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DePuy Orthopaedics receives FDA approval for ceramic-on-metal total artificial hip system

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on June 13 the first ceramic-on-metal total artificial hip system for patients with osteoarthritis.

15 Jun 2011

DATATRAK adds Research Dynamics to Connect Partner Program

DATATRAK International, Inc., a technology and services company focused on global eClinical solutions for the clinical trials industry, today announced the addition of Research Dynamics Consulting Group LTD to its Connect Partner Program.

14 Jun 2011

InstaMed, Superior Vision partner to offer electronic healthcare payments solution

Superior Vision, a leader in managed vision care benefits, has partnered with InstaMed, the leading Healthcare Payments Network, to offer Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) to its eye care providers through InstaMed's Claims Settlement solution with Integrated ERA/EFT transactions.

14 Jun 2011

CerebralRx launches FitNeS vagus nerve stimulation system for treating epilepsy

CerebralRx, a newly formed spin-off of implantable neuromodulation systems developer BioControl Medical, has announced market entry with the launch of its FitNeS vagus nerve stimulation system.

14 Jun 2011

WKK Heide hospital uses Ekahau technology to assure staff safety, track available wheelchairs

Ekahau Inc., the world's leading provider of high-performance Wi-Fi based real-time locating systems (RTLS) and tools, announced today that German hospital Westküstenklinikum Heide (WKK) is using Ekahau technology to assure the safety of its psychiatric- and night-duty staff, and to track the locations of wheelchairs.

14 Jun 2011

Individuals with chronic vascular disease can benefit from echo-mediated gene therapy

Researchers today announced the results of a study that show echocardiography can improve the success rate of gene therapy and increase growth, function and sustainability of regenerated vessels.

14 Jun 2011

New molecular diagnostic test precisely identifies insect venom allergy

Bees, wasps and bumble bees pose a real health threat to individuals with venom allergy. One sting from these insects may cause potentially life-threatening anaphylactic reactions in people with these conditions.

14 Jun 2011

B. Braun receives FDA approval to use 1g and 2g Ceftazidime in DUPLEX Drug Delivery System

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved B. Braun Medical Inc.'s application for 1g and 2g Ceftazidime for Injection USP and Dextrose Injection USP in the DUPLEX Drug Delivery System.

From B. Braun Melsungen AG 14 Jun 2011

OrSense presents non-invasive Hb monitor on World Blood Donors Day

On the World Blood Donors Day, OrSense Ltd., developer of monitors for non-invasive measurements of key blood parameters, presents its non-invasive hemoglobin (Hb) monitor, which holds potential to enhance recruitment and retention of blood donors.

14 Jun 2011

GE Healthcare announces results of Optison heart ultrasound contrast agent presented at ASE

Today, GE Healthcare Medical Diagnostics announced results of a study that evaluated the cardiopulmonary safety of Optison- (Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres Injectable Suspension, USP), a diagnostic ultrasound contrast agent for use in improving suboptimal echocardiograms.

14 Jun 2011

$Vexim extends SpineJack range of implants for treatment of vertebral fractures$

Vexim extends SpineJack range of implants for treatment of vertebral fractures

Vexim, the Med-Tech specialist in the minimally invasive, anatomical treatment of vertebral compression fractures, today announced the extension of its SpineJack range of implants.

14 Jun 2011

Response Biomedical NTproBNP Assay does not meet FDA regulatory criteria for CLIA waiver

Response Biomedical Corporation announced that it has received a notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that its NTproBNP Assay did not meet the criteria to obtain a waiver under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988.

14 Jun 2011

Enox to receive European patent for 'Device and Method for Administering Therapeutic Agents'

Enox Biopharma, Inc., a leader in the development of innovative solutions for infections associated with medical devices, today announced that it has received notification from the European Patent Office that its patent application entitled "Device and Method for Administering Therapeutic Agents" has been approved and a patent will be granted.

14 Jun 2011

New software holds promise for revolutionising treatment of hearing impairments

New software 'hearing dummies' are part of cutting-edge research that promises to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairments.

14 Jun 2011

FDA clears Mitsubishi's PATHFAST cardiac Troponin I diagnostic test

Mitsubishi Chemical Medience Corporation announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) premarketing notification clearance to the PATHFAST cTnI-II diagnostic test, clearing the way for its sale in the United States.

14 Jun 2011

Colonoscopies done with suboptimal bowel preparation linked to high adenoma miss rates

A new study reports that colonoscopies done with suboptimal bowel preparation are associated with relatively high adenoma (precancerous polyp) miss rates, suggesting that suboptimal bowel preparation substantially decreases colonoscopy effectiveness and may mandate an early follow-up examination.

14 Jun 2011

OHA, GCE and HQO develop Quality and Patient Safety Governance Toolkit

Effective governance is increasingly recognized as one of the most impactful ways to improve quality and patient care in our hospitals, and a new online toolkit is helping hospital Board Members exercise their role in achieving better patient experiences.

14 Jun 2011

Life Technologies, Fox Chase partner to provide next-generation sequencing analysis of solid tumors

Fox Chase Cancer Center, one of the nation's leading cancer research and treatment institutions, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Life Technologies Corporation that will underpin a new program to provide next-generation sequencing analysis of solid tumors.

14 Jun 2011

Study explores age differences in barriers to cervical cancer screening attendance

Older women are too embarrassed to go for smear tests, and fear pain, while younger women are too busy, according to a Cancer Research UK study, published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology today.

14 Jun 2011

Tiotropium Respimat inhalers can increase risk of death in patients with bronchitis, emphysema

An inhaler designed to help chronic bronchitis and emphysema sufferers breathe could be significantly increasing their risk of dying, according to new research by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and three US universities.

14 Jun 2011

Device / Technology News

DePuy Orthopaedics receives FDA approval for ceramic-on-metal total artificial hip system

DATATRAK adds Research Dynamics to Connect Partner Program

InstaMed, Superior Vision partner to offer electronic healthcare payments solution

CerebralRx launches FitNeS vagus nerve stimulation system for treating epilepsy

WKK Heide hospital uses Ekahau technology to assure staff safety, track available wheelchairs

Individuals with chronic vascular disease can benefit from echo-mediated gene therapy

New molecular diagnostic test precisely identifies insect venom allergy

B. Braun receives FDA approval to use 1g and 2g Ceftazidime in DUPLEX Drug Delivery System

OrSense presents non-invasive Hb monitor on World Blood Donors Day

GE Healthcare announces results of Optison heart ultrasound contrast agent presented at ASE

Vexim extends SpineJack range of implants for treatment of vertebral fractures

Response Biomedical NTproBNP Assay does not meet FDA regulatory criteria for CLIA waiver

Enox to receive European patent for 'Device and Method for Administering Therapeutic Agents'

New software holds promise for revolutionising treatment of hearing impairments

FDA clears Mitsubishi's PATHFAST cardiac Troponin I diagnostic test

Colonoscopies done with suboptimal bowel preparation linked to high adenoma miss rates

OHA, GCE and HQO develop Quality and Patient Safety Governance Toolkit

Life Technologies, Fox Chase partner to provide next-generation sequencing analysis of solid tumors

Study explores age differences in barriers to cervical cancer screening attendance

Tiotropium Respimat inhalers can increase risk of death in patients with bronchitis, emphysema

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