Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) — Human bird-flu infections may rise in
Asia as people handle more poultry for next week’s Lunar New Year
celebrations, according to a United Nations veterinarian who
tracks the virus in birds.
Health authorities in China, South Korea and Vietnam have
stepped up surveillance of H5N1 avian influenza among poultry
ahead of the festival, which starts Jan. 26. Production of
chickens and ducks swells as much as three times in the Read the rest of this entry »

Merit Medical Systems Q4 Profit Rises, Yet Falls Below Estimate – Update
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Thursday, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI:
), a manufacturer of proprietary disposable devices for healthcare industry, reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit compared to the corresponding quarter last year. However, results for the quarter fell short of analysts’ estimates.
The South Jordan, Utah-based company reported Read the rest of this entry »

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Friday, Liberator Medical Holdings Inc. (LBMH.PK:
) reported first-quarter net revenues of $5.45 million, compared to $1.43 million in the same quarter. This represents an annual run rate of $21.8 million.
The company attributed this revenue growth to the success of its national advertising campaign, which continues to increase our recurring revenue stream by attracting customers with long-term Read the rest of this entry »

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China Medical Technologies Inc.(CMED:
) announced that its second quarter net income was RMB117.7 million or US$17.3 million, up from RMB77.4 million in the year ago quarter. Net income for the quarter was RMB4.13 per ADS or US$0.61 per ADS, compared to RMB2.88 per ADS in the comp able quarter of last year.
Adjusted net income was RMB154.3 million or US$22.7 million, up from RMB105.1 million in the Read the rest of this entry »

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PSS World Medical, Inc. (PSSI:
), a provider of medical equipments and related products, Wednesday reported a fall in net income for the second quarter, hurt by higher costs and expenses.
Net income for the second quarter fell to $13.9 million from $14.5 million in the same quarter a year ago. On a per share basis, net income was $0.23, up from $0.22 in the same quarter of last year, primarily due Read the rest of this entry »

China Medical Technologies Q2 income rises, issues FY08 revenue outlook – Update
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Thursday, China Medical Technologies, Inc. (CMED:
), a medical device company, reported an increase in second-quarter net income, benefiting from strong performance in two of three product lines. In addition, the company provided revenue forecast for the full year 2008.
Separately, the company announced the sale of its Read the rest of this entry »

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Tuesday, Nyer Medical Group Inc. (NYER:
) reported that its quarterly net income and revenue increased.
Nyer’s fourth-quarter net income increased to $345,184 or $0.09 per share from $51,521 or $0.02 per share in the year-ago quarter. Quarterly revenues advanced to $18.5 million from $16.8 million in the same quarter last year.
For the full-year, the company reported net loss of $403,520 or $0.10 Read the rest of this entry »

earnings.)
Health Net Inc.’s
(HNT) fourth-quarter net income
tumbled 70% due in part to a restructuring charge as enrollment declined amid
rising unemployment.
The managed-care company’s shares, however, were up 6.3% as the company
affirmed its earnings view for this year and revenue topped analysts’
expectations.
Thomas A. Carroll
said the company’s topping estimates
“is not necessarily heroic” as the fourth quarter is typically the easiest
quarter Read the rest of this entry »

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ICU Medical Inc. (ICUI:
) announced that its fourth quarter net income was $9.0 million, or $0.61 per share, compared to net income of $6.0 million or $0.41 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Fourth quarter of 2008 revenue increased 24.6% to $56.7 million, compared to revenue of $45.5 million in the same period last year.
For the full fiscal year of 2009, the company expects to generate revenue Read the rest of this entry »

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Thursday, dialysis products and service provider Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (FMS:
), reported a rise in profit for the fourth quarter, reflecting good performances in all its business segments and regions. Earnings came in line with analysts’ expectations, while revenues fell short of estimates. Fresenius also issued guidance for the fiscal year 2009.
The Germany-based company’s net income Read the rest of this entry »