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Developed by Takenaka Corp., a relatively inexpensive panel material has been created to block neutron emissions from PET imaging devices in medical facilities. As PET is increasingly used for cancer detection, the necessity to prevent neutrons from escaping the testing room is essential for safety reasons. The conventional method involves
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Pall Corporation, a global leader in filtration, separations, and purification, announced a new long-term agreement with the American Red Cross (ARC) to provide blood collection systems incorporating Pall's proprietary filtration and venting technology. The agreement will support the ARC's mission to provide blood and blood products
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GeneGo, Inc., a leading developer of systems biology technology, and Rosetta Biosoftware, a premier provider of comprehensive bioinformatics solutions, have announced a collaboration to establish interoperability between their gene expression data analysis systems, Rosetta Resolver and MetaCore. This collaboration aims to enable researchers to easily exchange data between the two
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SurgiLance Inc, a leading manufacturer of safety medical devices, has emerged victorious in a long-standing dispute with competitor Owen Mumford, Inc. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned a previous ruling by the Federal District Court in Atlanta, determining that SurgiLance's One-Step safety lancet
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Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of drug and medical information services, has announced a partnership with Allscripts, the leading provider of clinical software and connectivity solutions. The collaboration aims to provide physicians with global access to the latest scientific and clinical information about medical products and drug therapies,
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HealthSouth Corp. (HLSH) has reached an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to resolve claims brought against the company in a civil action. As a result, HealthSouth will pay the SEC $100 million in 5 installments over a 2-year period, which may be used to establish
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Richard M. Scrushy's impact on Birmingham, Alabama, is undeniable, with his name appearing in various civic and educational institutions across the city. Despite his recent acquittal on fraud charges, Scrushy's influence remains, with many buildings, libraries, and even a baseball field bearing his name. This phenomenon
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The acquittal of Richard M. Scrushy, the former CEO of HealthSouth, on all 36 counts of corporate fraud charges has dealt a significant blow to the United States Department of Justice. The high-profile case, which was the first to bring a charge under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, was seen as a
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In a stunning victory, Richard Scrushy, the former CEO of HealthSouth, was acquitted of all 36 charges related to a $2.7 billion accounting fraud that spanned from 1996 to 2002. The verdict marks a significant setback for the Justice Department's campaign against corporate crime and raises questions
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Elsevier MDL and Spotfire, Inc. have formed a strategic partnership to integrate their industry-leading systems for data integration and application building, and for visual analytics, respectively. This cooperation aims to provide researchers with improved productivity and integration, enabling them to make better-informed decisions in biopharmaceutical R&D. The collaboration
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Rosetta Biosoftware and Iconix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have announced a collaboration to establish interoperability between Rosetta Biosoftware's Resolver system and Iconix Pharmaceutical's DrugMatrix Informatics system. This partnership will enable researchers to analyze and manage DrugMatrix data, their own data, and data from other sources using the Rosetta
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A well-thought-out marketing strategy is crucial for general practices to raise their profile and increase patient satisfaction. At East Quay Medical Centre, managing partner Deb Farnworth-Wood highlights the importance of open communication with colleagues, competitors, and clients. Deb emphasizes that maintaining credibility with the Primary Care Trust (PCT) and strategic
