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Cardiva Medical, Inc. Receives FDA Clearance For The Catalyst(TM)III System, First In Class Drug Coated Vessel Closure Device
Cardiva Medical, Inc. announced that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its latest technology, the Cardiva Catalyst III, which is considered the first drug coated vessel closure device in the market.

Merck KGaA Considers Appealing CHMP Opinion On Erbitux Treatment For Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), the scientific committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA), has adopted a negative opinion for the use of Erbitux® (cetuximab) in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing, advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Merck KGaA is evaluating potential appeal options requesting that the CHMP re-examine data demonstrating clinical relevant benefits to patients.
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Help GPs Spend More Time Preventing Illness, Australia

The Medicare rebate system should be reformed to enable General Practitioners to spend more time helping patients to avoid preventable health problems, the AMA said today. AMA Federal President, Dr Andrew Pesce, used General Practice Week to highlight the important role GPs play in preventive health care. "A recently-released Australian Institute of Health and Welfare/University of Sydney report showed an increasing number of patients who present to GPs are overweight or obese and more people are requesting check-ups," Dr Pesce said "GPs are also spending more time advising patients with diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions on how to stay fit and healthy. "A visit to a GP with a health problem can also be a good opportunity for patients to receive advice about their lifestyle and health needs. "Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) rebates perversely encourage shorter consultations. But it has been shown that longer consultations can include preventive health messages and deliver better outcomes. "The Minister for Health and Ageing has promised Medicare reform and simplification but the reforms are yet to be put in place." Dr Pesce said the MBS should also support practice nurses to provide brief preventive health follow-ups on behalf of a patient"s doctor. Australian Medical Association


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