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IntraPace receives CE Mark for new gastric stimulation/food sensing lead

IntraPace, Inc. announced today that it has received CE Mark for the LGL102, a new gastric stimulation/food sensing lead designed to work with the innovative abiliti system, an implantable weight loss management system.

7 Nov 2011

Patients with lupus nephritis ESRD choose hemodialysis as initial therapy

Newly published research shows that more patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) caused by lupus nephritis choose hemodialysis as their initial kidney replacement therapy over peritoneal dialysis and preemptive kidney transplantation.

7 Nov 2011

Unprecedented detailed description of MAP kinase complex structure

In many pharmaceutical company and university laboratories, scientists are looking closely at kinase complexes because the enzymes play key roles in essential cell functions. By taking unusual steps to examine a kinase complex, researchers at Brown University and the National Institutes of Health have found a sought-after prize: an unprecedentedly detailed description of its structure complete with a rare location on its structure that could be a target for new therapeutic drugs.

7 Nov 2011

Dual imaging approach could improve diagnosis, treatment of coronary artery disease

A new device that combines two microimaging technologies can reveal both the detailed anatomy of arterial linings and biological activities that, in coronary arteries, could indicate the risk of heart attacks or the formation of clots in arterial stents.

7 Nov 2011

Bike riding cuts off blood flow to men's genitals

Is it just an urban myth, or can long-term bike riding cause sexual dysfunction in men? Previous studies have not shed much light on the question, says Dr. Craig Niederberger, professor and head of urology at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, because they have not shown whether bike riding actually cuts off blood flow to men's genitals.

7 Nov 2011

Enhancements in Allegro CTMS@Site clinical trial management system

Collaboration with clinical research sites has resulted in a valuable quarterly release of the Allegro®CTMS@Site system from Forte Research Systems, Inc. that includes more key functionality to improve operations at sites. Allegro CTMS@Site, the clinical trial management system designed exclusively for investigator sites, now includes more automatic subject visit scheduling functionality and patient registry searches, among its many features.

7 Nov 2011

CT scans appear to help in diagnosis of gout

According to research presented at the Nov 2011, American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago, a type of computed tomography scanning (commonly called CT scans) appears to help in the diagnosis of gout by detecting the urate crystals that are often a symptom of the disease.

7 Nov 2011

K2M adds two additions to family of ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems for lumbar applications

K2M, Inc., a spinal device company developing innovative solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies and minimally invasive procedures, today debuted two additions to the family of ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems at the 2011 North American Spine Society Annual Meeting in Chicago.

5 Nov 2011

Teleflex to showcase respiratory solutions, education programs at AARC Congress

Teleflex Incorporated will showcase a number of respiratory solutions and education programs at the annual American Association of Respiratory Care Congress to be held in Tampa, Florida on November 5-8, 2011.

5 Nov 2011

$Commercial implants of ALFApump System for refractory ascites performed at Vienna General Hospital$

Commercial implants of ALFApump System for refractory ascites performed at Vienna General Hospital

Major milestone achieved in the commercial launch of new technology in the treatment of patients with refractory ascites due to liver cirrhosis.

5 Nov 2011

Chemical breakthrough could simplify drug development process

A new chemical process developed by a team of Harvard researchers greatly increases the utility of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in creating real-time 3-D images of chemical process occurring inside the human body.

5 Nov 2011

Forbes Consulting announces availability of MindSight technology

Forbes Consulting Group today announced the availability of MindSight, an innovative research technology that identifies and explains the specific subconscious emotions motivating consumers and professionals to buy.

5 Nov 2011

InsurCard Virtual Card for P&C provider payments to be showcased at NWCD Conference and Expo

InsurCard, leading provider of Workers Compensation & Property Claims Payment Solutions, announced today that they will be introducing their newest product, InsurCard Virtual Card for P&C provider payments at the National Workers Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.

5 Nov 2011

New IOM report examines health IT to improve patient safety

The federal government is investing billions of dollars to encourage hospitals and health care providers to adopt health information technology so that all Americans can benefit from the use of electronic health records by 2014. However, concerns about potential harm are emerging as providers increasingly rely on electronic medical records, secure patient portals, and other information technologies to deliver care.

5 Nov 2011

Over 10 million beneficiaries use DRX's PlanCompare suite of tools to enroll in Medicare plans

DRX, a leading provider of healthcare comparison tools, technology and data, today announced that over 10 million beneficiaries have been enrolled in a Medicare plan using the DRX's licensed online suite of PlanCompare tools for drug and health plan comparison and enrollment.

5 Nov 2011

Novel technique could help avoid wrong-level thoracic spine surgery

It does not happen often, but nearly 50 percent of spine surgeons perform surgery on the wrong level of the spine sometime during their career.

5 Nov 2011

Medtronic highlights scientific sessions of interest on program for TCT 2011

Offering the broadest range of medical technology for the interventional and surgical treatment of cardiovascular disease, Medtronic, Inc. today highlighted scientific sessions of interest on the program for TCT 2011, which takes place Nov. 7-11 in San Francisco.

From Medtronic 5 Nov 2011

American Scientific Resources receives private label purchase order for VeraTemp

American Scientific Resources, Inc. announced that it received a private label purchase order for a Shoppers Drug Mart VeraTemp Non-Contact Thermometer.

5 Nov 2011

North Shore Medical Labs to donate Nortec EHR to medically underserved communities

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health, North Shore Medical Labs, Inc. and the American Health Information Management Association recently announced a demonstration project to foster broader adoption and use of Electronic Health Records and support national efforts to reduce health disparities affecting minorities in underserved areas.

5 Nov 2011

Health Net selected as double-winner in 18th annual National Health Information Awards

Health Net, Inc. was selected as a double-winner in the 18th annual National Health Information Awards. The program is coordinated by the Health Information Resource Center, a national clearinghouse that recognizes the nation's best consumer health information programs and materials.

5 Nov 2011

Device / Technology News

IntraPace receives CE Mark for new gastric stimulation/food sensing lead

Patients with lupus nephritis ESRD choose hemodialysis as initial therapy

Unprecedented detailed description of MAP kinase complex structure

Dual imaging approach could improve diagnosis, treatment of coronary artery disease

Bike riding cuts off blood flow to men's genitals

Enhancements in Allegro CTMS@Site clinical trial management system

CT scans appear to help in diagnosis of gout

K2M adds two additions to family of ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems for lumbar applications

Teleflex to showcase respiratory solutions, education programs at AARC Congress

Commercial implants of ALFApump System for refractory ascites performed at Vienna General Hospital

Chemical breakthrough could simplify drug development process

Forbes Consulting announces availability of MindSight technology

InsurCard Virtual Card for P&C provider payments to be showcased at NWCD Conference and Expo

New IOM report examines health IT to improve patient safety

Over 10 million beneficiaries use DRX's PlanCompare suite of tools to enroll in Medicare plans

Novel technique could help avoid wrong-level thoracic spine surgery

Medtronic highlights scientific sessions of interest on program for TCT 2011

American Scientific Resources receives private label purchase order for VeraTemp

North Shore Medical Labs to donate Nortec EHR to medically underserved communities

Health Net selected as double-winner in 18th annual National Health Information Awards

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