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BioDiscovery, Affymetrix enter co-marketing agreement for OncoScan FFPE Express Service

Affymetrix, Inc. today announced a co-marketing agreement naming BioDiscovery, Inc. its preferred software provider for Affymetrix OncoScan FFPE Express Service data analysis.

27 May 2011

Recombinant partners with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in genomic research program

Recombinant Data Corp., a Massachusetts-based healthcare data warehousing and clinical intelligence solutions provider, today announced its continued contributions to innovative IT tools for clinical research, through the company's key role in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Million Veteran Program (MVP).

27 May 2011

'Spongy' silicon biosensor shows promise for medical, security applications

Vanderbilt University engineers have created a "spongy" silicon biosensor that shows promise not only for medical diagnostics, but also for the detection of dangerous toxins and other tiny molecules in the environment.

27 May 2011

Biosign to demonstrate latest generation medical measurement system at International MeMeA symposium

Biosign Technologies Inc. announced today that it will introduce its latest generation medical measurement system, the UFIT TEN-20, at the International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications, being held in Italy by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers on May 30-31, 2011. Dr Radu Leca, Biosign's CEO, will speak and demonstrate the system during the Plenary Session - Invited Lecture "Issues in Medical Measurement".

27 May 2011

Defense, VA wrestle with health record system

Members of a Senate committee expressed concern Wednesday that reforms taken by the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs have done little to cut the maze of bureaucracy experienced by many service members and veterans trying to navigate the military health-care system.

27 May 2011

New biomaterial for repairing damaged human tissue doesn't wrinkle up when stretched

A new biomaterial designed for repairing damaged human tissue doesn't wrinkle up when it is stretched. The invention from nanoengineers at the University of California, San Diego marks a significant breakthrough in tissue engineering because it more closely mimics the properties of native human tissue.

27 May 2011

New six month braces system straightens adult front teeth with lower cost, less discomfort

A new braces system utilized by Minneapolis-based dentist Dr. Shamblott straightens adult front teeth with lower cost, less discomfort, and in less time than traditional orthodontics.

27 May 2011

CAS, University of Pennsylvania collaborate to develop joint Center of Excellence in Brain Mapping

In a ceremony today, the University of Pennsylvania announced a collaboration agreement with the Chinese Academy of Sciences to develop a joint Center of Excellence in Brain Mapping for the purpose of collaborative research and education in neuroimaging.

27 May 2011

Bayer, Epitomics enter service agreement for antibody technology

Epitomics, Inc. announced today that it has signed a service agreement with Bayer Schering Pharma AG, Germany.

27 May 2011

Geisinger reports positive results with computer-assisted and NLC-driven intelligent workflow solution

Geisinger Health System, widely recognized for its implementation of innovative care models, is among the first healthcare organizations in the nation to deploy advanced technology that combines a Computer-Assisted Coding application with Natural Language Comprehension™ (NLC) in order to improve clinical documentation and coding accuracy.

26 May 2011

AngioDynamics launches new 90 cm NeverTouch procedure kit for varicose veins

AngioDynamics announced today the launch of the new 90 cm NeverTouch procedure kit featuring a longer TRE-Sheath introducer to gain vascular access above the ankle for the treatment of varicose veins that extend below the knee.

26 May 2011

Musical computer game helps children with autism to learn and relax

A musical computer game to help children with autism learn and relax has been unveiled to the public at the Abertay Digital Graduate Show.

26 May 2011

HP, Healthways sign 10-year applications and technology services outsourcing agreement

HP Enterprise Services and Healthways, Inc. today announced the signing of a 10-year, $380 million applications and technology services outsourcing agreement to support growth and expand value to Healthways' customers.

26 May 2011

AIBioTech works with U.S. FDA to keep Sports X Factor genetic test available to consumers

American International Biotechnology Services today announced it is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to keep its Sports X Factor genetic test available to consumers.

26 May 2011

Health Media Syndicate releases LiVe 2.0 for teens to stay healthy

Health Media Syndicate announced the release of LiVe 2.0, the newest addition to the nation's largest teen fitness public service campaign that is being deployed by healthcare organizations.

26 May 2011

U-M develops new tool that helps physicians better evaluate patient's depression outcomes

Primary care doctors have long been on the front lines of depression treatment. Depression is listed as a diagnosis for 1 in 10 office visits and primary care doctors prescribe more than half of all antidepressants.

26 May 2011

Texas considers performance-based payments; Calif. docs oppose mammography bill

As crafted, SB 8 gives the Health and Human Services Commission permission to test various performance-based payment programs to increase efficiency and find ways to link payments to improved patient outcomes. Despite a few clarifying amendments, lawmakers' efforts to tack on controversial measures like abortion and end-of-life reporting, Medical Board reform and scope-of-practice expansions were knocked down.

26 May 2011

Precision ophthalmic tint lenses reduce migraine, study shows

Precision tinted lenses have been used widely to reduce visual perceptual distortions in poor readers, and are increasingly used for migraine sufferers, but until now the science behind these effects has been unclear.

26 May 2011

Quantum sensors could aid in development of new drugs and nanomedicine

Groundbreaking research has shown a quantum atom has been tracked inside a living human cell and may lead to improvements in the testing and development of new drugs.

26 May 2011

Consistency and efficiency of FDA's medical device review process raises concern

Two-thirds of small medical device and diagnostic companies--the drivers of innovation in the sector--are obtaining clearance for new products in Europe first, suggesting delayed market entry in the U.S., according to a comprehensive industrywide survey about FDA's 510(k) product review process by researchers at Northwestern University.

26 May 2011

Device / Technology News

BioDiscovery, Affymetrix enter co-marketing agreement for OncoScan FFPE Express Service

Recombinant partners with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in genomic research program

'Spongy' silicon biosensor shows promise for medical, security applications

Biosign to demonstrate latest generation medical measurement system at International MeMeA symposium

Defense, VA wrestle with health record system

New biomaterial for repairing damaged human tissue doesn't wrinkle up when stretched

New six month braces system straightens adult front teeth with lower cost, less discomfort

CAS, University of Pennsylvania collaborate to develop joint Center of Excellence in Brain Mapping

Bayer, Epitomics enter service agreement for antibody technology

Geisinger reports positive results with computer-assisted and NLC-driven intelligent workflow solution

AngioDynamics launches new 90 cm NeverTouch procedure kit for varicose veins

Musical computer game helps children with autism to learn and relax

HP, Healthways sign 10-year applications and technology services outsourcing agreement

AIBioTech works with U.S. FDA to keep Sports X Factor genetic test available to consumers

Health Media Syndicate releases LiVe 2.0 for teens to stay healthy

U-M develops new tool that helps physicians better evaluate patient's depression outcomes

Texas considers performance-based payments; Calif. docs oppose mammography bill

Precision ophthalmic tint lenses reduce migraine, study shows

Quantum sensors could aid in development of new drugs and nanomedicine

Consistency and efficiency of FDA's medical device review process raises concern

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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