Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 17th, 2005
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Acute Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - Nicardipine prolonged-release implants may improve surgical outcome
Chromosomal Disorders - BAC-based PCR fragment microarray may facilitate diagnosis
Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Novel arterial embolization technique effective for unresectable tumors
Mandibular Surgery - Novel incision design improves mandibular symphysis bone grafting
Surgical Technology - Load-sensing distractor developed for cervical spine surgery
Aesthetic Medicine - FDA clears VelaSmooth for cellulite treatment
Alzheimer Disease - Computer program assesses risk of AD
Alzheimer Disease - MRI technique distinguishes between Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia
Alzheimer Disease - PAR-4 regulates beta-secretase cleavage of Alzheimer amyloid precursor protein
Alzheimer Disease - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of Alzheimer disease
Breast Cancer - Researchers' data advance breast cancer research
Amelogenesis Imperfecta - Outcome of prosthodontic management evaluated
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Motor neuron disease examined, role of truncated SOD1 clarified
Anal Cancer - Patterns of local disease failure and outcome after salvage surgery discussed
Anesthesia - Dopamine infusion lowers propofol levels during epidural blockade
Anesthesia - Genetic test may detect risk of rare complication from anesthesia
Aneurysm - Intra-aneurysmal pressure changes characterized in experimental model
Echocardiography - Researchers' data advance echocardiography research
Angiography - Multidetector CT angiography enables assessment of luminal stenosis
Angiography - Risk analysis of magnetic resonance angiography for nonpalpable testis conducted
Angiology - Data advance knowledge in angiology research
Angiology - Medical device company introduces cardio closure technology at Paris conference
Anthrax - Alpha-defensins neutralize anthrax toxin & protect against fatal consequences
Apoptosis - Apoptosis in non-tumorous adult human testis tissue examined
Echocardiography - Researchers' work adds to echocardiography body of knowledge
Artificial Liver - HepG2/tk cells potential source for hybrid artificial liver support system
Artificial Organs - Electrical activation of denervated thigh muscle fibers characterized
Assisted Reproduction - Companies form alliance to offer products and services in fertility marketplace
Asthma Therapy - Inhaler type does not affect cardiovascular effects of formoterol
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Methylphenidate transdermal system shows promise in children
Avian Sarcoma Virus - Daxx interacts with ASV integrase and viral DNA to repress viral transcription
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Researchers' work adds to HIV/AIDS pathogenesis body of knowledge
Awards - Breast cushion for mammographies wins award for excellence in medical marketing
Awards - Company named to Healthcare Informatics 100 for fifth consecutive year
Awards - SNM award goes to pioneer in applying PET to movement disorders
Awards - SNM award goes to pioneer of radiolabeled antibodies for cancer treatment
Awards - U.S. CDC awards grant for continuous monitoring of arsenic in drinking water
Biomaterials - Dissolution and mineralization of hydroxy-fluoroapatites characterized
Imaging - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of imaging
Biomaterials - Silicon-containing hydroxyapatite films show promise as bioimplant coating
Biomedical Engineering - Internet-based camera screens for age-related macular degeneration
Biotoxin Detection - Immunoassay simultaneously analyzes 6 biotoxins on gel-based microchips
Bladder Cancer - Accelerated radiotherapy for localized invasive bladder cancer studied
Bladder Cancer - Acute and late morbidity in treatment of bladder carcinoma evaluated
Bladder Cancer - Management of superficial bladder cancer in Victoria surveyed
Bleomycin - Role of intralesional bleomycin implicated in treatment of hemangiomas
Blood Shearing Instrument - Computational fluid dynamics used to optimize BSI design
Blood Substitute - Hemoglobin-based blood substitute protects against myocardial reperfusion injury
Bone Cancer - Dedifferentiated parosteal osteosarcoma discussed
Bone Tissue Engineering - Zinc-containing organoapatite substrates provide stability for bone engineering
Bone Tumors - Epidemiology and treatment strategy for bone and soft-tissue tumors reported
Borrelia Recurrentis - Infected body lice excrete living Borrelia recurrentis in the feces
Brain Cancer - Adult growth hormone replacement therapy implemented in brain tumor survivors
Brain Cancer - Topoisomerase II alpha linked to cell proliferation in brain tumors
Breast Cancer - Ablative therapies for treatment of malignant diseases of breast recommended
Breast Cancer - Feasibility of low-dose multidetector dynamic CT in the breast evaluated
Breast Cancer - Findings describe new data in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Learning curve guidelines modified for breast cancer sentinel node biopsy
Breast Cancer - MRI can help predict recurrence
Breast Cancer - Multiple re-excisions compared to mastectomy in breast cancer patients
Breast Cancer - Prolonged skin staining after intradermal use of patent blue purported
Breast Cancer Therapy - DNA methylation of PSAT1 determines response to tamoxifen treatment
Bronchoscopy - Bronchoscopy methods compared for detection of precancerous lesions
Burn Trauma - Myocyte sodium loading precedes calcium accumulation after burn trauma
Business & Finance - Maker of cerebral oximeter for cardiovascular surgery reports Q2 2005 results
Business & Finance - Phototherapy device company announces amalgamation with Bricol Capital Corp.
