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Structural imaging techniques can help identify risk for developing Alzheimer's disease

New results from a study by neuroscientists at Rush University Medical Center suggest that people at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease exhibit a specific structural change in the brain that can be visualized by brain imaging. The findings may help identify those who would most benefit from early intervention.

17 Nov 2010

Combination of CT scans effective in diagnosing coronary artery disease

Heart imaging specialists at Johns Hopkins have shown that a combination of CT scans that measure how much blood is flowing through the heart and the amount of plaque in surrounding arteries are just as good as tests that are less safe, more complex and more time-consuming to detect coronary artery disease and its severity.

17 Nov 2010

New layer of kidney cells can purify blood

Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and the University Medical Center Groningen have succeeded in culturing a layer of kidney cells in the lab. These cells maintained their functional properties, and are able to purify blood.

17 Nov 2010

CDH Proton Center commences treatment with IBA's Proteus 235 proton delivery system

IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.) and ProCure Treatment Centers, Inc., (ProCure) announced today that the CDH Proton Center, A ProCure Center, located outside Chicago, recently delivered proton radiation treatment to its first patients using IBA's Proteus 235 proton delivery system. It took only 24 months to build the facility, install the equipment and treat the first patient, setting a new world record in bringing this important technology to patients who could benefit.

17 Nov 2010

New OncoMap technique can detect point mutation in ovarian cancer

Researchers have shown that point mutations mis-spellings in a single letter of genetic code that drive the onset and growth of cancer cells can be detected successfully in advanced ovarian cancer using a technique called OncoMap. The finding opens the way for personalised medicine in which every patient could have their tumour screened, specific mutations identified, and the appropriate drug chosen to target the mutation and halt the growth of their cancer.

17 Nov 2010

HCI unveils next-generation technology platform for fraud, waste, and abuse prevention and detection

HealthCare Insight (HCI) today unveiled Nucleus™, a next-generation technology platform for fraud, waste, and abuse prevention and detection, at the Annual Training Conference & Anti-Fraud Expo of the National Healthcare Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA). The Nucleus application features advanced analytics, comprehensive risk scoring, and a customizable interface to help insurers stop fraud before medical claims are paid.

17 Nov 2010

St. Jude Medical and ZONARE enter partnership in ultrasound imaging

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company and ZONARE Medical Systems, a leading provider of premium ultrasound systems, today announced they have entered into a development and marketing agreement. Under this agreement, the companies will combine the St. Jude Medical intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) catheter and the ZONARE z.one Convertible Ultrasound system technology, and co-market an ultrasound system for intracardiac (inside the heart) imaging.

17 Nov 2010

NDSsi selected by PENTAX as preferred partner for medical visualization solutions

The US-market leader in surgical displays, NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) has been selected by PENTAX Europe GmbH as the preferred partner and supplier of medical visualization solutions. The agreement signals a Europe-wide expansion in the relationship between two companies renowned for technology innovation.

17 Nov 2010

Elsevier launches new module for scientific community

Elsevier , a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced the launch of SciVerse Applications beta, a new module within the SciVerse platform that will empower the scientific community to develop and share customized solutions that advance the search and discovery process through its marketplace and developer network.

17 Nov 2010

Swissmedic approves use of plasma components treated with Cerus' INTERCEPT Blood System

Cerus Corporation announced today that the Swiss regulatory body, Swissmedic, has approved the use of plasma components treated with Cerus' INTERCEPT Blood System.

17 Nov 2010

New safety reporting website for electronic health records launched

The Wall Street Journal: An alliance of executives from medical societies and professional liability carriers yesterday launched "EHRevent.org, a new safety reporting system for [electronic health records] EHRs. Doctors and other health-care workers can go online and report problems and mistakes they experience as they ramp up the use of digitized records.

17 Nov 2010

Stratatech receives SBIR grant to develop anti-infective living human skin substitute

Stratatech Corp., a privately-held regenerative medicine company, today announced that it has been awarded a $3.5 million Fast-Track SBIR grant to expand the development of its anti-infective living human skin substitute.

17 Nov 2010

Avedro's KXL System for corneal cross-linking granted European CE Mark

Avedro, Inc., sponsor of two completed US FDA multi-center clinical trials for corneal cross-linking, today announced that its KXL™ System for performing accelerated corneal cross-linking (KXL) has received the European Union's CE Mark. The CE Mark certifies that the KXL System has met the EU's health and safety standards and opens the door to immediate commercialization across the European Economic Community and in other countries recognizing the CE Mark.

17 Nov 2010

AEDs do not improve rate of survival for in-hospital cardiac arrests

While automated external defibrillators improve survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, an analysis of data indicates their use for cardiac arrest in a hospital does not result in an improved rate of survival, according to a study in the November 17 issue of JAMA. The study is being released early online because it will be presented at the American Heart Association's annual meeting.

16 Nov 2010

Toshiba launches RADREX-i Standard digital radiographic system

Obtaining advanced diagnostic imaging equipment to improve workflow and provide highly accurate diagnoses in a cost-effective manner is a requirement for healthcare facilities today. To meet this challenge in X-ray imaging, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. introduces the RADREX™-i Standard, a digital radiographic (DR) system to provide technologists with a straightforward, easy-to-use system.

16 Nov 2010

Ingenuity collaborates with Sage to enhance predictive disease networks

Ingenuity Systems, a leading provider of information solutions for life science researchers, today announced a new collaboration with Sage Bionetworks, a non-profit leader in predictive disease network research.

16 Nov 2010

SMI launches high-speed remote eye tracker

Just in time for the SfN Neuroscience 2010 Conference in San Diego, USA, SMI launches the RED500. The RED500 is the world's first high-performance and high-speed remote eye tracker, with 500Hz sampling rate, binocular tracking and a large tracking range.

16 Nov 2010

Gore REDUCE Clinical Study investigates PFO in stroke patients

W. L. Gore & Associates today joined the US principal investigators for the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study in reaffirming their commitment to the study of Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) in stroke patients using the GORE HELEX Septal Occluder.

16 Nov 2010

Argon enters licensing agreement with Rex Medical for UltraStream catheter

Argon Medical Devices, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive licensing agreement with Rex Medical, LP for exclusive rights to market and distribute the UltraStream chronic dialysis catheter on a global basis.

16 Nov 2010

PubDNA Finder search engine links biomedical articles to nucleic acid sequences

Researchers from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid's Biomedical Informatics Group based at the Facultad de Informática have created a tool called PubDNA Finder. This tool is the first search engine specialized in linking biomedical articles to nucleic acid sequences.

16 Nov 2010