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Researchers develop 'phantoms' to make medical imaging safer for obese patients

Most medical imaging equipment is not designed with overweight and obese patients in mind. As a result, these individuals can be exposed to higher levels of radiation during routine X-ray and CT scans.

6 Apr 2012

Electronic pathology report more accurately identifies nonmelanoma skin cancer

Henry Ford Hospital dermatology researchers are urging caution about using claims data for identifying nonmelanoma skin cancer, suggesting that the commonly used method, which previously had not been validated, may be unreliable.

6 Apr 2012

Cognitive and psychiatric impairments common among long-term ALI survivors

Cognitive and psychiatric impairments are common among long-term survivors of acute lung injury (ALI), and these impairments can be assessed using a telephone-based test battery, according to a new study.

6 Apr 2012

Researchers develop new technique to grow stem cells

Post-doctoral researcher David Fluri and Professor Peter Zandstra at the University of Toronto's Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) have developed a unique new technique for growing stem cells that may make possible cost-effective, large-scale stem cell manufacturing and research.

6 Apr 2012

Zalicus' cHTS platform identifies synergistic drug combinations for treatment of cancer

Adenosine A2A and beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonists are highly synergistic and selective novel agents that enhance glucocorticoid activity in B-cell malignancies such as multiple myeloma and, importantly, can synergize in combination with current multiple myeloma treatment regimens such as melphalan, lenalidomide, bortezomib and doxorubicin.

6 Apr 2012

FDA clears CooperVision's Avaira Toric contact lenses for astigmatism

CooperVision, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted a Special 510(k) clearance for CooperVision's Avaira Toric two-week silicone hydrogel contact lenses for astigmatism.

6 Apr 2012

Evergreen Healthcare employs transanal endoscopic microsurgery for colorectal tumor removal

Evergreen Healthcare today announced that it has successfully integrated a colorectal procedure called transanal endoscopic microsurgery to its growing suite of minimally invasive surgical options, reducing the need for major surgery and providing patients with faster recovery times.

6 Apr 2012

Amedica to distribute BioDfence DryFlex and Dynamic Bone allograft products

Amedica Corporation, a spinal and reconstructive implant and instrument manufacturer announced today that it will begin distribution of Dynamic Bone, a unique expandable allograft bone provided by Dynamic Surgical Solutions and BioDfence DryFlex, an easy to handle, flexible amniotic membrane manufactured by BioDlogics.

6 Apr 2012

Allscripts Wand now available for EHR users

Allscripts announced the much-anticipated release of Allscripts Wand, which provides users of Allscripts Electronic Health Records a unique, native iPad application that extends the most commonly used functions of Allscripts Professional and Enterprise solutions.

6 Apr 2012

CHL's inflammation biomarkers to be showcased at TEDMED 2012 conference

Cleveland HeartLab Inc. (CHL), a rapidly growing specialty clinical laboratory and cardiovascular disease management company, today announced that its panel of inflammation biomarkers will be featured at next week's TEDMED 2012 conference in Washington.

6 Apr 2012

Ameritox, Ridge Diagnostics partner to develop MDDScore test

Ridge Diagnostics, Inc., a neurodiagnostic company, announced today it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Ameritox, Ltd., a leader in medication monitoring, for the license rights to its proprietary developmental blood test MDDScore, a multiple biomarker analysis for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) for primary care and pain physicians.

6 Apr 2012

Gold nanostars can deliver drug directly to cancer cell nucleus

Nanotechnology offers powerful new possibilities for targeted cancer therapies, but the design challenges are many. Northwestern University scientists now are the first to develop a simple but specialized nanoparticle that can deliver a drug directly to a cancer cell's nucleus -- an important feature for effective treatment.

6 Apr 2012

Delcath’s second generation CHEMOSAT system receives European CE Mark

Delcath Systems, Inc. today announced that the Company has received CE Mark approval for the second generation hemofiltration cartridge of the Company's proprietary Hepatic CHEMOSAT Delivery System.

6 Apr 2012

New microfluidics-based microarray can accurately detect breast cancer

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. The earlier cancer is detected, the better the chance of successful treatment and long-term survival. However, early cancer diagnosis is still challenging as testing by mammography remains cumbersome, costly, and in many cases, cancer can only be detected at an advanced stage.

6 Apr 2012

Label-Free Technologies Conference to be held in Amsterdam

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announces the Label-Free Technologies Conference to be held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 1-3 November 2012.

6 Apr 2012

FDA clears Devon Medical Products’ extriCARE 2400 NPWT system

Devon Medical Products, a global medical device designer, manufacturer, and distributor, today announced it has received Food & Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to market its extriCARE 2400 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) system.

6 Apr 2012

Proton beam therapy centers projected for Manchester and London by 2017

A bid to make a £250m project catering “cutting-edge” radiotherapy centers in Manchester and London by 2017 has been confirmed. The plan will see University College London Hospital (UCLH) and The Christie offer proton beam therapy, which uses a particle beam to destroy cancer cells.

5 Apr 2012

Plasma torch kills surface bacteria in seconds

According to scientists a simple hand-held torch-like device can swiftly kill dangerous bacteria, offering a potential boon for emergency workers battling infection risks in wars or disaster zones. The device was created by an international team of researchers from China's Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Australia's CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, the University of Sydney and the City University of Hong Kong.

5 Apr 2012

Peripheral IV catheter effective alternative to central lines

A new study concludes that the POWERWAND peripheral IV (PIV) catheter is an effective alternative to central lines and standard PIV's, achieving unprecedented levels of success in patients requiring longer-term IV therapy.

5 Apr 2012

Phenomenex, AB SCIEX announce new solution to ensure food safety in India

AB SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, and Phenomenex, a global leader in separation science techniques, today announced a new workflow solution specifically tailored for laboratories in India to ensure the safety of spices, teas, fruits, vegetables and other food products for domestic and export markets.

5 Apr 2012