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Exhaled nitric oxide needs to be measured in asthma patients

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the largest health care insurer in the Mid-Atlantic region of the USA, has adopted a policy stating that measurement of exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) is considered medically necessary in the management of asthma patients.

21 Aug 2009

New portable dialysis machine that provides continuous dialysis is under development

Researchers are developing a Wearable Artificial Kidney for dialysis patients, reports an upcoming paper in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). "Our vision of a technological breakthrough has materialized in the form of a Wearable Artificial Kidney, which provides continuous dialysis 24 hours a day, seven days a week," comments Victor Gura, MD (David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA).

21 Aug 2009

Nightingale On Demand EMR solution chosen by Wellpath Clinic to automate clinical activities

Nightingale Informatix Corporation ("Nightingale" or the "Company") (TSX-V: NGH), an application service provider (ASP) of electronic medical record (EMR) software and related services with more than 5.3 million patient records under management, announced today that it has been selected to provide hosted electronic medical record (EMR) to preventative care leader, Wellpath Clinic. The EMR will be used across the entire network of Wellpath Clinic locations supporting the delivery of modern, accessible, personalized and consistent patient care at every visit.

21 Aug 2009

Expectant mothers cautioned against using home fetal Doppler devices

Mums-to-be are being advised not to use personal monitors (Doppler devices) to listen to their baby's heartbeat at home over fears that they may lead to delays in seeking help for reduced fetal movements.

21 Aug 2009

Bayer Crop Science uses Chromatin's proprietary mini-chromosome technology

Chromatin Inc. and Bayer CropScience announced today that they have entered into a technological alliance and license agreement to use Chromatin’s proprietary mini-chromosome technology for crop improvement.

20 Aug 2009

GS Gmbh to integrate Masimo Rainbow SET Pulse CO-Oximetry into corpuls patient monitoring modules

Masimo (Nasdaq: MASI), the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry(TM) and Measure-Through Motion and Low-Perfusion pulse oximetry, and GS Elektromedizinische Gerate G. Stemple GmbH, a German developer and manufacturer of innovative medical equipment for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS), today jointly announced a worldwide technology licensing agreement to integrate Masimo Rainbow SET Pulse CO-Oximetry into corpuls(R) patient monitoring modules. The agreement enables GS GmbH to expand the vital signs and noninvasive measurement capabilities of its defibrillators and patient monitoring systems to help EMS professionals detect and treat life-threatening conditions earlier.

20 Aug 2009

Software suite for comprehensive analysis of cardiac safety released by NewCardio

NewCardio, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: NWCI) a cardiac diagnostic technology provider, today announced that the Company has formally launched its lead product, QTinno(TM), a software suite that provides an automated, comprehensive analysis of cardiac safety for the pharmaceutical industry.

20 Aug 2009

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals plans US launch of Option Inferior Vena Cava Filter

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANPI; TSX: ANP), today announced the commercial launch of the Option(TM) Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter in the United States, following FDA 510(k) clearance in June and a limited pre-launch in July. Angiotech holds exclusive worldwide rights to market and distribute the Option IVC Filter, which it obtained in a license agreement with privately held Rex Medical, LP (Rex Medical), as announced in March 2008.

20 Aug 2009

Varian Medical Systems to equip a new proton therapy center in Sweden

Varian Medical Systems today announced it has been selected to equip a new proton therapy center in Sweden. In a ceremony conducted by Swedish authorities yesterday following a public tender, Varian was named to supply an estimated $60 million in products for Skandionkliniken, a new national proton therapy center owned by a consortium of seven of Sweden's counties.

20 Aug 2009

Helicos Genetic Analysis System to aid Ontario Institute for Cancer Research scientists in the study of cancer genomics

Helicos BioSciences Corporation (NASDAQ: HLCS), a life science company focused on innovative genetic analysis technologies, today announced the placement of a Helicos™ Genetic Analysis System at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) with Drs. Tom Hudson and John McPherson.

20 Aug 2009

Universal Detection Technology signs new distribution agreement for bioterrorism technologies

Universal Detection Technology (OTCBB: UNDT), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies and counter-terrorism training programs to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats, announced today that has signed a distribution agreement with Strategic Response Initiatives, a New York based defense firm specializing in all phases of emergency preparedness planning for a wide range of defense, public and private sector organizations.

