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Accent Dual Mode RF System is a less invasive anti-aging skin care technology

What most don't realize is that there is a revolutionary, virtually pain-free technology that delivers dramatic skin tightening and wrinkle reduction results without the pain and recovery of needle injections. Always at the forefront of the latest anti-aging skin care technologies, Manhattan-based JUVA Skin and Laser Center specializes in the Accent Dual Mode RF System.

24 Jan 2011

Welch Allyn to feature new suite of devices at 2011 Arab Health Congress in Dubai, UAE

Welch Allyn, a leading global provider of medical products and solutions, will showcase its newest suite of devices that capture, format and transmit vital signs from the point of care to electronic medical records this week at the 2011 Arab Health Exhibition & Congress in Dubai, UAE.

24 Jan 2011

CT scans can help physicians to diagnose abdominal pain, reduce health care costs

The use of CT scanning to evaluate abdominal pain in emergency departments can help physicians arrive at a diagnosis quickly and decisively. A study conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital and appearing in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology also finds that information provided by CT scans changed treatment plans for almost half the patients studied and significantly reduced probable hospital admissions.

24 Jan 2011

Stusy: HEPA filters may help reduce pollution-related cardiovascular health risks

Using inexpensive air filters may help reduce cardiovascular disease risk that results from exposure to air pollution, according to researchers from Canada, who studied healthy adultsliving in a small community in British Columbia where wood burning stoves are the main sources of pollution.

24 Jan 2011

FDA approves On-X AAP with Vascutek Gelweave Valsalva Graft

On-X Life Technologies, announced today that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the On-X Ascending Aortic Prosthesis with the Vascutek Gelweave Valsalva Graft.

23 Jan 2011

Novation, Lantheus Medical to distribute ABLAVAR and DEFINITY diagnostic imaging agents

Lantheus Medical Imaging, a worldwide leader in diagnostic medical imaging, today announced a national contract with Novation for ABLAVAR and DEFINITY Vial For Injectable Suspension, providing increased access to these important diagnostic imaging agents for health care providers served by Novation.

23 Jan 2011

HMS receives ONC-ATB certification for electronic health record

Healthcare Management Systems, announced today it has received certification from Drummond Group, an Authorized Testing and Certification Body of the Office of the National Coordinator.

23 Jan 2011

First U.S. implant of RespiCardia System for treatment of sleep apnea

Cardiac Concepts, announced today the first U.S. clinical implant of the RespiCardia System at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

21 Jan 2011

USC School of Medicine to host the first World Congress of Ultrasound in Medical Education

Ultrasound is a valuable tool that allows doctors to diagnose and treat patients quickly and accurately. It's been around for decades, but there has been revolutionary change in the technology in recent years, making the machines smaller, cheaper and smarter.

21 Jan 2011

HHS announces implementation grants for state health exchanges

As a result of the health law, the state-level exchanges must be up and running by January 2014.

21 Jan 2011

Everist Genomics reports positive results from OncoDefender-CRC assay external validation study

Everist Genomics, a prognostics company focused on developing gene-based molecular assays for the prediction of cancer recurrence, today announced the positive results of the first external validation study of its OncoDefender-CRC colorectal cancer recurrence test. The study is being conducted by Mayo Validation Support Services, and is being coordinated with investigators and resources from all three Mayo Clinic sites.

21 Jan 2011

RBM, SMA Foundation collaborate to develop plasma protein biomarkers for spinal muscular atrophy

The Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation and Rules-Based Medicine, announced today that they have reached the first milestone in a program to develop a panel of plasma protein biomarkers for SMA using RBM's Multi-Analyte Profiling technology platform.

21 Jan 2011

Precision highlights role of ChemoFx test, multi-gene predictors for breast cancer

In a new study in which Precision Therapeutics' Multi-Gene Predictors were independently validated by investigators at US Oncology and MD Anderson, Precision highlights the potential role of the ChemoFx® in vitro chemosensitivity test and multi-gene predictors in determining a patient's likelihood of response to multi-drug chemotherapy regimens in breast cancer.

