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Ziehm Imaging launches SmartVascular software solution for vascular surgery

Ziehm Imaging's intuitive SmartVascular software considerably simplifies imaging in vascular surgery. It introduces an entirely new workflow for fast results. This solution raises efficiency levels, eliminates interim C-arm operating steps and automates the imaging processes. SmartVascular is compatible with all Ziehm Vision C-arms and tailored to vascular procedures.

29 Nov 2010

NDSsi launches new DOME S10 diagnostic imaging display for mammography screening at RSNA 2010

A highly advanced 10MP diagnostic imaging display capable of showing two 5MP images for back-to-back chest wall reads has been launched by medical technology leader NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi). The new 30-inch widescreen Dome S10 supports 10-bit and 8-bit grayscale image data through industry standard interfaces, eliminating the need for proprietary libraries. Featuring non-reflective glass for higher-clarity viewing, and state-of-the-art 4096 x 2560 resolution, the S10 has raised the bar in optical performance in mammography screening.

29 Nov 2010

Golden Valley acquires Digit-Pro and Cut Stop

Golden Valley Development, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has recently completed the acquisition of two new companies, each having a licensing agreement to manufacture and market a new patented technology.

29 Nov 2010

BioTime, CIRM enter agreement for GMP-grade hES cell lines

BioTime, Inc. today announced an agreement with the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to make five clinical-grade human embryonic stem (hES) cell lines available to California-based researchers. CIRM is the stem cell agency created when California voters supported a $3 billion funding measure for stem cell-related research and clinical translation.

29 Nov 2010

SimpliClear Full braces solution can treat teeth misalignments

BioMers Pte Ltd, a portfolio company of Nanostart AG, has announced the initial market launch of its new flagship product line, the SimpliClear Full orthodontic system. These completely translucent dental braces may be used to treat patients even with severe misalignment of teeth which has, until now, only been possible with unsightly metal braces.

29 Nov 2010

QIAGEN to supply point-of-need molecular veterinary diagnostics for disease detection in emerging countries

QIAGEN has been selected to contribute to the fight against infectious diseases in animals in emerging countries by supplying an international pilot project associated with the United Nations with portable devices to perform ultra-fast molecular testing in the field.

From QIAGEN Manchester Limited 29 Nov 2010

Texas Breast Specialists expands breast cancer treatment services

Texas Breast Specialists, part of Texas Oncology, has expanded its breast cancer treatment services in Dallas, McKinney, Bedford, Carrollton, and Plano, Texas to include the mobile Naviscan PEM scanner.

29 Nov 2010

Sigma-Aldrich enters distribution agreement with Nanosys

Sigma-Aldrich today announced a distribution agreement with Nanosys, Inc., an advanced materials architect. Under the agreement, Sigma-Aldrich, through its Aldrich Materials Science business, is now distributing Nanosys-created silicon nanowires to the global scientific research community for the development of new applications in technologies such as solid-state lighting, electronics and energy storage.

29 Nov 2010

Philips ushers new era in radiology science with Imaging 2.0 technology at RSNA annual meeting

This year at the 96th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, Royal Philips Electronics is ushering in a new era in radiology science with Imaging 2.0, a concept fueled by integration of technology, clinician and patient.

From Philips Healthcare 29 Nov 2010

GE Healthcare highlights technologies to support healthymagination strategy at RSNA 2010

Increasing access. Improving quality and efficiency. Lowering costs. When GE launched its healthymagination initiative last year, these were the long-term goals and at RSNA 2010, GE Healthcare will highlight a variety of technologies developed to support this strategy and help improve patient care worldwide.

28 Nov 2010

Segasist Technologies receives HTX funding for clinical validation of prostate MRI software

Segasist Technologies, a Canadian software company developing contouring productivity tools for medical imaging, has today announced the receipt of funding from The Health Technology Exchange (HTX) towards support of clinical validation of its software, to be conducted at the Lawson Health Research Institute and London Health Sciences Centre (London, Ontario). Experts from Sunnybrook Research Institute and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre will also participate in the validation process by providing input in the form of gold standard contours.

