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Detailed review findings of EMPOWER study to evaluate the Maestro System released

EnteroMedics Inc., the developer of medical devices using neuroblocking technology to treat obesity and other gastrointestinal disorders, today announced preliminary findings from its ongoing detailed review of its EMPOWER™ study, a randomized, double-blind, controlled pivotal study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Maestro® System in the treatment of obesity.

12 Nov 2009

Arrayit Diagnostics develops diagnostic tests for early cancer detection

Arrayit Corporation announced today that the company's majority owned subsidiary, Arrayit Diagnostics, Inc., will launch the most intensive marketing campaign in the company's thirteen-year history. The company is currently developing several diagnostic tests that will provide early detection for cancers, neurodegenerative diseases and other disease states.

12 Nov 2009

"Doctors Speak Out" series to discuss today's health issues

How can counting cancer cells in the blood make a difference in treatment? Can a potent hormone that fuels some breast cancers be used to fire back against the disease? These critical questions are being answered via innovative laboratory and clinical research underway at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. A renowned pharmacologist who discovered a leading treatment for cancer and a physician treating patients in cutting edge clinical trials will discuss these and other life-enhancing discoveries during Doctors Speak Out, a series of conversations with physicians and researchers on today’s most pressing health issues.

12 Nov 2009

Jonathan Richman to present at FDA public hearing on promoting medical devices using the Internet

Bridge Worldwide announced today that Jonathan Richman, Director of Strategic Planning, will present at the public hearing on "Promotion of FDA-Regulated Medical Products Using the Internet and Social Media Tools," to be held on November 12 and 13, 2009, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the National Transportation Safety Board Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Richman is scheduled to speak on Friday, November 13, at 11:40 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. for 10 minutes per time slot. To listen to a free, live webcast of the hearing, go to: www.capitolconnection.net/capcon/fda/111209/FDAlive.htm.

12 Nov 2009

D-Link to showcase its Green networking hardware at the HealthAchieve2009 conference

D-Link has been selected to showcase its environmentally responsible Green networking hardware as part of the Venture Green program in this year's HealthAchieve2009 conference and exhibition on Nov. 16-17 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

12 Nov 2009

PaLFI device: An innovative way to remotely communicate and power implantable medical devices

Developers in medical, industrial and consumer applications continuously strive to increase wireless functionality to enhance the convenience of products. Texas Instruments today announced the first member of a new product class featuring the industry's first passive low frequency interface (PaLFI) device designed to wirelessly supply an ultra-low-power MSP430 microcontroller (MCU) with energy to operate even if the optional battery is empty.

12 Nov 2009

First pediatric hospital to discharge child with mechanical heart assist device

Texas Children's Hospital is the nation's first pediatric hospital to discharge a child while on an intracorporeal ventricular assist device (VAD), a feat previously accomplished only at adult institutions. The patient, 16-year-old Francisco "Frank" De Santiago, who was implanted with a mechanical heart pump called the HeartMate II on May 19, 2009, was discharged on Oct. 29, 2009.

12 Nov 2009

Millennium Laboratories announces new clinical quantitative assay and drug screening tests for healthcare

Millennium Laboratories, a leading provider of therapeutic drug monitoring and education to physicians and staff treating chronic pain patients, announced today the company’s development and validation of a clinical quantitative assay for the new drug tapentadol (Nucynta™) by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).

12 Nov 2009

K2M announces the launch of TERRA NOVA and SERENGETI

K2M, Inc., the spinal device company developing innovative and simplified solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies and procedures, today announced the launch of the TERRA NOVA® Minimally Invasive Access System and the SERENGETI® Disposable Kit at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 2009 Annual Conference.

12 Nov 2009

Nicast to launch the NovaMesh intra-abdominal hernia mesh in Europe

Nicast, developer of medical devices made of electrospun nanofabric, announced today it is readying to launch the NovaMesh intra-abdominal hernia mesh in the European market in Q1 2010, pending European regulatory approval. NovaMesh is the first intra-abdominal hernia mesh to utilize the special properties of electrospun nanofabric.

12 Nov 2009

Zynx Health to showcase its solutions at the American Medical Informatics Association’s 2009 annual symposium

Zynx Health, the leader in evidence-based and experienced-based clinical decision support, will showcase its solutions at the American Medical Informatics Association’s 2009 annual symposium in San Francisco.

