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Pathway Genomics launches new campaign to highlight the benefits of genetic testing services

Pathway Genomics™ (www.PATHWAY.com), a privately held, venture-backed company, today launched a new campaign designed to facilitate discussions around consumer genetic testing services. Called ‘DNA Conversation Starters,’ Pathway will address a range of topics about genetic testing, further educating members of the media, the genetic testing community, and consumers about the benefits of genetic testing services and the depth of information obtained from Pathway’s Genetic Health and Ancestry tests.

13 Jan 2010

ProtoKinetix’ AAGP raises hope for treatment of diabetes

Independent studies done by universities and corporations have illustrated a remarkable increase in the yield of viable stem cells after cryopreservation using AAGP™ in the freeze-thaw process. One future approach to increasing diabetics’ insulin production is related to an ability to convert their stem cells into islet cells for transplantation. The feasibility of this procedure is dependent upon the amount of functioning islet cells that can be derived from the patient’s stem cells. This is where AAGP™ can make a very beneficial contribution.

13 Jan 2010

FDA, Biovista to collaborate in analysis of drug side effects

Biovista Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has licensed its technology platform to help analyze, identify, and better understand the way certain drugs can cause harmful side effects.

13 Jan 2010

DIIG: CTS signs new agreement to provide Teleradiology services to a hospital in south-western Ontario

Diagnostic Imaging International Corp. announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Canadian Teleradiology Services ("CTS"), has entered into a new agreement to provide Teleradiology services to a hospital in south-western Ontario.

13 Jan 2010

Denmark's digital health system could pave way for U.S.

The New York Times reports that "using medical devices and notebook computers, patients can see doctors without leaving home, and have the information automatically logged into electronic records."

13 Jan 2010

Positive results from Asthmatx's AIR2 Trial published in AJRCCM

Asthmatx Inc., developer of bronchial thermoplasty with the Alair® System, announced today the publication of positive results from its pivotal study, the Asthma Intervention Research 2 (AIR2) Trial, in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (AJRCCM).

13 Jan 2010

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center researchers enter into research collaboration with Dow AgroSciences

Researchers working at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center have entered into a research collaboration with Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, to study how its EXZACTTM Precision Technology can help improve the root crop cassava for millions of people living in developing countries.

13 Jan 2010

SEDLine acquires Hospira's BFM business

SEDLine™, Inc., announced today that it has acquired the brain function monitoring business of Hospira, Inc.. Privately held and backed with an investment from Masimo Corporation, SEDLine, Inc., based in Irvine, California, was formed with the mission to advance neuromonitoring technologies to improve the care of patients under anesthesia or sedation.

13 Jan 2010

European trial casts doubt over the viability of prostate cancer screening

A large European trial has cast doubt over the viability of prostate cancer screening, concluding that one in eight men receive a positive test result when they do not have the disease.

13 Jan 2010

NitricBio chooses Clinipace Worldwide to manage and conduct two phase 3 trials

Clinipace Worldwide, a global technology-driven clinical research organization (CRO), announced today that NitricBio has selected the company to manage and deploy multiple studies in support of medical applications of topical nitric oxide gas (gNO).

13 Jan 2010

Thames Valley Cancer Network implements ARIA system for Medical Oncology

A chemotherapy software solution that enables patients to become more involved in managing their own care has been successfully rolled out across a network of hospitals in the UK. The Thames Valley Cancer Network has implemented Aria for Medical Oncology™ from Varian Medical Systems and already has more than 850 clinical staff routinely using the system.

12 Jan 2010

AMA awards unique CPT code for Cylex' ImmuKnow assay

Cylex Incorporated® announced today that the American Medical Association (AMA) CPT Editorial Panel approved the creation of new CPT coding based on the uniqueness, clinical value and widespread use of ImmuKnow, and the fact that existing CPT codes insufficiently captured all steps and costs of testing.

12 Jan 2010

Omnia Biologics and Biotech Experts announce deal for manufacturing and process development services

Biologics contract manufacturer Omnia Biologics, Inc. (Omnia) (Rockville, MD) and biologics manufacturing and process development consultants Biotech Experts, Inc. (Clarksburg, MD) today announced a deal for manufacturing and process development services.

