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Konica Minolta to feature new digital radiology solution at RSNA 2015

Konica Minolta, a market leader in medical diagnostic Primary Imaging Solutions, will feature AeroDR LT, its new digital radiology solution, at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Booth #2729.

12 Nov 2015

MedTechSouthEast competition displays advanced medical technologies for Parkinson’s patients

Laser-emitting shoes and a Meccano-style walking aid kit are just two of the inventions being developed by companies in London and the south east that could help people stay independent for longer as they get older or develop debilitating illnesses, according to Design Council and MedCity, the Mayor of London’s life sciences promotional organisation.

12 Nov 2015

Sphere Medical to exhibit new patient dedicated blood gas analyser at Lage Landen Congres

Sphere Medical, innovator in critical care monitoring and diagnostics equipment, will be exhibiting its novel patient dedicated blood gas analyser at Lage Landen Congres – centred on critical and intensive care – in Ghent, Belgium, Friday 13th November.

12 Nov 2015

Experts develop low-cost method to combat deadly form of air pollution

People could soon be using their smartphones to combat a deadly form of air pollution, thanks to a potentially life-saving breakthrough by RMIT University researchers in Melbourne, Australia.

11 Nov 2015

Advances in nanofilter technology may lead to surgically implantable, artificial kidney

Research that could lead to the development of a surgically implantable, artificial kidney, was presented at ASN Kidney Week 2015 November 3-8 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

11 Nov 2015

Medical experts, business leaders to explore healthcare system at Digital Health Summit at CES 2016

The driving forces behind the exponential growth of the multi-billion dollar digital health space will be examined at the 7th annual Digital Health Summit, a Living in Digital Times production at CES 2016.

11 Nov 2015

Florida Institute finalizes funding agreement with Genetic Networks

The Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research (the Institute) announced today that it has finalized a funding agreement with Genetic Networks, a Miami based company with technology developed at the University of Miami.

11 Nov 2015

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center selects Aprima EHR

Aprima Medical Software announced today that Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center has selected Aprima EHR (electronic health record) to implement throughout the ambulatory clinics of the hospital system.

11 Nov 2015

Betalin launches new EMP technology that could transform diabetes treatment

Betalin Therapeutics, a biotech company specializing in tissue engineering for curing diabetes, introduces the Engineered Micro Pancreas (EMP), a novel technology that provides significant levels of glucose-regulated insulin secretion over extended periods of time.

11 Nov 2015

New study aims to explore sexual and reproductive health issues in disaster-prone countries

New research led by Dr Nibedita S Ray-Bennett at the University of Leicester will look into the sexual and reproductive health issues in disaster-prone areas during times of humanitarian crisis.

11 Nov 2015

New data validates use of ActiveCare DVT prophylaxis compression system following total joint replacement surgery

Medical Compression Systems, Inc. (MCS), today announced new data further validating the use of the ActiveCare DVT prophylaxis compression system following total joint replacement procedures.

11 Nov 2015

Purple Button mobile app helps HMC achieve overall goal of improving patient safety, quality

CRG Medical officially announced today the implementation of the ONC for IT award winning Purple Button mobile patient safety application at HMC. The Purple Button, powered by CRG Medical, supports the KB Core High Reliability Patient Safety Evaluation System and has been instrumental in assisting HMC toward their overall goal of improving patient safety, quality and satisfaction.

10 Nov 2015

Boston Children's and Rock Health team up to accelerate development of pediatric health technologies

Boston Children's Hospital and digital health venture fund Rock Health today announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of pediatric health technologies. Detailed today during Boston Children's Hospital's Global Pediatric Innovation Summit + Awards (#PedInno15), the partnership will foster the development of digital tools and devices to improve pediatric care.

10 Nov 2015

Boston Scientific signs definitive agreement to acquire CeloNova's interventional radiology business

Boston Scientific has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the interventional radiology portfolio of CeloNova Biosciences, a San Antonio-based developer of endovascular and interventional cardiology technologies.

10 Nov 2015

Deep, uniform exome coverage in one day

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), introduces its new xGen® Exome Research Panel v1.0 for insightful analysis of the human exome via next generation sequencing.

From Integrated DNA Technologies 10 Nov 2015

VISERA 4K UHD endoscopy system gives surgeons 4x resolution

Olympus launches the VISERA 4K UHD system across the UK. Surgeons will benefit from particularly sharp images thanks to integration of 4K Ultra HD technology.

From Evident - Medical and Surgical 10 Nov 2015

New clinical chemistry analyzer launched by EKF at Medica 2015

EKF, launched the Altair™ 240 clinical chemistry analyzer to the European market at Medica 2015, Düsseldorf, 16-19th November.

From EKF Diagnostics 10 Nov 2015

Interventional Spine receives FDA clearance for Opticage Expandable Interbody Fusion Device

Interventional Spine, Inc. today announced the FDA clearance of their next generation Opticage Expandable Interbody Fusion Device. The next generation system is an enhanced version of the original Opticage system that was introduced in 2012.

10 Nov 2015

New method may extend use of noninvasive prenatal testing to detect chromosomal abnormalities

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine developed a method to expand the types of chromosomal abnormalities that noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) can detect. The study, published November 9 by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, uses a semiconductor sequencing platform to identify small chromosomal deletions or duplications, such as occur in Cri du Chat Syndrome and DiGeorge Syndrome, with a simple blood test from the expectant mother.

10 Nov 2015

Two studies explore potential new blood tests for Alzheimer's disease

There is increasing evidence that the brain changes of Alzheimer's disease begin decades before memory and thinking problems occur, prompting the need for better methods of early detection for this progressive, fatal brain disease. Consequently, there is a growing school of thought that the most effective future Alzheimer's drug therapies will be administered to those who are at high risk of the disease before cognitive symptoms appear.

10 Nov 2015

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Konica Minolta to feature new digital radiology solution at RSNA 2015

MedTechSouthEast competition displays advanced medical technologies for Parkinson’s patients

Sphere Medical to exhibit new patient dedicated blood gas analyser at Lage Landen Congres

Experts develop low-cost method to combat deadly form of air pollution

Advances in nanofilter technology may lead to surgically implantable, artificial kidney

Medical experts, business leaders to explore healthcare system at Digital Health Summit at CES 2016

Florida Institute finalizes funding agreement with Genetic Networks

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center selects Aprima EHR

Betalin launches new EMP technology that could transform diabetes treatment

New study aims to explore sexual and reproductive health issues in disaster-prone countries

New data validates use of ActiveCare DVT prophylaxis compression system following total joint replacement surgery

Purple Button mobile app helps HMC achieve overall goal of improving patient safety, quality

Boston Children's and Rock Health team up to accelerate development of pediatric health technologies

Boston Scientific signs definitive agreement to acquire CeloNova's interventional radiology business

Deep, uniform exome coverage in one day

VISERA 4K UHD endoscopy system gives surgeons 4x resolution

New clinical chemistry analyzer launched by EKF at Medica 2015

Interventional Spine receives FDA clearance for Opticage Expandable Interbody Fusion Device

New method may extend use of noninvasive prenatal testing to detect chromosomal abnormalities

Two studies explore potential new blood tests for Alzheimer's disease

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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