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CSI's cancer cytogenetic testing receives COG approval

CSI Laboratories, a private national cancer diagnostics laboratory, has received approval from the Children's Oncology Group to begin analyzing pediatric cytogenetic cases. The Children's Oncology Group is the world's largest children's cancer research organization and includes more than 210 member hospitals with over 6,500 medical professionals.

26 Apr 2011

Bioengineering students develop new device that can detect patients with dry eye

Rice University bioengineering students responded to an ophthalmologist's cry for help with a device to diagnose dry eye, the itching and burning sensation that results when a person doesn't produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly.

26 Apr 2011

Scientists develop new low cost test for acute pancreatitis

A new low cost test for acute pancreatitis that gets results much faster than existing tests has been developed by scientists at The University of Texas at Austin.

26 Apr 2011

SI-BONE receives FDA approval for updated iFuse Implant System

SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that is pioneering the use of a minimally invasive surgical device to treat the sacroiliac joint announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a major modification to the existing product label.

26 Apr 2011

Boston Scientific launches ION Paclitaxel-Eluting Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and launch of the ION™ Paclitaxel-Eluting Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System, the Company's third-generation drug-eluting stent technology.

25 Apr 2011

MACHC offers Phytel's Proactive Patient Outreach solution to members

Phytel, the leader in physician-led health improvement, and the Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers (MACHC) have formed a strategic partnership under which MACHC will support utilization of Phytel's population health management tools by its member community health centers in Maryland and Delaware.

25 Apr 2011

PDI extends eDetailing to mobile programs

PDI, Inc. today announced that Group DCA has expanded its proprietary DIAGRAM™ software platform to enable eDetail delivery on popular mobile devices including the iPad®, iPod touch® and iPhone® and Android™-based phones.

25 Apr 2011

Pharmatek purchases spray dryer for drug formulation and manufacturing

Pharmatek Laboratories, Inc., a premier contract development and manufacturing organization supporting the pharmaceutical industry, announced that it has added spray drying to its drug formulation and manufacturing capabilities. The company has purchased a Buchi B-290 Mini Spray Dryer for formulation feasibility studies and small-scale clinical manufacture. This technology can be used for both oral and parenteral dosage forms.

25 Apr 2011

Enrollment commences in Gore Early TIPS study for ascites at Indiana University Hospital

W. L. Gore & Associates today reported the first patient enrolled in the Gore Early TIPS for Ascites Study. The patient was treated at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind.

25 Apr 2011

Cambridge Heart releases new MTWA software

Cambridge Heart, Inc., a developer of non-invasive diagnostic tests for cardiac disease, today announced the release of its redesigned Microvolt T-Wave Alternans software for its HearTwave II and CH2000 platforms.

25 Apr 2011

Teleflex, Amerinet sign deal for Arrow vascular access products

Teleflex Incorporated, a leading global provider of medical devices for critical care and surgery, has announced a new three-year agreement with Amerinet, Inc., a national healthcare group purchasing organization.

25 Apr 2011

Uroplasty to present Urgent PC, Macroplastique products study data at upcoming meetings

Uroplasty, Inc., a medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative proprietary products to treat voiding dysfunctions, today announced that the results of clinical studies using Uroplasty's Urgent PC Neuromodulation System and Macroplastique urethral bulking agent products are scheduled to be presented at three upcoming professional meetings.

25 Apr 2011

Texas Institute for Surgery, StreamVenue partner for innovative endoscopy technology

StreamVenue Healthcare has partnered its "plug and play" products and services with Texas Institute for Surgery At Presbyterian Hospital Dallas to foster innovation in endoscopy technology.

25 Apr 2011

STAA receives CE Mark approval for Visian Implantable Collamer Lens V4 design

STAAR Surgical Company, the leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic lenses for refractive surgery, today announced CE Mark approval for its Visian Implantable Collamer Lens V4c design.

25 Apr 2011

Researchers to develop Alzheimer's diagnostic test based on spinal fluid biomarkers

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are working on a potential diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease, based on biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid.

25 Apr 2011

USC School of Medicine to host world congress on ultrasound for healthcare providers

The first World Congress on Ultrasound in Medical Education will be held in Columbia, S.C., April 29-May 1, bringing together physicians, medical students, educators and health care professionals from around the world to learn more about the technology known as the "stethoscope of the future."

25 Apr 2011

LoJack announces availability of SafetyNet service in Miami-Dade County

LoJack SafetyNet, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of LoJack Corporation, today announced that its SafetyNet service is now available in Miami-Dade County.

25 Apr 2011

Planned Parenthood offers free STI tests during Take Action Tour concert

To help reduce the alarming rate of sexually transmitted infections among young people, Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania will give away vouchers for free or low-cost HIV, chlamydia and gonorrhea testing during Hopeless Records' Take Action Tour concert at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 23rd, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

25 Apr 2011

Epic Imaging receives 100% Mammography Quality Standards Act score

Epic Imaging recently received a 100 percent score on its yearly American College of Radiology Mammography Quality Standards Act inspection.

25 Apr 2011

Eisai receives FDA Complete Response Letter for Aricept Patch NDA

Eisai announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration issued a Complete Response Letter to Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc., regarding the New Drug Application of the Aricept® Patch.

25 Apr 2011

Device / Technology News

CSI's cancer cytogenetic testing receives COG approval

Bioengineering students develop new device that can detect patients with dry eye

Scientists develop new low cost test for acute pancreatitis

SI-BONE receives FDA approval for updated iFuse Implant System

Boston Scientific launches ION Paclitaxel-Eluting Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System

MACHC offers Phytel's Proactive Patient Outreach solution to members

PDI extends eDetailing to mobile programs

Pharmatek purchases spray dryer for drug formulation and manufacturing

Enrollment commences in Gore Early TIPS study for ascites at Indiana University Hospital

Cambridge Heart releases new MTWA software

Teleflex, Amerinet sign deal for Arrow vascular access products

Uroplasty to present Urgent PC, Macroplastique products study data at upcoming meetings

Texas Institute for Surgery, StreamVenue partner for innovative endoscopy technology

STAA receives CE Mark approval for Visian Implantable Collamer Lens V4 design

Researchers to develop Alzheimer's diagnostic test based on spinal fluid biomarkers

USC School of Medicine to host world congress on ultrasound for healthcare providers

LoJack announces availability of SafetyNet service in Miami-Dade County

Planned Parenthood offers free STI tests during Take Action Tour concert

Epic Imaging receives 100% Mammography Quality Standards Act score

Eisai receives FDA Complete Response Letter for Aricept Patch NDA

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