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Epigenomics presents Septin9 blood test study data in colorectal cancer at DDW 2011

Epigenomics AG, the cancer molecular diagnostics company, reports that Dr. Uri Ladabaum, Associate Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the School of Medicine of Stanford University, has presented the results of a health economic analysis of potential future colorectal cancer screening with Septin9 blood tests at the ongoing Digestive Disease Week 2011.

9 May 2011

Preliminary data from ST-DETECT Trial using EGM signals in ICDs presented at SCAI meeting

New data presented today at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions Scientific Sessions are the first to look at the use of highly specialized signals within implantable cardioverter defibrillators to detect restricted blood flow to the heart in high-risk cardiovascular disease patients outside the hospital setting.

9 May 2011

Philips, IBA enter agreement to establish proton therapy center for patients

IBA Group, a leader in advanced cancer diagnosis and therapy technologies and Royal Philips Electronics, today announced they have entered into an agreement to create state of the art patient-centric proton therapy centers.

From Philips Healthcare 9 May 2011

Researchers use computer screens to detect how human brain performs visual search

In the wild, mammals survive because they can see and evade predators lurking in the shadowy bushes. That ability translates to the human world. Transportation Security Administration screeners can pick out dangerous objects in an image of our messy and stuffed suitcases. We get out of the house every morning because we find our car keys on that cluttered shelf next to the door.

9 May 2011

Innovative detection practices may prevent liver diseases

Research being presented at Digestive Disease Week- shows that screening individuals for hepatitis C based on age instead of conventional risk factors may help increase detection rates as well as prevent liver disease.

9 May 2011

Despite evidence family members feel feeding tube improves quality of life for elderly dementia patients

Despite evidence that feeding tubes do not improve survival rates or quality of life for elderly patients with advanced dementia, their frequency of use varies widely across the states. A new survey of family members finds that discussions surrounding the decision to place feeding tubes surgically are often inadequate.

9 May 2011

MaxID wins 1000-unit sale of iDL500 multi-modal mobile computer in South Africa

MaxID Pty Ltd, a wholly owned company of MaxID Corp, a leading provider of mobile identity solutions, is pleased to announce that it has won a 1000-unit sale of its iDL500 units in South Africa.

9 May 2011

Period of observation can avoid unnecessary head CT scan use in children

Overall, roughly half of U.S. children taken to hospital emergency departments for a head injury receive a head CT scan, often to ease worried parents' concerns. Yet true traumatic brain injury is uncommon.

9 May 2011

Study provides information about hematuria in microscopic urinalysis and urinary tract cancer

Hematuria or blood in the urine may trigger a battery of tests for urinary tract cancer that are invasive and can unnecessarily expose patients to radiation, yet the procedures contribute little to the diagnosis, according to a study by Kaiser Permanente Southern California's Department of Research & Evaluation published in the May issue of the Journal of Urology.

7 May 2011

Objet's 3D printing dental solutions to be showcased at LMT LAB DAY West

Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, will demonstrate the benefits of adding 3D printing to the workflow, at LMT LAB DAY West.

7 May 2011

Epigenomics, Life Technologies enter supply agreement for second-generation colorectal cancer blood test

Epigenomics AG, the cancer molecular diagnosis company, today announced the signing of a supply agreement with Life Technologies Corporation, a global provider of innovative life science solutions.

7 May 2011

Current Opinion in Immunology journal publishes Inovio's article on DNA vaccines

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leader in the development of therapeutic and preventive vaccines against cancers and infectious diseases, announced today that the prestigious journal Current Opinion in Immunology has published an article in its current issue entitled, "Electroporation Delivery of DNA Vaccines: Prospects for Success."

7 May 2011

Paragon's offerings and solutions to be showcased at EMC World Conference

Paragon Solutions, a business and information technology consulting firm, announced today that it will be showcasing its offerings and solutions at the 2011 EMC World Conference from May 9th to May 12th at the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

7 May 2011

FDA approves expanded access to RX Acculink stent for clogged neck artery treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved an expanded indication that will allow a new group of patients at risk of stroke due to clogged neck arteries to be treated with the RX Acculink carotid stent.

7 May 2011

iPads help minimize children's pain during procedures

Nurses in the emergency department at NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital are pioneering techniques -- including the use of iPads -- to improve the patient experience by eliminating or minimizing pain.

7 May 2011

Study shows benefits and safety of pediatric contact lens wear

After ten years of contact lens wear, patients are equally successful wearing contact lenses whether they were first fitted as children or as teenagers, new research shows.

7 May 2011

Stenting is safe, effective and superior to balloon angioplasty for deep vein thrombosis treatment

Stenting is safe and effective and superior to balloon angioplasty for treatment of venous stenosis in patients with deep vein thrombosis, according to results from EVISTA-DVT, presented today as a Late-Breaking Clinical Trial at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions 2011 Scientific Sessions in Baltimore.

7 May 2011

Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University partner to enhance health IT workforce

Specialized one- and two-year Indiana University graduate certificate and master's programs designed to increase the number of health information technology specialists in Indiana and nationwide will expand enrollment by 50 percent, thanks in part to Recovery Act funding.

7 May 2011

New cardiac resynchronization therapy data in atrial fibrillation presented at Heart Rhythm 2011

Data presented as a Late Breaking Clinical Trial at Heart Rhythm 2011, the Heart Rhythm Society's 32nd Annual Scientific Sessions, shows the clinical benefit of cardiac resynchronization therapy versus conventional right-ventricle pacing in improving heart failure in patients undergoing atrioventricular junction ablation for permanent atrial fibrillation.

From Medtronic 7 May 2011

Study examines clinical, kidney morphologic features that predict favorable BP response to renal artery stenting

A retrospective study in the May 2011 issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery, the official publication of the Society for Vascular Surgery, examines clinical and kidney morphologic features that predict a favorable blood pressure response to renal artery stenting.

7 May 2011

Device / Technology News

Epigenomics presents Septin9 blood test study data in colorectal cancer at DDW 2011

Preliminary data from ST-DETECT Trial using EGM signals in ICDs presented at SCAI meeting

Philips, IBA enter agreement to establish proton therapy center for patients

Researchers use computer screens to detect how human brain performs visual search

Innovative detection practices may prevent liver diseases

Despite evidence family members feel feeding tube improves quality of life for elderly dementia patients

MaxID wins 1000-unit sale of iDL500 multi-modal mobile computer in South Africa

Period of observation can avoid unnecessary head CT scan use in children

Study provides information about hematuria in microscopic urinalysis and urinary tract cancer

Objet's 3D printing dental solutions to be showcased at LMT LAB DAY West

Epigenomics, Life Technologies enter supply agreement for second-generation colorectal cancer blood test

Current Opinion in Immunology journal publishes Inovio's article on DNA vaccines

Paragon's offerings and solutions to be showcased at EMC World Conference

FDA approves expanded access to RX Acculink stent for clogged neck artery treatment

iPads help minimize children's pain during procedures

Study shows benefits and safety of pediatric contact lens wear

Stenting is safe, effective and superior to balloon angioplasty for deep vein thrombosis treatment

Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University partner to enhance health IT workforce

New cardiac resynchronization therapy data in atrial fibrillation presented at Heart Rhythm 2011

Study examines clinical, kidney morphologic features that predict favorable BP response to renal artery stenting

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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