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First Edition: November 30, 2010

Today's headlines include reports on congressional action on the Medicare doc 'pay fix' as well as results from a new poll related to how the public thinks Medicare should be addressed in the context of deficit reduction.

30 Nov 2010

American Journal of Preventive Medicine delineates public health problem about caffeinated alcoholic beverages

In the wake of multiple state bans on caffeinated alcoholic beverages (CABs) and an FDA warning to four companies to remove their products from the marketplace, an article published online today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine delineates the scope of the public health problem and suggests areas of research that might help address it.

30 Nov 2010

Spinal Modulation's Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Pilot Clinical Trial results to be presented at 14th NANS

SPINAL MODULATION, Inc., a privately held medical device company focused on developing devices to treat chronic pain, today announced that the results of its prospective, multicenter Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation Clinical Trial will be presented by David Caraway, MD, PhD, Timothy Deer, MD and Robert Levy, MD, PhD at the 14th Annual North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) meeting.

30 Nov 2010

Jiangsu Yanshen found liable for producing and selling inferior quality products

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group, a leading pharmaceutical company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of branded and proprietary pharmaceuticals in China, today announced that Jiangsu Yanshen Biological Technology Stock Co., Ltd. ("Jiangsu Yanshen"), in which Simcere holds a 52.5% controlling stake, has been found liable for producing and selling inferior quality products by the People's Court of Tianning District, Changzhou City and was sentenced to a fine of RMB4.6 million.

30 Nov 2010

May Institute, Borders partner to raise funds for critical services during Benefit Days

May Institute, an award-winning national nonprofit serving children and adults with autism and other special needs, and Borders, a leading specialty retailer of books as well as other educational and entertainment items, are partnering this holiday season to raise funds for critical services during May Institute's Benefit Days at Borders, December 3-5, 2010. Visit May Institute's website to download a voucher with the promotional code for this special fundraising event.

30 Nov 2010

Total Immersion adds Vantage Surgical Systems to North American AR Partner network

Total Immersion, the global leader in augmented reality (AR), today announced the addition of Vantage Surgical Systems as a Certified D'Fusion Value Added Reseller to its North American Partner network, the world's largest network dedicated to AR.

30 Nov 2010

Group drumming can improve social, emotional behavior in low-income children: NAMM Foundation

The NAMM Foundation today announced the findings of a recent study that shows how group drumming can improve social and emotional behavior in low-income children.

30 Nov 2010

Plackers recommends simple steps to maintain healthy teeth, gums during stressful holiday season

Three-quarters of American adults report moderate to high stress levels in their everyday lives, and that number increases during the holiday season, according to a recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association.

30 Nov 2010

CompPartners, Emerald Claims Management partner to provide intake and triage services to injured employees

CompPartners has partnered with Emerald Claims Management to provide intake and triage services to injured employees. The program expedites the delivery of medical services to claimants and reduces lost-time claims.

30 Nov 2010

Super-sized World conference to address national health crisis of obesity

A conference at the New York Academy of Sciences on December 9 will convene leading obesity researchers to explore the latest science and policy initiatives addressing the global and national health crisis of obesity.

30 Nov 2010

Methodist to develop national training center for treatment of cardiovascular disease

The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center recently received a generous gift to develop a national training center for surgical and interventional treatments for cardiovascular disease, the number one killer of Americans. The benefactor wishes to remain anonymous.

30 Nov 2010

Mindray upgrades M7 ultrasound, high performance DC-7 platforms at RSNA annual meeting

Mindray Medical International Limited, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices worldwide, today announced two significant upgrades for its premium M7 ultrasound and high performance DC-7 platforms at the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) being held in Chicago, November 28 – December 2, 2010. The hand carried M7 unit (HCU), which was recently introduced in North America, will be available with an extensive variety of new transducers

From Mindray 30 Nov 2010

Dicom Systems unveils new automated feature of DCMSYS router

San Francisco-based Dicom Systems has unveiled the latest fully automated feature of its DCMSYS router, further improving the effectiveness of its groundbreaking DICOM Systems Router product line, DCMSYS.

