Beth Israel: big pharma deal wanted

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Celiac disease: improved diagnosis potential highlights untapped market

A new study has highlighted the benefit of routine antibody testing in suspected cases of celiac disease. While these data prove the merit of serological testing, awareness of the disease remains a significant issue. Indeed, with almost no treatment options available, the development of an effective pharmacological therapy offers the potential to reap significant returns from this untapped market.

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Electronic health records: crucial for a modern healthcare system

Despite the bad publicity surrounding the implementation of electronic health records in some cases, effectively managing patient information will be key to the modernization of today's healthcare systems. Datamonitor expects the overall global electronic health records market to grow to almost $13 billion by 2012 - a compound annual growth rate of 23.8%.

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eProcurement: Medical Columbus may suffer in the New World

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Heart failure: quality of care is a gamble in US hospitals

A study funded by Scios has found that four standard treatment measures key to treating heart failure are unwittingly withheld in a number of US hospitals. In order to address this issue, hospitals should look to improve educational programs for physicians, as well as considering an increase in the use of certain key cardiovascular drugs.

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Immunization against S. aureus has potential in selected target groups

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria have become a key concern in both the hospital and community setting. The spread of resistant strains, such as MRSA, underlines the urgent need for new strategies to treat and prevent these infections. Prophylactic vaccination of target groups could be a useful tool, but prudent group selection combined with alternative prevention strategies, will be key to success.

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Is telemedicine worth the money

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Leapfrog: making the jump towards safer hospitals

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Leukemia: only 54% of Spaniards first present to PCP

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Leukemia: US has highest rate of non-specialist diagnosis

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