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Aloka Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese manufacturer of ultrasound systems, has announced the introduction of the ProSound alpha 10 diagnostic ultrasound system. This new system, exhibited at The Radiological Society of North America 90th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, aims to provide high-quality imaging performance with advanced technology and user-friendly
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Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian recently emphasized the significance of genome-based biotechnological research in driving technological innovation and economic development for the country in the 21st century. The opening of the Genomics Research Center (GRC) building at the Academia Sinica marks a major milestone in Taiwan's life
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A new genetic test for severe myoclonic epilepsy in infants (SMEI) has been developed by Bionomics Limited and Genetic Technologies Limited, enabling earlier diagnosis and more precise treatment for this serious form of epilepsy. The test will be launched in partnership with the GENDIA network of international genetic testing laboratories,
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The Defense Agency of Tokyo, Japan is seeking a supplier for a digital X-ray angiography system, to be delivered to the SDF Yokosuka Hospital by July 29, 2005. The procurement notice, published in the Kampo Japanese government gazette on November 1, 2004, outlines the requirements and qualifications for participating suppliers.
Health care industry
The Saudi Arabia National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA) has successfully gone live with Misys CPR, a comprehensive electronic patient record (EPR) clinical information system. This implementation is one of the largest clinical system projects in the Middle East, featuring a multi-site healthcare facility with over 3,500 clinicians and managers
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On October 27, 2004, StreetInsider.com published a list of notable stock movers, highlighting significant price changes for several companies. These changes were driven by various factors, including earnings announcements, upgrades, and FDA approvals. The article covered Z-Tel Technologies, MicroStrategy, AnswerThink, Sina.com Corp., CV Therapeutics, and aaiPharma Inc. Key
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aaiPharma Inc., a science-based pharmaceutical company focused on pain management, has announced the appointment of Ludo Reynders, PhD, as its new president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Reynders comes from Quintiles Transnational Corporation, where he spent 15 years, most recently as managing director of PharmaBio Development. He replaces Fred
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The Department of Justice continues to hold corporate executives accountable for accounting scandals, as evidenced by the recent indictment of former HealthSouth Corp. chairman Richard Scrushy and ongoing investigations into security fraud at American International Group Inc. and Fannie Mae. Scrushy's indictment adds obstruction of justice and perjury
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Alvarez & Marsal, the restructuring firm that took HealthSouth in hand last year, has managed to turn the company around despite numerous challenges, including accounting fraud, potential medical fraud, and litigations that had tainted its credibility. According to Guy Sansone, managing director and CFO of HealthSouth at the time of
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Kyowa Hakko, a leading Japanese pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has announced the development of a novel, efficient, and versatile process for manufacturing amino-acid dimers, also known as di-peptides. The company plans to commercialize Alanyl-glutamine, a di-peptide composed of L-Alanine and L-Glutamine, by 2006. This innovation addresses the nutritional inadequacies of
Health care industry
India is rapidly becoming a preferred destination for companies looking to outsource their research and development (R&D) activities, driven by the country's growing talent pool and cost advantage. According to a study by Research & Markets, the R&D outsourcing market for IT in India
Health care industry
The Oacis Users' Group, a collaborative platform for healthcare organizations using Oacis' Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, recently marked its 10th annual meeting. This milestone reflects the enduring success of Oacis, which has maintained its position as a leading EHR product in the industry. The system's
