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Olympus ScopeGuide for colonoscopy receives U.S. approval

Olympus, a precision technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions in Medical and Surgical Products among other core businesses, announces that its revolutionary ScopeGuide- technology can now be used within the United States.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 25 May 2011

HIV & hepatitis fears for soldiers at Middle East hospital due to protocol lapse

Australian soldiers and contractors might have been exposed to blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis or HIV after staff at Defense’s main hospital unit in the Middle East failed to sterilize surgical equipment properly.

24 May 2011

WellAWARE Systems receives 2011 Smart Choice Award for senior care

WellAWARE Systems, the developer of breakthrough technology designed to enable proactive and preventive senior care, announced it was recognized with the 2011 Smart Choice Award presented by the 50+ Housing Council, a special interest council of the Building Industry Association of Southern California.

24 May 2011

Ocean County, Conmed sign new agreement to provide correctional healthcare services for detainees

Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc. has signed a new agreement with Ocean County, New Jersey, to provide correctional healthcare services for the detainees at its jail for an initial three-year term, beginning July 1, 2011, with two optional one-year renewals.

24 May 2011

Scientists mimic dyskeratosis congenita through study of undifferentiated iPS cells

A rare genetic disease called dyskeratosis congenita, caused by the rapid shortening of telomeres, can be mimicked through the study of undifferentiated induced pluripotent stem cells, according to new findings from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

24 May 2011

eCareSoft launches national preferred partner program for small hospital market providers

eCareSoft, Inc., a leading provider of healthcare IT solutions for the small hospital market, today announced the launch of its national "eCS Preferred Partner" program. The channel partner program provides support and training to best-of-class providers seeking an affordable EHR solution to expand their network of small and rural hospitals.

24 May 2011

Study offers hope for reducing incidence of AIDS with potential preventive vaccine

The HIV epidemic is the largest in the world and represents one of the most serious public health problems, according to data from the World Health Organization. Only 30% of the more than 10 million patients in need have the access to the antiretroviral treatment.

24 May 2011

Transarterial embolization an effective alternative to endoscopy for acute peptic ulcer bleeding

Researchers from China report that in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding in whom endoscopy failed to control the bleeding, transarterial embolization is a safe procedure which reduces the need for surgery without increasing overall mortality and is associated with few complications.

24 May 2011

Some African descent men may have higher genetic risk of developing prostate cancer

Some men of African descent may have a higher genetic risk of developing prostate cancer, according to research conducted at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

24 May 2011

Fluorinated glucosamine blocks synthesis of key sugar linked to skin inflammation, cancer progression

Charles J. Dimitroff, MS, PhD and colleagues in the Dimitroff Lab at Brigham and Women's Hospital, have developed a fluorinated analog of glucosamine, which, in a recent study, has been shown to block the synthesis of key carbohydrate structures linked to skin inflammation and cancer progression. These findings appear in the April 14, 2011, issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

24 May 2011

Exosome Diagnostics announces expansion of scientific advisory board

Exosome Diagnostics, a leading developer of biofluid based molecular diagnostic tests for use in personalised medicine, today announced the appointments of Bob Carter MD, Carlos Cordon-Cardo MD, PhD, Keith Flaherty MD, John Quackenbush, PhD; to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

24 May 2011

Tulsa burn specialist, assistant fire marshal partner with National Gasoline Safety Project

For many families, Memorial Day signals the start of summer fun. But as families plan backyard barbecues or campouts in the woods, a local doctor and a firefighter are working to remind parents that gas and fire never mix.

24 May 2011

Valeant to acquire Sanitas for EUR314 million

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. today announced that it has agreed to acquire AB Sanitas for approximately EUR314 million in cash.

24 May 2011

Researchers discover protein switch that can trigger heart failure

Researchers at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre discovered a protein switch which can trigger a cascade of events leading to heart failure, pointing to a new direction for drug development.

24 May 2011

TZ Medical, Cinterion announce Aera-CT mHealth heart arrhythmia monitoring device

Cinterion, the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine communication modules and a Gemalto company, and TZ Medical, a leading manufacturer of critical-care medical products, today announced Aera-CT, a lightweight and cost effective mHealth heart arrhythmia monitoring device.

24 May 2011

Swedish Medical Center implements Aegis' physician relationship management program

Swedish Medical Center, the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in the Greater Seattle area, has selected tools provided by Aegis Health Group to enhance its physician relationship management program. Aegis' custom-designed solution includes its proprietary contact management software PRISM as well as sales training and program development support.

24 May 2011

Researchers replicate progression of inflammatory gene changes of kidney from mild to severe diabetic nephropathy

University of Louisville researchers have replicated the inflammatory gene changes of a human kidney as it progresses from mild to severe diabetic nephropathy, using a mouse model developed by a UofL researcher, according to an article published today in the journal Experimental Nephrology. Diabetic nephropathy is the foremost cause of kidney failure.

24 May 2011

Skagit Valley Hospital joins Premier healthcare alliance and saves more than $1M annually

Skagit Valley Hospital of Mount Vernon, Wash., saved more than $1 million by joining the Premier healthcare alliance.

24 May 2011

'Smoothing' occupancy could help children's hospitals reduce crowding

Too many admissions at a hospital at one time can put patients at risk. A new study published today in the Journal of Hospital Medicine suggests that "smoothing" occupancy over the course of a week could help hospitals reduce crowding and protect patients from crowded conditions.

24 May 2011

Probiotic bacterial protein could offer new oral therapeutic option for inflammatory bowel disorders

A protein isolated from beneficial bacteria found in yogurt and dairy products could offer a new, oral therapeutic option for inflammatory bowel disorders, suggests a study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center researcher Fang Yan, M.D., Ph.D.

24 May 2011

Hospital News and Research

Olympus ScopeGuide for colonoscopy receives U.S. approval

HIV & hepatitis fears for soldiers at Middle East hospital due to protocol lapse

WellAWARE Systems receives 2011 Smart Choice Award for senior care

Ocean County, Conmed sign new agreement to provide correctional healthcare services for detainees

Scientists mimic dyskeratosis congenita through study of undifferentiated iPS cells

eCareSoft launches national preferred partner program for small hospital market providers

Study offers hope for reducing incidence of AIDS with potential preventive vaccine

Transarterial embolization an effective alternative to endoscopy for acute peptic ulcer bleeding

Some African descent men may have higher genetic risk of developing prostate cancer

Fluorinated glucosamine blocks synthesis of key sugar linked to skin inflammation, cancer progression

Exosome Diagnostics announces expansion of scientific advisory board

Tulsa burn specialist, assistant fire marshal partner with National Gasoline Safety Project

Valeant to acquire Sanitas for EUR314 million

Researchers discover protein switch that can trigger heart failure

TZ Medical, Cinterion announce Aera-CT mHealth heart arrhythmia monitoring device

Swedish Medical Center implements Aegis' physician relationship management program

Researchers replicate progression of inflammatory gene changes of kidney from mild to severe diabetic nephropathy

Skagit Valley Hospital joins Premier healthcare alliance and saves more than $1M annually

'Smoothing' occupancy could help children's hospitals reduce crowding

Probiotic bacterial protein could offer new oral therapeutic option for inflammatory bowel disorders

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