Business Update - APAF purchases Progenesis Discovery for gel imaging
Business Update - Biotech firm selects public relations agency of record
Business Update - Bouty to market MagaZorb Nucleic Acid Isolation Kits in Italy
Business Update - CBSA selects Sigaba for secure e-mail and statement delivery
Business Update - Canadian Therapeutic Products Directorate approves marketing of intraocular lens
Business Update - Company introduces side scatter option on the EasyCyte System
Business Update - Company provides TRD update, announces quiet period
Business Update - Company to add life science instrumentation manufacturing facility
Business Update - Company to be direct customer contact for Alaris Vital Check monitors
Business Update - Company to market prefilled silicone-gel breast implants in Brazil
Business Update - Ethicon inks exclusive distribution agreement for adhesion barrier product
Business Update - GE Healthcare to distribute defibrillators in North American hospitals
Business Update - Growing midtier pharmaceutical company awards $1.4M for ECG study
Business Update - Imaging company combines nuclear medicine and CTI Molecular, forms new division
Business Update - Ingen Technologies Launches Secure Balance Commercial
Business Update - Louisiana hospital continues to outsource Trauma and Tumor Registry
Business Update - Manufacturers attempt to tap segments in industrial first-aid products markets
Business Update - Manufacturing facility to be purchased by Genentech
Business Update - Material handling solution company announces new contracts
Business Update - Medical imaging company changes name to Merge Healthcare
Business Update - National Genecular Institute formed; to focus on skin, skin aging technologies
Business Update - New bead array technology test system receives FDA market clearance
Business Update - Ophthalmology company to nearly double R&D center
Business Update - Orchid BioSciences changes name, launches service for Native American tribes
Business Update - Pharmaceutical company cancels agreement with Satellite Auction Network
Business Update - Somerset files response to U.S. FDA letter on selegiline transdermal system
Business Update - U.S. home healthcare products market to top $7.5 billion by 2009, study shows
Cancer Therapy - Ablatherm HIFU a safe alternative to surgery or radiotherapy
Cancer Therapy - Endothelial progenitor cells can be targeted for treating multiple myeloma
Cancer Therapy - Use of HSV-1 as cancer therapy is limited by replication of the virus
Carcinogenesis - Human homologue of maid is a useful marker protein in hepatocarcinogenesis
Cardiac Pacemaker - Effect of pacing mode on mitral valve kinematics characterized
Cardiac Surgery - Epiaortic ultrasonography should be used routinely in cardiac surgery
Cardiology - Cardiac evaluation software for CT scanner introduced at radiology meeting
Cardiology - Company awards $2.3 million in cardiac safety monitoring and services
Cardiology - Computed tomography recommended for diagnosing intracardiac thrombi and tumors
Cardiology - Coronary stent coatings detailed in online presentation
Cardiology - Staples office products company to offer home defibrillator for OTC sales
Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Novel system enables direct NO measurement during CPB
Carotid Artery Angioplasty - 3D-conformal radiotherapy may prevent in-stent restenosis
Cell Transplants - Outcomes of ablative allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation in seniors
Cerebellar Injury - Existence of cerebellar cognitive affective syndrome evidenced
Cervical Cancer - Laparoscopic surgical staging performed for locally advanced cervical cancer
Cervical Cancer - Recent studies add new data to cervical cancer research
Cervical Spine Injury - Successful airway management with Laryngeal Tube Suction II reported
Chemoprevention - Acceptance of prophylactic surgery and chemoprevention surveyed in Singapore
Chemotherapies - Adjuvant and neoadjuvant chemotherapy for bladder cancer studied
Childhood Obesity - Regulation of body mass and management of childhood obesity reviewed
Choroidal Malignant Melanoma - Next-generation contrast agents improve echographic imaging
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Budesonide/formoterol cost-effective in single inhaler
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Utility of noninvasive ventilation in acute COPD exacerbation clarified
Cilia - Airway ciliary beat frequency measured, effect of isoproterenol defined
Clinical Trials - PPO building clinical trial network; doctors being recruited to participate
Clostridium Difficile - C. difficile toxin B activates EGFR/ERK & MAP kinase pathway in colonocytes
