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TURis plasma vaporization electrode for benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy

The TURis plasma vaporization electrode does not cut off tissue with a loop, but energetically vaporizes the tissue with a small button electrode. With the help of the latest plasma technology, cells can be removed by merely gliding the electrode over the prostate tissue.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 9 Sep 2009

New web-based tool guide practices to become patient-centered medical home

The American College of Physicians (ACP) is offering a new, web-based tool to help guide practices through the process of becoming a patient-centered medical home (PCMH).

9 Sep 2009

SNM survey evaluates the impact of the worldwide medical isotope shortage

SNM recently conducted a survey of nuclear pharmacies-pharmacies that supply the critical radioisotope Technetium-99m, which is used in more than 16 million nuclear medicine tests each year in the United States-to assess, anecdotally, the impact of the worldwide medical isotope shortage. According to the survey, 60 percent of radiopharmacies have been impacted by the most recent shortage. Technetium-99m is a product of Molybdenum-99, which has been in short supply recently.

9 Sep 2009

Neuroprosthetics 2009 national conference to focus on artificial limbs

On September 16, leaders in research and development of implantable limb neuroprosthetics will gather at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) to discuss the state of the field and to advance collaborations that will push next-generation artificial limbs and prosthetic devices closer to clinical application.

9 Sep 2009

PCG’s Virtual Examiner fraud and abuse prevention software deployed at San Diego’s Community Health Group

PCG Software, a leading provider of software solutions designed to ensure proper and accurate payment of medical claims for healthcare payer and provider organizations, today announced that Community Health Group (San Diego) has deployed PCG’s Virtual Examiner fraud and abuse prevention software.

9 Sep 2009

iDashboards urges healthcare organizations to update their Information Technology systems

The debate surrounding the current state of US healthcare and its impending reform should not detract healthcare organizations from their ultimate goal of providing superior care to their patients.

9 Sep 2009

Bioluminescence imaging demystifies causes of infectious diseases

By attaching light-emitting genes to infectious bacteria in an experimental system, researchers at University College, Cork, Ireland, have been able to track where in the body the bacteria go - giving an insight into the path of the infection process leading to the development of more targeted treatments.

9 Sep 2009

Cardiac Network increases the number of sites for its research study

Cardiac Network, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: CNWI) reported today that it has expanded the number of sites included in its research study support with Southern California Permanente Medical Group.

9 Sep 2009

Thermo Fisher Scientific receives Ringier Technology Innovation Award

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has received a Ringier Technology Innovation Award for its role in helping Chinese laboratories quickly develop melamine detection capabilities following the discovery of melamine-tainted milk and infant formula in China. The award was presented by Ringier Trade Publishing, which publishes China's leading food industry magazine, Food Manufacturing Journal.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 9 Sep 2009

Health Integrated to implement behavioral health management services for Blue Cross of Idaho

Health Integrated, a leading provider of Health Management Solutions, has entered a new agreement with Blue Cross of Idaho as the health plan integrates the management of behavioral health benefits into its core operations.

9 Sep 2009

European Dynamic Annuloplasty Activation study completes patient enrollment

MiCardia (MiCardia Corporation, Irvine, California) today announced the completion of enrollment in its European “DYANA” (Dynamic Annuloplasty Activation) study, designed to support submission for CE mark of the firm’s Dynaplasty technology in Europe.

9 Sep 2009

Humana implements Application Security's DbProtect to manage critical information

Application Security, Inc., the leading provider of database security, risk and compliance solutions for the enterprise, today announced that Humana Inc. has successfully implemented DbProtect™ to manage and safeguard the highly sensitive, critical information stored on its database servers.

9 Sep 2009

Astra Tech launches Atlantis patient-specific abutments in shaded zirconia

Astra Tech announces the launch of Atlantis™ patient-specific abutments in shaded zirconia. The new option for Atlantis abutments, in addition to the already existing materials of titanium, gold-shaded titanium and zirconia, offers clinicians the freedom and flexibility to provide their patients with truly esthetic results.

9 Sep 2009

Advocacy campaign to fight reimbursement cuts for POC urine drug screen devices

Millennium Laboratories, a leading provider of therapeutic drug monitoring and education to physicians and staff treating chronic pain patients, has announced the launch of an advocacy campaign to fight reimbursement cuts to point-of-care (POC) urine drug screen devices.

9 Sep 2009

Regular usage of CGM devices help manage diabetes

The latest data from groundbreaking human clinical trials of the effectiveness of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) show that the primary determinant of improvements in achieving better diabetes control is regular use of monitors - six days per week or more - rather than the age of patients, and that benefits continue well past the time when people with type 1 diabetes begin using the devices - including experiencing fewer low blood sugar emergencies.

9 Sep 2009

FDA approves the distribution of IMRISNV and IMRIScardio systems

IMRIS Inc. ("IMRIS" or the "Company") today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), permitting the Company to market its newest products, IMRISNV and IMRIScardio in the United States.

9 Sep 2009

MHLW to grant regulatory approval for KCI to enter Japan market

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (NYSE: KCI) announced today that it has been informed by the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan that in October the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) will grant regulatory approval for KCI to begin market development activities in Japan for its innovative V.A.C.® Therapy product.

9 Sep 2009

URV’s biosensor can detect typhoid causing bacteria instantly

A research group from the Rovira i Virgili University (URV) in Tarragona has developed a biosensor that can immediately detect very low levels of Salmonella typhi, the bacteria that causes typhoid fever. The technique uses carbon nanotubes and synthetic DNA fragments that activate an electric signal when they link up with the pathogen.

9 Sep 2009

Mobile emergency alert system launched by Clearwave

The proliferation of GPS-enabled phones in recent years has allowed us to take yet another critical step toward push-button emergency location. But until recently, those tools have fallen short of the data emergency medical personnel need to successfully treat patients on-site, to notify next-of-kin and other important contacts, and to make informed decisions for patient transport.

9 Sep 2009

Web-based clinical support tool for gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy patients

Building on the success and popularity of REALIZE mySUCCESS(R) for REALIZE(TM) Band patients, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. announced today it will expand availability of the Web-based clinical support tool to gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy patients.

9 Sep 2009