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Biodegradable polymer could help heal the bones of patients with orthopedic injuries

A plastic derived from cornstarch combined with a volcanic ash compound, Montmorillonite clay, could help heal the bones of hundreds of thousands of patients with orthopedic injuries who need bone replacement after tumor removal, spinal fusion surgery or fracture repair.

28 Oct 2015

Pittcon will exhibit at the Bioconference clinical diagnostics and research virtual conference

Pittcon is pleased to announce its participation in the “Clinical Diagnostics & Research” virtual conference from November 11 to 12, 2015. Clinicians, researchers, medical experts, and professionals from around the world convene for this free web-conference to learn and interact with a community of like-minded colleagues.

From Pittcon 27 Oct 2015

Noninvasive CT scans far better than stress tests at spotting clogged arteries

Results of a head-to-head comparison study led by Johns Hopkins researchers show that noninvasive CT scans of the heart's vessels are far better at spotting clogged arteries that can trigger a heart attack than the commonly prescribed exercise stress that most patients with chest pain undergo.

27 Oct 2015

SKYSCAN 1275 provides high quality 3D images by highly automated, self optimizing, micro-CT

With the introduction of the new SKYSCAN™ 1275 highly automated, self-optimizing desktop X-ray microtomograph, Bruker puts class-leading imaging into the hands of materials and life scientists in both research and industrial applications, such as high-throughput 3D imaging in quality control and production process monitoring.

From Bruker BioSpin Division 26 Oct 2015

Hitachi presents new ultrasound platform at United European Gastroenterology Week

Ultrasound diagnosis is an indispensable tool for a variety of clinical applications and users have high expectations that challenge modern, powerful ultrasound platforms. With the new brand ARIETTA , Hitachi presents a new solution that meets these demands.

26 Oct 2015

Minimally invasive implant procedure effective for patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction

A minimally invasive implant procedure is highly effective in reducing pain and disability for patients with sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction, reports a clinical trial in the November issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, published by Wolters Kluwer.

23 Oct 2015

IPF-PRO Registry data sheds light on characteristics of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceutical, Inc. today announced initial results of the first 49 people enrolled in the IPF-PRO Registry, which shed light on characteristics of people with IPF at the time of diagnosis.

23 Oct 2015

Frost & Sullivan honours recipients of 2015 Excellence in Best Practices Awards

On Thursday, October 22, Frost & Sullivan honoured recipients of its 2015 Excellence in Best Practices Awards Banquet in Monaco. With a festive ambiance and exciting Awards, the event brought together top executives to celebrate their success.

23 Oct 2015

Adeptus Health's net operating revenue increases 53% to $88.2 million in third quarter 2015

Adeptus Health Inc., the largest operator of freestanding emergency rooms in the U.S., announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015.

22 Oct 2015

Dietary calcium better than supplemental calcium in reducing kidney stone formation

Calcium supplements may increase the risk of kidney stone recurrence, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2015 November 3¬-8 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

20 Oct 2015

Researchers to present case report of acute inhalation lung injury related to use of e-cigarettes

Researchers from White River Junction VA Hospital, in Junction, Vermont, will present a case report of acute inhalation lung injury related to the use of e-cigarettes and a flavored e-cigarette liquid containing diacetyl.

20 Oct 2015

NCCN reveals new value initiative for CML and Multiple Myeloma

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a not-for-profit alliance of 26 of the world's leading cancer centers, today unveiled its new value initiative—the NCCN Evidence Blocks, published within new versions of the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) and Multiple Myeloma.

19 Oct 2015

UAMS researchers report positive results from treating Metastatic Merkel-cell carcinoma with idelalisib drug

Identifying a patient's genetic mutation led University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) physician-researcher Ling Gao, M.D., Ph.D., to an existing drug that eliminated the patient's stage IV Merkel-cell carcinoma. Gao's findings, made in collaboration with two other UAMS researchers, were published today in The New England Journal of Medicine.

19 Oct 2015

Nanodiamonds may improve outcomes for patients undergoing root canals

People undergoing root canals may have gained a powerful, if tiny, new ally. Researchers from the UCLA School of Dentistry have found that using nanodiamonds to fortify a material used in the procedure could significantly improve outcomes for patients.

19 Oct 2015

Boehringer Ingelheim announces FDA approval of Praxbind (idarucizumab)

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted approval of Praxbind (idarucizumab). PRAXBIND is indicated for patients treated with Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate), when reversal of the anticoagulant effects of dabigatran is needed for emergency surgery/urgent procedures or in life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding.

16 Oct 2015

Two-Level IDE approval granted to Simplify Medical’s cervical artificial disc

Simplify Medical, Inc. is pioneering disc arthroplasty with the non-metal, MRI compatible Simplify™ Disc, a cervical artificial disc.

16 Oct 2015

Amedica launches innovative articulating inserter for minimally invasive TLIF procedures

Amedica Corporation (Nasdaq:AMDA), a company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride ceramics as a biomaterial platform, is pleased to announce the release of its Scorpion™ articulating inserter to accompany the Valeo II™ TL interbody fusion device system. The Scorpion inserter will be commercially available mid-November 2015, and will aide in minimally-invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion surgeries.

15 Oct 2015

Boehringer Ingelheim, Lilly announce availability of Synjardy tablets in U.S. pharmacies

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company announced that Synjardy (empagliflozin/metformin hydrochloride) tablets are now available by prescription in pharmacies across the United States.

14 Oct 2015

Gensignia gets CLIA certification to establish clinical laboratory in San Diego

Gensignia Life Sciences, Inc. (Gensignia) announced today that it received certification under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

13 Oct 2015

ED physicians make key changes in clinical decision-making after viewing CT scan results

A study from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Technology assessment finds that, after viewing CT scan results, physicians in the emergency departments of four major academic medical centers made key changes in clinical decision-making for patients with symptoms frequently seen in emergency rooms.

9 Oct 2015

CT News and Research

Biodegradable polymer could help heal the bones of patients with orthopedic injuries

Pittcon will exhibit at the Bioconference clinical diagnostics and research virtual conference

Noninvasive CT scans far better than stress tests at spotting clogged arteries

SKYSCAN 1275 provides high quality 3D images by highly automated, self optimizing, micro-CT

Hitachi presents new ultrasound platform at United European Gastroenterology Week

Minimally invasive implant procedure effective for patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction

IPF-PRO Registry data sheds light on characteristics of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Frost & Sullivan honours recipients of 2015 Excellence in Best Practices Awards

Adeptus Health's net operating revenue increases 53% to $88.2 million in third quarter 2015

Dietary calcium better than supplemental calcium in reducing kidney stone formation

Researchers to present case report of acute inhalation lung injury related to use of e-cigarettes

NCCN reveals new value initiative for CML and Multiple Myeloma

UAMS researchers report positive results from treating Metastatic Merkel-cell carcinoma with idelalisib drug

Nanodiamonds may improve outcomes for patients undergoing root canals

Boehringer Ingelheim announces FDA approval of Praxbind (idarucizumab)

Two-Level IDE approval granted to Simplify Medical’s cervical artificial disc

Amedica launches innovative articulating inserter for minimally invasive TLIF procedures

Boehringer Ingelheim, Lilly announce availability of Synjardy tablets in U.S. pharmacies

Gensignia gets CLIA certification to establish clinical laboratory in San Diego

ED physicians make key changes in clinical decision-making after viewing CT scan results

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