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Aging suit from MIT to raise empathy for the elderly

A team of researchers in MIT's Agelab have created a suit to help people understand what it might be like to be in the shoes of an elderly person – literally. Called AGNES (Age Gain Now Empathy System), the suit replicates what it might be like to be in a 75-year-old body, replicating dexterity, flexibility, motor, and visual elements into a suit that can be worn by people of all ages.

3 Jan 2012

Artimplant to take over responsibility for sales of Artelon CMC Spacer

With effect from January 1, 2012, Artimplant will take over responsibility for sales of Artelon® CMC Spacer, previously handled by the licensee SBi. This is an integral part of Artimplant's focus on reinforcing its presence on the very important US market.

3 Jan 2012

InSightec completes enrollment in ExAblate Neuro clinical study for Essential Tremor

InSightec Ltd, the global leader in MR guided Focused Ultrasound therapy, announced today that it has completed enrollment in the world's first feasibility study evaluating the use of MRgFUS for treatment of Essential Tremor, using ExAblate Neuro at University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.

3 Jan 2012

Major European medical center includes Critical Diagnostics' Presage ST2 Assay for cardiac care

Critical Diagnostics, a U.S.-based biomarker company focused on cardiovascular diseases, announced today that a major European medical center, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol in Barcelona Spain, is now using the company's Presage ST2 Assay for routine care and management of their heart failure patients.

2 Jan 2012

AddisonsDisease.Net celebrates ten years of service

Teleplexus, Inc. is pleased to announce the ten-year anniversary of AddisonsDisease.Net, its premier Addison's disease support resource. Born by design on New Year's Day in 2002, AddisonsDisease.Net began service on this day which is seen around the world as a time of renewal and optimism.

2 Jan 2012

The Scientist selects Aspect Imaging's M2 imaging platform as one of Top 10 Innovations of 2011

The Scientist today unveiled the Top 10 Innovations of 2011 and selected Aspect Imaging's M2™ compact high-performance MRI imaging system as one the winners of this award. The Scientist invited members of the life science community to submit descriptions of exciting tools that made an impact in research this year and asked a panel of expert judges to evaluate the technologies.

2 Jan 2012

New Performance in Practice Module on Electrodiagnostic Report Writing from AANEM

The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) recently released a new Performance in Practice (PIP) Module on Electrodiagnostic (EDX) Report Writing.

31 Dec 2011

New healthcare software for administration of medical history, clinical questionnaires

Practis, Inc., a distinguished healthcare web design firm, and Primetime Medical Software, the leading provider of patient interviewing technology, partnered to deliver Practis Forms—new healthcare software that allows practices to administer medical history and other clinical questionnaires securely through their current website.

31 Dec 2011

CHEST Foundation awards $100,000 for development of blood test for lung cancer

Lung cancer takes a heavy toll, contributing to more cancer deaths in the United States each year than breast, prostate and colon cancers combined. Contributing to this poor prognosis is the fact that lung cancer often goes undetected until the disease has reached an advanced and more difficult-to-treat stage.

31 Dec 2011

Poly Implant Prothèse misleads TÜV Rheinland over silicone-filled breast implants

TÜV Rheinland has in February initiated proceedings against Poly Implant Prothèse with the French prosecution service in Marseille. PIP continued to mislead TÜV Rheinland as the experts were shown the conforming silicone and the correct documents during the inspections that were regularly performed at PIP production site. Therefore, the TÜV Rheinland auditors must have the impression that the production was operated correctly.

31 Dec 2011

Four-year effort to map genetic code of 1,000 African-Americans

A Johns Hopkins-led team of experts in genetics, immunology, epidemiology and allergic disease has embarked on a four-year effort to map the genetic code, or whole genome, of 1,000 people of African descent, including men and women from Baltimore.

30 Dec 2011

Evolution recognizes RTI Biologics for achieving 98.7% equipment performance rating

RTI Biologics Inc., a leading provider of orthopedic and other biologic implants, was recognized in the 2011 fourth edition of Evolution magazine for achieving a 98.7 percent equipment performance rating for its facilities and processing equipment. Evolution magazine is published by SKF Group, a global company which provides condition monitoring to RTI.

