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Lineagen introduces FirstStep integrated genetic testing for early diagnostic evaluation of ASD, DD

Lineagen announces the launch of its FirstStep integrated genetic testing and counseling service to assist pediatricians and family physicians with the earlier, more accurate diagnostic evaluation of autism spectrum disorders and developmental delay.

11 Jan 2011

New insights into estrogen receptor beta

Research with significant implications in the treatment and intervention of cancer and obesity has been published recently in two prestigious journals by University of Houston (UH) biochemist Dr. Jan--ke Gustafsson.

11 Jan 2011

Close pregnancies increase autism risk: Study

According to a new study published in the February issue of Paediatrics, children born within one year of an older sibling may be three times more likely to be diagnosed with autism.

10 Jan 2011

Games and entertainment for patients in hospitals

The British Medical Association (BMA) says these simple measures can beat boredom and keep patients happy and should be offered by hospitals. The BMA explains that the period of confinement can be a grim experience for some leading to depression. The latest BMA report looks at the emotional needs of patients.

10 Jan 2011

United Medical Systems announces acquisition of Breast Surgical Services

United Medical Systems announces the acquisition of Breast Surgical Services, a Woodlands, Texas-based company for an undisclosed cash amount. The acquisition of Breast Surgical Services will expand UMS' stereotactic operations throughout Southern Texas.

10 Jan 2011

Access Intelligence announces acquisition of OR Manager

Access Intelligence LLC and its Dorland Health division announced today the acquisition of OR Manager, the premier media brand and annual educational conference and trade show for operating room executives, managers and hospital directors. This acquisition represents Access Intelligence's growing role in the healthcare management industry within four niche markets: medical coding, case management, patient advocacy and operating room management.

10 Jan 2011

World's first drug eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffold receives CE Mark approval

Abbott announced today that it has received CE Mark approval for the world's first drug eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) for the treatment of coronary artery disease. Abbott's BVS device restores blood flow by opening a clogged vessel and providing support to the vessel until the device dissolves within approximately two years, leaving patients with a treated vessel free of a permanent metallic implant. Abbott's BVS device will be commercialized under the brand name ABSORB.

10 Jan 2011

Enlight Biosciences forms new oral drug delivery technology company

Entrega, Inc., a new company developing oral drug delivery technologies, today announced its formation by Enlight Biosciences, a Boston-based company established in partnership with a group of leading global pharmaceutical companies.

10 Jan 2011

Major Louisiana hospital awards OSI Systems $3.1 million patient monitoring solutions contract

OSI Systems, Inc., a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, today announced that its Healthcare division, Spacelabs Healthcare, has been awarded a $3.1 million contract by a major Louisiana hospital. Spacelabs will provide patient monitoring and connectivity solutions, including Ultraview™ SL patient monitors and ICS G2 software applications, as well as TruLink™ supplies and accessories.

10 Jan 2011

Roundup: Okla.'s health reform lawsuit; Medicaid issues draw attention in Texas, N.Y., N.J.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's alliance with the state's health-care union and hospital lobby is drawing fire from some patient advocates, who question the governor's decision to give the powerful industry figures a front-and-center role in the process of overhauling Medicaid (Gershman, 1/8).

10 Jan 2011

Potential single vaccine for permanent immunity to all influenza

The search for a universal flu vaccine has received a boost from a surprising source: the 2009 H1N1 pandemic flu strain.

10 Jan 2011

Vocera announces acquisition of Wallace Wireless

Vocera Communications, Inc., the leading provider of hospital communication solutions, today announced the acquisition of Wallace Wireless, Inc. Wallace Wireless develops software solutions that deliver pages, text messages, and alerts directly to smartphones in a secure, reliable, and traceable way, over both WiFi and cellular data networks.

10 Jan 2011

MAKO sells 13 Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic Systems during fourth quarter 2010

MAKO Surgical Corp., a medical device company that markets both its RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic surgical platform and proprietary RESTORIS® implants for minimally invasive orthopedic procedures known as MAKOplasty®, today announced its selected operating results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010

10 Jan 2011

nContact Surgical removes 'Surgical' from company name

nContact Surgical, Inc., a cardiac ablation device manufacturer, announced today that it is changing the name under which it operates from nContact Surgical, Inc. to nContact, Inc. As the pioneer of interdisciplinary epicardial and endocardial cardiac ablation, the change represents the Company's further evolution towards closed chest approaches to treating common cardiac arrhythmias.

10 Jan 2011

OpEds: Health reform repeal; CBO's numbers; Reviving public option?

[A]s a political matter, an outright repeal isn't really a winner. Most Americans dislike the law, but few are gunning to do away with it altogether. They don't like its mandates and costs, but they'd prefer to see a scaled down law that still provides more access to health care. Republicans run the risk of overreaching on this, as Democrats did in pushing a vast expansion of government into the health care field.

10 Jan 2011

T2 Biosystems relocates to new 20,000 sq.ft. facility in Lexington

T2 Biosystems, Inc., a company developing next-generation medical diagnostic products, today announced that it has relocated to a newly renovated 20,000 sq.ft. facility located in Lexington, MA.

10 Jan 2011

Neomend receives CE Mark for ProGEL PLATINUM Surgical Sealant

Neomend, Inc., an innovator in sealant and adhesion-prevention products for the surgical marketplace, announced it has received the European Union CE Mark for the company's ProGEL® PLATINUM Surgical Sealant.

10 Jan 2011

SonoSite fourth quarter revenue increases 27% to $89 million

SonoSite, Inc., the world leader and specialist in bedside and point-of-care ultrasound, today announced preliminary revenue results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.

10 Jan 2011

Civitas receives $20 million Series A financing

Civitas Therapeutics, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative pulmonary delivery therapies, announced today that it has secured a $20 million Series A financing from founding investor, Longitude Capital, along with co-lead Canaan Partners. The proceeds of the financing will be primarily used to advance Civitas' lead program for treating patients with Parkinson's disease through clinical proof-of-concept.

10 Jan 2011

Bioheart reports positive data from adipose derived stem cells study in critical limb ischemia

Bioheart, Inc. announced positive efficacy data has been reported from the registry study of bone marrow and adipose derived stem cells for the treatment of end stage critical limb ischemia with wounds. Vaclav Prochazka MD, PhD, MSc., of University Hospital Ostrava, Czech Republic presented data at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Conference in Las Vegas last month.

10 Jan 2011