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XBox chip is a cheaper alternative to other forms of parallel processing hardware: Study

A new study by a University of Warwick researcher has demonstrated that researchers trying to model a range of processes could use the power and capabilities of a particular XBox chip as a much cheaper alternative to other forms of parallel processing hardware.

15 Sep 2009

Clinical trial data of Genous Bio-engineered R stent to be presented

Data from multiple clinical trials of the world's first pro-healing stent, OrbusNeich's Genous Bio-engineered R stent, and preclinical data from Combo Bio-engineered Sirolimus Eluting Stent will be presented next week at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics symposium, TCT 2009, in San Francisco.

15 Sep 2009

Reliant Renal Care chooses Medisystems as supplier of Streamline airless blood tubing sets

NxStage Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTM), a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Medisystems Corporation, has signed a new three-year product supply agreement with Reliant Renal Care, Inc., for the delivery of Streamline airless blood tubing sets, as well as MasterGuard(R) safety needles with FingerShield(R) to Reliant's dialysis center network.

15 Sep 2009

Targeted Molecular Diagnostics to offer digital pathology services in Beijing

Targeted Molecular Diagnostics (TMD), a Quintiles Central Laboratory, announced today the availability of digital pathology services in Beijing, China. The services add to Quintiles offerings used in the development of therapies to treat the world’s most pressing health issues, including cancer.

15 Sep 2009

SXC collaborates with Allscripts to enhance e-prescribing solutions

SXC Health Solutions Corp. ("SXC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SXCI, TSX: SXC), today announced it has entered into a strategic relationship with Allscripts (NASDAQ: MDRX) to enhance the electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) options available to SXC's healthcare benefits management customers.

15 Sep 2009

SonoSite to showcase the NanoMaxx ultrasound tool for vascular access applications at AVA

SonoSite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried and point-of-care ultrasound, announced today new patient safety technology, mobile power solutions and image quality advances for vascular access applications. The company will be showcasing the new products and capabilities at the annual scientific meeting of the Association for Vascular Access (AVA) being held in Las Vegas September 14th - 18th, 2009.

15 Sep 2009

New generation CPAP mask to aid sleep apnoea patients from ResMed

ResMed, a leading manufacturer of sleep and respiratory medical equipment, today announced that it has introduced a new generation continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask designed to improve the patient experience and compliance. With minimal contact on the face and a sleek design, Swift FX is expected to help sleep apnoea patients overcome issues related to wearing a mask at night and effectively providing them with a good night’s sleep.

From ResMed Corp 15 Sep 2009

Medtronic informs physicians about the incorrect labeling of current SC catheter

Medtronic, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified its letters to physicians related to the incompatibility of its Sutureless Connector (SC) intrathecal catheters with the IsoMed constant-flow infusion pumps as a Class I recall.

15 Sep 2009

IAC picks Axway's SecureTransport solution to protect health and billing information during transit

Looking to better safeguard and monitor private patient data in transit, Insurers Administrative Corporation (IAC) chose Axway’s SecureTransport™ solution with Synchrony™ Sentinel. IAC chose Axway SecureTransport to protect sensitive health and billing information between insurance companies and medical facilities. Axway’s Sentinel will help IAC gain unprecedented visibility across all file transfers.

15 Sep 2009

Misonix receives donation from anonoymous patient to buy SonicOne ultrasonic wound care system

Misonix, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSON), a developer of minimally invasive ultrasonic medical device technology, which in Europe is used for the ablation of tumors and worldwide for other acute health conditions, has announced that a patient, who wishes to remain anonymous, donated the majority of the funds necessary for Christus St. Vincent Medical Center, Santa Fe, NM, to purchase a SonicOne(R) Ultrasonic Wound Cleansing and Debridement System. The System was shipped and installed during the second half of August 2009.

15 Sep 2009

Children's Hospital and eClinicalWorks collaborate to implement PCHR

Children's Hospital Boston and eClinicalWorks(R) today announced a collaboration that will enable patients who are seen at Children's ambulatory programs and in primary care practices in the Pediatric Physicians' Organization at Children's (PPOC) to aggregate health data from both sites of care into a single personally controlled health record (PCHR).

