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Advanced Instruments launches three new levels of Osmometer Standard Solutions

Advanced Instruments is pleased to introduce three new levels of Osmometer Standard Solutions to its product offering. The 200, 400 and 1000 mOsm/kg H20 level standards are NIST- traceable salt solutions that are packaged in 2mL ampules, 10 ampules per box. The kits are available for immediate release.

31 Mar 2010

CHS receives AAAHC accreditation for two new HybridHealth onsite health centers

Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. (CHS), a leading national workforce health management company specializing in onsite health care solutions, received a coveted accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for two of its new HybridHealthSM onsite health centers. In just thirteen months from the completion of construction to their accreditation, the Choose Health Wellness Center at Hewitt Associates in Lincolnshire, Illinois, as well as an onsite health center at a company in Texas, accomplished top ratings in all AAAHC's core standards.

31 Mar 2010

Study comparing Plasma Disc Decompression with epidural steroid injections for lumbar disc herniation

ArthroCare Corp., a leader in developing state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical products, announced today the publication of an important clinical trial demonstrating that patients treated with ArthroCare's Plasma Disc Decompression (PDD) products experienced reduced pain and better quality of life scores compared to patients treated with the current standard care, epidural steroid injections.

31 Mar 2010

gloStream launches gloDNA 100% Stimulus Guarantee

gloStream, maker of gloEMR and gloPM – the only electronic medical record software and practice management applications with Microsoft® Office built right in – today announced the gloDNA 100% Stimulus Guarantee.

31 Mar 2010

INADA introduces new Sogno DreamWave Spa Massage Chair

World-leading distributor of massage chairs INADA, announced today its new Sogno DreamWave Spa Massage Chair in partnership with European Touch, the leading manufacturer of whirlpool pedicure spas.

31 Mar 2010

Study finds groundbreaking technology in TechniScan's Warm Bath Ultrasound promising

TechniScan, Inc.'s unique whole breast ultrasound technology, which provides a comfortable, radiation-free method for assessment of breast lesions was part of a scientific presentation at the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) conference in Las Vegas last week.

31 Mar 2010

Implementation of Verisk Health's Explorer solution helps lower healthcare spending by 14%

Verisk Health, Inc., announced today that Strategic Benefit Solutions (SBS) lowered healthcare spending by 14 percent for one of its health plan clients by implementing Verisk Health's Explorer solution. Verisk Health is a global leader in identifying, analyzing, and predicting healthcare risk. SBS is a health and welfare benefits brokerage and consulting firm.

31 Mar 2010

Bright light therapy box for SAD, depression, bipolar disorder and sleep problems

Alaska Northern Lights manufactures a bright light therapy box that aids in treating chronic health problems such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), depression, bipolar disorder and sleep problems. Sufferers of SAD, a form of clinical depression, include up to 25 percent of those living in northern latitudes who experience varying degrees of SAD during winter months when there is less natural light. Night shift workers are also susceptible to SAD which affects over one third of the population, or about 10.8 million Americans.

31 Mar 2010

International pharmaceutical company orders Microsoft Dynamics AX for Process Industries from Acando

“Acando has extensive experience from projects in the life science sector. When we combine that with our deep application knowledge, we are hard to beat”

31 Mar 2010

Community Health Network enhances pediatric imaging with Bore-Less Oasis and RADAR technology

Bore-Less Oasis and RADAR technology enable Community Health Network to enhance their pediatric MRI capability.

31 Mar 2010

Sanofi Pasteur accelerates deployment of Intercim's Pertinence Suite MOM software solution

Intercim, announces that Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of the Sanofi-aventis Group, is accelerating the use of Pertinence Suite, Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) software solution, within the European and North American sites of the worldwide leader of vaccines.

31 Mar 2010

Vantage Communications becomes agency of record for ImThera Medical

Vantage Communications, an award-winning global PR firm, today announced that it is the agency of record for ImThera Medical, Inc. Within a few months, Vantage Communications successfully promoted ImThera and its medical device technology with original coverage garnered in top-tier publications such as Neurotech Insights, ENToday, The Gray Sheet, Sleep Review, Respiratory & Sleep Management, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Device Daily, and medGadget.

