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Bioquell to unveil advanced pathogen eradication technology at annual IPS conference

Antibiotic-resistant pathogens such as CPE and hospital-acquired infections like C.difficile or norovirus seem to be relentlessly lurking around NHS hospitals.

16 Sep 2015

UK GPs invited to join new GPDQ mobile app to deliver on-demand clinical care to patients

From today, GPs across the UK can register their interest to join a new mobile app, GPDQ (GP Delivered Quickly) – designed to give GPs the flexibility of a virtual clinic, whilst delivering top-quality clinical care on-demand, at a location of the patient’s choice.

16 Sep 2015

Two international business awards won by Aquios CL flow cytometer

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has gained two prestigious business awards for its clinical flow cytometer, the Aquios CL Flow Cytometer.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 16 Sep 2015

Hitachi receives FDA 510(k) clearance to deliver new PROBEAT-V system to Rochester-based Mayo Clinic

Hitachi, Ltd. has announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for commercial supply of the new PROBEAT-V system, which it designed and developed for Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Treatments began in late June and the first patient treatment was completed in August 2015.

16 Sep 2015

Benefits of reagent reservoirs video

A new short and engaging SimpleShow’ format video from INTEGRA introduces and explains the unique features and benefits of their Multichannel Pipette Reagent Reservoirs.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 16 Sep 2015

Orthocell presents successful ‘cell factory’ data at European Bone and Joint Infection Society

Regenerative medicine company Orthocell Limited is pleased to announce the presentation of its successful ‘cell factory’ data at the European Bone and Joint Infection Society in Estoril Portugal September 2015.

16 Sep 2015

Immune Pharmaceuticals’ CEO establishes stock trading plan

Immune Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Daniel Teper, has established a stock trading plan with respect to the purchases of up to an aggregate of $250,000 of shares of Immune common stock in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act and other applicable federal securities laws and regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

16 Sep 2015

Healthy diet and exercise can protect against AMD

People with a genetic predisposition for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) significantly increased their odds of developing the blinding eye disorder if they had a history of heavy smoking and consistently did not exercise or eat enough fruits and vegetables, according to an observational study of women funded by the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health.

16 Sep 2015

Researchers receive NIH grant to test novel drug therapy for Alzheimer's dementia

Johns Hopkins University researchers have received an estimated $7.5 million National Institutes of Health grant to clinically test what would be the first treatment to prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer's dementia.

16 Sep 2015

New computational model may help overcome misalignment of U.S. biomedical research resources

A new computational model developed by scientists from the University of Chicago could help improve the allocation of U.S. biomedical research resources.

16 Sep 2015

New findings on amitriptyline drug could help develop antidepressants with novel mechanisms

Researchers in Japan have shown that several different classes of antidepressants increase early growth responses in astrocytes, star-shaped glial cells, which could help develop new treatments.

16 Sep 2015

ACP awarded $1,002,884 Cooperative Agreement to increase adult immunization rates in US

The American College of Physicians (ACP) was awarded a $1,002,884 Cooperative Agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to increase immunization rates in the United States.

16 Sep 2015

UCSF receives $5 million grant to create online database on all types of cancer

UC San Francisco has received a National Cancer Institute grant of $5 million over the next five years to lead a massive effort to integrate the data from all experimental models across all types of cancer.

16 Sep 2015

Researchers develop 3D bone marrow that produces functional human platelets ex vivo

Researchers funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering at Tufts University and their collaborators have successfully developed a 3-dimensional (3D) tissue-engineered model of bone marrow that can produce functional human platelets outside the body (ex vivo).

16 Sep 2015

2015 Voices for Healthy Kids Progress Report highlights achievements of past year

Over the last two years, Voices for Healthy Kids, a joint initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Heart Association, has directly supported more than 50 coalitions, in 20 cities and states, working to help all young people grow up at a healthy weight.

16 Sep 2015

Common hypertension drugs worsen cardiovascular outcomes in hypertensive African Americans

Drugs commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and prevent heart attacks and strokes, are associated with significantly worse cardiovascular outcomes in hypertensive African Americans compared to whites, according to a new comparative effectiveness research study led by researchers in the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone Medical Center.

15 Sep 2015

Availity announces data management solution for health plans

Availity, the nation's largest real-time health information network, announced a solution for health plans that need a provider data management solution inside the healthcare provider's workflow.

15 Sep 2015

Florida Institute finalizes funding agreement with MYOLYN

The Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research announced today that it has finalized a funding agreement with MYOLYN, a Gainesville-based company with technology licensed from the University of Florida.

15 Sep 2015

Coloplast announces launch of most compact catheter for men in the U.S.

Coloplast announced the U.S. launch of SpeediCath Compact Male, the most compact catheter for men, designed so users can do more. The new product is less than half the size of a standard male catheter and may be stored, carried, used and disposed of more discreetly.

15 Sep 2015

Change Healthcare partners with RxREVU to provide customers with prescription decision support

Change Healthcare, a market leader in healthcare consumer engagement and cost and quality transparency, has joined forces with RxREVU to deliver an enhanced medication selection experience to help consumers, payers and providers make more informed decisions about treatment options, especially those pertaining to therapeutic alternatives.

15 Sep 2015

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Bioquell to unveil advanced pathogen eradication technology at annual IPS conference

UK GPs invited to join new GPDQ mobile app to deliver on-demand clinical care to patients

Two international business awards won by Aquios CL flow cytometer

Hitachi receives FDA 510(k) clearance to deliver new PROBEAT-V system to Rochester-based Mayo Clinic

Benefits of reagent reservoirs video

Orthocell presents successful ‘cell factory’ data at European Bone and Joint Infection Society

Immune Pharmaceuticals’ CEO establishes stock trading plan

Healthy diet and exercise can protect against AMD

Researchers receive NIH grant to test novel drug therapy for Alzheimer's dementia

New computational model may help overcome misalignment of U.S. biomedical research resources

New findings on amitriptyline drug could help develop antidepressants with novel mechanisms

ACP awarded $1,002,884 Cooperative Agreement to increase adult immunization rates in US

UCSF receives $5 million grant to create online database on all types of cancer

Researchers develop 3D bone marrow that produces functional human platelets ex vivo

2015 Voices for Healthy Kids Progress Report highlights achievements of past year

Common hypertension drugs worsen cardiovascular outcomes in hypertensive African Americans

Availity announces data management solution for health plans

Florida Institute finalizes funding agreement with MYOLYN

Coloplast announces launch of most compact catheter for men in the U.S.

Change Healthcare partners with RxREVU to provide customers with prescription decision support

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