Health & Medicine Week articles from April 2003

Health & Medicine Week archives from April 2003

Indoor mold pervasive in U.S. homes.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A new study has found that mold is pervasive in homes nationwide, thriving in household sites that are not routinely cleaned and disinfected. The study, which also measured the home resident's...

UB study finds gum disease link.(University at Buffalo)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Dental researchers from the University at Buffalo (UB) have found a significant association between one measure of periodontal disease and oral precancerous lesions and tumors. Analyzing data from...

Relaxation and imagery improve depression and quality of life in advanced cancer.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Relaxation and imagery improve depression and quality of life in advanced cancer. "A community-based nursing study was conducted in Sydney, Australia, to compare the effects of progressive muscle...

Fluoride plus varnish no better than fluoride alone in surface rehardening.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- In a study on the effect of combining fluoride dentifrice (FD) and varnish (FV) on in vitro enamel surface rehardening and on fluoride uptake under a pH-cycling regimen, the use of the fluoride...

Minority older adults benefit from culturally appropriate healthcare initiatives.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A preliminary evaluation of the GlaxoSmithKline SHARE Awards, the first multinational awards program to foster healthy aging across cultures, reveals that culturally sensitive service and outreach...

Americans are overtired and are taking it lying down.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Americans are tired and, for the most part, do little about how they feel. A nationwide online survey shows that almost half (49%) of Americans are aware of their tiredness, but have not spoken to...

Meridian Holdings, Inc., announces results of shareholder vote.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- At the annual meeting of Meridian Holdings, Inc., (MEHO) the following individuals were elected to serve as directors of the company until the next annual meeting: James Kyle II, James Truher, Scott...

Scientific advisory board members named at protein-centric biotech.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Confirmant Ltd., a provider of protein-centric bioinformation, announced the newly elected members of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The recently formed SAB is comprised of well-established,...

ISBT 128 blood component labeling goes live with SafeTrace donor system.(International Society of Blood Transfusion)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Wyndgate Technologies, a division of Global Med Technologies, Inc., (GLOB), announced the implementation of its SafeTrace donor management system at St. Luke's Episcopal Health System in Houston, Texas....

Biometrics, authentication companies form alliance for privacy management.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Identix Incorporated (IDNX) and Sentillion, Inc., announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement to take biometric single sign-on solutions into the healthcare industry. Under the...

International sales agreement signed for medication reminders.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- ALR Technologies, Inc., (ALRT), which produces and markets Med Reminders, a line of medication reminders that help people remember to take their medications as prescribed, has signed a sales, marketing,...

ASDS pushes for education on use of new wrinkle fillers.(American Society for Dermatological Surgery)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A spate of new face-smoothing injectables will transform the wrinkle-filler market in the United States, according to dermatologic surgeon Dr. Alastair Carruthers who recently returned from meetings...

FDA clears Reevue indirect calorimeter.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The Reevue measures a patient's resting metabolic rate (RMR), allowing doctors and dietitians to accurately determine the caloric needs of patients. For the first time, Reevue offers physicians an...

Problems for biomedical research at the academia-industrial interface discussed.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A recent article by molecular medicine researchers at the University of Oxford's Warneford Hospital discussed what they see as problems for biomedical research at the academia-industrial interface. ...

Home care supply company to repurchase up to $35M in stock.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Apria Healthcare Group, Inc., (AHG) announced that its board of directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $35 million of its outstanding common stock during 2003. Depending on market...

Home health nursing company reports net income of $0.08 per share for 2002.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Amedisys, Inc., reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2002. For the year ended December 31, 2002, the company reported net income of $752,000, or...

Home healthcare services provider reports 7.7% increase in revenue.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- CareCentric, Inc., (CURA) has released its Annual Report of Financial Results for the year ended December 31, 2002. CareCentric reported a 7.7% increase in revenues to $22.0 million for 2002...

WebMD reports increases in fourth-quarter and year-end income.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- WebMD Corp. (HLTH) announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. Revenue for the December 2002 quarter was $241.4 million compared to $223.5 million a year ago, an...

Beverly Hills Weight Loss & Wellness establishes additional NC presence.(North Carolina)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Weight Loss Forever International, Inc., (WLFI), franchiser of Beverly Hills Weight Loss & Wellness clinics, announced that it has awarded a new franchise for Thomasville, North Carolina, to Cindy...

Multiplex PCR data related to toxicogenomics presented.(polymerase chain reaction)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Althea Technologies, Inc., announced that it presented data illustrating that its quantitative, multiplex PCR technology, eXpress Profiling, can successfully monitor the impact of compounds on the...