26 Nov 2010

Ziehm Imaging announces over 270 global installations of digital C-arms with flat-panel detectors

Ziehm Imaging is further consolidating its position as the leading provider of mobile C-arms equipped with flat-panel technology. With C-arm sales totaling 118 thus far for 2010, the company's revenue is up almost one-third on last year. Ziehm Imaging mobile C-arm highlights include outstanding image quality, large C-arm openings and high-resolution x-rays with over 16,000 shades of gray.

26 Nov 2010

Medicago, Genopole expand collaboration

Medicago Inc., a biotechnology company focused on developing highly effective and competitive vaccines based on proprietary manufacturing technologies and Virus-Like Particles (VLPs), today announced an extension to its partnering agreement of July 2009 with Genopole®. Medicago and Genopole® will also work towards the creation a laboratory for research on vaccine and antibody targets of interest for France in terms of public health and biodefense.

26 Nov 2010

TomTec introduces multi-vendor review solution for 3D/4D radiologic ultrasound data

At this year's annual RSNA meeting TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH introduces 4D Sono-Scan, the multi-vendor review solution for 3D/4D radiologic ultrasound data

26 Nov 2010

SuperSonic signs distribution agreement with Hologic to develop breast ultrasound market in the U.S

SuperSonic Imagine, the innovative producer of ultrasound equipment, announced today that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Hologic, Inc. to develop the breast ultrasound market in the United States.

From Hologic, Inc. 26 Nov 2010

Unique collaboration results in new bandage splint for hip surgery patients

The new splint can reduce the need for large external support structures to fixate the hip following hip surgery. The secret behind the fast development is collaboration between a research scientist, an enterprise and a full-time student using this case for her bachelor project.

25 Nov 2010

Study finds no link between mould growth and development of asthma, allergy among children

A recent PhD study shows that there is no link between mould-spore concentrations in the indoor air and development of asthma and allergy among children.

25 Nov 2010

University of Liverpool and Laureate Online Education launch new Doctor of Education programme

The University of Liverpool, in partnership with Laureate Online Education, B.V. has announced the launch of its new Doctor of Education - Higher Education (EdD). The programme, which has a first intake date of 21 April 2011, will offer professional educators, administrators and academics the opportunity to earn their advanced degree from one of the leading institutions of higher education in the UK.

25 Nov 2010

Salumatics to resell ProStor Systems' digital information storage solution in Canada

Salumatics Inc. and ProStor Systems today announce a strategic partnership agreement in which Salumatics will be a reseller of ProStor Systems' digital information storage solution in Canada. As part of this agreement, Salumatics will resell the ProStor InfiniVault®, which is delivered as an integrated storage system, and attaches to any existing client network.

25 Nov 2010

DSM wins Most Innovative Health Ingredient Award

DSM Nutritional Products triumphed at this year's HiE Excellence Awards with Fruitflow® - the first natural, scientifically substantiated solution for the promotion of healthy blood flow. As well as winning the Most Innovative Health Ingredient Award, DSM also won an Excellence Award in the category of Heart Health.

25 Nov 2010

Technology News and Research

Ziehm Imaging launches SmartVascular software solution for vascular surgery

NDSsi launches new DOME S10 diagnostic imaging display for mammography screening at RSNA 2010

Golden Valley acquires Digit-Pro and Cut Stop

BioTime, CIRM enter agreement for GMP-grade hES cell lines

SimpliClear Full braces solution can treat teeth misalignments

QIAGEN to supply point-of-need molecular veterinary diagnostics for disease detection in emerging countries

Texas Breast Specialists expands breast cancer treatment services

Sigma-Aldrich enters distribution agreement with Nanosys

Philips ushers new era in radiology science with Imaging 2.0 technology at RSNA annual meeting

GE Healthcare highlights technologies to support healthymagination strategy at RSNA 2010

Segasist Technologies receives HTX funding for clinical validation of prostate MRI software

Ziehm Imaging announces over 270 global installations of digital C-arms with flat-panel detectors

Medicago, Genopole expand collaboration

TomTec introduces multi-vendor review solution for 3D/4D radiologic ultrasound data

SuperSonic signs distribution agreement with Hologic to develop breast ultrasound market in the U.S

Unique collaboration results in new bandage splint for hip surgery patients

Study finds no link between mould growth and development of asthma, allergy among children

University of Liverpool and Laureate Online Education launch new Doctor of Education programme

Salumatics to resell ProStor Systems' digital information storage solution in Canada

DSM wins Most Innovative Health Ingredient Award

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