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iposture launches posture improvement device for golfers

Memphis-based neurologist Moacir Schnapp, M.D., creator of the iPosture, today announced the launch of his posture improvement device for golfers – the iPosture Golf-Pro.

29 Sep 2009

New Jersey hopsital chooses JAOtech's embedded Smart Terminals

Holy Name hospital of Teaneck, New Jersey has selected JAOtech Smart Terminals for its second generation bedside entertainment and communication system.

29 Sep 2009

Spectranetics seeks FDA clearance for treating in-stent restenosis in the legs

Spectranetics Corporation today announced that it has filed a 510(k) application with the Food and Drug Administration seeking clearance for the treatment of in-stent restenosis (ISR) in the legs with its commercially available peripheral atherectomy products. ISR is caused by the re-growth of tissue within the stent, known as neointimal hyperplasia, which can lead to blockages in the affected leg artery.

29 Sep 2009

SUNY Stony Brook implements PatientKeeper ePrescription and Pay for Performance

PatientKeeper®, Inc., the leading provider of Physician Information Technology, announced today that the physicians at State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook will be using PatientKeeper ePrescription™ and PatientKeeper Pay for Performance (P4P)™, expanding their deployment of the PatientKeeper’s physician-focused applications.

29 Sep 2009

BioClinica to demonstrate integrated eClinical technology at the SCDM conference

BioClinica, Inc., a leading global provider of clinical trial services, is helping to advance the discipline of clinical data management and will demonstrate integrated eClinical and imaging data management technology and expertise at the 2009 Society of Clinical Data Management (SCDM) Annual Conference, October 4-6, 2009 in Seattle, WA (Booth # 401).

From Clario 29 Sep 2009

Hanford Pharmaceuticals expands into new business areas

On September 24, 2009, Hanford Pharmaceuticals (“Hanford” or the “Company”) completed the sale of its Cephalosporin manufacturing facility in Syracuse, NY, an asset that had been under-performing for quite some time.l

29 Sep 2009

Biomagnetics Diagnostics to develop handheld testing platform for malaria and bovine TB

Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corp., a producer of revolutionary diagnostic systems and technology for malaria, tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis testing today announced it has received a equity-based financing commitment up to $1 million from investors and an anonymous philanthropic source. These funds will be used to further develop the company’s unique handheld testing platform targeting the areas of malaria and bovine tuberculosis testing.

29 Sep 2009

ETH Zurich researchers develop biodegradable bone implants of metallic glass

It is possible that broken bones will in the near future be fixed using metallic glass. Materials researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an alloy that could herald a new generation of biodegradable bone implants. Their results have been published in the online edition of Nature Materials.

29 Sep 2009

New DataBlaster JT 37x7/PCIe boundary-scan controller from JTAG Technologies

JTAG Technologies, a leading provider of IEEE Std. 1149.1 solutions for testing and programming high-density PCBs, announces a further extension of its line of high-performance boundary-scan IEEE Std. 1149.1 controllers.

29 Sep 2009

Smart Card Alliance: Cybersecurity and healthcare identity to be prioritized in upcoming year

The Smart Card Alliance Identity Council will turn its attention to cybersecurity and healthcare identity in the upcoming year, the Council said today, while continuing its work to educate and make identity credentialing recommendations for corporate enterprise, healthcare, state and local governments, and more. The Identity Council also announced new officers and steering committee, and plans to attend the Smart Card Alliance 8th Annual Smart Cards in Government Conference in Washington, DC.

29 Sep 2009

Scient’x launches its Isobar Evolution Dynamic Rod for treating lower lumbar spine pathologies

Scient’x Groupe S.A.S. (Scient’x) announces its focus on offering Dynamic Solutions for the spine. This corporate strategy positions Scient’x to be the worldwide leader in providing Dynamic Solutions for both non-fusion and fusion procedures.

29 Sep 2009

AAPS Annual Meeting to discuss new research and technologies in pharmaceutical sciences

More than 8,500 individuals from the field of pharmaceutical research are expected to attend this year's AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition November 8 - 12, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in California.

