09:55 PM CST on Friday, January 23, 2009
Parkland Memorial Hospital is known for its pioneering burn-care unit, having the first Level One-certified Trauma Center in Texas – and for its great Italian cream cake.
Each Thursday for more than 25 years, bakers in Parkland’s cafeteria have been offering the cake for sale to hospital staffers and visitors. It’s a slice of sweet delight that includes pecans, coconut, Read the rest of this entry »
Vnus Medical Tech Q4 profit rises; Guides Q1, FY09 – Quick Facts
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Vnus Medical Technologies Inc. (VNUS:
) reported fourth quarter net earnings of $3.49 million or $0.21 per share, compared to $908 thousand or $0.05 per share in the same quarter of last year.
Net revenues for the fourth quarter increased 32% to $27.2 million compared with $20.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2007.
Analysts polled Read the rest of this entry »
Health care in Alaska has become harder to afford as modest wage increases this decade have failed to keep pace with big increases in the cost of health care insurance, according to a new study by Families USA, a national organization that represents health care consumers.
As the median earnings of Alaska workers grew just 13 percent from 2000 to 2007, the cost of family health care premiums rose 74 percent, the study found. Insurance price hikes Read the rest of this entry »
BAGHDAD — For an Iraqi Army soldier patrolling Baghdad’s unpredictable streets, each 12-hour shift is an exercise in terror and uncertainty.
So Ahmed Qasim pops a small white tablet called Artane to help him through his duties.
“For me, it helps me to get the job done,” he said. “I can’t bear working without taking Artane. It makes me happy and high, but I still can control myself.”
The abuse of prescription Read the rest of this entry »
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Tuesday, Cantel Medical Corp. (CMN:
) reported fourth-quarter net income of $2.6 million or $0.16 per share, compared to $2.0 million or $0.12 per share in the year ago quarter.
On average, two analysts polled by First Call/Thomson Financial expected the company to earn $0.10 per share for the quarter.
Net sales for the quarter increased to $64.3 million from $63.0 million in the prior year quarter. Read the rest of this entry »
) advanced in pre-market trading, after announced the FDA acceptance for filing its BLA for PolyHeme.
The stock was up 44 cents just before 8:55 am ET, rallying to 98 cents. If pre-market gains hold, the stock will open at its highest level since late October.
Northfield Laboratories announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted for filing its Biologics License Application, or BLA, for PolyHeme, the company’s investigative Read the rest of this entry »
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Emergency Medical Services Corp. (EMS:
) announced third quarter net income of $28.6 million or $0.66 per share, compared to $14.7 million or $0.34 per share in the third quarter last year.
On average, eight analysts polled by First Call/Thomson Financial expected the company to report earnings of $0.45 per share.
Revenue for the period was $679.3 million, up 28.2% from 529.7 million in the same Read the rest of this entry »
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Thursday, Aspect Medical Systems Inc. (ASPM:
), a manufacturer of anesthesia monitoring systems, reported a rise in earnings for the fourth quarter, helped by a benefit from other income. The company also provided outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2009.
The Norwood, Massachusetts-based company reported net income for the fourth quarter of $8.39 million or $0.40 per share, up from $408 thousand Read the rest of this entry »
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Thursday, Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. (FMS:
) reported fourth-quarter net income of US$214.3 million or US$0.72 per share, compared to US$197.4 million or US$0.67 per share in the same quarter last year.
On average, three analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn US$0.72 per share for the quarter. Analysts’ estimates typically exclude special items.
Total net revenue for Read the rest of this entry »
Mindray Medical Int’l Q3 Profit Rises On Higher Revenues; Backs FY08 EPS Outlook, Cuts Revenue Guidance – Update
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Monday, Mindray Medical International Ltd., (MR:
), a manufacturer and marketer of medical devices, reported higher third quarter earnings, driven by strong revenue growth. The company also reaffirmed its fiscal 2008 earnings guidance, while lowering fiscal year 2008 revenue outlook.
The Read the rest of this entry »