Technology News and Research

RSS

Healthcare organizations embrace need for information transparency to drive clinical transformation

Healthcare organizations are embracing the need for information transparency to drive clinical transformation, but they still require the tools and capabilities to make data available in real time and reduce the burden on scarce resources.

16 Jun 2011

European scientists develop efficient methods for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's

PredictAD is an EU-funded research project that develops objective and efficient methods for enabling earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Diagnosis requires a holistic view of the patient combining information from several sources, such as, clinical tests, imaging and blood samples.

16 Jun 2011

Large trial of tenofovir gel for women set to begin in South Africa

A 24-month clinical trial looking at the effectiveness of tenofovir gel use among women to reduce the risk of HIV infection is set to begin in South Africa in late July or early August, the Mail & Guardian reports.

16 Jun 2011

Patient safety initiatives should focus on outpatient setting to avoid paid malpractice claims

In an examination of trends of malpractice claims, there has been a greater decline in the rate of paid claims for inpatient settings than outpatient settings, and in 2009, the number of malpractice claims for events resulting in paid malpractice claims in outpatient and inpatient settings were similar, according to a study in the June 15 issue of JAMA.

16 Jun 2011

Cancer Research UK to launch genetic testing programme

Cancer Research UK's chief executive Harpal Kumar today spoke of a 'golden era' for cancer research as the UK is poised to lead the world in individualising the practice of medicine by understanding which treatments are best suited to an individual patient's particular genetic type of cancer.

16 Jun 2011

University of Houston chemist develops two different materials against E. coli

A University of Houston (UH) chemist who is developing materials for detecting and repelling E. coli has published papers in two high-impact journals this month.

16 Jun 2011

Stem cell technology corrects genetic defect in rare blinding disorder

Researchers have used cutting-edge stem cell technology to correct a genetic defect present in a rare blinding disorder, another step on a promising path that may one day lead to therapies to reverse blindness caused by common retinal diseases such as macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa which affect millions of individuals.

16 Jun 2011

ISCO discovers novel technology to produce pure hepatocyte population

International Stem Cell Corporation announces the discovery of a novel, patent-pending technology to produce unlimited numbers of liver cells (hepatocytes) that are free of contamination with potentially dangerous undifferentiated cells.

16 Jun 2011

Hybrid operating rooms emerging as a major market segment within OR integration systems

According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, hybrid operating rooms (ORs) are emerging as a major market segment within operating room integration systems.

16 Jun 2011

ACC to expand partnership and strategic alliance with FIGMD

FIGMD, Inc. today announced the American College of Cardiology (ACC) will expand its partnership and strategic alliance with FIGMD by making an equity investment.

16 Jun 2011

Life Technologies introduces CytoTune-iPS Reprogramming Kit

Life Technologies Corporation today announced the launch of CytoTune-iPS Reprogramming Kit -- research technology that provides far improved efficiency over standard methods to develop induced pluripotent stem cells from human somatic cells.

16 Jun 2011

USPTO issues patent to EndoSphere's noninvasive device for treatment of obesity

EndoSphere Inc., a medical technology company that holds 23 U.S. and international issued and pending patents, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued the company a patent covering the use of its endoscopically implantable devices for the treatment of metabolic diseases, including obesity and type 2 diabetes.

16 Jun 2011

GNAX, Acuo partner to develop cloud-based, VNA of medical images for healthcare providers

Global Net Access (GNAX), a leading healthcare technology service provider, announces a strategic relationship with Acuo Technologies to develop a cloud-based, vendor neutral archive (VNA) of medical images for healthcare providers.

15 Jun 2011

Ethicon Endo-Surgery receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Advanced Energy Generator

In an effort to help simplify the OR, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (EES) today announces U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance and the launch of the first ever Advanced Energy Generator made to power both ultrasonic and advanced bipolar technologies and designed for easy set set-up and use in the operating room.

15 Jun 2011

St. Jude Medical introduces HD VantageView System for enhancing EP lab workflow

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, today announced the launch of the VantageView™ System in the United States and Europe. The VantageView System is a state-of-the-art, high-definition (HD) monitor that eliminates the need for multiple monitors and enhances workflow by improving the visualization of critical case information in the electrophysiology (EP) lab.

15 Jun 2011

Ethicon Endo-Surgery introduces ENSEAL G2 Super Jaw advanced bipolar technology

To address surgeons' need for achieving strong vessel seals while remaining gentle on tissue in open surgery, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (EES) today announces the launch of its innovative ENSEAL® G2 Super Jaw advanced bipolar technology.

15 Jun 2011

Varian receives marketing approval for TrueBeam image-guided radiotherapy and radiosurgery system in Japan

Varian Medical Systems, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of medical technology for treating cancer with radiotherapy, announced today it has received Shonin approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) to market the TrueBeam™ system for image-guided radiotherapy and radiosurgery in Japan.

15 Jun 2011

USPTO upholds ten amended claims of SANUWAVE's '119 patent

SANUWAVE Health, Inc., an emerging medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of non-invasive, biological response activating devices in regenerative medicine, today reported that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a reexamination certificate upholding ten amended claims of SANUWAVE's U.S. Patent No. 6,080,119 following a third party's ex parte reexamination request.

15 Jun 2011

Pharma IQ launches Global HTA and CER Forum

Pharma IQ is pioneering new HTA discussion platform with launch of the first ever HTA Online event - Global HTA and CER Forum, which will take an innovative form of 12 online session over the course of August.

15 Jun 2011

Infosys introduces Health Benefit Exchange

Infosys today announced the availability of Infosys Health Benefit Exchange, a cost effective solution designed to help states set up the insurance exchanges mandated in the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

15 Jun 2011