Stryker Medical target of a federal investigation
A US Attorney's office in Massachusetts has begun investigation on Stryker Biotech, a division of Stryker Corp, out of Kalamazoo, MI.
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Healthcare system pinched by nursing shortage
Alarming news has come recently regarding the nursing situation in the US.
Merck buys Schering-Plough for $41.1 billion
The pharmaceutical world has seen a major shake up through a merger for the second time in the past few weeks. First, it was Wyeth and Pfizer. Now it's Merck & Co.
Democrats look to reverse U.S. Supreme Court decision on medical devices
Democratic lawmakers this week revealed legislation which would overturn a prior Supreme Court ruling limiting the ability of patients to sue a medical device manufacturer.
SEC charges Sunwest Management with Ponzi scheme
Ponzi schemes are back in the news.
Former Senator Sununu named to Boston Scientific Corp. Board of Directors
Former Senator John Sununu hasn't had trouble finding gigs since he lost his senate seat to Jean Shaheen.
Sunrise Senior Living may have to file for bankruptcy
Tough news arrived Monday for the McLean, VA based senior living services provider, Sunrise Senior Living.
FDA charges KV Pharmaceutical Company for illegal activity
The FDA has charged KV Pharmaceutical Company and its subsidiaries ETHEX Corporation and Ther-Rx Corporation as well as its principal officers with making, distributing and marketing adulterated and u
Medtronic makes two key acquisitions for $1 billion
This past week there was a shake-up in the medical devices community when Minnesota-based medical technologies company Medtronic acquired CoreValve Inc. and Ventor Technologies.
Drop off in sales in 4Q for Henry Schein
Henry Schein, the largest supplier of medical devices to office based practitioners, posted its 2008 fourth quarter and year ending results yesterday.
