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Given Imaging's PillCam SB wireless capsule endoscopy effective in treating GI patients

Given Imaging Ltd., the global leader in patient-friendly GI diagnostic and monitoring solutions, today announced that three new studies demonstrate that PillCam® SB endoscopy has a clear impact on how physicians manage GI patients, including those patients suspected of having Crohn's disease. The studies were presented at the Gastro 2009 conference taking place in London from November 21 to 25.

25 Nov 2009

TMCI announces a national rollout of its successful "Plan" to reach the nation's teen moms

Lee Daniels' gritty indie film "Precious” follows a suffering pregnant girl struggling against impossible odds. Producer and director Daniels said on NPR's Fresh Air, "I know the cycle has to stop. And that's the beauty of 'Precious.'"

25 Nov 2009

Study: On-call radiology residents accurately interpret most emergency neuroradiology CT scans

On-call radiology residents generally provide accurate preliminary interpretation of emergency neuroradiology CT scans after hours when attending neuroradiologist unavailable, according to results of a large study performed at a level I trauma center published in the December issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR).

25 Nov 2009

MAQUET Cardiovascular signs a two-year contract with Novation

MAQUET Cardiovascular LLC, a leading provider of cardiovascular technologies, announced today that it has signed a guaranteed two-year contract with Novation, one of the nation's largest group purchasing organizations, to be the sole source provider of surgical devices for beating heart cardiac surgery.

25 Nov 2009

Merck Chimie advances to the next phase in commercializing Beads, reports CardioGenics Holdings

CardioGenics Holdings Inc., a developer of technology and products targeting the immunoassay segment of the IVD testing market, reports that Merck Chimie S.A.S. ("Merck Chimie") is progressing to the next phase of the commercialization of CardioGenics' proprietary silver coated paramagnetic Beads ("Beads").

25 Nov 2009

TSO3 and 3M continue contract negotiations; parties agree to extend timeline by Dec 21

TSO3 Inc. ("TSO3") (TSX: TOS), an innovator in low temperature sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings through the use of ozone, today announced that discussions with 3M continue, with the intent of signing a definitive agreement which would provide 3M with a global license and distribution rights to TSO3's STERIZONE 125L sterilizer including new cycles recently announced by TSO3.

25 Nov 2009

IES to install electrical systems at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases

IES, a leading national provider of electrical and communications systems and services for the commercial, industrial and residential markets, announced today that its commercial business group has been awarded a contract from Manhattan Torcon JV to install the electrical systems for the Level 4 bio-safety lab (BSL-4) replacement facility at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) at Fort Detrick in Frederick, Md.

25 Nov 2009

GeckoSystems learns new insights during home care robot trials

GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. (http://www.geckosystems.com/) announced today that during their first week of real world evaluation trials, for their fully autonomous personal companion home care robot, the CareBot™, they have learned some surprising and some, not surprising, insights.

25 Nov 2009

Replay 4, next-generation backup and recovery platform from AppAssure Software

"If you're an IT person and you're not getting successful backup, you're not doing your job," says Brooks Betts, Vice President of Information Services at LCH. As is the case with many hospitals in Maine, budgets are extremely tight for LCH, but Betts knew he needed a backup redesign to protect his mission critical systems.

25 Nov 2009

JACR: Computerized support system provides solution to manage imaging utilization

Providing physicians with a computerized order entry/decision support system that provides immediate feedback regarding imaging appropriateness at the time of ordering may be an effective solution to managing imaging utilization, according to an article in the December issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

25 Nov 2009

The Healthcounter.com offers over 1,400 health and beauty products

With a comprehensive range of over 1,400 health and beauty products, The Healthcounter.com also offers practical advice on topical health issues.

25 Nov 2009

Vicor Technologies announces implementation of ASP distribution model in cardiology practice

David H. Fater, CEO of Vicor Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: VCRT), today announced the beta test installation of the company's application service provider (ASP) distribution model in a U.S. cardiology practice.

