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MIT Libraries, BioMed Central set up automatic feed of MIT articles using SWORD protocol

BioMed Central, the leading open access publisher, has worked with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Libraries to develop an automated system that uses the latest technology to automatically populate MIT's digital repository, DSpace@MIT, with the official version of articles by MIT researchers that have been published in BioMed Central's journals.

3 May 2010

RaySearch Laboratories restructures license agreement with Varian Medical Systems

RaySearch Laboratories AB announces today that the license agreement with Varian Medical Systems has been restructured to add one new product, strengthen the collaborative product development efforts, and make it easier to add new capabilities and features to Varian's Eclipse™ treatment planning system. Eclipse software currently incorporates three RaySearch developments, including tools for biological evaluation, biological optimization, and conformal optimization.

3 May 2010

PEAK Surgical announces positive results from two PRECISE Clinical Studies for breast cancer diagnosis

PEAK Surgical, Inc. today announced positive results from two of its ongoing PRECISE Clinical Studies (Pulsed Plasma Radiofrequency to ReduCe Thermal Injury and Improve Surgical HEaling) demonstrating the clinical benefits of using the PEAK PlasmaBlade® tissue dissection device during lumpectomy for the diagnosis of breast cancer. The study findings were presented at the 11th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBS) in poster sessions.

3 May 2010

ExacTrac SV system allows precise targeting of radiotherapy using real-time X-ray images

A system that allows precise targeting of radiotherapy using real-time X-ray images has allowed French doctors to increase the dose of radiation they administered to lung and liver cancers while minimizing harm to nearby healthy tissue, researchers report at the 2nd European Lung Cancer Conference.

3 May 2010

BSGI improves breast cancer detection

A new study, presented at the American Society of Breast Surgeons Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, found that Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) is highly accurate in monitoring the response of breast cancers to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

3 May 2010

New 3-D mapping and labeling system reduces scan time and improves work flow

Researchers have developed an automated 3-D mapping and labeling system that reduces scan time and improves the work flow, efficiency, and accuracy of routine freehand ultrasound exams, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

3 May 2010

Searchable database on chemical hazard, exposure and toxicity data now available

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making it easier to find chemical information online. EPA is releasing a database, called ToxRefDB, which allows scientists and the interested public to search and download thousands of toxicity testing results on hundreds of chemicals.

3 May 2010

BioMedica Diagnostics’ flagship product monitors heart disease

BioMedica Diagnostics Inc, a company that uses innovative technology to link the medical needs of developed countries with those of less advantaged populations is growing.

3 May 2010

CACS used to improve classification of risk for prediction of coronary heart disease events

Use of a score based on the amount of calcium in coronary arteries in addition to traditional risk factors improved the classification of risk for prediction of coronary heart disease events, and placed more individuals in the most extreme risk categories, according to a study in the April 28 issue of JAMA.

3 May 2010

FDA approves Abbott Prism Chagas test to screen blood, tissue and organ donors for T. cruzi

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a second test to screen blood, tissue and organ donors for a blood-borne parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi that causes Chagas disease, a serious and potentially fatal parasitic infection.

3 May 2010

New tool may help neurologists predict candidates for organ donation

A new tool may help neurologists predict which coma patients may be candidates for organ donation, according to a study published in the April 27, 2010, print issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

3 May 2010

New 4-D software program promises to improve treatment of lung cancer: Researchers

A new 4-dimensional software program promises to improve the treatment of lung cancer by allowing doctors to take the movement of breathing into account when administering radiotherapy, researchers announced today at the 2nd European Lung Cancer Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

30 Apr 2010

MicroCHIPS receives 2010 Edison Best New Product Award for Illume System

MicroCHIPS, Inc., a developer of intelligent implant systems, today announced that it has received a 2010 Edison Best New Product Award for its Illume product. The product was awarded Gold in the Science and Medical Category, recognizing the benefit that it will bring to millions of people with diabetes who must manage their blood sugar intensively to stay healthy.

