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Svelte completes enrollment in drug-eluting coronary stent Integrated Delivery System study

Svelte Medical Systems today announced enrollment of the final patient in the DIRECT II (Direct Implantation of Rapamycin-Eluting stents with bioabsorbable drug Carrier Technology) clinical study. DIRECT II is a prospective, randomized study comparing the safety and efficacy of the Svelte drug-eluting coronary stent Integrated Delivery System (IDS) to the Medtronic Resolute Integrity drug-eluting stent in 159 patients at 19 investigative sites.

From Medtronic 14 Nov 2013

New research devises effective way to evaluate severity of pulmonary hypertension

An aim to improve the outlook for people suffering from pulmonary hypertension is the focus of research at Griffith University.

14 Nov 2013

Single dose of intranasal insulin can help improve cognitive function in diabetes patients

In recent years, the link between type 2 diabetes and dementia has become widely recognized. Older individuals with diabetes develop Alzheimer's disease at an earlier age, and are more likely to develop vascular dementia than people who do not have diabetes.

14 Nov 2013

TAU researchers join top scientists in Switzerland to kick off neuroscience project

Between October 6 and 11, 2013, Tel Aviv University researchers participated in the kickoff in Switzerland of the Human Brain Project, a decade-long global initiative to leverage human intelligence and computing power to better understand the human brain.

14 Nov 2013

Bay Area Surgical Management reaches agreement to become in-network provider for Cigna

Bay Area Surgical Management, one of the largest and fastest growing ambulatory surgery center providers in the San Francisco Bay Area, has reached an agreement to become an in-network provider for Cigna, one of the country's largest health insurance companies.

13 Nov 2013

White matter integrity supports heritability of bipolar disorder

Researchers have detected widespread white matter integrity reductions in patients with bipolar disorder, which extend to their unaffected siblings.

13 Nov 2013

NGAGE signs five-year representation deal with SIEMENS Healthcare

NGAGE US LLC today announced the signing of a five-year representation agreement with SIEMENS Healthcare of Malvern, PA. Under the agreement, NGAGE will complement the direct sales force of SIEMENS by deploying teams of sales executives in selected products and geographies. NGAGE will focus on two market segments: Women's Health and Diagnostic Imaging in targeted growth areas.

13 Nov 2013

New biomedical instrument anticipated to help breakthroughs in animal, human health

A Kansas State University team recently received a nearly $1.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation's Major Research Institute for a biomedical instrument that is anticipated to help with breakthroughs in animal and human health as well as cancer treatment.

13 Nov 2013

Latest techniques for diagnosing, treating heart failure to be presented at EuroEcho-Imaging 2013

The latest science on the role of imaging in diagnosing and treating heart failure will be presented at EuroEcho-Imaging 2013, the official annual meeting of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI), a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). It takes place during 11-14 December in Istanbul, Turkey, at the Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICEC).

13 Nov 2013

Study on MRIUS-guided prostate biopsy wins first prize for best poster at EAU13th CEM

Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Ultrasound (MRIUS)- guided prostate biopsy has high sensitivity to detect prostate abnormalities compared with transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS biopsy) of MRI positive findings.

13 Nov 2013

Aerobic exercise helps healthy aging adults improve memory, brain health and physical fitness

A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas published online in the open-access journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience found that engaging in a physical exercise regimen helps healthy aging adults improve their memory, brain health and physical fitness.

13 Nov 2013

‘Pioneering’ non-invasive coronary plaque imaging revealed

Combined 18F-sodium fluoride positron emission tomography–computed tomography allows physicians to visualize high-risk or ruptured coronary atherosclerotic plaques in patients with myocardial infarction or stable angina, research shows.

12 Nov 2013

Viewpoints: Shinseki's efforts haven't yet solved VA's problems; treating children with mental illness is complicated; abuse of painkillers

Just in time for Veterans Day, the embattled secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric K. Shinseki, announced last week that his department had reduced its backlog of overdue disability claims from more than 600,000 in March to about 400,000. "The trend line is in the right direction," Shinseki told reporters, noting that the VA had cut the number of claims older than a year by 93%. With hundreds of thousands of cases still unresolved, Shinseki hasn't gotten much credit so far -; but to the surprise of his critics, he's on track to achieve his goal of eliminating the backlog by 2015. Still, that won't solve all the VA's problems; far from it (Doyle McManus, 11/10).

