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Mathematical model accurately predicts horizontal gaze movements of eye

In one respect, handling a computer mouse is just like looking in the rearview mirror: well established movements help the brain to concentrate on the essentials. But just a simple gaze shift to a new target bears the possibility of an almost infinite number of combinations of eye and head movement: how fast do we move eye and head? How much does the eye rotate, how much the head? Until now, it was unclear why the brain chooses a particular movement option from the set of all possible combinations.

10 Nov 2011

IASO selects Inmedius Generation21 Learning Suite to improve care for obese patients

Inmedius, Inc. announces that the International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO) has adopted its Generation21 Learning Suite to disseminate evidence-based eLearning resources to health professionals globally.

10 Nov 2011

HIRC recognizes UBM Medica's Psychiatric Times for digital health resource

UBM Medica today announced that Psychiatric Times, a leading resource for psychiatric news and information, has been recognized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC) for being a high-quality digital health resource.

10 Nov 2011

BGI, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia partner to target pediatric diseases

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and BGI, the world's largest genomics institute, today announced they have formed a partnership, BGI@CHOP, to conduct large-scale human genome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis at a newly established, state-of-the-art Joint Genome Center at Children's Hospital.

10 Nov 2011

Simple portable test can diagnose 'vegetative' patients with consciousness

The Coma Science Group, led by Dr Steven Laureys, has developed, along with its partners in London, Ontario, (Canada) and Cambridge (England), a portable test which will permit a simpler and less expensive diagnosis of 'vegetative' patients who still have consciousness, despite the fact that they do not have the means to express it.

9 Nov 2011

Fresenius Medical Care receives FDA clearance for 2008T hemodialysis delivery system

At the American Society of Nephrology's Kidney Week 2011, Fresenius Medical Care, the world's largest provider of dialysis products and services, announced that it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510 (K) clearance to extend improved touch screen navigation on its most advanced hemodialysis delivery system, the 2008T.

9 Nov 2011

Positive results from NeuroDerm's ND0611 Phase I/II study for advanced Parkinson's disease

NeuroDerm, Ltd. announced today the results of a Phase I/II safety and pharmacokinetic trial of ND0611, administered as an adjunct therapy to Sinemet, Sinemet CR or Stalevo, in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease.

9 Nov 2011

Online platform for automatic analysis of microscopic image data

Under the microscope lies a specimen of a liver. Deep in concentration, a student is analyzing the structure of the tissue when the university official asks her to finish up - the lab is about to close. This is a situation that may be familiar to many students. After all, the examination of specimens is an important course component; to practice and consolidate the theory presented in lectures.

9 Nov 2011

Genetic sequencing key to fundamentally understanding diseases

What started back in 2004 as a three-person start-up may well be on its way to becoming a multi-million euro success story. Advanced by a team of young Dutch scientists pushing disruptive biotech innovations onto the market, the SME FlexGen is attracting the attention of some key investors and demonstrating the added value that public support can offer to innovative SMES, with the Eurostars funding programme leading the way.

9 Nov 2011

Study explores how telework may impact work exhaustion

If you work from home part of the week as a teleworker, does it help reduce work exhaustion caused by juggling work and family commitments? The answer may depend on the level of conflict you have between work and home and your ability to recharge your batteries adequately, according to Professor Timothy Golden, from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY.

9 Nov 2011

Novel mathematical method reveals genetic distinction between individuals

At a time when profound gaps remain in our understanding of how one person's genes differ from another person's, developing accurate methods to interpret the human genome is essential to uncover population history, population relationships and the genetic basis of some of the most common diseases affecting society.

9 Nov 2011

Indian researchers receive grant to develop 'E-Nose' for quick TB diagnosis

"Researchers are developing an electronic nose that would sniff out tuberculosis (TB) like a Breathalyzer detects alcohol, putting an end to current time-consuming tests and possibly saving hundreds of thousands of lives each year," the Globe and Mail reports (D'Aliesio, 11/7).

9 Nov 2011

Tufts University professor earns March of Dimes Foundation award for tissue development

A new approach to studying tissue development has earned Catherine K. Kuo, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biomedical engineering in Tufts University's School of Engineering, the Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Award from the March of Dimes Foundation.

9 Nov 2011

Another tool to fight pharmacy crime through Twitter

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9 Nov 2011

Two U-M physicians caution about implications of cardiac imaging study

Two University of Michigan Health System physicians are raising notes of caution about the implications of a new study that found cardiologists were more likely to refer patients for stress imaging when their practice owned imaging machines - resulting in potential overuse because of financial incentives.

9 Nov 2011

Svelte initiates Rapamycin-eluting stent with bio-Eroding Carrier Technology implantation study

Svelte Medical Systems today announced treatment of the first patient in the DIRECT (Direct-on-a-wire Implantation of Rapamycin-eluting stent with bio-Eroding Carrier Technology) study at Auckland City Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand.

9 Nov 2011

Highmark now covers AlloMap for monitoring heart transplant rejection

XDx, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company focused on the development and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high value non-invasive diagnostic tests to monitor immune-mediated conditions, today announced that Highmark Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, is now covering AlloMap for its beneficiaries.

9 Nov 2011

Health insurance exchanges generating controversy, even within GOP

A Wisconsin state senator blocking health care reform implementation in the state is calling on Gov. Scott Walker's administration to return a major federal grant to build information technology infrastructure for new health insurance exchanges. So far, though, it looks like Walker isn't listening. Wisconsin is the last GOP-led state holding onto its Early Innovator grant.

9 Nov 2011

First clinical trial that integrates LifeOnKey EHR, PHR with Target eCRF EDC software

Target Health Inc., and LifeOnKey Inc., are pleased to announce the initiation of the first clinical trial that integrates the LifeOnKey electronic health record (EHR) and Personal Health Record (PHR), with Target eCRF electronic data capture (EDC) software.

9 Nov 2011

Cancer specialists struggling to find better screening tests

With new concern about whether consumers should be tested for some cancers -- especially those that are slow growing -- researchers are working to find more specific tests and advice that can be helpful.

9 Nov 2011