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Second earthquake hits Haiti as international relief efforts continue

"A strong earthquake struck Haiti on Wednesday morning, shaking buildings and sending screaming people running into the streets only eight days after the country's capital was devastated by a previous quake," the Canadian Press reports. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 6.1 magnitude quake was approximately 35 miles northwest of the capital of Port-au-Prince. "It was not immediately possible to ascertain what additional damage the new quake may have caused," the news service writes (Faul, 1/20).

21 Jan 2010

Life sciences and healthcare segments support nanotech venture capital investments

The heyday for nanotech venture capital (VC) likely saw its peak in 2008, when overall investment reached $1.4 billion. Last year, the sector raised only $792 million, signifying a 42% decline from 2008. But while overall nano VC backing is down, it's not out, according to a new report from Lux Research.

21 Jan 2010

Given Imaging includes Aptina’s image sensor in its PillCam capsule

Aptina announced today that Given Imaging Ltd.’s PillCam® COLON 2 includes Aptina’s MT9S526 medical image sensor. All three of Given Imaging’s patient-friendly, ingestible PillCam® products for small bowel, esophageal, and now colon imaging include Aptina’s sensors embedded within the Given Imaging capsules.

21 Jan 2010

FDA approves Thoratec's HeartMate II LVAS for DT

Thoratec Corporation, a world leader in device-based mechanical circulatory support therapies to save, support and restore failing hearts, said today that it has received FDA approval of its PMA (Pre-Market Approval) supplement, allowing the use of its HeartMate II LVAS (Left Ventricular Assist System) for Destination Therapy (DT).

21 Jan 2010

Stem Cell Assurance performs first regenerative cell breast augmentation surgery

Stem Cell Assurance, Inc. announced today that Arthur Handal, MD., F.A.C.S. has performed the first regenerative cell breast augmentation through its nationwide physician network. The procedure was performed at Handal Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton, Florida in the practice's onsite accredited ambulatory surgical facility.

21 Jan 2010

Ipsen enters into partnership agreement with Inspiration Biopharmaceuticals

Ipsen and Inspiration Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Inspiration) today announced that they have entered into a partnership to create a world leading hemophilia franchise. The partnership is designed to leverage combined expertise and resources to advance a broad portfolio of recombinant proteins, which address all major hemophilia disorders in a unique way by focusing on two significant unmet needs: wider access to treatment with coagulation factors and treatment for inhibitor complications.

21 Jan 2010

Emerging Healthcare Solutions and ThromboVision complete due diligence process under new option agreement

Emerging Healthcare Solutions, Inc. and ThromboVision have completed phase one of their due diligence process under their new option agreement.

21 Jan 2010

Australia issues patent covering Kane Biotech's DispersinB anti-biofilm technology

Kane Biotech Inc., a biotechnology company engaged in the development of products that prevent and disperse microbial biofilms, is pleased to announce the issuance of Patent No. 2003284385 entitled "Compositions and methods for enzymatic detachment of bacterial and fungal biofilms" by IP Australia (Australian Patent and Trademark Office).

21 Jan 2010

SCA begins new initiative to make 'error-free' cardiac surgery a reality

Is it possible for cardiac surgery teams to completely eliminate medical errors? That's the goal of an ambitious project—called the "Flawless Operative Cardiovascular Unified Systems" (FOCUS) initiative—being undertaken by the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA).

21 Jan 2010

New Right Hemisphere Stroke Center opened for patients with right hemisphere stroke syndrome

MossRehab (part of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network) has opened a new Right Hemisphere Stroke Center ― the only center in the nation devoted to managing the unique needs of patients with right hemisphere stroke syndrome.

21 Jan 2010

Positron's Attrius PET scanner sold to Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services

Positron Corporation a molecular imaging solutions company focused on Nuclear Cardiology, announced today the sale of its AttriusTM PET scanner to Manhattan based, Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services, owned by prominent New York City cardiologist, Dr. Peter Rentrop.

21 Jan 2010

One-legged cycling can improve overall fitness in COPD patients

People with chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often find themselves in a downward spiral when it comes to their health. COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, means that the elasticity of the lungs is destroyed.

