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Fourth biennial BHGI Global Summit on International Breast Health

The Breast Health Global Initiative and the Latin American & Caribbean Society of Medical Oncology will convene the fourth biennial BHGI Global Summit on International Breast Health June 9-11, 2010 in Chicago, bringing together collaborating national and international organizations to address the optimization of breast health care delivery in limited-resource countries.

31 Mar 2010

gloStream launches gloDNA 100% Stimulus Guarantee

gloStream, maker of gloEMR and gloPM – the only electronic medical record software and practice management applications with Microsoft® Office built right in – today announced the gloDNA 100% Stimulus Guarantee.

31 Mar 2010

INADA introduces new Sogno DreamWave Spa Massage Chair

World-leading distributor of massage chairs INADA, announced today its new Sogno DreamWave Spa Massage Chair in partnership with European Touch, the leading manufacturer of whirlpool pedicure spas.

31 Mar 2010

BioNanomatrix awarded patent covering nanochannel arrays for high-throughput macromolecular analysis

BioNanomatrix, Inc., a developer of breakthrough single-molecule genomic analysis technology, today announced the issuance of U.S. patent 7,670,770 for nanochannel arrays that enable high-throughput macromolecular analysis. Also disclosed are methods of preparing nanochannel array chips, methods of analyzing macromolecules such as entire strands of genomic DNA, and systems for implementing these methods.

31 Mar 2010

MITA supports FDA's interest to reduce exposure to medical radiation, minimize medical errors

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance, the leading association representing the manufacturers, innovators and developers of medical imaging and radiation therapy systems, today said it is supportive of the Food and Drug Administration's ongoing interest to further reduce exposure to unnecessary medical radiation and minimize medical errors.

31 Mar 2010

Study finds groundbreaking technology in TechniScan's Warm Bath Ultrasound promising

TechniScan, Inc.'s unique whole breast ultrasound technology, which provides a comfortable, radiation-free method for assessment of breast lesions was part of a scientific presentation at the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) conference in Las Vegas last week.

31 Mar 2010

AFFiRiS AG develops PD01 vaccine for Parkinson's disease

Today AFFiRiS AG announced an important step forward in the development of its vaccine for Parkinson's disease. The vaccine, known as PD01, has undergone numerous preclinical tests which have confirmed its principle of action ("Proof of Concept").

31 Mar 2010

Signostics raises $5M in oversubscribed round of financing from new and existing investors

Signostics Inc., a U.S. and Australian-based medical device company developing revolutionary and affordable palm-sized ultrasound devices, has raised $5 million in an oversubscribed round of financing from new and existing investors. The company has raised a total of $19 million to date.

31 Mar 2010

$Notch pathway could aid treatment of osteoporosis, fractures and arthritis$

Notch pathway could aid treatment of osteoporosis, fractures and arthritis

Scientists seeking new ways to fight maladies ranging from arthritis and osteoporosis to broken bones that won't heal have cleared a formidable hurdle, pinpointing and controlling a key molecular player to keep stem cells in a sort of extended infancy.

31 Mar 2010

Community Health Network enhances pediatric imaging with Bore-Less Oasis and RADAR technology

Bore-Less Oasis and RADAR technology enable Community Health Network to enhance their pediatric MRI capability.

31 Mar 2010

Vantage Communications becomes agency of record for ImThera Medical

Vantage Communications, an award-winning global PR firm, today announced that it is the agency of record for ImThera Medical, Inc. Within a few months, Vantage Communications successfully promoted ImThera and its medical device technology with original coverage garnered in top-tier publications such as Neurotech Insights, ENToday, The Gray Sheet, Sleep Review, Respiratory & Sleep Management, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Device Daily, and medGadget.

31 Mar 2010

Guided Therapeutics' LightTouch Cervical Scanner demonstrates increased detection of disease over Pap tests

The Guided Therapeutics, Inc. LightTouch™ Cervical Scanner increased detection of significant disease over Pap tests in women seen in a busy private practice setting, according to results of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration pivotal clinical trial presented at the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology biennial meeting.

31 Mar 2010

BVA unveils wide-view neurostimulator concept, prototype bionic eye

Bionic Vision Australia today unveils their wide-view neurostimulator concept - a bionic eye that will be implanted into Australia's first recipient of the technology.

