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Neuro Kinetics renews independent sales representation relationship with Kwangwoo Medix

Neuro Kinetics, Inc., manufacturers of noninvasive medical diagnostic equipment used worldwide to test for vestibular and neurological dysfunctions, said today that it has renewed its independent sales representation relationship with Kwangwoo Medix, Inc., a leading Korean specialty medical device distributor.

2 Jun 2010

Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital performs 1000th carotid artery stent procedure

The Texas Heart Institute (THI) at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital has announced another major milestone in improved patient care, after performing its 1000th carotid artery stent procedure. Carotid artery stenting (CAS) has emerged as a less invasive treatment for stroke-causing blockages in the carotid artery, meaning patients generally have fewer risks for complications, shorter hospital stays and recovery times and less expense.

2 Jun 2010

Santarus commences enrollment in rifamycin SV MMX Phase III clinical program for travelers' diarrhea

Santarus, Inc., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that is has begun to enroll patients in the first study in its Phase III clinical program to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rifamycin SV MMX® for the treatment of patients with travelers' diarrhea.

2 Jun 2010

Health Canada releases survey results of BPA exposure levels in canned foods

As part of its research commitment on bisphenol A, Health Canada released today the results of a new survey of BPA exposure levels in a variety of canned foods. The results from this latest government survey provide confirmation that foods packaged in BPA epoxy resin coated metal cans do not pose a health risk.

2 Jun 2010

Oncimmune develops new blood test to aid early detection of cancer

The University of Nottingham spin-out company, Oncimmune Ltd, has developed a ground breaking blood test which will aid the detection of cancer as much as five years earlier than current testing methods such as mammography and CT scans. Physicians will know the result of their patient's test within one week of sending in a blood sample to Oncimmune.

2 Jun 2010

$Smoking cessation for first 6-weeks after acute fracture surgery reduces risk of postoperative complications$

Smoking cessation for first 6-weeks after acute fracture surgery reduces risk of postoperative complications

Smokers who refrain from using tobacco during the six-week period following emergency surgery for an acute fracture heal more quickly and experience fewer complications than patients who continue to smoke during the healing process, according to a study published in the June 2010 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS).

2 Jun 2010

Mayo Clinic study examines benefits of surgical treatment of kidney cancer

When kidney cancer spreads to other body parts, patients usually receive a poor prognosis. A new Mayo Clinic study examined the benefits of surgical treatment of kidney cancer, specifically renal cell carcinoma, and how patients saw improved prognosis of their cancer.

2 Jun 2010

Mannitol improves effectiveness of HUCBs in neonatal rat models of cerebral palsy

The sugar-alcohol compound mannitol improved the therapeutic effectiveness of human umbilical cord blood cells injected into neonatal rat models of cerebral palsy, reports a new international study led by the University of South Florida. The mannitol opened the blood-brain barrier by temporarily shrinking the tight endothelial cells that make up the barrier.

2 Jun 2010

Faith-based organizations can play important role in response to HIV/AIDS in Central America: RAND study

Faith-based organizations such as churches and religious relief and development groups can play an important role in the response to HIV and AIDS in Central America, according to a new RAND Corporation report.

2 Jun 2010

Texas A&M uses pGAP and IBM supercomputing technology to boost tuberculosis research

IBM today announced that Texas A&M University used IBM supercomputing technology to carry out potentially life-saving tuberculosis research at a rate more than four times faster than was previously possible.

2 Jun 2010

Molecules similar to blood-thinning drug heparin can stop malaria from infecting red blood cells: Scientists

New treatments for malaria are possible after Walter and Eliza Hall Institute scientists found that molecules similar to the blood-thinning drug heparin can stop malaria from infecting red blood cells.

2 Jun 2010

New recommendations can lower radiation exposure for patients undergoing MPI procedures: ASNC

New recommendations published by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (www.asnc.org) could significantly lower radiation exposure for patients undergoing myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) procedures. Focused on three areas — patient selection, test selection, and technology adoption — ASNC's information statement summarizes best practices for minimizing radiation exposure without sacrificing quality or clinical benefit to the patient.

2 Jun 2010

High oxygen delivery after postcardiac arrest leads to higher rate of death in hospitals

Patients who have excessive oxygen levels in arterial blood (hyperoxia) following resuscitation from cardiac arrest have a higher rate of death in the hospital than similar patients without arterial hyperoxia, according to a study in the June 2 issue of JAMA.

