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World's first notebook PCs incorporating WirelessHD technology

ASUS, a leading developer of notebook PCs, today announced that it has launched two new notebook computer models that incorporate SiBEAM, Inc.'s WirelessHD technology, enabling the most robust wireless display solution available. These notebook PCs are the world's first to feature WirelessHD technology. By integrating SiBEAM's advanced wireless video network chips on display mini-card (DMC) modules, these notebooks will offer an unprecedented wireless experience for consumers and gamers at compelling price points.

1 Jun 2010

World No Tobacco Day observed worldwide

In a new online survey of 15,559 Internet users in China findings show that more than fifty percent smokers find it difficult to quit the habit without professional assistance. This survey came in the wake of the World No Tobacco Day observed on the 31st of May and supported by the media center of the Ministry of Health and the Life Times newspaper.

31 May 2010

European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology 2010 meeting set for June 27-30 in Rome, Italy

New research findings from fertility experts from Europe, the Americas, Asia & Australasia

31 May 2010

Family businesses may miss out on insurance tax credits; Doctors' angry with Congress

The Boston Globe explores a largely overlooked provision in the tax credits offered to small businesses by the new health law to help cover the costs of insuring workers. "[M]any Massachusetts small business owners who employ mostly family members are discovering fine print in the new law that disqualifies, or substantially limits, their tax credit. That language says family-owned businesses are not allowed to count employees who are also family members toward the credit, which is retroactive to January.

31 May 2010

FDA warns consumers not to purchase or use Arrow Brand Medicated Oil & Embrocation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned consumers not to purchase or use a product called "Arrow Brand Medicated Oil & Embrocation," also labeled as "Aceite Medicinal La Flecha (Spanish) or "箭嘜驅風油 (Mandarin)." The product is potentially toxic and contains two substances, methyl salicylate and camphor, which are poisonous when ingested.

29 May 2010

AbleNet to showcase assistive technology products at Heartland Home for Independent Living

AbleNet, Inc. is showcasing its newest and most popular access, environmental controls and communications products at the Heartland Home for Independent Living. The model home is being constructed as an all-accessible home to give conference attendees first-hand experience with the many innovative design features and the leading accessibility products that enhance independent and functional living for people with disabilities.

28 May 2010

Zargis Medical launches live-streaming version of Telemed platform at ATA

Zargis Medical Corp., a majority-owned subsidiary of Speedus Corp., today announced that it launched the live-streaming version of its ZargisTelemed™ platform at last week's American Telemedicine Association Conference (ATA) in San Antonio, TX. The system allows healthcare professionals to share stethoscope sounds in real-time with colleagues located anywhere in the world through the Internet or a private network. This technology is cleared for sale in the U.S. and 36 other countries.

28 May 2010

Patterns consolidate features of older theories, may help diagnosis of psychiatric disorders

In a study appearing in the journal PLoS ONE, Massachusetts General Hospital scientists describe finding mathematical patterns underlying the way individuals unconsciously distribute their preferences regarding approaching or avoiding objects in their environment.

27 May 2010

Shark cartilage extract shows no benefit for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer

In the first scientific study of its kind, shark cartilage extract, AE-941 or Neovastat, has shown no benefit as a therapeutic agent when combined with chemotherapy and radiation for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

27 May 2010

Humana named nation's top payer for the second consecutive

For the second year in a row and third time in five years, Humana Inc. ranks #1 in overall performance - making it the easiest payer for health care providers to do business with - in a review of 2009 claims-payment data conducted by athenahealth Inc., a provider of Internet-based business services to doctors, and Physician's Practice magazine.

26 May 2010

athenahealth releases the fifth annual PayerView Rankings

athenahealth, Inc., a leading provider of internet-based business services to physician practices, and Physicians Practice, America's leading practice management journal for physicians, today released the fifth annual PayerView Rankings, which indicate that health insurers are paying physicians on average seven days faster and denying 12-18% fewer claims than revealed in last year.

