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Anacor enters $30 million loan agreement

Anacor Pharmaceuticals announced today that it has entered into a loan agreement led by Oxford Finance Corporation and partnered with Horizon Technology Finance Corporation to provide up to $30 million in capital. Anacor used $6.6 million to repay the remaining obligations under its loan agreement with Lighthouse Capital Partners and expects to use the remainder of the capital to fund development activities related to AN2690, AN2728 and AN2898.

21 Mar 2011

NeuroFocus unveils wireless headset to capture brainwave activity across the full brain

NeuroFocus unveiled the first dry, wireless headset designed to capture brainwave activity across the full brain today at the 75th Annual Advertising Research Foundation conference being held at the Marriott Marquis in New York. Developed over the last three years, Mynd™ combines medical-grade technology with mobility, leapfrogging current neurological testing methods.

21 Mar 2011

ACS announces definitive agreement to acquire CredenceHealth

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS), A Xerox Company, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire CredenceHealth, Inc., creating a simple way for healthcare providers to use patient information to predict and prevent complications.

21 Mar 2011

Equipois debuts x-Ar exoskeletal arm support system for manual tasks at Applied Ergonomics Conference

Equipois Inc., designer and manufacturer of the zeroG® mechanical arm technology, debuted today the x-Ar™, the world's first exoskeletal arm support system for manual tasks, at the Applied Ergonomics Conference in Orlando, Florida.

21 Mar 2011

Intrasphere launches SafetyXpress implementation accelerator framework for Oracle Argus Safety suite

Intrasphere Technologies, a Drug Safety specialized consulting and solutions firm that provides services to Life Sciences organizations, today announced that it has launched SafetyXpress. SafetyXpress for Argus is Intrasphere's proprietary implementation accelerator framework for the rapid deployment of the Argus Safety suite. Intrasphere is a Specialized Oracle Argus Safety Gold Partner.

21 Mar 2011

Advanced Cell Technology reduces 2010 debt to less than $1 million

Advanced Cell Technology, Inc., a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, announced today 2010 year-end results for the period ended December 31, 2010. The Company utilized $8.8 million in cash for operations during the year, compared to $5.1 million in the year-earlier period.

21 Mar 2011

First clinical use of GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface on lower profile delivery system

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today reported the first clinical use in the U.S. of the GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface on a lower profile delivery system. The GORE VIABAHN Device is designed to percutaneously treat Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA) and iliac peripheral artery disease by relining the native vessel.

21 Mar 2011

NDS Surgical Imaging launches dynamic color calibration solution for surgical displays

NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) today launched its proprietary Color Correction Technology (CCT). This dynamic color calibration solution is designed to fine tune the color response of surgical displays, uniquely correcting high-definition images in real-time on a pixel-by-pixel basis. The result is accurate, consistent color across all displays, conforming to international standards.

21 Mar 2011

Assisted Living Federation of America names winners of 2011 ALFA Best of the Best Awards

The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) today announced the winners of this year's ALFA Best of the Best Awards. These annual awards honor programs demonstrating innovation in the field of senior living and embracing the principles of choice, independence, dignity and quality of life for seniors. ALFA will recognize the winning programs at the ALFA 2011 Conference & Expo, April 5-7 in Orlando, Florida.

21 Mar 2011

NDS Surgical Imaging introduces new 26" Radiance G2 High-Bright displays with stabilized LED backlight

NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) today announced the industry's first stabilized LED backlight, available in all new 26" Radiance G2 High-Bright surgical displays. Backlight stabilization assures consistent brightness of images over the life of the display—specified at 25,000 hours—without any dimming or compromise in luminance output. The result is a new level of image clarity and consistency, with enhanced brightness, contrast and color.

21 Mar 2011

Almac, Exco InTouch enter exclusive integrated patient management alliance

The Almac Group and Exco InTouch announced today that Almac's Clinical Technologies business unit, the leading provider of IXRS(R) (Interactive Voice and Web Response) services relating to patient and drug supply management, has formed an exclusive integrated patient management alliance with Exco InTouch, an innovative firm specializing in patient recruitment, retention, compliance and ePRO services.

