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Cook Medical to feature a series of product demonstrations in Tokyo, Japan

In an ongoing effort to drive innovation in endourology, Cook Medical will feature a series of product demonstrations with a special emphasis on the PERC NCircle® Nitinol Tipless Stone Extractor, Flexor® Ureteral Access Sheath and the Ultraxx™ Nephrostomy Balloon at the 23rd Congress of the Japanese Society of Endourology and ESWL (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy), in Tokyo, Japan.

9 Nov 2009

Researchers develop tools to visualize how different cell populations of cells communicate

Using imaging mass spectrometry, researchers at the University of California, San Diego have developed tools that will enable scientists to visualize how different cell populations of cells communicate. Their study shows how bacteria talk to one another - an understanding that may lead to new therapeutic discoveries for diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes and allergies.

9 Nov 2009

Symposium on non invasive diagnosis and management of hepatic fibrosis sponsored by Echosens

Echosens, the French high-technology company specializing in non-invasive diagnostics in hepatology is the official sponsor of the Symposium held by Pr Sarin in the Famous Institute of liver and Biliary Sciences of New Delhi today. This symposium will focus on the non invasive diagnosis and management of hepatic fibrosis, with speakers from all around the world.

9 Nov 2009

Verizon director to address challenges facing the health care industry in complying to HITECH and HIPAA

An executive from the Verizon Connected Healthcare Solutions practice group will participate in a panel discussion at the World Health Congress Leadership Summit on Health Information Technology on Nov. 9 in Alexandria.

7 Nov 2009

Locus Pharmaceuticals creates a new division, Ansaris

Locus Pharmaceuticals, a drug company that has developed its own internal and partnered pipeline, focusing on oncology, immunology, and inflammatory targets, today announced that in conjunction with a transformation to a drug discovery collaboration business model, it has created a new division, Ansaris, which will include most of its operations and personnel.

7 Nov 2009

FDA's approval time for medical devices increases

According to MassDevice.com, the online business journal of the medical device industry, medical device approval times under the Food & Drug Administration's 510(k) clearance process jumped 30 percent between 2005 and 2008. MassDevice's exclusive investigation of 10 years of FDA data, Eye on the FDA: H1 2009, shows that approval times for medical devices increased nearly 2 percent — while the number of 510(k) applications declined more than 19 percent — even as the FDA's budgets and staff levels rose.

7 Nov 2009

PET scanning emerges as an important tool in the evaluation of lung cancer

A rapid decline in metabolic activity on a PET scan after radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer is correlated with good local tumor control, according to a study presented by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital at the 51st ASTRO Annual Meeting.

7 Nov 2009

2009 H1N1 influenza PPE federal guidance for healthcare workers causes concern among prevention experts

Three leading scientific organizations specializing in infectious diseases prevention issued a letter to President Obama today expressing their significant concern with current federal guidance concerning the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by healthcare workers in treating suspected or confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza.

7 Nov 2009

SNM commends the U.S. House of Representatives for its passage of medical isotope legislation

SNM applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for its passage of H.R. 3276-the American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2009.

7 Nov 2009

NHLBI stops enrollment in study comparing resuscitation strategies

Enrollment has ended early in a large, multicenter clinical trial comparing two distinct resuscitation strategies delivered by emergency medical service (EMS) providers to increase blood flow during cardiac arrest. The study's independent monitoring board and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the lead sponsor of the study, stopped enrollment based on preliminary data suggesting that neither strategy significantly improved survival.

7 Nov 2009

Roper Industries to acquire Verathon

Roper Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ROP) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Verathon, Inc., a leading provider of proprietary medical devices. The Verathon Board of Directors has approved the transaction and the closing is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, including shareholder approval. The parties expect the closing to be completed in early December.

7 Nov 2009

NIH awards UAB School of Public Health $11.5M to research new methods of identifying youth with HIV

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health has been awarded a total of $11.5 million from the National Institutes of Health to explore new ways to identify adolescents and young adults infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and link them to medical care.