12 Jan 2010

Enrollment complete in Dune Medical Devices' MarginProbe pivotal clinical trial

Dune Medical Devices today announced the completion of patient enrollment in the MarginProbe™ pivotal clinical trial. The MarginProbe procedure provides surgeons with real-time detection of cancer at the edges of the tissue removed during breast conservation surgery (BCS), which is the only way to ensure the complete removal of the tumor from the breast. The randomized, controlled trial includes 664 women who underwent BCS at one of 21 leading medical facilities, with 18 in the US and three in Israel.

12 Jan 2010

ARKRAY's Assure Platinum Blood Glucose Monitoring System launched in the U.S.

ARKRAY, Inc., the world's 5th largest manufacturer of diabetes self-monitoring systems, has officially launched the new Assure Platinum Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

12 Jan 2010

Quantros' application for fulfilling complex reporting requirements of MMSEA Section 111

Quantros announces the availability of MMSEA Manager, an application facilitating the online reporting of claims data required by CMS for Medicare clients who are part of a lawsuit and/or an ongoing medical payment or settlement. Testing and optional submission of MMSEA claim input files began January 1, 2010, with mandatory submission beginning April 1, 2010. The application is the latest addition to the Quantros Safety and Risk Management (SRM) product family.

12 Jan 2010

Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust implements Picis software solutions

Picis today announced that Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Surrey, England has successfully implemented Picis integrated surgical, anesthesia, recovery room and critical care software solutions.

12 Jan 2010

FDA approves Celsius RMT ThermoCool catheter for use with Stereotaxis' magnetic navigation system

Stereotaxis announced that the Celsius® RMT ThermoCool® catheter has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use with Stereotaxis' magnetic navigation system for the treatment of Type 1 atrial flutter. The product is the fifth advanced ablation catheter resulting from the on-going co-development agreement between Stereotaxis and Biosense Webster to design and distribute magnetically enabled catheters for mapping and ablation.

12 Jan 2010

Product quality becomes important to end users in sterilisation and disinfection equipment market

Due to the lack of adequate financing and weak healthcare infrastructure, price sensitivity within the Eastern European sterilisation and disinfection equipment market remains high.

12 Jan 2010

U.S. physicians can receive interest-free loan from Ingenix to license and implement CareTracker EHR

Ingenix today introduced a package that includes interest-free financing, health information technology (HIT) services and performance guarantees to help physicians integrate HIT into their practices.

12 Jan 2010

Device / Technology News

Pathway Genomics launches new campaign to highlight the benefits of genetic testing services

ProtoKinetix’ AAGP raises hope for treatment of diabetes

FDA, Biovista to collaborate in analysis of drug side effects

DIIG: CTS signs new agreement to provide Teleradiology services to a hospital in south-western Ontario

Denmark's digital health system could pave way for U.S.

Positive results from Asthmatx's AIR2 Trial published in AJRCCM

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center researchers enter into research collaboration with Dow AgroSciences

SEDLine acquires Hospira's BFM business

European trial casts doubt over the viability of prostate cancer screening

NitricBio chooses Clinipace Worldwide to manage and conduct two phase 3 trials

Thames Valley Cancer Network implements ARIA system for Medical Oncology

AMA awards unique CPT code for Cylex' ImmuKnow assay

Omnia Biologics and Biotech Experts announce deal for manufacturing and process development services

Enrollment complete in Dune Medical Devices' MarginProbe pivotal clinical trial

ARKRAY's Assure Platinum Blood Glucose Monitoring System launched in the U.S.

Quantros' application for fulfilling complex reporting requirements of MMSEA Section 111

Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust implements Picis software solutions

FDA approves Celsius RMT ThermoCool catheter for use with Stereotaxis' magnetic navigation system

Product quality becomes important to end users in sterilisation and disinfection equipment market

U.S. physicians can receive interest-free loan from Ingenix to license and implement CareTracker EHR

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