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100th patient enrolled in Atrium Medical's iCAST Atrium Registry Ultrasound Study

Atrium Medical Corporation announced that the 100th patient was enrolled in the iCAST™ Atrium Registry Ultrasound Study (iCARUS). The iCARUS study is a prospective, multi-center clinical trial studying the safety and efficacy of the Atrium iCAST™ Balloon Expandable Covered Stent in patients with occlusive disease in the iliac artery.

23 Nov 2009

Verizon launches telehealth services

Time, distance and cost often hamper efforts to link patients with the right health care expert, causing further concern for those needing to consult with faraway doctors. Verizon is answering this need with new services for physicians, hospitals, clinics and insurers that enable providers to "see" patients through video consultations, as well as other collaboration services.

23 Nov 2009

Three-day interactive conference to showcase new trendsetting techniques and research in aesthetic plastic surgery

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: The Next Generation Symposium will be held from December 4-6 at the Waldorf Astoria, announces Z. Paul Lorenc, MD, FACS, New York aesthetic plastic surgeon and Chairman of the APSSNY.

23 Nov 2009

MedPro Safety Products updates on its recent progress

MedPro Safety Products, Inc., a pioneer in the development and marketing of passive needlestick injury prevention technology, today reported on the Company’s recent progress.

23 Nov 2009

Online tool launched to improve the assessment of sick children

Paediatricians at the University of Leicester and the University Hospitals, Leicester have recently launched a unique online tool to improve the assessment of sick children.

23 Nov 2009

Experts to discuss the patented chemical imaging technology at DDL 20 meeting

In today's fast growing inhalables market, the availability of suitable, efficient and cost-effective means of gathering particle analysis data for pulmonary formulation is clear. At this year's Drug Delivery to the Lungs 20 (DDL 20) meeting, experts from ChemImage Corporation, will be on hand to discuss our patented chemical imaging technology and how ingredient-specific particle sizing (ISPS) fulfils precisely this requirement for drug particle size data.

23 Nov 2009

Luxembourg hospitals order Sectra MicroDose Mammography system

Women in Luxembourg will soon be benefiting from low-dose mammography. Three hospitals in Luxembourg have ordered Sectra MicroDose Mammography after evaluating experiences from other European countries.

23 Nov 2009

Additional pre-programmed scenarios for use with Laerdal's SimNewB neonatal patient simulator developed

Laerdal Medical, in alliance with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), has developed a second volume of pre-programmed scenarios for use with Laerdal's SimNewB (TM) neonatal patient simulator. SimNewB is designed to integrate simulation into the AAP's Neonatal Resuscitation Program and to facilitate training for treatment of other critical medical conditions in the neonatal period.

From Laerdal 23 Nov 2009

EraGen Biosciences to have access to Illumina’s BeadXpress platform

EraGen Biosciences Inc., a developer of novel molecular reagents for the in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) market, and Illumina Inc., a global company that develops, manufactures and markets integrated systems for analysis of genetic variation and biological function, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership and the execution of non-exclusive licensing agreements.

From Illumina, Inc. 23 Nov 2009

Given Imaging introduces new PillCam system at GASTRO 2009 Conference

Given Imaging Ltd., the global leader in capsule endoscopy, today announced the launch of its second-generation PillCam® COLON capsule at the Gastro 2009 Conference taking place in London. Like Given Imaging's other capsule endoscopes, PillCam® SB and PillCam® ESO, PillCam COLON could be a more patient-friendly tool for imaging the gastrointestinal tract.

23 Nov 2009

America's Got Talent Donald Braswell to participate in "Songs for Sara" Benefit Concert

Donald Braswell, 4th place winner from TV's "America's Got Talent" 2008 season, and William Stokking, retired principal cellist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, are featured in the "Songs for Sara" Benefit Concert for Sara Ann Kronrot, a six-year-old Collingswood girl with profound cerebral palsy.

21 Nov 2009

Multi-state electronic tracking program to prevent diversion of common medicines for methamphetamine production

The National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) today announced a new initiative in the war on methamphetamine. The National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx) is a multi-state electronic tracking program that enforces purchase limitations on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines containing pseudoephedrine in real-time at the point of sale.

