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PulseOn collaborates with CSEM to develop wrist-based heart rate monitor

Imagine tracking your heart rate continuously without the need for a classical chest belt. PulseOn, a start-up spun out from Nokia in 2012, has collaborated with CSEM to develop a small and stylish wrist device that allows users to monitor their heart rate accurately and reliably during training and beyond.

3 Jun 2014

CHLA researchers develop novel NextGen sequencing approach for retinoblastoma

Researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles have developed a unique next-generation sequencing test for the gene linked to retinoblastoma. The new approach is both more comprehensive and can be conducted in less time than existing tests - enabling early detection of the cancer's genetic cause, which is critical for optimal treatment outcomes.

3 Jun 2014

CluePoints' web-based CSM solution to help sponsors evaluate quality, integrity of clinical trial data

CluePoints, a leading provider of Centralized Statistical Monitoring (CSM) solutions for clinical trials, has announced a web-based version of its intelligent risk-based monitoring platform that enables sponsors to determine the quality and integrity of their clinical trial data.

3 Jun 2014

Compliance with CPAP therapy may help prevent cardiovascular complications

A new study suggests that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy rapidly improves blood pressure and arterial tone in adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

3 Jun 2014

EHR solutions provider, ChartLogic, partners with Kareo

ChartLogic, a leader in electronic health record solutions for specialty and primary care physician practices, today announced a partnership with billing solutions powerhouse, Kareo, that will allow the company to offer its clients best-of-breed revenue cycle management.

2 Jun 2014

ProMark test for prostate cancer meets primary endpoint

Today, for the first time, Metamark presents results from the clinical validation study that showed ProMark, the first and only proteomic-based imaging biopsy test, achieved its primary endpoint by accurately differentiating between aggressive and non-aggressive forms of prostate cancer at early stages of disease.

2 Jun 2014

FDA grants OsteoSymbionics 510(k) clearance for sterile processing of ClearShield cranial implant product

OsteoSymbionics, innovative designer and manufacturer of patient-specific craniofacial implants, is pleased to announce FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 510(k) clearance for sterile processing of its signature ClearShield™ cranial implant product, utilizing a novel room temperature peracetic acid/hydrogen peroxide (PAA) vacuum vapor sterilization process.

2 Jun 2014

Physicians Interactive eCoupon now available within Greenway Health's PrimeSUITE EHR system

Physicians Interactive, the leading provider of online and mobile clinical resources and solutions for healthcare professionals (HCPs), today announced that its eCoupon automated voucher and coupon distribution solution is now available within the latest version of Greenway Health's PrimeSUITE electronic health record (EHR) system.

2 Jun 2014

MESA, Curagita join forces to bring Diagnostic Imaging services to Germany

Medical Equipment Solutions and Applications, Europe's leader in multi-vendor service for Diagnostic Imaging systems, equipment and parts, and Heidelberg-based radiology management company Curagita are joining forces to bring new and broader solutions for a full range of Diagnostic Imaging services to the German healthcare market.

2 Jun 2014

Myriad myRisk test solves overlap dilemma between hereditary cancer syndromes

Myriad Genetics, Inc. today presented several clinical studies on the Myriad myRisk- Hereditary Cancer test at the 2014 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

2 Jun 2014

Pivotal clinical validation study of Myriad myPath Melanoma test presented at ASCO 2014

Myriad Genetics, Inc. today presented results from a pivotal clinical validation study of the Myriad myPath- Melanoma test at the 2014 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

2 Jun 2014

Novel incubator microscope ideally suited for time-lapse examination

Biologists and doctors rely heavily on incubators and microscopes. Now the Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering IBMT has come up with a novel solution that combines the functions of both these tools in a compact and extremely small-scale system.

31 May 2014

Ultrasound beam 'tweezers' can grip and manipulate tiny clusters of cells

Pioneering 'tweezers' that use ultrasound beams to grip and manipulate tiny clusters of cells under electronic, push-button control could lead to life-changing medical advances, such as better cartilage implants that reduce the need for knee replacement operations.

31 May 2014

Castle Biosciences reports study results from DecisionDx-EC multi-analyte test for esophageal cancer

Castle Biosciences Inc. today announced study results from its proprietary multi-analyte test DecisionDx-EC, which is designed to determine which patients with esophageal cancer are likely to respond or not respond to standard pre-surgical chemoradiation therapy.

31 May 2014

New software tool helps identify genetic mutations linked to increased risk for cancer

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and other institutions have applied a newly developed software tool to identify genetic mutations that contribute to a person's increased risk for developing common, complex diseases, such as cancer.

31 May 2014

Talyst to showcase acute care pharmacy automation solutions, software products at ASHP Summer Meeting

Talyst, a market leader in pharmacy automation and 340B solutions, will be exhibiting at the 2014 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Summer Meeting in Las Vegas, NV.

31 May 2014

GrowBLOX Sciences’ patent-pending technology for medical-grade cannabis comes off production line

GrowBLOX Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: GBLX) announced today that the first of its patent pending proprietary agricultural indoor growing system for medical-grade cannabis has come off the production line.

31 May 2014

Agena Bioscience expands ultrasensitive somatic mutation detection technology

Agena Bioscience, Inc., which recently acquired the Bioscience business of Sequenom, Inc., today announced expansion of the UltraSEEK™ technology, the first ultrasensitive somatic mutation detection technology for high-throughput and definitive interrogation of rare mutations that occur at less than 1% abundance in matched tissue, circulating plasma, and tumor samples.

31 May 2014

vielife receives quality assurance certification from NCQA

vielife has received certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in the categories of health appraisals and self-management tools. This is the fourth consecutive time vielife has been awarded the certification.

31 May 2014

Agena Bioscience acquires Sequenom’s Bioscience business

Agena Bioscience, Inc., a portfolio company of Telegraph Hill Partners (THP), today acquired the Bioscience business of Sequenom, Inc., which sells the MassARRAY® System for mass spectrometry-based detection of nucleic acids in research and clinical laboratories.

31 May 2014

Device / Technology News

PulseOn collaborates with CSEM to develop wrist-based heart rate monitor

CHLA researchers develop novel NextGen sequencing approach for retinoblastoma

CluePoints' web-based CSM solution to help sponsors evaluate quality, integrity of clinical trial data

Compliance with CPAP therapy may help prevent cardiovascular complications

EHR solutions provider, ChartLogic, partners with Kareo

ProMark test for prostate cancer meets primary endpoint

FDA grants OsteoSymbionics 510(k) clearance for sterile processing of ClearShield cranial implant product

Physicians Interactive eCoupon now available within Greenway Health's PrimeSUITE EHR system

MESA, Curagita join forces to bring Diagnostic Imaging services to Germany

Myriad myRisk test solves overlap dilemma between hereditary cancer syndromes

Pivotal clinical validation study of Myriad myPath Melanoma test presented at ASCO 2014

Novel incubator microscope ideally suited for time-lapse examination

Ultrasound beam 'tweezers' can grip and manipulate tiny clusters of cells

Castle Biosciences reports study results from DecisionDx-EC multi-analyte test for esophageal cancer

New software tool helps identify genetic mutations linked to increased risk for cancer

Talyst to showcase acute care pharmacy automation solutions, software products at ASHP Summer Meeting

GrowBLOX Sciences’ patent-pending technology for medical-grade cannabis comes off production line

Agena Bioscience expands ultrasensitive somatic mutation detection technology

vielife receives quality assurance certification from NCQA

Agena Bioscience acquires Sequenom’s Bioscience business

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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