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Study finds sepsis 10 times more common and lethal than heart attacks, blood clots

New research from The Methodist Hospital in Houston shows that sepsis is 10 times more common and more lethal than other more well-known surgical complications including heart attacks and blood clots. These results, published today in the Archives of General Surgery, show a greater need for sepsis awareness and early recognition during and after surgery.

21 Jul 2010

AMP particpates at FDA's public meeting on oversight of laboratory developed tests

The Association for Molecular Pathology participated in the Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health public meeting on the oversight of laboratory developed tests. Dr. Karen Mann, President of AMP, served on the second panel of the meeting titled, Clinical Laboratory Challenges. Additionally, Dr. Elaine Lyon, Chair of the AMP Professional Relations Committee, presented public comments. "AMP believes that LDTs are an essential and central component of medical practice," said Dr. Lyon, "Without LDTs, the practice of medicine that we know today would be severely reduced in scope."

21 Jul 2010

Medivo co-founder to discuss importance of maintaining physician oversight for genetic laboratory tests

Medivo, a provider of virtual healthcare services for individuals and organizations, announces that Dr. Destry Sulkes, physician and co-founder of Medivo, will discuss the value and importance of maintaining physician oversight and support for individuals requesting genetic laboratory tests. Dr. Sulkes will present his views today at the FDA/CDRH Public Meeting on Oversight of LDTs, in Hyattsville, Maryland.

21 Jul 2010

Five new large pharma clients place initial studies with LAB Research

LAB Research Inc., a Canadian-based global non-clinical contract research organization, today announced that five new large pharma clients have placed initial studies with the Company following the successful pre-qualification of its sites. These new clients are expected to represent at least 5-10% of the Company's revenues by 2011.

21 Jul 2010

AiCuris presents preclinical data on AIC246 anti-HCMV drug at International Herpesvirus Workshop

AiCuris announced today publication of preclinical data on AIC246, at the International Herpesvirus Workshop in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA from 24 – 29 July 2010. AIC246 is a novel anti-HCMV drug currently in clinical phase 2 testing.

21 Jul 2010

ATLIS 2010 shows gap in patient-physician dialogue that may negatively impact patients' quality of life

Results from the landmark AIDS Treatment for Life International Survey, a multi-country survey of more than 2,000 people living with HIV/AIDS, revealed a significant gap in patient-physician dialogue about critical health-related conditions that may negatively impact patients' overall long-term health, quality of life, and treatment outcomes.

21 Jul 2010

Zimmer sued over defective hip implant

Wendy R. Fleishman, a partner in the national plaintiffs' law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, announced that William Kokoszka filed a personal injury lawsuit against Zimmer Inc., the nation's largest producer of orthopedic devices. Following his 2006 hip replacement, Kokoszka suffered constant and devastating pain for over 18 months before having to undergo a second hip replacement surgery due to an allegedly defective hip implant manufactured and sold by Zimmer under the brand name Durom Cup.

21 Jul 2010

USPTO approves patent for Avisena's system for managing accounts receivables

Avisena, a provider of revenue cycle management software and services for physician practices, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has approved a patent for the company's "system for managing accounts receivables."

21 Jul 2010

INRA Genomic Platform core facility now provides services on Fluidigm's BioMark System for Genetic Analysis

Fluidigm Corporation today announced that the Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées Genomic Platform - Genotoul INRA core facility is now providing a wide range of services on a BioMark™ System for Genetic Analysis to a wide range of French researchers. These services include SNP genotyping, gene expression analysis and digital PCR quantification of DNA libraries for next-generation sequencing. The INRA has been validating the performance of the system on several projects over the past year.

21 Jul 2010

Experts urge global leaders to commit $20 billion to Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Scientists, practitioners and advocates from around the world today made a united call for global leaders to commit at least $US20 billion to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria at its upcoming replenishment meeting in October. Because the level of replenishment committed at the meeting will determine the Global Fund's grant levels for 2011-2013, the meeting is widely viewed as the critical next step towards universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.

21 Jul 2010

University of Luebeck becomes part of Metaminer Cardiac Partnership

GeneGo, Inc., a leading provider of databases, software and services in systems biology and chemistry, announced today that Dr. Salah Mohamed in Department of Cardio and Thoracic Vascular Surgery at the University of Luebeck and his team will be part of the Metaminer Cardiac Partnership. Dr. Mohamed is published within 6 different reputed Scientific American Journals in connection with Biomarker Discovery work performed for the American Heart Association.

