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caprotec bioanalytics closes EUR 4 million Series B Financing Round

caprotec bioanalytics GmbH today announced the closing of a EUR 4 million ($5.1M) Series B Financing Round with existing investors Creathor Venture, IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft, ERP Startfonds, and well-known private investors. The proceeds will enable further development and marketing of the Company's proprietary CCMS (Capture Compound Mass Spectrometry) platform technology for analyzing complex protein mixtures.

14 May 2010

UGA researchers discover SERS method to identify rotavirus strains, genotypes

Using nanotechnology and a patented signal enhancing technique developed at the University of Georgia, UGA researchers have discovered a rapid, sensitive and cost-effective method to detect and identify a number of rotavirus strains and genotypes in less than one minute with greater than 96 percent accuracy.

14 May 2010

Study results of Cameron Health's S-ICD- System published online in NEJM

Cameron Health, Inc. today announced the publication of study results online in the New England Journal of Medicine highlighting the development and potential benefits of the company's S-ICD- System, the first minimally invasive, subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator, for the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest.

14 May 2010

Response Genetics first-quarter total revenue up 140%

Response Genetics Inc., a company focused on the development and sale of molecular diagnostic tests for cancer, today announced its consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

14 May 2010

GE Healthymagination Fund invests $5M in CardioDx

GE Healthcare, the healthcare business of GE and CardioDx, a pioneer in cardiovascular genomic diagnostics, announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic alliance to advance and co-develop diagnostic technologies to improve the care and management of patients with cardiovascular disease.

14 May 2010

MitoSciences awarded $590,000 to support development of companion diagnostic tests for antiviral drugs

MitoSciences announces that it has just been awarded $590,000 by the National Institutes of Health to support the development of companion diagnostic tests for antiviral drugs. The award was made after competitive scientific review and was issued under The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

14 May 2010

Celsis IVT settles LiverPool patent infringement suit, XenoTech to stop sale of CryoXTreme products

Celsis International Ltd. announced today that Celsis In Vitro, Inc. has reached a settlement agreement with XenoTech, LLC, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., and Sekisui Medical Co. Ltd. in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Celsis IVT on February 2, 2010.

14 May 2010

Boston Scientific's ACUITY Break-Away Lead Delivery System receives FDA clearance

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance of the ACUITY Break-Away Lead Delivery System for use with cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers, both of which treat heart failure.

14 May 2010

TechniScan awarded U.S. Patent for 3-D, Warm Bath Ultrasound system

A newly awarded U.S. Patent will protect TechniScan, Inc's., novel way to image, biopsy and treat breast cancer.

13 May 2010

Stereotaxis to be featured prominently in 31st HRS

Stereotaxis' safety and efficacy in the treatment of patients with complex arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and congenital heart defects will be featured prominently in the scientific program of the 31st Annual Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions in Denver, Colorado. Eight podium presentations and eight posters will underscore the broad clinical leadership that Stereotaxis has achieved in the treatment of patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias.

13 May 2010

CyGene Laboratories reports heightened interest in at-home genetic testing

CyGene Laboratories Inc. today announced that it has experienced unprecedented levels of interest and requests for information following recent media coverage of Walgreens' decision to offer genetics testing kits supplied by Pathway Genomics in certain of their retail stores.

13 May 2010

Researchers to discuss various implications for personalized medicine during one-day symposium

On May 27, researchers with the National Human Genome Research Institute and the National Cancer Institute, along with Group Health Cooperative in Seattle and Henry Ford Health System, will debate and discuss that question during the one-day symposium "Multiplex Initiative: Implications for Personalized Medicine."

13 May 2010

e-Volution-TREAT system simplifies mental health care planning in Ontario and beyond

Mental health, the second leading cause of disability and premature death in Canada, impacts the lives of every Canadian, much like technology. Mental health and technology are now being brought together with an innovative tool developed by University of Toronto Bloomberg nursing researchers in collaboration with Toronto-based software development company HInext and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

13 May 2010

Robotic surgery keeps features intact in head, neck cancer removal procedures

Surgeons who perform procedures to remove head and neck cancers often work for six to eight hours on what is typically major, invasive surgery, which many times comes with facial disfigurement and debilitating side effects for the patient.