25 Nov 2009

Young girls not influenced by thin, beautiful princesses in animated children's movies

Even before they start school, many young girls worry that they are fat. But a new study suggests watching a movie starring a stereotypically thin and beautiful princess may not increase children's anxieties.

25 Nov 2009

NIPTE to develop educational programs on leading edge pharmaceutical technology for FDA reviewers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Education, Inc. (NIPTE) a $652,000 two-year contract to develop and deliver a professional development program to help to ensure that FDA reviewers are current in state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing and technology.

25 Nov 2009

Pilot clinical study results of laser treatment for toenail fungus presented

PinPointe USA, Inc., a privately held emerging medical technology company which introduced the breakthrough PinPointe FootLaser treatment for toenail fungus in Europe, today announced that Dr. Brian McDowell presented the results of his pilot clinical study “Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus” (Harris, McDowell and Strisower, Proc. SPIE 7161A, 2009) at the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Annual Conference 2009 at Harrogate International Centre on November 19.

25 Nov 2009

New Brunswick's colorectal cancer screening program lauded by CCAC

The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) applauds the decision of the New Brunswick's Minister of Health Mary Schryer to implement a province wide colorectal cancer screening program and to provide funding for Avastin (bevacizumab) for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

25 Nov 2009

FDA provides marketing clearance for Prodesse's ProParaflu+ assay

Gen-Probe Incorporated announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared for marketing Prodesse's ProParaflu+(TM) assay, a molecular test that detects and differentiates parainfluenza 1, 2 and 3 viruses, which cause lower respiratory tract infections.

25 Nov 2009

Researchers develop new device to detect skin cancer

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev are developing a new device that detects cancerous skin tumors, including melanomas that aren't visible to the naked eye.

25 Nov 2009

Study shows 95 percent of radiation oncologists use FDG-PET, MRI and 4DCT to locate cancer

A recent study shows that 95 percent of radiation oncologists use advanced imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography (FDG-PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and 4-dimensional computed tomography (4DCT) for target delineation (to locate the tumor and other areas at risk for having cancer), according to an article in the December issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology, (JACR, www.jacr.org).

25 Nov 2009

New York Imaging Service becomes an authorized distributor of Quix Plasma DR digital detector

EDGE Medical Devices today announced that New York Imaging Service has become an authorized distributor of the Quix™ Plasma DR™ digital detector and Universal Retrofit Kit.

25 Nov 2009

Device / Technology News

Given Imaging's PillCam SB wireless capsule endoscopy effective in treating GI patients

TMCI announces a national rollout of its successful "Plan" to reach the nation's teen moms

Study: On-call radiology residents accurately interpret most emergency neuroradiology CT scans

MAQUET Cardiovascular signs a two-year contract with Novation

Merck Chimie advances to the next phase in commercializing Beads, reports CardioGenics Holdings

TSO3 and 3M continue contract negotiations; parties agree to extend timeline by Dec 21

IES to install electrical systems at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases

GeckoSystems learns new insights during home care robot trials

Replay 4, next-generation backup and recovery platform from AppAssure Software

JACR: Computerized support system provides solution to manage imaging utilization

The Healthcounter.com offers over 1,400 health and beauty products

Vicor Technologies announces implementation of ASP distribution model in cardiology practice

Young girls not influenced by thin, beautiful princesses in animated children's movies

NIPTE to develop educational programs on leading edge pharmaceutical technology for FDA reviewers

Pilot clinical study results of laser treatment for toenail fungus presented

New Brunswick's colorectal cancer screening program lauded by CCAC

FDA provides marketing clearance for Prodesse's ProParaflu+ assay

Researchers develop new device to detect skin cancer

Study shows 95 percent of radiation oncologists use FDG-PET, MRI and 4DCT to locate cancer

New York Imaging Service becomes an authorized distributor of Quix Plasma DR digital detector

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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