2 Jun 2010

CCL5 protein plays protective role against Mycobacterium tuberculosis: New research

Ohio scientists hope to counter the re-emerging threat of tuberculosis with help from proteins from our bodies. In a research report published in the June 2010 print issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, scientists show how the protein CCL5 plays a protective role in helping the body ward off this contagious, airborne disease in the early stages of infection.

2 Jun 2010

CPA introduces myPatientAccess portal to help patients access their PHR

Canadian Patient Access Inc. today announces the introduction of a secure, web-based patient portal, myPatientAccess.ca. The first of its kind in Canada, myPatientAccess will be fully integrated with an electronic medical record system and will be available to Canadian patients whose doctors use Canada's leading EMR, Nightingale On Demand. Nightingale On Demand is a web-based EMR system provided by Nightingale Informatix Corporation.

2 Jun 2010

Curemark commences clinical trial enrollment for CM-AT autism treatment at two more sites

Curemark, LLC,, a drug research and development company focused on the treatment of neurological diseases, announced that the company has opened clinical trial enrollment for CM-AT, its autism treatment, at the University of Pittsburgh and the Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, near Chicago. A total of 12 sites nationwide are recruiting patients for CM-AT Phase III clinical trials.

2 Jun 2010

Healthcare facilities lack appropriate equipment, supplies to manage emergency situations: Report

Healthcare facilities sometimes lack the appropriate equipment and supplies to successfully manage an emergency in their facility in a timely manner, according to data released today by the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority and published in the June Pennsylvania Patient Safety Advisory.

2 Jun 2010

Pioneer announces presentation of NuBac IDE feasibility study 2-year follow up results at 10th SAS meeting

Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce that the clinical results of the two-year follow up on the NuBac IDE feasibility study patients was presented at the recent 10th annual meeting of The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (SAS) in New Orleans by Domagoj Coric, M.D., Chief, Department of Neurosurgery, Carolina's Medical Center.

2 Jun 2010

EHSI develops new iPhone app to reduce medication errors for senior citizens

Emerging Healthcare Solutions, Inc. announced today that a new breakthrough iPhone app is being developed to dramatically reduce medication errors for senior citizens. Millions of seniors in America take a confusing array of medications to improve their quality of life. When they forget to take their medications or confuse dosage and administration times, they suffer.

2 Jun 2010

Ford Foundation announces $25M grant to fight hidden impact of HIV/AIDS in the U.S.

The Ford Foundation today announced a $25 million effort to fight the disproportionate yet largely hidden impact of HIV/AIDS on marginalized communities in the United States.

2 Jun 2010

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Neuro Kinetics renews independent sales representation relationship with Kwangwoo Medix

Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital performs 1000th carotid artery stent procedure

Santarus commences enrollment in rifamycin SV MMX Phase III clinical program for travelers' diarrhea

Health Canada releases survey results of BPA exposure levels in canned foods

Oncimmune develops new blood test to aid early detection of cancer

Smoking cessation for first 6-weeks after acute fracture surgery reduces risk of postoperative complications

Mayo Clinic study examines benefits of surgical treatment of kidney cancer

Mannitol improves effectiveness of HUCBs in neonatal rat models of cerebral palsy

Faith-based organizations can play important role in response to HIV/AIDS in Central America: RAND study

Texas A&M uses pGAP and IBM supercomputing technology to boost tuberculosis research

Molecules similar to blood-thinning drug heparin can stop malaria from infecting red blood cells: Scientists

New recommendations can lower radiation exposure for patients undergoing MPI procedures: ASNC

High oxygen delivery after postcardiac arrest leads to higher rate of death in hospitals

CCL5 protein plays protective role against Mycobacterium tuberculosis: New research

CPA introduces myPatientAccess portal to help patients access their PHR

Curemark commences clinical trial enrollment for CM-AT autism treatment at two more sites

Healthcare facilities lack appropriate equipment, supplies to manage emergency situations: Report

Pioneer announces presentation of NuBac IDE feasibility study 2-year follow up results at 10th SAS meeting

EHSI develops new iPhone app to reduce medication errors for senior citizens

Ford Foundation announces $25M grant to fight hidden impact of HIV/AIDS in the U.S.

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