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Medquist awarded the preferred vendor contract for Wellmont Health System's Enterprise Transcription project

MedQuist Inc. (Nasdaq: MEDQ), a leading provider of technology-enabled clinical documentation services, today announced that it has been awarded the preferred vendor contract by Wellmont Health System of Kingsport, Tennessee for enterprise medical transcription services, as well as for speech recognition in radiology. As part of the arrangement, MedQuist will offer employment to Wellmont's existing transcriptionists.

27 Aug 2009

Amateur boxing leads to increased levels of brain damage markers in spinal fluid

A blood test can now be used to detect brain damage in amateur boxers. Deterioration of nerve cells seems to occur even after a two-month break from boxing. This is shown in a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

27 Aug 2009

Oxygen Biotherapeutics to present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. today announced that the company will present at investor conferences in New York on Sept. 9 and Zurich on Sept. 10, 2009.

26 Aug 2009

AOFAS announces results of clinical trials with the STAR ankle replacement device

Charles L. Saltzman, MD, newly-elected president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), presented the results of a groundbreaking study at the recent AOFAS 2009 Annual Summer Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

26 Aug 2009

PD2i algorithm published in Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management can predict risk of sudden cardiac death

David H. Fater, CEO of Vicor Technologies, Inc., today announced that original research conducted using its PD2i algorithm to prospectively predict risk of sudden cardiac death was published in Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management.

26 Aug 2009

Defentect's radiation detection system to be installed at Washington Hospital Center

Defentect announced today Washington Hospital Center is deploying Defentect's radiation detection system hospital-wide following a pilot project to test its effectiveness, with an additional nine GT2(TM) radiation sensors and two GT4(TM) Gamma Radiation sensors, capable of isotopic identification.

26 Aug 2009

Program to help runaway girls proves effective

A nurse intervention program that helps sexually exploited runaway girls re-connect to family, school and health care reduces trauma and restores healthy behaviors, according to a new study led by University of British Columbia researcher Elizabeth Saewyc and Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota nurse practitioner Laurel Edinburgh.

26 Aug 2009

US Spine's newly launched Preference 2 Complex Spine System to treat complex spinal pathologies

US Spine is pleased to announce the commercial launch of the Preference 2 Complex Spine System. The product has been in use at select sites throughout the spring and summer, with strong clinical feedback and results. The introduction of this product has improved the company’s pedicle screw business nearly 75% compared to last year at the same time.

26 Aug 2009

Masimo SET pulse oximetry technology implemented in Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Masimo (Nasdaq: MASI), the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry(TM) and Measure-Through Motion and Low-Perfusion pulse oximetry, announced today that Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of 'America's Best Children's Hospitals', has completed its system-wide conversion to Masimo SET pulse oximetry technology.

26 Aug 2009

CPM’s physician relationship management system implemented by Advocate Health Care System

CPM Marketing Group (CPM), the market leader for healthcare customer relationship management (CRM) and strategic marketing solutions, announced today that Advocate Health Care System, the largest health care provider in Illinois, has implemented CPM’s physician relationship management (PRM) system to assist its hospitals in building and maintaining relationships with physicians.

26 Aug 2009

Biotime completes the process of issuing common shares and warrants under its revolving line of credit agreement

BioTime, Inc. (OTCBB: BTIM) announced today that it has completed an Exchange Offer to the holders of notes issued under its revolving line of credit agreement. BioTime issued 1,989,515 common shares and warrants to purchase 100,482 common shares in exchange for notes in the aggregate principal amount of $3,349,259.

25 Aug 2009

FDA approves new model of ZOLL's LifeVest wearable defibrillator

ZOLL Medical Corporation (Nasdaq GS: ZOLL), a manufacturer of resuscitation devices and related software solutions, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market and sell a new model of the LifeVest® wearable defibrillator.

