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FDA announces final rule for UDI system to identify medical devices

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a final rule for the unique device identification system that, once implemented, will provide a consistent way to identify medical devices.

21 Sep 2013

MRE imaging technique accurately detects chronic liver disease in children

A new, non-invasive imaging technique, magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), can now help physicians accurately detect fibrosis (scarring) in children with chronic liver disease - a growing problem due in part to increasing obesity rates.

21 Sep 2013

Understanding tribological damage in biomaterials and medical implants

During their service life, most biomaterials and medical implants are vulnerable to tribological damage. In addition, the environments in which they are placed are often corrosive. The combination of triobology, corrosion and the biological environment has been named ‘bio-tribocorrosion’. Understanding this complex phenomenon is critical to improving the design and service life of medical implants. This important book reviews recent key research in this area.

20 Sep 2013

CME Medical to highlight effectiveness of nutrition pumps at two key healthcare nutrition events

CME Medical will be promoting its nutrition pumps – the BodyGuard 323 Ambulatory Infusion Pump and the BodyGuard 2CH Twin Channel Infusion Pump and a new range of rucksacks to carry them in, at two key healthcare nutrition events coming soon.

20 Sep 2013

Brain exposed to social media browsing can easily become hobbled by information overload

While you are browsing online, you could be squandering memories - or losing important information. Contrary to common wisdom, an idle brain is in fact doing important work - and in the age of constant information overload, it's a good idea to go offline on a regular basis, says a researcher from Stockholm's KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

20 Sep 2013

LCT successfully implants first patient with potential Parkinson's disease treatment

Living Cell Technologies Limited today announced that the first patient has been successfully implanted in the Phase I clinical trial of the regenerative cell therapy NTCELL – a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease.

20 Sep 2013

AMS SPHER HIPAA Compliance Solution now available to Amerinet's members

All Medical Solutions, the Healthcare division of Fusion Systems North America, announced today Amerinet, Inc., a leading national healthcare solutions organization, has signed a new agreement that will make the AMS SPHER™ HIPAA Compliance Solution available to its members.

19 Sep 2013

World’s first preclinical Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) system announced by Bruker

At the 2013 World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC, www.wmicmeeting.org), Bruker today announced the world’s first Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) system, an entirely new technology for preclinical imaging. The addition of MPI as a complementary preclinical imaging technique for disease studies, translational research and drug discovery, has significant potential in helping researchers gain new insights into disease processes at the organ, cellular and molecular level.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 19 Sep 2013

Multimodal animal bed introduced by Bruker

Today, at the 2013 World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC), Bruker introduces a new multimodal animal bed enabling multiple sequential imaging sessions in preclinical research with robust repositioning between scans, while avoiding unwanted motion of the animal during the investigation. This optimizes results for image fusion, combined processing and evaluation of preclinical research applications requiring multiple imaging modalities across multiple systems.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 19 Sep 2013

ParaVision® 6 software from Bruker introduced at 2013 World Molecular Imaging Congress

At the 2013 World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC, www.wmicmeeting.org), Bruker today introduces its ParaVision® 6 software, setting new standards in preclinical MRI software that delivers significantly enhanced productivity for both, routine users and accomplished experts. A redefined workflow introduces optimized, application-oriented experimental protocols, an intuitive, interactive 3D scan planning viewport, and automatic reporting. Thanks to its DICOM-based data exchange module, ParaVision 6 seamlessly integrates with data from multimodal imaging studies employed in many preclinical research labs.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 19 Sep 2013

Novel paper-clip sized device used to tackle resistant high blood pressure

Researchers at the University of Leicester and Glenfield Hospital have successfully used a novel "paper-clip" sized vascular coupling device to tackle resistant high blood pressure.

19 Sep 2013

Wearing back braces prevents need for spinal correction surgery in children with AIS

A multi-center study led by University of Iowa researchers to determine whether wearing back braces would prevent the need for spinal correction surgery in children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) was cut short when early results were overwhelmingly in favor of bracing.

