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New radiation-free MRI test effectively diagnoses cancer in children

A new type of whole-body magnetic resonance imaging test could be an alternative to standard positron emission tomography/computed tomography imaging for assessing cancer in children and young adults, but without exposure to radiation that has been shown to increase the risk of secondary cancers in later life.

20 Feb 2014

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis could soon be diagnosed without the need for surgical lung biopsy

People who have suspected idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis without typical patterns on high resolution computed tomography scans could in future be spared the substantial risks of lung biopsy and be given a confident diagnosis of IPF based on clinical and radiological findings alone, according to new research published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.

20 Feb 2014

Toshiba announces strategic relationship with Aprima to offer KIRAbook Ultrabook computer

Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced a strategic relationship with Aprima Medical Software, Inc., a leading provider of Electronic Health Record (EHR), Practice Management (PM) and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions.

20 Feb 2014

Head movement during fMRI may bias sampling toward subjects with lower cognitive ability

Kessler Foundation researchers have shown that discarding data from subjects with multiple sclerosis (MS) who exhibit head movement during functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) may bias sampling away from subjects with lower cognitive ability.

20 Feb 2014

IEEE-SA and MEMS Industry Group sign MOU on eHealth and Internet of Things

IEEE, the world's largest professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, announced that the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) and MEMS Industry Group (MIG), the trade association advancing micro-electromechanical systems across global markets, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help accelerate and broaden the adoption of globally relevant standards-based technologies for eHealth and the Internet of Things (IoT).

20 Feb 2014

New method enables scientists to print tissue constructs with blood vessels

A new bioprinting method developed at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) creates intricately patterned 3D tissue constructs with multiple types of cells and tiny blood vessels.

20 Feb 2014

IBM content analysis software helps identify patients at risk for developing heart failure

IBM today announced that Virginia health system Carilion Clinic has identified 8,500 patients at risk for developing heart failure in a pilot project that could lead to early intervention and better care for these patients.

20 Feb 2014

NYU Langone and SonaCare Medical join forces to advance therapeutic ultrasound technology

NYU Langone Medical Center and SonaCare Medical, LLC (SonaCare Medical), a global leader in minimally invasive focused therapeutic ultrasound technologies, announced a collaboration to develop tools and clinical procedures based on the use of advanced focused therapeutic ultrasound technology.

20 Feb 2014

OTC asthma inhaler endangers patients by encouraging substandard treatment

An over-the-counter (OTC) asthma inhaler up for approval by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) endangers patients by encouraging substandard treatment, according to Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA), a leading nonprofit patient education and advocacy organization.

20 Feb 2014

Cook Medical launches new treatment option for otolaryngologists

Cook Medical has launched a new treatment option for otolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat specialists) who repair the dura mater following cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks at the base of the skull. Cook's Biodesign Duraplasty Graft is the latest Biodesign product from Cook Medical's Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery clinical division.

From COOK MEDICAL INC. 20 Feb 2014

HealthFusion earns 2013 White Coat of Quality award for MediTouch EHR e-prescribing system

HealthFusion, Inc. is proud to announce that the MediTouch® EHR e-prescribing (eRx) system has been awarded with the Surescripts White Coat of Quality for 2013, for the third year in a row. The White Coat of Quality is Surescripts' highest recognition for software providers that uphold their strict standards for clinical quality and best practices in e-prescribing. Only four of the top 25 EHRs are multi-year winners.

19 Feb 2014

Researchers develop method for diagnosis and prognosis of cutaneous melanoma

UPV/EHU researchers have developed a method for the diagnosis and prognosis of cutaneous melanoma, the type of skin cancer with the highest mortality rate.This method will help not only in the more effective early detection of this cancer, but also in the development of more personalised treatments.

19 Feb 2014

AlloMap test can be used to assess risk of dysfunction or rejection of a transplanted heart

A new UCLA-led study shows that a blood test commonly used to determine whether heart transplant recipients are rejecting their new organ can also predict potential rejection-related problems in the future.

