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New Verizon Medical Data Exchange platform launched

In a significant step toward accelerating the adoption of electronic health records, Verizon Business has launched an information technology platform that enables the digital sharing of physician-dictated patient notes.

4 Mar 2010

MHAUS introduces new MH Mock Drill Training Kit to better prepare for MH emergencies

The Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States introduces a new MH Mock Drill Training Kit for Operating Room Staff to better prepare for MH emergencies

4 Mar 2010

Nearly 30% of physicians access medical information using handheld device: SDI

According to SDI’s Mobile & Social Media Study: Physicians’ Views of Emerging Technology, approximately 30% of physicians access medical information using a handheld device or smartphone. The most popular handheld device or smartphone is the Apple iPhone, with 31% of respondents owning one.

4 Mar 2010

Biomoda and Amigenics collaborate to advance treatments for lung and other cancer

Biomoda, Inc. (www.biomoda.com) and Advanced Medical Imaging and Genetics (www.amigenics.com), an innovative medical clinic specializing in prevention and early detection of disease, announced their intent to collaborate on a variety of projects to advance technology for the early detection of lung and other cancer.

4 Mar 2010

PCF: PSA screening remains valuable tool for identifying potential prostate disease

Responding to continued debate over PSA screening, and today’s American Cancer Society statement, the Prostate Cancer Foundation reiterated its position that PSA screening remains a valuable tool, in combination with other tools, for identifying potential prostate disease, including cancer.

4 Mar 2010

Repligen acquires BioFlash

Repligen Corporation announced today that it has acquired the assets of BioFlash Partners, LLC, (BioFlash) including a technology platform for the production of pre-packed, "plug and play" chromatography columns. This patented technology enables economical production of chromatography columns in a format that is ready for use in the production of a broad range of biopharmaceuticals including monoclonal antibodies, vaccines and recombinant proteins.

4 Mar 2010

Stimulus spurs health IT adoption, but rush may hurt programs' quality

Within the next two years, 58 percent of small physician practices surveyed by Accenture and Harris Interactive will have begun using electronic medical records, Computerworld/BusinessWeek reports. Only 15 percent of those doctors' practices are now using the technology, and the shift is likely driven by federal subsidies to help physicians buy the technology, as well as future penalties for those who do not. Both the subsidies and penalties are a result of last year's economic stimulus package (Mearian, 3/2).

4 Mar 2010

Tantaline receives FDA approval for tantalum surface alloy material

Tantaline®, the world’s leading producer of surface alloys for valves, fittings, instrumentation, and custom products in highly corrosive and/or hot acid environments, today announced that it has been approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

4 Mar 2010

CRH Medical receives Japanese Notice of Allowance for CRH O'Regan System

CRH Medical Corporation announced today that the Japanese Patent Office has provided a Notice of Allowance for a patent application filed by the Company and related to CRH Medical's hemorrhoid technology, the CRH O'Regan System(TM). The Japanese patent is expected to be issued in the next several weeks and will provide additional protection to the Company's proprietary technology platform.

3 Mar 2010

Study on impact of bystander CPR on pediatric cardiac arrest

Bystanders who perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a child with cardiac arrest increase the child's likelihood of survival, according to the largest pediatric study to date. The outcomes are similar for both chest compression alone (hands-only) CPR and CPR with chest compression and rescue breathing.

3 Mar 2010

AUA Foundation joins AUA in response to the ACS updated prostate cancer screening guidelines

The American Urological Association Foundation joins the AUA in its response to the American Cancer Society updated prostate cancer screening guidelines highlighting the importance of shared decision-making between patients and physicians.

3 Mar 2010

CaridianBCT's Trima Accel Automated Blood Collection System Version 6.0 receives 510(k) clearance

CaridianBCT, a leading global provider of technology, products and services in automated blood collections, therapeutic apheresis and cell therapy systems, whole blood processes and pathogen reduction technologies announced it has received 510(k) clearance for the Trima Accel® Automated Blood Collection System Version 6.0—providing increased efficiencies and streamlined operations to blood centers.

