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Agilent releases GeneSpring GX 11.5 multi-omics bioinformatics system

Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced GeneSpring GX 11.5, an expansion of its popular bioinformatics software into visualizing and analyzing multiple types of biological data. GeneSpring GX 11.5 now interprets exon microarray, proteomics and metabolomics experiments together for the first time, using a familiar interface.

23 Nov 2010

Medicare making changes to acknowledge telemedicine's growing use

American Medical News: Through teleconferencing technology, doctors are able to treat patients who live far away without access to a specialist. "Nationwide, telemedicine increasingly is being used to bridge gaps in access to care in rural and other medically underserved communities that have a hard time recruiting physicians.

23 Nov 2010

Grant adds PTR-35 360° vertical rotator to bio product range

Grant Instruments, a world-renowned supplier of scientific, life sciences and data acquisition products, has introduced a variable speed, variable angle 360º vertical rotator combining three mixing functions - vertical rotation, reciprocation and vibration - into one easy-to-use and highly versatile compact unit.

23 Nov 2010

Transparent develops new medium for Cell-able array kit to maintain metabolite activity

Transparent Inc. announced that it has developed a more advanced medium for Cell-able, a human hepatocyte array kit that has the potential to reduce drug development costs and time-to-market for pharmaceutical companies. Transparent first introduced Cell-able in the United States a year ago.

22 Nov 2010

New simple diagnostic tool to detect dangerous viruses

Boston University researchers have developed a simple diagnostic tool that can quickly identify dangerous viruses like Ebola and Marburg. The biosensor, which is the size of a quarter and can detect viruses in a blood sample, could be used in developing nations, airports and other places where natural or man-made outbreaks could erupt.

22 Nov 2010

Confidisc introduces new anti-illegal drug syringe

ConfiDisc's anti-illegal drug syringe is an integral part of its syringe injection system. The disc, which is attached to the hub of a syringe device, acts as a physical barrier.

22 Nov 2010

North Sunflower Medical Center to deploy McKesson health IT solutions

As part of its mission to become the first critical access hospital in Mississippi to demonstrate meaningful use of electronic health record EHR) technology, North Sunflower Medical Center plans to deploy a suite of McKesson information technology solutions. The new systems will replace paper-based records and disparate technologies and address duplicate data entry challenges with communications capabilities designed to automate outdated manual processes and better coordinate care.

22 Nov 2010

PROTEK switches to IBM POWER7 systems

IBM today announced that Russian pharmaceutical distributor PROTEK has switched to IBM POWER7 systems for its data processing center. The new systems from IBM replace the previous servers from HP, enabling PROTEK to improve the performance of critical business applications while reducing power consumption and increasing return on investment.

22 Nov 2010

Research roundup: Health IT and malpractice; Wide variation in hospital rates; Income and insurance offerings

New England Journal of Medicine: Medical Malpractice Liability In The Age Of Electronic Health Records - "Providers can expect a varied and shifting landscape of medical liability risks and benefits as the adoption of [electronic health records] EHRs unfolds," write the authors who explore the ways EHRs may bring about long-term changes in standard of care and affect the course of malpractice litigation.

22 Nov 2010

Cerner products achieve CCHIT Complete EHR certification

Cerner Corporation announced today that PowerChart®, FirstNet®, ProFile®, HealthSentry®, Cerner Healthe, Cerner® Health Record, IQHealth® and P2Sentinel™ 2007.19.12 and P2Sentinel™ v4.2.1 is 2011/2012 compliant and was certified as a Complete EHR on Oct.28, 2010 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology, an Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology - Authorized Testing Certification Bodies, in accordance with the applicable Hospital certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

22 Nov 2010

Medisafe 1 Technologies to develop new medical locking devices for intravenous administration

Medisafe 1 Technologies Corp., a developer of patented technologies that physically prevent unauthorized administration of prescription medications, announced today that that the company's board of directors has approved the research and development of two new medical locking device products.

22 Nov 2010

Medworxx Bed Optimization System goes live across St. Michael's Hospital

Medworxx Inc., provider of healthcare solutions for patient flow, compliance and education, announced today that St. Michael's Hospital is now live on the Medworxx Bed Optimization System (BOS). Medworxx BOS is now live across St. Michael's Hospital, helping to manage 460 beds.

22 Nov 2010

Agilent's GeneSpring Bioinformatics Solution integrated with GeneGo's MetaCore

GeneGo, Inc., a leading provider of databases, software and services in systems biology and chemistry, and Agilent Technologies, Inc., the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications, announced today that they have integrated Agilent's GeneSpring Bioinformatics Solution with MetaCore.

22 Nov 2010

BioNeutral signs 'Stand Still' agreement with DFB

BioNeutral Group, Inc., a specialty technology-based life science company, today announced it has signed a "Stand Still" agreement with a leading pharmaceutical company, DFB Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (DFB).

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 22 Nov 2010

DaVita announces meal planning tool for dialysis patients

DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with end stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), offers patients with very restricted diets an easy to use meal planning tool and recipes for their favorite Thanksgiving dinners at DaVita.com.

22 Nov 2010

Medisafe 1 presents barcoded syringe locking device at Medica 2010 Conference

Medisafe 1 Technologies Corp., a developer of patented technologies that physically prevent unauthorized administration of prescription medications, announced today that the company's exhibition of its barcoded syringe locking device generated overwhelming interest at the annual Medica 2010 Conference in Dusseldorf Germany, held November 16-19.

22 Nov 2010

Toshiba receives top ratings on IMV ServiceTrak's 2010 MRI system service report

As healthcare organizations continue to look for the best value in imaging and customer service, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.'s Service organization continues to deliver on the company's dedication to top-tier service and customer satisfaction. In the 2010 IMV ServiceTrak™ ratings report on MRI system service, Toshiba received more number one ratings than any other manufacturer in the categories of Service Performance, Phone Support Performance and Remote Service.

22 Nov 2010

ContextVision launches GOPView CT image enhancement software on standard CPU platform

ContextVision, the software imaging partner for the most recognized medical imaging manufacturers worldwide, today announced GOPView® CT, the company's CT image enhancement software, on a standard CPU platform. This standalone cost-effective CPU-based solution enables OEMs to leverage advanced imaging technology for low dose CT imaging.

22 Nov 2010

Global biotechnology company selects ReadSoft's SAP-certified invoice processing solution

A leading international biotechnology company has selected ReadSoft's SAP-certified invoice processing solution to process paper and electronic invoices in North America. After implementing SAP more than a year ago, the company now wanted to automate its invoice processing. ReadSoft was chosen because of its proven expertise from similar implementations in SAP environments. The deal was signed during the third quarter of 2010.

22 Nov 2010

SIS perioperative modular EHR achieves ONC-ATCB meaningful use certification

Surgical Information Systems (SIS), a leader in perioperative information systems, announced today that SIS Version 5 has been certified to meet 2011/2012 Stage 1 meaningful use measures as a modular Electronic Health Record (EHR). Certification was conducted by the Drummond Group, an Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB).

22 Nov 2010