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MRI pioneer honored with MRC Millennium Medal

Sir Peter Mansfield, The University of Nottingham's Nobel Laureate for Physiology and Medicine, is to be recognised, once again, for his part in one of the most important breakthroughs in medical science.

2 Dec 2009

New patented technology to combat healthcare-associated infections

Independent testing performed at ATS Labs, an internationally recognized antimicrobial testing laboratory, demonstrated that PerfectClean with Micrillon wipers eliminated biological contaminants in a very short time. This promising technology has the potential to impact disinfection practices in the healthcare market.

2 Dec 2009

Interactive website to support cancer patients

Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company today announced the launch of an interactive website in support of the Company’s award-winning global initiative to support patients with cancer.

2 Dec 2009

Veeco Instruments introduces ScanAsyst and PeakForce QNM scan modes

Veeco Instruments Inc., the leading provider of atomic force microscope (AFM) instrumentation to the Research and Industrial communities, announced today the introduction of two patent-pending AFM scan modes, ScanAsyst™ and PeakForce™ QNM™.

2 Dec 2009

GE Healthcare expands Home Health business with new acquisition

GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company, announced today that it has acquired Living Independently Group, Inc., the provider of QuietCare®, a passive monitoring system used to assist in the care of seniors.

2 Dec 2009

Codexis signs second agreement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries

Codexis, Inc. today announced an expansion of its relationship and the signing of its second agreement this year with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., the world's largest generic drug manufacturer. The new agreement covers three undisclosed pharmaceutical products.

1 Dec 2009

CDEX to showcase its ValiMed MVS at the ASHP Conference

CDEX Inc. will demonstrate its ValiMed™ MVS with new onsite data collection options at the ASHP Conference (Venetian Hotels & Sands Expo Center) in Las Vegas on December 7-9, 2009. Dennis Quaid, representing the Dennis Quaid Foundation, will provide a keynote address at the Conference.

1 Dec 2009

Chembio Diagnostics donates over 4,500 HIV test kits for the 2009 Testing Millions Global Campaign

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc., a NY-based company that develops, manufactures, licenses and markets proprietary rapid diagnostic tests, is donating more than 4,500 rapid HIV test kits to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's 2009 Testing Millions Global Campaign, based in Los Angeles, to commemorate World AIDS Day 2009 on December 1st.

1 Dec 2009

Imaging Diagnostic Systems showcases its CTLM system at the 2009 RSNA meeting

Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc., a pioneer in laser optical breast imaging, announced today that it is exhibiting its CTLM system and clinical case studies at the 95th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2009, November 29th – December 3rd in Chicago, Illinois.

1 Dec 2009

CHS introduces the Optic onsite health care solution

Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. (CHS), a leading national workforce health management company specializing in onsite health care solutions, announced today the successful deployment of Optic™, the next iteration of its wireless, paperless technology platform that provides electronic health record and enterprise practice management functionality, predictive modeling, clinical reporting, evidence-based medicine compliance reporting, and advanced financial outcome reporting.

1 Dec 2009

Color-coded IV lines with labels to help differentiate multiple lines and avoid errors

Hospitals continue to develop new and improved communications strategies so doctors, nurses and technicians can provide the best patient care. In some hospital wards speed and accuracy are essential - especially the critical care unit / ICU.

1 Dec 2009

MDK to distribute China Sky One Medical's AMI Diagnostic Kit and Human Urinary Albumin Elisa Kit

China Sky One Medical, Inc., a leading fully integrated pharmaceutical company developing and producing over-the-counter drugs in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that the Company has engaged Guangdong Mediacy Kind Medical Devices Industry Service Company ("MDK") to serve as its exclusive sales agent for the Company's AMI Diagnostic Kit and Human Urinary Albumin Elisa Kit in Southeast Asia.