19 Sep 2013

SuccessEHS's EHR software products certified by Drummond Group under ONC-ACB program

SuccessEHS's SuccessEHS 7.0, as well as SuccessEHS's MediaDent 9.0, have been tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Certification Body program.

19 Sep 2013

E-Readers may help people with dyslexia read more easily

As e-readers grow in popularity as convenient alternatives to traditional books, researchers at the Smithsonian have found that convenience may not be their only benefit. The team discovered that when e-readers are set up to display only a few words per line, some people with dyslexia can read more easily, quickly and with greater comprehension. Their findings are published in the Sept. 18 issue of the journal PLOS ONE.

19 Sep 2013

Blood lipid marker may help predict risk for Parkinson's disease

A genetic mutation, known as GBA, that leads to early onset of Parkinson's disease and severe cognitive impairment (in about 4 to 7 percent of all patients with the disease) also alters how specific lipids, ceramides and glucosylceramides are metabolized. Mayo Clinic researchers have found that Parkinson's patients who do not carry the genetic mutation also have higher levels of these lipids in the blood. Further, those who had Parkinson's and high blood levels were also more likely to have cognitive impairment and dementia.

19 Sep 2013

Sophisticated ultrasound techniques used in space now being adapted to treat people in remote regions

Fast, efficient and readily available medical attention is key to survival in a health emergency. When a person is stricken with injury or illness, getting a quick and accurate diagnosis through medical imaging technology can be crucial for ensuring proper treatment. For people who live in major cities and towns where fully-equipped hospitals are only a quick ambulance ride away, that's not usually a problem. But for those without medical facilities within easy reach, it can mean the difference between life and death.

19 Sep 2013

Elsevier's ExitCare certified as EHR module for patient-specific education resources

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced today that Elsevier's ExitCare has been tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Certification Body program.

19 Sep 2013

Inovalon, Walgreens sign agreement to bring innovative solutions to healthcare marketplace

Inovalon, Inc., a leading provider of data-driven healthcare solutions, and Walgreens, the nation's largest drugstore chain, today announced that they have entered into a multi-year agreement to provide Inovalon's data-driven encounter support platform, Electronic Patient Assessment Solution Suite within Healthcare Clinic at select Walgreens to support improvements in managed care quality and performance.

19 Sep 2013

Reinnervate, Roslin Cellab partner to develop 3D stem cell printing products and services

Specialist 3D cell culture company Reinnervate Ltd today announced that it is entering into a collaboration with leading stem cell company Roslin Cellab to develop 3D stem cell printing products and services using Alvetex technology.

19 Sep 2013

Researchers identify two accurate predictors of short-term mortality

Having the right tool to estimate surgical risk in patients at high risk for complications and death during and after surgery is crucially important, according to a study in the October issue of Anesthesiology.

19 Sep 2013

Device / Technology News

FDA announces final rule for UDI system to identify medical devices

MRE imaging technique accurately detects chronic liver disease in children

Understanding tribological damage in biomaterials and medical implants

CME Medical to highlight effectiveness of nutrition pumps at two key healthcare nutrition events

Brain exposed to social media browsing can easily become hobbled by information overload

LCT successfully implants first patient with potential Parkinson's disease treatment

AMS SPHER HIPAA Compliance Solution now available to Amerinet's members

World’s first preclinical Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) system announced by Bruker

Multimodal animal bed introduced by Bruker

ParaVision® 6 software from Bruker introduced at 2013 World Molecular Imaging Congress

Novel paper-clip sized device used to tackle resistant high blood pressure

Wearing back braces prevents need for spinal correction surgery in children with AIS

SuccessEHS's EHR software products certified by Drummond Group under ONC-ACB program

E-Readers may help people with dyslexia read more easily

Blood lipid marker may help predict risk for Parkinson's disease

Sophisticated ultrasound techniques used in space now being adapted to treat people in remote regions

Elsevier's ExitCare certified as EHR module for patient-specific education resources

Inovalon, Walgreens sign agreement to bring innovative solutions to healthcare marketplace

Reinnervate, Roslin Cellab partner to develop 3D stem cell printing products and services

Researchers identify two accurate predictors of short-term mortality

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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