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Press Ganey, AMGA introduce healthcare industry's first survey for ACOs

The American Medical Group Association (AMGA) and Press Ganey Associates, Inc. today launched the healthcare industry's first survey designed to help accountable care organizations (ACOs) and high-performing health systems identify opportunities for improving both efficiency and quality. The tool, called the AMGA-Press Ganey Coordinated Care Solution, assesses a patient's entire episode of care and enables better management of population health to create positive patient outcomes and maximize shared savings.

15 Jun 2012

Electronic health records inspire Mostashari, researchers, Olympians

CQ HealthBeat interviews the head of the government's IT effort while other news coverage focuses on a new report detailing the promise of electronic health monitoring.

15 Jun 2012

ISCO develops new TTF-based stem cell technology

International Stem Cell Corporation announced that scientists in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lifeline Cell Technology (LCT), have developed a technology to modify human stem cells by using engineered proteins, called "transducible transcription factors" or "TTFs."

15 Jun 2012

DFINE completes initial phase of STAR Tumor Ablation System trial

DFINE, Inc., the developer of minimally invasive radiofrequency (RF) targeted therapies for the treatment of vertebral pathologies, today announced an upcoming poster presentation at the World Congress of Interventional Oncology (WCIO), June 14-18 in Chicago.

15 Jun 2012

MU in-home sensors monitor changes in aging adults’ health

Many adults wish to maintain their independence as they age, but health problems often require them to live in assisted-care facilities where they can be observed by medical professionals. Now, technologies developed by University of Missouri researchers could help aging adults stay in their own homes longer while still being monitored by health care providers.

15 Jun 2012

Positive results from Salutaris’ episcleral brachytherapy trial on Wet AMD

Positive results from a trial of episcleral brachytherapy to treat Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet AMD) were presented today at the ARVO Drug and Gene Delivery to the Back of the Eye Conference.

15 Jun 2012

Bruker inaugurates new applications and customer support Center of Excellence in Moscow

Bruker marks another milestone in its more than 40 year history in Russia, with today's grand opening of its new applications and customer support Center of Excellence in Moscow.

15 Jun 2012

Practical clinical tool reliable and valid in measuring severity of dementia symptoms

A new study shows that a practical clinical tool developed by researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University School of Medicine to measure severity of dementia symptoms is reliable and valid. The Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor is simple, user-friendly and sensitive to change in symptoms.

15 Jun 2012

Cedrus, Tobii to introduce StimTracker

Tobii Technology, the global leader in eye-tracking and interactive gaze technology, announced today that it has partnered with Cedrus, the leading provider of stimuli and response hardware for psychological studies, to introduce the StimTracker for Tobii TX300 Eye Tracker.

15 Jun 2012

LabCorp launches new age-based test protocol for cervical cancer and STD screening

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings announced today the launch of an innovative age-based test protocol that aids physicians when ordering cervical cancer and sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening tests.

15 Jun 2012

CTC as accurate as conventional colonoscopy in detecting cancerous polyps

Computed tomographic colonography (CTC), also known as virtual colonoscopy, administered without laxatives is as accurate as conventional colonoscopy in detecting clinically significant, potentially cancerous polyps, according to a study performed jointly at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, the University of California, San Francisco and Massachusetts General Hospital.

15 Jun 2012

Roke, University of Southampton pioneer use of Xbox computer technology for stroke

The University of Southampton, in collaboration with Roke Manor Research Ltd (Roke), a Chemring company, has pioneered the use of Xbox computer technology to develop the world's first process that measures hand joint movement to help stroke patients recover manual agility at home.

15 Jun 2012

Impel NeuroPharma announces important POD technology milestones

Impel NeuroPharma, a medical device company developing a novel drug delivery device that enables drugs to bypass the blood-brain barrier (BBB) using direct nose-to-brain delivery, today announced a set of important milestones in its drive to commercialize its POD technology.

15 Jun 2012

Vorys launches new blog that focuses on health information technology

Vorys' fifth and newest blog was launched to provide interesting and pertinent analysis of a variety of issues involving health information technology (HIT). The blog, available at www.healtHITechlaw.com, will provide readers with frequent updates on developments in HIT, including HIPAA/HITECH compliance and the interplay of state privacy laws, electronic health record implementation and use challenges, review of new HIT tools and status of health information exchanges.

15 Jun 2012

FDA clears KCI’s V.A.C.Therapy System

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its proprietary Vacuum Assisted Closure, or V.A.C. Therapy System, for the management of closed surgical incisions.

15 Jun 2012

Gore launches CQI study for DUALMESH Biomaterial to treat ventral hernia

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) continues its commitment to improving patient outcomes in hernia patients, with the launch of a clinical quality improvement (CQI) study for GORE DUALMESH Biomaterial in laparoscopic repair for ventral hernia patients.

15 Jun 2012

Sanovas receives U.S. patent allowance for microsurgical lung cancer technology

Sanovas, Inc., a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing next-generation micro-invasive diagnostics, devices and drug delivery technologies, today announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its first patent relating to systems and methods for the removal of unwanted biological material, such as tissue growths and tumors, in hard-to-reach bodily cavities.

15 Jun 2012

High-efficiency oxygen inhaler from Dehaier

Dehaier Medical Systems Ltd., an emerging leader in the development, assembly, marketing and sale of medical devices and homecare medical products in China, today announced that the Company has co-developed its "High-Efficiency Oxygen Inhaler" with Dr. Ding Jianzhang of Beijing Haidian Hospital, which is expected to begin selling in the third quarter of 2012 in mainland China.

15 Jun 2012

FDA clears KFx Medical’s new tissue fixation anchor

KFx Medical Corporation announced it has received 510K clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its 5mm AppianFx Tissue Fixation Anchor.

15 Jun 2012

Dietitians now have access to simple genetic test kit from Nutrigenomix

The one-size-fits-all approach to nutritional counselling includes basic advice to eat more whole grains and cut back on sodium. While this guidance is certainly appropriate, it doesn't take into account that these universal nutrition recommendations are not equally useful for every person.

15 Jun 2012