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Prolonged viewing of mobile devices leads to visual discomfort, fatigue and headaches

Several reports indicate that prolonged viewing of mobile devices and other stereo 3D devices leads to visual discomfort, fatigue and even headaches. According to a new Journal of Vision study, the root cause may be the demand on our eyes to focus on the screen and simultaneously adjust to the distance of the content.

22 Jul 2011

Exchanges: HHS official offers insights on state deadline, insurer roles

During a news briefing in Washington, D.C., Steve Larsen, deputy administrator and director of the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight at the CMS, discussed certain issues related to the establishment of state health exchanges.

22 Jul 2011

OCD introduces VITROS 4600 Chemistry System for high-volume laboratories

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (OCD) today announced the launch of the VITROS® 4600 Chemistry System, a state-of-the-art analyzer that delivers high-quality, reliable test results for mid- to high-volume laboratories using the same core technologies that drive reliability and efficiency throughout OCD's portfolio of products.

From Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. 22 Jul 2011

Contaminated nasal spray associated with rare bacterial outbreak

Infection control researchers investigating a rare bacterial outbreak of Burholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) identified contaminated nasal spray as the root cause of the infections, leading to a national recall of the product.

22 Jul 2011

Global peripheral vascular devices market to reach $5.3B by 2017

The global peripheral vascular devices market is forecast to increase from $4.3 billion in 2010 to $5.3 billion by 2017, according to a new report available on companiesandmarkets.com.

22 Jul 2011

The next round of mammogram advice

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued new recommendations that women should begin getting annual mammograms at age 40.

22 Jul 2011

Michigan Cardiovascular Institute performs first Astron Pulsar stent procedure in the U.S.

BIOTRONIK announced today that the first endovascular procedure was completed in the BIOFLEX-I clinical trial—a trial set to evaluate the safety and performance of the Astron and Astron Pulsar self-expanding peripheral stents.

22 Jul 2011

Roche's cobas KRAS Mutation Test for colorectal cancer now available in Europe

Roche announced today that the cobas KRAS Mutation Test is now commercially available in Europe for use in colorectal cancer.

22 Jul 2011

Enrollment begins in Repligen's RG1068 pilot study to improve detection, staging of pancreatic cancer

Repligen Corporation today announced that the first patient has been enrolled in a pilot study to evaluate the ability of RG1068 to improve detection and characterization of pancreatic cancer in combination with contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography.

22 Jul 2011

Common myths about air purifiers

At AllergyBuyersClub.com, many customers ask what exactly an air purifier can and can't do for them.

22 Jul 2011

Abbott's AACC workshops to showcase HIV and vitamin D diagnostics, lab informatics

Abbott announced its schedule of key workshops and scientific presentations at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) annual meeting, July 24-28 in Atlanta.

22 Jul 2011

McDavid 195 Ultralight Ankle Brace prevents acute injuries in amateur athletes

Lace-up ankle braces are designed to prevent acute ankle injury in amateur athletes. But until now, that statement wasn't backed up with any hard-core evidence. A recent study, the most extensive of its kind, shows that lace-up ankle braces, specifically the McDavid 195 Ultralight Ankle Brace, prevents most acute ankle injuries in amateur basketball players.

22 Jul 2011

Montifiore's surgeons receive certification training for implanting total artificial heart

A surgical team from the Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care recently received certification training for implanting the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart, a replacement heart implanted in patients at risk of imminent death from heart failure.

22 Jul 2011

A*STAR's ETC, Agilent introduce drug screening platform

Agilent Technologies Inc. and A*STAR's Experimental Therapeutics Centre (ETC) today announced the launch of a drug screening platform within ETC's new Singapore Screening Centre.

22 Jul 2011

Enrollment complete in Sapheon's clinical study of saphenous vein reflux disease treatment

Sapheon Inc. announced successful enrollment in a 30-patient, prospective, single-arm clinical study of the Sapheon Closure System — a single-use, minimally invasive approach to the treatment of saphenous vein reflux disease.

22 Jul 2011

BioMedix receives U.S. patent titled, 'System and Method for Testing for Cardiovascular Disease'

BioMedix, a leader in providing integrated Health Information Technology (HIT) products and services, has been awarded a U.S. Patent recognizing its innovative solutions and methods for detecting and managing cardiovascular disease.

22 Jul 2011

Neogen develops new pathogen DNA detection method for E. coli strains

Neogen Corporation has announced the development of a breakthrough pathogen detection and identification technology that provides next day, DNA-specific test results for seven pathogenic E. coli strains. The technology could be adapted to target almost any bacterium of concern in almost any food sample type.

21 Jul 2011

Sound Physicians offers Value-Based Purchasing Performance Assessment Tool to hospitals at no cost

Sound Physicians, a leading hospitalist organization focused on measurably improving the quality, satisfaction, efficiency and financial performance of healthcare delivery, today announced the availability of its Value-Based Purchasing Performance Assessment Tool to all hospitals at no cost.

21 Jul 2011

Spacelabs Healthcare adds ICS Xprezz iPad application to Xprezzon monitoring line

Spacelabs Healthcare, a pioneer of patient monitoring and connectivity solutions, today announced the newest addition to the Xprezzon™ monitoring line - ICS Xprezz - a mobile application for the iPad. Building on Spacelabs' commitment to clinical partners, ICS Xprezz adds a new dimension in providing the best care experience for patients and their families.

21 Jul 2011

Parkview Health enters agreement to upgrade to Streamline Health's accessANYware v1.9

Streamline Health Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of document workflow solutions for hospitals, announced today that Parkview Health has signed an agreement to upgrade to accessANYware v1.9. Under the terms of the agreement, the healthcare system will upgrade to accessANYware v1.9 in six of the healthcare system's hospitals.

21 Jul 2011

Device / Technology News

Prolonged viewing of mobile devices leads to visual discomfort, fatigue and headaches

Exchanges: HHS official offers insights on state deadline, insurer roles

OCD introduces VITROS 4600 Chemistry System for high-volume laboratories

Contaminated nasal spray associated with rare bacterial outbreak

Global peripheral vascular devices market to reach $5.3B by 2017

The next round of mammogram advice

Michigan Cardiovascular Institute performs first Astron Pulsar stent procedure in the U.S.

Roche's cobas KRAS Mutation Test for colorectal cancer now available in Europe

Enrollment begins in Repligen's RG1068 pilot study to improve detection, staging of pancreatic cancer

Common myths about air purifiers

Abbott's AACC workshops to showcase HIV and vitamin D diagnostics, lab informatics

McDavid 195 Ultralight Ankle Brace prevents acute injuries in amateur athletes

Montifiore's surgeons receive certification training for implanting total artificial heart

A*STAR's ETC, Agilent introduce drug screening platform

Enrollment complete in Sapheon's clinical study of saphenous vein reflux disease treatment

BioMedix receives U.S. patent titled, 'System and Method for Testing for Cardiovascular Disease'

Neogen develops new pathogen DNA detection method for E. coli strains

Sound Physicians offers Value-Based Purchasing Performance Assessment Tool to hospitals at no cost

Spacelabs Healthcare adds ICS Xprezz iPad application to Xprezzon monitoring line

Parkview Health enters agreement to upgrade to Streamline Health's accessANYware v1.9

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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