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Feb 10 2010

Biospace

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MDS, a leading provider of products and services to the global life sciences markets, today announced that it has signed agreements to divest its remaining MDS Pharma Services

Feb 10 2010

Washington Post

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Merck & Co. must appoint two new independent committees and a chief medical officer to monitor the safety of its medicines and drugs in development, under a proposed settlement

Feb 10 2010

Wall Street Journal

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Obese teens who underwent weight-loss surgery shed significantly more pounds than those who tried just dieting and exercise in a new study

Feb 10 2010

Wall Street Journal

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Mental-health experts wrestle with how to fit temper tantrums, hoarding and even Internet addiction into the current understanding of mental illness

Feb 10 2010

Reuters

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Research found that lower intelligence scores were associated with higher rates of heart disease and death, and were more important indicators than any other risk factors except smoking

Feb 10 2010

New York Times

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LTC hospital report offers detailed descriptions of what inspectors have found to be a problem, ranging from minor violations, like poor record-keeping, to much more serious issues

Feb 10 2010

New York Times

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The federal FDA said Tuesday that it would take steps to more stringently regulate three of the most potent forms of medical radiation

Feb 10 2010

Bloomberg

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While London-based Barclays Plc estimates U.S. IPOs will triple this year from 2009, at least six have been postponed or delayed.

Feb 09 2010

BusinessWire

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CIGNA expanding onsite capabilities through acquisition of Kronos Optimal, specializing in lifestyle management programs, coaching, biometric screenings and health education

Feb 09 2010

S3 Group

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Texas Instruments Incorporated and S3 Group announced the availability of the first Continua Certified™ USB-enabled platform for building agent health care devices

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