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Non-domestic air pollution is a major concern, says report

Plumes of harmful air pollutants can be transported across oceans and continents -- from Asia to the United States and from the United States to Europe -- and have a negative impact on air quality far from their original sources, says a new report by the National Research Council.

30 Sep 2009

SAIC-Frederick and Roche collaborate on technology advancements in sequencing cancer genes

National Cancer Institute contractor SAIC-Frederick, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Science Applications International Corporation, and Roche Applied Science, a division of Roche Diagnostics Corporation, have signed a collaboration agreement to assess Roche’s advanced technologies to sequence the genomes of cancer research samples.

From Roche Sequencing and Life Science 29 Sep 2009

Doctations launches blog to improve healthcare

Doctations, Inc., an innovative leader in applying Internet technology to improve healthcare, today announced the launch of its new DocPatient blog. Weekly postings to the blog site by company executives and thought leaders will address timely healthcare related topics, express expert opinions and pose provocative questions intended to inform the community, stimulate constructive dialogue and promote healthcare improvement.

29 Sep 2009

iposture launches posture improvement device for golfers

Memphis-based neurologist Moacir Schnapp, M.D., creator of the iPosture, today announced the launch of his posture improvement device for golfers – the iPosture Golf-Pro.

29 Sep 2009

New Jersey hopsital chooses JAOtech's embedded Smart Terminals

Holy Name hospital of Teaneck, New Jersey has selected JAOtech Smart Terminals for its second generation bedside entertainment and communication system.

29 Sep 2009

Most Danes support use of GM plants for pharmaceutical purposes

An international survey shows that most Danes support using GM plants for production of pharmaceuticals. In this respect Danes are in line with citizens from the U.S., Israel, Spain, Poland and the Czech Republic.

29 Sep 2009

IP Advocate founder to speak on commercialization barriers faced by university faculty inventors

Speaking of the then-divided Berlin, former President Reagan famously admonished Soviet leader Gorbachev to “tear down this wall.” In a similar spirit, IP Advocate founder Dr. Renee Kaswan is calling on the university technology transfer system to remove the barriers that keep innovations from moving swiftly into the marketplace.

29 Sep 2009

SUNY Stony Brook implements PatientKeeper ePrescription and Pay for Performance

PatientKeeper®, Inc., the leading provider of Physician Information Technology, announced today that the physicians at State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook will be using PatientKeeper ePrescription™ and PatientKeeper Pay for Performance (P4P)™, expanding their deployment of the PatientKeeper’s physician-focused applications.

29 Sep 2009

New microchip to detect type and severity of cancer

UofT researchers have used nanomaterials to develop a microchip sensitive enough to quickly determine the type and severity of a patient's cancer so that the disease can be detected earlier for more effective treatment.

29 Sep 2009

BioClinica to demonstrate integrated eClinical technology at the SCDM conference

BioClinica, Inc., a leading global provider of clinical trial services, is helping to advance the discipline of clinical data management and will demonstrate integrated eClinical and imaging data management technology and expertise at the 2009 Society of Clinical Data Management (SCDM) Annual Conference, October 4-6, 2009 in Seattle, WA (Booth # 401).

From Clario 29 Sep 2009

Biomagnetics Diagnostics to develop handheld testing platform for malaria and bovine TB

Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corp., a producer of revolutionary diagnostic systems and technology for malaria, tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis testing today announced it has received a equity-based financing commitment up to $1 million from investors and an anonymous philanthropic source. These funds will be used to further develop the company’s unique handheld testing platform targeting the areas of malaria and bovine tuberculosis testing.

29 Sep 2009

Oculus launches Microcyn Skin & Wound HydroGel OTC

Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a family of products based upon the Microcyn Technology platform, which is intended to treat chronic and acute wounds, today launched Microcyn Skin & Wound HydroGel for both the U.S. professional and over-the-counter markets. The Microcyn HydroGel received FDA 510(k) marketing clearance in May of this year.