29 Dec 2011

FDA intiates measures to reduce risks from inadequate 'reprocessing' of reusable medical devices

Some medical devices are reused many times in surgical and exploratory procedures. They include instruments used in surgery (like clamps and forceps), and endoscopes (like bronchoscopes and colonoscopes) used to visualize areas inside the body.

29 Dec 2011

New form of esophagectomy for treatment of severe cancer

Surgeons at Mayo Clinic in Arizona have perfected a new procedure that offers a less invasive option in the treatment of one of the most severe cancers.

29 Dec 2011

OAC and Obesity PPM to launch long-term online educational initiative

In January 2012, the OAC and Obesity PPM will launch a long-term online educational initiative to increase understanding of the complexity of obesity and its many causes. The disease of obesity impacts individuals physically, emotionally, economically and socially. This initiative will look at various factors, both controllable and uncontrollable, impacting individuals affected by obesity.

29 Dec 2011

Healthcare scheduling exchange solution improves preventive services for managed care organizations

It's well known that many of America's most serious health problems—and their associated cost—can be reduced or eliminated through early detection. Yet after years of effort, more than 95% of every health dollar in the United States still goes to treatment rather than prevention, according to a publication of the Centers for Disease Control. Where is the disconnect?

29 Dec 2011

New initiative to detect cancers in earliest stages inside cells

A team of cancer imaging experts at Johns Hopkins has embarked on a five-year research initiative to speed development of early diagnostic tests and new treatments for breast, prostate and other common cancers.

29 Dec 2011

Troponin I level test may help rule-out diagnosis of heart attack

For patients admitted to an emergency department with chest pain, use of a contemporary or highly sensitive test for levels of troponin I (a protein in muscle tissue) may help rule-out a diagnosis of heart attack, while changes in the measured levels of this biomarker at 3 hours after admission may be useful to confirm a diagnosis of heart attack, according to a study in the December 28 issue of JAMA.

28 Dec 2011

Delcath receives ISO 13485 Certification for Galway facility

Delcath Systems, Inc. today announced that the Company's Galway, Ireland location has achieved ISO 13485:2003 Certification—an internationally recognized quality standard designed to ensure that medical device manufacturers have the necessary comprehensive quality management systems in place to safely design, develop, manufacture and distribute medical devices in the European Union.

28 Dec 2011

FitnessBuilder now available on the Web

Working out just became a whole lot easier with PumpOne's 2012 personal training experience. Launching across all major platforms for both consumers and professionals, the state-of-the-art FitnessBuilder is now available on the Web at www.fitnessbuilder.com and the Android Market in addition to its already massively successful iOS app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

28 Dec 2011

Device / Technology News

Aging suit from MIT to raise empathy for the elderly

Artimplant to take over responsibility for sales of Artelon CMC Spacer

InSightec completes enrollment in ExAblate Neuro clinical study for Essential Tremor

Major European medical center includes Critical Diagnostics' Presage ST2 Assay for cardiac care

AddisonsDisease.Net celebrates ten years of service

The Scientist selects Aspect Imaging's M2 imaging platform as one of Top 10 Innovations of 2011

New Performance in Practice Module on Electrodiagnostic Report Writing from AANEM

New healthcare software for administration of medical history, clinical questionnaires

CHEST Foundation awards $100,000 for development of blood test for lung cancer

Poly Implant Prothèse misleads TÜV Rheinland over silicone-filled breast implants

Four-year effort to map genetic code of 1,000 African-Americans

Evolution recognizes RTI Biologics for achieving 98.7% equipment performance rating

FDA intiates measures to reduce risks from inadequate 'reprocessing' of reusable medical devices

New form of esophagectomy for treatment of severe cancer

OAC and Obesity PPM to launch long-term online educational initiative

Healthcare scheduling exchange solution improves preventive services for managed care organizations

New initiative to detect cancers in earliest stages inside cells

Troponin I level test may help rule-out diagnosis of heart attack

Delcath receives ISO 13485 Certification for Galway facility

FitnessBuilder now available on the Web

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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