25 Aug 2009

Patients suffering from functional and degenerative mitral regurgitation treated using the MitraClip system

Evalve, Inc., the leader in the development of devices for the percutaneous repair of cardiac valves, today announced treatment of the first group of patients with the MitraClip(R) system at the Karolinska University Hospital in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden.

24 Aug 2009

Concussions could result in permanent brain impairment

Concussions, whether from an accident, sporting event, or combat, can lead to permanent loss of higher level mental processes. Scientists have debated for centuries whether concussions involve structural damage to brain tissue or whether physiological changes that merely impair the way brain cells function, explain this loss.

24 Aug 2009

Rhode Island Hospital to identify a model for integrating screening and brief interventions for alcohol misuse

There are an estimated 7.6 million alcohol-related emergency department (ED) visits each year in the country. A first step in identifying an alcohol problem is screening all ED patients utilizing two well-researched screening tests.

24 Aug 2009

Thomson Reuters to supply real-time clinical surveillance solution to Bryanlgh Health System

BryanLGH Health System has selected Clinical Xpert CareFocus from Thomson Reuters to play an integral role in its ongoing efforts to improve clinical quality and patient safety.

24 Aug 2009

$1.1 million funds will help make critical enhancements to Integrated Medical Systems' MedEx 1000 system

Integrated Medical Systems, Inc., a medical technology systems integrator transforming critical care, announced that it has received $1.1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense for additional enhancements of the company's MedEx 1000(TM) "suitcase" intensive care unit (ICU).

24 Aug 2009

New minimally invasive surgery techniques and instruments reduce tissue damage and infection

New, delicate surgery techniques to hunt for tumours could benefit from a lighter touch - but from a robot, rather than from a human hand. Canadian researchers have created a touchy-feely robot that detects tougher tumour tissue in half the time, and with 40% more accuracy than a human. The technique also minimises tissue damage.

24 Aug 2009

MarrowXpress System used for isolation and retrieval of bone marrow-derived adult stem cells

Celling Technologies collaborated with innovative cell processing expert, ThermoGenesis Corp., to deliver the most sophisticated point of care cell separation device on the market. The innovative MarrowXpress(TM) (MXP(TM)) System defines a new standard for isolation and retrieval of bone marrow-derived adult stem cells.

21 Aug 2009

PTSD could be treated with Craniosacral therapy according to a research study

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is impacting people worldwide. In the United States alone, more than five million people will suffer from PTSD this year. There are major emotional, financial, and negative health implications associated with PTSD making it a timely priority.

21 Aug 2009

Trauma News and Research

Medquist awarded the preferred vendor contract for Wellmont Health System's Enterprise Transcription project

Amateur boxing leads to increased levels of brain damage markers in spinal fluid

Oxygen Biotherapeutics to present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

AOFAS announces results of clinical trials with the STAR ankle replacement device

PD2i algorithm published in Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management can predict risk of sudden cardiac death

Defentect's radiation detection system to be installed at Washington Hospital Center

Program to help runaway girls proves effective

US Spine's newly launched Preference 2 Complex Spine System to treat complex spinal pathologies

Masimo SET pulse oximetry technology implemented in Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

CPM’s physician relationship management system implemented by Advocate Health Care System

Biotime completes the process of issuing common shares and warrants under its revolving line of credit agreement

FDA approves new model of ZOLL's LifeVest wearable defibrillator

Patients suffering from functional and degenerative mitral regurgitation treated using the MitraClip system

Concussions could result in permanent brain impairment

Rhode Island Hospital to identify a model for integrating screening and brief interventions for alcohol misuse

Thomson Reuters to supply real-time clinical surveillance solution to Bryanlgh Health System

$1.1 million funds will help make critical enhancements to Integrated Medical Systems' MedEx 1000 system

New minimally invasive surgery techniques and instruments reduce tissue damage and infection

MarrowXpress System used for isolation and retrieval of bone marrow-derived adult stem cells

PTSD could be treated with Craniosacral therapy according to a research study

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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