3 Mar 2010

Spectral Diagnostics receives FDA IDE approval for Toraymyxin

BioMS Medical Corp. today reported that Spectral Diagnostics has received Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Toraymyxin(TM). Spectral Diagnostics and BioMS have entered into a services agreement whereby BioMS will assist Spectral, as required, in its commercialization of Toraymyxin(TM), a therapeutic hemoperfusion device for the treatment of severe sepsis. This approval permits Spectral to initiate its planned pivotal trial for Toraymyxin(TM) in the United States.

3 Mar 2010

Seattle Genetics generates $110M through ADC technology license agreements

Seattle Genetics, Inc. announced today that it has achieved a milestone under its antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) collaboration with Genentech, Inc., a wholly owned member of the Roche Group.

3 Mar 2010

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems wins MS-HUG 2010 Innovation Awards for Interoperability/HIE

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. and leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, today announced it has been recognized as a winner of the Microsoft® Healthcare Users Group (MS-HUG) 2010 Innovation Awards in the category of Interoperability/HIE.

3 Mar 2010

Positive clinical trial results of EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner device announced

GI Dynamics, a leader in non-surgical, endoscopic treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity, today announced initial, positive results from a clinical trial evaluating 12 months of treatment with the EndoBarrier™ Gastrointestinal Liner.

3 Mar 2010

UPMC develops its first EHR application for BlackBerry smartphones

In an effort to put critical patient information in the hands of physicians at the bedside, UPMC announced today that it has developed its first electronic health record (EHR) application for BlackBerry® smartphones. The pilot project gives physicians access to such information as a patient’s allergies, current medications and recently completed lab tests.

3 Mar 2010

athenahealth, DaVita to deliver web-based EHR and revenue cycle management service to nephrologists

athenahealth, Inc., a leading provider of internet-based business services to physician practices, and DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), announced a partnership to deliver an integrated, web-based electronic health record (EHR) and revenue cycle management service to nephrologists across the country.

3 Mar 2010

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics installs Infinix CF-i/BP vascular X-ray systems

To bring the latest in cardiovascular X-ray technology to its pediatric patients, Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Mo., has installed two InfinixTM CF-i/BP vascular X-ray systems with 8" x 8" flat panel detectors (FPD) from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. These systems are the first pediatric bi-plane systems in the U.S. equipped with Toshiba’s Next Generation Advanced Image Processing (AIP) capabilities.

3 Mar 2010

Engaging the Patient: New blog to allow experts outline ways to improve patient engagement

Healthcare leaders have learned that sometimes medical breakthroughs simply aren’t enough. Patients can forget up to 80% of their doctor’s instructions by the time they hit the parking lot. As a result, a lack of patient engagement creates a cascade of costs and negative outcomes ranging from readmissions, to poorly-managed chronic conditions, to medication non-adherence and more.

3 Mar 2010

Device / Technology News

New Verizon Medical Data Exchange platform launched

MHAUS introduces new MH Mock Drill Training Kit to better prepare for MH emergencies

Nearly 30% of physicians access medical information using handheld device: SDI

Biomoda and Amigenics collaborate to advance treatments for lung and other cancer

PCF: PSA screening remains valuable tool for identifying potential prostate disease

Repligen acquires BioFlash

Stimulus spurs health IT adoption, but rush may hurt programs' quality

Tantaline receives FDA approval for tantalum surface alloy material

CRH Medical receives Japanese Notice of Allowance for CRH O'Regan System

Study on impact of bystander CPR on pediatric cardiac arrest

AUA Foundation joins AUA in response to the ACS updated prostate cancer screening guidelines

CaridianBCT's Trima Accel Automated Blood Collection System Version 6.0 receives 510(k) clearance

Spectral Diagnostics receives FDA IDE approval for Toraymyxin

Seattle Genetics generates $110M through ADC technology license agreements

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems wins MS-HUG 2010 Innovation Awards for Interoperability/HIE

Positive clinical trial results of EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner device announced

UPMC develops its first EHR application for BlackBerry smartphones

athenahealth, DaVita to deliver web-based EHR and revenue cycle management service to nephrologists

Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics installs Infinix CF-i/BP vascular X-ray systems

Engaging the Patient: New blog to allow experts outline ways to improve patient engagement

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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