26 May 2010

Accenture announces enhanced insurance industry solutions

Accenture has unveiled newly enhanced claims and policy administration solutions designed to help property and casualty (P&C) and life insurers focus on operational efficiency and profitable growth by enhancing process automation and multi-channel distribution integration.

26 May 2010

QIAGEN acquires rights to 70 molecular food safety tests developed by Institute for Product Quality

QIAGEN today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Institute for Product Quality (ifp), pursuant to which QIAGEN has acquired all rights to 70 molecular food safety tests developed by the Berlin-based specialized laboratory center for food analysis.

From QIAGEN Manchester Limited 26 May 2010

GATOR approach helps assess health information websites

Patients researching health conditions on the internet should use reputable and frequently updated websites and not see online research as a replacement for consulting healthcare professionals, according to a paper in the May issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing.

25 May 2010

Hospitalar Welch Allyn to feature electronic connected solutions for frontline caregivers in Latin America

Hospitalar—Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, is reconfirming its commitment to caregivers in Latin America with innovative solutions to healthcare issues that are unique to the region. In March 2009 the company acquired MD International (MDI), now Welch Allyn Latin America, and has since gained significant market share in South and Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean thanks to strong relationships with large distribution and manufacturer partners.

25 May 2010

WHA endorses interim targets to eradicate measles as WHO warns disease on the rise

"Measles is making a rapid comeback in African, Asian and even some European countries despite being easily avoided through vaccination, the World Health Organization said Friday as countries pledged to sharply cut infections and deaths worldwide by 2015," the Associated Press reports (Jordans, 5/22). On the final day of the 63rd Annual World Health Assembly, the assembly endorsed a series of interim targets towards the global eradication of measles, VOA News reports.

25 May 2010

Researchers examine relationship between visiting primary care physician and effect blood pressure

Frequent doctor visits helped diabetes patients lower their high blood pressure to normal quicker, according to a large study reported in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.

25 May 2010

Advances in health IT

The New York Times: A "broad transformation in health care underway" is "fueled in good part by technology" that "promises to shift a lot of the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease from hospitals and specialized clinics, where treatment is expensive, to primary care physicians and patients themselves — at far less cost."

25 May 2010

Dialog Medical becomes newest Affinity Program Partner of AUA

Dialog Medical, the leading provider of informed consent and patient education systems for physician practices and hospitals, today announced that it has become the newest Affinity Program Partner of the American Urological Association.

24 May 2010

OnePath Gaucher Application available for patients with Type 1 Gaucher disease

Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced the availability of the OnePath Gaucher Application. The first and only application developed specifically for patients in the U.S. with Type 1 Gaucher disease, it is free and ready for download at the iTunes Application store.

24 May 2010

Internet News and Research

World's first notebook PCs incorporating WirelessHD technology

World No Tobacco Day observed worldwide

European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology 2010 meeting set for June 27-30 in Rome, Italy

Family businesses may miss out on insurance tax credits; Doctors' angry with Congress

FDA warns consumers not to purchase or use Arrow Brand Medicated Oil & Embrocation

AbleNet to showcase assistive technology products at Heartland Home for Independent Living

Zargis Medical launches live-streaming version of Telemed platform at ATA

Patterns consolidate features of older theories, may help diagnosis of psychiatric disorders

Shark cartilage extract shows no benefit for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer

Humana named nation's top payer for the second consecutive

athenahealth releases the fifth annual PayerView Rankings

Accenture announces enhanced insurance industry solutions

QIAGEN acquires rights to 70 molecular food safety tests developed by Institute for Product Quality

GATOR approach helps assess health information websites

Hospitalar Welch Allyn to feature electronic connected solutions for frontline caregivers in Latin America

WHA endorses interim targets to eradicate measles as WHO warns disease on the rise

Researchers examine relationship between visiting primary care physician and effect blood pressure

Advances in health IT

Dialog Medical becomes newest Affinity Program Partner of AUA

OnePath Gaucher Application available for patients with Type 1 Gaucher disease

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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