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First Edition: April 24, 2014

Today's headlines include a number of reports about how the health law is playing in midterm election campaigns.

25 Apr 2014

Zenalux, RPCI collaborate to enhance Zenascope system to detect oral cancers at an early stage

Zenalux Biomedical, Inc., a leader in biophotonic diagnostics, is working with Roswell Park Cancer Institute to further enhance its flagship Zenascope™ product by adding a high-resolution camera to the system.

25 Apr 2014

Four insurers enroll nearly 95% of California sign-ups

Nonetheless, experts say California's online marketplace increased competition in the state's individual market. Meanwhile, lower-than-expected enrollment in Oregon creates budget issues, and a Democratic congresswoman from Arizona calls on the administration to extend the enrollment deadline past April 15.

25 Apr 2014

Liaison Healthcare's EMR-Link solution recognized as a certified Health IT Quality Solution

As a certified Health IT Quality Solution, Liaison Healthcare's EMR-Link solution has been recognized by Quest Diagnostics as meeting or exceeding advanced industry standards for health IT quality and for providing a streamlined, interoperable solution that enables secure clinical laboratory ordering and results reporting through Quest Diagnostics connectivity solutions.

From Quest Diagnostics 23 Apr 2014

WLSA's Convergence Summit to focus on global adoption of technology-enabled health care

The Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance said today that its ninth annual Convergence Summit here next month will focus on achieving broader global adoption of technology-enabled health care at a time when the pace of innovation in connected health and personal health solutions is accelerating.

23 Apr 2014

NeoGenomics' revenue up 16.1% in first quarter 2014

NeoGenomics, Inc., a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services today reported its results for the first quarter of 2014.

23 Apr 2014

Nuvo Research collaborates with Ferndale to develop 2 topical dermatology products

Nuvo Research Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company with a diverse portfolio of topical and immunology products, today announced a collaboration involving Ferndale Laboratories, Inc. and a leading Contract Research Organization with significant dermatology experience to develop two topical dermatology products based on Nuvo's patented Multiplexed Molecular Penetration Enhancer technology.

23 Apr 2014

American Health Network live using eClinicalWorks CCMR for population health management

eClinicalWorks®, a leader in ambulatory healthcare IT solutions, today announced American Health Network (AHN) is live using eClinicalWorks Care Coordination Medical Record® (CCMR) for population health management to manage three Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) - American Health Network of Ohio Care Organization, Franciscan AHN ACO and Indiana Care Organization.

23 Apr 2014

Kala Pharmaceuticals completes $22.5 million Series B financing

Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading developer of innovative ophthalmic products based on the company's proprietary Mucus Penetrating Particle (MPP) platform technology, today announced it has completed a $22.5 million Series B financing.

23 Apr 2014

Scientists develop DNA nanodevices that survive body's immune defenses

It's a familiar trope in science fiction: In enemy territory, activate your cloaking device. And real-world viruses use similar tactics to make themselves invisible to the immune system.

23 Apr 2014

Communication scholars to discuss the impact of technology at ICA conference

The International Communication Association will hold its 64th annual conference, May 22-26 in Seattle, Washington. The theme of the 2014 conference will explore what the "good life" means in a networked and digital society.

23 Apr 2014

Stronger incentives for medical innovators can reduce health care spending, say researchers

To help rein in massive health care spending, a new RAND study concludes that U.S. policy makers should urgently find ways to incentivize pharmaceutical companies and device makers to develop products that produce more value.

23 Apr 2014

Researchers develop first size-based form of chromatography using nanodot technology

Using nanodot technology, Berkeley Lab researchers have demonstrated the first size-based form of chromatography that can be used to study the membranes of living cells.

23 Apr 2014

New data-based model accurately estimates hemoglobin A1c using SMBG readings

Hemoglobin A1c is the standard measurement for assessing glycemic control over time in people with diabetes.

23 Apr 2014

AMP releases report on recommendations for molecular diagnostics curriculum

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) released a report today in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics on recommendations for a molecular diagnostics curriculum at both the baccalaureate and master's levels of education.

23 Apr 2014

21 European cities emerge as final contenders in Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayors Challenge

Bloomberg Philanthropies today revealed the 21 European cities that have emerged as final contenders in its 2013-2014 Mayors Challenge, a competition to inspire cities to generate innovative ideas that solve major challenges and improve city life, and that ultimately can spread to other cities.

23 Apr 2014

Avedro receives Canadian approval for KXL II System

Avedro Inc., a Boston-based ophthalmic medical device and pharmaceutical company announces today the Canadian approval for the company's KXL II System. The KXL II System performs a procedure called PiXL (Photorefractive Intrastromal Cross-Linking) which has the potential to deliver non-surgical correction of myopia, and improve cataract surgery outcomes.

23 Apr 2014

OGT releases new application note detailing performance of two DNA labelling kits

Oxford Gene Technology, The Molecular Genetics Company, has released a new application note detailing the technical evaluation of two DNA labelling kits, where OGT’s CytoSure Genomic DNA Labelling Kits were found to be quicker and more accurate than a leading alternative.

From Oxford Gene Technology 23 Apr 2014

Spire Leeds Hospital invests £200,000 in PENTAX Medical’s HD+ endoscopes

Spire Leeds Hospital has invested almost £200,000 in state-of-the-art endoscopy equipment from PENTAX Medical – which will benefit local patients. The extraordinarily high resolution images that the new equipment provides will help enhance the hospital’s detection of diseases, such as cancer, and enable earlier treatment which can improve patient outcomes.

From PENTAX Medical Company 23 Apr 2014

Biting into whole foods can make children rowdy

There's a new secret to get your child to behave at the dinner table-cut up their food and they'll relax. A new Cornell study published in Eating Behaviors, found that when 6-10 year old children ate foods they had to bite with their front teeth- such as drumsticks, whole apples, or corn on the cob- they were rowdier than when these foods had been cut.

23 Apr 2014

Technology News and Research

First Edition: April 24, 2014

Zenalux, RPCI collaborate to enhance Zenascope system to detect oral cancers at an early stage

Four insurers enroll nearly 95% of California sign-ups

Liaison Healthcare's EMR-Link solution recognized as a certified Health IT Quality Solution

WLSA's Convergence Summit to focus on global adoption of technology-enabled health care

NeoGenomics' revenue up 16.1% in first quarter 2014

Nuvo Research collaborates with Ferndale to develop 2 topical dermatology products

American Health Network live using eClinicalWorks CCMR for population health management

Kala Pharmaceuticals completes $22.5 million Series B financing

Scientists develop DNA nanodevices that survive body's immune defenses

Communication scholars to discuss the impact of technology at ICA conference

Stronger incentives for medical innovators can reduce health care spending, say researchers

Researchers develop first size-based form of chromatography using nanodot technology

New data-based model accurately estimates hemoglobin A1c using SMBG readings

AMP releases report on recommendations for molecular diagnostics curriculum

21 European cities emerge as final contenders in Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayors Challenge

Avedro receives Canadian approval for KXL II System

OGT releases new application note detailing performance of two DNA labelling kits

Spire Leeds Hospital invests £200,000 in PENTAX Medical’s HD+ endoscopes

Biting into whole foods can make children rowdy

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

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