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Fate Therapeutics announces human iPSC generation using a combination of small molecules

Fate Therapeutics, Inc. announced today the generation of human induced-pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) using a combination of small molecules that significantly improves the speed and efficiency of reprogramming.

19 Oct 2009

New EVestG diagnostic technique aids in quick detection of mental and neurological illnesses

An innovative diagnostic technique invented by a Monash University researcher could dramatically fast-track the detection of mental and neurological illnesses.

19 Oct 2009

Hygeia questions the recently issued state bid notification for breastpumps

In the USA, each state is responsible for its Women Infant Children program and encourages breastfeeding through lactation counseling and the purchase of supplies. A state bid notification for breastpumps and supplies was recently issued. "This bid had such an unusual feature that needs further attention. The bid's breastpump requirement was that the pumps only had to work for 90% of the women. The state felt that it was acceptable for the pumps to fail for 10% of the women," stated John Estill, CEO of breastpump manufacturer Hygeia.

19 Oct 2009

Study reveals the cost effectiveness of Rheos blood pressure lowering device

A study conducted by the University of Rochester Medical Center demonstrates that, for certain patient populations, an experimental device that lowers blood pressure may be a cost effective treatment. The implantable device, called Rheos, is in advanced stages of testing for individuals with drug resistant hypertension.

19 Oct 2009

Twelve organizations receive RealSolutions awards at Hyland Software's annual OTTC

With organizations tackling mounting workloads with fewer resources, many are being forced to find ways to become more efficient and cut costs. Enterprise content management (ECM) software, like OnBase, can help by eliminating paper, manual tasks and sometimes entire steps from processes (http://onbase.com/English/Products/OnBaseProductModules). But for some organizations - government agencies, healthcare providers, insurers, and even mountain resorts - OnBase is more than just a cost cutter and way to improve efficiency.

19 Oct 2009

AHIP and AMA launch health care TV ads

America's Health Insurance Plans and the American Medical Association launch new television ads on health care.

19 Oct 2009

Qforma introduces new phase of its healthcare database

Patients diagnosed with breast cancer or depression who are seeking a medical expert in their own community to guide them through treatment now have a place to start. Qforma, an advanced analytics and predictive modeling company, today introduced the new phase of its first-of-its-kind healthcare database "Most Influential Doctors," or MID, presented by USA TODAY.

19 Oct 2009

HealthScape Consumer to analyze patient and consumer data

Healthy Advice Networks, the nation's leading provider of physician office-based patient-education programs, announces a groundbreaking measurement program to track consumer purchase behavior, not just purchase intent, for OTC and consumer health brands.

19 Oct 2009

St. Anthony Hospital installs Toshiba America Medical Systems' Vantage Titan MR system

To provide the latest in MR technology to its patient community, St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, Wash. installed the Vantage TitanTM from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. to offer comprehensive MR patient exams. The new 80-bed St. Anthony hospital is the only full service facility in the area and needed a workhorse MR system to conduct a full range of exams.

18 Oct 2009

Welch Allyn launches its first EHR Preparation and Selection Services program

Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, today introduced its first professional consulting program, EHR (Electronic Health Record) Preparation and Selection Services.

15 Oct 2009

Enzo Biochem to release a new catalog dealing with epigenetics and chromatin modification

Enzo Biochem, Inc. today said that its Life Sciences subsidiary will release a new catalog dealing with “Epigenetics & Chromatin Modification” at the Society for Neuroscience’s, Neuroscience 2009 conference, beginning October 17, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois.

15 Oct 2009

UMass Memorial Health Care to implement Accenx' interoperability platform for physician practice integration

Accenx(TM), a leading provider of health information exchange and interoperability solutions, announced today that UMass Memorial Health Care, clinical partner of University of Massachusetts Medical School and the largest healthcare system in Central and Western Massachusetts, has selected the Accenx Exchange(TM) interoperability platform to rapidly establish a health information exchange with its community physicians.