30 Nov 2010

Toshiba to showcase Infinix VF-i bi-plane system at RSNA annual meeting

When imaging patients in the cath lab, it is critical that the vascular X-ray system provides clinicians unprecedented access without restricting image angles. Designed to increase flexibility and diagnostic capabilities, especially in neuro and pediatric imaging, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. will showcase the Infinix VF-i bi-plane vascular X-ray system with dual 12" x 12" mid-sized flat panel detectors at this year's Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago.

30 Nov 2010

Keryx announces positive top-line results from Zerenex Phase 3 study for hyperphosphatemia

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced positive top-line results from the Phase 3 short-term efficacy study component of its Phase 3 registration program of Zerenex (ferric citrate), the Company's ferric iron-based phosphate binder for the treatment of elevated serum phosphorus levels, or hyperphosphatemia, in patients with end-stage renal disease on dialysis.

30 Nov 2010

Increased staffing enhances patient survival in medical ICU

In a first-of-its-kind study to measure the impact of the highest recommended specialist staffing levels in an intensive care unit, researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that increased staffing by specially trained physicians and other health care professionals can enhance patient survival and enable patients to breathe sooner without assistance. The results of the study have been released online ahead of print in the journal Critical Care Medicine.

30 Nov 2010

University Hospitals receives $42 million for cancer care

Jane and Lee Seidman have donated $42 million to University Hospitals (UH) the largest gift in the Cleveland-based health system's history. In recognition of this unprecedented generosity, UH is naming the "Jane and Lee Seidman Cancer Center" in their honor.

30 Nov 2010

Interventional Radiology physician utilizes SUPERA VERITAS system to treat biliary stricture

IDEV Technologies, Incorporated, an innovative leader in the development and commercialization of minimally invasive medical technologies, today announced the first procedure in the United States utilizing the SUPERA VERITAS Transhepatic Biliary System, which was recently cleared to market by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

30 Nov 2010

miRagen and t2cure enter licensing agreement for microRNA 92 technology

miRagen Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by developing innovative microRNA (miRNA)-based therapeutics for cardiovascular and muscle disease, and t2cure, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing progenitor cell-based regenerative therapeutics for cardiac or peripheral vascular diseases, announced today that they have entered into a licensing agreement

30 Nov 2010

Healthways obtains ISO 27001:2005 certification

Healthways, Inc., a well-being improvement company, announced today that it has obtained ISO 27001:2005 certification, the highest internationally-accepted standard for Information Security Management Systems.

30 Nov 2010

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First Edition: November 30, 2010

American Journal of Preventive Medicine delineates public health problem about caffeinated alcoholic beverages

Spinal Modulation's Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Pilot Clinical Trial results to be presented at 14th NANS

Jiangsu Yanshen found liable for producing and selling inferior quality products

May Institute, Borders partner to raise funds for critical services during Benefit Days

Total Immersion adds Vantage Surgical Systems to North American AR Partner network

Group drumming can improve social, emotional behavior in low-income children: NAMM Foundation

Plackers recommends simple steps to maintain healthy teeth, gums during stressful holiday season

CompPartners, Emerald Claims Management partner to provide intake and triage services to injured employees

Super-sized World conference to address national health crisis of obesity

Methodist to develop national training center for treatment of cardiovascular disease

Mindray upgrades M7 ultrasound, high performance DC-7 platforms at RSNA annual meeting

Dicom Systems unveils new automated feature of DCMSYS router

Toshiba to showcase Infinix VF-i bi-plane system at RSNA annual meeting

Keryx announces positive top-line results from Zerenex Phase 3 study for hyperphosphatemia

Increased staffing enhances patient survival in medical ICU

University Hospitals receives $42 million for cancer care

Interventional Radiology physician utilizes SUPERA VERITAS system to treat biliary stricture

miRagen and t2cure enter licensing agreement for microRNA 92 technology

Healthways obtains ISO 27001:2005 certification

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