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PCDx test performs better than FoundationOne test in clinical study

Data from a small cohort published OncoTargets and Therapy today shows that the Paradigm Cancer Diagnostic Test (PCDx) performed better than Foundation Medicine's FoundationOne test across a number of key clinical variables, including turnaround time (TAT) and clinically actionable biomarker targets.

28 Apr 2015

TUW, Medical University of Vienna jointly develop artificial blood vessels from elastomer material

Blocked blood vessels can quickly become dangerous. It is often necessary to replace a blood vessel - either by another vessel taken from the body or even by artificial vascular prostheses. Together, Vienna University of Technology and Vienna Medical University have developed artificial blood vessels made from a special elastomer material, which has excellent mechanical properties.

28 Apr 2015

Mount Sinai, par8o create referral platform for Health System's care providers

The Mount Sinai Health System and software company par8o are creating a seamless referral process for the Health System's care providers.

28 Apr 2015

Simple device to treat sleep apnea may reduce diabetes risk

Using a simple device for eight hours a night to treat sleep apnea can help people with prediabetes improve their blood sugar levels and may reduce the risk of progressing to diabetes, according to a new study published online in the April 21, 2015, issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

28 Apr 2015

UW develops new app to wirelessly test sleep apnea events using smartphone

Determining whether your snoring is merely annoying, or crosses the threshold into a life-threatening problem, isn't convenient or cheap.

28 Apr 2015

New T1D Prevention Initiative launched to identify pathways to prevent type 1 diabetes

As the incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) rises worldwide, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust today announced the launch of an ambitious new T1D Prevention Initiative to investigate the early stages of development of the disease and identify new pathways to prevent it.

28 Apr 2015

OpenMRS community drives the world's largest open source project to tackle Ebola virus

An accurate, up to the minute, accessible medical record system is fundamental to effective treatment and tracking of the Ebola virus.

28 Apr 2015

Hebrew University and Harvard researchers develop method to map circuitry of the brain

In new research published today by Nature Methods, scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Harvard University have announced a "Neuronal Positioning System" (NPS) that maps the circuitry of the brain, similar to how a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver triangulates one's location on the planet.

28 Apr 2015

Vermillion reports expanded medical policy coverage of OVA1 test

Vermillion, Inc., a bio-analytical solutions company focused on gynecologic disease, today announced expanded medical policy coverage of its OVA1 test, following Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's recent decision to include OVA1 in its medical policy guidelines.

28 Apr 2015

Multichannel Pipette accelerates sample screening and genotyping assays INTEGRA

INTEGRA has published a new customer video from the Institute of Clinical Chemistry research group at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), in which researcher Christina Thomas reviews how the VOYAGER multichannel pipette has accelerated their sample screening and genotyping assays.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 28 Apr 2015

Boston Scientific, Brainlab form strategic collaboration

Boston Scientific Corporation announces a collaboration with Brainlab AG, a leading software-driven medical technology company that helps improve patient treatment planning and surgical navigation.

28 Apr 2015

MicroCare Medical Highlights its most Advanced Products at Med-Tech Innovations

One of the newest product updates to be exhibited is MicroCare Duraglide® dry lubricant. Offering unparalleled lubricity, the fast-drying Duraglide® fluids leave a smooth, even, slippery coating on any surface...

27 Apr 2015

Check-Cap announces Notice of Allowance from USPTO for endoscopy capsule technology

Check-Cap Ltd., a clinical stage medical diagnostics company engaged in the development of a preparation-free ingestible imaging capsule that utilizes low-dose X-rays for the screening for colorectal cancer, today announced receipt of a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for patent application U.S. 13/825,018 entitled, "Estimation of Distances and Size of Lesions in the Colon with an Imaging Capsule."

27 Apr 2015

Neuronetics completes Series F Financing Round

Neuronetics, Inc., the established market leader in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) technology, announced today the completion of its Series F Financing Round, which included investment from GE Ventures, as well as its original investor base totaling $34.3 million.

27 Apr 2015

New report on digital and computed radiography market in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia

With recent developments in Asia-Pacific healthcare delivery as well as the growing emphasis on reduced radiation, seamless workflow and safety measures, innovations in the digital and computed radiography market in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia (TIM) are inevitable.

27 Apr 2015

Study explores how NYC doctor can perform tele-robotic ultrasound over the Internet on patients in Chicago

A new clinical trial is testing the feasibility and efficiency of a doctor in New York City remotely performing long-distance, tele-robotic ultrasound exams over the Internet on patients in Chicago.

27 Apr 2015

OHTAC recommends MRgHIFU as possible cost-effective strategy for uterine fibroid treatment

The Ontario Health Technology Advisory Committee has recommended Magnetic Resonance-Guided High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (MRgHIFU or MRgFUS) as a possible "cost-effective strategy" and a "safe and effective, noninvasive, uterine-preserving" option for women seeking treatment for uterine fibroids.

27 Apr 2015

Brainlab launches automated stereotactic radiosurgery planning tools at ESTRO 2015

The "Elements" strategy - indication-specific focused software applications aimed at enhancing the workflow for difficult to treat indications in the brain and spine introduced in 2013 - comes full circle with the introduction of automated stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) planning tools. These new Elements enable on-the-fly generation of consistent treatment plans for VMAT delivery.

27 Apr 2015

Ikonopedia's breast imaging reporting tools, MQSA management system selected for use by BelleBridge

Ikonopedia announced today that its breast imaging reporting tools and MQSA management system have been selected for use by BelleBridge, which provides telemedicine services for interpretations of breast screening and diagnostic examinations.

27 Apr 2015

KARL STORZ installs the OR1 NEO® at Spire Harpenden Hospital

When Spire Harpenden needed to increase its facilities in response to the ever-growing number of patients choosing the hospital for surgery, it approached KARL STORZ for its market-leading OR1 NEO® integrated operating theatre, specifically designed for minimally invasive surgery.

26 Apr 2015

Device / Technology News

PCDx test performs better than FoundationOne test in clinical study

TUW, Medical University of Vienna jointly develop artificial blood vessels from elastomer material

Mount Sinai, par8o create referral platform for Health System's care providers

Simple device to treat sleep apnea may reduce diabetes risk

UW develops new app to wirelessly test sleep apnea events using smartphone

New T1D Prevention Initiative launched to identify pathways to prevent type 1 diabetes

OpenMRS community drives the world's largest open source project to tackle Ebola virus

Hebrew University and Harvard researchers develop method to map circuitry of the brain

Vermillion reports expanded medical policy coverage of OVA1 test

Multichannel Pipette accelerates sample screening and genotyping assays INTEGRA

Boston Scientific, Brainlab form strategic collaboration

MicroCare Medical Highlights its most Advanced Products at Med-Tech Innovations

Check-Cap announces Notice of Allowance from USPTO for endoscopy capsule technology

Neuronetics completes Series F Financing Round

New report on digital and computed radiography market in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia

Study explores how NYC doctor can perform tele-robotic ultrasound over the Internet on patients in Chicago

OHTAC recommends MRgHIFU as possible cost-effective strategy for uterine fibroid treatment

Brainlab launches automated stereotactic radiosurgery planning tools at ESTRO 2015

Ikonopedia's breast imaging reporting tools, MQSA management system selected for use by BelleBridge

KARL STORZ installs the OR1 NEO® at Spire Harpenden Hospital

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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