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Researchers to develop diagnostic test for folate receptor autoantibody

Researchers at SUNY Downstate Medical Center have received a $50,000 grant from the SUNY Research Foundation Technology Accelerator Fund to develop a diagnostic test for the folate receptor autoantibody. This autoantibody is associated with neural tube defects, subfertility, cerebral folate deficiency in infants and autism spectrum disorders.

26 Aug 2011

Heart Rate Observation System effectively reduces NICU infant mortality

In a long-running randomized study of over 3,000 preterm infants, those whose care included the Heart Rate Observation System, or HeRO monitor, experienced greater than 20 percent reduced mortality, effectively saving one infant's life for every 48 who were monitored.

26 Aug 2011

FDA approves Avita's IDE for use of ReCell to treat hypertrophic dyspigmented scars

Avita Medical Ltd., the regenerative medicine company, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Company's investigational device exemption (IDE) feasibility study for the use of ReCell Spray-On-Skin in the treatment of hypertrophic dyspigmented scars: i.e., raised and/or discoloured scars.

26 Aug 2011

Essilor introduces first high performance anti-fogging lenses

Essilor today announced the launch of Optifog, the first high-performance anti-fogging lenses, in response to high consumer demand. This new category of lenses represents a major technological breakthrough in keeping with the long tradition of innovation at Essilor.

26 Aug 2011

DaTscan allows doctors to differentiate Parkinson's from other movement disorders

Thanks to a new diagnostic imaging technique, physicians now have an objective test to evaluate patients for parkinsonian syndromes, such as Parkinson's disease. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is among the first institutions in the country to offer DaTscan-, the only FDA-approved imaging agent for assessment of movement disorders.

26 Aug 2011

Southampton scientists to develop new single molecule DNA sequencing method

A new method of single molecule DNA sequencing is being developed by scientists at the University of Southampton with funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council's Strategic Tools and Resources Development Fund.

26 Aug 2011

CVRx introduces CE Mark approved Barostim neo for treatment of uncontrolled hypertension

CVRx, Inc., a private medical device company, introduced today its second-generation implantable device, the Barostim neo, for the treatment of uncontrolled hypertension. The Barostim neo features a new unilateral, 1mm electrode and a new smaller, more advanced stimulator to allow for more focused and efficient delivery of therapy. These improvements have led to shorter procedure times and extended longevity.

25 Aug 2011

Kinexus launches TranscriptoNET KnowledgeBase for human gene expression study

Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation, a world-leader in molecular intelligence research, announced the launch of its TranscriptoNET KnowledgeBase for the study of human gene expression in over 300 types of human tissues and organs as well as over 300 human cancer cell lines.

25 Aug 2011

MR spectroscopy reveals biochemical changes in brains of people at risk for Alzheimer's

A brain imaging scan identifies biochemical changes in the brains of normal people who might be at risk for Alzheimer's disease, according to research published in the August 24, 2011, online issue of Neurology-, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 Aug 2011

Cone Health uses Xenex room disinfection systems to reduce HAI rates and costs

Cone Health today announced a dramatic reduction in healthcare-acquired infection (HAIs) rates after implementing an infection prevention program which includes Xenex room disinfection systems.

25 Aug 2011

TB urine test developed by Indian researchers offers quicker, less invasive diagnosis

"The Delhi-based International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) and the Lala Ram Sarup Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, collaborated with the National University of Singapore to develop" a urine test that "offers a less invasive diagnostic method for" tuberculosis (TB), SciDev reports.

25 Aug 2011

RIT, St. John Fisher team up to create therapeutic game for anxiety

Researchers say tuition and pressure to achieve top grades are just a few of the reasons that today's young people suffer from increased anxiety and seek therapy.

25 Aug 2011

NMS Labs develops substance identification tests for nine 'bath salts' compounds

In keeping up with drug abuse trends, NMS Labs has developed substance identification tests for the nine "bath salts" compounds listed in the recently approved PA Senate Bill 1006.

