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Vascular Solutions to distribute Shepherd Scientific's Angio Assist and Teirstein Edge products in US

Vascular Solutions, Inc. and Shepherd Scientific, Inc. today announced they have entered into a distribution agreement providing for Vascular Solutions to distribute Shepherd Scientific's Angio Assist and Teirstein Edge products in the United States. The Angio Assist is an easy-to-use docking station that facilitates the introduction of guide wires into interventional devices including catheters and atherectomy burrs.

20 Sep 2010

NIAMS awards $684,000 SBIR grant to Signum Biosciences to develop GPCR modulating therapeutics

Signum Biosciences, Inc. was recently awarded two Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grants by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a division of the NIH, totaling over $684,000 for development of novel G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) modulating therapeutics designed to treat common skin disorders.

20 Sep 2010

KHN column: Keeping an eye on the health care prize

In this Kaiser Health News column, Brian Klepper and David Kibbe write: "Many reformers undoubtedly believe that passage of the health overhaul law laid the issue to rest. But policy's wheels continue to turn, and the process is anything but over" (9/20).

20 Sep 2010

Nit Health enters partnership with New Jersey Health Information Technology Extension Center

Nit Health, a privately held New Jersey/New York based, healthcare IT consulting firm with a demonstrated track record of providing critical IT support for clinical and financial applications to the healthcare industry, today announced a partnership with New Jersey Health Information Technology Extension Center (NJ-HITEC).

20 Sep 2010

As doctors rely on technology, physical exams often neglected

NPR examined "the dying art of the physical exam" in its Monday morning health segment. Because of technology, "many doctors are abbreviating the time-honored physical exam - or even skipping it altogether. ... And it appears the trend is likely to get worse. ... At Stanford Medical School, professor Abraham Verghese is leading the charge to restore the physical exam to what he considers its rightful place, and bring doctors' skills up to snuff.

20 Sep 2010

Biomagnetics signs merger agreement with Zhuhai Energy Science and Technology

Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corp., a developer of revolutionary diagnostic systems and technology for HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis and malaria detection, and other innovative technologies, recently announced its management team was flying to China to close its merger with Zhuhai Energy Science and Technology. Biomagnetics Diagnostics is pleased today to announce the signing of the formal merger agreement. All necessary governmental approvals are expected to be completed mid-week.

20 Sep 2010

Maimonides Medical Center implements InterSystems Ensemble rapid integration and development platform

InterSystems Corporation, the global leader in software for connected healthcare, today announced that Maimonides Medical Center has implemented the InterSystems Ensemble® rapid integration and development platform throughout the enterprise.

20 Sep 2010

Application Security announces formation of Data Security Alliance

Application Security, Inc., the leading provider of database security, risk and compliance (SRC) solutions for the enterprise, today announced the formation of the Data Security Alliance™ (DSA) to enable organizations to strengthen their database security posture with an industry-leading, extensible and data-centric approach to protecting sensitive data.

20 Sep 2010

Harbor BioSciences granted US patent for Triolex metabolic disease and anti-inflammation drug candidate

Harbor BioSciences, Inc. today announced that the company has received patent No. 7,776,845 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office which covers its lead metabolic disease and anti-inflammation drug candidate Triolex (HE3286). The patent claims cover compounds including Triolex and formulations that contain the drug or the other claimed compounds.

20 Sep 2010

Dominion validates clinical urine drug monitoring assay to detect metabolites of 'herbal incense' product compounds

Dominion Diagnostics has recently developed and validated one of the first clinical urine drug monitoring assays to detect the metabolites of JWH-018 and JWH-073, two compounds typically found in synthetic cannabinoids, also referred to as "herbal incense" products.

20 Sep 2010

Seven abstracts on Lantheus' PET imaging candidates to be presented at ASNC2010

Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., a worldwide leader in diagnostic medical imaging, today announced that seven abstracts related to two of the company's cardiac Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging candidates will be presented at ASNC2010, the 15th Annual Scientific Session of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, being held September 23-26, 2010 in Philadelphia.

20 Sep 2010

St. Jude Medical granted European CE Mark for Athena deep brain stimulation therapy management system

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, today announced European CE Mark approval of its new Athena™ programmer, a deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy management system. This next-generation platform offers clinicians a powerful yet easy-to-use interface that enables them to set or adjust therapeutic parameters to optimize patient results.

