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Stem cell bandage human clinical trial for torn meniscal cartilage

The company behind a pioneering stem cell bandage, believed to be the world's first adult and autologous (patient's own) stem cell treatment designed to heal torn meniscal cartilage, can now take the technology to human clinical trials thanks to an investment from one of the UK's most successful entrepreneurs.

14 Nov 2011

Fears about ICD shock during sex leads to performance problems in heart patients

Adults with congenital heart disease and implanted cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) often have a high level of fear and anxiety about the device delivering a shock during sex - resulting in sexual performance problems, according to research (Abstract 14165) presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011.

14 Nov 2011

Super committee may delay tax details

As the panel's Nov. 23 deadline approaches and doubts about its ability for success persist, a new approach is emerging in which the panel may opt to postpone politically difficult decisions by deciding the amount of new revenue their deficit-reduction plan would require, but leaving specifics to Congress' tax-writing committees to fill in next year.

14 Nov 2011

Decision Simulation licenses virtual patient platform from University of Pittsburgh

Decision Simulation LLC, the leading provider of web-based virtual patient platforms that enhance clinical decision-making skills, today announced it has extended its licensing agreement with the University of Pittsburgh.

14 Nov 2011

Demand for non-drug intervention for atrial fibrillation will remain, despite FDA PVAC decision

According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, the search for an improved method of treating atrial fibrillation (AF) will be unaffected by the recent mixed decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel on Medtronic's phased radiofrequency (RF) pulmonary vein ablation catheter (PVAC).

From Medtronic 14 Nov 2011

Data shows cost-effectiveness of ZOLL LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator

ZOLL Medical Corporation, a manufacturer of medical devices and related software solutions, announced today that data showing the cost-effectiveness of the LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator was presented in two scientific presentations and posters at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011 in Orlando over the weekend.

14 Nov 2011

Allscripts approves Apixio Community Search product

Apixio Inc., the leading provider of clinical integration and medically intelligent search solutions for private health data, announced that its Community Search product has been tested and approved by Allscripts and is now featured in the Allscripts Application Store and Exchange on the company's ClientConnect website. Apixio is available today for users of Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) 5.5.

14 Nov 2011

Harrison Medical Center installs three Toshiba Infinix-i vascular X-ray systems

Performing cardiac catheterizations through the radial artery is proven to make exams safer for patients while frequently reducing post-procedure hospital stay times. To conduct radial interventions from both the right and left side, Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Wash., installed three Infinix™-i vascular X-ray systems from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

14 Nov 2011

Conmed Healthcare Management third quarter net revenue increases 17.4% to record $18.1M

Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc., a leading full service provider of correctional facility healthcare services to county and municipal detention centers, today announced financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011.

14 Nov 2011

First Edition: November 14, 2011

In today's headlines, reports about the Supreme Court's expected health law announcement; about where things stand with the super committee and its fast-approaching deadline; and other health policy news.

14 Nov 2011

TPI first quarter revenue decreases 20.5% to $17.5 million

Tianyin Pharmaceutical Inc., a pharmaceutical company that specializes in the patented biopharmaceutical, modernized traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), branded generics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) announced financial results for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2012.

14 Nov 2011

New-onset AF, severe sepsis may increase risk of stroke and mortality in hospital settings

A recent study led by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) shows an increased risk of stroke and mortality among patients diagnosed with severe sepsis and new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) during hospitalization.

14 Nov 2011

Genzyme's alemtuzumab Phase lll trial on MS meets co-primary endpoints

Genzyme, a Sanofi company, reports today that the Phase lll CARE-MS ll trial met both of its co-primary endpoints. Relapse rate and sustained accumulation (worsening) of disability (SAD) were significantly reduced in multiple sclerosis patients receiving alemtuzumab as compared with Rebif.

14 Nov 2011

Cedars Sinai researcher to receive American Heart Association-Philips Resuscitation Fellowship Award

Royal Philips Electronics today announced that Dr. Carmen Teodorescu, M.D., Ph.D., a post-doctoral fellow at The Heart Institute at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California was selected as the recipient of the fifth annual American Heart Association-Philips Resuscitation Fellowship Award.

14 Nov 2011

NICE refuses AstraZeneca breast cancer drug on NHS

Britain’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has refused another breast cancer drug from routine NHS use. This was not met with enthusiasm by the cancer charities which said that drugs of this type are “particularly valuable”.

13 Nov 2011

Updates on dietary benefits and dangers in kidney disease patients

Two studies presented during the American Society of Nephrology's Annual Kidney Week provide new information on dietary benefits and dangers in kidney disease patients.

11 Nov 2011

Senate Republicans question role of $10 billion innovation center

Three GOP Senators have asked the Government Accountability Office to examine the effectiveness of this center, which was created by the health law, and to determine whether it is duplicating work that was already the responsibility of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

11 Nov 2011

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Stem cell bandage human clinical trial for torn meniscal cartilage

Fears about ICD shock during sex leads to performance problems in heart patients

Super committee may delay tax details

Decision Simulation licenses virtual patient platform from University of Pittsburgh

Demand for non-drug intervention for atrial fibrillation will remain, despite FDA PVAC decision

Data shows cost-effectiveness of ZOLL LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator

Allscripts approves Apixio Community Search product

Harrison Medical Center installs three Toshiba Infinix-i vascular X-ray systems

Conmed Healthcare Management third quarter net revenue increases 17.4% to record $18.1M

First Edition: November 14, 2011

TPI first quarter revenue decreases 20.5% to $17.5 million

New-onset AF, severe sepsis may increase risk of stroke and mortality in hospital settings

Genzyme's alemtuzumab Phase lll trial on MS meets co-primary endpoints

Cedars Sinai researcher to receive American Heart Association-Philips Resuscitation Fellowship Award

NICE refuses AstraZeneca breast cancer drug on NHS

Updates on dietary benefits and dangers in kidney disease patients

Senate Republicans question role of $10 billion innovation center

Supreme Court quiet about health law appeals, announcement could come as soon as Monday

Health law alphabet soup: ACOs, MLR and other implementation news

China Pharma third quarter revenue increases 12% to $21.0 million

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