Coagulation Therapy - Model-based algorithm facilitates long-term therapeutic monitoring
Collaborations - Comarketing agreement signed for spectrometry services
Collaborations - Company to manage comprehensive customer database for pharma firm
Collaborations - Firm extends database deal with Sanofi-aventis
Collaborations - Joint venture established for development of mad cow disease diagnostics
Collaborations - Marketing deal signed for Kerraboot in South Korea
Collaborations - Partnership to focus on phase III therapeutic for dialysis patients
Collaborations - Second supply deal signed for microarray slides
Collaborations - Supply agreement signed for personal care products
Collaborations - Technology companies team to assist with rehab software system selection
Colon Cancer - FDA approves oral Xeloda for the adjuvant treatment of colon cancer
Colorectal Cancer - African-American screening rates higher in VA hospital
Colorectal Cancer - Colonoscopy performed 12 months after surgery for colorectal neoplasia
Colorectal Cancer - Feasibility of sentinel lymph node biopsy in colorectal cancer examined
Colorectal Cancer - Mouse models of colorectal cancer and liver metastases analyzed
Compliance - Compliance services and software company partners with SAFE to write whitepaper
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure - Noise may influence efficacy of bubble CPAP in infants
Contracted Bladder - Cystoprostatectomy and orthotopic ileal neobladder reconstruction discussed
Coronary Artery Bypass - Approval granted to expand trials of Holly Graft System into Europe
Coronary Artery Bypass - Thermodilution and PulseCO produce different measures of cardiac output
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - Studies describe new findings in coronary artery bypass grafting research
Coronary Artery Stenosis - Plasma lipoproteinA level predicts post-stent restenosis
Cosmetic Procedures - Is Guessing Someone's Age the New American Pastime?
Critical Care Medicine - Remifentanil dose-response for tracheal intubation in infants determined
Cutaneous Tuberculosis - Telemedicine used to diagnose cutaneous tuberculosis in remote region of Amazon
Cyclospora Cayetanensis Oocysts Detection - Flow cytometry sensitive for C. cayetanensis oocyst detection in specimens
DNA Research - New expression tag system for detecting, purifying recombinant proteins launched
DNA Research - Personalized low-density DNA microarrays to tailor gene content launched
DNA Research - Series of ULS arrayCGH labeling kits for genomic hybridization analysis launched
Dengue Fever - Real-time RT-PCR is rapid and sensitive for diagnosis of dengue fever
Dental Health - Pennsylvania association comments on children's dental identification product
Dental Implants - Crestal bone changes around titanium implants characterized
Dermatology - Advanced Laser Clinics introduces LightPulse Skin Renewal therapy
Diabetes - Improved Diabetes Management Could Save $72 Billion in Next Decade
Diabetes Control - Continuous glucose monitoring effects patients' decisions about type 1 diabetes
Diabetes Control - Safety data on inhaled insulin reported at American Diabetes Association meeting
Diabetes Control - Two indicators of diabetes quality of care show great improvement, studies show
Diabetes Management - Companies ink co-marketing partnership to offer diabetes monitoring solution
Diabetes Therapy - Data support Exubera efficacy and safety profile
Diagnostic Imaging - Topographic 3D interstitial MDCT-LG navigates breast sentinel lymph nodes
Diagnostics - Accuracy and predictors of basal cell carcinoma evaluated
Diagnostics - Accuracy of image fusion using fixation device for cancer imaging was evaluated
Diagnostics - Administrative intervention reduces excessive lab test use
Diagnostics - At-home menopause test available at drug stores
Diagnostics - Diagnosis of vascular dementia is difficult in epidemiologic studies
Diagnostics - Glycoprotein studied, binding to injured arterial lesions imaged noninvasively
Diagnostics - Innovations create growth opportunities in the in vitro diagnostics market
Diagnostics - New gene chip may be early cancer diagnosis tool
Diagnostics - New screening automation system for life sciences now available
Diagnostics - New solution shipped for nucleic acid sample detection
Diagnostics - Noninvasive colorectal cancer, polyp diagnostics technology using DNA available
Diagnostics - Pharmaceutical company selects biotechnology-based detection systems provider
Diagnostics - Reliable coding system for screening prostate-specific antigen tests developed
Diagnostics - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of diagnostics
Diagnostics - TEMPO AQUA hydrophilic-coated diagnostic catheter launched in the U.S.
