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Celebrex stops aspirin from doing its job effectively

Millions of Americans take Celebrex for arthritis or other pain. Many, if they are middle-aged or older, also take a low-dose aspirin tablet daily to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Yet they may be getting little protection, because Celebrex keeps the aspirin from doing its job effectively, a new study suggests.

15 Dec 2009

Pulse EHR receives 2011 CCHIT Comprehensive certification

To receive the 2011 CCHIT Comprehensive certification, the Pulse EHR had to undergo a rigorous inspection of integrated functionality, interoperability and security, in addition to achieving full compliance with proposed federal standards tied to ARRA “meaningful use” financial incentives.

14 Dec 2009

AFP examines insecticide resistance's effect on malaria fight in Nigeria

Agence France-Presse examines the increase in insecticide-resistant mosquitoes in Nigeria - "the latest threat to combating malaria" in the country. "Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, contributes more than a quarter of the one million malaria deaths in Africa, according to official statistics," AFP writes.

10 Dec 2009

Obama Administration plans to spend $600 million to improve nation's community health centers

MedLink International, Inc. announced today that the Obama Administration released information about its set plans to spend $600 million to improve the nation's community health centers, including a boost for medical records systems. The funding came from the $787 billion stimulus plan's provisions for creating jobs at 85 community health centers.

10 Dec 2009

New study suggests mercury-based dental fillings may be less toxic than previously thought

A new study on the surface chemistry of silver-colored, mercury-based dental fillings suggests that the surface forms of mercury may be less toxic than previously thought. It appears online in ACS' journal Chemical Research in Toxicology.

10 Dec 2009

Breakthrough findings may lead to new treatments for Ebola hemorrhagic fever

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have determined the structure of a critical protein from the Ebola virus, which, though rare, is one of the deadliest viruses on the planet killing between 50 and 90 percent of those infected.

9 Dec 2009

New approach to protein misfolding may lead to novel therapies for a number of diseases

In an encouraging new development, a team led by Scripps Research Institute scientists has restored partial function to lung cells collected from patients with cystic fibrosis. While there is still much work to be done before the therapy can be tested in humans, the discovery opens the door to a new class of therapies for this and a host of other chronic diseases.

7 Dec 2009

United Country Lippard Auctioneers announces the public auction of former Kingfisher Regional Hospital

United Country Lippard Auctioneers, Inc., (www.lippardauctions.com) announces the public auction of the former Kingfisher Regional Hospital, according to Troy Lippard, auctioneer.

5 Dec 2009

New diagnostic guidelines for inexpensive and accurate detection of lung cancer

A simple, inexpensive computer tool that measures volume changes in the size of suspicious nodules in the lungs picked up by a CT scanner can rule out non-cancerous ones with almost perfect accuracy and enable doctors to diagnose true cancers with fewer, less expensive and less invasive tests.

5 Dec 2009

Joint Commission's Accreditation for Shared Imaging

Shared Imaging, LLC, an independent provider of CT, MRI and PET/CT systems and service programs for hospitals and healthcare providers, is excited to announce it has received The Joint Commission's Accreditation for Ambulatory Health Care, a nationally-recognized, prestigious gold seal of approval for quality and safety in patient care.

4 Dec 2009

New York Times examines HIV testing program in China

The New York Times examines an HIV prevention program in China aimed at promoting blood screening that has led "more than 110,000 people" to be tested so far: "On any given night, in 14 cities around the country, hundreds of people flock to makeshift blood collection centers in bars, bathhouses and apartments where workers test for syphilis and HIV, the virus that causes AIDS."

4 Dec 2009

Biomoda appeals N.M. congressional delegation to support Lung Cancer Mortality legislation

Cancer diagnostics company Biomoda, Inc. (OTCBB: BMOD) today urged the New Mexico congressional delegation to support the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009, which calls for a comprehensive federal program to achieve a 50% reduction in the mortality rate of lung cancer by 2016.

3 Dec 2009

VARI scientists determine the structure of receptors that plants use to sense ABA

Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) researchers have determined precisely how the plant hormone abscisic acid (ABA) works at the molecular level to help plants respond to environmental stresses such as drought and cold.

