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Joint Commission awards Primary Stroke Certification for TMCA

The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) is proud to announce its designation as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission (TJC) effective October 1, 2009. The Disease Specific Certification has been awarded to only seven other hospitals in the state of Colorado.

9 Dec 2009

BIOLASE Technology's Waterlase MD laser system receives FDA marketing clearance

BIOLASE Technology, Inc., the world's leading dental laser company, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its Waterlase MD™ laser system for removal of subgingival calculi to prevent and treat periodontitis, the greatest cause of tooth loss for adults over 35 and a condition impacting more than half of Americans over the age of 55, as reported by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).

9 Dec 2009

Clinical results from Phase 2 study of KNS-760704 presented by Knopp Neurosciences

Knopp Neurosciences Inc. (“Knopp”) announced the presentation today of encouraging clinical results in a Phase 2 safety and tolerability study of KNS-760704 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (“ALS”).

9 Dec 2009

Clinical trial results demonstrate greater efficacy of nilotinib over imatinib for Ph+ CML

In a large clinical trial, nilotinib demonstrated greater efficacy over the current gold standard treatment, imatinib, in adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukaemia (Ph+ CML) in the chronic phase.

9 Dec 2009

INOVEM’s Inclusionware aids NWL PCTs in the ‘Get Better’ project

INOVEM, a British developer of collaborative and consultation technology, empowered the North West London Primary Care Trusts (NWL PCTs) to work together and engage with local communities more meaningfully in support of the ‘Get Better’ project.

9 Dec 2009

March of Dimes poll finds majority of pregnant women worry about birth defects

The March of Dimes polled about 1,200 moms to find out exactly what it is that caused them to lose sleep (other than the fact they were pregnant!) while they were pregnant. The results were presented today at the March of Dimes National Communications Advisory Council luncheon where experienced, practicing obstetricians and gynecologists discussed the survey results, as well as some of the frequently asked questions their patients ask.

9 Dec 2009

Risk of serious injury at summer camps is low compared to other popular youth activities

Although a trip to summer camp is highly anticipated by over 11 million children and adults each year, sending a child off to summer camp can be a source of anxiety for parents. Findings from a new study published in the December issue of Injury Prevention should ease their concerns however.

9 Dec 2009

2009 Ward Burdick Award for UAB Director

The director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Center for Metabolic Bone Disease has won the 2009 Ward Burdick Award for Distinguished Service to Clinical Pathology from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

9 Dec 2009

Research article addresses the relationship between PEG and GER

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a common problem in mechanically ventilated patients and contributes to the development of esophageal mucosal injury and even erosive esophagitis. The relationship between percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and subsequent development of GER is complex and not well understood.

9 Dec 2009

New drug designed to stop cancer from spreading by preventing mitosis

TGen Clinical Research Services at Scottsdale Healthcare (TCRS) is the world's first clinical trials site for a new drug designed to halt cancer cell division.

9 Dec 2009

High-flow oxygen appears to be more effective in treating cluster headaches

Patients with a cluster headache, which is characterized by bouts of excruciating pain usually near the eye or temple, were more likely to report being pain-free within 15 minutes of treatment with high-flow oxygen than patients who received a placebo treatment, according to a study in the December 9 issue of JAMA.

9 Dec 2009

New Acesis software platform improves patient safety and quality care

Acesis, the enterprise software company focused on healthcare performance improvement, today announced results from its first six months of service for the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Division of Hospital Medicine.

9 Dec 2009

Vestagen Technical Textiles introduces Nanotechnology-Based Healthcare Specialty Textiles

Vestagen Technical Textiles today announced its entry into the advanced performance textile arena with the introduction of the first of a new class of Nanotechnology-Based Healthcare Specialty Textiles.

9 Dec 2009

GPEC receives unrestricted grant of $250,000 to study new treatments for breast cancer

Located at Vancouver General Hospital and a partner of the BC Cancer Agency, the Genetic Pathology Evaluation Centre, led by three prominent pathologists, is a recognized world leader in cancer research in the area of biomarker technology. Today, with an additional unrestricted grant of $250,000 from sanofi-aventis, GPEC is ready to make even more scientific breakthroughs.

9 Dec 2009

Experts call on Europe's policy makers to take urgent action against preventable strokes

A report launched today by experts from medical and patient communities calls on Europe's policy makers to take urgent action against preventable strokes that strike thousands of atrial fibrillation (AF) patients each year

9 Dec 2009

Canadians have mixed emotions about their priorities for national healthcare system, finds survey

Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions, announces today that Canadians have mixed emotions about their priorities for the national healthcare system.

9 Dec 2009

Comparative study on erosive and nonerosive diseases

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as the pathological retrograde movement of gastric contents into the esophagus. Various esophageal motility disturbances which may be important in reflux are observed in patients with GERD.

9 Dec 2009

Two-year program designed to enhance patient safety at public hospitals

Kaiser Permanente together with the National Patient Safety Foundation and the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems today announced the "Patient Safety Initiative at America's Public Hospitals." This two-year program is designed to enhance patient safety programs at public hospitals to ensure safe, high-quality care for vulnerable and low-income populations that depend on publicly supported health care institutions for medical care.

9 Dec 2009

TGen and Scottsdale Healthcare test PHA-848125ac drug for thymic cancer

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and Scottsdale Healthcare are testing a new drug specifically for thymic cancer based on early promising results at Scottsdale Healthcare.

9 Dec 2009

University of Texas launches phase II clinical trial to test stem-cell-based therapy on injured heart muscle

The second phase of a clinical trial testing a new stem-cell-based therapy on injured heart muscle has been launched by researchers at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. It is the only study site in the Texas Medical Center.

9 Dec 2009

Hospital News and Research

Joint Commission awards Primary Stroke Certification for TMCA

BIOLASE Technology's Waterlase MD laser system receives FDA marketing clearance

Clinical results from Phase 2 study of KNS-760704 presented by Knopp Neurosciences

Clinical trial results demonstrate greater efficacy of nilotinib over imatinib for Ph+ CML

INOVEM’s Inclusionware aids NWL PCTs in the ‘Get Better’ project

March of Dimes poll finds majority of pregnant women worry about birth defects

Risk of serious injury at summer camps is low compared to other popular youth activities

2009 Ward Burdick Award for UAB Director

Research article addresses the relationship between PEG and GER

New drug designed to stop cancer from spreading by preventing mitosis

High-flow oxygen appears to be more effective in treating cluster headaches

New Acesis software platform improves patient safety and quality care

Vestagen Technical Textiles introduces Nanotechnology-Based Healthcare Specialty Textiles

GPEC receives unrestricted grant of $250,000 to study new treatments for breast cancer

Experts call on Europe's policy makers to take urgent action against preventable strokes

Canadians have mixed emotions about their priorities for national healthcare system, finds survey

Comparative study on erosive and nonerosive diseases

Two-year program designed to enhance patient safety at public hospitals

TGen and Scottsdale Healthcare test PHA-848125ac drug for thymic cancer

University of Texas launches phase II clinical trial to test stem-cell-based therapy on injured heart muscle

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