BioSpace News Archive

Policy

The governments of Canada and Nunavut collaborate to improve access to treatment for people with substance use disorders

The opioid crisis continues to devastate individuals, families and communities across the country. Without increased access to effective, evidence-based treatment options, people with substance use disorder will continue to be at risk for overdose.

December 10, 2018
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Job Trends

Hospital-Based Radiology Group Taking Over the Arizona Market

Medical Diagnostic Imaging Group (MDIG) continues to expand in its home state of Arizona. MDIG announced that they have partnered with St. Luke’s Medical Center locations to include; Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital, St.

December 10, 2018
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Business

SCORE Integrated Survey Approved for Use In Prestigious Magnet Accreditation for Nursing Excellence

The SCORE Integrated Survey has been approved by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for use by healthcare organizations pursuing Magnet® status and recognition.

December 10, 2018
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BioMidwest

One Year Since Release of Updated Blood Pressure Guidelines, 13 Million Americans Are Still Unaware of Their High Blood Pressure - and the Associated Risks

One year on from the release of the updated American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) blood pressure guidelines, 103 million Americans are classified as hypertensive and 13 million of them are still not aware they have the condition.

December 10, 2018
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Access to Digital Health Services Transforming Physicians’ Approach to Patient Care in Canada

Physician access to connected health information in Canada is now high, yet Canadians’ access to virtual care services is limited, according to a new study conducted by Canada Health Infoway (Infoway).

December 10, 2018
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Business

Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals announces 2019 grant funding to 10 physician-scientists

More than 100 drug discovery projects now supported by Harrington Discovery Institute

December 10, 2018
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3 min read
Policy

Information Update - Multiple unauthorized workout supplements seized from Atomik Nutrition in Brossard, QC, may pose serious health risks

Health Canada is advising Canadians that the following products may pose serious health risks. For more information, including what Canadians should do, visit the online safety alert.

December 10, 2018
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Policy

FDA clears mobile medical app to help those with opioid use disorder stay in recovery programs

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared a mobile medical application (app) to help increase retention (the amount of time a patient participates) in an outpatient treatment program for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD).

December 10, 2018
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Deals

Aurora Cannabis to Acquire Mexico’s Farmacias Magistrales S.A.

First License to Import, Manufacture, Store, and Distribute Medical Cannabis Containing THC in Mexico

December 10, 2018
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Policy

Lyndra Therapeutics Announces Notice of Allowance on Patent Covering Long-acting Pill

Lyndra Therapeutics today announced a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for intellectual property (IP) related to Lyndra’s ultra-long-acting oral drug delivery system. This indicates that the patent application has cleared internal review and is pending issuance.

December 10, 2018
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