12 Nov 2013

LUHS offers highly accurate prenatal test to determine chromosomal abnormalities in fetus

Loyola University Health System (LUHS) now offers chorionic villus sampling (CVS), a highly accurate prenatal test for chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus. Loyola is one of the few centers in the Chicago area to offer CVS.

12 Nov 2013

Case Western researchers develop robotic catheter to improve treatment of arterial fibrillation

In a matter of years, a doctor may see real-time images of a patient's beating heart and steer a robotic catheter through its chambers using the push and pull of magnetic fields while the patient lies inside a magnetic resonance imager.

11 Nov 2013

Cycling champion Cadel Evans takes part in cutting edge cardiopulmonary research

As the first Australian to win the Tour de France, cycling champion Cadel Evans has already pedalled his way into our hearts. Now he is taking part in world-leading cardiopulmonary research – by pedalling inside an MRI scanner.

11 Nov 2013

New research describes neural mechanism by which sleeping brain locks in learning visual task

As any indignant teacher would scold, students must be awake to learn. But what science is showing with increasing sophistication is how the brain uses sleep for learning as well.

10 Nov 2013

Olympus hosts fourth annual neuroimaging symposium on functional brain imaging with cellular resolution

Olympus is hosting its fourth annual neuroimaging symposium in conjunction with the 2013 meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) on Monday, November 11 in San Diego. The Olympus Neuroimaging Symposium will be held near the Convention Center at the San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina, San Diego Ballroom – Salon A, beginning at 6:30pm. The symposium and reception are open to all media and SfN registered attendees.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 8 Nov 2013

Hologic's Aptima HPV 16 18/45 genotype assay gets FDA approval for use on Panther system

Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems and surgical products, with an emphasis on serving the healthcare needs of women, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Aptima HPV 16 18/45 genotype assay for use on the Company's fully automated Panther system.

From Hologic, Inc. 8 Nov 2013

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation announces recipients of NARSAD Investigator Grants

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (formerly known as NARSAD, the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression), under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, President & CEO, has announced the latest recipients of its NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grants.

8 Nov 2013

Imaging News and Research

Svelte completes enrollment in drug-eluting coronary stent Integrated Delivery System study

New research devises effective way to evaluate severity of pulmonary hypertension

Single dose of intranasal insulin can help improve cognitive function in diabetes patients

TAU researchers join top scientists in Switzerland to kick off neuroscience project

Bay Area Surgical Management reaches agreement to become in-network provider for Cigna

White matter integrity supports heritability of bipolar disorder

NGAGE signs five-year representation deal with SIEMENS Healthcare

New biomedical instrument anticipated to help breakthroughs in animal, human health

Latest techniques for diagnosing, treating heart failure to be presented at EuroEcho-Imaging 2013

Study on MRIUS-guided prostate biopsy wins first prize for best poster at EAU13th CEM

Aerobic exercise helps healthy aging adults improve memory, brain health and physical fitness

‘Pioneering’ non-invasive coronary plaque imaging revealed

Viewpoints: Shinseki's efforts haven't yet solved VA's problems; treating children with mental illness is complicated; abuse of painkillers

LUHS offers highly accurate prenatal test to determine chromosomal abnormalities in fetus

Case Western researchers develop robotic catheter to improve treatment of arterial fibrillation

Cycling champion Cadel Evans takes part in cutting edge cardiopulmonary research

New research describes neural mechanism by which sleeping brain locks in learning visual task

Olympus hosts fourth annual neuroimaging symposium on functional brain imaging with cellular resolution

Hologic's Aptima HPV 16 18/45 genotype assay gets FDA approval for use on Panther system

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation announces recipients of NARSAD Investigator Grants

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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