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| On July 31, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final decision to reimburse the CardioWest temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) through the highest paying Diagnostic Related Group codes, MS-DRG 001 and 002. In addition, CMS also approved the CardioWest artificial heart for new technology add-on payments for FY 2009, which starts Oct. 1, 2008. |
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| Changing trends in adult active lifestyles prompts addition of products, services and protocols to benefit professionals who live to ride |
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| Navilyst Medical, formerly Boston Scientific’s Fluid Management and Vascular Access businesses, today announced its new company name following the February 2008 acquisition by Avista Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on growth-oriented healthcare, energy and media companies. |
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| Yale-Griffin Findings Highlight Hershey’®s Extra Dark Chocolate, Which Becomes the First Chocolate Bar to Earn Respected Best Life Seal of Approval Research Findings: Dark chocolate has a positive impact on blood pressure and blood vessel function. Consuming Hershey’s Extra Dark Chocolate (75g) as well as Hershey’s Natural Cocoa (22g) lowered blood pressure and improved endothelial function in 45 participants 2 hours after consumption. |
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| Bariatric surgery patients treated at highly rated hospitals have, on average, a 65 percent lower chance of experiencing serious complications compared to patients who undergo surgery at poorly rated hospitals according to a study released today by HealthGrades, the nations leading independent healthcare ratings organization. As part of the study, the quality ratings of hospitals performing bariatric surgery in 17 states became available today at www.healthgrades.com . |
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| Los Angles vascular & cosmetic surgeon Dr. Perry R. Bubis ( www.wishiknewthat.info ) releases new book, "WISH I KNEW THAT: All You Need to Know About Veins Before You See Your Doctor." Dr. Bubis, with 35 years' experience treating veins, explains the signs to watch for, when to seek a doctor and which treatments work best to maintain healthy veins. |
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| HealthLink Europe, an ISO 13485 Medical Device Support Services and Distribution Company that has been providing European customer service and logistics support to the North American device industry since 1994, announced today that it is marking its first anniversary in working with Alveolus to help the company manage its customer service function throughout Europe. |
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| Axia3 Heartburn Extinguisher® (www.Axia3.com), the fast acting, all natural treatment for heartburn, is the proven solution for John McCain and Barack Obama, during embarrassing moments and hostile questions from the press. This Heartburn Extinguisher, which includes patented, time-released digestive enzymes to fight stomach upset, contains a month's supply of 30 tablets and retails for $9.99 at Whole Foods locations in Southern California and nationally through GNC and Vitamin World, and newly available at Drugstore.com |
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| GlycemicEdge, a nutrition and wellness portal, adds additional support for low carb friendly Glycemic Index and Atkins diets following release of 2-year study. Low carb diets earning strong medical praise with findings supporting the benefits of low carb diets over traditional low fat plans. |
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