Scientists say Africa must make own drugs to fight AIDS, malaria.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Scientists challenged African nations to produce their own generic drugs - not just rely on pharmaceutical giants to help fight AIDS, malaria, and other diseases ravaging the continent. African...

Messaging standards will support HIPAA requirements.(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The Drummond Group, Inc., (DGI), a vendor-neutral software testing and research company, today announced that either AS2 or ebXML messaging standards will support Health Insurance Portability and...

ER physicians declare "emergency" for millions of uninsured patients.(emergency room)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Uninsured patients are more likely to live with serious medical conditions, lack access to critical medications, and forgo recommended health screenings than are people who have health insurance,...

Legislation addresses Medicare+Choice funding crisis.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania and Charles Schumer of New York will help stabilize the crisis in the Medicare+Choice program and protect and preserve the...

Diversity of uninsured signals need for segmented strategy to expand coverage.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Recent growth in the number of moderate and higher-income Americans who lack health insurance underscores the need for a segmented approach to expanding health insurance coverage in the U.S. It...

More financial relief provided to uninsured patients by healthcare company.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- HCA announced plans to change its charitable care policies to provide financial relief to more of its charity patients and needs-based discounts to uninsured patients who receive non-elective care at...

Survey reveals which pharmas are tops with physicians.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Six out of 12 physician specialty segments surveyed rated Pfizer as the top company who best supports the overall needs of their practices, according to recent information collected by Health Products...

MedAire to provide Finnair with inflight medical support.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Passengers and crew on board Finnair flights will soon be receiving enhanced levels of medical care and improved resources for managing inflight medical emergencies. The Helsinki, Finland-based...

Bioengineering Institute receives Army grant for telemedicine.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The Bioengineering Institute (BEI) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has landed its most significant research grant to date, for a study in the field of telemedicine. The award, from the...

Survey: Most want to use the internet to make better health choices, but don't.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- While a majority of Americans are turning to the internet for the information they need before making important decisions, far fewer consult the web before making decisions about their health because...

The Hoosier Oncology Group contacts with eRT to advance cancer research.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- eResearchTechnology (eRT), Inc., (ERES), an e-research technology and services provider, announced that it has entered into a 3-year agreement with The Hoosier Oncology Group (HOG) to provide an...

Rx Communications Group launches RxIR USA, a new IR service.(investor relations)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Rx Communications Group, LLC, announced the launch of a new service to address the needs of internationally domiciled life-science companies seeking a presence in the U.S. capital markets. RxIR USA...

Survey indicates need for increased awareness and formal diagnosis of IBS.(irritable bowel syndrome)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The Truth in IBS Survey (TIBS) indicates that Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent disorder that seriously impacts the quality of life of sufferers. The TIBS survey, supported by Novartis,...

Class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors.(King Pharmaceuticals)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The Law Firm of Cauley Geller Bowman Coates & Rudman, LLP announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Northeastern...

Settlement reached regarding care of diabetics in custody.(police custody)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The American Diabetes Association is pleased to announce that it has reached a settlement with the city of Philadelphia in a 3-year-old class action lawsuit concerning medical treatment for people with...

New York Assembly passes legislation authorizing stem cell research; criticizes Bush.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Actor Christopher Reeve and New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver criticized the Bush administration's stance prohibiting human cloning for medical research that Reeve said could help millions...

Fewer new drugs hit the market in 2002.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Industry experts estimate 47 new drugs hit the market in 2002 - a third fewer than in 1997. According to a new study, with each drug carrying more weight, starving potential blockbusters is one of...

Pharmaceutical research highlights new customer retention opportunities.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Pharmaceutical companies can improve lifetime customer value by positioning themselves as disease experts and providing valuable disease management information. In fact, the best path toward...

Soy helps prevent hot flashes, has extra benefits.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Soy products not only can help women relieve hot flashes, but soy also has extra benefits, a consumer health magazine, Prevention, reports. Recent research has warned against hormone therapy for...

U.S. life expectancy tops 77 years.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Life expectancy for Americans reached an all-time high of 77.2 years in 2001, federal officials say. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that life expectancy increased by...

Communication, flexibility are key when living with MS.(multiple sclerosis)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- It's estimated that 2 million or more people are living with multiple sclerosis. Of that number, many would like to work but have not been able to find employment that can accommodate the ups and...

Cigarette smoking may cause a less sensitive cough reflex in men.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Men who smoke may have a less sensitive cough reflex than their nonsmoking counterparts, says a study published in the March issue of Chest, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest...

