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Marie Shields
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Stem cell restrictions lifted

On March 9, President Obama signed an order lifting the existing restrictions on embyronic stem-cell research, a move which researchers say could lead to dramatic advances in the understanding and treatment of conditions like diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer’s.
19 Mar 2009
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Next Generation Healthcare Summit 2009
30th September - 2nd October

As healthcare costs continue to rise, health providers around the country feel a sharp sense of urgency in deploying information technology to lower costs, reduce medical errors, enhance outcomes, and spur efficiency in an industry known for legendary inefficiency.