21 Jul 2010

HOYA, Adoptics partner to develop shape-changing accommodating intraocular lens

HOYA announced today that the Company has formed a strategic partnership with Adoptics (Switzerland) through an investment that will fund the development of a shape-changing accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL).

21 Jul 2010

SANUWAVE receives European patent, exclusive rights for Shock Wave Generating Device

An emerging medical technology company focused on regenerative medicine, reports that the Company was granted European patent EP 1,452,141 entitled "Shock Wave Generating Device," which provides the Company exclusive rights in human and animal treatment devices that include the novel use of piezoelectric fibers to produce acoustic energy in the shock wave spectrum.

21 Jul 2010

ACS to hold symposium on Deepwater Horizon oil spill

The American Chemical Society (ACS) will hold a special day-long symposium on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on Tuesday, Aug. 24 during its National Meeting & Exposition here. The symposium, which includes almost a dozen experts, will examine topics ranging from the spill's effects on marine life to its effects on the safety of seafood. It will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 210C of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, followed by an open-discussion session from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

21 Jul 2010

Review shows how music training primes nervous system, boosts learning

Those ubiquitous wires connecting listeners to you-name-the-sounds from invisible MP3 players -- whether of Bach, Miles Davis or, more likely today, Lady Gaga -- only hint at music's effect on the soul throughout the ages.

21 Jul 2010

BioStata invests in KIKA's Veracity advanced EDC platform

KIKA™ Clinical Solutions, the leader in advanced EDC solutions for Clinical Asset Management™, announced that Denmark-based CRO BioStata ApS has made a seven-figure investment in KIKA technology to provide its Veracity™ advanced EDC platform to biopharmaceutical clients in Europe.

21 Jul 2010

NT-020 nutrients promote adult neural stem cell growth in aged rats: Researchers

A combination of nutrients called NT-020 promoted adult neural stem cell proliferation in aged rats and boosted their memory performance, reported University of South Florida researchers studying natural therapeutic approaches to promoting the health of neurons in the aging brain.

21 Jul 2010

Factory Reimbursement announces update of country-specific medical device Reimbursement Reports

Factory Reimbursement announced a complete update of its popular catalog of country-specific medical device Reimbursement Reports. Additionally, the Reimbursement Reports are now available for two new markets: The Netherlands and Belgium. Formerly known as the Jacoti Reports, the ready-to-download reports offer the most comprehensive information available about today's medical device reimbursement regulations in seven European Union countries.

21 Jul 2010

KMSA to host 3D laser scanning open house and medical device workshop

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc., the worldwide leader in the industrial measurement of color, light and shape, announces its 3D laser scanning open house and medical device workshop July 28, 2010 to be held in its state of the art 3D scanning lab in Ramsey, NJ.

21 Jul 2010

Researchers block central pathway for prostate cancer progression

Prostate cancer advances when tumors become resistant to hormone therapy, which is the standard treatment for patients, and begin producing their own androgens.

21 Jul 2010

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Study finds sepsis 10 times more common and lethal than heart attacks, blood clots

AMP particpates at FDA's public meeting on oversight of laboratory developed tests

Medivo co-founder to discuss importance of maintaining physician oversight for genetic laboratory tests

Five new large pharma clients place initial studies with LAB Research

AiCuris presents preclinical data on AIC246 anti-HCMV drug at International Herpesvirus Workshop

ATLIS 2010 shows gap in patient-physician dialogue that may negatively impact patients' quality of life

Zimmer sued over defective hip implant

USPTO approves patent for Avisena's system for managing accounts receivables

INRA Genomic Platform core facility now provides services on Fluidigm's BioMark System for Genetic Analysis

Experts urge global leaders to commit $20 billion to Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

University of Luebeck becomes part of Metaminer Cardiac Partnership

HOYA, Adoptics partner to develop shape-changing accommodating intraocular lens

SANUWAVE receives European patent, exclusive rights for Shock Wave Generating Device

ACS to hold symposium on Deepwater Horizon oil spill

Review shows how music training primes nervous system, boosts learning

BioStata invests in KIKA's Veracity advanced EDC platform

NT-020 nutrients promote adult neural stem cell growth in aged rats: Researchers

Factory Reimbursement announces update of country-specific medical device Reimbursement Reports

KMSA to host 3D laser scanning open house and medical device workshop

Researchers block central pathway for prostate cancer progression

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