29 Sep 2009

GlobalData's report on the diabetes care device market

MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Global Diabetes Care Devices Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015," to their collection of Medical Device market reports.

29 Sep 2009

Free cholesterol screening to attendees of NBAA convention

For the 19th consecutive year, MedAire (booth 775) will offer free cholesterol screening to attendees of the 62nd Annual National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Meeting and Convention.

29 Sep 2009

New York hospital system invests in digital patient records

The New York Times reports: "The nation's drive toward computerized medical records is getting a push from big hospitals, which hope not only to improve patient care but to gain an edge on competitors. And an effort to be announced on Monday by a big New York regional hospital group may be the most ambitious effort of this type yet — a sizable investment intended as a linchpin in the group's $400 million commitment to digitize patient records throughout its system, including 13 hospitals."

29 Sep 2009

NovoCure initiates newly-diagnosed GBM clinical trial

NovoCure, Ltd., a privately held medical device company focused on developing the Novo-TTF device, a non-invasive portable medical device for the treatment of cancer, announced the completion of a new funding round today. Key investors in this round included Pfizer Inc, Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation and Index Ventures.

29 Sep 2009

IPayX and ARM Solutions partner to offer collection services for hospitals and physicians’ offices

Internet Payment Exchange, a provider of electronic billing and payment (EBP) technology and customer service solutions to healthcare providers, utility companies, municipal governments and other organizations, announced an alliance with Ventura, Calif.-based Accelerated Revenue Management (ARM) Solutions to offer clients soft collection capabilities through IPayX’s eInvoice Delivery ServiceSM and eCareView Healthcare Billing PortalSM.

29 Sep 2009

Abnormal results on outpatient imaging tests may not receive timely follow-up, says report

Abnormal results on outpatient imaging tests sometimes may not receive timely follow-up even when clinicians receive and read results in an advanced, integrated electronic medical record system, according to a report in the September 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

29 Sep 2009

Conditional IDE approval for Flexstent Femoropopliteal Self Expanding Stent System

Flexible Stenting Solutions Inc. (“FSS”), a leading developer of next generation peripheral arterial and biliary stents, announced today that it has received Conditional Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval for its FlexStent® Femoropopliteal Self Expanding Stent System.

29 Sep 2009

2009 International Society meeting to focus on hip arthroscopy

Recent advances in diagnostic imaging techniques and hip arthroscopy procedures are giving physicians and surgeons better tools with which to treat hip pain. The 2009 International Society for Hip Arthroscopy meeting, hosted by Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, brings together leading surgeons from all over the world to take an in-depth look at hip arthroscopy and its potential benefits.

29 Sep 2009

Device / Technology News

iposture launches posture improvement device for golfers

New Jersey hopsital chooses JAOtech's embedded Smart Terminals

Spectranetics seeks FDA clearance for treating in-stent restenosis in the legs

SUNY Stony Brook implements PatientKeeper ePrescription and Pay for Performance

BioClinica to demonstrate integrated eClinical technology at the SCDM conference

Hanford Pharmaceuticals expands into new business areas

Biomagnetics Diagnostics to develop handheld testing platform for malaria and bovine TB

ETH Zurich researchers develop biodegradable bone implants of metallic glass

New DataBlaster JT 37x7/PCIe boundary-scan controller from JTAG Technologies

Smart Card Alliance: Cybersecurity and healthcare identity to be prioritized in upcoming year

Scient’x launches its Isobar Evolution Dynamic Rod for treating lower lumbar spine pathologies

AAPS Annual Meeting to discuss new research and technologies in pharmaceutical sciences

GlobalData's report on the diabetes care device market

Free cholesterol screening to attendees of NBAA convention

New York hospital system invests in digital patient records

NovoCure initiates newly-diagnosed GBM clinical trial

IPayX and ARM Solutions partner to offer collection services for hospitals and physicians’ offices

Abnormal results on outpatient imaging tests may not receive timely follow-up, says report

Conditional IDE approval for Flexstent Femoropopliteal Self Expanding Stent System

2009 International Society meeting to focus on hip arthroscopy

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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