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Study finds sharp increase in BMP use for spinal fusion surgery

The use of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) for spinal fusion surgery has risen sharply over the past decade, increasing costs with no evidence of improved outcomes, reports study in the February 1 issue of Spine.

1 Feb 2012

Scientists identify TDO enzyme as new target for cancer therapy

Scientists from the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (LICR) in Brussels identified a new target for cancer therapy, an enzyme which prevents the immune system from recognizing and destroying certain types of tumors.

1 Feb 2012

iRobot announces $6M investment and expanded partnership with InTouch Health

iRobot Corp., a leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, today announced a $6 million investment and expanded partnership with InTouch Health, a leading remote presence telemedicine solution provider.

1 Feb 2012

New technology helps scientists observe Parkinson's cell development

In the US alone, at least 500,000 people suffer from Parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to control his or her movement. New technology from the University of Bonn in Germany lets researchers observe the development of the brain cells responsible for the disease.

1 Feb 2012

Milestone for Starpharma's drug delivery program

Starpharma Holdings today released animal data which demonstrated that its dendrimer-docetaxel formulation applying Starpharma’s dendrimer technology to the leading chemotherapy drug docetaxel was significantly more efficacious than docetaxel (Taxotere®) in a breast cancer model.

1 Feb 2012

Sigma-Aldrich acquires BioReliance

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, a leading Life Science and High Technology company, announced it has completed its acquisition of BioReliance Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of global biopharmaceutical testing services, from Avista Capital Partners for $350 million in cash, subject to normal post-closing adjustments.

31 Jan 2012

e-health technology slashes hospital prescribing errors

Medication prescribing errors can be reduced by as much as 66 percent with the introduction of electronic prescribing technology in hospitals, new Australia-first research has found.

31 Jan 2012

AHA, NetLearning expand relationship to distribute additional course offerings

NetLearning, part of Cengage Learning and a leading provider of online courses and eLearning software for healthcare workers and hospital administrators, today announced an expanded relationship with the American Heart Association (AHA), the leader in emergency cardiovascular care resources, to distribute additional course offerings.

31 Jan 2012

IFT's fifth Wellness conference to be held March 28-29, 2012

IFT will be hosting the fifth Wellness conference March 28th and 29th. The conference will offer attendees a unique blend of unbiased perspectives, news about emerging trends, and information on how organizations within the food industry are penetrating the health and wellness sector.

31 Jan 2012

New research gains increased respect for contraceptive method

Imagine a contraceptive that could, with one or two painless 15-minute non-surgical treatments, provide months of protection from pregnancy. And imagine that the equipment needed were already in physical therapists' offices around the world.

31 Jan 2012

Sony DADC, Kyp introduce eBridge Arc at 11th annual ePharma Summit

Kyp, in partnership with Sony DADC, introduces a patented, cutting edge brand solution, the eBridge Arc, at the 11th annual ePharma Summit in New York City, February 6 - 8.

31 Jan 2012

Murata completes acquisition of VTI

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. announced it has completed the acquisition of VTI Technologies Oy by Murata Electronics Europe B.V., a full subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. on January 30th.

31 Jan 2012

Aprima chooses DiagnosisOne to provide CDS for EHR solution

DiagnosisOne, the clinical decision support and analytics company, today announced that Aprima Medical Software has selected DiagnosisOne to provide clinical decision support (CDS) for its electronic healthcare record (EHR) solution.

31 Jan 2012

Takeda returns POSIDUR development and commercialization rights to DURECT

DURECT Corporation today reported that Takeda has given notice that it is returning its development and commercialization rights to POSIDUR in Europe and their other licensed territories.

31 Jan 2012

Clorox launches new H2O2 cleaner disinfectant wipes and spray

Clorox Professional Products Company, a division of The Clorox Company announced today the introduction of Clorox Healthcare(TM) Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes and Spray, a new line of ready-to-use, one-step cleaner disinfectants engineered with a patented activated hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) formula.

31 Jan 2012

Capital Health installs GE Discovery NM 750b scanner at N.J. Hopewell medical center

Capital Health and GE Healthcare announced today the first Discovery NM 750b was installed at Capital Health's New Jersey Hopewell medical center. Capital Health is a central New Jersey region leader in advanced medicine, with significant investments in advanced technologies and its medical staff.

31 Jan 2012

HealthHelp's Emergency Medicine Program to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure

Approximately one-third of all high-tech imaging performed in the United States proves medically unnecessary. Specialty benefits management provider HealthHelp announced today the launch of a new program designed to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure and to promote cost-effective treatment planning for the best possible outcome.

31 Jan 2012

Acadia selects HMS financial-management applications and modules

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. has chosen a suite of fully integrated financial-management applications from Healthcare Management Systems Inc. (HMS) to help maximize the operating efficiency of more than two dozen of its facilities nationwide.

31 Jan 2012

UMC to offer ditto device for pediatric patients

Diversionary Therapy Technologies is pleased to announce one of the first U.S. sales of its groundbreaking ditto device, which is clinically proven to lower anxiety and treatment times while improving pediatric patient outcomes. UMC Health System, based in Lubbock, Texas, has purchased and will be offering this revolutionary aid to children at the hospital.

31 Jan 2012

Hologic first quarter revenues increase 9.3% to $472.7 million

Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics products, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, today announced its results for the first fiscal quarter ended December 24, 2011.

From Hologic, Inc. 31 Jan 2012