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Boston Micromachines Corporation's Multi-DM deformable mirrors being used for improving vision performance

Boston Micromachines Corporation, a leading provider of MEMS-based deformable mirror (DM) products for adaptive optics systems, announced today that its Multi-DM deformable mirror is being used at the University of Rochester Center for Vision Science's Yoon Lab in its research to improve vision performance.

24 Aug 2009

ZoomMed announces registration of American subsidiary ZoomMedUSA

ZoomMed Inc., creator of the ZRx Prescriber, announces that it has registered an American subsidiary under the name ZoomMedUSA Inc. in order to export the ZRx Prescriber to the United States.

24 Aug 2009

CDEX's ID2 Meth Scanner to help combat the growing problem of methamphetamine use

CDEX Inc. announces completion of development-phase testing of a new generation Meth Scanner™ that embodies cell-phone technology and multi-filter applications. The new generation Scanner will have a cell-phone-interactive readout that increases functionality to provide more options for the law enforcement community in its battle against methamphetamine use. In addition, the technological advancements of multi-filter integration will provide greater sensitivity and a platform for multi-drug applications for the Scanner.

24 Aug 2009

Claims Auditor Solution from Compliance 360 provides total control of medical claims audits and appeals

Compliance 360, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for enterprise governance, risk management and compliance (eGRC) announced today that the Compliance 360 Claims Auditor has been licensed for use in over 200 hospitals since it was launched just 8 months ago.

24 Aug 2009

Authentidate to provide web-based healthcare documentation process to LifeCare Solutions

Authentidate Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: ADAT), a worldwide provider of secure Health Information Exchange and workflow management services, today announced that LifeCare Solutions, Inc., a leading Western U.S. provider of home healthcare services and medical equipment, selected Authentidate's Inscrybe(TM) Healthcare web-based service to simplify completion of healthcare documentation with physicians.

24 Aug 2009

Foamix's novel foam technology awarded US patent

Foamix Ltd., a leading developer of topical foams for dermatology and gynecology, announced today that it has been awarded US Patent #7575739 pertaining to its foam technology. The patent covers unique foam compositions, suitable for the treatment of heat and chemical burns, wounds, bacterial, fungal and viral infections.

24 Aug 2009

PatientKeeper's user community grows more than 60% in the last 12 months

PatientKeeper®, Inc., the leading developer of physician information systems, reported continued growth in the first half of 2009. This growth was driven by new customers including Pennsylvania’s Butler Health System, North Carolina’s Catawba Valley Medical Center and Michigan’s Oakwood Healthcare System and by existing customers adopting new products.

24 Aug 2009

MIT to honor Dr. Khine of Shrink Nanotechnologies as one of the top 35 global innovators

Shrink Nanotechnologies, Inc. (“Shrink”) (OTCBB: INKN), an innovative nanotechnology company that develops products, licenses its patent-pending technologies and acquires related assets in three core vertical markets: (i) solar energy production, (ii) medical diagnostics and sensors and (iii) biotechnology research and development tools, today announced that Dr. Michelle Khine, Ph.D., the scientific founder of Shrink’s nanofabrication platform, was named by MIT Technology Review as one of the top 35 global innovators under the age of 35.

24 Aug 2009

Nutra-Life develops new delivery system for supplements

Nutra-Life Inc., a Boise-based company has launched a new enhanced beverage company that features five all-natural supplement products that are delivered through its revolutionary Nutra-Life Inc. cap while drinking water from a bottle.

24 Aug 2009

Staywell Custom Communications partners with Self Care Decisions to provide online applications for health care providers

Custom health communications company StayWell Custom Communications (SCC), a division of MediMedia USA, has announced an exclusive strategic alliance with Self Care Decisions, LLC, the leading provider of decision-support care guides for consumers via the Internet and mobile applications.

24 Aug 2009

SQI Diagnostics continues discussions with the FDA to market it's SQiDworks Diagnostics Platform in the US

SQI Diagnostics Inc. (TSX-V: SQD), a medical systems automation company focused on evolving laboratory-based biomarker testing, today announced its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2009.

24 Aug 2009

Study reveals that increased neurostimulation market offers growth for device industries

The device industry would do well to focus on the treatment needs of individuals suffering from nerve-related disorders as implanted technologies that deliver electrical stimulation begin to supplant drugs for treating certain nerve-related disorders.

