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A1C lab test can help in combating diabetes

Approximately 57 million Americans are on the brink of diabetes. Yet research tells us that there is much we can do to keep it from progressing to full-blown diabetes. Lab tests can help us get a grip on the disease, says the American Clinical Laboratory Association President Alan Mertz.

24 Feb 2010

SRI International awarded $3.8M BARDA contract to develop a radiation assessment device

SRI International, an independent nonprofit research and development institute, has received a $3.8M contract from the Department of Health and Human Services Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). SRI will research and develop a device to triage individuals who may have been exposed to ionizing radiation after a radiological or nuclear incident.

24 Feb 2010

FDA grants EUA for Longhorn Influenza A/H1N1-09 Prime RRT-PCR Assay in CLIA high complexity laboratories

Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics today announced it has been granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Longhorn Influenza A/H1N1-09 Prime RRT-PCR Assay™ in CLIA high complexity laboratories. . The Longhorn Influenza A/H1N1-09 Prime RRT-PCR Assay™ is a ready-use assay that requires no mixing prior to use and has been authorized for use on the ABI 7500.

24 Feb 2010

New genetic analysis system for forensic DNA testing laboratories launched

Life Technologies Corporation today announced the launch of a new genetic analysis system designed to optimize data quality and deliver increased reliability, performance, quality assurance and ease-of-use specifically for forensic DNA testing laboratories.

24 Feb 2010

Government, with billions in loans, bets electronic medical records can improve care

The New York Times reports that electronic health records hold potential for major improvements in health outcomes for patients as the federal government puts a renewed emphasis on implementing and digitizing patients' information. "President Obama's economic stimulus included $19.2 billion for health information technology, and a number of hospital systems around the country are taking advantage of this financial incentive and investing their own money to foster the creation and use of electronic records that are expected to improve the quality, efficiency and safety of medical care."

23 Feb 2010

FDA grants Diagnostic Hybrids emergency use authorization for 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Virus ID Kit

Diagnostic Hybrids, a Quidel Company has received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its D3® UltraTM 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Virus ID Kit, a monoclonal antibody fluorescent staining kit for the specific identification of 2009 H1N1 influenza A in direct patient specimens or incubated tissue cultures.

23 Feb 2010

BD Biosciences initiates next-generation flow cytometer

BD Biosciences, a segment of BD, announced today the launch of the BD FACSAria™ III Cell Sorting System, a next-generation flow cytometer with the ability to run complex multicolor experiments using up to six lasers.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 23 Feb 2010

Cantimer, Advanced Instruments announce license and product development agreement

Cantimer, Inc., and Advanced Instruments, Inc. today jointly announced that the two companies had signed a license and product development agreement. Under the terms of the license agreement, Advanced Instruments received an exclusive license to Cantimer's unique sensor technology for select applications in the biotech market.

23 Feb 2010

Access Systems awarded $3.5M contract to support HHS FTS2001-Networx Transition Program Management Office

Access Systems, Inc. (ACCESS), an information technology (IT) solutions provider, has been awarded a $3.5M contract by GSA's National Capital Region to support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) FTS2001-Networx Transition Program Management Office. ACCESS and team partner, BCCP Consulting, LLC, will assist HHS to conduct Fair Opportunity for selecting the Networx vendors that will provide telecommunications and associated professional services to the HHS OPDIVs.

23 Feb 2010

Study proves accuracy of MTWA non-invasive test in identifying patients at risk of arrhythmic events and SCD

Cambridge Heart, Inc., today announced that results of a clinical study presented at the 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Belgian Society of Cardiology in Brussels, Belgium, reinforce the value of the Microvolt T-wave Alternans (MTWA) as an accurate non-invasive test to identify patients at risk of arrhythmic events and sudden cardiac death (SCD).

23 Feb 2010

Menssana Research develops 85% accurate breath test for pulmonary tuberculosis

A new breath test can detect active pulmonary tuberculosis, according to a report to be published in the journal "Tuberculosis."

23 Feb 2010

Catheter insertion technology patent acquired by Acacia Research subsidiary

Acacia Research Corporation announced today that a subsidiary has acquired patents for catheter insertion technology.

23 Feb 2010

Simple test to check personal cholesterol levels

CardioChek® test system is used by Americans and people in 100 countries around the world to test personal cholesterol levels. Simple, reliable and fast, CardioChek is manufactured by Indianapolis company Polymer Technology Systems, Inc., a leading global provider of point-of-care diagnostic products to the healthcare industry. On February 15th the CardioChek test system was featured on Lifetime Channel’s program, “The Balancing Act,” and will air again on February 22nd and March 15th.