Recommendations offered for reducing joint pain with chondroitin sulfate.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- For the first time, orthopedic surgeons, pharmacologists, and researchers from the United States and Europe are offering strong recommendations for managing joint discomfort using low molecular weight...

New bone density scan introduced.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- While full body scans have become increasingly popular in Detroit and around the nation, they are most valuable in their ability to detect the early stages of osteoporosis and heart disease. By...

Researchers report the impact of ovarian cancer as perceived by patients.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers report the impact of ovarian cancer as perceived by patients. According to recent research from Canada, "Ovarian cancer may be particularly challenging for women, both physically and...

Researchers assess the effectiveness of depression screening tools.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers assess the effectiveness of depression screening tools. According to recent research from England, "Depression is a significant symptom for many palliative care patients, but is...

ACS helps states achieve savings in Medicaid benefits programs.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- ACS announced that its pharmacy benefits management (PBM) programs continue to be very successful in helping clients generate cost savings. ACS has assisted six state Medicaid and other healthcare...

Researchers measure quality of palliative care in surviving family members.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers measure quality of palliative care in surviving family members. According to a study from Norway, "This study measures quality of palliative care in 181 family members (i.e., spouse,...

MPAAT launches aggressive individual cessation plan with new television ad.(Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco (MPAAT) has introduced new television ads that urge Minnesotans who smoke to use Minnesota's Tobacco Helpline. The ads are part of MPAAT's...

Nicorette may be more efficient nicotine delivery system than Nicopatch.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Testing showed that Nicorette was a more efficient nicotine delivery system than Nicopatch, however, the testing methodology may be flawed. According to a study from France, "The aim of this work...

Calcific myonecrosis is a rare sequela of trauma.(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Calcific myonecrosis is a rare sequela of trauma. "Calcific myonecrosis is a rare, late sequela of trauma occurring almost exclusively in the lower extremity which may be confused with an...

Underwater sensor system could protect reservoirs, drinking water.
April 7, 2003... 2003 APR 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A sensor system that can autonomously, continuously, and in real time monitor streams, lakes, ocean bays, and other bodies of liquid may help solve problems for environmentalists, manufacturers, and...

Spanish "Talking Glossary of Genetics" launched online.
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has launched the online Spanish Talking Glossary of Genetics to provide a resource to Spanish-speaking people seeking a better understanding of...

Effects of food on bone health probed.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- New clues about how foods affect the health of the human body's bones are emerging from ongoing U.S. Agricultural Research Service studies in northern California. A unique investigation that...

African faith leaders declare war on AIDS in Africa.
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The Balm In Gilead, a non-governmental organization with an international mission to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS throughout the African Diaspora, is hosting a 6-week Africa HIV/AIDS Faith Initiative...

Donor company responds to TV news program.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- In response to Ed Bradley's "60 Minutes" segment that aired March 16, 2003, Carolina Donor Services issued the following statement to clarify facts surrounding the Jesica Santillan case: Carolina...

Bisphosphonate therapy for childhood osteoporosis has unresolved issues.
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Bisphosphonate therapy for childhood osteoporosis has unresolved issues. According to a study from Australia, "congenital and acquired forms of osteoporosis in childhood and adolescence can result...

Self-contained in-the-ear device has applications for stuttering.
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A self-contained in-the-ear device that delivers altered auditory feed-back has been developed. Researchers say it may help people who stutter. A. Stuart and colleagues at East Carolina...

Survey: Itchy, watery eyes are most annoying allergy symptom.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A new national survey reveals that itchy, watery eyes are the most annoying allergy symptom among common symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, and scratchy throat. It is estimated that eye...

Eating disordered behaviors are often secret.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Many times eating disorders go undetected by family members and friends. This is due to the veil of secrecy that surrounds eating disorders. Remuda Ranch, a treatment facility for women and...

Premier Research adds to senior management team.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Premier Research, a division of SCP Communications, Inc., announced that Larry Hunter will head the clinical data management group and Beverly Harrison will lead business development activities. ...

Memorial Blood Centers to provide blood to the military.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Memorial Blood Centers is part of a national agreement between the U.S. military and America's Blood Centers, a network of community blood centers that collects nearly half of the nation's blood...

Red Cross prepares to handle the unexpected.
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- American Red Cross Pacific Northwest Regional Blood Services is prepared for potential donor surges in the event of international conflict. Because a safe and adequate blood supply is a large part...