24 Aug 2009

Prescient Medical's vProtect(TM) Luminal Shield Stent System receives CE Mark approval for treating heart disorders

Medical device pioneer, Prescient Medical, Inc., announced today that it has received European CE Mark (Conformite Europeene) approval to commercialize its vProtect(TM) Luminal Shield Stent System. The device is now approved for use in improving coronary artery luminal diameter in patients with symptomatic ischemic heart disease.

24 Aug 2009

Advisory labels to help combat swine flu

Out With Allergies LLC has announced the introduction of FluNotes(TM), "Wash Hands Fight Flu"(TM) advisory labels as a potent new weapon for combating swine flu. Available through their website, www.FluNotes.com, these stick-on notes are intended to make people more aware that they must wash their hands frequently to avoid catching and spreading the flu.

24 Aug 2009

Covidien introduces Leak Compensation software for Puritan Bennett 840 ventilator

Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global supplier of healthcare products, today announced the global launch of its Leak Compensation software option for the Puritan Bennett 840™ ventilator. This new feature will provide a ventilation solution in high-leak environments, particularly in non-invasive ventilation where air leaks associated with the use of masks, nasal prongs, and nasal pillows are common.

24 Aug 2009

Thomson Reuters to supply real-time clinical surveillance solution to Bryanlgh Health System

BryanLGH Health System has selected Clinical Xpert CareFocus from Thomson Reuters to play an integral role in its ongoing efforts to improve clinical quality and patient safety.

24 Aug 2009

$1.1 million funds will help make critical enhancements to Integrated Medical Systems' MedEx 1000 system

Integrated Medical Systems, Inc., a medical technology systems integrator transforming critical care, announced that it has received $1.1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense for additional enhancements of the company's MedEx 1000(TM) "suitcase" intensive care unit (ICU).

24 Aug 2009

Micrus Endovascular Corporation and Flexible Stenting Solutions to jointly develop flow diversion technology for neurovascular indications

Micrus Endovascular Corporation and privately held Flexible Stenting Solutions Inc. of Eatontown, N.J., today announced the signing of an exclusive agreement to jointly develop a flow diversion technology for neurovascular indications using both Micrus and Flexible Stenting Solutions technology, development capabilities and intellectual property.

24 Aug 2009

RSS adds real-time claim submission to its Remote Lite software

Renaissance Systems & Services, LLC (RSS) has added real-time claim submission to its Remote Lite software after customers overwhelmingly responded that the capability would be of tremendous value to their offices.

24 Aug 2009

Symmetry Medical President and CEO to present at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Healthcare Conference

Symmetry Medical Inc. (NYSE: SMA), a leading independent provider of products to the global orthopedic device industry and other medical markets, announced today that Brian S. Moore, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Fred L. Hite, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Healthcare Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, MA on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 3:50 p.m. ET.

24 Aug 2009

Device / Technology News

Boston Micromachines Corporation's Multi-DM deformable mirrors being used for improving vision performance

ZoomMed announces registration of American subsidiary ZoomMedUSA

CDEX's ID2 Meth Scanner to help combat the growing problem of methamphetamine use

Claims Auditor Solution from Compliance 360 provides total control of medical claims audits and appeals

Authentidate to provide web-based healthcare documentation process to LifeCare Solutions

Foamix's novel foam technology awarded US patent

PatientKeeper's user community grows more than 60% in the last 12 months

MIT to honor Dr. Khine of Shrink Nanotechnologies as one of the top 35 global innovators

Nutra-Life develops new delivery system for supplements

Staywell Custom Communications partners with Self Care Decisions to provide online applications for health care providers

SQI Diagnostics continues discussions with the FDA to market it's SQiDworks Diagnostics Platform in the US

Study reveals that increased neurostimulation market offers growth for device industries

Prescient Medical's vProtect(TM) Luminal Shield Stent System receives CE Mark approval for treating heart disorders

Advisory labels to help combat swine flu

Covidien introduces Leak Compensation software for Puritan Bennett 840 ventilator

Thomson Reuters to supply real-time clinical surveillance solution to Bryanlgh Health System

$1.1 million funds will help make critical enhancements to Integrated Medical Systems' MedEx 1000 system

Micrus Endovascular Corporation and Flexible Stenting Solutions to jointly develop flow diversion technology for neurovascular indications

RSS adds real-time claim submission to its Remote Lite software

Symmetry Medical President and CEO to present at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Healthcare Conference

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