20 Aug 2009

Consumer-friendly "finger stick" blood test to detect cardiovascular disease is broadly available now

A new blood test, measuring the level of omega-3 fatty acids in red blood cells, is now broadly available for the first time to the public everywhere as a consumer-friendly, at-home "finger stick" test. While scientists have long known of the benefits of fish and fish oil for overall heart health, over the past decade research has proven that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish dramatically reduce one's risk for cardiovascular disease. Further, recent research indicates that omega-3 levels may be among the best predictors of future coronary heart disease - providing much stronger correlations to the risk of sudden cardiac death than traditional indicators, including HDL and LDL cholesterol.

20 Aug 2009

Oticon Medical to globally market the FDA approved Ponto bone anchored hearing system

Oticon Medical, a global medical device company within the William Demant Group, announced today that it has obtained 501(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to market the innovative Ponto bone anchored hearing system.

20 Aug 2009

Motion Computing's new line of Motion Clinical Workstations support clinical workflows

Motion Computing, a leading provider of integrated mobile computing solutions, announced today a new line of Motion Clinical Workstations (MCW). Highly flexible and fully integrated, the MCWs are designed specifically to support a broad range of clinical workflows.

20 Aug 2009

OrthoCAD iCAST digital study models enable electronic visualization of cases

Cadent, the leading provider of 3-D digital solutions for the orthodontic and dental industries, today celebrates the 10th anniversary of the introduction of OrthoCAD iCast™ digital study models.

20 Aug 2009

Eclipsemed collaborates with EndyMed Medical to market the FDA approved radio frequency device

Eclipsemed Ltd, a leading national distributor of advanced medical and aesthetic devices, is pleased to announce that they have collaborated with EndyMed Medical to market the superior EndyMed PRO radio frequency (RF) device to the United States.

20 Aug 2009

Siemens' state-of-the-art high-definition PET/CT scanner installed at Long Beach PET Imaging Center

Long Beach PET Imaging Center, a leading diagnostic imaging center in the Long Beach, Calif.-area, announced today it has completed the installation of a new state-of-the-art HD (high-definition) PET/CT scanner, the first of its kind in the area.

20 Aug 2009

New Liquid Water Isotope Analyzer for measuring stable isotopes of liquid water

Los Gatos Research (LGR), the leading innovator of cavity-enhanced laser-based instrumentation for analyses of gases and liquids, today announced the availability of the second-generation Liquid-Water Isotope Analyzer (LWIA).

20 Aug 2009

Surgeons of BMI of Texas selected to host a preceptorship for using REALIZE Adjustable Gastric Band

The Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas (“BMI of Texas”) today announced surgeons Mickey Seger and Terive Duperier have been selected by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. as one of the five training sites in the U.S. to host a preceptorship for the Ethicon Endo-Surgery REALIZE™ Adjustable Gastric Band.

20 Aug 2009

Wireless patient monitoring systems tends to be more economical according to ABI Research

The market for wireless devices that monitor patients’ condition and report that data to healthcare providers is on the verge of explosive growth, according to a new study from ABI Research. Over the next few years it will show a remarkable 77% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) resulting in global revenue of almost $950 million in 2014.

20 Aug 2009

Device / Technology News

Exhaled nitric oxide needs to be measured in asthma patients

New portable dialysis machine that provides continuous dialysis is under development

Nightingale On Demand EMR solution chosen by Wellpath Clinic to automate clinical activities

Expectant mothers cautioned against using home fetal Doppler devices

Bayer Crop Science uses Chromatin's proprietary mini-chromosome technology

GS Gmbh to integrate Masimo Rainbow SET Pulse CO-Oximetry into corpuls patient monitoring modules

Software suite for comprehensive analysis of cardiac safety released by NewCardio

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals plans US launch of Option Inferior Vena Cava Filter

Varian Medical Systems to equip a new proton therapy center in Sweden

Helicos Genetic Analysis System to aid Ontario Institute for Cancer Research scientists in the study of cancer genomics

Universal Detection Technology signs new distribution agreement for bioterrorism technologies

Consumer-friendly "finger stick" blood test to detect cardiovascular disease is broadly available now

Oticon Medical to globally market the FDA approved Ponto bone anchored hearing system

Motion Computing's new line of Motion Clinical Workstations support clinical workflows

OrthoCAD iCAST digital study models enable electronic visualization of cases

Eclipsemed collaborates with EndyMed Medical to market the FDA approved radio frequency device

Siemens' state-of-the-art high-definition PET/CT scanner installed at Long Beach PET Imaging Center

New Liquid Water Isotope Analyzer for measuring stable isotopes of liquid water

Surgeons of BMI of Texas selected to host a preceptorship for using REALIZE Adjustable Gastric Band

Wireless patient monitoring systems tends to be more economical according to ABI Research

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