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IBM Global Financing enters into agreements with four leading EHR providers

IBM today announced that its lending arm, IBM Global Financing, has entered into new financing agreements with four leading electronic healthcare records (EHR) providers, highlighting the growing need for private financing for health IT and the pressing challenges hospitals and medical practices face to adopt health IT solutions.

23 Dec 2009

Trabectedin now available for patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma

Patients with a rare form of cancer called advanced soft tissue sarcoma could now benefit from a new drug called trabectedin, after the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) approved the drug for NHS use.

23 Dec 2009

Stochastic resonance can improve breast cancer detection

Members of a Syracuse University research team have shown that an obscure phenomenon called stochastic resonance (SR) can improve the clarity of signals in systems such as radar, sonar and even radiography, used in medical clinics to detect signs of breast cancer. It does this by adding carefully selected noise to the system.

23 Dec 2009

Back pain problems continue to rise in U.S.

The Bonati Spine Institute, the leader in minimally invasive laser spine surgery, reports the results of studies that Americans are increasingly reporting back pain and spending more on back pain, but cautions consumers to carefully research the experience and the surgical outcome results when choosing their spine team.

23 Dec 2009

WuXi PharmaTech announces winners of third Life Science and Chemistry Awards

WuXi PharmaTech, a leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical-device research and development outsourcing company with operations in China and the United States, today announced the winners of its third Life Science and Chemistry Awards, held on December 20, 2009, at the China World Hotel in Beijing.

23 Dec 2009

Guardian Technologies International meets and presents SM TBDx to Indian healthcare officials

Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a serious global pandemic health threat with more than 9 million new cases diagnosed annually. TB is a leading cause of mortality in India, killing nearly 1,000 people each day.

23 Dec 2009

New project analyzes genetic sequence and variations of every gene expressed by 1,000 tumors

No two tumors are alike, but analyzing the genetics of cancers from different parts of the body may reveal surprising details useful for treatment and prevention.

22 Dec 2009

Use of digital checklist for patients during pandemic reduces fatigue factor, shows report

The use of a digital checklist for patients being administered emergency drugs during a pandemic or following a biological terrorist attack reduces the fatigue factor, according to a report in the International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management, and could save lives.

22 Dec 2009

Monitoring blood glucose levels with contact lenses may soon be a reality for diabetes patients

Diabetics may soon be able to wear contact lenses that continuously alert them to variations in their glucose levels by changing colours - replacing the need to routinely draw blood throughout the day.

22 Dec 2009

Smith & Nephew acquires property, manufacturing and operation assets of Nucryst Pharmaceuticals

The Advanced Wound Management division of Smith & Nephew plc (LSE: SN; NYSE: SNN), announced today that its affiliates have completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Nucryst Pharmaceuticals Corp. ("Nucryst").

22 Dec 2009

Baylor University Medical Center adds Naviscan PEM to its imaging services

The Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas has taken delivery of the Naviscan PEM scanner at its Darlene G. Cass Women's Imaging Center. Baylor will utilize PEM (Positron Emission Mammography) to complement their existing anatomical tools by providing a critical three-dimensional metabolic perspective of breast cancer. The metabolic view allows physicians to make the optimal cancer care decisions by providing an unprecedented ability to distinguish between benign and malignant lesions in what researchers call "specificity".

22 Dec 2009

Safe Cell Phone's SAR Shield absorbs potentially harmful cell phone radiation

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on October 26, 2009 that its 10 year study has shown a proven link between long term cell phone usage and increased risks in brain cancer and tumors. The ten year study headed by Dr. Elisabeth Cardis shows a 18% increase in brain tumor development with long term cell phone usage.

22 Dec 2009

Big hospitals amass cash, criticism

Chicago Tribune: "If you listen to hospital lobbyists in Washington, the industry teeters on the brink of financial ruin, depending on how health care reform plays out. But the rhetoric does not match the balance sheets of some of Chicago's largest hospital operators.