19 Feb 2014

Neuropsychological assessment efficiently tracks disease progression in memory clinic patients

Investigators at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, have shown that progression of disease in memory clinic patients can be tracked efficiently with 45 minutes of neuropsychological testing. MRI measures of brain atrophy were shown to be less reliable to pick up changes in the same patients.

19 Feb 2014

Researchers develop catheter-based device that provides 3-D imaging from inside heart, blood vessels

Researchers have developed the technology for a catheter-based device that would provide forward-looking, real-time, three-dimensional imaging from inside the heart, coronary arteries and peripheral blood vessels. With its volumetric imaging, the new device could better guide surgeons working in the heart, and potentially allow more of patients' clogged arteries to be cleared without major surgery.

19 Feb 2014

New "One Love My Plan" smartphone application helps college-age women in abusive relationships

Women between the ages of 18 and 24 are at the highest risk for dating violence, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, these women are less likely than older adults to seek formal safety resources and instead look to peers or technology for help and advice.

19 Feb 2014

Scientists develop mathematical method for classifying forms of glioblastoma

Scientists at The Wistar Institute have developed a mathematical method for classifying forms of glioblastoma, an aggressive and deadly type of brain cancer, through variations in the way these tumor cells "read" genes. Their system was capable of predicting the subclasses of glioblastoma tumors with 92 percent accuracy. With further testing, this system could enable physicians to accurately predict which forms of therapy would benefit their patients the most.

18 Feb 2014

Pathway Genomics announces launch of Hereditary Colorectal Cancer DNA Insight genetic test

Pathway Genomics Corporation, a San Diego-based CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory that offers genetic testing services worldwide, today announced the launch of Hereditary Colorectal Cancer DNA Insight, the company's premier hereditary cancer genetic test. Based on a simple saliva sample, the test uses next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology to identify gene alterations or mutations that increase a patient's risk of developing certain types of cancer.

18 Feb 2014

DUKAL, Vancive Medical Technologies ink distribution agreement for BeneHold Absorbent Wound Dressings

Vancive Medical Technologies and DUKAL Corporation today announced an agreement for the distribution of the Vancive BeneHold Absorbent Wound Dressing range in the United States and Canada. The BeneHold range includes the Thin Absorbent Wound Dressing, the Standard Hydrocolloid Dressing and the Bordered Hydrocolloid Dressing with Odor Control.

18 Feb 2014

BioFire Diagnostics submits FilmArray GI Panel to FDA for 510(k) clearance

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC today announced that it has submitted the FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for 510(k) clearance. The comprehensive FilmArray GI Panel tests for over 20 common bacteria, viruses and parasites that cause infectious diarrhea.

18 Feb 2014

Device / Technology News

New radiation-free MRI test effectively diagnoses cancer in children

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis could soon be diagnosed without the need for surgical lung biopsy

Toshiba announces strategic relationship with Aprima to offer KIRAbook Ultrabook computer

Head movement during fMRI may bias sampling toward subjects with lower cognitive ability

IEEE-SA and MEMS Industry Group sign MOU on eHealth and Internet of Things

New method enables scientists to print tissue constructs with blood vessels

IBM content analysis software helps identify patients at risk for developing heart failure

NYU Langone and SonaCare Medical join forces to advance therapeutic ultrasound technology

OTC asthma inhaler endangers patients by encouraging substandard treatment

Cook Medical launches new treatment option for otolaryngologists

HealthFusion earns 2013 White Coat of Quality award for MediTouch EHR e-prescribing system

Researchers develop method for diagnosis and prognosis of cutaneous melanoma

AlloMap test can be used to assess risk of dysfunction or rejection of a transplanted heart

Neuropsychological assessment efficiently tracks disease progression in memory clinic patients

Researchers develop catheter-based device that provides 3-D imaging from inside heart, blood vessels

New "One Love My Plan" smartphone application helps college-age women in abusive relationships

Scientists develop mathematical method for classifying forms of glioblastoma

Pathway Genomics announces launch of Hereditary Colorectal Cancer DNA Insight genetic test

DUKAL, Vancive Medical Technologies ink distribution agreement for BeneHold Absorbent Wound Dressings

BioFire Diagnostics submits FilmArray GI Panel to FDA for 510(k) clearance

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