21 Nov 2009

Program on patients undergoing individualized treatment for metastatic breast cancer: NCCN

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a not-for-profit alliance of 21 of the world's leading cancer centers, has collaborated with the Discovery Health Channel to produce a program profiling three patients with metastatic breast cancer and their healthcare team as they customize each patient's treatment regimen to their individual tumor type and health status.

21 Nov 2009

Three health care organizations implement interconnected EHR system

Three of the largest Front Range health care organizations are taking an unprecedented leap forward in health care reform by improving care for more than a million Coloradans with an interconnected electronic patient record exchange system.

21 Nov 2009

Serum progesterone concentration test can aid optimal timing of breast MRI in women with irregular periods

A simple blood test corresponding to the follicular phase (days 3-14) of a normal menstrual cycle can aid in optimal scheduling of breast MRI exams in premenopausal women with irregular cycles - possibly reducing the number of repeat scans and non-diagnostic tests patients experience and providing clearer images on which doctors make their recommendations, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

21 Nov 2009

MedLink International to provide MedLink TotalOffice EHR as SaaS

MedLink International, Inc. announced today that it will be providing the option of its MedLink TotalOffice EHR as a Software as a Service (SaaS) starting next month. The SaaS model will further assist providers to qualify for "meaningful use" by offering an affordable EHR framework to meet federal and state incentives for EHR adoption by reducing upfront hardware costs.

21 Nov 2009

Dynamic MRI helps diagnose pelvic organ prolapse in women

In women with lower urinary tract symptoms, a medical imaging technique called dynamic MRI allows clinicians to diagnose pelvic organ prolapse - a condition that often goes undiagnosed on static MRI and at physical examination, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

21 Nov 2009

Groundbreaking discovery provides fundamental insights into neurological disorders

Dr. Jeremy Schmahmann, Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and neurologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, on Thursday, November 19, presented his laboratory's research on the new field of study called "Connectivity" at the launch of the MINDlink Foundation.

21 Nov 2009

Cardio Vascular Medical Device to initiate patent applications for its "steerable guidewire" in Europe

Cardio Vascular Medical Device Corp., a leading developer of advanced cardiovascular surgery technology, today announced that the company's Board of Directors has decided to initiate patent applications in Europe, Canada and the Far East for its proprietary next-generation "steerable guidewire" applicable for all angioplasty (PCTA) procedures.

21 Nov 2009

Genetic sonogram improves accuracy of noninvasive prenatal screening and detection of Down syndrome

The addition of a "genetic sonogram" maximizes the accuracy of non-invasive testing for Down syndrome, said a Baylor College of Medicine researcher who was lead author of a landmark study in the current issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

21 Nov 2009

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100th patient enrolled in Atrium Medical's iCAST Atrium Registry Ultrasound Study

Verizon launches telehealth services

Three-day interactive conference to showcase new trendsetting techniques and research in aesthetic plastic surgery

MedPro Safety Products updates on its recent progress

Online tool launched to improve the assessment of sick children

Experts to discuss the patented chemical imaging technology at DDL 20 meeting

Luxembourg hospitals order Sectra MicroDose Mammography system

Additional pre-programmed scenarios for use with Laerdal's SimNewB neonatal patient simulator developed

EraGen Biosciences to have access to Illumina’s BeadXpress platform

Given Imaging introduces new PillCam system at GASTRO 2009 Conference

America's Got Talent Donald Braswell to participate in "Songs for Sara" Benefit Concert

Multi-state electronic tracking program to prevent diversion of common medicines for methamphetamine production

Program on patients undergoing individualized treatment for metastatic breast cancer: NCCN

Three health care organizations implement interconnected EHR system

Serum progesterone concentration test can aid optimal timing of breast MRI in women with irregular periods

MedLink International to provide MedLink TotalOffice EHR as SaaS

Dynamic MRI helps diagnose pelvic organ prolapse in women

Groundbreaking discovery provides fundamental insights into neurological disorders

Cardio Vascular Medical Device to initiate patent applications for its "steerable guidewire" in Europe

Genetic sonogram improves accuracy of noninvasive prenatal screening and detection of Down syndrome

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