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CDS systems fail to identify relevant appropriateness criteria for ordering of advanced diagnostic imaging

An analysis of the use of computerized clinical decision support systems regarding orders for advanced diagnostic imaging found that the systems failed to identify relevant appropriateness criteria for the majority of orders, according to a study in the June 2 issue of JAMA.

3 Jun 2015

MGH researchers develop bioartificial replacement limbs suitable for transplantation

A team of Massachusetts General Hospital investigators has made the first steps towards development of bioartificial replacement limbs suitable for transplantation. In their report, which has been published online in the journal Biomaterials, the researchers describe using an experimental approach previously used to build bioartificial organs to engineer rat forelimbs with functioning vascular and muscle tissue.

3 Jun 2015

Portable microendoscope could eliminate need for costly biopsies for esophageal cancer patients

In a clinical study of patients in the United States and China, researchers found that a low-cost, portable, battery-powered microendoscope developed by Rice University bioengineers could eventually eliminate the need for costly biopsies for many patients undergoing standard endoscopic screening for esophageal cancer.

3 Jun 2015

Using graphene as alternative coating for catheters to improve chemotherapy delivery

A new study published in IOP Publishing's journal 2D Materials has proposed using graphene as an alternative coating for catheters to improve the delivery of chemotherapy drugs.

3 Jun 2015

Children's National Health System selects Agfa HealthCare's DR Technologies to reduce radiation dose in pediatric patients

Agfa HealthCare announced today that Children's National Health System has installed six DX-D 100 mobile DR systems and two DX-D 600 full room direct radiography (DR) suites to transition two X-ray rooms from computed radiography (CR) to DR.

3 Jun 2015

BioCision, CCT to develop ThawSTAR automated cell thawing system for treatment of diabetic foot ulcers

BioCision, LLC, a leader in advanced technology to improve biological sample handling and standardization, today announced that it will collaborate with Celgene Cellular Therapeutics (CCT) (a subsidiary of Celgene Corporation), to accelerate the development of a cell thawing solution based on BioCision’s proprietary ThawSTARÔ technology for the 6 mL injectable vial that CCT has chosen to store PDA-002, a cryopreserved, allogeneic cell therapy currently in clinical development to treat diabetic foot ulcers in patients with peripheral arterial disease.

3 Jun 2015

Tools that help decide use of expensive imaging studies can reduce ordering of unnecessary tests

Using tools that help physicians decide whether to use expensive imaging studies such as MRI scans can help reduce the ordering of unnecessary tests, but implementation of the tools in real-world settings has many challenges, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

3 Jun 2015

Researchers develop electron density diagnostic method for medical and biological uses

The National Institutes of Natural Sciences, National Institute for Fusion Science and The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Sciences Department of Advanced Materials Science research group have developed an electron density diagnostic method for atmospheric pressure low-temperature plasma that is anticipated to be applicable for the fields of environmental protection and of medicine and biology.

3 Jun 2015

Ovizio unveils new in-line suspension cell-monitoring microscope at ESACT

Ovizio Imaging System, an innovative quantitative microscopy company specializing in life science solutions, announces today the launch of its new product, the iLine F, an in-line suspension cell-monitoring microscope.

3 Jun 2015

Aushon BioSystems announces commercial release of Ultrasensitive Cira Assays

Aushon BioSystems, a leading provider of products and services for multiplex quantitative detection of protein biomarkers, today announced the commercial release of its Ultrasensitive Cira Assays capable of measuring concentrations of low abundance proteins down to the femtogram/mL level.

2 Jun 2015

Leica Microsystems to acquire OCT company Bioptigen

Bioptigen develops and manufactures innovative OCT systems and software and is globally successful with products for clinical as well as translational research applications. Using low-power, near-infrared light, Bioptigen OCTs generate high-resolution, volumetric images of the eye...

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 2 Jun 2015

Lucideon releases new healthcare video

Lucideon, the international materials technology company, has released a new video to showcase its services for the healthcare industries, including the medical devices, consumer healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors...

