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OptiVol for accurate prediction of heart failure

Fluid monitoring with OptiVol® Fluid Status Monitoring is a more accurate predictor of worsening heart failure compared to daily weight monitoring in heart failure patients with implantable devices, according to results released today from the FAST (Fluid Accumulation Status Trial) clinical trial.

15 Sep 2009

Lifemasters files voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code

LifeMasters Supported SelfCare, Inc. ("LifeMasters") today announced that it has filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. LifeMasters' restructured operations are expected to be profitable and sufficient cash is on hand for the restructuring process.

15 Sep 2009

New data reveals the evolution of Immunoglobulin E

Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is the main actor in the drama of allergy. The biological role of IgE in the immune response of an organism and the lack of control leading to allergy is the research topic of Gernot Achatz, Molekular Biology, University of Salzburg. At the 2nd European Congress of Immunology ECI 2009 held in Berlin the scientist presents new data revealing the evolution of IgE.

15 Sep 2009

UC Irvine's Eclipsys SCM and eLink Interface Engine implementation guided by Orchestrate Healthcare

Orchestrate Healthcare, the leader in healthcare technical consulting and recipient of the 2008 “Best in KLAS” Achievement Award for Technical Services, has partnered with UC Irvine Healthcare to provide technical and managerial guidance in their implementation of the Eclipsys Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) and eLink Interface Engine.

15 Sep 2009

PET scanning made as publicly insured health service

Positron Corporation today announced that the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care of Ontario, Canada is making positron emission tomography (PET) scanning a publicly insured health service available to cancer and cardiac patients under conditions where PET scans have been proven to be clinically effective.

15 Sep 2009

AST meeting to review most recent developments in the field of organ transplantation

The American Society of Transplantation (AST) presents Transplantation: The Year in Review, Oct. 24-25, 2009 in Houston, Texas. The meeting features a review of the most recent developments in the field of organ transplantation from May 2008 up to and including the 2009 American Transplant Congress (ATC) that was held in May in Boston.

15 Sep 2009

Significant uptake of medical imaging equipment in Ghana

Ghana's healthcare industry is experiencing growth across a range of sectors. However, the drive towards improved diagnostic capability has led to high demand for medical imaging devices.

15 Sep 2009

Forest Laboratories places Armour Thyroid medication on back order

Forest Laboratories, Inc., the maker of the widely used hormone therapy drug, Armour® Thyroid, recently announced it has placed the medication on back order. The company said on its website that it does not have enough of the active ingredient, powdered Thyroid gland, in stock to produce the medication.

15 Sep 2009

Genova gains access to Big Pharma's distribution channels

GENova Biotherapeutics Inc. ("GENova"), a cancer drug acquisition and development company, is pleased to announce it has gained access to distribution channels for its promising drug targets through a recently-signed deal with Bridge BioResearch Plc. ("Bridge BioResearch").

15 Sep 2009

Critical event experienced by 1 in 20 acutely-ill patients during air-medical transport

During air-medical transport of acutely-ill patients, 1 in 20 experience a critical event such as death, major resuscitation or blood pressure deterioration according to a new study http://www.cmaj.ca/press/cmaj080886.pdf in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) www.cmaj.ca.

15 Sep 2009

Elan rectifies Tysabri Collaboration Agreement breach

Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) today announced that it has cured an unintended breach of its Tysabri Collaboration Agreement with Biogen that had been identified by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

15 Sep 2009

Less than five percent of employers plan to reduce health and productivity programs: IBI

Today the non-profit Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI) released a preliminary result from a survey of more than 400 employers indicating that less than five percent plan to reduce or eliminate health and productivity programs. This flies in the face of recent reports that employers are likely to eliminate wellness programs as a cost-saving measure.

15 Sep 2009

Researchers study the degree of verbal impairment in AD patients

A postgraduate researcher at the University of Hertfordshire has found that Alzheimer's Disease (AD) results in greater language impairments in more highly-educated than less learned patients.

15 Sep 2009

Thermo Fisher to showcase food safety solutions at AOAC 2009, Philadelphia

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that it is featuring its industry-leading range of instrumentation, equipment, consumables and software used for food safety testing at the AOAC International annual meeting and exposition in Philadelphia from Sept. 11-17.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 15 Sep 2009

Cardium's Gene Activated Matrix technology demonstrates benefits in periodontal tissue regeneration

Cardium Therapeutics (NYSE Amex: CXM) today reported on preclinical findings published in the scientific journal, Gene Therapy, demonstrating that Cardium's Gene Activated Matrix(TM) or GAM(TM) technology accelerates periodontal tissue regeneration of oral implant-supporting wounds.

15 Sep 2009

XBox chip is a cheaper alternative to other forms of parallel processing hardware: Study

A new study by a University of Warwick researcher has demonstrated that researchers trying to model a range of processes could use the power and capabilities of a particular XBox chip as a much cheaper alternative to other forms of parallel processing hardware.

15 Sep 2009

H1N1 flu preparedness guide for small industries

Small Business Administration Administrator Karen Mills and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the availability of a preparedness guide designed to assist small businesses in planning for the possibility of an H1N1 flu outbreak this fall.

15 Sep 2009

Clinical trial data of Genous Bio-engineered R stent to be presented

Data from multiple clinical trials of the world's first pro-healing stent, OrbusNeich's Genous Bio-engineered R stent, and preclinical data from Combo Bio-engineered Sirolimus Eluting Stent will be presented next week at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics symposium, TCT 2009, in San Francisco.

15 Sep 2009

Wake Pharma to present clinical evidence in the treatment of wounds using Wound-Be-Gone at SAWC

Wake Pharma US announced today that clinical evidence in the treatment of wounds using Wound-Be-Gone® will be presented at the fall Society for Advance Wound Care Conference. The SAWC is being held in Washington, DC from September 16-18, 2009. The clinical evidence and data will be presented through posters on display during the meeting.

15 Sep 2009

Celebrity supports Alzheimer's Association

National Football League (NFL) wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, Terrell Owens, will support the Alzheimer's Association this fall by having his own team for Memory Walk(R).

15 Sep 2009

Medical News

OptiVol for accurate prediction of heart failure

Lifemasters files voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code

New data reveals the evolution of Immunoglobulin E

UC Irvine's Eclipsys SCM and eLink Interface Engine implementation guided by Orchestrate Healthcare

PET scanning made as publicly insured health service

AST meeting to review most recent developments in the field of organ transplantation

Significant uptake of medical imaging equipment in Ghana

Forest Laboratories places Armour Thyroid medication on back order

Genova gains access to Big Pharma's distribution channels

Critical event experienced by 1 in 20 acutely-ill patients during air-medical transport

Elan rectifies Tysabri Collaboration Agreement breach

Less than five percent of employers plan to reduce health and productivity programs: IBI

Researchers study the degree of verbal impairment in AD patients

Thermo Fisher to showcase food safety solutions at AOAC 2009, Philadelphia

Cardium's Gene Activated Matrix technology demonstrates benefits in periodontal tissue regeneration

XBox chip is a cheaper alternative to other forms of parallel processing hardware: Study

H1N1 flu preparedness guide for small industries

Clinical trial data of Genous Bio-engineered R stent to be presented

Wake Pharma to present clinical evidence in the treatment of wounds using Wound-Be-Gone at SAWC

Celebrity supports Alzheimer's Association

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