7 Nov 2009

Inscrybe Healthcare to be included in CPR+ Integrated Solutions Provider program

Authentidate Holding Corp., a worldwide provider of secure Health Information Exchange and workflow management services, has introduced an interface that allows Inscrybe® Healthcare to be easily integrated with one of the homecare industry's leading information systems, Definitive Homecare Solutions' CPR+(TM).

6 Nov 2009

Latest release of Aspyra’s AccessNET PACS to be demonstrated

Aspyra, Inc. today announced plans to demonstrate the latest release of AccessNET, the Company’s PACS product at the upcoming RSNA 2009 Annual Meeting held at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL (November 29 – December 3, 2009), Booth 3021, South Building Hall A.

6 Nov 2009

Four Rivers Software offers Data Entry Services for healthcare industry

Four Rivers Software, a leading computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) provider for the healthcare industry announces Data Entry Services. These services are the latest addition to its overall Data Services Offerings.

6 Nov 2009

Open EC Technologies, AxSys Healthcare sign Teaming Agreement

Open EC Technologies, Inc. ("Open EC" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:OCE) is pleased to report the signing of a Teaming Agreement with AxSys Healthcare Corporation ("AxSys") for its subsidiary, SoftCare EC Solution Inc. ("SoftCare") www.softcare.com.

6 Nov 2009

Preparis unveils new website to help businesses and employees prepare for swine flu pandemic

Preparis, Inc. today associated the rapid spread of H1N1 pandemic to the high percentage of companies that are not doing enough to prevent its spread in the workplace. In response, the company has unveiled a special website dedicated to helping businesses and their employees prepare for the “swine flu” pandemic. This free service, called H1N1 Central, takes a decidedly business-centric and hands-on approach. It can be found at www.preparis.com.

6 Nov 2009

"Doctor's Orders" to explore trends in health and medicine

The partnership between ABC News and MedPage Today entered a new phase with the November 1 premiere of "Doctor's Orders," a featured series on Good Morning America Weekend.

6 Nov 2009

NYUCN incorporates Epocrates software into its nursing program curriculum

Epocrates, Inc., developer of popular clinical reference and decision support tools, announced today that New York University College of Nursing (NYUCN) will provide its graduate students with the company’s mobile software. Building upon its history of nursing excellence, NYUCN has incorporated Epocrates® software and the use of mobile devices into its comprehensive graduate curriculum.

6 Nov 2009

CNIB's Site Check program certifies Wellness Checkpoint health risk assessment software

InfoTech Inc. has successfully completed the certification requirements under CNIB's Site Check program to make Wellness Checkpoint(R) Version 10.1 health risk assessment software service compliant with internationally recognized accessibility guidelines.

6 Nov 2009

Device / Technology News

Cook Medical to feature a series of product demonstrations in Tokyo, Japan

Researchers develop tools to visualize how different cell populations of cells communicate

Symposium on non invasive diagnosis and management of hepatic fibrosis sponsored by Echosens

Verizon director to address challenges facing the health care industry in complying to HITECH and HIPAA

Locus Pharmaceuticals creates a new division, Ansaris

FDA's approval time for medical devices increases

PET scanning emerges as an important tool in the evaluation of lung cancer

2009 H1N1 influenza PPE federal guidance for healthcare workers causes concern among prevention experts

SNM commends the U.S. House of Representatives for its passage of medical isotope legislation

NHLBI stops enrollment in study comparing resuscitation strategies

Roper Industries to acquire Verathon

NIH awards UAB School of Public Health $11.5M to research new methods of identifying youth with HIV

Inscrybe Healthcare to be included in CPR+ Integrated Solutions Provider program

Latest release of Aspyra’s AccessNET PACS to be demonstrated

Four Rivers Software offers Data Entry Services for healthcare industry

Open EC Technologies, AxSys Healthcare sign Teaming Agreement

Preparis unveils new website to help businesses and employees prepare for swine flu pandemic

"Doctor's Orders" to explore trends in health and medicine

NYUCN incorporates Epocrates software into its nursing program curriculum

CNIB's Site Check program certifies Wellness Checkpoint health risk assessment software

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