UCLA and Caltech researchers have developed a technique that shows promise for preventing drug resistance in people with glioblastoma, the most common and deadliest type of brain cancer. Drug resistance is one of the primary obstacles in treating glioblastoma — it is extremely common and affects virtually all people with the disease. But there is no consensus on why the body stops responding to treatment after a period of time, and scientists don’t yet have a tool for predicting drug...
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HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE:HLS) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.24 per share. The dividend will be payable onOctober 17, 2016 to holders of record on October 3, 2016. The Company's 2.0% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes include antidilutive protection that, in the event of certain payments of common dividends, provides for an increase in the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion. The dividend ...
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Members of CWA Local 1133 employed at Mercy Hospital announced they have voted in favor of the ability to call a strike. Out of those who voted Monday and Tuesday, 96 percent voted to strike, according to a CWA spokesperson. Union representatives say they are not satisfied with the hospital’s recent contract offer and they hope to negotiate a new deal. Although the vote gives the union authorization to call a strike, it will not necessarily lead to one....
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Carevive, a health IT startup cofounded by oncology nurses, has landed a deal with global electronic health record vendor Cerner, positioning the Philadelphia and Miami-based company to significantly expand its business. The company’s software is designed to efficiently produce comprehensive care plans for patients and physicians....
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Several years ago when Saint Luke's Hospital held a meeting to address the issue of homelessness near the Plaza, a surprising thing happened. The homeless community identified a Kansas City art dealer named Kar Woo as their advocate....
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Alberta Health Services (AHS), in partnership with Alberta Health and the Town of Slave Lake, today officially celebrates the new location and expansion of the Family Care Clinic that will help meet Slave Lake’s growing and changing needs for primary and community care....
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