13 May 2010

Study compares outcome of popular esophageal stents in patients with dysphagia

Less than 50% of patients with esophageal carcinoma are suitable for surgery at the time of diagnosis. Most of these patients present with locally advanced or metastatic disease and/or significant comorbidities. In such circumstances, the only therapeutic option is palliative care to treat dysphagia and prevent respiratory complications secondary to aspiration. Self-expanding metal stents have been proven effective for palliation of dysphagia in patients with esophageal carcinoma, tracheo-esophageal fistulas or anastomotic leaks.

13 May 2010

New Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary valve helps congenital heart defect patients avoid multiple surgeries

Congenital heart defects are the most common type of major birth defect in the U.S., affecting about 25,000 babies each year. Now, a new valve being used at the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Congenital Heart Center can help patients delay or avoid multiple surgeries.

13 May 2010

St. Jude Medical to display new products, clinical solutions at Heart Rhythm 2010

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, today announced it will display a number of new products and clinical solutions from the company's Cardiac Rhythm Management and Atrial Fibrillation Divisions at Heart Rhythm 2010, the Heart Rhythm Society's 31st Annual Scientific Sessions.

13 May 2010

Tripos releases SYBYL-X 1.1 molecular modeling suite

Tripos®, a leading provider of drug discovery informatics products and services, today announced the release and general availability of SYBYL-X Version 1.1. This new release focuses on enhancing research productivity for scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, flavors and fragrances, and related industries, featuring faster navigation, new menus and toolbars, and new ways to approach life science molecular discovery projects. Previous SYBYL versions have been the benchmark for the industry in molecular modeling, and customers using this new, next generation version have given it high marks.

13 May 2010

Atherotech to showcase VAP Cholesterol Test at NLA Scientific Sessions 2010

Atherotech Inc. will exhibit its VAP® Cholesterol Test in booth #102 at the National Lipid Association (NLA) Scientific Sessions 2010. The meeting takes place May 13-16 at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers in Chicago.

13 May 2010

PositiveID files provisional patent covering glucose level RF sensing technology

PositiveID Corporation announced today that it has filed a provisional patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office covering the interface between a radio frequency ("RF") powered resonant electromechanical drive and the fluids in the interstitial space of a patient for continuous detection of glucose levels in a patient. The interface employs a resonant electromechanical drive for mass sensing and RF communication of glucose levels.

13 May 2010

Device / Technology News

caprotec bioanalytics closes EUR 4 million Series B Financing Round

UGA researchers discover SERS method to identify rotavirus strains, genotypes

Study results of Cameron Health's S-ICD- System published online in NEJM

Response Genetics first-quarter total revenue up 140%

GE Healthymagination Fund invests $5M in CardioDx

MitoSciences awarded $590,000 to support development of companion diagnostic tests for antiviral drugs

Celsis IVT settles LiverPool patent infringement suit, XenoTech to stop sale of CryoXTreme products

Boston Scientific's ACUITY Break-Away Lead Delivery System receives FDA clearance

TechniScan awarded U.S. Patent for 3-D, Warm Bath Ultrasound system

Stereotaxis to be featured prominently in 31st HRS

CyGene Laboratories reports heightened interest in at-home genetic testing

Researchers to discuss various implications for personalized medicine during one-day symposium

e-Volution-TREAT system simplifies mental health care planning in Ontario and beyond

Robotic surgery keeps features intact in head, neck cancer removal procedures

Study compares outcome of popular esophageal stents in patients with dysphagia

New Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary valve helps congenital heart defect patients avoid multiple surgeries

St. Jude Medical to display new products, clinical solutions at Heart Rhythm 2010

Tripos releases SYBYL-X 1.1 molecular modeling suite

Atherotech to showcase VAP Cholesterol Test at NLA Scientific Sessions 2010

PositiveID files provisional patent covering glucose level RF sensing technology

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The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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