23 Feb 2010

USPSTF mammography recommendations: Avon Foundation for Women survey confirms states denying coverage

A recent Avon Foundation for Women survey confirms what the American College of Radiology and other experts warned would happen: states are using deeply flawed and widely discredited U.S. Preventative Services Task Force mammography recommendations to deny women coverage for mammograms, and many women are foregoing long proven, life-saving mammography care based on the mistaken USPSTF recommendations.

23 Feb 2010

NewCardio's CardioBip technology for remote wireless monitoring demonstrates reliable detection of AF

NewCardio, Inc., a cardiac diagnostic technology provider, announced today that the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) has accepted an abstract detailing the superior performance of NewCardio's patented CardioBip™ technology for remote wireless monitoring and detection of atrial fibrillation (AF). The study results, which discuss the use of CardioBip for improved AF monitoring and detection, are scheduled for oral presentation at the Heart Rhythm Society 31st Annual Scientific Sessions, May 12-15, 2010, in Denver, Colorado.

23 Feb 2010

Healthland's EMR solution product enhancements to be showcased at 2010 HIMSS Conference

Healthland, America's market leader of healthcare information solutions for small community and critical access hospitals, today announced it will exhibit at the 2010 Annual HIMSS Conference and Exhibit, March 1- 4, 2010, in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center. At the event, Healthland will conduct product demonstrations including its new Emergency Department Information System and Healthland Analytics, report results from a recent customer survey about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and meaningful use, and announce recent client success stories.

23 Feb 2010

Innovative 3-D interactive anatomy learning tools

Elsevier, the world's leading content provider of science and health information, today announced the availability of the InteractElsevier Series. Powered by CyberAnatomy, an Iowa-based company that creates interactive learning systems for students, the innovative 3-D interactive anatomy series applies advanced gaming technology to reviewing, learning and teaching anatomy. InteractElsevier has two levels of offerings - Web interactive (online) and virtual reality (stereoscopic).

23 Feb 2010

OUTCOME, REACH Call partner to integrate stroke-telemedicine data into Get With The Guidelines–Stroke program

Outcome Sciences, Inc., the leading provider of patient registries, studies, and technologies for evaluating real-world outcomes, and REACH Call, the leading provider of web-based telemedicine services, today announced a partnership to integrate stroke-telemedicine data into the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke program.

23 Feb 2010

HealthPort announces addition of eDelivery to ROI process

HealthPort, a top-25 company in the healthcare information technology industry, today announced that it has added electronic delivery functionality (eDelivery) to its release of information (ROI) process. In compliance with HIPAA mandates under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s (ARRA) HITECH provision, the new eDelivery functionality allows healthcare facilities with HealthPort ROI outsourced or Partner services the ability to quickly and easily fulfill medical record requests for patients who want to receive them electronically.

23 Feb 2010

Northern Michigan Regional Hospital selects Medicity for implementing HIE

Medicity – the standard for health information exchange (HIE) solutions that empower physicians, hospitals and communities to improve care collaboration – today reported that Northern Michigan Regional Hospital has selected Medicity to electronically exchange health information among its hospitals and physicians across the 22 counties it serves. The health system, which was named to the 2009/2010 Most Wired list by Hospitals & Health Networks magazine, cites health information exchange (HIE) as a vital initiative toward realizing its strategic plan for patient-centered care and meeting meaningful use requirements.

23 Feb 2010

Device / Technology News

A1C lab test can help in combating diabetes

SRI International awarded $3.8M BARDA contract to develop a radiation assessment device

FDA grants EUA for Longhorn Influenza A/H1N1-09 Prime RRT-PCR Assay in CLIA high complexity laboratories

New genetic analysis system for forensic DNA testing laboratories launched

Government, with billions in loans, bets electronic medical records can improve care

FDA grants Diagnostic Hybrids emergency use authorization for 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Virus ID Kit

BD Biosciences initiates next-generation flow cytometer

Cantimer, Advanced Instruments announce license and product development agreement

Access Systems awarded $3.5M contract to support HHS FTS2001-Networx Transition Program Management Office

Study proves accuracy of MTWA non-invasive test in identifying patients at risk of arrhythmic events and SCD

Menssana Research develops 85% accurate breath test for pulmonary tuberculosis

Catheter insertion technology patent acquired by Acacia Research subsidiary

Simple test to check personal cholesterol levels

USPSTF mammography recommendations: Avon Foundation for Women survey confirms states denying coverage

NewCardio's CardioBip technology for remote wireless monitoring demonstrates reliable detection of AF

Healthland's EMR solution product enhancements to be showcased at 2010 HIMSS Conference

Innovative 3-D interactive anatomy learning tools

OUTCOME, REACH Call partner to integrate stroke-telemedicine data into Get With The Guidelines–Stroke program

HealthPort announces addition of eDelivery to ROI process

Northern Michigan Regional Hospital selects Medicity for implementing HIE

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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