31 Mar 2010

Guided Therapeutics' LightTouch Cervical Scanner demonstrates increased detection of disease over Pap tests

The Guided Therapeutics, Inc. LightTouch™ Cervical Scanner increased detection of significant disease over Pap tests in women seen in a busy private practice setting, according to results of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration pivotal clinical trial presented at the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology biennial meeting.

31 Mar 2010

Fairbanks Institute and BioServe to co-market next generation biorepository, INbank

The Fairbanks Institute for Healthy Communities, the Indianapolis not-for-profit organization working to improve community health, and BioServe, a global provider of biomaterial and genetic research services, today announced that they will co-market INbank™, a next generation biorepository that was recently launched by The Fairbanks Institute.

31 Mar 2010

BVA unveils wide-view neurostimulator concept, prototype bionic eye

Bionic Vision Australia today unveils their wide-view neurostimulator concept - a bionic eye that will be implanted into Australia's first recipient of the technology.

31 Mar 2010

Canon launches REALiS SX7 Mark II D with DICOM Simulation Mode

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the latest addition to the award-winning REALiS Multimedia Projector lineup, the SX7 Mark II D with DICOM Simulation Mode. In the medical-education field viewing monochrome digital X-Rays, CAT Scans and MRI's with accurate color and precise detail is of the highest importance and the REALiS SX7 Mark II D is able to meet this need on a scale much larger than traditional monitors.

31 Mar 2010

AgaMatrix, sanofi-aventis announce long-term partnership for BGM solutions

AgaMatrix, Inc. and sanofi-aventis today announced that they have signed a long-term agreement for the development, supply and commercialization of blood glucose monitoring (BGM) solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, AgaMatrix and sanofi-aventis will co-develop innovative solutions in diabetes management that incorporate AgaMatrix's WaveSense™ technology. Sanofi-aventis will commercialize through its Global Diabetes Division such integrated solutions for patients with diabetes, along with current sanofi-aventis insulins and delivery devices.

31 Mar 2010

Roche Diagnostics' CoaguChek XS Plus system granted CLIA-waived status

Roche Diagnostics announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted CLIA-waived status to the CoaguChek® XS Plus system, a point-of-care anticoagulation monitor that offers connectivity and data management tools to help healthcare professionals manage PT/INR (blood clotting time) testing.

From Roche Sequencing and Life Science 31 Mar 2010

Gore launches new consumer website to serve as patient resource on AAA

W. L. Gore & Associates announced the launch of a new consumer website, http://www.ultimatesaaave.com, which will serve as an enhanced patient resource on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.

31 Mar 2010

Cambridge Heart's fourth-quarter total revenue down 20%

Cambridge Heart, Inc., today reported results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. Full financial statements and corresponding commentary can be found in the Company's Form 10-K, which is expected to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2010.

31 Mar 2010

Device / Technology News

Advanced Instruments launches three new levels of Osmometer Standard Solutions

CHS receives AAAHC accreditation for two new HybridHealth onsite health centers

Study comparing Plasma Disc Decompression with epidural steroid injections for lumbar disc herniation

gloStream launches gloDNA 100% Stimulus Guarantee

INADA introduces new Sogno DreamWave Spa Massage Chair

Study finds groundbreaking technology in TechniScan's Warm Bath Ultrasound promising

Implementation of Verisk Health's Explorer solution helps lower healthcare spending by 14%

Bright light therapy box for SAD, depression, bipolar disorder and sleep problems

International pharmaceutical company orders Microsoft Dynamics AX for Process Industries from Acando

Community Health Network enhances pediatric imaging with Bore-Less Oasis and RADAR technology

Sanofi Pasteur accelerates deployment of Intercim's Pertinence Suite MOM software solution

Vantage Communications becomes agency of record for ImThera Medical

Guided Therapeutics' LightTouch Cervical Scanner demonstrates increased detection of disease over Pap tests

Fairbanks Institute and BioServe to co-market next generation biorepository, INbank

BVA unveils wide-view neurostimulator concept, prototype bionic eye

Canon launches REALiS SX7 Mark II D with DICOM Simulation Mode

AgaMatrix, sanofi-aventis announce long-term partnership for BGM solutions

Roche Diagnostics' CoaguChek XS Plus system granted CLIA-waived status

Gore launches new consumer website to serve as patient resource on AAA

Cambridge Heart's fourth-quarter total revenue down 20%

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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