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AlertNet features 20 low-cost ideas that could improve health, reduce poverty

AlertNet posed health, technology, water and other experts questions, such as, "[w]hat cheap, low-tech innovations could be used to improve the lives of the poor? Which potentially life-saving ideas have been knocking around for years but still aren't widely practised?"

11 Jan 2011

Baylor Hamilton offers Arctic Front Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter system treatment for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

Physicians at Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital are the first in North Texas to offer the Arctic Front® Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter system, the first and only cryoballoon in the United States indicated to treat drug refractory recurrent symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF), a serious heart rhythm disorder that affects millions of Americans.

11 Jan 2011

MDCT provides efficient way to analyze wounds from bullets and explosive devices

Multidetector computed tomography provides an efficient, effective way to analyze wounds from bullets and explosive devices, according to a study published online and in the March issue of Radiology.

11 Jan 2011

Lineagen introduces FirstStep integrated genetic testing for early diagnostic evaluation of ASD, DD

Lineagen announces the launch of its FirstStep integrated genetic testing and counseling service to assist pediatricians and family physicians with the earlier, more accurate diagnostic evaluation of autism spectrum disorders and developmental delay.

11 Jan 2011

PPD announces joint venture with TBL to develop novel biotherapeutics

PPD, today announced it has established a joint venture with Taijitu Biologics Limited in the area of the discovery of novel biotherapeutics. The joint venture, named BioDuro Biologics, expands PPD's capability to deliver unique, highly differentiated drug discovery services for biopharmaceutical companies across the globe.

10 Jan 2011

Teleflex announces acquisition of VasoNova

Teleflex Incorporated, a leading global provider of medical technology products, today announced it has acquired privately-held VasoNova Inc. in a transaction valued at up to $55 million.

10 Jan 2011

Ifa Systems acquires inoveon

ifa Systems AG, the global leader for IT solutions in ophthalmology based in Cologne, Germany, announced the acquisition of inoveon Corporation, proven experts in detection, staging, and monitoring of diabetic retinopathy and macular edema.

10 Jan 2011

World's first drug eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffold receives CE Mark approval

Abbott announced today that it has received CE Mark approval for the world's first drug eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) for the treatment of coronary artery disease. Abbott's BVS device restores blood flow by opening a clogged vessel and providing support to the vessel until the device dissolves within approximately two years, leaving patients with a treated vessel free of a permanent metallic implant. Abbott's BVS device will be commercialized under the brand name ABSORB.

10 Jan 2011

Enlight Biosciences forms new oral drug delivery technology company

Entrega, Inc., a new company developing oral drug delivery technologies, today announced its formation by Enlight Biosciences, a Boston-based company established in partnership with a group of leading global pharmaceutical companies.

10 Jan 2011

Celator, Cephalon extend cancer research agreement

Celator Pharmaceuticals today announced that it has agreed with Cephalon, Inc. to extend an existing research agreement into the next phase of development. The research agreement provides for the utilization of Celator's proprietary technology in an ongoing drug development and life-cycle management program at Cephalon.

10 Jan 2011

All fat cells not the same

All fat cells are not the same - a fact that has implications in the understanding and treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, said researchers from Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) in a report that appears in the current issue of the Journal of Cell Biology (http://www.jcb.rupress.org/).

10 Jan 2011

Genetics Squared to change corporate name to Everist Genomics

Genetics Squared, a prognostics company focused on developing gene-based molecular assays for the prediction of cancer recurrence, today announced that it will change its corporate name to Everist Genomics and has appointed Prasad Sunkara, Ph.D. as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

10 Jan 2011

nContact Surgical removes 'Surgical' from company name

nContact Surgical, Inc., a cardiac ablation device manufacturer, announced today that it is changing the name under which it operates from nContact Surgical, Inc. to nContact, Inc. As the pioneer of interdisciplinary epicardial and endocardial cardiac ablation, the change represents the Company's further evolution towards closed chest approaches to treating common cardiac arrhythmias.

10 Jan 2011

Advanced Targeting Systems awarded $3 million NCI grant to advance SP-SAP clinical program

Advanced Pain Remedies, a subsidiary of Cato BioVentures, announces that a three million dollar grant has been received, to advance its lead development candidate, SP-SAP. Advanced Targeting Systems, the company that pioneered the targeting of specific cell types to manipulate them for the treatment of diseases, has been awarded a $3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

10 Jan 2011

T2 Biosystems relocates to new 20,000 sq.ft. facility in Lexington

T2 Biosystems, Inc., a company developing next-generation medical diagnostic products, today announced that it has relocated to a newly renovated 20,000 sq.ft. facility located in Lexington, MA.

10 Jan 2011

ACADIA raises $15 million through private placement

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company utilizing innovative technology to fuel drug discovery and clinical development of novel treatments for central nervous system disorders, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private placement financing with a select group of institutional investors, including New Enterprise Associates and Venrock.

10 Jan 2011

Neomend receives CE Mark for ProGEL PLATINUM Surgical Sealant

Neomend, Inc., an innovator in sealant and adhesion-prevention products for the surgical marketplace, announced it has received the European Union CE Mark for the company's ProGEL® PLATINUM Surgical Sealant.

10 Jan 2011

Hutchinson Technology commences tender/exchange offer of 3.25% Convertible Subordinated Notes

Hutchinson Technology Incorporated today announced that it has commenced an offer to exchange or purchase, at the election of each holder and subject to the limitations described below, up to $75,294,000 of its 3.25% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2026 (the "Old Notes").

10 Jan 2011

DATATRAK awarded Phase III device study by new European client

DATATRAK International, Inc., a technology and services company focused on global eClinical solutions for the clinical trials industry, today announced that it has been awarded a Phase III device study by a new European client, a leading global healthcare supplier.

10 Jan 2011

Align and Cadent enter joint software development agreement for Invisalign treatment

Align Technology, Inc. and Cadent, Inc., today announced an agreement to jointly develop software applications that will run on Cadent iTero and iOC scanners for use in Invisalign treatment. The new applications will optimize case assessment and planning for Invisalign treatment, and bring valuable digital tools chair-side for Invisalign providers who use Cadent scanners.

10 Jan 2011

Technology News and Research

AlertNet features 20 low-cost ideas that could improve health, reduce poverty

Baylor Hamilton offers Arctic Front Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter system treatment for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

MDCT provides efficient way to analyze wounds from bullets and explosive devices

Lineagen introduces FirstStep integrated genetic testing for early diagnostic evaluation of ASD, DD

PPD announces joint venture with TBL to develop novel biotherapeutics

Teleflex announces acquisition of VasoNova

Ifa Systems acquires inoveon

World's first drug eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffold receives CE Mark approval

Enlight Biosciences forms new oral drug delivery technology company

Celator, Cephalon extend cancer research agreement

All fat cells not the same

Genetics Squared to change corporate name to Everist Genomics

nContact Surgical removes 'Surgical' from company name

Advanced Targeting Systems awarded $3 million NCI grant to advance SP-SAP clinical program

T2 Biosystems relocates to new 20,000 sq.ft. facility in Lexington

ACADIA raises $15 million through private placement

Neomend receives CE Mark for ProGEL PLATINUM Surgical Sealant

Hutchinson Technology commences tender/exchange offer of 3.25% Convertible Subordinated Notes

DATATRAK awarded Phase III device study by new European client

Align and Cadent enter joint software development agreement for Invisalign treatment

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How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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