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Global medical device manufacturer procures Sono-Tek's MediCoat stent coating systems worth $400,000

Sono-Tek Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SOTK) announced today the sale of a series of its MediCoat DES 2000 stent coating systems to a leading global medical device manufacturer. The sale is Sono-Tek's largest ever sales transaction to the medical device industry, valued at approximately $400,000.

16 Sep 2009

Software for screening adulterated raw milk

FOSS has extended the availability of software functionality that helps to spot adulterated raw milk. The software allows MilkoScan(TM) analysers based on Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) technology to be programmed to give a warning of possible abnormalities in raw milk samples. MilkoScan instruments are already used around the world to check milk for payment and quality assurance purposes.

16 Sep 2009

Nomir publishes efficacy of the Noveondual-wavelength device against infectious disease pathogens

Nomir Medical Technologies, a leader in the development of optical energy technologies for medical applications, announced today the publication of a scientific paper in the journal Photochemistry and Photobiology that details in vitro and human data demonstrating the unique and patented mechanism-of-action for its Noveon® dual-wavelength device, as well as positive efficacy and safety data.

16 Sep 2009

Event to highlight diminishing water resources in California

Turfgrass plays an important role in the landscape and has a direct and significant impact on California's economy. Aesthetically pleasing and present in everyday life, turfgrass provides a safer, cushioned surface for sports and recreational activities and is known to increase home values.

16 Sep 2009

Deepfill under-eye Restylane treatment discussed in a fashion magazine

Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D., a Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon, is featured this September in Harper’s Bazaar, the iconic magazine which epitomizes all that is sophisticated in fashion and beauty, discussing a non-surgical alternative for those looking to undergo anti-aging treatment to cure dark circles, hollowness or bagginess under the eyes.

16 Sep 2009

IntrinsiQ's first IntelliView 360 research study results released

IntrinsiQ, the company improving the quality and understanding of cancer care, today announced the findings of the company’s first IntelliView 360 research study. The biggest outcome: Oncologists believe they treat lung cancer patients in the maintenance setting three times more often than they actually do.

16 Sep 2009

Forterus updates its web sites

Forterus Inc. (Pink Sheets: FTER), which, through its ABTTC Inc. division provides drug and alcohol rehabilitation and a variety of other behavioral healthcare services with the highest levels of accreditation, announced today that it has updated its web sites at www.forterushealthcare.com and www.abttc.com, its "A Better Tomorrow" facility.

16 Sep 2009

ANCIR poll: High immigration levels affect the cost of the health care system

The American Council for Immigration Reform (ANCIR) national poll on immigration and its impact on health care issues conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC, of 1,000 likely voters on August 26, 2009 found that 78% of Americans believe that high immigration levels have had an adverse impact on the quality and cost of our health care system. Republicans (89%) felt more strongly on the issue, but Democrats (69%) were not far behind.

16 Sep 2009

Linguistic Systems is MBC's first language translation member

Linguistic Systems, Inc. (LSI), a leading provider of language translation services, today announced that it has joined the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MBC) as the first language translation member in the organization.

16 Sep 2009

Somatic Systems launches its second Clinical Somatics Professional Training Program

Somatic Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a second Clinical Somatics Professional Training Program this year. The program will begin December 5, and feature a convenient, innovative modular format to accommodate a variety of professional schedules.

16 Sep 2009

MDVIP's medical director suggests preventive measures for flu

Dr. Bernard Kaminetsky, the medical director of MDVIP, a national network of affiliated primary care doctors focused on preventive care, recommends, “Talk to your primary care physician now about the flu, both seasonal and H1N1 flu. Your primary care doctor is the one who can best prepare you for the upcoming season with vaccinations as well as information specific to you.”

16 Sep 2009

American consumers largely unsure of their health benefit plans

A survey released today from Plan for Your Health, the health benefits public education program launched in September 2004 by Aetna (NYSE: AET) and the Financial Planning Association (FPA), found that less than 20 percent of insured adults surveyed consider themselves very knowledgeable about their health benefits plan.

16 Sep 2009

Enhanced configurable dashboard for improved productivity and efficiency from Plex Systems

Plex Systems, Inc., provider of the #1 rated ERP software for manufacturers, today announced enhanced configurable dashboard features that increase productivity and efficiency from the shop floor to the top floor.

16 Sep 2009

New mobile phone software helps remote analysis of data and map findings

New mobile phone software will help epidemiologists and ecologists working in the field to analyse their data remotely and map findings across the world, without having to return to the lab, according to research published in PLoS One today. The authors of the study, from Imperial College London, say the software will also enable members of the public to act as 'citizen scientists' and help collect data for community projects.

16 Sep 2009

Legislation grants improve research and employment initiatives in Indiana University medical campus

Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have received more than $12 million in grants funded by the federal economic stimulus legislation, funding that has bolstered both research initiatives and research employment on the medical center campus.

16 Sep 2009

Majority of Americans believe that "side deals" are harming real healthcare reform

The Greenlining Institute (www.greenlining.org) today reacted to a survey conducted by the Lombardo Consulting Group which shows that Americans are losing confidence in the health care reform process (available here.) The national poll found that an overwhelming number of poll respondents believe that "side deals" between Washington decision makers and the pharmaceutical industry have "seriously compromised efforts to enact real reform of the health care system."

16 Sep 2009

RXi Pharmaceuticals to present in vivo data of rxRNA compounds

RXi Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company pursuing the development and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics based on RNA interference (RNAi), today announced that it will be presenting new in vivo data on its self-delivering rxRNA compounds at a number of upcoming scientific conferences, detailed below.

16 Sep 2009

Toll-like receptors that activate immune cells being developed as alternative cure to cancer

A Toll-like receptor (TLR) agonist, called imiquimod, which activates dendritic cells, is in clinical use as a topical application for basal cell carcinoma. In addition, a number of TLR agonists have been evaluated in clinical trials as an adjuvant for cancer vaccines.

16 Sep 2009

Standardization of recycling policies can extend the life of electronic products

Processes and policies governing the reuse and recycling of electronic products need to be standardized worldwide to stem and reverse the growing problem of illegal and harmful e-waste processing practices in developing countries, according to experts behind the world's first international e-waste academy

16 Sep 2009

Six research project grants aimed at improving human health awarded

Six research project grant awards totaling $5.1 million will be made to Washington life sciences organizations and their partners, the state’s Life Sciences Discovery Fund announced today.

16 Sep 2009

Medical News

Global medical device manufacturer procures Sono-Tek's MediCoat stent coating systems worth $400,000

Software for screening adulterated raw milk

Nomir publishes efficacy of the Noveondual-wavelength device against infectious disease pathogens

Event to highlight diminishing water resources in California

Deepfill under-eye Restylane treatment discussed in a fashion magazine

IntrinsiQ's first IntelliView 360 research study results released

Forterus updates its web sites

ANCIR poll: High immigration levels affect the cost of the health care system

Linguistic Systems is MBC's first language translation member

Somatic Systems launches its second Clinical Somatics Professional Training Program

MDVIP's medical director suggests preventive measures for flu

American consumers largely unsure of their health benefit plans

Enhanced configurable dashboard for improved productivity and efficiency from Plex Systems

New mobile phone software helps remote analysis of data and map findings

Legislation grants improve research and employment initiatives in Indiana University medical campus

Majority of Americans believe that "side deals" are harming real healthcare reform

RXi Pharmaceuticals to present in vivo data of rxRNA compounds

Toll-like receptors that activate immune cells being developed as alternative cure to cancer

Standardization of recycling policies can extend the life of electronic products

Six research project grants aimed at improving human health awarded

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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