30 Apr 2010

ViaSmart introduces PowerCaddy and TechTote for patient safety

ViaSmart announces its latest products, the PowerCaddy and the TechTote. Designed specifically to assist health care professionals in positively identifying both the patient and the specimen collected, the PowerCaddy carries and protects a PDA (hand-held computer) and a mobile printer in a lightweight, durable tote.

30 Apr 2010

Stanford University's Herzenberg Lab wins 2010 Laureate in Computerworld Honors Program

Stanford University's Herzenberg Laboratory is a 2010 Laureate in the prestigious Computerworld Honors Program. SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services, announced the award today.

30 Apr 2010

FDA grants marketing clearance for Immucor's NEO automated blood bank instrument

Immucor, Inc., a global leader in providing automated instrument-reagent systems to the blood transfusion industry, today announced that its fourth generation automated instrument, NEO™, has been cleared for marketing in the U.S. by the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"). NEO is a fully automated blood bank instrument designed to meet the needs of high volume laboratories.

30 Apr 2010

Boston Scientific to present multiple clinical abstracts on its endoscopy products at DDW 2010

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced that multiple clinical abstracts examining the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of its SpyGlass Direct Visualization System, Radial Jaw 4 Biopsy Forceps and WallFlex Duodenal Stent will be presented at Digestive Disease Week, May 1 – 5 in New Orleans.

30 Apr 2010

Nuclear Pharm-Assist device for patients seeking care for cardiac, cancer diseases

Positron Corporation is a molecular imaging solutions company focused on Nuclear Cardiology states that its proprietary product line also includes unique solutions for the oncology community designed to enhance its position in this industry.

30 Apr 2010

Data mining of hospital information can help identify MDROs: Asolva

Infection control within hospitals is a huge and growing problem. A recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that conditions caused by healthcare associated infections killed 48,000 people and increased healthcare costs by $8.1 billion in 2006 alone.

30 Apr 2010

IRIDEX commences commercial shipment of IQ 532 laser systems

IRIDEX Corporation, today announced the commencement of commercial shipment of the IQ 532 laser systems. The IQ 532 is a high-power, 532 nm, dual port multi-purpose laser system for use by ophthalmologists to treat sight-threatening eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma; and for use by otolaryngologists to correct certain types of conductive hearing loss.

30 Apr 2010

Device / Technology News

MIT Libraries, BioMed Central set up automatic feed of MIT articles using SWORD protocol

RaySearch Laboratories restructures license agreement with Varian Medical Systems

PEAK Surgical announces positive results from two PRECISE Clinical Studies for breast cancer diagnosis

ExacTrac SV system allows precise targeting of radiotherapy using real-time X-ray images

BSGI improves breast cancer detection

New 3-D mapping and labeling system reduces scan time and improves work flow

Searchable database on chemical hazard, exposure and toxicity data now available

BioMedica Diagnostics’ flagship product monitors heart disease

CACS used to improve classification of risk for prediction of coronary heart disease events

FDA approves Abbott Prism Chagas test to screen blood, tissue and organ donors for T. cruzi

New tool may help neurologists predict candidates for organ donation

New 4-D software program promises to improve treatment of lung cancer: Researchers

MicroCHIPS receives 2010 Edison Best New Product Award for Illume System

ViaSmart introduces PowerCaddy and TechTote for patient safety

Stanford University's Herzenberg Lab wins 2010 Laureate in Computerworld Honors Program

FDA grants marketing clearance for Immucor's NEO automated blood bank instrument

Boston Scientific to present multiple clinical abstracts on its endoscopy products at DDW 2010

Nuclear Pharm-Assist device for patients seeking care for cardiac, cancer diseases

Data mining of hospital information can help identify MDROs: Asolva

IRIDEX commences commercial shipment of IQ 532 laser systems

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