Man Robs Bank for $1 So He Could Get Healthcare in Prison
This is sad indeed, but when incarcerated, they get medical attention. You can read the rest of the story but he sat down and waited for the police, no running…
Panel on Critical Sales and Distribution Considerations for the Buyer, Investor and Seller
For many emerging healthcare and life science companies, one of their largest financial investments and most important strategic decisions is their approach to sales and distribution. Determining the most optimal…
Withings iPhone Blood Pressure Consumer Device Gets Clearance From FDA
Here’s a little recap below from the CES show where Withings announced the product along with a video at the link. Here’s a little recap below from the CES show…
Erection-Boosting Condom Gets European CE Approval
It is a Class III medical device with medicinal substance added. It will be marketed and sold just like any other condom according to the website. I guess this is…
Latin America: Markets in Advanced Wound Closure
In the Americas, the U.S. dominates all medtech markets, but as manufacturers seek the "low hanging fruit" of readily available market opportunities, Latin America rises to the fore, with its…
U.S. Medical Marijuana Business Having Issues With Banks
From reading the article below it seems that the conflicts of laws and some not so honest people out there are causing banks to with draw any credit card types…
Insurance Reimbursement is Key for Widespread Adoption of Focused Ultrasound
The special focus of the June 2011 Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation newsletter is reimbursement from health insurers, an important factor in ensuring the widespread adoption of MR-guided focused ultrasound therapies. First up is an…
AMA Meets at Policy Confab, Preps Vote on Reform Provision
The AMA’s annual policy meeting is happening this week at its headquarters in Chicago. The organization, which is meeting this week to debate policy points including whether to refine its…
The Affordable Care Act and the PCP Manpower Shortage
The Affordable Care Act is the most important piece of federal health care legislation since the Social Security Act created Medicare in 1965. It assures that 32 million Americans will…
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Olive Oil Protects Against Stroke. Consuming copious amounts of olive oil may dramatically reduce stroke risk for older adults, according to a population-based study. Olive Oil Protects Against Stroke. Consuming…
