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PharmaNova to announce new technology breakthroughs at the 2009 AAPS annual meeting

PharmaNova, a leader in nanotechnology-based Drug Delivery Systems, is due to exhibit at the 2009 annual meeting of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) scheduled in Los Angeles, CA, from November 8 - 12.

1 Oct 2009

Novartis Oncology, Amgen, GlaxoSmithKline and Veridex honored with 2009 Prix Galien Award

The Prix Galien USA committee celebrated members of the science and biotechnology industries last night for the development and discovery of drugs and technologies that improve the human condition.

1 Oct 2009

TSO3 files patent application for innovations made to its sterilization systems

TSO3 Inc., an innovator in low temperature sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings, through the use of ozone (a cost effective, safe and eco-friendly method) today announced that it has filed a patent application in the United States seeking protection in that market as well as preserving rights in many other countries of recent innovations made to its sterilization systems, which enable both significantly faster and gentler cycles.

1 Oct 2009

NextGen Healthcare executes agreements for its NextGen CHS with five organizations

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. and a leading provider of ambulatory healthcare and connectivity solutions, today announced the company executed agreements for its NextGen CHS (Community Health Solution) product with five organizations during the last few months.

1 Oct 2009

Kaiser Permanente to join the Health 2.0 Accelerator consortium

Health 2.0 Accelerator, a consortium focused on promoting integration of technology and the consumer experience to advance consumer-centric health care, announced today that Kaiser Permanente will join other "Health 2.0 companies" as participants in the Health 2.0 Accelerator (http://h2anetwork.org).

1 Oct 2009

Lumenis announces launch of the AcuPulse Fractional CO2 Laser System for Aesthetics

Lumenis Inc., a global developer, manufacturer and seller of laser, light-based and radio-frequency devices for surgical, aesthetic, and ophthalmic applications, announced today the launch of the AcuPulse(TM) Fractional CO2 Laser System for aesthetic applications at the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery's annual meeting in Phoenix this week.

From Lumenis Inc. 1 Oct 2009

Progressive infantile scoliosis responds well to a series of casts: Study

When parents are told their babies' scoliosis needs treatment, they often try bracing first. If that fails, they need surgery to place metal rods in their backs with spinal fusion later on. These children face the risk of complications from the surgery and their backs and chests may be stiff for life.

1 Oct 2009

Rush University receives grants to study how epigenomic changes define cognitive decline

The National Institutes of Health has awarded Rush University Medical Center approximately $5.5 million in grants to study how epigenetic changes - chemical modifications to genes that result from diet, aging, stress, or environmental exposures - define and contribute to memory formation and cognitive decline. Results from the studies could profoundly alter the way the medical community understands, diagnoses, and treats Alzheimer's disease, according to the researchers.

1 Oct 2009

Meridian Bioscience Europe to distribute the BÜHLMANN Calprotectin test in Italy

Meridian Bioscience, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio announced today that Meridian Bioscience Europe srl, Milan, Italy has signed an agreement with BÜHLMANN Laboratories AG, Schönenbuch, Switzerland for distribution in Italy of an innovative test for inflammatory conditions of the intestine, Quantum Blue® Calprotectin.

1 Oct 2009

Stellartech and Orthomems to design and develop external reader device

Stellartech, a world leader in the design, development and contract manufacture of sophisticated medical systems, and OrthoMEMS, a medical device company focused on biomedical applications of patented MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) and wireless technology from Cleveland Clinic, today announced a strategic alliance that is set to deliver a groundbreaking, commercial reader for wireless communication with a miniature implanted sensor in the spine.

1 Oct 2009

North Shore-LIJ Health System to implement the largest EHR program in the New York metropolitan area

The North Shore-LIJ Health System announced today it is subsidizing up to 85 percent of the cost of implementing and operating an Electronic Health Records (EHR) system in the offices of its more than 7,000 affiliated physicians in New York City and Long Island -- part of a $400 million investment to strengthen the quality of care throughout the region by automating inpatient and outpatient records in all medical settings, including 13 hospitals.