21 Mar 2011

Researchers baffled with increase in migraine rates

Migraine rates in a comprehensive Norwegian health study have climbed by 1% in a decade -- that may not sound like much, but in the Norwegian context, it means 45,000 more migraine sufferers -- and if the trend were to hold for the European Union, that would be an additional 5 million more people plagued by migraines. Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) are baffled by the cause of this trend.

21 Mar 2011

Tiny Locked Nucleic Acid-based compounds inhibit entire disease-associated microRNA families

A study published online in this week's Nature Genetics demonstrates that tiny Locked Nucleic Acid (LNA)-based compounds developed by Santaris Pharma A/S can inhibit entire disease-associated microRNA families. This provides a potential new approach for treating a variety of diseases including cancer, viral infections, cardiovascular and muscle diseases.

21 Mar 2011

On health reform law's anniversary: Pros, cons, waivers and state action

News organizations are noting the one-year anniversary of the health law, and covering developments in the states.

21 Mar 2011

Drug delivery breakthrough for Alzheimer’s disease

Till date all attempts to get drugs into the brain were countered by the blood-brain barrier - the natural defense against potentially harmful chemicals floating around the body. However this new finding from a team from University of Oxford shows that now scientists have successfully switched off a gene implicated in Alzheimer’s disease in the brains of mice by exploiting tiny particles naturally released by cells, called exosomes.

21 Mar 2011

Ontario announces passage of regulations that fully enable remote pharmacy dispensing

The Government of Ontario today announced passage of regulations that fully enable remote pharmacy dispensing in all areas of the province. Further to the provisions of Bill 179, passed in December 2009, these regulations provide the framework for how remote dispensing will occur in Ontario, and mark a historic moment in health care delivery in Canada.

19 Mar 2011

Government of Canada commits to contribute towards global effort to combat malaria

Canada is delivering on its commitment to help the world's most vulnerable, thanks to new developments which will provide an affordable, reliable, and stable treatment for malaria that will save millions of lives, especially those of women and children in Africa.

19 Mar 2011

The Lancet publishes Oceana's Solesta injectable gel study results against fecal incontinence

Oceana Therapeutics, a global company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing best-in-class specialty therapeutics, today announced the publication of results from a randomized-controlled clinical trial of the bulking agent, NASHA DX, a dextranomer suspended in stabilized, which was injected into the submucosa of the anal canal in patients with fecal incontinence.

19 Mar 2011

Veran Medical Technologies closes round of financing worth more than $15M

Veran Medical Technologies announced today that it has completed a round of financing worth more than $15M. Participants in the financing included existing investors and a new strategic partner.

19 Mar 2011

Researchers review patient outcomes from full, partial organ removal for kidney cancer

Patients with kidney cancer who had their entire organ removed were more likely to have more renal complications and poorer health after surgery, compared to those who had only part of their kidney removed, a study has shown.

19 Mar 2011

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Anacor enters $30 million loan agreement

NeuroFocus unveils wireless headset to capture brainwave activity across the full brain

ACS announces definitive agreement to acquire CredenceHealth

Equipois debuts x-Ar exoskeletal arm support system for manual tasks at Applied Ergonomics Conference

Intrasphere launches SafetyXpress implementation accelerator framework for Oracle Argus Safety suite

Advanced Cell Technology reduces 2010 debt to less than $1 million

First clinical use of GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface on lower profile delivery system

NDS Surgical Imaging launches dynamic color calibration solution for surgical displays

Assisted Living Federation of America names winners of 2011 ALFA Best of the Best Awards

NDS Surgical Imaging introduces new 26" Radiance G2 High-Bright displays with stabilized LED backlight

Almac, Exco InTouch enter exclusive integrated patient management alliance

Researchers baffled with increase in migraine rates

Tiny Locked Nucleic Acid-based compounds inhibit entire disease-associated microRNA families

On health reform law's anniversary: Pros, cons, waivers and state action

Drug delivery breakthrough for Alzheimer’s disease

Ontario announces passage of regulations that fully enable remote pharmacy dispensing

Government of Canada commits to contribute towards global effort to combat malaria

The Lancet publishes Oceana's Solesta injectable gel study results against fecal incontinence

Veran Medical Technologies closes round of financing worth more than $15M

Researchers review patient outcomes from full, partial organ removal for kidney cancer

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