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U of T, UHN launch Techna Institute to develop new healthcare technologies

The Techna Institute, an innovation hub poised to integrate and fast track research, development and commercialization of new healthcare technologies, launches today at University Health Network (UHN) and the University of Toronto.

10 Nov 2011

Clinilabs to utilize NewCardio's QTinno in Phase I trial of new CNS drug

NewCardio, Inc., a cardiovascular diagnostic solutions developer, announced today that its strategic partner, Clinilabs, will utilize QTinno, NewCardio's automated cardiac safety solution, to conduct a Phase I trial of an investigational new drug under development for a central nervous system (CNS) indication.

10 Nov 2011

DATATRAK third quarter revenue increases 13% to $2.1 million

DATATRAK International, Inc., a technology and services company focused on global eClinical solutions for the clinical trials industry, today announced its operating results for the third quarter of 2011.

10 Nov 2011

LGL third quarter total revenues decrease 22.3% to $9,629,000

The LGL Group, Inc., announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.

9 Nov 2011

Accretive Health third quarter net services revenue increases 38% to $218.9 million

Accretive Health, Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive end-to-end healthcare revenue cycle management services and population health management services infrastructure, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.

9 Nov 2011

BioClinica third quarter service revenues increase 4.1% to $16.6 million

BioClinica, Inc., a global provider of clinical trial management and technology solutions, today announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011.

From Clario 9 Nov 2011

Novel mathematical method reveals genetic distinction between individuals

At a time when profound gaps remain in our understanding of how one person's genes differ from another person's, developing accurate methods to interpret the human genome is essential to uncover population history, population relationships and the genetic basis of some of the most common diseases affecting society.

9 Nov 2011

First clinical trial that integrates LifeOnKey EHR, PHR with Target eCRF EDC software

Target Health Inc., and LifeOnKey Inc., are pleased to announce the initiation of the first clinical trial that integrates the LifeOnKey electronic health record (EHR) and Personal Health Record (PHR), with Target eCRF electronic data capture (EDC) software.

9 Nov 2011

AcelRx reports revenue of $408,000 for third quarter 2011

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of acute and breakthrough pain, reported financial results today for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011.

9 Nov 2011

Comprehend Systems closes $1.2 million seed round funding

Driven by increasing demand from drug and medical device developers for cost-effective and user-friendly data analytics tools, Comprehend Systems, Inc. closed $1.2 million in seed round funding to support further development of Comprehend Clinical, its clinical data visualization and analytics software.

8 Nov 2011

Medidata third quarter revenues increase 13% to $46.3 million

Medidata Solutions, a leading global provider of SaaS-based clinical technology solutions that enhance the efficiency of clinical development, today announced its financial results for the third quarter 2011, as well as provided financial guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2011.

8 Nov 2011

QUBYX releases its medical display calibration software PerfectLum Version 3.

QUBYX has announced the official release of the new version 3 of its medical display calibration and verification software PerfectLum. The software is designed to improve imaging precision of medical monitors, used for X-Ray viewing, mammoghraphy, MRI and other radiology subindustries, and is based on such standards, as NEMA DICOM part 14 GSDF, AAPM TG18, DIN 6868-57, JESRA X-0093 and IEC 62563-1.

8 Nov 2011

DSS VistA Chemotherapy Manager goes live at San Francisco VA Medical Center

DSS, Inc., a leading provider of software development, integration, project management, implementation and support of VistA, today announced that its customized VistA Chemotherapy Manager (VCM) system is now live and in production at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.

7 Nov 2011

Conway to deploy PatientKeeper's physician healthcare information systems

PatientKeeper, Inc., the leading provider of physician healthcare information systems, today announced that Conway Medical Center has purchased PatientKeeper's suite of advanced clinical applications to automate physician workflow and drive physician adoption of healthcare information technology at their 210-bed hospital located near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

7 Nov 2011

Transcend third quarter revenue increases 41% to $32,202,000

TRANSCEND SERVICES, INC., a leading provider of clinical documentation solutions to the U.S. healthcare market, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.

7 Nov 2011

North Shore Medical Labs to donate Nortec EHR to medically underserved communities

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health, North Shore Medical Labs, Inc. and the American Health Information Management Association recently announced a demonstration project to foster broader adoption and use of Electronic Health Records and support national efforts to reduce health disparities affecting minorities in underserved areas.

5 Nov 2011

Researchers develop new image sensors for 3-D endoscopes

The surgeon carefully guides the endoscope through the patient's nasal cavity to the operation zone. It is a delicate procedure for which the surgeon has to prepare in detail before commencing the actual intervention.

5 Nov 2011

Stimulus funds will help build health IT systems, but not sustain them

iWatch News reports on how this finding is raising concern among state officials about how they will keep paying for these systems when the federal money is gone. Meanwhile, KHN - in partnership with NPR and Oregon Public Radio - takes a look at how electronic medical records can be used.

4 Nov 2011

Role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in clinical cardiology

Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) has undergone substantial development and offers important advantages compared with other well-established imaging modalities.

3 Nov 2011

StatLink announces upgrade for Med DataLink healthcare process management software system

Memphis-based process management technology company StatLink Systems has announced an upgrade for Med DataLink, its healthcare process management software system.

2 Nov 2011