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Many breast cancer patients undergoing lumpectomy surgery benefit from new intra-operative technology

Many patients undergoing lumpectomy surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center for the removal of an early detected breast tumor - the surgical option of choice for this diagnosis -- are benefitting from new intra-operative technology that detects microscopic amounts of cancer cells on removed tumor tissue not visible during or following surgical intervention.

6 Jan 2015

Johnson & Johnson begins Phase 1 trial of preventive Ebola vaccine program

Johnson & Johnson today announced the start of a Phase 1, first-in-human clinical trial of a preventive Ebola vaccine in development at its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies.

6 Jan 2015

Johns Hopkins scientists use genome editing technology to alter human stem cells

A powerful “genome editing” technology known as CRISPR has been used by researchers since 2012 to trim, disrupt, replace or add to sequences of an organism’s DNA.

6 Jan 2015

Geographic information systems provide real-time surveillance of disease outbreaks at mass events

Infectious diseases are one of the many health issues that worry the organizers of mass gatherings, such as the Hajj and the World Cup.

6 Jan 2015

ANSTO launches nuclear medicine program to improve diagnosis, treatment of cancer and heart disease

You can’t see it, hear it or smell it, and it’s constantly changing: but despite that, Australia’s nuclear scientists have figured out how to more accurately measure the unit of activity for radionuclides, the Becquerel (Bq).

6 Jan 2015

Quanta obtains CE mark for portable, cartridge-based haemodialysis system

Quanta Fluid Solutions Ltd, a pioneering developer of advanced haemodialysis systems, announces it has received the CE mark for SC+, its portable, cartridge-based haemodialysis system.

6 Jan 2015

Elsevier launches new virtual journal: Atlas

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced the launch of a new virtual journal: Atlas. Published as a virtual journal, Atlas selects already published research on topics that hold high societal relevance or address global issues, and summarizes and presents the science in a lay-friendly, story format to reach an as wide as possible global audience.

5 Jan 2015

Catamaran acquires Salveo Specialty Pharmacy for $260 million

Catamaran Corp., a leading provider of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services and technology solutions, announced today the completion, effective as of January 2, 2015, of its previously disclosed acquisition of Salveo Specialty Pharmacy, for a purchase price of $260 million in cash, subject to certain customary post-closing adjustments.

5 Jan 2015

Jopari Solutions, Noble House partner to advance medical billing and processing

Jopari Solutions, the principal supplier of medical EDI services and connectivity networks to Providers and Payers in Property & Casualty markets, and Noble House, a software leader for billing and claims management for DME/HME, today announced a strategic partnership to advance medical billing and processing.

5 Jan 2015

New imaging technology to detect cancer during surgery moves a step closer to market

New imaging technology that for the first time enables surgeons to detect cancer in real time during operations has moved a step closer to market thanks to a £2m ($3.1m) funding round by UK medical device company Lightpoint Medical.

2 Jan 2015

Loyola to be included in "Guinness World Records" 2015 edition for neonatal care

Loyola University Medical Center will be included in the "Guinness World Records" 2015 edition for caring for the world's smallest baby.

2 Jan 2015

Top cancer research and clinical developments at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2014

Immunotherapy, genomic profiling, and investigating game-changing drug therapies topped the list of most important cancer research and clinical developments at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2014.

1 Jan 2015

Cardiac arrest associated with high mortality even in the world of Star Trek

The Star Trek universe is one of the most popular pieces of science fiction entertainment. Lots of the technologies seen in the TV and cinema episodes featuring Captain Kirk, Mr Spock or Captain Picard were once regarded as futuristic, but have now become reality - with examples including wireless communication or portable computers. In a recent study by the University Department of Emergency Medicine at the MedUni Vienna, the make-believe future of the human race depicted in this series has been used to investigate the frequency and mortality of cardiac arrests in the 24th century.

1 Jan 2015

Scientists create virtual 3D model of organ prior to operation

During minimally invasive operations, a surgeon has to trust the information displayed on the screen: A virtual 3D model of the respective organ shows where a tumor is located and where sensitive vessels can be found.

31 Dec 2014

SCSM and Phreesia partner to speed up patients’ check-in process

SC Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center (SCSM) has implemented Phreesia, the nation's leading healthcare point-of-service provider, to stay on the cutting edge of patient care, improve the patient experience and maximize collections.

31 Dec 2014

WiserTogether, Best Doctors team up to provide best treatment options for employers, members

WiserTogether, Inc., a healthcare treatment comparison tool, has established a relationship with Best Doctors, Inc., the global health services company that brings together the best minds in medicine to help people get the right diagnosis and treatment plan.

31 Dec 2014

Technology News and Research

Many breast cancer patients undergoing lumpectomy surgery benefit from new intra-operative technology

Johnson & Johnson begins Phase 1 trial of preventive Ebola vaccine program

Johns Hopkins scientists use genome editing technology to alter human stem cells

Geographic information systems provide real-time surveillance of disease outbreaks at mass events

ANSTO launches nuclear medicine program to improve diagnosis, treatment of cancer and heart disease

Quanta obtains CE mark for portable, cartridge-based haemodialysis system

Elsevier launches new virtual journal: Atlas

Catamaran acquires Salveo Specialty Pharmacy for $260 million

Jopari Solutions, Noble House partner to advance medical billing and processing

New imaging technology to detect cancer during surgery moves a step closer to market

Loyola to be included in "Guinness World Records" 2015 edition for neonatal care

Top cancer research and clinical developments at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2014

Cardiac arrest associated with high mortality even in the world of Star Trek

Scientists create virtual 3D model of organ prior to operation

SCSM and Phreesia partner to speed up patients’ check-in process

WiserTogether, Best Doctors team up to provide best treatment options for employers, members

BayCare uses CLARIFIRE HEALTH mobile technology to improve patients' experience

LIBD announces significant advances in identifying causes of schizophrenia, brain disorders

Hot Spring offers reminder to consider mental-health resolutions for 2015

Lightpoint Medical raises $3.1M in Series A financing round for medical imaging technology

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The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

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