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PIONEER trial evaluates new safe concept of stent-drug combination

Blue Medical today announced a major step forward in its quest to improve the quality of life of patients with cardiovascular disease, with the start of the PIONEER trial, in which a new safe concept of stent-drug combination is evaluated.

26 May 2010

Intelerad Medical Systems announces InteleOne contract with ALR

Intelerad Medical Systems, a recognized leader in medical imaging PACS and workflow solutions, today announced an InteleOne contract with Alliance Radiology, P.A. InteleOne will allow ALR to deliver superior reading and reporting services by consolidating workflow for multiple imaging clients into a unified worklist.

26 May 2010

MedMira obtains NHS Supply Chain listing for Reveal Rapid HIV Test in the UK

MedMira Inc., a developer of rapid diagnostic technology and solutions, today announced that the Company's Reveal Rapid HIV Test is now one of three rapid HIV tests listed by the National Health Services Supply Chain in the United Kingdom, and the only one able to address both point of care and laboratory testing requirements.

26 May 2010

Boston Scientific initiates study to compare PROMUS Element Stent to XIENCE PRIME Stent System

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced the initiation of the PLATINUM PLUS clinical trial, an investigator-sponsored research (ISR) study designed to compare the performance of the PROMUS® Element™ Everolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System to the XIENCE PRIME™ Everolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System.

26 May 2010

Accenture announces enhanced insurance industry solutions

Accenture has unveiled newly enhanced claims and policy administration solutions designed to help property and casualty (P&C) and life insurers focus on operational efficiency and profitable growth by enhancing process automation and multi-channel distribution integration.

26 May 2010

Study confirms effectiveness of CT for diagnosis of appendicitis

When CT results suggest appendicitis, but a patient's symptoms are inconsistent with the acute condition, physicians should consider a diagnosis of chronic or recurrent appendicitis and surgical treatment, according to a new study published in the online edition and July printed issue of the journal Radiology.

26 May 2010

NEVO Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent demonstrates safety and efficacy outcomes at 12 months

At 12 months the NEVO™ Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent has continued to demonstrate excellent safety and efficacy outcomes compared to Taxus® Liberte® according to new data presented today from the NEVO™ RES-I clinical trial. These results were presented as a late breaking trial at EuroPCR, the leading medical conference in Europe for physicians specializing in interventional cardiovascular medicine.

26 May 2010

$FDA warns on possible fracture risk with proton pump inhibitors use$

FDA warns on possible fracture risk with proton pump inhibitors use

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned consumers and health care professionals about a possible increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine with high doses or long-term use of a class of medications called proton pump inhibitors. The product labeling will be changed to describe this possible increased risk.

26 May 2010

CMS approves Fresenius Medical Care Chronic Kidney Disease Data Registry

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the Fresenius Medical Care Chronic Kidney Disease Data Registry, supported by its Acumen applications. As a participating registry in CMS's 2010 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI), the approval of the nephrology-specific Acumen applications enables participating nephrologists to report quality outcomes directly to the PQRI program.

26 May 2010

KCI to feature expanded line of NPTP products and services at EWMA congress

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. today announced the company will feature its expanded line of negative pressure technology platform products and services at the annual European Wound Management Association congress in Geneva, Switzerland. Highlighting the company's commitment to innovative therapies, the new product line will improve the portability and adoption of V.A.C. Therapy, while further specializing the clinical application of negative pressure.

26 May 2010

Federal funding to support health IT training; New web tools for patients

A federally-funded health information training program is now underway, Modern Healthcare reports. "Last month, HHS' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology awarded $112 million of stimulus funds to dozens of universities and community colleges.

26 May 2010

QIAGEN acquires rights to 70 molecular food safety tests developed by Institute for Product Quality

QIAGEN today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Institute for Product Quality (ifp), pursuant to which QIAGEN has acquired all rights to 70 molecular food safety tests developed by the Berlin-based specialized laboratory center for food analysis.

From QIAGEN Manchester Limited 26 May 2010

Benefit Advocates launches its redesigned website

Benefit Advocates Inc. recently launched its redesigned website at www.benefitadvocates.net. The new design offers visitors ease of use and comprehensive information on Benefit Advocates' company profile, employer and broker services, and healthcare industry perspectives.