21 Jan 2011

EDAP announces placement of first Sonolith i-sys electroconductive lithotripter in South Africa

EDAP TMS SA, the global leader in therapeutic ultrasound, reported today placement of the first Sonolith i-sys electroconductive lithotripter in South Africa.

21 Jan 2011

Study evaluates Masimo SpHb's accuracy in monitoring low hemoglobin levels

Masimo announced today that a new study demonstrating the clinical accuracy and value of its noninvasive and continuous hemoglobin monitoring technology breakthrough was presented this week at the Society of Critical Care Medicine Annual Critical Care Congress in San Diego.

21 Jan 2011

IMDx enters multi-year agreement with Abbott Molecular for m2000 instrument system

IMDx today announced that they have signed a multi-year agreement with Abbott whereby IMDx will design, develop, regulatory clear, and manufacture assays for the Abbott Molecular FDA cleared, m2000 instrument system to be distributed worldwide. Financial terms have not been disclosed.

21 Jan 2011

EHSI's NASA bioreactor will help reduce pain and trauma caused by harvesting of adult stem cells

Emerging Healthcare Solutions, Inc. expects that the company's NASA-developed bioreactor will help reduce patients' pain and trauma caused by the harvesting of adult stem cells for therapeutic and research purposes, said EHSI President and CEO Cindy Morrissey.

21 Jan 2011

Routine mammograms can show arterial calcium deposits in women with ESRD, CKD

Routine mammograms performed for breast cancer screening could serve another purpose as well: detecting calcifications in the blood vessels of patients with advanced kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

21 Jan 2011

New gene test can predict tumor spread in bladder cancer patients

Cancer scientists have designed the first molecular test to predict which bladder cancer patients may have cancer involvement in their lymph nodes at the time of surgery-which could help doctors determine which patients are good candidates for pre-surgical, or neo-adjuvant, chemotherapy.

21 Jan 2011

PROSPECT trial results shed new light on plaque types that cause unexpected heart attacks

Results from the PROSPECT clinical trial shed new light on the types of vulnerable plaque that are most likely to cause sudden, unexpected adverse cardiac events, and on the ability to identify them through imaging techniques before they occur.

21 Jan 2011

Device / Technology News

Accent Dual Mode RF System is a less invasive anti-aging skin care technology

Welch Allyn to feature new suite of devices at 2011 Arab Health Congress in Dubai, UAE

CT scans can help physicians to diagnose abdominal pain, reduce health care costs

Stusy: HEPA filters may help reduce pollution-related cardiovascular health risks

FDA approves On-X AAP with Vascutek Gelweave Valsalva Graft

Novation, Lantheus Medical to distribute ABLAVAR and DEFINITY diagnostic imaging agents

HMS receives ONC-ATB certification for electronic health record

First U.S. implant of RespiCardia System for treatment of sleep apnea

USC School of Medicine to host the first World Congress of Ultrasound in Medical Education

HHS announces implementation grants for state health exchanges

Everist Genomics reports positive results from OncoDefender-CRC assay external validation study

RBM, SMA Foundation collaborate to develop plasma protein biomarkers for spinal muscular atrophy

Precision highlights role of ChemoFx test, multi-gene predictors for breast cancer

EDAP announces placement of first Sonolith i-sys electroconductive lithotripter in South Africa

Study evaluates Masimo SpHb's accuracy in monitoring low hemoglobin levels

IMDx enters multi-year agreement with Abbott Molecular for m2000 instrument system

EHSI's NASA bioreactor will help reduce pain and trauma caused by harvesting of adult stem cells

Routine mammograms can show arterial calcium deposits in women with ESRD, CKD

New gene test can predict tumor spread in bladder cancer patients

PROSPECT trial results shed new light on plaque types that cause unexpected heart attacks

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