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Major Study: Minimally Invasive Prostate Surgery Safer than Open Surgery

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Robotic-Assisted Surgery Significantly Reduces Complications Compared to Open Surgery SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — An independent study published online in the journal Urology found that minimally invasive surgery for prostate cancer significantly reduces complications when compared to open surgery. The study found that minimally invasive surgery for prostate cancer, including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery, was associated […]

Sandoz supports tuberculosis awareness film in cooperation with Indian Ministry of Health

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Mumbai, India, September 12, 2013 – Partnerships with local health authorities support community engagement programs to raise awareness, provide preventive solutions and counter many myths surrounding tuberculosis. Sandoz Global TB, based out of India, has collaborated with the Indian Government’s Ministry of Health to prepare an awareness film on the management of tuberculosis in public health centers […]

United Therapeutics Announces FDA Acceptance of Second Resubmission of Oral Treprostinil NDA

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SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ: UTHR) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged the resubmission of the new drug application (NDA) for treprostinil diolamine extended release tablets (oral treprostinil) for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. The FDA classified the resubmission as a […]

Endo Health Solutions Announces Appointment of Suketu Upadhyay as New Chief Financial Officer

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MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Endo Health Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: ENDP), a U.S. based specialty healthcare company, announced today that it had appointed Suketu “Suky” Upadhyay as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Endo, effective September 23, 2013. “We are delighted to have Suky join the Endo team at this pivotal […]

Cardinal Health Elects Patricia A. Hemingway Hall to Board of Directors

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DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Cardinal Health announced today that its board of directors has elected Patricia A. Hemingway Hall, president and chief executive officer of Health Care Service Corp. (HCSC), as an independent director, effective Sept. 12. “We are extremely pleased that Pat is joining our board of directors,” said George Barrett, […]

Cardinal Health Offers Customizable Medicare Enrollment Toolkit

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DUBLIN — Sept. 03, 2013 — With the window for Medicare enrollment opening on Oct. 15 and running through Dec. 7, Cardinal Health recently launched a new, customizable Medicare Enrollment Toolkit to help its retail pharmacy customers educate the rapidly growing Medicare-eligible population about coverage options. The new toolkit provides a wide range of pre-printed […]

Accuray Incorporated CFO Resigns Accuray Appoints Successor

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SUNNYVALE, Calif., September 3, 2013— Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY), announced today that Derek Bertocci has resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company effective September 2, 2013. Today, Accuray has appointed Gregory Lichtwardt, executive vice president, chief financial officer, effective immediately. Mr. Bertocci is anticipated to continue in a consulting role […]

Sandoz Canada launches Salinex ProTect™

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Boucherville, QC, August 27, 2013 – Sandoz Canada announced today the launch in Canada of Salinex ProTect™. Salinex ProTect™ is a 20 mL nasal spray indicated for the early treatment of viral infections of the upper respiratory tract and the early treatment of common cold for both adults and children. As a non-pill alternative to fighting […]

Tony Caprio to Retire from Cardinal Health

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DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 27, 2013 — Cardinal Health today announced that Tony Caprio, executive vice president in the Office of Customer Experience (OCE) and general manager for the Healthcare IQ business partnership, will retire from the company after nearly 40 years of service to the health care community. Caprio will leave his current role at […]

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