25 Aug 2011

Lightlake to begin opioid antagonist derived nasal spray Phase II trials in Binge Eating Disorder

Lightlake Therapeutics Inc., an early stage biopharmaceutical company currently developing a nasal spray for the treatment of overweight and obese patients with Binge Eating Disorder, today announced that its patient testing stage of the Phase II clinical trials will start August 26th, 2011

25 Aug 2011

IMMY, University of Nevada receive FDA clearance for CrAg Lateral Flow Assay

The Food and Drug Administration has cleared a new diagnostic test that will help save the lives of hundreds of thousands of AIDS patients stricken with cryptococcosis, a fungal meningitis.

25 Aug 2011

Physio-Control announces commercial availability of ReadyLink 12-Lead ECG device

Physio-Control, Inc., a global leader in emergency medical solutions and wholly‐owned subsidiary of Medtronic, Inc.,, today announced commercial availability of the ReadyLink™ 12-Lead ECG device, a new, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k)-cleared solution designed to improve care for heart attack patients and expand regional STEMI systems.

From Medtronic 24 Aug 2011

GetWellNetwork doing well with hospitals

In other health IT news, a study found that Google-type word searches of hospital medical records are better at detecting patient safety issues than searches using numerical billing codes.

24 Aug 2011

Masimo SEDLine brain function monitor receives CE Mark

Masimo announced today that it has received CE Mark for its SEDLine brain function monitor — expanding access to and availability of SEDLine's advanced neuromonitoring technology to hospitals and clinicians across Europe. The

24 Aug 2011

Awarepoint secures $27 million in Series F financing

Awarepoint Corporation, the leading provider of real-time location system (RTLS) solutions for healthcare, announced today that it has secured $27 million in Series F financing. New investor Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) led the round of financing, which also included participation from new investor Top Tier Capital Partners, and existing investors Cardinal Partners, Venrock, and Jafco Ventures.

24 Aug 2011

Mylan subsidiary to exclusively offer EpiPen 2-Pak and EpiPen Jr 2-Pak Auto-Injector

Dey Pharma, L.P., a subsidiary of Mylan Inc., today announced that Dey will exclusively offer the EpiPen 2-Pak and EpiPen Jr 2-Pak (epinephrine) Auto-Injector 0.3/0.15 mg, to encourage physicians and patients to follow recommendations by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

24 Aug 2011

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Researchers to develop diagnostic test for folate receptor autoantibody

Heart Rate Observation System effectively reduces NICU infant mortality

FDA approves Avita's IDE for use of ReCell to treat hypertrophic dyspigmented scars

Essilor introduces first high performance anti-fogging lenses

DaTscan allows doctors to differentiate Parkinson's from other movement disorders

Southampton scientists to develop new single molecule DNA sequencing method

CVRx introduces CE Mark approved Barostim neo for treatment of uncontrolled hypertension

Kinexus launches TranscriptoNET KnowledgeBase for human gene expression study

MR spectroscopy reveals biochemical changes in brains of people at risk for Alzheimer's

Cone Health uses Xenex room disinfection systems to reduce HAI rates and costs

TB urine test developed by Indian researchers offers quicker, less invasive diagnosis

RIT, St. John Fisher team up to create therapeutic game for anxiety

NMS Labs develops substance identification tests for nine 'bath salts' compounds

Lightlake to begin opioid antagonist derived nasal spray Phase II trials in Binge Eating Disorder

IMMY, University of Nevada receive FDA clearance for CrAg Lateral Flow Assay

Physio-Control announces commercial availability of ReadyLink 12-Lead ECG device

GetWellNetwork doing well with hospitals

Masimo SEDLine brain function monitor receives CE Mark

Awarepoint secures $27 million in Series F financing

Mylan subsidiary to exclusively offer EpiPen 2-Pak and EpiPen Jr 2-Pak Auto-Injector

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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