Medline Industries Inc. announced three winners at its 2010 Preferred Vendor Recognition Awards ceremony. Sales merit awards went to Link Medical and Covidien Kendall, while Rice Lake Weighing Systems...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 16
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 16, 2020
SNF Quality Reporting Program seeking public input on healthcare-associated infections measure … NIH increases funding for dementia study of Mexican Americans … Arthritis drug may help shorten COVID...
French company starts trial of new Alzheimer’s drug worldwide
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Haymarket Media
Jul 09, 2004
A French company is testing a new drug to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease in a 12-week trial at about 40 sites around the world, including 34 in the United States.
Study probes bouts of lucidity among those with dementia
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 09, 2024
A recent study published in The Gerontologist sheds light on a phenomenon that many caregivers of seniors with severe dementia have witnessed: moments of unexpected clarity or recognition, often called...
Optimus EMR announces successful transition to NCPDP
Dec 02, 2014
Optimus EMR Inc. announced in November it had made a transition with its pharmacy partners from HL7 to NCPDP Script 10.6 interfaces.
HeartWare International buys CircuLite
Dec 03, 2013
HeartWare International, Inc., which specializes in advance heart failure technology, has acquired CircuLite, the developer of the SYNERGY Circulatory Support System.
Judge allows whistleblower FCA case against Omnicare
By
Ashley Carman
Aug 01, 2013
A whistleblower who alleges Omnicare Inc. paid kickbacks to nursing homes did not violate the False Claims Act, a judge has ruled.
Tech company to participate in innovation partnership program
Oct 03, 2017
LifeAssist Technologies Inc. has been selected by the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation to participate in the Industry Innovation Partnership Program (I2P2).
TeamHealth pays $1.6 billion to buy IPC, skilled care access
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Oct 05, 2015
Physician staffing company TeamHealth acquired post-acute care group IPC Healthcare Inc. for $1.6 billion, the companies announced in August.
Kalorama Information bought
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 14, 2018
BioInformatics Inc. has bought Kalorama Information from MarketResearch.com. Kalorama publishes industry details in fields such as biotechnology, medical devices and pharmaceuticals.