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Electronic Nose can diagnose TB in symptomatic patients

A new hand-held device called the Electronic Nose, which has the potential to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) in symptomatic patients, was awarded a $950,000 grant from Grand Challenges Canada and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today to support further development and testing of this ground-breaking technology.

7 Nov 2011

SweetSpot announces initiative to monitor blood glucose levels in veterans with diabetes

SweetSpot Diabetes Care, Inc. today announced an initiative to remotely monitor blood glucose levels in veterans with diabetes, which will be funded by an award from The U.S. Department of Veteran Affair's industry innovation competition known as VAi2.

7 Nov 2011

Transcend third quarter revenue increases 41% to $32,202,000

TRANSCEND SERVICES, INC., a leading provider of clinical documentation solutions to the U.S. healthcare market, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.

7 Nov 2011

Encouraging results from SEEK's FLU-v Phase II study

SEEK, a leading UK privately-owned drug-discovery group, today announced encouraging results following the successful completion of its Universal Flu Vaccine Phase II challenge study.

7 Nov 2011

Dual imaging approach could improve diagnosis, treatment of coronary artery disease

A new device that combines two microimaging technologies can reveal both the detailed anatomy of arterial linings and biological activities that, in coronary arteries, could indicate the risk of heart attacks or the formation of clots in arterial stents.

7 Nov 2011

New study questions effectiveness of current exercise referral schemes

Research commissioned by the NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme and carried out by research teams from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD) and the Universities of Exeter (Sport and Health Sciences) and Brunel (Health Economics Research Group), has called into question the effectiveness of exercise referral schemes as they are delivered at present.

7 Nov 2011

CT scans appear to help in diagnosis of gout

According to research presented at the Nov 2011, American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago, a type of computed tomography scanning (commonly called CT scans) appears to help in the diagnosis of gout by detecting the urate crystals that are often a symptom of the disease.

7 Nov 2011

Mouse anti-aging study generates expert commentary

Age related changes like wrinkles, muscle wasting and cataracts could be delayed in mice, say researchers in the US. They achieved the feat by removing old cells that had stopped dividing. These accumulate naturally with age. The scientists believe their findings could eventually “really have an impact” in the care of the elderly. Experts said the results were “fascinating”, but should be taken with a bit of caution.

6 Nov 2011

Metier obtains $9 million verdict against Campbell County Memorial Hospital

Tom Metier of Metier Law Firm, LLC, of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Fort Colllins, Colorado, obtained a $9 million verdict for plaintiffs Louis and Rebecca Prager against Campbell County Memorial Hospital and Brian Cullison, M.D. for medical negligence.

5 Nov 2011

K2M adds two additions to family of ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems for lumbar applications

K2M, Inc., a spinal device company developing innovative solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies and minimally invasive procedures, today debuted two additions to the family of ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems at the 2011 North American Spine Society Annual Meeting in Chicago.

5 Nov 2011

$Commercial implants of ALFApump System for refractory ascites performed at Vienna General Hospital$

Commercial implants of ALFApump System for refractory ascites performed at Vienna General Hospital

Major milestone achieved in the commercial launch of new technology in the treatment of patients with refractory ascites due to liver cirrhosis.

5 Nov 2011

Abbott wins 2011 Scrip Award for Corporate Social Responsibility

Scrip, a leading global pharmaceutical and biotech news organisation, honored Abbott and its philanthropic foundation, the Abbott Fund, with a 2011 Scrip Award for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Scrip's seventh annual awards ceremony in London on Thursday evening.

5 Nov 2011

Forbes Consulting announces availability of MindSight technology

Forbes Consulting Group today announced the availability of MindSight, an innovative research technology that identifies and explains the specific subconscious emotions motivating consumers and professionals to buy.

5 Nov 2011

New IOM report examines health IT to improve patient safety

The federal government is investing billions of dollars to encourage hospitals and health care providers to adopt health information technology so that all Americans can benefit from the use of electronic health records by 2014. However, concerns about potential harm are emerging as providers increasingly rely on electronic medical records, secure patient portals, and other information technologies to deliver care.

5 Nov 2011

Over 10 million beneficiaries use DRX's PlanCompare suite of tools to enroll in Medicare plans

DRX, a leading provider of healthcare comparison tools, technology and data, today announced that over 10 million beneficiaries have been enrolled in a Medicare plan using the DRX's licensed online suite of PlanCompare tools for drug and health plan comparison and enrollment.

5 Nov 2011

Medtronic highlights scientific sessions of interest on program for TCT 2011

Offering the broadest range of medical technology for the interventional and surgical treatment of cardiovascular disease, Medtronic, Inc. today highlighted scientific sessions of interest on the program for TCT 2011, which takes place Nov. 7-11 in San Francisco.

From Medtronic 5 Nov 2011

American Scientific Resources receives private label purchase order for VeraTemp

American Scientific Resources, Inc. announced that it received a private label purchase order for a Shoppers Drug Mart VeraTemp Non-Contact Thermometer.

5 Nov 2011

North Shore Medical Labs to donate Nortec EHR to medically underserved communities

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health, North Shore Medical Labs, Inc. and the American Health Information Management Association recently announced a demonstration project to foster broader adoption and use of Electronic Health Records and support national efforts to reduce health disparities affecting minorities in underserved areas.

5 Nov 2011

FindTheBest announces Smart Badges for three Health categories

FindTheBest recently launched a new Smart Badge program that awards the top Smart Rated products and services across an expanding number of comparisons.

5 Nov 2011

Ansell launches GAMMEX Powder-Free glove with AMT Antimicrobial Technology in Europe

Global leader in healthcare protection and safety solutions lands CE Mark for GAMMEX Powder-Free Gloves with AMT Antimicrobial Technology.

5 Nov 2011

Technology News and Research

Electronic Nose can diagnose TB in symptomatic patients

SweetSpot announces initiative to monitor blood glucose levels in veterans with diabetes

Transcend third quarter revenue increases 41% to $32,202,000

Encouraging results from SEEK's FLU-v Phase II study

Dual imaging approach could improve diagnosis, treatment of coronary artery disease

New study questions effectiveness of current exercise referral schemes

CT scans appear to help in diagnosis of gout

Mouse anti-aging study generates expert commentary

Metier obtains $9 million verdict against Campbell County Memorial Hospital

K2M adds two additions to family of ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems for lumbar applications

Commercial implants of ALFApump System for refractory ascites performed at Vienna General Hospital

Abbott wins 2011 Scrip Award for Corporate Social Responsibility

Forbes Consulting announces availability of MindSight technology

New IOM report examines health IT to improve patient safety

Over 10 million beneficiaries use DRX's PlanCompare suite of tools to enroll in Medicare plans

Medtronic highlights scientific sessions of interest on program for TCT 2011

American Scientific Resources receives private label purchase order for VeraTemp

North Shore Medical Labs to donate Nortec EHR to medically underserved communities

FindTheBest announces Smart Badges for three Health categories

Ansell launches GAMMEX Powder-Free glove with AMT Antimicrobial Technology in Europe

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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