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March 20, 2013
Pharmacy interoperability and emerging care models: Conversations from HIMSS13

One major theme resonating across the show floor at HIMSS13 was the importance of interoperability within healthcare ecosystems. Emdeon's Lathe Bigler discusses how interoperability in the pharmacy space has been centered on advances in e-prescribing and clinical messaging.

May 6, 2013
Swiss Precision Diagnostics showcases latest in home pregnancy test technology at OBGYN meeting

Swiss Precision Diagnostics unveiled the new Clearblue Advanced Pregnancy Test with Weeks Estimator at the 61st Annual Clinical Meeting of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists here.

April 2, 2013
Rx Response reporting system gets name change

A coalition of drug and pharmacy organizations formed to address patients' medication needs during disasters is changing the name and Web address of its reporting system to make it easier to remember, the organization said Tuesday.

March 22, 2013
Study finds improvements in cardiovascular health among South Asians who receive culturally relevant coaching

Culturally competent coaching may be effective in reducing the risk of coronary artery disease among South Asian patients, according to a new study presented as a poster at an American Heart Association conference taking place in New Orleans.

March 5, 2013
Six healthcare information technology companies create CommonWell Health Alliance

A number of pharma companies joined Monday on the launch of the CommonWell Health Alliance to better enable seamless access to healthcare data.

March 4, 2013
Smartphone app provides 'e-visits' to doctors

A system for connecting doctors with patients via smartphone is being presented at a healthcare information technology conference this month.

January 31, 2013
Head & Shoulders names Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson as newest MLB 'Mane Man'

Procter & Gamble’s Head & Shoulders, the official shampoo of Major League Baseball, has announced that All-Star pitcher C.J. Wilson of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is the newest athlete to join the brand’s “Mane Man” ambassador team, a roster that includes Troy Polamalu and Brett Keisel of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Olympian Michael Phelps.

January 30, 2013
Quaker promotes healthy living with NFL contest

The winner of a contest sponsored by the Quaker Oats Co. will appear with an NFL rookie quarterback in an event sponsored by the company to promote healthy living.

January 24, 2013
Disease from Down Under: New Australian norovirus strain responsible for most outbreaks in U.S., CDC says

A new strain of norovirus from Australia accounts for more than half of outbreaks around the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

January 7, 2013
Study: Consumers equate high cost of flu shot to low risk of getting the flu

Consumers measure the risk of contracting the flu to the price of their flu shot, according to research out of Tulane University released Friday.

July 26, 2012
CVS Caremark once again participates in National Urban League's 2012 annual conference

CVS Caremark announced it will exhibit at the National Urban League's 2012 annual conference in New Orleans this week.

July 24, 2012
PepsiCo to sponsor Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show

PepsiCo and the National Football League have extended their multiyear partnership as Pepsi will sponsor the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show set for Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans.

July 5, 2012
Theodent 'chocolate' toothpaste takes home Red Dot International design award

Emerging biotech company Theodent has received the Red Dot International design award for the innovative product design of its “chocolate toothpaste.”

June 26, 2012
Retail theft slightly decreases in 2011, NRF finds

Despite reporting an uptick in organized retail crime, the National Retail Federation revealed that retail theft rates decreased in 2011, according to preliminary results of the organization's latest National Retail Security survey.

June 15, 2012
Costco to make Louisiana debut

Costco will enter the state of Louisiana with a 148,000-sq.-ft. store at Carrollton Plaza Shopping Center in New Orleans.

May 24, 2012
Energizer to launch new charging solutions

Energizer showcased its new line of portable chargers earlier this month at the International CTIA Wireless Conference's MobileFocus event in New Orleans.

April 25, 2012
Upsher-Smith updates epilepsy educational website

Drug maker Upsher-Smith Labs will unveil updates to its educational website for healthcare providers who specialize in epilepsy at the American Academy of Neurology's annual meeting in New Orleans, the company said.

April 20, 2012
Genzyme to present MS drug trials

Drug maker Genzyme plans to present data from trial programs of two multiple sclerosis drugs at the American Academy of Neurology's annual meeting in New Orleans, which starts this Saturday and lasts until next Saturday.

April 3, 2012
Teva, Direct Relief USA donate $3 million in contraceptives

A drug maker and a charity organization are donating $3 million in contraceptives to uninsured women.

March 9, 2012
FidoPharm launches Pet Trust Plus

A company that makes pet drugs has launched what it calls the first generic prescription heartworm preventive medication for sale at retail pharmacies around the country.

July 19, 2011
Portion control shouldn't be ignored by CPGs, Mintel says

Research firm Mintel hosted its New Products and Consumer Insights Pavilion in New Orleans last week and highlighted the importance of portion size, noting that many consumer packaged goods companies ignore the nutrition guideline.

July 19, 2011
Take Care enters collaboration with LSU Health Sciences Center, Healthcare Network

Take Care Health Systems, which is owned by Walgreens, has entered a collaborative agreement with Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and LSU Healthcare Network to enhance coordination of care in the greater New Orleans region.

July 14, 2011
American Pharmacists Association seeking nominations for annual practitioner and scientific awards

The American Pharmacists Association is seeking nominations for its annual practitioner and scientific awards and honors, the organization said Wednesday.

June 15, 2011
African Pride brings beauty suite to music festival

Ethnic beauty brand African Pride hair care is bringing its beauty suite to the 2011 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.

April 21, 2011
Take Care Health Systems teams up with Ochsner Health System

Take Care Health Systems on Thursday announced a new relationship with Ochsner Health System that is expected to increase opportunities for clinical collaboration and improve patient access to high-quality, convenient and affordable healthcare options in the greater New Orleans area.

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