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TomTec introduces Image-Arena multimodality platform

TomTec the leading innovator for cardiac imaging presents its next generation Image-Arena™ multimodality platform for Image Analysis, Review and Data Management at the EuroEcho in Madrid.

7 Dec 2009

Micromedex 2.0, the new version of clinical information system to be released

Thomson Reuters today announced the release of Micromedex 2.0, the newest version of its market-leading clinical information system.

7 Dec 2009

New tool to determine the economic impact of diabetes on Canadian society

In a report released today, An Economic Tsunami: The Cost of Diabetes in Canada, the Canadian Diabetes Association has introduced an important new tool in the fight against diabetes in Canada: the Canadian Diabetes Cost Model.

7 Dec 2009

WuXi PharmaTech purchases Labcyte POD 810 plate assembler

WuXi PharmaTech, a leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device research and development outsourcing company with operations in China and the United States, announced today it has purchased a Labcyte POD(TM) 810 plate assembler equipped with an Echo(R) 555 acoustic liquid handler for its work in high- throughput screening and secondary screening.

7 Dec 2009

McKesson to introduce PROmanager-Rx system at the 44th Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition

McKesson today will introduce the PROmanager-Rx™ system, an innovative solution that enables hospitals for the first time to fully automate the dispensing of tablets, capsules, and other oral solid medications that come pre-packaged from drug manufacturers in unit-dose, bar-coded form.

7 Dec 2009

China life science companies receive 'Most Promising Company' awards

The 7th ChinaBio® Investor Forum, held December 2-3, 2009 in Tianjin, concluded a successful meeting by giving “Most Promising Company” awards to two young China life science companies.

7 Dec 2009

Crescent Healthcare CIO selected as finalist for 'Chief Innovation Officer' Appy Award

Pamela Bowen, Chief Information Officer at Crescent Healthcare, was selected as a finalist for the "Chief Innovation Officer" Appy Award for transforming Crescent's business with the power of cloud computing.

5 Dec 2009

World records and fight against breast cancer fundraiser

Make room, pumpkins, there's a new attempt afoot to set some Guinness World Records and once again add Nova Scotia to the coveted list. Bust a Move for Breast Health, a fundraising fitness extravaganza set for January 30, 2010, at the Halifax Metro Centre, is going to attempt a pair of GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS(R) records: the largest Pilates class and the most people hugging.

5 Dec 2009

ZOLL Medical to participate in conference to discuss LifeVest wearable defibrillator business

ZOLL Medical Corporation announced today that it will participate in a conference call hosted by SunTrust Robinson Humphrey on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 10:30am EST to discuss the LifeVest® wearable defibrillator business.

5 Dec 2009

Portico Systems honored with the Emerging Technology Company of the Year award

Portico Systems, the leader in Integrated Provider Management (IPM) solutions, announced today that it has been named Emerging Technology Company of the Year by The Eastern Technology Council at last night’s 17th Annual Enterprise Awards. The Emerging Technology Company award acknowledges product or service innovation and the ability of the management team to fuel growth.

5 Dec 2009

Genomic Health to present its Oncotype DX multi-gene expression test studies at the 32nd SABCS

Genomic Health, Inc. today announced that the company will present results from five studies at the 32nd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), taking place December 9-13, 2009, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

5 Dec 2009

First lifestyle magazine and website for nurses launched

Scrubs Magazine (scrubsmag.com), the first lifestyle magazine and website for nurses, premiered November 15. The magazine has paid circulation of 350,000 and will be sold in more than 1,500 nursing apparel stores nationwide. Strategic

5 Dec 2009

STERIS acts in response to FDA's recent notice on SYSTEM 1 Sterile Processing System

STERIS Corporation was notified on December 3, 2009 that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had issued a notice to healthcare facility administrators regarding the regulatory status of the STERIS SYSTEM 1® Sterile Processing System, as well as actions healthcare facilities should take if they use this device.

5 Dec 2009

Biotechnology Consulting Poland applies to the EU for structural and cohesion funding

In the same way that the European Union has previously made major infrastructure investments in countries such as Ireland, the EU is now encouraging and funding the development of high tech companies in Poland through its Structural and Cohesion Funds.

5 Dec 2009

Biomagnetics Diagnostics discusses utilization of acquired Los Alamos National Security intellectual property

Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corp., a developer of revolutionary diagnostic systems and technology for HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis and malaria detection provides the following recap of yesterday's investor conference call, which discussed the Company’s acquisition of intellectual property rights from Los Alamos National Security.

5 Dec 2009

Iowa business researchers use efficient manufacturing principles to help contain rising health care costs

A group of researchers at the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business is using the principles of more efficient manufacturing processes in an effort to help contain ever-increasing health care costs.

5 Dec 2009

Svelte Medical Systems selected as winner of New England Venture Summit Top Innovator award

Svelte Medical Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a winner of the annual New England Venture Summit Top Innovator award by youngStartup Ventures.

5 Dec 2009

Emerging Healthcare Solutions enters into discussions with a Houston-based medical company

Emerging Healthcare Solutions, Inc. today announced the Company has entered into discussions with a Houston-based medical company relating to its patented, and patent pending, genetics technologies.

5 Dec 2009

Strategic solutions for hospitals to meet Joint Commission and CMS Requirements

Ultimus, Inc., a leading provider of Business Process Management (BPM) Solutions, will host a webcast focusing on how Process Automation can help hospitals achieve compliance with Joint Commission and CMS Requirements in 2010. Norma Kay Sprayberry will discuss how increasing demands for improved health care and greater patient satisfaction are driving changes in Joint Commission standards and raising the bar for hospital performance.

5 Dec 2009

Environmental sensors may help avoid air pollution hot spots in everyday life

You want to go for a run, but you don't want to run in polluted air that might aggravate your asthma. University of California, San Diego computer scientists are creating a network of environmental sensors that will help you avoid air pollution hot spots that exist exactly when you are planning your route.

5 Dec 2009

Device / Technology News

TomTec introduces Image-Arena multimodality platform

Micromedex 2.0, the new version of clinical information system to be released

New tool to determine the economic impact of diabetes on Canadian society

WuXi PharmaTech purchases Labcyte POD 810 plate assembler

McKesson to introduce PROmanager-Rx system at the 44th Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition

China life science companies receive 'Most Promising Company' awards

Crescent Healthcare CIO selected as finalist for 'Chief Innovation Officer' Appy Award

World records and fight against breast cancer fundraiser

ZOLL Medical to participate in conference to discuss LifeVest wearable defibrillator business

Portico Systems honored with the Emerging Technology Company of the Year award

Genomic Health to present its Oncotype DX multi-gene expression test studies at the 32nd SABCS

First lifestyle magazine and website for nurses launched

STERIS acts in response to FDA's recent notice on SYSTEM 1 Sterile Processing System

Biotechnology Consulting Poland applies to the EU for structural and cohesion funding

Biomagnetics Diagnostics discusses utilization of acquired Los Alamos National Security intellectual property

Iowa business researchers use efficient manufacturing principles to help contain rising health care costs

Svelte Medical Systems selected as winner of New England Venture Summit Top Innovator award

Emerging Healthcare Solutions enters into discussions with a Houston-based medical company

Strategic solutions for hospitals to meet Joint Commission and CMS Requirements

Environmental sensors may help avoid air pollution hot spots in everyday life

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