1 Dec 2009

Ekkyo publishes positive results from its LASH treatment study

A Multi-Center Clinical Study Started in 2007 Confirms That the Results of Physiological Scarring After Surgery can be Improved by Using the LASH(R) (Laser Assisted Skin Healing) Treatment. This New Therapeutic Approach is Based on the EkkyLite(TM) System and is the First Device to Improve Scarring. it has been Developed and is Sold by Ekkyo.

1 Dec 2009

Roche's MagNA Pure 96 System for nucleic acid purification evaluated

TriCore Reference Laboratories of Albuquerque, N.M., reported at a recent user meeting results of their research collaboration with Roche Applied Science in which they evaluated Roche´s new MagNA Pure 96 System for use in nucleic acid purification. The evaluation focused on the Roche system’s ability to process specimens for pathogen testing.

1 Dec 2009

NIH Library subscribes to Computable Genomix' GeneIndexer

Memphis-based Computable Genomix today announced that the National Institutes of Health Library has purchased a subscription to its premier product, GeneIndexer, an online genomics research tool.

1 Dec 2009

Sentinelle Medical showcases its new line of breast MRI coils at the RSNA meeting

Sentinelle Medical Inc., a leading manufacturer of breast MRI coils and 4D advanced visualization software, extends its line of award winning breast coils at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, Nov. 30 - Dec. 5, 2009 (Booth 5800, Hall A).

1 Dec 2009

Royal Philips Electronics highlights its interventional radiology/oncology solutions at the RSNA meeting

On display at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, Royal Philips Electronics is highlighting its portfolio in the field of interventional radiology/oncology. The company is developing innovative image-guidance technologies for increasing the range and quality of minimally-invasive interventions and therapies.

From Philips Healthcare 1 Dec 2009

Driscoll Children's Hospital implements the CAREt bedside medication administration system

PatientSafe Solutions, Inc., formerly IntelliDOT(TM) Corporation, an industry expert in patient safety systems for hospitals, announced today an agreement to deploy its innovative bedside medication administration system, CAREt System, at Driscoll Children's Hospital, Corpus Christi, TX.

1 Dec 2009

Optoacoustics' FOMRI-III optical microphone now available for use in fMRI environments

Optoacoustics has announced availability of the FOMRI-III(TM) dual channel microphone, the most advanced optical microphone available for use in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) environments.

1 Dec 2009

Toshiba launches new education plan for healthcare staff

In today’s fast-paced health care environment, it is critical that hospitals keep their staff updated on using the latest imaging technology available. Currently, most facilities receive the majority of their diagnostic imaging equipment training when a new system is delivered. Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. recognizes the importance of maintaining that training edge and now is providing customers with an option – Performance Plus.

1 Dec 2009

Device / Technology News

MRI pioneer honored with MRC Millennium Medal

New patented technology to combat healthcare-associated infections

Interactive website to support cancer patients

Veeco Instruments introduces ScanAsyst and PeakForce QNM scan modes

GE Healthcare expands Home Health business with new acquisition

Codexis signs second agreement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries

CDEX to showcase its ValiMed MVS at the ASHP Conference

Chembio Diagnostics donates over 4,500 HIV test kits for the 2009 Testing Millions Global Campaign

Imaging Diagnostic Systems showcases its CTLM system at the 2009 RSNA meeting

CHS introduces the Optic onsite health care solution

Color-coded IV lines with labels to help differentiate multiple lines and avoid errors

MDK to distribute China Sky One Medical's AMI Diagnostic Kit and Human Urinary Albumin Elisa Kit

Ekkyo publishes positive results from its LASH treatment study

Roche's MagNA Pure 96 System for nucleic acid purification evaluated

NIH Library subscribes to Computable Genomix' GeneIndexer

Sentinelle Medical showcases its new line of breast MRI coils at the RSNA meeting

Royal Philips Electronics highlights its interventional radiology/oncology solutions at the RSNA meeting

Driscoll Children's Hospital implements the CAREt bedside medication administration system

Optoacoustics' FOMRI-III optical microphone now available for use in fMRI environments

Toshiba launches new education plan for healthcare staff

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