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The lipid-exchanged, anatomically rigid, imaging/immunostaining compatible, tissue hydrogel (CLARITY) method was initially designed in 2013 by Chung and Deisseroth at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Using this process, post-mortem organs can be labeled for proteins and nucleic acids, enabling analysis of intact samples to create detailed 3D images.

New study: Text-heavy labels can reduce acetaminophen overdose

While well known for relieving everyday aches and pains, few realize that when misused, acetaminophen can lead to acute liver failure and even death, often due to accidental overdose by an uninformed consumer. A new small study looked at what's missing in consumer education about acetaminophen and how to overcome those gaps.

3 May 2011

FDA announces steps to help reduce risk of exposure to improperly reprocessed devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced steps to help reduce the risk of exposure to improperly reprocessed devices that can lead to the transmission of disease.

30 Apr 2011

QHR annual revenues increase 38% to $19.1 million for 2010

QHR Technologies Inc., a leader in the Canadian Healthcare Information Technology sector, is pleased to announce today the release of its annual audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010.

30 Apr 2011

MGH's telestroke program selects Vidyo healthcare solution for video conferencing

Vidyo, Inc., the first company to deliver personal telepresence, today announced that the Partners Healthcare Telestroke Program at Massachusetts General Hospital - supporting 27 hospitals throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine -- has deployed a revolutionary telemedicine communication and collaboration solution based on the company's award-winning platform.

28 Apr 2011

Riverain Medical's bone suppression technology effective for lung nodule detection

27 Apr 2011

Some states struggling with efforts to establish insurance exchanges

House Majority Leader Amy Stephens, who may hold the future of Colorado's health exchange in her hands, predicted Tuesday that Colorado lawmakers ultimately will support the online health insurance marketplace and said her coalition is not fractured.

21 Apr 2011

Radiology publishes Riverain Medical's SoftView chest X-ray study data in lung cancer

Riverain Medical, an industry leader and innovator in computer-aided detection and advanced visualization technologies, today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study in Radiology demonstrating that radiologists using Riverain Medical's SoftView bone suppression application with chest X-rays significantly increased their detection of lung nodules proven to be primary lung cancer.

19 Apr 2011

Flagship introduces end-to-end solutions for Medicare's reporting, recovery requirements

Flagship Services Group, Inc., a company providing expertise in Medicare compliance for insurance carriers, self-insured entities, attorneys, and state and local government agencies, today announced its unique end-to-end solutions for the compliance challenges the industry faces relating to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' reporting and Medicare Secondary Payer recovery requirements.

18 Apr 2011

New research confirms high-fat diet can contribute to type 2 diabetes

A diet high in saturated fat is a key contributor to type 2 diabetes, a major health threat worldwide. Several decades ago scientists noticed that people with type 2 diabetes have overly active immune responses, leaving their bodies rife with inflammatory chemicals.

12 Apr 2011

DNA forensic test frees prisoner with life sentence after having served 18 years

In a landmark case, a prisoner with a life sentence was freed after serving 18 years in a Florida prison, based on DNA findings presented by DDC (DNA Diagnostics Center). DNA analysis and testimony provided by Dr. Julie Heinig, DDC's DNA Forensics Assistant Laboratory Director, is credited with leading to the exoneration of Derrick Williams earlier this week. DDC is the largest provider of private DNA paternity and other DNA testing in the United States and worldwide.

8 Apr 2011

Ingenia MRI system is now available in the U.S.: Philips

Royal Philips Electronics today announced the United States availability of the Ingenia MRI system, the first-ever digital broadband magnetic resonance imaging solution.

7 Apr 2011

Comprehensive book on chronic pain and addiction

Up to date and comprehensive, this book is relevant to all professionals engaged in the care of patients with chronic pain or addiction and all others interested in these contemporary issues, particularly non-clinicians seeking clarity in the controversy over the best approach to patients with chronic pain.

6 Apr 2011

Siemens Hearing to unveil new instruments at AudiologyNOW! 2011

Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc., will unveil a host of products at the American Academy of Audiology AudiologyNOW! 2011 conference - including the new Aquaris™, the world's first, truly waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant digital hearing instrument.

5 Apr 2011

LecTec's cash and cash equivalent decreases to $8,689,280

LecTec Corporation announced today that it has released its fiscal 2010 financial information.

31 Mar 2011

Toshiba introduces new Infinix-i cardiovascular X-ray systems

Accurately navigating and interpreting cardiovascular anatomy for precise device deployment is a challenge to physicians during complex interventional procedures. Providing physicians with greater confidence during these difficult procedures, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. is introducing upgrades to its Infinix-i product line.

28 Mar 2011

A.P. Pharma fourth quarter revenue decreases to $1.6 million

A.P. Pharma, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010 and provided a corporate update.

28 Mar 2011

Surgeons to discuss on healthcare issues at JSAC

On Tuesday, March 29, 2011, hundreds of surgeons from across the country will join together to speak with one voice to their federal legislators. As part of the fourth annual Joint Surgical Advocacy Conference, approximately 70 otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons representing over 30 states will meet with their U.S. Representatives, Senators, and their staff to encourage Congressional action on several of the specialty's legislative priorities for 2011.

28 Mar 2011

NDS Surgical Imaging introduces new 26" Radiance G2 High-Bright displays with stabilized LED backlight

NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) today announced the industry's first stabilized LED backlight, available in all new 26" Radiance G2 High-Bright surgical displays. Backlight stabilization assures consistent brightness of images over the life of the display—specified at 25,000 hours—without any dimming or compromise in luminance output. The result is a new level of image clarity and consistency, with enhanced brightness, contrast and color.

21 Mar 2011

PixelOptics launches world's first electronically-focusing prescription eyewear

Following an award-winning preview at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, PixelOptics today announced the formal introduction of emPower!, the world's first electronically-focusing prescription eyewear, at Vision Expo East in New York this week.

18 Mar 2011

External panel issues draft report saying WHO response to H1N1 lacked cohesion, clarity

An independent panel of experts commissioned by the WHO to probe its response to the H1N1 pandemic on Thursday released a draft report stating that while the organization performed well in many ways, it made "crucial mistakes" and "warned tens of millions could die if there is a severe flu outbreak in the future," the Associated Press reports.

14 Mar 2011

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New study: Text-heavy labels can reduce acetaminophen overdose

FDA announces steps to help reduce risk of exposure to improperly reprocessed devices

QHR annual revenues increase 38% to $19.1 million for 2010

MGH's telestroke program selects Vidyo healthcare solution for video conferencing

Riverain Medical's bone suppression technology effective for lung nodule detection

Some states struggling with efforts to establish insurance exchanges

Radiology publishes Riverain Medical's SoftView chest X-ray study data in lung cancer

Flagship introduces end-to-end solutions for Medicare's reporting, recovery requirements

New research confirms high-fat diet can contribute to type 2 diabetes

DNA forensic test frees prisoner with life sentence after having served 18 years

Ingenia MRI system is now available in the U.S.: Philips

Comprehensive book on chronic pain and addiction

Siemens Hearing to unveil new instruments at AudiologyNOW! 2011

LecTec's cash and cash equivalent decreases to $8,689,280

Toshiba introduces new Infinix-i cardiovascular X-ray systems

A.P. Pharma fourth quarter revenue decreases to $1.6 million

Surgeons to discuss on healthcare issues at JSAC

NDS Surgical Imaging introduces new 26" Radiance G2 High-Bright displays with stabilized LED backlight

PixelOptics launches world's first electronically-focusing prescription eyewear

External panel issues draft report saying WHO response to H1N1 lacked cohesion, clarity

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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