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New 4th generation HIV assays now available to improve screening for HIV infection

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings announced today the availability of a 4th generation HIV antigen/antibody combination assay and a new diagnostic algorithm that improves screening for HIV infection.

6 Nov 2013

New samaritan PAD Trainer simplifies CPR and AED training

HeartSine Technologies is pleased to announce the arrival of its enhanced samaritan Public Access Defibrillator Trainer, which offers new features that simplify CPR and AED training.

6 Nov 2013

Researchers use voxel-based morphometry method to study brain structure in PTSD

Wars, earthquakes, major traffic accidents, and terrorist attacks may bring about profound spiritual pains, and even cause extreme fear and helplessness for people that have experienced or witnessed these unusual threats or disasters.

6 Nov 2013

Sleep Science's new OSA treatment to be presented in WHO Compendium of Innovative Technologies

Sleep Science Partners' mandibular repositioning treatment for obstructive sleep apnea has been accepted for inclusion in the 2013 World Health Organization Compendium of Innovative Technologies to be published this November.

6 Nov 2013

New app now in handy pocket format to help ex-drug and alcohol abusers

Ex-drug and alcohol abusers who have completed their treatment need a simple support system and daily motivation. Now they are getting both - in a handy pocket format.

6 Nov 2013

Agfa HealthCare to launch next-generation MUSICA image processing software at 2013 RSNA meeting

Agfa HealthCare announces today that it is launching the next generation of its gold-standard MUSICA (Multi-Scale Image Contrast Amplification) image processing software with new technology improvements that enhance both image quality and workflow for radiographers and radiologists at the upcoming 2013 RSNA meeting, in Chicago, USA.

6 Nov 2013

AGA publishes HCV Clinical Decision Tool for management of HCV-positive patients

The American Gastroenterological Association Clinical Decision Tool for the Screening and Evaluation of Hepatitis C will help gastroenterologists in the early management of HCV-positive patients, according to a new paper in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. Chronic HCV has a significant impact on the adult population and is a disease for which much progress has been made in its treatment.

6 Nov 2013

Anesthesia Touch V4 now compliant with ONC-ACB 2014 Edition criteria

Plexus Information Systems, a leading anesthesia information management system provider, announced today that Anesthesia Touch V4 is compliant with the ONC-ACB 2014 Edition criteria and was certified as a Complete EHR on October 10, 2013 under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Certification Body program.

6 Nov 2013

American Dryer unveils new product with Cold Plasma Clean technology

American Dryer recently unveiled a new product that incorporates cold plasma, a natural occurring phenomenon, into its market-leading hand dryers.

6 Nov 2013

Researchers use machine learning approach to accurately diagnose breast cancer

Software that can recognize patterns in data is commonly used by scientists and economics. Now, researchers in the US have applied similar algorithms to help them more accurately diagnose breast cancer.

6 Nov 2013

One Lambda gets CE mark approval in Europe for C1qScreen assay

One Lambda Inc., part of Thermo Fisher Scientific and a leading producer of in vitro diagnostic products for the human leukocyte antigen transplant community, has received CE mark approval in Europe for its C1qScreen assay.

6 Nov 2013

Ventana partners with Incyte to develop companion diagnostic tests for oncology drug programs

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., a member of the Roche Group, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Incyte Corporation to collaborate on the development of companion diagnostic tests for Incyte's oncology drug programs, beginning with the Incyte IDO1 inhibitor program.

5 Nov 2013

RGTS launches multi-vendor Healthcare Mobile Technology Roadshow

Rockefeller Group Technology Solutions, Inc., a division of Rockefeller Group International, Inc., today announced the launch of a multi-vendor Healthcare Mobile Technology Roadshow throughout the tri-state region.

5 Nov 2013

Scientists develop 3D filming technique that reveals spread of malaria

Scientists have developed a 3D filming technique that could help inform research to stem the spread of malaria.

5 Nov 2013

Bruker to hold NMR webinar in late November

One of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies is presenting an educational webinar on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) later this month.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 5 Nov 2013

Aerotel to present two new models of hand-held ECG monitors at Medica 2013

Aerotel will present two new models for professional and personal use of the world's most advanced mini sized handheld ECG event recorder-transmitters enabling the transmission of ECG data from any place at any time.

5 Nov 2013

Demand for advanced multiparameter monitoring devices increasing with rising disease incidence

Rising incidences of chronic illnesses, heart disorders and hypertension are widening the patient population pool in Europe, creating demand for technologically advanced multiparameter monitoring devices. Lack of reimbursement, however, remains a crucial issue restraining adoption of most high-end imaging modalities.

5 Nov 2013

Linkam Scientific Instruments report the use of CMS196 for the imaging of mammalian cells at the London Research Institute, Cancer Research UK

Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their innovative CMS196 cryo stage for the study of mammalian cells at the London Research Institute, Cancer Research UK.

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 5 Nov 2013

Researchers find way to omit unnecessary lab tests, improve care and reduce costs for patients

When patients undergo diagnostic lab tests as part of the inpatient admission process, they may wonder why or how physicians choose particular tests. Increasingly, medical professionals are using electronic medical systems that provide lists of lab tests from which medical professionals can choose.

5 Nov 2013

Computer-aided image analysis provides "second opinion" to identify breast tumor

Researchers at the University of Chicago are developing computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) and quantitative image analysis (QIA) methods for mammograms, ultrasounds and magnetic resonance images (MRIs) to identify specific tumor characteristics, including size, shape and sharpness, said lead researcher Maryellen Giger, A.N. Pritzker Professor of Radiology/Medical Physics and director of the Imaging Research Institute at the University of Chicago.

5 Nov 2013

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New 4th generation HIV assays now available to improve screening for HIV infection

New samaritan PAD Trainer simplifies CPR and AED training

Researchers use voxel-based morphometry method to study brain structure in PTSD

Sleep Science's new OSA treatment to be presented in WHO Compendium of Innovative Technologies

New app now in handy pocket format to help ex-drug and alcohol abusers

Agfa HealthCare to launch next-generation MUSICA image processing software at 2013 RSNA meeting

AGA publishes HCV Clinical Decision Tool for management of HCV-positive patients

Anesthesia Touch V4 now compliant with ONC-ACB 2014 Edition criteria

American Dryer unveils new product with Cold Plasma Clean technology

Researchers use machine learning approach to accurately diagnose breast cancer

One Lambda gets CE mark approval in Europe for C1qScreen assay

Ventana partners with Incyte to develop companion diagnostic tests for oncology drug programs

RGTS launches multi-vendor Healthcare Mobile Technology Roadshow

Scientists develop 3D filming technique that reveals spread of malaria

Bruker to hold NMR webinar in late November

Aerotel to present two new models of hand-held ECG monitors at Medica 2013

Demand for advanced multiparameter monitoring devices increasing with rising disease incidence

Linkam Scientific Instruments report the use of CMS196 for the imaging of mammalian cells at the London Research Institute, Cancer Research UK

Researchers find way to omit unnecessary lab tests, improve care and reduce costs for patients

Computer-aided image analysis provides "second opinion" to identify breast tumor

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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