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NIH funds Triple Ring Technologies' X-ray imaging system development

Triple Ring Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of early-stage advanced research and development services, today announced that it has been awarded a Challenge Grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

8 Oct 2009

Researchers tune Diffuse Optical Tomography for early detection of breast cancer

Clemson University researchers in collaboration with researchers at the University of Bremen, Germany, are working to make the physical pain and discomfort of mammograms a thing of the past, while allowing for diagnostic imaging eventually to be done in a home setting.

7 Oct 2009

Uterine artery embolization proves to be better than laparoscopic occlusion of uterine arteries in treating fibroids

BioSphere Medical, Inc. – the pioneer in the use of bioengineered microspheres to treat uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors and vascular malformations by a minimally invasive, image-guided medical procedure called embolotherapy – reports the publication of a study in the October 2009 issue of the Journal of Vascular Interventional Radiology in which the authors conclude that uterine artery embolization (UAE) compares favorably to laparoscopic occlusion of uterine arteries in the treatment of uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) in cases where hysterectomy or myomectomy are not options.

7 Oct 2009

The Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2010 announced at Cleveland Clinic Medical Innovation Summit

Cleveland Clinic's Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2010 list features a wide range of new techniques and therapies that are being developed to treat everything from deafness and Parkinson's disease to pneumonia and sleep disorders.

7 Oct 2009

CML Healthcare Income Fund to acquire two medical imaging operations

CML HealthCare Income Fund (the "Fund" or "CML HealthCare"), (TSX: CLC.UN) today announced that its operating subsidiary, CML HealthCare Inc. ("CML") has entered into definitive agreements to acquire two medical imaging operations comprising six centers located in the Northeast United States.

7 Oct 2009

Scientists develop new molecule that can deliver genetic-based drugs into cells

Theresa M. Reineke, associate professor of chemistry in the College of Science, and colleagues in her lab at Virginia Tech and at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new molecule that can travel into cells, deliver genetic cargo, and packs a beacon so scientists can follow its movements in living systems.

7 Oct 2009

Stereotactic Radiosurgery for metastatic brain tumors reduces risks of learning and memory problems

Cancer patients who receive stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT) for the treatment of metastatic brain tumors have more than twice the risk of developing learning and memory problems than those treated with SRS alone, according to researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

7 Oct 2009

NIDCR announces research and technology grants to support new Facebase Consortium

The integration process just got a lot easier. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health, announced today it has issued the first 11 research and technology grants of its new FaceBase Consortium.

7 Oct 2009

Commercial shipments of ImageStreamX imaging flow cytometers begin

Amnis Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced cell imaging systems, today announced the first commercial shipments of the new ImageStreamX imaging flow cytometers. The new instrument - the second generation of Amnis' patented ImageStream® technology - combines the speed, sensitivity, and phenotyping abilities of flow cytometry with the detailed imagery, rich feature set, and functional insights of microscopy.

7 Oct 2009

ABT Molecular Imaging secures $9 million through its Series A financing

ABT Molecular Imaging, a medical imaging company developing a production platform to generate unit doses of molecular imaging drugs, announced today it has secured a $9 million round of financing.

7 Oct 2009

Prexion launches its new and improved website

PreXion, Inc. (www.PreXion.com), a leader in dental and industrial CT systems, is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved website.

7 Oct 2009

AMICAS announces launch of its Radiology Information System Version 5.5 at the 2009 RBMA

AMICAS, Inc., a leader in image and information management solutions, will launch AMICAS RIS(TM) Version 5.5 at RBMA's 2009 Fall Educational Conference in Chandler, AZ, from October 11 to 13. AMICAS will be in booth #203.

6 Oct 2009

NIMH awards SRI International a $6.3M contract for study of ligands for brain imaging research

SRI International, an independent nonprofit research and development organization, announced today that it has been awarded a $6.3 million contract by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to conduct preclinical safety studies of promising novel ligands that will be used for brain imaging research and clinical applications.

6 Oct 2009

Brain study of people with psychopathic personality disorder

The age-old debate of 'nature versus nurture', of how much our personality and behaviours are shaped by biology or our environment, is sharpening up as scientists' exploration of the human brain gets ever more sophisticated.

6 Oct 2009

Premera Blue Cross supports cancer diagnostics study

Premera Blue Cross applauds today’s announcement by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Group Health Research Institute, and the University of Washington Schools of Public Health and Pharmacy.

6 Oct 2009

AAAHC accreditation for Laser Spine Institute Tampa

Laser Spine Institute, leaders in minimally invasive spinal surgery, is pleased to announce the accreditation of LSI Tampa by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

6 Oct 2009

Medical Imaging Holdings acquires Sonora Medical Systems business from Misonix

Medical Imaging Holdings, Inc., a holding company formed by Galen Partners, today announced it has acquired the Sonora Medical Systems business from Misonix, Inc. The Sonora Medical Systems business will be combined with the businesses of Barrington Medical Imaging and Echoserve, which were acquired by Medical Imaging Holdings, Inc. on September 18, 2009.

6 Oct 2009

New institutional advertising campaign based on real stories

NYU Langone Medical Center will launch a new institutional advertising campaign based on real stories from the Medical Center beginning on October 5, 2009. The campaign, “Any Given Moment,” captures and conveys some of the most powerful, intimate and uniquely human experiences to emerge from the Medical Center and features the Medical Center’s core clinical care and research strengths.

6 Oct 2009

Summa Health System to implement ProVation MD software

Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Summa Health System has selected ProVation® MD software for Cardiology procedure documentation and coding.

6 Oct 2009

BioImagene announces launch of the Virtuoso digital pathology solution

BioImagene, the leading provider of innovative digital pathology solutions, today announced the availability of the next generation of its digital pathology solution, VirtuosoTM. A highlight in this version is the ability to share cases in real time, allowing pathologists to collaborate with each other to sign out cases. Virtuoso users can participate in peer reviews, perform second-opinions for difficult cases, and guide residents in the review of cases for education.

6 Oct 2009