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Continua Health Alliance to showcase new end-to-end connected health solution at 2010 Consumer Electronics Show

Continua Health Alliance today announced the first end-to-end connected health solution based on the Continua architecture. Continua, the non-profit, open industry alliance of more than 220 leading healthcare and technology organizations, heralded the development as a significant milestone in the group’s mission to establish an ecosystem of interoperable personal connected health solutions.

4 Jan 2010

Sharing Miracles: A TV program that features inspirational stories of real patients

Major League Baseball slugger Aaron Boone will be featured on January's episode of Sharing Miracles - a 30-minute public affairs television program that tells the compelling and inspirational stories of real patients. Sharing Miracles airs every week on more than 300 television stations nationwide.

31 Dec 2009

NYC physical therapist encourages women to incorporate physical activity to manage stress levels

Life is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations and demands. Stress can take its toll on a woman’s health and spill into the home during the holiday season. In these economic times, tightening budgets during the ‘season to be jolly’ brings additional stress.

31 Dec 2009

Remedies to alleviate foot pain during pregnancy

"Oh my aching feet" is a phrase you hear often from pregnant women. But are sore feet a symptom they just must deal with during pregnancy? According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) the answer is "no." There are many remedies available to help alleviate foot pain.

30 Dec 2009

OSU researchers study biological and mechanical principles of cockroach to build robots

The sight of a cockroach scurrying for cover may be nauseating, but the insect is also a biological and engineering marvel, and is providing researchers at Oregon State University with what they call "bioinspiration" in a quest to build the world's first legged robot that is capable of running effortlessly over rough terrain.

29 Dec 2009

GeckoSystems Intl. comments on HeathCareDigest.com's mobile robot solutions article

GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. announced today that they are very pleased with the recent press coverage they have received from HeathCareDigest.com and the article's author, Michael D. Shaw. GeckoSystems is a dynamic leader in the emerging mobile robotics industry revolutionizing their development and usage with "Mobile Robot Solutions for Safety, Security and Service™."

29 Dec 2009

Codexis files registration statement with SEC for proposed initial public offering of common stock

Codexis, Inc. announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") relating to the proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock.

29 Dec 2009

Excess physical activity can lead to foot and ankle problems

Are you one of the millions of Americans who will resolve to exercise more in the New Year? If so, take advice from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) and take it slowly. Too much activity too quickly can cause a multitude of foot and ankle problems including stress fractures, ruptured tendons, or plantar fasciitis.

29 Dec 2009

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals reports financial results for three months and twelve months ended September 30, 2009

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today financial results for the three months and twelve months ended September 30, 2009. The Company reported a net loss of $746,000, or $0.02 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to a loss of $1,055,000, or $0.03 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2008.

28 Dec 2009

New series of 30-second PSAs on getting vaccinated against H1N1 flu

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in conjunction with the Ad Council and the Jim Henson Company, has released a new series of 30-second public service announcements (PSAs) about the importance of getting the 2009 H1N1 vaccine. Targeted to parents and children, the PSA campaign features 15 governors, a state first lady, a state chief medical officer and the main character from the PBS’ series “Sid the Science Kid” and reminds the public that getting vaccinated is the best way to stay healthy during this flu season.

24 Dec 2009

Transcend Services closes public offering of common stock

TRANSCEND SERVICES, INC. (the “Company”) today announced the December 22, 2009 closing of the public offering of a total of 2,553,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $16.75 per share. The Company sold 1,725,000 shares and the selling stockholders sold 828,000 shares.

24 Dec 2009

Costs of health overhaul may be felt before benefits accrue

The Associated Press reports: "The costs of health care reform being pushed through Congress by Democrats will be felt long before the benefits. Proposed taxes and fees on upper-income earners, insurers, even tanning parlors, take effect quickly.

23 Dec 2009

BIO-key International's biometric identity solutions now support Windows Terminal Services and Citrix Clients

BIO-key International, Inc., a leader in finger-based biometric identification solutions, today announced the expansion of its biometric identity solutions to include support for Windows Terminal Services Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Citrix ICA Client platforms and for Wyse CE terminals.

23 Dec 2009

Embryo biopsy safe for singleton pregnancies

The largest and longest running study of children born after preimplantation genetic diagnosis and screening has shown that embryo biopsy does not adversely affect the health of babies born as the result of a subsequent singleton pregnancy.

23 Dec 2009

LecTec issues open letter to shareholders on company’s current developments

LecTec Corporation announced today that it has issued the following open letter from Judd Berlin, the Chief Executive Officer of LecTec, to its shareholders regarding current developments at the Company:

23 Dec 2009

Chordoma surgery through the nose

A remarkable brain surgery at Saint John’s Health Center has restored vision to a seriously ill young woman from Spain—and the entire operation was performed through her nose without an incision.

22 Dec 2009

First Edition: December 22, 2009

The big news today follows two main themes -- the Senate's march toward Democrats' Christmas eve deadline for passing a health reform bill; and, the challenges that will be involved when the House and Senate versions of the overhaul are reconciled.

22 Dec 2009

Cell Medica receives second grant for development of adenovirus infection therapy

Cell Medica, a clinical stage cellular therapeutics company engaged in the development and delivery of cellular immunotherapy treatment strategies for infectious disease and cancer, has announced that is has appointed four key staff to drive forwards the Company’s activities in the commercialisation of cell therapy treatments.

22 Dec 2009

PracticeMatch Services launches PhysicianRPO

PracticeMatch Services, LLC announces the launch of PhysicianRPO, a new service for healthcare systems needing to hire at least 60 physicians or advanced practitioners over a 3-year period.

22 Dec 2009

Researchers identify new method to tackle bacterial infections

Researchers from the University of Groningen have clarified the structure of an enzyme that disturbs the communication processes between bacteria. By doing so they have laid the foundations for a new method of tackling bacterial infections such as cystic fibrosis.

22 Dec 2009

Running News and Research

Continua Health Alliance to showcase new end-to-end connected health solution at 2010 Consumer Electronics Show

Sharing Miracles: A TV program that features inspirational stories of real patients

NYC physical therapist encourages women to incorporate physical activity to manage stress levels

Remedies to alleviate foot pain during pregnancy

OSU researchers study biological and mechanical principles of cockroach to build robots

GeckoSystems Intl. comments on HeathCareDigest.com's mobile robot solutions article

Codexis files registration statement with SEC for proposed initial public offering of common stock

Excess physical activity can lead to foot and ankle problems

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals reports financial results for three months and twelve months ended September 30, 2009

New series of 30-second PSAs on getting vaccinated against H1N1 flu

Transcend Services closes public offering of common stock

Costs of health overhaul may be felt before benefits accrue

BIO-key International's biometric identity solutions now support Windows Terminal Services and Citrix Clients

Embryo biopsy safe for singleton pregnancies

LecTec issues open letter to shareholders on company’s current developments

Chordoma surgery through the nose

First Edition: December 22, 2009

Cell Medica receives second grant for development of adenovirus infection therapy

PracticeMatch Services launches PhysicianRPO

Researchers identify new method to tackle bacterial infections

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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