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Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2012
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:04:06 -0800

EU wants more medical device controls after PIP scare
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union governments should strengthen safety controls on high-risk medical devices by using spot checks on products and manufacturing facilities after the scare over faulty silicone breast implants, the EU's health chief said Thursday. Europe's weak regulations on medical devices have been partly blamed for allowing French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) to ...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:07:26 -0800

Synergy Health Concepts Medical Team to Present at the 2nd Annual ISNVD Scientific Meeting in Orlando, Fla 2/18-2/22
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Synergy Health Concepts, Southern California's leader in comprehensive treatment for CCSVI, is pleased to announce that three of its medical directors ...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Medical center-based farmers markets improve health
( Penn State ) Farmers markets at medical centers may contribute to greater wellness in surrounding communities while adding public health value to a market's mission, say Penn State College of Medicine researchers who have developed and evaluated a market created at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:55:08 -0800

Nightingale MDs receive awards for innovation and excellence in the use of Health IT & Social Media in medical practice.
Nightingale MDs receive awards for innovation and excellence in the use of Health IT & Social Media in medical practice.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:30:00 -0800