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CICC White Paper identifies several care gaps of atrial fibrillation patients in Ontario

A White Paper released today by the Centre for Innovation in Complex Care (CICC), of the University Health Network (UHN), has identified significant care gaps of atrial fibrillation (AF) patients in Ontario, which contribute to debilitating strokes that could be prevented.

3 Jun 2011

Pipeline Embolization Device safe and effective for patients with brain aneurysms

Physicians at Rush University Medical Center are offering a new and effective treatment to patients suffering from complex brain aneurysms. The recently FDA-approved technology called the Pipeline Embolization Device (PED) gives doctors the ability for the very first time to treat some of the most complex and dangerous brain aneurysms using minimally invasive techniques.

3 Jun 2011

QMUL synchronisation technology helps detect heart disease at early stage

Innovative UK technology is contributing to the development of a revolutionary digital stethoscope that could make it easier for GPs to spot the first signs of heart disease.

3 Jun 2011

Stevens Institute of Technology to host conference on bacteria-material interactions

On June 9-10, Stevens Institute of Technology will host the Stevens Conference on Bacteria-Material Interactions, an event that covers the latest multi-disciplinary research in the area of infection-resistant biomaterials.

3 Jun 2011

ANSTO, ITG partner to distribute radioisotopes

ITG Isotope Technologies Garching GmbH (ITG), a specialist in the development and production of innovative radioisotopes, and Sydney-based, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) have agreed on a broad, long-term collaboration on radioisotopes.

3 Jun 2011

New approach for identifying 'self' proteins targeted in autoimmune diseases

Researchers from Harvard Medical School and MIT have developed a new approach for identifying the "self" proteins targeted in autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

3 Jun 2011

IMUC, BioWa sign license deal to develop ADCC enhanced antibodies for cancer

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd. and BioWa, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a agreement to provide IMUC with access to BioWa's patented POTELLIGENT Technology platform for the development of antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity enhanced antibodies.

3 Jun 2011

Bruker to showcase record performance achievements of maXis 4G system at ASMS 2011

Bruker, the pioneer of ultrahigh-resolution quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry, today announced a major extension of the successful maXis UHR Qq-TOF technology range, which Bruker will showcase at the ASMS 2011 conference in Denver, Colorado, starting this Sunday, June 5.

3 Jun 2011

Rheonix to receive U.S. patent for powerful microfluidic platform

Rheonix, Inc., developer of the Rheonix CARD system that provides a powerful microfluidic platform for the evolving molecular diagnostics industry, announced that on June 14, 2011 the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will issue Patent Number 7,959,875, "Microfluidic Chips and Assay Systems," and on April 13, 2011 it allowed Patent Application Number 11/594,444, "Microfluidic Systems," to the Company.

3 Jun 2011

VisiInc and MMRGlobal announce agreement to launch MyMedicalRecords in Australia

MMRGlobal, Inc. and VisiInc PLC (VZJ) have entered into an agreement to launch MMRGlobal’s patented consumer and professional health IT products and services, including MMRPro for healthcare professionals (www.mmrprovideos.com) and the MyMedicalRecords Personal Health Record (PHR) (www.mmrvideos.com), on the Visi™ platform utilizing the Vistime product. Initially, the two companies will collaborate on offering products and services jointly to the health technology market in Australia, which is currently projected to be as much as $2.4 billion this year.

2 Jun 2011

Medicomp releases Quippe, browser-based clinical documentation software development kit

Medicomp Systems announces the release of Quippe, its latest innovation to support usability of clinical systems at the point of care. It is a browser-based clinical documentation software development kit available for licensing by electronic medical record system developers.

2 Jun 2011

Bio-Tissue ships over 7,500 ProKera medical device since product's inception

Bio-Tissue, the industry leader in Ophthalmic tissue products, announced today that it has shipped over 7,500 ProKera units since the product's inception. ProKera is the only medical device that can provide wound healing to over 350,000 annual cases of patients afflicted with damaged ocular surfaces.