3 Dec 2009

New hybrid catheterization table for Toshiba America Medical Systems' five-axis Infinix-i cardiovascular X-ray line

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has introduced the CAT-880B, a new hybrid catheterization table, for its five-axis InfinixTM-i cardiovascular X-ray line.

2 Dec 2009

OEM's and third parties granted access to Telemis Group's PACS solutions

Telemis Group, the medical imaging company specialized in PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) solutions, has announced that it is to make its innovative, platform-independent technologies available to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other third parties for the first time.

2 Dec 2009

$Careful diagnosis can help avoid long-term disabilities associated with uncommon fractures$

Careful diagnosis can help avoid long-term disabilities associated with uncommon fractures

Located in areas of the foot that can be hard to visualize with X-rays and other imaging techniques, injuries to the ankle area of the foot are the most frequently misdiagnosed of all foot fractures. Delayed diagnosis can have serious consequences, sometimes leading to permanent disability.

2 Dec 2009

Royal Philips Electronics highlights its interventional radiology/oncology solutions at the RSNA meeting

On display at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, Royal Philips Electronics is highlighting its portfolio in the field of interventional radiology/oncology. The company is developing innovative image-guidance technologies for increasing the range and quality of minimally-invasive interventions and therapies.

From Philips Healthcare 1 Dec 2009

Aurora Wilkinson Clinic installs Toshiba America Medical Systems' RADREX-i X-ray system

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., an industry leader in X-ray technology, reached a significant milestone in installing its 100th RADREXTM-i X-ray system worldwide at Aurora Health Care’s newly opened Aurora Wilkinson Clinic. The system’s patient-focused design enables health care facilities to automate X-ray examinations, improving patient care and enhancing departmental workflow.

1 Dec 2009

GE Healthcare presents new Innova dose-efficient X-ray technology at RSNA 2009

At this year’s Radiology Society of America (RSNA) annual meeting, GE Healthcare, a $17 billion unit of General Electric Company presented the new Innova® dose-efficient X-ray technology powered by the innovative GE AutoEx control system, which automatically and continuously adapts to help keep image quality and patient dose at optimum levels.

1 Dec 2009

DALSA launches its XRI-1600 digital image processor at the RSNA 2009

DALSA, a global leader in digital imaging technology, today announced the introduction of its XRI-1600 digital image processor, which is ideal for X-ray imaging applications. At RSNA 2009, the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America held at McCormick Place in Chicago, DALSA will be demonstrating the XRI-1600 at Booth #7117 (North Building, Hall B) from November 29 - December 4, 2009.

30 Nov 2009

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Celebrex stops aspirin from doing its job effectively

Pulse EHR receives 2011 CCHIT Comprehensive certification

AFP examines insecticide resistance's effect on malaria fight in Nigeria

Obama Administration plans to spend $600 million to improve nation's community health centers

New study suggests mercury-based dental fillings may be less toxic than previously thought

Breakthrough findings may lead to new treatments for Ebola hemorrhagic fever

New approach to protein misfolding may lead to novel therapies for a number of diseases

United Country Lippard Auctioneers announces the public auction of former Kingfisher Regional Hospital

New diagnostic guidelines for inexpensive and accurate detection of lung cancer

Joint Commission's Accreditation for Shared Imaging

New York Times examines HIV testing program in China

Biomoda appeals N.M. congressional delegation to support Lung Cancer Mortality legislation

VARI scientists determine the structure of receptors that plants use to sense ABA

New hybrid catheterization table for Toshiba America Medical Systems' five-axis Infinix-i cardiovascular X-ray line

OEM's and third parties granted access to Telemis Group's PACS solutions

Careful diagnosis can help avoid long-term disabilities associated with uncommon fractures

Royal Philips Electronics highlights its interventional radiology/oncology solutions at the RSNA meeting

Aurora Wilkinson Clinic installs Toshiba America Medical Systems' RADREX-i X-ray system

GE Healthcare presents new Innova dose-efficient X-ray technology at RSNA 2009

DALSA launches its XRI-1600 digital image processor at the RSNA 2009

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