26 May 2010

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District purchases QuadraMed CPR EHR solution

QuadraMed® Corporation today announced that Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in Brawley, Calif., has selected the QuadraMed CPR (QCPR™) electronic health record (EHR) solution and several other QuadraMed applications to help improve the quality of patient care, increase operational efficiencies and enhance revenues. Also included in the purchase are QuadraMed's identity management, enterprise scheduling, revenue management and nurse-staffing management solutions.

25 May 2010

St. Jude Medical initiates enrollment in FAME II trial for coronary artery disease

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, announced today at EuroPCR that the first patient was enrolled in the FAME II (Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Plus Optimal Medical Treatment vs. Optimal Medical Treatment Alone in Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease) trial.

25 May 2010

Bayer selects Vision Chain as Enterprise Demand Signal Repository and Predictive Analytics platform

Vision Chain, Inc., the leading global provider of demand signal repository and predictive analytic solutions, announced today that Bayer Healthcare LLC, the global leader in trusted brands for healthcare and nutrition, has licensed its technology platform to analyze store-specific sales, assortments, prices, promotions and other factors to optimize go-to-market efforts with multiple retailers.

25 May 2010

Verisk Health, Carena enter agreement to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce medical costs

Verisk Health, Inc., and Carena, Inc. announced today that they have signed an agreement to join forces to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce medical costs. Verisk Health is a global leader in identifying, analyzing, and predicting healthcare risk. Carena, Inc. provides consumers with 24/7 medical care and education through its network of board-certified physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners.

25 May 2010

Halfpenny Technologies releases new critical value alerting, reporting feature for ITF-GoDoc solution

Halfpenny Technologies, Inc., a leading health information exchange (HIE) solutions provider specializing in laboratory, pathology and physician electronic medical record (EMR) system interoperability, has introduced a new critical value alerting and reporting feature for its ITF-GoDoc solution. ITF-GoDoc enables physicians to securely access laboratory, pathology and radiology result reports from their iPhone, Droid or Blackberry Storm-powered smartphones.

25 May 2010

Applied Spine Technologies awarded U.S. patents for 'Dynamic Spine Stabilizer' and 'Spring Junction'

Applied Spine Technologies, Inc., a medical device company focused on motion preservation of the lumbar spine, was awarded two new patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on May 11, 2010.

25 May 2010

YesDTC acquires DRTV marketing rights to patented MediPendant medical alarm device

YesDTC Holdings, Inc., a direct-to-consumer global distributor and marketer of consumer goods and products, announced today, the Company has acquired the rights to market the patented MediPendant™ medical alarm device from Medical Alarm Concepts Holding, Inc. via direct response television (DRTV).

25 May 2010

Device / Technology News

PIONEER trial evaluates new safe concept of stent-drug combination

Intelerad Medical Systems announces InteleOne contract with ALR

MedMira obtains NHS Supply Chain listing for Reveal Rapid HIV Test in the UK

Boston Scientific initiates study to compare PROMUS Element Stent to XIENCE PRIME Stent System

Accenture announces enhanced insurance industry solutions

Study confirms effectiveness of CT for diagnosis of appendicitis

NEVO Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent demonstrates safety and efficacy outcomes at 12 months

FDA warns on possible fracture risk with proton pump inhibitors use

CMS approves Fresenius Medical Care Chronic Kidney Disease Data Registry

KCI to feature expanded line of NPTP products and services at EWMA congress

Federal funding to support health IT training; New web tools for patients

QIAGEN acquires rights to 70 molecular food safety tests developed by Institute for Product Quality

Benefit Advocates launches its redesigned website

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District purchases QuadraMed CPR EHR solution

St. Jude Medical initiates enrollment in FAME II trial for coronary artery disease

Bayer selects Vision Chain as Enterprise Demand Signal Repository and Predictive Analytics platform

Verisk Health, Carena enter agreement to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce medical costs

Halfpenny Technologies releases new critical value alerting, reporting feature for ITF-GoDoc solution

Applied Spine Technologies awarded U.S. patents for 'Dynamic Spine Stabilizer' and 'Spring Junction'

YesDTC acquires DRTV marketing rights to patented MediPendant medical alarm device

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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