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Philips announces expanded availability of diagnostic X-ray solutions

Royal Philips today announced expanded availability of its portfolio of diagnostic X-ray solutions, including DuraDiagnost, DigitalDiagnost, MobileDiagnost wDR, MobileDiagnost Opta, ProGrade and PrimaryDiagnost.

From Philips Healthcare 26 Nov 2014

Perc NGage® and Perc NCompass® nitinol stone extractors launched by Cook Medical

Urologists now have new options for stone extraction devices when performing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), as Cook Medical is launching the Perc NGage® and Perc NCompass® nitinol stone extractors today. The new products complement the Perc NCircle®, which has been on the market since 2002 and was the first nitinol extraction device for percutaneous procedures. Cook Medical was the first company to incorporate nitinol into its stone extraction devices.

From COOK MEDICAL INC. 26 Nov 2014

Promethera Biosciences completes €25.33 million ($31.4 million) Series C fundraising

Promethera Biosciences, a Belgian biotechnology company developing Promethera HepaStem, a cell-based therapy for the treatment of in-born errors of metabolism and acquired liver diseases, today announces the completion of its Series C fundraising round. The company has raised €25.33 million ($31.4 million), including €20.33 million in capital.

26 Nov 2014

electroCore CEO highlights the importance of working with stakeholders when launching new technologies

JP Errico, founder and CEO of electroCore, speaking at The FT Global Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Conference in London last week, emphasized the importance of working with each of the major stakeholders, i.e., patients and their advocates, key opinion-leading physicians, and decision-makers within the payor community at the earliest opportunity, particularly in regards to innovative and disruptive technology such as electroCore’s non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS).

26 Nov 2014

Nepstar revenue increases 8.1% to RMB738.3 million (US$120.3million) in Q3 2014

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd., a leading retail drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014.

26 Nov 2014

Decrease in prevalence of VRSA infections in southeastern Michigan

A new study finds a decrease in an emergent strain of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) that is resistant to last line defense antibiotics. Researchers examined the prevalence of vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) infections in southeastern Michigan, where the majority of these infections have occurred in the U.S.

26 Nov 2014

Study: Using wash cloths treated with skin cleanser could reduce skin infections in U.S. jails

New research shows providing detainees wash cloths treated with a skin cleanser could reduce the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteria in U.S. jails. Researchers looked at the effect on transmission of S. aureus of using wash cloths treated with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) compared with wash cloths with only plain water in detainees at Dallas County Jail.

25 Nov 2014

Philips' IQon Spectral CT receives FDA clearance

Reinforcing its commitment to enabling confident diagnosis through innovation, Royal Philips today announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its IQon Spectral CT, presenting an entirely new approach to spectral imaging.

From Philips Healthcare 25 Nov 2014

InSightec's MRgFUS system approved in Japan for treatment of women with uterine fibroids

Elbit Imaging Ltd. announced today that it was informed by InSightec Ltd. that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has approved InSightec's MR-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) system for the treatment of pain palliation caused by bone metastases and advanced treatment for women with uterine fibroids.

25 Nov 2014

Eastern Europe restructures growth strategies to focus on medical devices sector

Governments in Eastern Europe have been forced to restructure their growth strategies and focus on attracting investors outside of the European Union in response to the Eurozone crisis.

25 Nov 2014

Gamma Medica to offer Philips MicroDose SI as complement to LumaGEM MBI system

Gamma Medica today announces the company will now offer Philips MicroDose SI, the first full-field digital mammography (FFDM) system that supports single-shot, non-invasive spectral imaging, as a complement to its market leading LumaGEM Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) system.

25 Nov 2014

ProMedica invests in early stage medical device company

ProMedica has invested in an early stage medical device company that is developing and commercializing innovative and cost-effective devices for treating common vascular diseases such as peripheral artery disease (PAD). Jobst Vascular Surgeon John Pigott, MD, founded the Sylvania-based company, VentureMed Group, and its first invention is already being used in clinical trials underway in Europe.

25 Nov 2014

Preconception care can significantly lower adverse birth outcomes in diabetic women

Pregnant women with diabetes are at an increased risk for many adverse birth outcomes. Preconception care (PCC) can significantly lower these risks by helping pregnant mothers with diabetes control their glucose levels, resulting in healthier babies and less money spent on complicated deliveries and lifelong medical complications.

25 Nov 2014

Comprehensive guide to help parents obtain quality medical care for children with ASDs

Navigating through the maze of health and medical services can be challenging for parents of children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). A new resource is now available for caregivers, health professionals and, especially, parents.

25 Nov 2014

Breast size differences have significant mental health impact in adolescent girls

Differences in breast size have a significant mental health impact in adolescent girls, affecting self-esteem, emotional well-being, and social functioning, reports the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

25 Nov 2014

Study: Shared medical appointments benefit women undergoing evaluation for macromastia

For women considering breast reduction surgery, initial evaluation at a shared medical appointment (SMA) provides excellent patient satisfaction in a more efficient clinic visit, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

25 Nov 2014

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Philips announces expanded availability of diagnostic X-ray solutions

Perc NGage® and Perc NCompass® nitinol stone extractors launched by Cook Medical

Promethera Biosciences completes €25.33 million ($31.4 million) Series C fundraising

electroCore CEO highlights the importance of working with stakeholders when launching new technologies

Nepstar revenue increases 8.1% to RMB738.3 million (US$120.3million) in Q3 2014

Decrease in prevalence of VRSA infections in southeastern Michigan

Study: Using wash cloths treated with skin cleanser could reduce skin infections in U.S. jails

Philips' IQon Spectral CT receives FDA clearance

InSightec's MRgFUS system approved in Japan for treatment of women with uterine fibroids

Eastern Europe restructures growth strategies to focus on medical devices sector

Gamma Medica to offer Philips MicroDose SI as complement to LumaGEM MBI system

ProMedica invests in early stage medical device company

Preconception care can significantly lower adverse birth outcomes in diabetic women

Comprehensive guide to help parents obtain quality medical care for children with ASDs

Breast size differences have significant mental health impact in adolescent girls

Study: Shared medical appointments benefit women undergoing evaluation for macromastia

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals implements enhanced patient support program

Protein that awakens brain from sleep may fight against Alzheimer's disease

Dantrolene drug may be effective treatment for rare form of diabetes

ADHD information on social media: an interview with Gemma Ryan

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