Constellation Brands completes Mark West acquisition

Transaction includes the Mark West trademark, grape supply contracts and inventories of wines

Milk thistle ineffective against hepatitis C

Also known as silymarin (Silybum marianum), milk thistle is not a treatment for chronic hepatitis C infection, says JAMA research

Oscar Pistorius makes Olympic history

Double amputee Pistorius makes Olympic history with the aid of ?ssur’s Flex-Foot Cheetah prosthetic feet

Study suggests changes in rotator cuff surgery rehabilitation needed

A rat model of the injury suggests that immobilizing the limb for four to six weeks after surgery improves healing

TCM practitioners visit Southern California University

Southern California University of Health Sciences welcomes Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Global medical devices market to reach $397B by 2016

Use of disposables may curb hospital-acquired infections

Revenue in the disposable hospital supplies market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% during 2011–2018 to reach $15.4 billion in 2018

Mayo Clinic launches YES Board in Arizona

FDA approves BD’s MRSA test

Platelet rich plasma system now in the U.S.

RS Medical to distribute innovative platelet rich plasma system in the U.S.

Derma Sciences has global license for NIMBUS antimicrobial technology

Acquires exclusive rights to antimicrobial technology from Quick-Med Technologies

Philips Healthcare launches DOTmed OEM WebStore