15 Oct 2009

Aethlon Medical to present data on HVC patients treated with its Hemopurifier at the 42nd ASN meeting

Aethlon Medical, Inc. disclosed today that clinical data resulting from the treatment of Hepatitis-C (HCV) infected patients with the Aethlon Hemopurifier® will be presented at the 42nd Annual Meeting & Scientific Exposition of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN).

15 Oct 2009

Lovelace Health Plan to implement Portico’s Choreo Contracting Solution

Portico Systems, the leader in Integrated Provider Management solutions, has been selected by Lovelace Health Plan (LHP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ardent Health Services. LHP will leverage Portico’s Choreo Contracting Solution to transform its paper-based provider contract process to a systematic process, which enables automated and workflow driven contract administration, negotiation and communication.

15 Oct 2009

Overview of innovative technology for treating ischemic and autoimmune disorders

Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. today announced that it will present at the New England-Israel Life Sciences Summit at the Brandeis International Business School in Waltham, Mass. Zami Aberman, chairman and CEO of Pluristem will present an update on the company and an overview of its technology at 9:40 EDT, Oct 27, 2009.

15 Oct 2009

FDA launches web page with information on how to dispose of certain drugs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today launched a Web page for consumers with information on how to dispose of certain drugs, including several high-potency opioids and other selected controlled substances.

15 Oct 2009

Arrayit announces collaboration with European Space Agency for mission-critical contribution

Arrayit Corporation (OTCBB: ARYC), a proprietary life sciences technology leader, announces a collaboration with the European Space Agency.

15 Oct 2009

Ultimate Software's healthcare customers report significant improvements after implementing UltiPro

Ultimate Software, a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that long-term healthcare customers, including Homewood Retirement Centers, Mather LifeWays, and Holiday Home Health, are reporting significant improvements as a result of UltiPro’s comprehensive human capital management (HCM) features—including UltiPro’s sophisticated reporting, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, and robust functionality.

15 Oct 2009

Olympic gold medal winner Lisa Leslie and Covidien launch new liver cancer education program

Four-time Olympic gold medal winner and three-time WNBA Most Valuable Player Lisa Leslie is teaming with Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, to launch an educational program and Web site, www.MyLiverCancerOptions.com, that provide information to help patients and their families understand the treatment options available to manage liver cancer.

15 Oct 2009

Prometheus Laboratories introduces three new cancer diagnostic products

Prometheus Laboratories Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical and diagnostic company, today announced the nationwide commercial launch of three new cancer diagnostic products: ProOnc TumorSource Dx, ProOnc Squamous Dx and ProOnc Mesothelioma Dx. Each of these tests is based on recently developed, highly sensitive microRNA technology.

15 Oct 2009

Device / Technology News

Fate Therapeutics announces human iPSC generation using a combination of small molecules

New EVestG diagnostic technique aids in quick detection of mental and neurological illnesses

Hygeia questions the recently issued state bid notification for breastpumps

Study reveals the cost effectiveness of Rheos blood pressure lowering device

Twelve organizations receive RealSolutions awards at Hyland Software's annual OTTC

AHIP and AMA launch health care TV ads

Qforma introduces new phase of its healthcare database

HealthScape Consumer to analyze patient and consumer data

St. Anthony Hospital installs Toshiba America Medical Systems' Vantage Titan MR system

Welch Allyn launches its first EHR Preparation and Selection Services program

Enzo Biochem to release a new catalog dealing with epigenetics and chromatin modification

UMass Memorial Health Care to implement Accenx' interoperability platform for physician practice integration

Aethlon Medical to present data on HVC patients treated with its Hemopurifier at the 42nd ASN meeting

Lovelace Health Plan to implement Portico’s Choreo Contracting Solution

Overview of innovative technology for treating ischemic and autoimmune disorders

FDA launches web page with information on how to dispose of certain drugs

Arrayit announces collaboration with European Space Agency for mission-critical contribution

Ultimate Software's healthcare customers report significant improvements after implementing UltiPro

Olympic gold medal winner Lisa Leslie and Covidien launch new liver cancer education program

Prometheus Laboratories introduces three new cancer diagnostic products

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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