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TOKYO, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited (hereafter, Daiichi Sankyo) today announced that it has completed patient enrolment in the global Hokusai-VTE phase 3 study investigating the once-daily oral factor Xa inhibitor edoxaban for the treatment and prevention of recurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients who have had an acute symptomatic deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), or both.(1,2 ) Hokusai-VTE is the largest single...

October is Breast Cancer awareness month and women need to be aware of blood markers listed below. Monitor every one of them on My Blood works App for iPhone, iPad and iTouch. (PRWEB) October 23, 2012 Before, during and after treatment for breast cancer, the physician will order blood tests. These tests check to see whether the blood has normal amounts of various types of blood cells. The cancer and related treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can reduce important blood cell levels...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --HemaTerra Technologies, an end-to-end operational software systems provider to organizations that collect blood, platelets, plasma and other biologic products, announced that Carter BloodCare has purchased and will pilot the first implementation of HemaControl. HemaControl is the only comprehensive inventory management system in the blood industry that combines data from demand forecasting, collections planning, product quarantines...

HONG KONG, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Cord Blood Corporation (NYSE: CO) ("CCBC" or the "Company"), the first and largest cord blood banking operator in China, today announced that the Company will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders at its Hong Kong office at 48/F, Bank of China Tower, 1 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong, at 9:00 p.m. Hong Kong Time on December 19, 2012 (8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on December 19, 2012). Shareholders of record as of...

HONG KONG, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Cord Blood Corporation (NYSE:CO) ("CCBC" or the "Company"), the first and largest cord blood banking operator in China, today announced that the Company repurchased an aggregate of 6,041,980 ordinary shares for a total consideration of approximately $16.4 million since April 1, 2012. The total number of shares issued and outstanding as of the date hereof is 73,140,147, with 6,041,980 shares being held as treasury shares. On...

“The US Blood Banking Market: Test Volume and Reagent Sales Forecasts by Market Segment, Key Supplier Shares” and “Complete 2012 U.S. Cord Blood Banking Industry Report” market research reports have been added to the database of ReportsnReports.com. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) October 20, 2012 “The US Blood Banking Market: Test Volume and Reagent Sales Forecasts by Market Segment, Key Supplier Shares” and “Complete 2012 U.S. Cord Blood Banking Industry Report” market research...

Cryo-Cell International, Inc. (OTC:QB Markets Group Symbol: CCEL), the company that in 1992, became the first to separate and store stem cells, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended August 31, 2012. Oldsmar, Florida (PRWEB) October 15, 2012 Cryo-Cell International, Inc. (OTC:QB Markets Group Symbol: CCEL) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended August 31, 2012.      For the quarter ended August 31, 2012, the Company...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vietti Foods Company, Inc., a 114-year old maker of canned foods, has launched a line of satirical campaign collectible products - entitled "Collectible Campaign Cuisine & Memorabilia" designed to whimsically spoof the two current major presidential candidates and their respective political parties while raising funds to support a charitable organization. Collectible Campaign Cuisine products can be purchased online by going to...

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) today announced the CE Mark and debut of the new fractional arterial oxygen saturation, SpfO(2)((TM)), parameter through the rainbow(®) Universal ReSposable SuperSensor(TM), the first noninvasive sensor to provide simultaneous monitoring of SpHb(®), SpCO(®), SpMet(®), SpfO(2), SpOC((TM)), Perfusion Index, PVI(®), and Measure-Through Motion and Low Perfusion SpO(2) and pulse rate. (Photo:...

Oregon Fire Fighter Thomas Jones and his fiancée Chelsea Janssen were involved in an accident leaving them both with severe burns. Friends of Thomas and Chelsea wish to host a blood drive in order to replace the blood products that have been used to treat them both. (PRWEB) October 06, 2012 On Friday, October 12th, from 2-6pm at the Oregon Fire Protection District, 100 Washington Street in Oregon, Oregon United Methodist Church, Oregon Fire Protection District and Oregon Fire...