22 Dec 2009

Four Latin American cancer patients receive treatment using RapidArc radiotherapy technology

Four cancer patients became the first in Latin America to receive treatment using a fast form of image-guided radiotherapy that potentially enables doctors to improve outcomes while extending modern care to more patients. Doctors at Hope International Centro de Radioterapia of Guatemala are now treating four patients using RapidArc® radiotherapy technology from Varian Medical Systems, one with recurring prostate cancer, one with a nasal cavity tumor, one with rectal cancer, and one with recurring glioblastoma multiforme--an aggressive type of brain tumor.

22 Dec 2009

Alternative technique for lumbar fusion with autologous bone plugs

The method presented in this book is a minimally invasive operative technique that applies autologous bone plugs with unilateral oblique posterior intervertebral body fusion instead of foreign body fixation. It is a revolutionary technique for a lumbar fusion operation that uses material from the individual patient and therefore has no risk of rejection.

22 Dec 2009

Humana's video game technology initiative to inspire healthy behavior

Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance like a star? The winning entry in Humana’s InsertCoin game idea competition could have you showing off some fancy new dance moves. Humana Inc. announced today its Games for Health team has selected the winners of this unique competition. First, second and third place winners will each receive a cash prize and the chance to have their idea prototyped or commercialized. Humana Games for Health sponsored the competition as a way to generate new and differentiating active video game concepts to positively impact the health of kids, families and seniors.

22 Dec 2009

EquityNet Research begins independent coverage on Huifeng Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology

Huifeng Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology, Inc., a leading developer and producer of plant extracts and pharmaceutical raw materials for use in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and food production, today reported that after preliminary due diligence, including review of the company's market potential and development opportunities, EquityNet Research is initiating coverage of the company as an independent analyst.

22 Dec 2009

Derma Sciences receives licensing rights to wound and skin care products

Derma Sciences, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DSCI), a specialty medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on advanced wound care, today announced that it has completed a comprehensive Heads of Agreement with Comvita New Zealand Ltd. (Comvita) of Paengaroa, New Zealand, covering the worldwide licensing rights for MEDIHONEY® professional wound care and skin care products.

22 Dec 2009

Arrayit achieves technological breakthrough in microarray production

Arrayit Corporation, a life sciences and healthcare technology leader, today announced that the Company has made a technological breakthrough in the speed and efficiency by which it manufactures its proprietary microarrays, which are tiny glass substrates that contain rows and columns of printed spots used for scientific research and molecular diagnostics.

22 Dec 2009

3rd Annual OneMedForum to highlight therapeutic and diagnostic products for cancers

ProActive Capital Resources Group, a company dedicated to the discovery and creation of value in the small and micro-cap marketplace, is proud to announce client presentations at the 3rd Annual OneMedForum held in San Francisco, January 12-13, 2010. ProActive clients presenting are: Access Pharmaceuticals, ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, DataTrak International, Quantum Immunologics, with Protox Therapeutic's presentation pending.

22 Dec 2009

Technology News and Research

IBM Global Financing enters into agreements with four leading EHR providers

Trabectedin now available for patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma

Stochastic resonance can improve breast cancer detection

Back pain problems continue to rise in U.S.

WuXi PharmaTech announces winners of third Life Science and Chemistry Awards

Guardian Technologies International meets and presents SM TBDx to Indian healthcare officials

New project analyzes genetic sequence and variations of every gene expressed by 1,000 tumors

Use of digital checklist for patients during pandemic reduces fatigue factor, shows report

Monitoring blood glucose levels with contact lenses may soon be a reality for diabetes patients

Smith & Nephew acquires property, manufacturing and operation assets of Nucryst Pharmaceuticals

Baylor University Medical Center adds Naviscan PEM to its imaging services

Safe Cell Phone's SAR Shield absorbs potentially harmful cell phone radiation

Big hospitals amass cash, criticism

Four Latin American cancer patients receive treatment using RapidArc radiotherapy technology

Alternative technique for lumbar fusion with autologous bone plugs

Humana's video game technology initiative to inspire healthy behavior

EquityNet Research begins independent coverage on Huifeng Bio-Pharmaceutical Technology

Derma Sciences receives licensing rights to wound and skin care products

Arrayit achieves technological breakthrough in microarray production

3rd Annual OneMedForum to highlight therapeutic and diagnostic products for cancers

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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