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Winners of "Passion & Results" Award announced by Instrumentation Laboratory

Instrumentation Laboratory (IL) today announced the three recipients of their "Passion & Results" Award. The winners were presented with their awards by IL during ceremonies at the Congress for the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) held in Boston, MA, July 11-16 and at the Annual Meeting for the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), in Chicago, IL, July 19-23.

22 Sep 2009

Antigen to block infection by genetically-diverse strains of HIV

Scientists working to develop a vaccine for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) report they have created the first antigen that induces protective antibodies capable of blocking infection of human cells by genetically-diverse strains of HIV. The new antigen differs from previously-tested vaccines by virtue of its chemically-activated property that enables close sharing of electrons and produces strong covalent bonding.

22 Sep 2009

MEDSEEK and Rex Healthcare sign multi-year agreement

MEDSEEK, the leading provider of enterprise-wide healthcare portal connectivity solutions, announced today that Rex Healthcare signed a multi-year agreement with MEDSEEK to design and implement a comprehensive eHealth ecoSystem, a virtual community in which patients, physicians and employees can collaborate to better manage health and more efficiently deliver healthcare, providing “the right information to the right person at the right time.”

22 Sep 2009

Osteoporosis a growing concern in Asia

A new audit report issued by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) today shows that osteoporosis is a serious and growing problem throughout Asia.

22 Sep 2009

New 3D/4D ultrasound system from MEDISON

MEDISON (CEO: Wongihl Sohn, www.medison.com), has announced the launch of a new dedicated high performance OB/GYN ultrasound system, featuring the industry's first multi-rendering 3D/4D technology, 3D MXI(TM) (3D Multi-eXtended Imaging(TM)) - ACCUVIX V20 'Prestige.'

22 Sep 2009

Barrington Medical Imaging and Echoserve as service providers for medical imaging equipment

Barrington Medical Imaging, LLC and Echoserve, Inc. The two companies will be combined to create a nationwide, independent service provider for medical imaging equipment across multiple modalities and vendor platforms.

22 Sep 2009

Duke University awarded $19.5M to design a portable viral infection detection device

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the research arm of the U.S. Department of Defense, has awarded Duke University $19.5 million for an effort led by the Duke Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy (IGSP) to design a portable, easy-to-use diagnostic device that can reveal who is infected with an upper respiratory virus before the first cough or sneeze.

22 Sep 2009

The Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics 2009 to feature PLCs' RenalGuard System

PLC Systems Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PLCSF), a company focused on innovative cardiac and vascular medical device-based technologies, today announced that it will demonstrate its RenalGuard System(TM) at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2009, sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, September 21 - 25, 2009, in San Francisco, California. More than 11,000 clinicians and professionals are expected to attend this event.

21 Sep 2009

Better visualization of soft tissues using Toshiba's LCI

To continue its commitment to advancing medical imaging technology and improving diagnosis, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. introduces Low-Contrast Imaging (LCI) for Toshiba’s InfinixTM-i systems with mid (12” x 12”) and large (12” x 16”) flat-panel detectors (FPD). Toshiba will demonstrate its low-contrast imaging capabilities at this year’s Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) annual meeting in San Francisco, Sept. 21 – Sept. 25, 2009 (Booth #705).

21 Sep 2009

Book on pediatric bone disorders and mineral metabolism

Summarizing current knowledge, the physiology of calcium, magnesium and phosphate metabolism, the technique of bone biopsy and uses and pitfalls of bone density scanning are discussed. The main part of this publication describes in detail the disorders associated with hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia, rickets, phosphate metabolism, primary and secondary osteoporosis. The genetic nature of many of these conditions is highlighted and each condition is referred to by the number of its OMIM entry. The final chapter, which distinguishes this book from previous publications on the topic, comprises case reports illustrating some of the problems that are examined in previous chapters.

21 Sep 2009

GI cancer detection simpler and cost-effective with new blood tests

Berlin, Germany: Promising results from two new blood tests that can aid in the early identification of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers will be presented at Europe's largest cancer congress, ECCO 15 - ESMO 34 [1], in Berlin today (Monday September 21). The tests will make GI cancer detection simpler, cost-effective, and more acceptable to patients than current methods, the researchers say.

21 Sep 2009

Researchers receive grants to study Alzheimer's disease

Five early-career scientists were awarded The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation/AFAR New Investigator Awards in Alzheimer's Disease. The $75,000 awards provide a broad array of funding in the biological, genetic, and environmental causes of AD.

21 Sep 2009

Study reveals that GI cancer can be diagnosed using blood tests

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21 Sep 2009

Center for Hip Pain and Preservation focuses on improved understanding of hip abnormalities

Recent improved understanding of hip abnormalities, combined with advances in diagnostic imaging techniques and minimally invasive surgical treatments are giving many patients new hope for relieving chronic, misdiagnosed hip pain.

21 Sep 2009

Conference to focus on the impact of healthcare proposals on diagnostic testing

Enzo Biochem, Inc. (NYSE:ENZ) announced today that Kevin Krenitsky, MD, President of Enzo Clinical Labs, will present at the 27th Annual Lab Institute ’09, sponsored by Washington G2 Reports, on September 23, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.

19 Sep 2009

Health Discovery Corporation appoints new COO

Health Discovery Corporation, a personalized medicine company specializing in molecular diagnostics including gene-based testing, as well as computer assisted diagnostics in digital pathology and radiology, announced that former Deputy FDA Commissioner John A. Norris has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Company.

19 Sep 2009

Quidel's updates information on its Influenza A+B test package insert

Quidel Corporation, a global leader in point-of-care (POC) rapid diagnostic tests, issues clarification regarding the Special 510(k) clearance for an update to the Company's QuickVue Influenza A+B test package insert.

19 Sep 2009

Newcardio raises funds through private placement

NewCardio, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: NWCI) a cardiac diagnostic technology provider, today announced that it closed a private placement financing with institutional and other accredited investors, including members of NewCardio's management team and board of directors, who purchased over half of the offering.

19 Sep 2009

AMR finds 75 percent of hetastarch recipients underwent surgical procedures

Arlington Medical Resources (AMR), a provider of premier market intelligence for the pharmaceutical and diagnostic imaging industries, finds that for the January - May 2009 time period, a significantly higher percentage of hetastarch recipients (75%) underwent a surgical procedure when compared to those receiving albumin/plasma protein fraction (51%).

19 Sep 2009

China Medical Technologies approves share repurchase program

China Medical Technologies, Inc. (the "Company"), a leading China-based medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets advanced in-vitro diagnostic products, today announced that its board of directors (the "Board") approved a share repurchase program on September 17, 2009.

18 Sep 2009