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Genomatix systems utilized to analyze cis and epigenetic elements that control reproductive events

The C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, in collaboration with the Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics, the Karmanos Cancer Institute and the Institute for Environmental Health Sciences, installed a Genomatix Mining Station and a Genomatix Genome Analyzer last year at their labs in Detroit, MI in order to support the analysis of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data.

11 Mar 2010

Cordis launches PRESILLION PLUS bare metal stent system in Europe

Cordis Corporation today announced the European launch of its next generation of bare metal stent system - PRESILLION(TM) PLUS. The new stent system, which improves upon the ground-breaking PRESILLION(TM), features important technological advances designed to gain easier access to distal lesions and help restore the artery's natural form.

11 Mar 2010

CoActiv Medical demonstrates EXAM-VAULT managed archiving services for orthopedic images at AAOS conference

CoActiv Medical showcases its universally accessible, affordable managed archiving services for orthopedic images and related medical data at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons conference.

11 Mar 2010

Over 250 institutions adopt Best Practice: Latest product for healthcare professionals at point of care

Over 100,000 practitioners now have access to Best Practice, the latest product from the BMJ Evidence Centre, which provides information for healthcare professionals at the point of care. It has been adopted by over 250 institutions in 25 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

11 Mar 2010

ACC endorses Emmi Solutions and online patient engagement programs to improve patient communication

When patients hear the words “heart failure” they often remember little of the discussion that follows. Stress, emotions, health literacy and even the patient’s condition itself can create a barrier for good communication between patients and their doctors. Studies show patients forget as much as 80% of their discussion with their doctor by the time they reach the parking garage.

11 Mar 2010

MedQuist to provide DMC healthcare system with transcription outsourcing services

MedQuist Inc., a leading provider of technology-enabled clinical documentation services, today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Detroit Medical Center (DMC), a nationally respected healthcare system, to provide transcription outsourcing services. This award expands MedQuist's existing relationship to include services for Emergency Medicine documentation for six of DMC's major organizations: Children's Hospital, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Harper University Hospital, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, DMC Surgery, and Sinai-Grace Hospital.

11 Mar 2010

New changes made to the Dose Conversion Guidelines on Fentanyl Transdermal Systems

The manufacturers of Fentanyl Transdermal Systems, in collaboration with Health Canada, would like to inform Canadians of important new changes made to the Dose Conversion Guidelines in the Product Monograph. These guidelines are used to help determine what dosage of Fentanyl Transdermal Systems is appropriate for each individual patient.

11 Mar 2010

AiDKlinik information system reduces adverse drug interaction numbers

To get life-threatening diseases under control, patients in the intensive care unit usually are administered many medications at the same time. Even for experts, it is difficult to keep track of the variety of possible side effects and interactions.

11 Mar 2010

BCBSWNY, BSNENY to deploy American Well's Online Care platform in upstate New York

BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York (BCBSWNY), BlueShield of Northeastern New York (BSNENY) and American Well™ Inc. today announced an agreement to deploy American Well's Online Care platform and services in upstate New York to eligible members and employers beginning this summer.

11 Mar 2010

Zimmer Holdings showcases Zimmer Patient Specific Instruments at AAOS 2010

Zimmer Holdings, Inc., a leader in musculoskeletal care, today showcased its recently released Zimmer® Patient Specific Instruments® (PSI) at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in New Orleans.

11 Mar 2010

Bioness announces two agreements to distribute new devices for patients with neurological impairment

Bioness Inc., a leading neuromodulation company, announced today two agreements to distribute new devices for patients experiencing neurological impairment. Through the agreements with Performance Enterprises and Aretech™, LLC, Bioness is now distributing the Dynavision D2™ Visuomotor Training System and the ZeroG™ Overground Gait and Balance Training System to rehabilitation centers and hospitals.

11 Mar 2010

HGS, BioInvent International AB to discover, develop and commercialize therapeutic monoclonal antibodies

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. and BioInvent International AB today announced that they have entered into a collaboration to discover, develop and commercialize therapeutic monoclonal antibodies that specifically target antigens discovered by HGS.

11 Mar 2010

Quantum Polymers offers AvaSpire modified PEEK resin based plastic products

Quantum Polymers today announced the availability of extruded stock shape plastic products made with AvaSpire® resin from Solvay Advanced Polymers (Alpharetta, Ga.). AvaSpire is a modified polyetheretherketone (PEEK) resin that has been formulated to offer improved ductility, mechanical strength and higher operating temperature relative to PEEK while retaining most of the key performance attributes of PEEK at a lower price point.