Diagnostics - Tissue ultrasound palpation system useful in scar evaluation
Diagnostics - U.S. FDA clears direct digital system for trauma and emergency applications
Drug Delivery - Blood sugar controlled by inhaled insulin as well as by injection, study shows
Drug Delivery - Company delays aortic heart valve clinical trials to add new delivery system
Drug Delivery - Enzymatic technique improves drug entrapment in hydrogel matrix
Drug Delivery - Polymer solutions identified for testosterone delivery implants
Drug Development - Company integrates Accelrys' Accord technology in MetaDrug
Drug Development - Diagnostics company to meet with U.S. FDA in response to submission
Drug Development - Drug-target system combines affinity pull-down and MS methods
Drug Development - Positive results reported for diabetic wound healing in animal studies
Drug Development - Systolic blood pressure study of alagebrium discontinued after efficacy review
Drug Development - Topical Talactoferrin improved healing of diabetic ulcers
Drug Resistance - Integrated Healthcare Systems Introduces Automated Bottle-Opener
Drug Safety - Medication safety organization launches email alert system
Drug Safety - New biotherapeutics company reaffirms commitment to product safety
Duchene Muscular Dystrophy - New heart ultrasound data may help muscular dystrophy patients
Ebola Virus - Analysis of Ebola virus GP1 in viral entry provides potential therapy avenue
Echocardiography - Color M-mode flow propagation velocity is afterload-independent
Echocardiography - Rare case of large mediastinal germ cell tumor detected by echocardiography
Echocardiography - Research add new data to echocardiography body of knowledge
Electrocardiography - Study evaluated predictive power of HR from ECG
Electrocardiography - Sympathetic/parasympathetic activities affect U-wave timing, amplitude
Electronic Medical Records - Healthvision extends e-Health Interoperability Exchange
Electronic Medical Records - Horizon, Allscripts to promote e-prescribing and electronic health records
Electronic Medical Records - Information technology company launches new practice management, EMR system
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - ESCs used as biological 'catalysts' to stimulate tissue repair and regeneration
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - GATA-4 acetylation involved in differentiation of ESCs into cardiac myocytes
End-Stage Renal Disease - Dialysis treatment does not affect renal transplant access in France
Epstein-Barr Virus - EBV latent membrane protein-1 studied, B cell apoptotic protection clarified
Femoral Fracture - Physical exam better than CT for detecting post-repair leg length discrepancy
Fibrillin - Fibrillin microfibril organization studied, intramolecular pleating indicated
Fibroblasts - Fibroblast orientation and movement analyzed, molecular topography defined
Finance - American Stock Exchange lists common shares of medical device firm
Finance - Contract research organization announces full repayment of bank debt
Finance - Diagnostics company reports loss of $0.27 per share
Finance - Health information systems company announces financial results
Finance - Healthcare technology company reports 2005 financial results
Finance - Homeopathy company's sales increase 203%
Finance - Life science products and services provider reports second quarter 2005 results
Finance - Medical device company secures funding for spinal disc replacement
Finance - Orthopedics-focused company announces closing of common stock public offering
Finance - Oxygen therapeutics firm reports net income increased to $0.06 per share
Finance - Patient monitoring technology firm reports 32% increase in revenues
Finance - Phase I SBIR grant to fund design of a neutron activation device
Finance - Post-acute healthcare services provider closes initial public offering
Finance - Provider of biological research products authorizes share repurchase plan
Finance - Radiographic imaging equipment company reports Q4, fiscal year end 2005 results
Finance - Texas-based surgical facilities company announces 3-for-2 stock split
Gallbladder - Chemical ablation of the gallbladder evaluated
Gastric Cancer - Gastric cancer lymph node status predicted by sentinel lymph node biopsy
Gastric Cancer - Perspectives in the treatment of gastric cancer discussed