2 Jun 2011

Positive interim results from Fraunhofer USA CMB's HAC1 influenza vaccine Phase 1 trial

Fraunhofer USA Center for Molecular Biotechnology, a not-for-profit, Delaware-based organization focused on developing a proprietary plant-based protein production platform and its applications in vaccine and therapeutic fields, today announced positive interim results from the first human trial of plant-produced H1N1 influenza vaccine that began on September 13, 2010.

2 Jun 2011

Insecure people experience more conflict in sexual life

People who feel secure in in their relationship with their partner have a more satisfactory sex life and are more able to be sensitive in the affection they give. However, people who are insecure, who tend towards anxiety or avoidance and are compulsive or controlling in their affection experience more conflict in their sexual desire and are less happy in their relationships, according to a study by the University of the Basque Country.

2 Jun 2011

SHEA, ASGE update Flexible gastrointestinal endoscope guideline

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) have updated their 2003 joint guideline for reprocessing gastrointestinal endoscopes to reaffirm reprocessing methods and take into account evolved technology and disinfection systems.

2 Jun 2011

Study affirms effectiveness of palliative care discussions before LVAD heart surgery

For patients with severe heart failure, an implanted mechanical pump known as a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) can be a life-sustaining treatment. Even though the technology involves risks, few patients and their families tend to talk explicitly about the "what ifs" before surgery takes place.

2 Jun 2011

Positive results from Nuvilex European Phase II trial against pancreatic cancer

Nuvilex, Inc. announces the favorable results of a completed Phase II clinical trial carried out in Europe against pancreatic cancer. The treatment technology used in this trial was recently acquired by Nuvilex.

2 Jun 2011

Google launches Dengue Trends tool to track outbreaks

"Google has launched Dengue Trends, a tool that aims to detect dengue fever outbreaks around the world using the same methodology behind Google Flu Trends," PC Magazine reports.

2 Jun 2011

Eight major health systems join HVHC to demonstrate improved care at lower costs

In December, Mayo Clinic, Denver Health, Intermountain Healthcare, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Cleveland Clinic, and The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice announced the formation of the High Value Healthcare Collaborative to improve health care, lower costs, and move best practices out to the national provider community. Today, they announced that eight major health systems will join the Collaborative.

2 Jun 2011

New model can help determine physical fitness and cardiac health

Imagine being able to calculate one number that would tell you just how fit you are - and what that means for your heart health. Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have managed exactly that: they have developed a model that can help doctors - and individuals - determine just how fit an individual is, and what that means for overall health.

2 Jun 2011

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CICC White Paper identifies several care gaps of atrial fibrillation patients in Ontario

Pipeline Embolization Device safe and effective for patients with brain aneurysms

QMUL synchronisation technology helps detect heart disease at early stage

Stevens Institute of Technology to host conference on bacteria-material interactions

ANSTO, ITG partner to distribute radioisotopes

New approach for identifying 'self' proteins targeted in autoimmune diseases

IMUC, BioWa sign license deal to develop ADCC enhanced antibodies for cancer

Bruker to showcase record performance achievements of maXis 4G system at ASMS 2011

Rheonix to receive U.S. patent for powerful microfluidic platform

VisiInc and MMRGlobal announce agreement to launch MyMedicalRecords in Australia

Medicomp releases Quippe, browser-based clinical documentation software development kit

Bio-Tissue ships over 7,500 ProKera medical device since product's inception

Positive interim results from Fraunhofer USA CMB's HAC1 influenza vaccine Phase 1 trial

Insecure people experience more conflict in sexual life

SHEA, ASGE update Flexible gastrointestinal endoscope guideline

Study affirms effectiveness of palliative care discussions before LVAD heart surgery

Positive results from Nuvilex European Phase II trial against pancreatic cancer

Google launches Dengue Trends tool to track outbreaks

Eight major health systems join HVHC to demonstrate improved care at lower costs

New model can help determine physical fitness and cardiac health

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