11 Mar 2010

Smith & Nephew disappointed with jury findings over RENASYS-F Dressing Kit patent litigation

The Advanced Wound Management division of Smith & Nephew, Inc., a subsidiary of Smith & Nephew plc., notes the decision returned today by a jury in the patent litigation brought by Kinetic Concepts Inc. before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. In that case, the jury found U.S. Patent Nos. 5,645,081 and 7,216,651 to be infringed by Smith & Nephew's RENASYS-F (Foam) Dressing Kit, which delivers Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to patients in need.

11 Mar 2010

Promising preliminary results from ProFibrix' Phase II trial of hemostat Fibrocaps

ProFibrix B.V., a leader in the development of innovative products for hemostasis and regenerative medicine, today announced the conclusion of the first Phase II trial testing its unique new hemostat Fibrocaps(TM). Promising preliminary data from the European multicenter, open-label trial show compelling safety and efficacy (time to hemostasis) profiles for Fibrocaps, and good performance of the delivery device.

11 Mar 2010

$TLCVision to incorporate TearLab Osmolarity System to study DED in refractive surgery centers$

TLCVision to incorporate TearLab Osmolarity System to study DED in refractive surgery centers

OccuLogix, Inc., dba TearLab Corporation, announced today that TLCVision Corporation, North America's premier eye care services company, will be incorporating the TearLab™ Osmolarity System in eight of its U.S. refractive surgery centers to study Dry Eye Disease symptoms as they relate to LASIK surgery.

11 Mar 2010

Extreme or moderate heat may help cure malignant and benign tumors

Aided by ultrasound guidance, treating tumors with extreme heat or moderate heat may provide a possible therapeutic option, according to early research presented at the second AACR Dead Sea International Conference on Advances in Cancer Research: From the Laboratory to the Clinic, held March 7-10, 2010.

11 Mar 2010

Smith & Nephew announces global launch of VLP FOOT Variable-angle Locked Plating system

Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Division today announces the global launch of its VLP™ FOOT Variable-angle Locked Plating system. The portfolio of innovative screws and low-profile plates expands for Smith & Nephew surgeon customers the variety of patients who can return to an active lifestyle after orthopaedic foot surgery.

11 Mar 2010

ABH to host three events featuring Dermagraft at DF Con 2010

Advanced BioHealing, Inc., a leader in commercializing the promise of regenerative medicine, announced that it will host three events featuring the Company’s lead product, Dermagraft® at this year’s Diabetic Foot Global Conference (DF Con) 2010, the largest annual interdisciplinary diabetic foot conference in North America.

11 Mar 2010

Study supports Myriad Genetics' PROLARIS molecular diagnostic test for predicting prostate cancer recurrence

Myriad Genetics, Inc. today said data that provides further clinical validation supporting its newest molecular diagnostic product, PROLARIS™, was recently presented at the 2010 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium in San Francisco. The abstract of the presentation entitled: "Cell Cycle Genes Predict Recurrence After Radical Prostatectomy" by Gregory P. Swanson, M.D., University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, and colleagues is now available on the American Society of Clinical Oncology's website, www.asco.org.

11 Mar 2010

Device / Technology News

Genomatix systems utilized to analyze cis and epigenetic elements that control reproductive events

Cordis launches PRESILLION PLUS bare metal stent system in Europe

CoActiv Medical demonstrates EXAM-VAULT managed archiving services for orthopedic images at AAOS conference

Over 250 institutions adopt Best Practice: Latest product for healthcare professionals at point of care

ACC endorses Emmi Solutions and online patient engagement programs to improve patient communication

MedQuist to provide DMC healthcare system with transcription outsourcing services

New changes made to the Dose Conversion Guidelines on Fentanyl Transdermal Systems

AiDKlinik information system reduces adverse drug interaction numbers

BCBSWNY, BSNENY to deploy American Well's Online Care platform in upstate New York

Zimmer Holdings showcases Zimmer Patient Specific Instruments at AAOS 2010

Bioness announces two agreements to distribute new devices for patients with neurological impairment

HGS, BioInvent International AB to discover, develop and commercialize therapeutic monoclonal antibodies

Quantum Polymers offers AvaSpire modified PEEK resin based plastic products

Smith & Nephew disappointed with jury findings over RENASYS-F Dressing Kit patent litigation

Promising preliminary results from ProFibrix' Phase II trial of hemostat Fibrocaps

TLCVision to incorporate TearLab Osmolarity System to study DED in refractive surgery centers

Extreme or moderate heat may help cure malignant and benign tumors

Smith & Nephew announces global launch of VLP FOOT Variable-angle Locked Plating system

ABH to host three events featuring Dermagraft at DF Con 2010

Study supports Myriad Genetics' PROLARIS molecular diagnostic test for predicting prostate cancer recurrence

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

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Reimagining light scattering for biotherapeutics

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