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United Health Potential Acquisition

2010-07-30T16:55:40Z

Will United Health move to acquire Executive Health Resources Inc. ?

Will Minnesota Regain Its Position in Venture Capital Ranking?

2010-07-30T16:45:06Z

According to the BioEnterprise Rankings, Minnesota has slipped to the fifth position in venture raise totals for the first six months of 2010. Leading states included: Illinois, Western PA, Wisconsin, Ohio and Minnesota. Biotech companies raised the most with $289 million compared to $96 million for medical device.

CG3 Consulting continues to create new businesses in the medical device area in Europe and U.S.

2010-07-11T16:48:38Z

CG3 Consulting continues to create new businesses in the medical device area for clients in Europe and the U.S. New technologies for the future treatment of patients in an uncertain healthcare world! See us at www.CG3Consulting.com.

Is your job making you fat? See: http://bit.ly/clrgj7

2010-06-09T11:26:26Z

The poll found that 44% of workers said they had gained weight in their current jobs, with many saying stress was a contributing factor.

Skin Cancer, Melanoma: http://bit.ly/cxYMaQ LA Times News Story, How to Avoid Skin Cancer

2010-05-17T22:15:15Z

Skin Cancer, Melanoma: http://bit.ly/cxYMaQ LA Times News Story, How to Avoid Skin Cancer. Melanoma can affect your skin only, or it may spread to your organs and bones. Luckily, it can be cured if it’s found and treated early.

Surgical Robot Examined in Injuries See Story at: http://bit.ly/cTEruv

2010-05-05T16:21:54Z

DOVER, N.H.—Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, a small community hospital in this coastal New England town, used a college hockey game to showcase its new technological marvel: a $1.4 million surgical robot named after Leonardo da Vinci. http://bit.ly/cTEruv

At One Hospital, Computerized Order System Cut Mortality By 20%

2010-05-04T16:51:58Z

In theory, a computerized system to send doctors’ orders directly to those who carry them out is supposed to save lives. See story at http://bit.ly/b6nUKs

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. Report Q1 Profits - http://bit.ly/aHIF2t

2010-05-03T11:00:46Z

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. said Thursday that its first-quarter profit rose 16% on higher sales of drugs treating heart disease, viruses and cancer.

CG3 Attending American Association of Thoracic Surgeons Meeting in Toronto May 2-4, 2010

2010-04-29T17:32:25Z

Patrick Kullmann, CG3 Consulting to attend AATS meeting to work in the eHealth Medical space for cardiac health care and wellness company www.iMobilewellness.com.

CG3 Consulting Continues to Expand Venture Capital Support and Advisory Role in Life Science Markets

2010-04-27T18:29:45Z

CG3 Minneapolis, Boston and San Deigo continues to serve the investment community by providing screening and due diligence support and other investment advisory services in the life science area to experienced life science venture and angel firms as well as general venture capital and angel firms with little or no experience in the life science areas.

AstraZeneca PLC, in a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department, agreed to pay about $520 million

2010-04-27T18:24:22Z

AstraZeneca PLC, in a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department, agreed to pay about $520 million See: http://bit.ly/aPSXe3

Merck Discloses Health-Overhaul Costs See Story at : http://bit.ly/cfHai9

2010-04-25T16:57:09Z

Merck & Co. said Friday that the recently enacted U.S. health-care overhaul legislation would reduce its revenue by $170 million this year and up to $350 million next year, but the drug maker reaffirmed its long-term profit forecast.

FDA Planning More Regulation Of Drug-Infusion Pumps: See http://bit.ly/b3PxYT

2010-04-25T16:54:32Z

The FDA cited an increase in the number and severity of problems with external infusion pumps. It said it has received 56,000 reports of problems in the past five years, including more than 500 deaths associated with the devices.

FDA Pushes Oversight of Devices - http://bit.ly/btoUxN

2010-04-22T13:31:21Z

The Food and Drug Administration is raising a red flag, calling for greater oversight of devices such as dialysis machines, ventilators, infusion pumps and IV machines—which are increasingly operated by patients, family members and other minimally trained caregivers.

Pharma Sales Set to Grow 5%-8%; Overhaul Effects Unclear Following Healthcare Reform

2010-04-20T19:46:41Z

Already pharma companies are changing their sales and earnings expectations because of legislative changes that take place immediately, such as increased Medicaid rebates. Johnson & Johnson today said changes to the U.S. system would pare 2010 earnings by about 10 cents a share and cut revenue by between $400 million and $500 million.