31 Mar 2010

Canon launches REALiS SX7 Mark II D with DICOM Simulation Mode

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the latest addition to the award-winning REALiS Multimedia Projector lineup, the SX7 Mark II D with DICOM Simulation Mode. In the medical-education field viewing monochrome digital X-Rays, CAT Scans and MRI's with accurate color and precise detail is of the highest importance and the REALiS SX7 Mark II D is able to meet this need on a scale much larger than traditional monitors.

31 Mar 2010

PolyMedix completes Phase 1B clinical study with PMX-30063 defensin-mimetic antibiotic

PolyMedix, Inc., an emerging bio-technology company focused on developing new therapeutic drugs to treat acute cardiovascular disorders and infectious diseases, has successfully completed a Phase 1B clinical study with its novel defensin-mimetic antibiotic, PMX-30063. The data from the study demonstrate that administration of multiple doses of PMX-30063 are safe and well-tolerated at dose levels which showed bactericidal activity in blood samples drawn from subjects in the study.

31 Mar 2010

HCCMIS nominated for 2010 Techpoint Mira Awards

HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC received a nomination for the 2010 Techpoint Mira Awards. In its 11th year, the Mira Awards acknowledge advancements made by organizations and individuals in technology-related industries.

31 Mar 2010

BioSante Pharmaceuticals completes Azur Pharma Elestrin royalty buydown

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the successful completion of the Azur Pharma Elestrin royalty buydown, and financial results for the year ended December 31, 2009.

31 Mar 2010

AgaMatrix, sanofi-aventis announce long-term partnership for BGM solutions

AgaMatrix, Inc. and sanofi-aventis today announced that they have signed a long-term agreement for the development, supply and commercialization of blood glucose monitoring (BGM) solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, AgaMatrix and sanofi-aventis will co-develop innovative solutions in diabetes management that incorporate AgaMatrix's WaveSense™ technology. Sanofi-aventis will commercialize through its Global Diabetes Division such integrated solutions for patients with diabetes, along with current sanofi-aventis insulins and delivery devices.

31 Mar 2010

Roche Diagnostics' CoaguChek XS Plus system granted CLIA-waived status

Roche Diagnostics announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted CLIA-waived status to the CoaguChek® XS Plus system, a point-of-care anticoagulation monitor that offers connectivity and data management tools to help healthcare professionals manage PT/INR (blood clotting time) testing.

From Roche Sequencing and Life Science 31 Mar 2010

Tips for avoiding ID theft while buying a home

IdentityTruth, the leading provider of a new breed of identity theft monitoring services to help consumers avoid identity theft and safeguard their privacy and identity, today is sharing its tips for avoiding ID theft when buying a home.

31 Mar 2010

Technology News and Research

Fourth biennial BHGI Global Summit on International Breast Health

gloStream launches gloDNA 100% Stimulus Guarantee

INADA introduces new Sogno DreamWave Spa Massage Chair

BioNanomatrix awarded patent covering nanochannel arrays for high-throughput macromolecular analysis

MITA supports FDA's interest to reduce exposure to medical radiation, minimize medical errors

Study finds groundbreaking technology in TechniScan's Warm Bath Ultrasound promising

AFFiRiS AG develops PD01 vaccine for Parkinson's disease

Signostics raises $5M in oversubscribed round of financing from new and existing investors

Notch pathway could aid treatment of osteoporosis, fractures and arthritis

Community Health Network enhances pediatric imaging with Bore-Less Oasis and RADAR technology

Vantage Communications becomes agency of record for ImThera Medical

Guided Therapeutics' LightTouch Cervical Scanner demonstrates increased detection of disease over Pap tests

BVA unveils wide-view neurostimulator concept, prototype bionic eye

Canon launches REALiS SX7 Mark II D with DICOM Simulation Mode

PolyMedix completes Phase 1B clinical study with PMX-30063 defensin-mimetic antibiotic

HCCMIS nominated for 2010 Techpoint Mira Awards

BioSante Pharmaceuticals completes Azur Pharma Elestrin royalty buydown

AgaMatrix, sanofi-aventis announce long-term partnership for BGM solutions

Roche Diagnostics' CoaguChek XS Plus system granted CLIA-waived status

Tips for avoiding ID theft while buying a home

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