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Study confirms impact of high-quality CPR on improving sudden cardiac arrest survival rates

ZOLL Medical Corporation, a manufacturer of medical devices and related software solutions, announced today that results from the CIRC trial were presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) 2011 Resuscitation Science Symposium (ReSS) this weekend in Orlando.

14 Nov 2011

Fears about ICD shock during sex leads to performance problems in heart patients

Adults with congenital heart disease and implanted cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) often have a high level of fear and anxiety about the device delivering a shock during sex - resulting in sexual performance problems, according to research (Abstract 14165) presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011.

14 Nov 2011

Functional MRI illuminates brain networks activated by motion

An estimated 300,000 people in North America are afflicted with dystonia, a disorder characterized by a progressive loss of motor control. Patients with generalized dystonia grapple with involuntary muscle spasms that lead to uncontrolled twisting and turning in awkward, sometimes painful postures.

14 Nov 2011

Decision Simulation licenses virtual patient platform from University of Pittsburgh

Decision Simulation LLC, the leading provider of web-based virtual patient platforms that enhance clinical decision-making skills, today announced it has extended its licensing agreement with the University of Pittsburgh.

14 Nov 2011

New Allen Mouse Brain Connectivity Atlas

The Allen Institute for Brain Science announced today the launch of a new brain atlas resource and updates to four existing resources, all publicly available online to accelerate brain research around the globe.

14 Nov 2011

The downfall of a database that offered patient safety insights

An agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that maintains a discipline and medical-malpractice database reopened it for public access yesterday, two months after the agency had first taken the database offline.

14 Nov 2011

Great Basin seeks FDA 510(k) approval for C. difficile molecular diagnostic test

Great Basin Corporation, a privately held life sciences company developing sample-to-result molecular diagnostic solutions, today announced it has submitted a 510(k) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its first molecular diagnostic test for Clostridium difficile (C. diff).

14 Nov 2011

Demand for non-drug intervention for atrial fibrillation will remain, despite FDA PVAC decision

According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, the search for an improved method of treating atrial fibrillation (AF) will be unaffected by the recent mixed decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel on Medtronic's phased radiofrequency (RF) pulmonary vein ablation catheter (PVAC).

From Medtronic 14 Nov 2011

Torax FENIX Continence Restoration System receives CE Mark

Torax Medical Inc. has received CE Mark for its FENIX Continence Restoration System, an innovative new approach to the treatment of fecal incontinence. Fecal Incontinence (FI) is the inability to control bowel movements.

14 Nov 2011

Data shows cost-effectiveness of ZOLL LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator

ZOLL Medical Corporation, a manufacturer of medical devices and related software solutions, announced today that data showing the cost-effectiveness of the LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator was presented in two scientific presentations and posters at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011 in Orlando over the weekend.

14 Nov 2011

Leonardo Biosystems receives second investment from Texas Emerging Technology Fund

Leonardo Biosystems, Inc., an emerging drug delivery company, announced today that it has received the second half of a $2.5 million award from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF). The initial investment tranche was received in April 2010.

14 Nov 2011

Allscripts approves Apixio Community Search product

Apixio Inc., the leading provider of clinical integration and medically intelligent search solutions for private health data, announced that its Community Search product has been tested and approved by Allscripts and is now featured in the Allscripts Application Store and Exchange on the company's ClientConnect website. Apixio is available today for users of Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) 5.5.

14 Nov 2011

Harrison Medical Center installs three Toshiba Infinix-i vascular X-ray systems

Performing cardiac catheterizations through the radial artery is proven to make exams safer for patients while frequently reducing post-procedure hospital stay times. To conduct radial interventions from both the right and left side, Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Wash., installed three Infinix™-i vascular X-ray systems from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

14 Nov 2011

BioVentrix announces completion of enrollment in PliCath HF human clinical trial

BioVentrix, developer of the PliCath HF System, today announced the achievement of a significant milestone - completion of enrollment in its pilot human clinical trial. PliCath HF is a novel device which enables Epicardial Catheter-based Ventricular Restoration (ECVR).

14 Nov 2011

AB SCIEX acquires mass spectrometry business of Labindia Instruments

AB SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, today announced that it has acquired the mass spectrometry business of Labindia Instruments Pvt. Ltd., a leading life science solutions service provider in India.

14 Nov 2011

Luminescent upconversion nanocrystals can detect cancer cells

Upconversion emission materials are ideal for bioimaging due to its effectiveness as contrast agents for the detection of cancer cells, more so when the background emission of non-cancerous tissues can be minimised. These materials could be used as biomarkers for luminescent labeling of cancerous cells. Opaque tissues can be turned into glassy, transparent substances by using these biomarkers which rely on near-infrared excitation.

14 Nov 2011

Leica Microsystems announces acquisition of Labindia's microscopy, histopathology business

Leica Microsystems, a world leading provider of microscopy systems and total histology solutions, today announced that it has acquired the microscopy and histopathology business of Labindia Instruments Pvt. Ltd., a leading solutions and service provider in India.

14 Nov 2011

Former soldier develops app to save lives of burns victims

A former soldier has developed an app which could save the lives of burns victims, both in combat and in hospitals around the world.

14 Nov 2011

Six-month results from BIOTRONIK's PRO-Kinetic Energy stent study presented at TCT 2011

BIOTRONIK AG announced that the six-month results of the ENERGY Registry were presented last week by Prof. Raimund Erbel at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT 2011) conference.

14 Nov 2011

BSP completes HyperQ technology clinical research study on CAD

BSP Biological Signal Processing Ltd. (BSP), which develops and manufactures products for the non-invasive, accurate diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), recently announced the successful completion of a comprehensive clinical research study evaluating the performance of the company's HyperQ technology in diagnosing CAD.

14 Nov 2011

Device / Technology News

Study confirms impact of high-quality CPR on improving sudden cardiac arrest survival rates

Fears about ICD shock during sex leads to performance problems in heart patients

Functional MRI illuminates brain networks activated by motion

Decision Simulation licenses virtual patient platform from University of Pittsburgh

New Allen Mouse Brain Connectivity Atlas

The downfall of a database that offered patient safety insights

Great Basin seeks FDA 510(k) approval for C. difficile molecular diagnostic test

Demand for non-drug intervention for atrial fibrillation will remain, despite FDA PVAC decision

Torax FENIX Continence Restoration System receives CE Mark

Data shows cost-effectiveness of ZOLL LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator

Leonardo Biosystems receives second investment from Texas Emerging Technology Fund

Allscripts approves Apixio Community Search product

Harrison Medical Center installs three Toshiba Infinix-i vascular X-ray systems

BioVentrix announces completion of enrollment in PliCath HF human clinical trial

AB SCIEX acquires mass spectrometry business of Labindia Instruments

Luminescent upconversion nanocrystals can detect cancer cells

Leica Microsystems announces acquisition of Labindia's microscopy, histopathology business

Former soldier develops app to save lives of burns victims

Six-month results from BIOTRONIK's PRO-Kinetic Energy stent study presented at TCT 2011

BSP completes HyperQ technology clinical research study on CAD

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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