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Value-based pricing system would benefit NHS: Research

Health economists at the University of York say a robust framework is needed for a new purchasing system for medicines to make sure it delivers anticipated benefits for the NHS.

14 Feb 2011

Selenia Dimensions System receives FDA approval for 3-D X-ray mammography device

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Selenia Dimensions System, the first X-ray mammography device that provides three-dimensional images of the breast for breast cancer screening and diagnosis.

14 Feb 2011

Sonoma acquires NovaLign Orthopaedics

Sonoma Orthopedic Products announced that it has completed the acquisition of certain key assets of NovaLign Orthopaedics, Inc.

14 Feb 2011

Electronic fetal heart rate monitor use lowers infant mortality by 53%: Study

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting -, in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that prove that the use of fetal heart rate monitors lowers the rate of infant mortality.

13 Feb 2011

New research: LED products actually contain hazardous substances

Those light-emitting diodes marketed as safe, environmentally preferable alternatives to traditional lightbulbs actually contain lead, arsenic and a dozen other potentially hazardous substances, according to newly published research.

13 Feb 2011

Genetic map for prostate cancer

Researchers have managed to uncover the whole genetic sequence in prostate cancer. This complete map, hope researchers, will eventually lead to the development of more targeted drugs and a better understanding of which prostate cancers are likely to spread, one of the biggest challenges for physicians and patients.

13 Feb 2011

Rare heart defect reproduced in petri dish, hope for cure

U.S. researchers have created beating heart cells in the lab with the same heart defect using skin cells taken from children with a rare heart defect. This means they can now test new drugs in human cells instead of mice.

13 Feb 2011

Guide star and time-reversal mirror in biomedical imaging

Astronomers have a neat trick they sometimes use to compensate for the turbulence of the atmosphere that blurs images made by ground-based telescopes. They create an artificial star called a guide star and use its twinkling to compensate for the atmospheric turbulence.

11 Feb 2011

Silver treated IV connectors may cause potentially deadly infections

Nationally-acclaimed researcher and award-winning author Dr. Cynthia C. Chernecky warned in a speech at the 11th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research that silver treated IV connectors could actually cause potentially deadly infections they were supposed to prevent.

11 Feb 2011

Cappella Medical presents new clinical data on Sideguard coronary sidebranch system at International JIM 2011

Cappella Medical Devices presented new clinical data on its unique Sideguard® coronary sidebranch system today at the International JIM 2011 in Rome, Italy.

11 Feb 2011

Catholic Health Partners implements Phytel's Proactive Patient Outreach solution

Phytel today announced that Catholic Health Partners (CHP) has successfully implemented Phytel's Proactive Patient Outreach solution in its Knoxville, TN; Youngstown, OH; and Paducah, KY facilities. In 2011, Phytel technology will be implemented in these CHP regions in Ohio: Toledo, Cincinnati, Lorain and Lima.

11 Feb 2011

Medical images on-call on new EXAM-PAD PC tablet for radiologists

Thanks to today's 3G telephone and WiFi technology, potentially life saving medical images (x-ray, CT, MRI, etc.) are now on-call—literally—anywhere and anytime for the benefit of medical care—and your doctor's personal business—with the revolutionary new EXAM-PAD PC tablet for radiologists introduced today by CoActiv Medical.

11 Feb 2011

Dyadic issued seventh U.S. patent

Dyadic International, Inc., a global biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, manufacture and sale of enzyme and protein products and solutions for the bioenergy, industrial enzyme and biopharmaceutical industries, announced today that it has been issued U.S. Patent No. 7,883,872 entitled, Construction of Highly Efficient Cellulase Compositions for Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cellulose, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO").

11 Feb 2011

Virtual desktop technology integrated into autism programs

“We were fortunate to have the team at Touchstone's Family-Centered Autism Program evaluate Andrew, identify where he was on the autism spectrum, and reach him by building trust and providing a safe place to learn social skills.”

11 Feb 2011

Harvard Bioscience's novel bioreactor technology featured on National Geographic Channel

Harvard Bioscience, Inc., a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialized products used to advance life science research and regenerative medicine, is pleased to announce that its novel bioreactor technology was featured on the National Geographic Channel's Explorer television program on February 7, 2011.

From Harvard Bioscience 11 Feb 2011

FDA grants Stryker 510(k) clearance for MDM X3 Mobile Bearing Hip System

Stryker Corporation's Orthopaedics Division today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its MDM X3 Modular Dual Mobility Mobile Bearing Hip System. MDM X3 is an addition to the company's portfolio of next-generation technologies designed to minimize the risks traditionally associated with hip replacement surgery and address a broader patient population, including both primary and revision total hip arthroplasty candidates.

From Stryker 11 Feb 2011

NIH awards Geospiza phase II SBIR grant to develop new DNA variant application for GeneSifter platform

Geospiza, Inc. the market leading developer of the GeneSifter® software platform for genetic analysis, today announced that the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health has awarded the company a phase II SBIR grant to collaborate with researchers at Weil Cornell Medical College, Mayo Clinic to develop a new application that quickly identifies and visualizes DNA sequence variations found when comparing normal and cancer tissues using Geospiza's GeneSifter cloud computing platform.

11 Feb 2011

BIDPO implements Ingenix technology to measure clinical, operational performance

Beth Israel Deaconess Physician Organization (BIDPO) has contracted with Ingenix to help its doctors measure clinical performance to reduce variations in care - capabilities essential to BIDPO's plans to operate successfully under anticipated state and national payment reform changes.

11 Feb 2011

Imaging Diagnostic Systems completes installation of CTLM breast imaging system in Jakarta, Indonesia

Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc., a pioneer in laser breast imaging, announced today that it has completed installation and training for its (CTLM®) in Jakarta, Indonesia at the Hang Lekiu Medical Center.

11 Feb 2011

Sorin's 2010 consolidated revenues increase 4.9% to € 745.8 million

The Board of Directors of Sorin S.p.A. meeting today under the chairmanship of Rosario Bifulco reviewed the fourth quarter 2010 and the preliminary 2010 consolidated results.

11 Feb 2011

Technology News and Research

Value-based pricing system would benefit NHS: Research

Selenia Dimensions System receives FDA approval for 3-D X-ray mammography device

Sonoma acquires NovaLign Orthopaedics

Electronic fetal heart rate monitor use lowers infant mortality by 53%: Study

New research: LED products actually contain hazardous substances

Genetic map for prostate cancer

Rare heart defect reproduced in petri dish, hope for cure

Guide star and time-reversal mirror in biomedical imaging

Silver treated IV connectors may cause potentially deadly infections

Cappella Medical presents new clinical data on Sideguard coronary sidebranch system at International JIM 2011

Catholic Health Partners implements Phytel's Proactive Patient Outreach solution

Medical images on-call on new EXAM-PAD PC tablet for radiologists

Dyadic issued seventh U.S. patent

Virtual desktop technology integrated into autism programs

Harvard Bioscience's novel bioreactor technology featured on National Geographic Channel

FDA grants Stryker 510(k) clearance for MDM X3 Mobile Bearing Hip System

NIH awards Geospiza phase II SBIR grant to develop new DNA variant application for GeneSifter platform

BIDPO implements Ingenix technology to measure clinical, operational performance

Imaging Diagnostic Systems completes installation of CTLM breast imaging system in Jakarta, Indonesia

Sorin's 2010 consolidated revenues increase 4.9% to € 745.8 million

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The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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