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SANUWAVE Health announces completion of patient enrollment in dermaPACE Phase III clinical trial

SANUWAVE Health, Inc., an emerging medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of non-invasive, biological response activating devices in the regenerative medicine area, today announced that patient enrollment was completed in March in its dermaPACE™ Phase III pivotal, randomized, double-blinded, sham controlled, multicenter clinical trial comparing its Pulsed Acoustic Cellular Expression technology, utilizing the dermaPACE™ tissue regeneration device, to sham control for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.

6 Apr 2010

Dalfampridine drug for multiple sclerosis now available in the U.S.

A drug whose clinical benefit in treating multiple sclerosis was discovered at Rush University Medical Center was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on January 22 and is now available in the U.S.

6 Apr 2010

ASA classification can help identify impact of hip surgery in high-risk patients

Hip fractures are the second leading cause of hospitalization of elderly patients. In many cases, a hip fracture is the first step in a complete decline in the patient's health, setting off a long list of potential complications.

2 Apr 2010

Immediate access to life-saving first aid medical database

GotoAID.com is on a big mission -- to give every person on earth immediate access to first aid for emergencies with the use of technology. As the Internet is quickly becoming more accessible to people with a computer or web-capable mobile device, GotoAID is bringing a life-saving first aid medical database to the masses.

1 Apr 2010

MedBuild receives MBI's 2010 Awards of Distinction for Nash Memorial Hospital Project

Modular Building Institute has named MedBuild, a healthcare division of ModSpace, first-place winner for their 2010 Awards of Distinction. MBI gave MedBuild top honors in its permanent healthcare category for its construction of the patient-ready imaging suite at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount, N.C.

30 Mar 2010

Research: Having large number of supportive relatives increases fear of dying among elderly

Having a large number of supportive relatives increases the fear of dying among the elderly from ethnic minority groups, suggests research in Postgraduate Medical Journal.

30 Mar 2010

Few pregnant women meet physical activity guidelines set by health officials: Study

Fewer than 1 in 4 pregnant women meet physical activity guidelines set by doctors and health officials, according to a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study.

30 Mar 2010

Businesses – small and large – prepare for health reform impact

USA Today columnist Rhonda Abrams outlines how the new health law affects small businesses. "The good news: For the first time, there's real help for entrepreneurs. If you can't afford or can't qualify for insurance, you'll have new options starting in 2014. If you're struggling financially - as many self-employed do - you may qualify for a government subsidy or Medicaid.

27 Mar 2010

Researchers develop new self-organizing neural networks for application in remote sensing field

Research developed at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid's School of Computing has brought us a big step closer to the application of self-organizing neural networks in the remote sensing field.

26 Mar 2010

Medtronic announces enrollment of first European patients in randomized controlled trial of ITB Therapy

Medtronic, Inc. today announced the enrollment of the first European patients in the largest randomized controlled trial to date to investigate the benefits of ITB Therapy(R) (Intrathecal Baclofen) in post-stroke patients affected by spasticity. The announcement comes as the World Congress for Neurorehabilitation is taking place in Vienna, Austria.

26 Mar 2010

Study: Cell-based strategy for treating neurodegenerative diseases

UCSF scientists have used a novel cell-based strategy to treat motor symptoms in rats with a disease designed to mimic Parkinson's disease.

26 Mar 2010

Mexican-American women les likely to use emergency medical services for stroke symptoms

Mexican Americans are 40 percent less likely than non-Hispanic whites to call 9-1-1 and be taken to the hospital via ambulance for stroke - resulting in medical treatment delays - according to a new study reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

26 Mar 2010

Chronic job stress linked to obesity

A new study that provides a snapshot of a typical American workplace observed that chronic job stress and lack of physical activity are strongly associated with being overweight or obese.

25 Mar 2010

Flip-flops and sneakers may help reduce osteoarthritis

Flip-flops and sneakers with flexible soles are easier on the knees than clogs or even special walking shoes, a study by Rush University Medical Center has found. And that's important, because loading on the knee joints is a key factor in the development of osteoarthritis.

25 Mar 2010

60 minutes of moderate exercise can keep your scales happy, says research

With age most women consuming a normal diet may tend to gain weight. New reports however suggest that a mere 60 minutes exercise per day can keep middle aged weight gain in women at bay.

24 Mar 2010

AHF to protest against Merck's pricing of Isentress

AIDS Healthcare Foundation will host a protest Wednesday morning, March 24th at 10:30am targeting Merck and Co. Pharmaceuticals over the pricing and policies for its key HIV/AIDS drug, Isentress, one of the most expensive first-line AIDS treatment in the US, during the Barclays Capital Global Healthcare Conference.

24 Mar 2010

GOP introduces legislation to repeal health reform; other Senators express reconciliation views

USA Today: Sen. Jim DeMint — along with a dozen Republican co-sponsors — introduced legislation to repeal the health care reform law. "We must repeal this bill and start over.

24 Mar 2010

Senate can still reject effort to bury health care choices, says NTU Vice President

"The House may have passed its latest, flawed attempt at health care reform, which translates to billions of dollars in new taxes and penalties on those who can least afford it, but the fight is far from finished. Even though President Obama will likely sign H.R. 3590 into law, the Senate must also consider the House's reconciliation package, H.R. 4872.

23 Mar 2010

KMI announces strategic distribution agreement with Mobility to market stroke therapy devices

Kinetic Muscles Inc., a leading developer of stroke therapy technology, today announced a strategic distribution agreement with Mobility Research, also of Tempe, that will allow Mobility to market KMI’s products in specific international markets.

23 Mar 2010

Avoiding boomeritis: Tips from Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource

Orthopedic surgeons are seeing a wave of exercise-related injuries among baby boomers -- a phenomenon dubbed “boomeritis.”

23 Mar 2010

Walking News and Research

SANUWAVE Health announces completion of patient enrollment in dermaPACE Phase III clinical trial

Dalfampridine drug for multiple sclerosis now available in the U.S.

ASA classification can help identify impact of hip surgery in high-risk patients

Immediate access to life-saving first aid medical database

MedBuild receives MBI's 2010 Awards of Distinction for Nash Memorial Hospital Project

Research: Having large number of supportive relatives increases fear of dying among elderly

Few pregnant women meet physical activity guidelines set by health officials: Study

Businesses – small and large – prepare for health reform impact

Researchers develop new self-organizing neural networks for application in remote sensing field

Medtronic announces enrollment of first European patients in randomized controlled trial of ITB Therapy

Study: Cell-based strategy for treating neurodegenerative diseases

Mexican-American women les likely to use emergency medical services for stroke symptoms

Chronic job stress linked to obesity

Flip-flops and sneakers may help reduce osteoarthritis

60 minutes of moderate exercise can keep your scales happy, says research

AHF to protest against Merck's pricing of Isentress

GOP introduces legislation to repeal health reform; other Senators express reconciliation views

Senate can still reject effort to bury health care choices, says NTU Vice President

KMI announces strategic distribution agreement with Mobility to market stroke therapy devices

Avoiding boomeritis: Tips from Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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