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Report shows that visual impairments are associated with the risk of death in older adults

Visual problems that cannot be corrected are associated with increased risk of death among individuals between the ages of 49 and 74, and all visual impairments may be associated with the risk of death in older adults, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

13 Oct 2009

A new site and blog for dieters to share information launched by DietReality.com

In response to an increasing need to provide up-to-date information on safe and effective weight loss products, DietReality.com has launched a new site and blog designed to empower dieters to share information.

12 Oct 2009

NDS Surgical Imaging to demonstrate ConnectOR G2 medical-grade appliance for operating theaters

NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) announced the preview of the next generation informatics appliance for the minimally invasive surgical suite – ConnectORTMG2.

12 Oct 2009

SCAA honors San Diego Project Heart Beat with 2009 Public Service Award

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, and the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association (SCAA) honored San Diego Project Heart Beat with the 2009 Public Service Award for its work to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), prevent sudden cardiac death and improve cardiovascular health.

12 Oct 2009

Stericycle introduces the Carbon Footprint Estimator for hospitals to determine their environmental impact

Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL) launched its Carbon Footprint Estimator, designed to encourage hospitals to assess their current carbon impact and to determine ways to lessen their CO2 footprint.

12 Oct 2009

Res-Q point-of-care cell processing system from Celling Technologies

Celling Technologies, an innovator in stem cell therapy, launched its latest technology for the isolation of adult stem cells. The Res-Q device was developed by ThermoGenesis Corporation to provide an easy to use, point-of-care system to compliment their MXP system currently being marketed in the United States and several international markets.

12 Oct 2009

Underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in purchasing additional Stereotaxis' shares

Stereotaxis, Inc. announced today that the underwriters for the recently announced public offering of Stereotaxis common stock have exercised in full their over-allotment option to purchase an additional 975,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The 7,475,000 shares of Stereotaxis common stock in the offering, including the 975,000 shares subject to the over-allotment option, are being sold at a price to the public of $4.00 per share.

12 Oct 2009

Z-Medica launches QuikClot Trauma Pad

Z-Medica Corporation, a medical device company developing innovative hemostatic agents, today announced the availability of the QuikClot® Trauma Pad™ hemostatic dressing, on display at booth #1721 at the American College of Surgeons 95th Annual Clinical Congress. The new QuikClot Trauma Pad’s 12 x 12 inch size makes it well-suited to control bleeding from large traumatic wounds.

From Medica Corporation 12 Oct 2009

Communications technology for students and employees to manage their healthcare relationships

Allviant Corporation today announced the launch of its CarePass™ pilot program with Arizona State University to add another tool to the university’s health and wellness communications and services while empowering its employees and students with tools to manage their healthcare relationships.

12 Oct 2009

Rice consumption improves overall diet and reduces obesity and Type II diabetes

According to recent research published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association (JADA), eating rice helps improve overall diet and potentially reduces the risk for many chronic diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease and Type II diabetes.

12 Oct 2009

OptumHealth’s conference to focus on advancements in fetal diagnosis and treatment

OptumHealth Inc. has teamed with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to present a two-day educational conference focused on clinical advancements in fetal diagnosis and treatment, neonatal care and pediatric care. The gathering runs through today, and is part of OptumHealth’s Network Spotlight Conferences program.

12 Oct 2009

Wake Forest University School of Medicine honours researchers

Wake Forest University School of Medicine honored eight of its researchers with awards for excellence at the 13th Annual Research Awards Day Oct. 1.

12 Oct 2009

COPD Management Program for South Region TRICARE beneficiaries

Humana Military Healthcare Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc., announced today an additional benefit available for South Region TRICARE beneficiaries. The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Management Program offers telephonic education and coaching by dedicated registered nurses.

12 Oct 2009

Collaborative effort to premiere nation’s second Mobile Emergency Room

In partnership with the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency of Los Angeles County, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children’s Hospital will premiere the nation’s second Mobile Emergency Room (ER) unit today at the 25th Anniversary of the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon and Half Marathon.

12 Oct 2009

Overview of procedures and techniques used for embryo transfer under transvaginal ultrasound guidance

Fertility and reproductive specialists are invited to join a live, online chat event entitled, “Transvaginal Ultrasound Transfers” at www.CookARTLab.com. The

12 Oct 2009

New journal focuses on therapeutic hypothermia and its applications in cardiology and neurotrauma

Therapeutic Hypothermia, a new online open access peer-reviewed journal, will focus on medical treatment which lowers a patient's body temperature to help reduce the risk of ischemic injury to tissues following a period of insufficient blood flow.

12 Oct 2009

Business update from Cardima

Cardima, Inc., a medical device company focused on the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation (“AF”), is providing the following update on its progress, recent activities and upcoming milestones.

12 Oct 2009

Rural Americans with heart disease at risk of impending Medicare cuts

Medicare regulatory changes expected to be finalized in November - but overshadowed by the partisan bluster of the ongoing health care debate - pose an imminent threat to 80 million patients in America suffering from heart disease, especially for the nearly one in four Americans over the age of 65 living in rural areas.

12 Oct 2009

Findings may reveal new treatments for people suffering from chronic hemoglobin levels

A gene with a significant effect on regulating hemoglobin in the body has been identified as part of a genome-wide association study, which looked at the link between genes and hemoglobin level in 16,000 people.

12 Oct 2009

PPA bus tour to raise awareness of patient assistance programs

The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Iowa, Southern Illinois, and Southern Indiana throughout the week of October 12 -- 16th at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Midwesterners access information on programs that provide prescription medicines for free or nearly free.

12 Oct 2009

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Report shows that visual impairments are associated with the risk of death in older adults

A new site and blog for dieters to share information launched by DietReality.com

NDS Surgical Imaging to demonstrate ConnectOR G2 medical-grade appliance for operating theaters

SCAA honors San Diego Project Heart Beat with 2009 Public Service Award

Stericycle introduces the Carbon Footprint Estimator for hospitals to determine their environmental impact

Res-Q point-of-care cell processing system from Celling Technologies

Underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in purchasing additional Stereotaxis' shares

Z-Medica launches QuikClot Trauma Pad

Communications technology for students and employees to manage their healthcare relationships

Rice consumption improves overall diet and reduces obesity and Type II diabetes

OptumHealth’s conference to focus on advancements in fetal diagnosis and treatment

Wake Forest University School of Medicine honours researchers

COPD Management Program for South Region TRICARE beneficiaries

Collaborative effort to premiere nation’s second Mobile Emergency Room

Overview of procedures and techniques used for embryo transfer under transvaginal ultrasound guidance

New journal focuses on therapeutic hypothermia and its applications in cardiology and neurotrauma

Business update from Cardima

Rural Americans with heart disease at risk of impending Medicare cuts

Findings may reveal new treatments for people suffering from chronic hemoglobin levels

PPA bus tour to raise awareness of patient assistance programs

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