12 Nov 2009

Scientists report largest-ever collection of data about the proteins produced by genes in a single human organ

Scientists at a group of 11 research centers in China are reporting for the first time assembly of the largest-ever collection of data about the proteins produced by genes in a single human organ. Their focus was the liver, and their massive database in both protein and transcript levels could become a roadmap for finding possible new biomarkers and treatments for liver disease.

12 Nov 2009

IMS Health to launch comprehensive analytical tool for oncology market

IMS Health, the world’s leading provider of market intelligence to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, today announced the upcoming launch of IMS Oncology QuantifierTM, a comprehensive, clinically rich analytical tool that enables the company’s clients to assess treatment opportunities and guide commercial decisions in the $48 billion global oncology market.

12 Nov 2009

Shimadzu, EDDA sign business deal

Shimadzu Corporation (Kyoto Japan) and EDDA Technology Inc. (Princeton, NJ, USA) today announced that both parties have entered into a business partnership on X-ray chest CAD systems based on the Radiography System of Shimadzu featuring its direct conversion flat panel detector (FPD) and EDDA's CAD applications.

12 Nov 2009

New thin and lightweight notetaker for blind people

HumanWare has launched the BrailleNote Apex, the thinnest and lightest notetaker especially for professionals and students who are blind.

12 Nov 2009

New website on healthy lifestyle and its issues launched by Healthy Life Network

HealthyLifeNetwork.com is officially online and making its healthful presence known on the world-wide web. The new site has been in development for sometime but overall the time to market from concept to publish was fast-tracked by a Chicago-based team of writers, editors, designers and marketing wizards.

12 Nov 2009

Some benefits from prescription drug DTCA, but significant risks remain

While the debate over prescription drug advertising persists, a new study released online in the American Journal of Public Health offers guidelines for improving drug ads in order to minimize potential harm and maximize benefits. The study reveals that while there are some benefits from prescription drug direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA), there are significant risks that are magnified by the prominence of DTCA.

12 Nov 2009

Pacific Biosciences selects Camstar Manufacturing enterprise software to deliver innovative products

Camstar Systems, Inc. announced today that Pacific Biosciences, a leader in the development of a transformative Single Molecule Real Time (SMRT™) DNA sequencing platform, has selected the Camstar Manufacturing™ enterprise software platform to enable its critical transition from product development to high-volume production, and to ensure consistent top product quality.

12 Nov 2009

ResearchMatch: A free meeting place for researchers

A new national initiative involving UT Southwestern Medical Center will match volunteers who want to take part in medical research studies with the scientists who are leading those studies.

12 Nov 2009

LCA launches webpage with information on lung cancer meant for veterans

Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) salutes all veterans today on Veterans Day and announces the launch of a new webpage with information specifically for veterans on lung cancer -- the leading cause of cancer death among veterans.

12 Nov 2009

Device / Technology News

Detailed review findings of EMPOWER study to evaluate the Maestro System released

Arrayit Diagnostics develops diagnostic tests for early cancer detection

"Doctors Speak Out" series to discuss today's health issues

Jonathan Richman to present at FDA public hearing on promoting medical devices using the Internet

D-Link to showcase its Green networking hardware at the HealthAchieve2009 conference

PaLFI device: An innovative way to remotely communicate and power implantable medical devices

First pediatric hospital to discharge child with mechanical heart assist device

Millennium Laboratories announces new clinical quantitative assay and drug screening tests for healthcare

K2M announces the launch of TERRA NOVA and SERENGETI

Nicast to launch the NovaMesh intra-abdominal hernia mesh in Europe

Zynx Health to showcase its solutions at the American Medical Informatics Association’s 2009 annual symposium

Scientists report largest-ever collection of data about the proteins produced by genes in a single human organ

IMS Health to launch comprehensive analytical tool for oncology market

Shimadzu, EDDA sign business deal

New thin and lightweight notetaker for blind people

New website on healthy lifestyle and its issues launched by Healthy Life Network

Some benefits from prescription drug DTCA, but significant risks remain

Pacific Biosciences selects Camstar Manufacturing enterprise software to deliver innovative products

ResearchMatch: A free meeting place for researchers

LCA launches webpage with information on lung cancer meant for veterans

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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