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Pharm Country

Centers of Psychiatric Excellence (COPE) to Present New Research on Ketamine at The American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting in New York City on May 7

The Centers of Psychiatric Excellence (COPE) is pleased to present new research on the drug ketamine at The American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Annual Meeting in New York, NY, on Monday, May 7.

May 1, 2018

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FDA

MRA Hails FDA Approval of the First Targeted Oral Therapy to Reduce Risk of BRAF-Mutated Melanoma Returning After Surgery

The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) applauds the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Novartis’ dabrafenib (Tafinlar®) + trametinib (Mekinist)® for the adjuvant treatment of patients with BRAF-mutant melanoma.

May 1, 2018

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Pharm Country

As Focus Turns to Population Health, N.J. Hospitals Commit $2.9 Billion to Community Benefit Programs

New Jersey hospitals and health systems have upped their investment in community benefit - reaching $2.9 billion in 2016, according to the 2018 Community Benefit Report issued today by the New Jersey Hospital Association.

May 1, 2018

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Business

Concordia Care Observes May as Mental Health Month: Biopsychosocial Approach Addresses Physical & Mental Health, Achieves Overall Wellness, Sets Path to Recovery

Concordia Care, Inc. joins Mental Health America and other national organizations supporting May 2018 as Mental Health Month.

May 1, 2018

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Pharm Country

Nurse-led Task Shifting an Effective Strategy to Control Hypertension in Ghana, New Study Finds

The addition of a nurse-led intervention for hypertension management to health insurance coverage was more effective in lowering blood pressure (HBP).

May 1, 2018

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Biotech Bay

CleanCision™ Selected as Finalist in 2018 Medical Design Excellence Awards

Prescient Surgical announced that its first-in-class CleanCisionTM system is now a finalist in the 2018 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) Competition.

May 1, 2018

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Business

The Arthritis Foundation Asks Americans To Support Its “Let’s Get A Grip On Arthritis” Campaign Until A Cure Is Found

In honor of Arthritis Awareness Month, the Arthritis Foundation is asking all Americans to rally and support its new cause campaign “Let’s Get a Grip on Arthritis,” so the disease can be eradicated once and for all.

May 1, 2018

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Job Trends

Safer Results with Drug-Free Zoria® Lash Intensifying Serum from OCuSOFT®

OCuSOFT Inc. reiterates that Zoria® Lash Intensifying Serum, part of the Zoria® skin care line from OCuSOFT®, is completely drug-free.

May 1, 2018

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Pharm Country

Legal Cannabis Projected to Grow as Major Markets Start Sales

According to a report by Ameri Research Inc., the global legal cannabis market was valued at $14.3 billion in 2016 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 21.1% between 2017 to 2024.

May 1, 2018

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Biotech Beach

Medical Marijuana, Inc. Subsidiary HempMeds® Brasil Hosts Cannabis Symposium for Brazilian Doctors at Offices in San Diego

Medical Marijuana, Inc. announced that its subsidiary HempMeds® Brasil hosted a symposium on cannabidiol (CBD) at Medical Marijuana, Inc.'s offices in downtown San Diego on Monday, April 30.

May 1, 2018

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