly to Hormone Optimization. While many are concerned about the long-term consequences of health issues such as HGH Deficiency and Low-T, Hormone Imbalance can lead to several short-term symptoms that can significantly impact your wellness, including depression, headaches, bloating, lack of concentration, and fatigue. By taking steps to improve your Hormone Balance, you can mitigate these issues and get your mind back on what matters! Eat Better for Hormone Balance Diet is among the tried and true ways … Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes Thank you for deciding to look into testosterone replacement therapy. We love helping men who are ready to take the initiative and do something about their declining hormone levels. While the basics of this therapy is pretty simple there's still a lot of information to share and you've come to the right place to get it. Testosterone replacement therapy involves a few steps: Making an appointment with one of our specialized physicians. Getting a blood test and consultation regarding your medical history and current symptoms. Reviewing the different treatment regimens and picking the one that's right for you. Acquiring your … Read more »