15 Sep 2009

MicroDynamics launches new computer controlled Micro-QC surface inspection microscope

MicroDynamics announces the release of the new MD-MicroQC, a lightweight, durable surface inspection Microscope. This advanced system design, states John Bearden, President and designer, "provides for enhanced performance, reliable results and the versatility to adapt to different production environments." MicroDynamics will be demonstrating the MD-MicroQC at the Quality Expo on September 22 - 24 at booth 4670.

15 Sep 2009

HealthTrust and Heartland Information Services sign three-year agreement

Heartland Information Services, a national provider of medical transcription services, has signed a new three-year agreement with HealthTrust Purchasing Group (HealthTrust), one of the nation's leading health care group purchasing organizations. The agreement covers dictation, transcription and document delivery services.

15 Sep 2009

Fill-to-light external tray from TCGRx

TCGRx (TCG), a leader in pharmacy automation and workflow solutions, announced today that the company is launching the Safe Tray, a fill-to-light external tray, a revolutionary safety product to aide in oral solid pouch packaging with TCG’s Automatic Tablet Packager (ATP-Series).

15 Sep 2009

Dominion develops and validates clinical quantitative assays for tapentadol

Dominion Diagnostics (Dominion) has recently developed and validated one of the first clinical quantitative assays for the drug tapentadol (Nucynta(TM)) performed by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). Tapentadol, recently approved for use by the FDA, is a centrally-active analgesic that has demonstrated efficacy in pain relief with improved gastrointestinal tolerability compared to other opioids for pain management.

15 Sep 2009

Medline Industries launches Generation Pink powder-free synthetic exam gloves

As part of its ongoing campaign to raise breast cancer awareness, Medline Industries, Inc., the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, today announced the launch of its "Generation Pink powder-free synthetic exam glove.

15 Sep 2009

MedAssurant to support AHIP's focus on evidence-based healthcare initiatives

America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and MedAssurant, Inc., announced today that MedAssurant, through its healthcare data analytics services, will support AHIP's research capabilities in the areas of quality and effectiveness of treatments.

15 Sep 2009

eClinicalWorks uses EMC, RSA and VMware solutions to manage business growth

EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced that eClinicalWorks, a market leader in ambulatory clinical systems with more than 25,000 healthcare provider customers, has consolidated and enhanced security of its IT infrastructure using EMC, RSA and VMware solutions.

15 Sep 2009

Implementation of Alliance’s surgeon owned distribution model helps to save over $1.0 million

A scientific exhibit recently presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) showed that by implementing a surgeon-owned distribution model, with Alliance Surgical Distributors (Alliance), three California hospitals saved over $1.0 million.

15 Sep 2009

Kelly Services offers EHR service

To address the growing need for the restructuring of healthcare records, Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) today announced its Health Informatics service offering. Health Informatics is the intersection of information science, technology and healthcare and focuses on the application of computer information systems to healthcare and public health providers.

15 Sep 2009

Device / Technology News

XBox chip is a cheaper alternative to other forms of parallel processing hardware: Study

Clinical trial data of Genous Bio-engineered R stent to be presented

Reliant Renal Care chooses Medisystems as supplier of Streamline airless blood tubing sets

Targeted Molecular Diagnostics to offer digital pathology services in Beijing

SXC collaborates with Allscripts to enhance e-prescribing solutions

SonoSite to showcase the NanoMaxx ultrasound tool for vascular access applications at AVA

New generation CPAP mask to aid sleep apnoea patients from ResMed

Medtronic informs physicians about the incorrect labeling of current SC catheter

IAC picks Axway's SecureTransport solution to protect health and billing information during transit

Misonix receives donation from anonoymous patient to buy SonicOne ultrasonic wound care system

Children's Hospital and eClinicalWorks collaborate to implement PCHR

MicroDynamics launches new computer controlled Micro-QC surface inspection microscope

HealthTrust and Heartland Information Services sign three-year agreement

Fill-to-light external tray from TCGRx

Dominion develops and validates clinical quantitative assays for tapentadol

Medline Industries launches Generation Pink powder-free synthetic exam gloves

MedAssurant to support AHIP's focus on evidence-based healthcare initiatives

eClinicalWorks uses EMC, RSA and VMware solutions to manage business growth

Implementation of Alliance’s surgeon owned distribution model helps to save over $1.0 million

Kelly Services offers EHR service

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