Fish oil helps cows produce milk high in CLA.(cancer-fighting agent)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Scientific studies show that fish oil containing heart-healthy Omega-3 essential fatty acids can be added to cows' diets to increase production levels of CLA - a proven cancer-fighting agent naturally...

Implant users may be more adversely affected by modulated maskers.
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Cochlear implant users may be more adversely affected by modulated maskers because of their limited spectral resolution. According to a study from the United States, "Many competing noises in real...

TheCEU.com goes online for chiropractors.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- TheCEU.com has gone live. This service, for doctors of chiropractic and other licensed professionals, is designed to provide high-quality continuing education programs and seminars that can be...

Linear polarized near-infrared irradiation stimulates sutural expansion.
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Linear polarized near-infrared irradiation stimulates sutural expansion in a rat model. According to recent research from Japan, "Mechanical sutural separation has been carried out in clinical...

Anxiety level predicts pain during dental implant insertion.
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Anxiety level predicts pain during dental implant insertion. "Pain is a complex experience affected by such factors as stress, anxiety and cognitions. The purpose of this study was to examine the...

Implants in zygomatic bone can be secured by at least four cortical portions.
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Dental implants in zygomatic bone can be secured by at least four cortical portions. According to a study from Germany, "Thirty human zygomatic bone specimens (15 females, mean age 81.60 [+ or -]...

MRI is safe and effective for planning implant placement.(magnetic resonance imaging)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- MRI is safe and effective for planning dental implant placement. According to a study from Scotland, "For accurate and safe placement of dental implants and planning of associated surgery, a full...

Rat bone marrow cell response is optimized by commercially pure titanium.
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Rat bone marrow cell response is optimized by commercially pure titanium. "In general, cell response is affected by both chemical composition and surface roughness of implant materials,"...

Study: Botox used with Restylane provides better results than Restylane alone.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A new study presented at the 61st annual American Academy of Dermatology meeting in San Francisco examined treatment with Botox Cosmetic in conjunction with Restylane, a new anti-aging agent available...

Local emergency service is prepared for war-related incidents.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Ambulance operator American Medical Response (AMR) is fully prepared to address any incidents that may occur in Southern California as a result of war in Iraq. Using a template developed on the...

Reducing the number of walk-in patients won't help ER overcrowding.
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- On any given day, hospitals divert ambulances as much as 40% of the time due to overcrowding in their emergency departments - but reducing the volume of walk-in patients with minor illnesses will not...

Researchers discuss the value and relevance of outcomes research.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers discuss the value and relevance of outcomes research. "Outcomes research is a broad umbrella term without a consistent definition. However it tends to describe research that is...

Clinical research unit being built in Madison.
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Covance, Inc., (CVD) announced that construction has begun on a replacement facility for its clinical research unit located in Madison, Wisconsin. The groundbreaking for the $4.5 million...

The Gigli saw can rapidly remove noncemented femoral stems.
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The Gigli saw can rapidly remove noncemented femoral stems. "The purpose of this work was to present a technique using the Gigli saw through a transfemoral approach in removal of surface-treated...

Breathe Right company provides fiscal guidance.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- CNS, Inc., (CNXS), the Breathe Right company, announced its financial outlook for fiscal 2004, ending March 31, 2004. For the upcoming fiscal year, CNS anticipates sales will increase from 10 to...

NDCHealth announces results for third-quarter fiscal 2003.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- NDCHealth Corp. (NDC) announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2003 ended February 28, 2003. Revenue increased 22% to $109.0 million from $89.3 million in the third quarter of...

Nutraceutical company reports 13.2% increase in fourth quarter revenues.(Baywood International )
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Baywood International, Inc., (BYWD), a nutraceutical company specializing in the development, marketing, and distribution of its own proprietary brands, reported unaudited financial results for the...

Orthodontic Centers of America announces year-end results.
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Orthodontic Centers of America, Inc., (OCA) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. For the fourth quarter of 2002, fee revenue was $102.1 million,...

Life Time Fitness deploys Brio Performance Suite 8.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Brio Software, Inc., (BRIO), a provider of business intelligence tools, announced that Life Time Fitness, a health, fitness, and nutrition products and services company, selected Brio Performance Suite...

New eye doctor network program announced.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A new interactive program allows eye doctors to receive patient referrals for contact lenses and eyeglasses over the telephone or the Internet. It also gives them personalized Web sites their...

Telemedicine company marks 10 years with telepathology system.(Brief Article)
April 14, 2003... 2003 APR 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Apollo Telemedicine, Inc., will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary by introducing the latest version of its internet telediagnostic system next week at the United States and Canadian Academy of...