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Catheter coating: an interview with Dr. Hinke Malda, Director of Medical Coatings, DSM Biomedical

DSM’s biomedical work brings new material innovation to market through the development of novel materials-based solutions that meet the present and future needs of the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

22 Apr 2014

Northern Ireland expands PACS contract with Sectra to include digital breast imaging

The department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland has expanded its PACS contract with Sectra, to include digital breast imaging.

22 Apr 2014

Automated diagnostic technologies redefine infectious diseases

The diagnostics market for infectious diseases such as tuberculosis (TB), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C virus and human papilloma virus is expanding, giving rise to commercial opportunities especially in the developing economies of Asia, Africa and Latin America.

22 Apr 2014

Stool color guide and free mobile app help diagnose liver-ravaging disorder in babies

Fecal color and consistency are well-known markers of digestive health in both children and adults, but paying attention to a newborn's shade of poop can be a decided lifesaver in babies born with the rare, liver-ravaging disorder biliary atresia, commonly heralded by white or clay-colored stool.

22 Apr 2014

Sharing clinical information with other health systems helps avoid diagnostic tests and procedures

An Allina Health study published in the current issue of the journal Applied Clinical Informatics showed that a significant number of diagnostic tests and procedures can be avoided if clinicians exchange health information with other health systems.

22 Apr 2014

Researchers develop simple assay that reveals evolutionary relationships among various tumor sites within patient

The process of metastasis - a tumor's ability to spread to other parts of the body - is still poorly understood. It is not easy to determine whether metastasis began early or late in the development of the primary tumor or whether individual metastatic sites were seeded directly from the original tumor or from an intermediate site.

22 Apr 2014

Sandia develops credit-card-sized anthrax detection cartridge to small business makes

A credit-card-sized anthrax detection cartridge developed at Sandia National Laboratories and recently licensed to a small business makes testing safer, easier, faster and cheaper.

21 Apr 2014

Stanford researchers identify normal cell type that gives rise to most invasive bladder cancers

A single type of cell in the lining of the bladder is responsible for most cases of invasive bladder cancer, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

21 Apr 2014

PET scan can identify vegetative patients who have potential for long-term recovery

A functional brain imaging technique known as positron emission tomography (PET) is a promising tool for determining which severely brain damaged individuals in vegetative states have the potential to recover consciousness, according to new research published in The Lancet.

18 Apr 2014

Olympus' surgical products named finalists for ATA award

Olympus, a global technology leader in delivering innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions in Medical and Surgical procedures, among other core businesses, announced today that two of its surgical products have been named finalists for an American Technology Award (ATA) in the Health and Medical Technologies category: ENDOEYE FLEX 3D and THUNDERBEAT.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 18 Apr 2014

Men with chronic inflammation in non-cancerous prostate tissue may have nearly twice risk of prostate cancer

Men who show signs of chronic inflammation in non-cancerous prostate tissue may have nearly twice the risk of actually having prostate cancer than those with no inflammation, according to results of a new study led by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

18 Apr 2014

Quirk Healthcare donates over 800 hours of customization work to CDTC

Ben Quirk and Quirk Healthcare donated over 800 hours of customization work to the Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center's new Electronic Health Records system that launched on Monday, April 7, 2014.

18 Apr 2014

ARCA biopharma announces genetic screening of first patient in GENETIC-AF Phase 2B/3 clinical trial

ARCA biopharma, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing genetically targeted therapies for cardiovascular diseases, today announced that the first patient has been genetically screened in GENETIC-AF, its Phase 2B/3 adaptive design clinical trial.

From Medtronic 18 Apr 2014

Global cancer profiling market expected to grow $54.8 billion by 2018

Global Information Inc. announces the addition of a new market research report "Cancer Profiling and Pathways: Technologies and Global Markets" at GIIResearch.com.

18 Apr 2014

New parents need to pay attention to baby’s poop color, say pediatric gastroenterologists

Fecal color and consistency are well-known markers of digestive health in both children and adults, but paying attention to a newborn’s shade of poop can be a decided lifesaver in babies born with the rare, liver-ravaging disorder biliary atresia, commonly heralded by white or clay-colored stool.

18 Apr 2014

SCRA Technology Ventures announces sale of Selah Genomics to EKF Diagnostics

SCRA Technology Ventures today announced that portfolio company Selah Genomics was sold to EKF Diagnostics, a publically-traded UK-based diagnostics firm.

From EKF Diagnostics 17 Apr 2014

Discovery could have far-reaching implications for diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy

Indiana University researchers have detected new early-warning signs of the potential loss of sight associated with diabetes. This discovery could have far-reaching implications for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy, potentially impacting the care of over 25 million Americans.

17 Apr 2014

Researchers examine effects of introducing rapid diagnostic tests for malaria in Africa

Researchers from the Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group conducted a review of the effects of introducing rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for diagnosing malaria in primary healthcare settings in Africa where laboratory services are unavailable.

17 Apr 2014

College of American Pathologists and ASC sign MOU to advance delivery of cytopathology services

The College of American Pathologists and the American Society of Cytopathology announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on initiatives to advance the delivery of cytopathology services and improve patient care.

17 Apr 2014

Image Wisely launches third radiation safety case

Image Wisely recently launched its third Image Wisely Radiation Safety Case — CT Brain Perfusion Dose Optimization. This is the latest in a series of free, online and mobile-compatible educational offerings, developed with the assistance of the American College of Radiology, that allow radiologists, imaging technologists and medical physicists to assess their understanding of important radiation safety concepts - including dose monitoring and optimization.

16 Apr 2014

Diagnostic News and Research

Catheter coating: an interview with Dr. Hinke Malda, Director of Medical Coatings, DSM Biomedical

Northern Ireland expands PACS contract with Sectra to include digital breast imaging

Automated diagnostic technologies redefine infectious diseases

Stool color guide and free mobile app help diagnose liver-ravaging disorder in babies

Sharing clinical information with other health systems helps avoid diagnostic tests and procedures

Researchers develop simple assay that reveals evolutionary relationships among various tumor sites within patient

Sandia develops credit-card-sized anthrax detection cartridge to small business makes

Stanford researchers identify normal cell type that gives rise to most invasive bladder cancers

PET scan can identify vegetative patients who have potential for long-term recovery

Olympus' surgical products named finalists for ATA award

Men with chronic inflammation in non-cancerous prostate tissue may have nearly twice risk of prostate cancer

Quirk Healthcare donates over 800 hours of customization work to CDTC

ARCA biopharma announces genetic screening of first patient in GENETIC-AF Phase 2B/3 clinical trial

Global cancer profiling market expected to grow $54.8 billion by 2018

New parents need to pay attention to baby’s poop color, say pediatric gastroenterologists

SCRA Technology Ventures announces sale of Selah Genomics to EKF Diagnostics

Discovery could have far-reaching implications for diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy

Researchers examine effects of introducing rapid diagnostic tests for malaria in Africa

College of American Pathologists and ASC sign MOU to advance delivery of cytopathology services

Image Wisely launches third radiation safety case

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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