1 Oct 2009

Axiomed Spine Corporation receives Ferchill Partner Award for its medical innovation

At the 6th Annual Cleveland Clinic Innovator Awards dinner, AxioMed Spine Corporation (www.axiomed.com) was awarded the Ferchill Partner Award for the company’s medical innovation and economic impact on the community. The Cleveland Clinic and AxioMed Spine Corporation collaborated on the development of the Freedom® Lumbar Disc for the treatment of degenerative disc disease.

1 Oct 2009

AMR signs several new medical transportation agreements

Emergency Medical Services Corporation today announced that its American Medical Response, Inc. subsidiary has entered into several new agreements to provide medical transportation and transportation management services.

1 Oct 2009

Danya International bags contract to operate NPIN for CDC

Danya International, Inc., a communications, research, and technology firm, has been awarded a contract to continue its performance in operating the National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NPIN provides the latest information, resources, and technology focused on preventing HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs, and tuberculosis.

1 Oct 2009

Study reveals that training pediatricians will help reduce early childhood cavities

Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that pediatricians provided with the proper communication, educational and information technology tools and training could reduce the rates of children developing early childhood caries (ECC) or cavities by 77 percent. This study appears in the October issue of the Journal Medical Care.

1 Oct 2009

Asia Pacific spinal nonfusion market to increase at compound annual growth rate by 2013

According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, the spinal nonfusion market will increase at a compound annual growth rate of almost 17% through 2013.

1 Oct 2009

OSI Systems to deliver DexaCare bone densitometers for international customer

OSI Systems, Inc., a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, today announced that it has received a contract for approximately $1.3 million from an undisclosed international customer to deliver its DTX-200 DexaCare® bone densitometers.

1 Oct 2009

MSN launches new online service to help people manage healthcare decisions

Today, MSN released the beta of My Health Info, a new online service that helps people manage their health information on the Web. My Health Info is a unique service that offers people a variety of tools and widgets to upload, organize and monitor health information stored in their personal Microsoft HealthVault accounts.

1 Oct 2009

Todd Cancer Institute granted approval for constructing proton therapy center

The Todd Cancer Institute (TCI) at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center (LBMMC) and Miller Children’s Hospital (MCH) today announced it has been granted approval to proceed with the architecture and engineering for its proton therapy center, becoming one of only 13 centers in the country currently planning for a compact unit.

1 Oct 2009

Imthera Medical receives Ethics Committee clearance to start human clinical trials in Belgium

ImThera Medical, Inc. has received Ethics Committee clearance to begin human clinical trials in Belgium. The trials will include ImThera’s Targeted Hypoglossal Neurostimulation (THN) Sleep Therapy to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Along with the clinical trial approvals, ImThera has received ISO 13485 certification of its quality system as a pre-requisite for the future CE mark application for European commercialization of medical products.

1 Oct 2009

Technology News and Research

PharmaNova to announce new technology breakthroughs at the 2009 AAPS annual meeting

Novartis Oncology, Amgen, GlaxoSmithKline and Veridex honored with 2009 Prix Galien Award

TSO3 files patent application for innovations made to its sterilization systems

NextGen Healthcare executes agreements for its NextGen CHS with five organizations

Kaiser Permanente to join the Health 2.0 Accelerator consortium

Lumenis announces launch of the AcuPulse Fractional CO2 Laser System for Aesthetics

Progressive infantile scoliosis responds well to a series of casts: Study

Rush University receives grants to study how epigenomic changes define cognitive decline

Meridian Bioscience Europe to distribute the BÜHLMANN Calprotectin test in Italy

Stellartech and Orthomems to design and develop external reader device

North Shore-LIJ Health System to implement the largest EHR program in the New York metropolitan area

Axiomed Spine Corporation receives Ferchill Partner Award for its medical innovation

AMR signs several new medical transportation agreements

Danya International bags contract to operate NPIN for CDC

Study reveals that training pediatricians will help reduce early childhood cavities

Asia Pacific spinal nonfusion market to increase at compound annual growth rate by 2013

OSI Systems to deliver DexaCare bone densitometers for international customer

MSN launches new online service to help people manage healthcare decisions

Todd Cancer Institute granted approval for constructing proton therapy center

Imthera Medical receives Ethics Committee clearance to start human clinical trials in Belgium

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