29 Sep 2009

ETH Zurich researchers develop biodegradable bone implants of metallic glass

It is possible that broken bones will in the near future be fixed using metallic glass. Materials researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an alloy that could herald a new generation of biodegradable bone implants. Their results have been published in the online edition of Nature Materials.

29 Sep 2009

New DataBlaster JT 37x7/PCIe boundary-scan controller from JTAG Technologies

JTAG Technologies, a leading provider of IEEE Std. 1149.1 solutions for testing and programming high-density PCBs, announces a further extension of its line of high-performance boundary-scan IEEE Std. 1149.1 controllers.

29 Sep 2009

Smart Card Alliance: Cybersecurity and healthcare identity to be prioritized in upcoming year

The Smart Card Alliance Identity Council will turn its attention to cybersecurity and healthcare identity in the upcoming year, the Council said today, while continuing its work to educate and make identity credentialing recommendations for corporate enterprise, healthcare, state and local governments, and more. The Identity Council also announced new officers and steering committee, and plans to attend the Smart Card Alliance 8th Annual Smart Cards in Government Conference in Washington, DC.

29 Sep 2009

Changes to Louisiana's healthcare system can promote standardized care for patients

Before Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana's healthcare system was strained, with a quarter of the population living below the poverty line and an estimated 20 percent uninsured. Healthcare for this population was provided through the state-run Charity Hospital and financed through Medicaid DSH (Disproportionate Share Hospital) dollars.

29 Sep 2009

U.S. PTO to reexamine the patents in Cellectis-Precision BioSciences litigation

Precision BioSciences, Inc. today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) has granted Precision’s requests for inter partes reexamination of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,610,545 (the ‘545 patent) and 7,309,605 (the ‘605 patent), which Cellectis SA (Alternext: ALCLS) has asserted against Precision in litigation.

29 Sep 2009

Scient’x launches its Isobar Evolution Dynamic Rod for treating lower lumbar spine pathologies

Scient’x Groupe S.A.S. (Scient’x) announces its focus on offering Dynamic Solutions for the spine. This corporate strategy positions Scient’x to be the worldwide leader in providing Dynamic Solutions for both non-fusion and fusion procedures.

29 Sep 2009

GlobalData's report on the diabetes care device market

MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Global Diabetes Care Devices Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015," to their collection of Medical Device market reports.

29 Sep 2009

New York hospital system invests in digital patient records

The New York Times reports: "The nation's drive toward computerized medical records is getting a push from big hospitals, which hope not only to improve patient care but to gain an edge on competitors. And an effort to be announced on Monday by a big New York regional hospital group may be the most ambitious effort of this type yet — a sizable investment intended as a linchpin in the group's $400 million commitment to digitize patient records throughout its system, including 13 hospitals."

29 Sep 2009

Technology News and Research

Non-domestic air pollution is a major concern, says report

SAIC-Frederick and Roche collaborate on technology advancements in sequencing cancer genes

Doctations launches blog to improve healthcare

iposture launches posture improvement device for golfers

New Jersey hopsital chooses JAOtech's embedded Smart Terminals

Most Danes support use of GM plants for pharmaceutical purposes

IP Advocate founder to speak on commercialization barriers faced by university faculty inventors

SUNY Stony Brook implements PatientKeeper ePrescription and Pay for Performance

New microchip to detect type and severity of cancer

BioClinica to demonstrate integrated eClinical technology at the SCDM conference

Biomagnetics Diagnostics to develop handheld testing platform for malaria and bovine TB

Oculus launches Microcyn Skin & Wound HydroGel OTC

ETH Zurich researchers develop biodegradable bone implants of metallic glass

New DataBlaster JT 37x7/PCIe boundary-scan controller from JTAG Technologies

Smart Card Alliance: Cybersecurity and healthcare identity to be prioritized in upcoming year

Changes to Louisiana's healthcare system can promote standardized care for patients

U.S. PTO to reexamine the patents in Cellectis-Precision BioSciences litigation

Scient’x launches its Isobar Evolution Dynamic Rod for treating lower lumbar spine pathologies

GlobalData's report on the diabetes care device market

New York hospital system invests in digital patient records

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The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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