20 Sep 2010

Celldex commences CDX-011 Phase 2b trial in advanced breast cancer patients expressing GPNMB

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that the first patient has been treated in a randomized Phase 2b study of the Company's CDX-011 (glembatumumab vedotin) antibody drug conjugate in glycoprotein NMB (GPNMB) expressing advanced, refractory breast cancer patients. CDX-011 targets the protein GPNMB, which is over expressed in a variety of cancers including breast cancer, melanoma, and brain tumors.

20 Sep 2010

Boston Scientific announces acquisition of Asthmatx

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement, under which Boston Scientific will acquire Asthmatx, Inc., a privately held company in Sunnyvale, California. Asthmatx designs, manufactures and markets a less-invasive, catheter-based bronchial thermoplasty procedure for the treatment of severe persistent asthma in the 6 to 8 million patients 18 years and older worldwide whose asthma is not well controlled with drugs (inhaled medications).

20 Sep 2010

Facts about air travel for individuals with special needs

September and October, the traditional "shoulder season" between summer's high season and winter's low season, are good months for slow walkers and individuals with special needs to travel. There are fewer tourists overall, meaning more space on walkways and fewer lines for museums and other attractions. Prices drop, too, especially for international destinations.

20 Sep 2010

Walmart, CVS to sell NEW Handheld Power Pill Grinder for dysphagia patients

Variant Products Ltd. announced today that walmart.com and cvs.com will soon be selling its NEW Handheld Power Pill Grinder. It is significant because sales velocities are being closely monitored by both retailers for store consideration. Validating the market, Walmart and CVS currently dedicate resources to educate and address dysphagia concerns (difficulty swallowing). People who struggle with this issue often crush or grind their meds/supplements and the Power Pill Grinder offers a unique alternative to traditional manual crushers.

20 Sep 2010

Cintas launches new comprehensive safe floor program

Cintas Corporation today launched its new comprehensive safe floor program. Developed to provide a cost-effective solution for protecting and maintaining floors on a daily basis, the program enables businesses to maximize the life of flooring while improving safety and image. Its mats are designed to capture contaminants and moisture before they are tracked through a facility, while Cintas' services remove them in order to reduce slips and falls.

20 Sep 2010

Nano Israel 2010 Conference to focus on Innovations and Business Opportunities

The Nano Israel 2010 Conference and the Exhibition accompanying will be held on November the 8th and the 9th in the Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv. The event will focus on Innovations and Business Opportunities in the energy, water, environment, nano-material, nano-electronics, nano-photonics, nano-bio and nano-medicine fields.

20 Sep 2010

Scientific update conference on Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases

Lyme disease is a growing threat in the U.S., with numbers that continue to rise despite increased awareness about the disease. "Little is being done to stop the spread of Lyme disease and to help those who are suffering from chronic Lyme," says Pat Smith, president of the all-volunteer national Lyme Disease Association, which funds research, educates the public, and provides scientific conferences for doctors.

20 Sep 2010

Clerity achieves ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Certification

Clerity, a full-service provider of mainframe migration, modernization, and optimization solutions, today announced that it has received ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Certification. This independent certification validates Clerity's adherence to documented processes and procedures while delivering high-quality, global system integration solutions.

20 Sep 2010

Medical News

Vascular Solutions to distribute Shepherd Scientific's Angio Assist and Teirstein Edge products in US

NIAMS awards $684,000 SBIR grant to Signum Biosciences to develop GPCR modulating therapeutics

KHN column: Keeping an eye on the health care prize

Nit Health enters partnership with New Jersey Health Information Technology Extension Center

As doctors rely on technology, physical exams often neglected

Biomagnetics signs merger agreement with Zhuhai Energy Science and Technology

Maimonides Medical Center implements InterSystems Ensemble rapid integration and development platform

Application Security announces formation of Data Security Alliance

Harbor BioSciences granted US patent for Triolex metabolic disease and anti-inflammation drug candidate

Dominion validates clinical urine drug monitoring assay to detect metabolites of 'herbal incense' product compounds

Seven abstracts on Lantheus' PET imaging candidates to be presented at ASNC2010

St. Jude Medical granted European CE Mark for Athena deep brain stimulation therapy management system

Celldex commences CDX-011 Phase 2b trial in advanced breast cancer patients expressing GPNMB

Boston Scientific announces acquisition of Asthmatx

Facts about air travel for individuals with special needs

Walmart, CVS to sell NEW Handheld Power Pill Grinder for dysphagia patients

Cintas launches new comprehensive safe floor program

Nano Israel 2010 Conference to focus on Innovations and Business Opportunities

Scientific update conference on Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases

Clerity achieves ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Certification

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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