From Lucideon 2 Jun 2015

Zecotek’s switchable 3D/2D optical imaging system granted U.S. Patent

Zecotek Photonics Inc., a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies for industrial, healthcare and scientific markets, is pleased to announce that the U.S. Patent office has granted U.S. Patent No. 9,055,288 to Zecotek for technology related to the Company's switchable 3D/2D optical imaging system.

2 Jun 2015

New data underscores the importance of FoundationOne genomic profiling for treatment of biliary tract cancers

Foundation Medicine, Inc. today presented new data including promising clinical outcomes underscoring the importance of integrating comprehensive genomic profiling with FoundationOne® into clinical oncology care for the treatment of biliary tract cancers.

2 Jun 2015

BioStructures announces first application of Prohesion surgical wound technology

BioStructures, LLC, a privately held orthobiologics company, announced today the first application of Prohesion, its new surgical wound technology.

2 Jun 2015

Veritas Genetics introduces genetic screen for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk

Boston-based Veritas Genetics is launching its mission to disrupt the genetic testing industry and bring personalized medicine and prevention to the forefront, allowing individuals to take more control of their health.

2 Jun 2015

Gaumard Scientific's installations of Victoria birthing simulator continue at rapid pace in the U.S.

Gaumard Scientific Company today announced that its U.S. installations of the Victoria birthing simulator continue at a rapid pace as more health care educators select what is the industry's most advanced maternal-fetal simulator for their teaching purposes. Victoria installations now span 24 states in all regions and reflect the demand for advanced fully tetherless and wireless technology that Gaumard offers.

2 Jun 2015

New tool kit aims to support family planning efforts

In developing regions where the economy is weak and medical services are limited, global health experts say as many as 200 million women want access to long-term, reversible contraceptives to avoid unintended pregnancies and to help space out the births of their children.

2 Jun 2015

Decipher genomic analysis platform predicts tumor responsiveness to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in MIBC patients

GenomeDx Biosciences today announced that the robust Decipher genomic analysis platform, successfully classified various subtypes of bladder cancer based on the genomic expression of certain biomarkers, including one type associated with resistance to cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Importantly, this unique genomic signature has potential as a tool to predict tumor responsiveness to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancers (MIBC).

2 Jun 2015

Philips to highlight range of Magnetic Resonance solutions at 23rd ISMRM

Royal Philips today announced the range of its Magnetic Resonance (MR) solutions to be showcased at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine's (ISMRM) 23rd Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Toronto, Canada.

2 Jun 2015

Device / Technology News

CDS systems fail to identify relevant appropriateness criteria for ordering of advanced diagnostic imaging

MGH researchers develop bioartificial replacement limbs suitable for transplantation

Portable microendoscope could eliminate need for costly biopsies for esophageal cancer patients

Using graphene as alternative coating for catheters to improve chemotherapy delivery

Children's National Health System selects Agfa HealthCare's DR Technologies to reduce radiation dose in pediatric patients

BioCision, CCT to develop ThawSTAR automated cell thawing system for treatment of diabetic foot ulcers

Tools that help decide use of expensive imaging studies can reduce ordering of unnecessary tests

Researchers develop electron density diagnostic method for medical and biological uses

Ovizio unveils new in-line suspension cell-monitoring microscope at ESACT

Aushon BioSystems announces commercial release of Ultrasensitive Cira Assays

Leica Microsystems to acquire OCT company Bioptigen

Lucideon releases new healthcare video

Zecotek’s switchable 3D/2D optical imaging system granted U.S. Patent

New data underscores the importance of FoundationOne genomic profiling for treatment of biliary tract cancers

BioStructures announces first application of Prohesion surgical wound technology

Veritas Genetics introduces genetic screen for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk

Gaumard Scientific's installations of Victoria birthing simulator continue at rapid pace in the U.S.

New tool kit aims to support family planning efforts

Decipher genomic analysis platform predicts tumor responsiveness to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in MIBC patients

Philips to highlight range of Magnetic Resonance solutions at 23rd ISMRM

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