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Fraunhofer CSE opens new PV module laboratory

This afternoon, Fraunhofer USA, Inc.'s Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) officially opened its first laboratory, a PV module innovation facility at a high-profile ribbon-cutting ceremony headlined by German Ambassador Klaus Scharioth and Massachusetts Energy Secretary Bowles.

14 Oct 2009

VIA Pharmaceuticals receives determination letter from NASDAQ Stock Market

VIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development of compounds for the treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic disease, today announced that on October 9, 2009, it received a determination letter from The NASDAQ Stock Market notifying the Company that the NASDAQ Hearing Panel (the "Panel") has granted the Company's request to remain listed on NASDAQ, subject to the Company demonstrating compliance with the NASDAQ Listing Rules (the "Listing Rules") on or before December 31, 2009 (the "Exception Period").

14 Oct 2009

NYU-Poly scientists develop a new method of protein stabilization

Scientists at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University report they have developed a novel method of stabilizing proteins, including important enzymes used to produce certain artificial sweeteners and bio-ethanol.

14 Oct 2009

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority's initiative to raise awareness of healthcare-associated infections

The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority supports "International Infection Prevention Week," October 18-24, 2009, to raise awareness of the need to protect patients and the public from healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

14 Oct 2009

Roche's Genome Sequencer FLX System used for critical immunogenetic study

A study published online today in the prestigious Nature Medicine journal reports that researchers at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center have explored a new high-throughput method for decoding one of the most critical genomic regions for the immune system.

14 Oct 2009

Current safety equipment may not be adequate for nanoprotection

Writing in a forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Nanotechnology, Canadian engineers suggest that research is needed into the risks associated with the growing field of nanotechnology manufacture so that appropriate protective equipment can be developed urgently.

14 Oct 2009

Researchers discover compounds that show promise as novel treatments for AIDS

While studying an HIV protein that plays an essential role in AIDS progression, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have discovered compounds that show promise as novel treatments for the disease.

14 Oct 2009

Key provision in health insurance reform legislation for young Americans

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congressman Chris Van Hollen, and Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper joined a coalition of 20 youth organizations from 30 states for a press conference this afternoon in the Capitol to announce a key provision impacting young adults in health insurance reform legislation.

14 Oct 2009

Higher proportion of American adults prefer to place frozen human embryos with infertile couples

In a recent national public opinion survey, a significantly higher proportion of American adults would choose to place frozen human embryos with infertile couples for the purpose of bearing a child. Interestingly, the survey also revealed that twice as many Americans read or heard about human embryos in connection with stem cell research than in connection with embryo donation or adoption.

14 Oct 2009

Survey shows etiology of current mastectomy rates is multifactorial

With there being a concern that mastectomy is excessively used as a treatment for breast cancer, a survey of nearly 2,000 women indicates that breast-conserving surgery was attempted as the initial therapy for about 75 percent of those surveyed, according to a study in the October 14 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on surgical care.

14 Oct 2009

ATS CryoMaze Probe receives CE Mark

ATS Medical, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of state-of-the-art cardiac surgery products and services, today announced the receipt of CE Mark for the ATS CryoMaze® 10-S Surgical Cryoablation Probe for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

14 Oct 2009

NASA signs patent license agreement with OxyHeal Medical Systems for hyperbaric chamber technology

NASA has signed a patent license agreement with a California company to improve the medical community's access to hyperbaric chambers used to treat many medical conditions and emergencies. OxyHeal Medical Systems Inc. of National City, Calif., will develop new products based on technologies NASA originally developed for space.

14 Oct 2009

TAXIS Pharmaceuticals, Rutgers and UMDNJ to develop and commercialize a novel antimicrobial technology

TAXIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TAXIS), Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement for worldwide rights to develop and commercialize a novel antimicrobial technology addressing multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections.

14 Oct 2009

SCID infants who receive early bone marrow transplants are likely to have fewer complications

Mention the words "bubble boy" and many will recall David Vetter, the kid with big eyes and a thick thatch of dark hair who died 25 years ago after spending almost the entire 12 years of his life in a germ-free, plastic bubble. David was born with severe combined immune deficiency, or SCID, a condition that robbed him of an immune system.

14 Oct 2009

Researchers discover new cancer gene that causes adenoid cystic carcinoma

The cancer caused by this new cancer gene is called adenoid cystic carcinoma and is a slow-growing but deadly form of cancer. The research group can now show that the gene is found in 100% of these tumours, which means that a genetic test can easily be used to make a correct diagnosis.

14 Oct 2009

International Stem Cell launches human cell culture products into commercial research markets

International Stem Cell Corporation, announces that it has launched fifteen new human cell culture products into the commercial research markets over the last twelve months through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lifeline Cell Technology, (Walkersville, MD), leading to a 12-month average month-to-month revenue growth of 50%. ISCO, the parent company, is the first company to create human “parthenogenetic” stem cells from unfertilized eggs.

14 Oct 2009

As Canadian population ages, blood donors dwindle

The Canadian blood supply relies heavily on a small number of donors-with young adults donating at higher rates-which may prove problematic as the population ages, according to a new study from McMaster University.

14 Oct 2009

Physicians having less than six hours of sleep linked to increase rate of surgical complications

Attending surgeons and obstetricians/gynecologists who worked nighttime hours did not have a significantly greater rate of complications for procedures performed the next day, but having less than six hours of opportunity for sleep between procedures was associated with an increased rate of surgical complications, according to a study in the October 14 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on surgical care.

14 Oct 2009

UC Irvine implements automated perioperative solution from Surgical Information Systems

University of California, Irvine Medical Center has used an automated perioperative solution from Surgical Information Systems (SIS) to increase operating room efficiencies, improving quality assurance, enhancing billing revenue and improving compliance.

14 Oct 2009

Swedish Risk Drinking Project surveys physicians and nurses of Sweden

The proportion of health care personnel reporting that they always or often queried their patients regarding alcohol use has increased significantly. This is particularly notable with nurses, where the proportion has doubled to 60 per cent, and midwives, where 92 per cent estimate their capacity to identify risk consumption as good or very good.

14 Oct 2009

Medical News

Fraunhofer CSE opens new PV module laboratory

VIA Pharmaceuticals receives determination letter from NASDAQ Stock Market

NYU-Poly scientists develop a new method of protein stabilization

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority's initiative to raise awareness of healthcare-associated infections

Roche's Genome Sequencer FLX System used for critical immunogenetic study

Current safety equipment may not be adequate for nanoprotection

Researchers discover compounds that show promise as novel treatments for AIDS

Key provision in health insurance reform legislation for young Americans

Higher proportion of American adults prefer to place frozen human embryos with infertile couples

Survey shows etiology of current mastectomy rates is multifactorial

ATS CryoMaze Probe receives CE Mark

NASA signs patent license agreement with OxyHeal Medical Systems for hyperbaric chamber technology

TAXIS Pharmaceuticals, Rutgers and UMDNJ to develop and commercialize a novel antimicrobial technology

SCID infants who receive early bone marrow transplants are likely to have fewer complications

Researchers discover new cancer gene that causes adenoid cystic carcinoma

International Stem Cell launches human cell culture products into commercial research markets

As Canadian population ages, blood donors dwindle

Physicians having less than six hours of sleep linked to increase rate of surgical complications

UC Irvine implements automated perioperative solution from Surgical Information Systems

Swedish Risk Drinking Project surveys physicians and nurses of Sweden

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