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NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium (MMRC) today presented compelling new results highlighting its success in accelerating the completion of clinical trials and the development of treatments for multiple myeloma, an incurable, but treatable blood cancer. In an oral presentation entitled, “The Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium (MMRC): Accelerated Start Up and Accrual Metrics Speeds Drug Development,” the MMRC unveiled data demonstrating improvements in tri

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rib-X reports positive top-line results from Phase 2b delafloxacin trial in ABSSSI, including infections caused by MRSA; achieves statistical superiority over vancomycin in primary endpoint.

BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cigna Foundation has awarded Operation Music Aid a $10,000 grant to support its mission to bring musical instruments to America’s wounded soldiers.

AVON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Magellan Health Services Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN) today announced that, for 2012, it expects to generate net revenue in the range of $3.2 billion to $3.4 billion, and net income in the range of $91 million to $109 million, which translates into diluted earnings per share in the range of $3.25 to $3.89. The company also expects segment profit (which represents income from continuing operations before stock compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, interest expe

CHESHIRE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alexion Pharmaceuticals today announced the presentation of new data that underscore the severity of PNH, a debilitating, ultra-rare and life-threatening blood disorder.

WALLINGFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Z-MEDICA DONATES $1.5 Million in QUIKCLOT® HEMOSTATIC GAUZE DRESSING PRODUCTS TO AMERICARES

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) will hold an investor conference on December 15, 2011, at The Pierre in New York City from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET.

WOODBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Federal BREAST DENSITY INFORM solution sought. Advocates successful: Fed Bill HR3102 introduced and FDA/MQSA panel advises inclusion of "density" in lay letter. Connecticut data presented at RSNA.

NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) today announced that it has partnered with Precious Cat Litters to raise an ambitious $5 million needed by year-end to together advance the research and development of new treatments for multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer. Through this partnership, Precious Cat has made a very generous commitment to the MMRF in the hope that it will be matched with gifts from other donors during the year-end Fast Forward To

BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that Matt Manders, President, Regional & Operations, will present at the Oppenheimer 22nd Annual Healthcare Conference on December 13, 2011 in New York, NY. Cigna's presentation is expected to begin at approximately 11:25 a.m. EST. Investors, analysts, and the general public are invited to listen to the presentation free over the Internet via webcast by visiting http://www.cigna.com and clicking on Investors, th

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Since 2009, Aetna and COPC have worked together through a Medicare Provider Collaboration program to improve quality of care and lower health care costs for Medicare members.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Since 2009, Aetna and ProHealth Physicians have worked together through a Medicare Provider Collaboration program to improve quality of care and lower health care costs for Medicare members.

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Announcing new study around the impact of trust driving business and health outcomes. Of interest to health insurers, life sciences, health providers.

NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium (MMRC) today announced that eight abstracts from its clinical collaborations with academia and industry have been accepted for oral and poster presentations at this year's American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting to be held December 10-13, 2011 in San Diego, California. In an oral presentation, the MMRC will unveil important data related to improvements in research and development timelines for multiple myeloma

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gartner, Inc. has released the findings from its third annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25. The research focuses on the healthcare value chain's pursuit of high-quality patient care at optimal economic cost. The Top 25 ranking for 2011 identifies organizations using their supply chains to improve the patient care experience. "Value chain leadership in a range of foundational and collaborative capabilities has allowed these organizations to make great strides i

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna announced the winner of The Healthy Food Fight, who received $10,000 worth of groceries from Recipe.com Aetna also named the "Fan Favorite," who donated $10,000 to a charity focused on nutrition

WEST HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NanoViricides, Inc Has Submitted a Pre-IND Meeting Request to the US FDA For Its Anti-Influenza Clinical Drug Candidate, FluCide, A Major Milestone for the Company.

NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium (MMRC) today announced that it has expanded its clinical research network to include the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, Mich. Following a rigorous evaluation, this NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center joins the existing MMRC member institutions in promoting and facilitating collaborative research and accelerating drug development in multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer. “We are proud to join

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hammers Healthcare Imaging, a diagnostic ultrasound practice in New Haven, CT, has selected CoActiv’s EXAM-PACS for the management and archiving of its images for a full range of exams.

CHESHIRE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alexion Pharmaceuticals today announced that the European Commission (EC) has extended the therapeutic indication for Soliris® (eculizumab) to include the treatment of pediatric aHUS.

NORTH HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Covidien announces data demonstrating that use of its Endo Stitch™ lowers mean hospital costs and operating room time during total laparoscopic hysterectomies treating benign conditions.