21 Jan 2010

Smith & Nephew makes available more than $2M in implants and surgical instruments for Haiti earthquake victims

Medical device maker Smith & Nephew's Orthopaedics business is making available this week more than $2 million in implants and surgical instruments for use by orthopedic surgeons in the treatment of survivors of last week's earthquake in Haiti.

21 Jan 2010

TruTouch Technologies completes human clinical trials of its finger-touch detection system

TruTouch Technologies, a pioneer in non-invasive biometric intoxication detection systems, today announced that it has successfully carried out human clinical trials of its newest finger-touch detection system for alcohol intoxication, in collaboration with Lovelace Scientific Resources.

21 Jan 2010

CareCloud closes oversubscribed capital raise of $2.3 million for healthcare IT ecosystem

CareCloud, a provider of web-based physician practice software and services, today announced it has closed an oversubscribed capital raise of $2.3 million. Investors include a cadre of prominent entrepreneurs and business leaders.

21 Jan 2010

Xbrane Bioscience signs licensing arrangement with Vaxiion Therapeutics

The Swedish biotech company Xbrane Bioscience and the San Diego based biotech company Vaxiion Therapeutics, Inc. have announced that they have reached a licensing arrangement granting Xbrane Bioscience rights to Vaxiion’s proprietary protein production system – the Rhamex System™.

21 Jan 2010

Fujitsu PalmSecure palm vein biometric authentication technology to be demonstrated

Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc., today announced the company will demonstrate the MedServ Patient Kiosk, featuring the Fujitsu PalmSecure™ palm vein biometric authentication technology, at the 13th Annual Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee Kickoff Technology Policy Exhibition, on January 26, 2010.

21 Jan 2010

First Coast Oncology uses PEM scanner and AccuBoost image guided procedure for breast cancer treatment

First Coast Oncology in Jacksonville, Florida has significantly enhanced its ability to treat breast cancer with the addition of a Naviscan PEM (Positron Emission Mammography) scanner.

20 Jan 2010

Ambry Genetics introduces new StemArray product and services utilizing aCGH technology

Ambry Genetics today introduces their new StemArray™ product and services utilizing aCGH technology to cover the entire genome. The Ambry StemArray™ offers a higher resolution approach to standard karyotyping for stem cells at comparable costs.

20 Jan 2010

Ethicon acquires Acclarent

Ethicon, Inc., announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Acclarent, Inc., following clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act. Acclarent is a privately held medical technology company dedicated to designing, developing and commercializing devices that address conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat (ENT).

20 Jan 2010

Technology News and Research

Second earthquake hits Haiti as international relief efforts continue

Life sciences and healthcare segments support nanotech venture capital investments

Given Imaging includes Aptina’s image sensor in its PillCam capsule

FDA approves Thoratec's HeartMate II LVAS for DT

Stem Cell Assurance performs first regenerative cell breast augmentation surgery

Ipsen enters into partnership agreement with Inspiration Biopharmaceuticals

Emerging Healthcare Solutions and ThromboVision complete due diligence process under new option agreement

Australia issues patent covering Kane Biotech's DispersinB anti-biofilm technology

SCA begins new initiative to make 'error-free' cardiac surgery a reality

New Right Hemisphere Stroke Center opened for patients with right hemisphere stroke syndrome

Positron's Attrius PET scanner sold to Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services

One-legged cycling can improve overall fitness in COPD patients

Smith & Nephew makes available more than $2M in implants and surgical instruments for Haiti earthquake victims

TruTouch Technologies completes human clinical trials of its finger-touch detection system

CareCloud closes oversubscribed capital raise of $2.3 million for healthcare IT ecosystem

Xbrane Bioscience signs licensing arrangement with Vaxiion Therapeutics

Fujitsu PalmSecure palm vein biometric authentication technology to be demonstrated

First Coast Oncology uses PEM scanner and AccuBoost image guided procedure for breast cancer treatment

Ambry Genetics introduces new StemArray product and services utilizing aCGH technology

Ethicon acquires Acclarent

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