US panel, cancer groups discourage annual Pap test

Pap smear tests are still the best way to prevent cervical cancer, but women should not seek them every year, […]

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Pfizer, Humana form research pact on elderly health

Pfizer Inc has formed a partnership with health insurer Humana Inc to research ways to improve healthcare for the elderly. […]

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iSOFT enters the U.S market

iSOFT Group Limited announced it acquired U.S application integration software developer BridgeForward, Inc in a deal worth up to US$ 14.9 million (A$ 17.9 million).

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MedlinePlus: National Library of Medicine Brings FreeMD.com Symptom Checker to Health Consumers

DSHI Systems, which uses new technology to give people likely diagnoses for their medical conditions online, has partnered with MedlinePlus, the leading authority for online health information.

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Medical groups launch e-prescribing web site

GetRxConnected.com aims to persuade physicians to switch from paper-based medical prescriptions to e-prescribing, claiming it can reduce errors and save lives.

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Lilly’s CEO Calls for Reform of US Drug Safety System

Sidney Taurel, CEO, Eli Lilly and Company called on the health care industry, medical community and U.S. government to work on a health information technology system to provide rapid and useful insights on the effectiveness of medicines while improving drug safety.

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