Gastric Cancer - Tumor burden related to patients' minimization of distress in facing surgery
Gastroenterology - Quality of life evaluated after thoracoabdominal esophageal resection
Genetics & Genomics - Chromosomal imbalances in retinoblastoma detected by genomic hybridization
Genetics & Genomics - New genechip scanner analyzes more data
Genome Research - Utility of DNA tiling arrays reviewed
Glutamate Receptors - Glutamate receptors analyzed, brain expression during aging clarified
Gynecology - Duckbill polyp snare is useful for treatment of endometrial polyps
Gynecology - Endometrial hydrothermablation effective for women with abnormal bleeding
Gynecology - Long-term follow-up of continent urinary diversion after exenteration performed
Gynecology - Neovaginal reconstruction needed after radical pelvic surgery
Gynecology - Pelvic exenterations performed for gynecological malignancies
Gynecology - Risk factors listed for endometrial cancer recurrence
HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Cobas AmpliPrep/Cobas Amplicor HIV-1 Monitor comparable to manual method
HIV/AIDS Drug Abuse - Drug abuse plus HIV infection has a synergistic deleterious effect on the brain
HIV/AIDS Drug Adherence - Intermittent viremia during first-line PI/HAART most likely due to nonadherance
HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Cell-based protein translocation used to screen G protein-coupled receptors
HIV/AIDS Drug Development - HIV-1 RT N137/P140 in p51 and P95 in p66 are targets for anti-HIV-1 drug design
HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Phosphoramidate pronucleotide technology enhances abacavir potency
HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - Functional genomic relationships in HIV-1 disease revealed by gene profiling
HIV/AIDS Immunology - HIV-specific IgA can neutralize HIV replication inside cells
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - HIV patients on ART have increased CD8 T cells specific for CMV IE1
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - IFN-gamma-secreting response does not modulate HIV disease progression rate
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Researchers' data advance HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Single intermolecular contact mediates RNA/protein intramolecular stabilization
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Tat-induced P-g in brain microvessels may lead to low HAART efficacy in CNS
HIV/AIDS Prognosis - Females w/ 104-105 baseline VLs have lower risk of HIV progress than men
HIV/AIDS Prognosis - Immunologic factors predict long-term nonprogression in HIV-infected children
HIV/AIDS Prognostic Indicator - CD8+ response to HIV-1 and HIV-2 gag not distinguished by cellular phenotype
HIV/AIDS Prognostic Indicator - CX(3)CR1 polymorphisms predict HIV-1 disease progression in children
HIV/AIDS Prognostic Indicator - HLA-DQB*0402/DRBI*08 alleles risk factors for neurological OI in HIV disease
HIV/AIDS Testing - AIDS organization and diagnostic device company launch campaign against AIDS
HIV/AIDS Therapy - CD4+ decline identified in patients with complete HIV suppression with TDF/ddI
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Stampidine alone or as part of HAART is potent HIV inhibitor
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Quaternary neutralizing epitope on HIV-1 virus particles may be vaccine target
HIV/AIDS Viral Pathogenesis - Episomal viral cDNA evolution is a surrogate of ongoing HIV replication
HIV/AIDS-Related Disease - CMV end-organ disease progresses despite abundant CMV-specific CD8+ cells
HIV/AIDS-Related Lipodystrophy - Ultrasonic tumescent liposuction treats HIV-related cervicodorsal lipodystrophy
Hantavirus - B-cell epitopes recognized by sera from Andes virus-infected persons identified
Head & Neck Cancer - Squamous cell carcinoma treated with radiotherapy alone or combined with surgery
Head and Neck Radiotherapy - Dose enhancement effect of dental implants characterized
Head and Neck Reconstruction - Morbidity associated with free radial forearm flap transfers characterized
Health Promotion - Almonds pack an antioxidant punch
Healthcare Access - Physician group forms partnership with Tufts-New England Medical Center
Heart Failure - Long-term continuous axial flow pump support feasible
Heart Surgery - Risk of intra-aortic balloon pump-related complications dropping
Heart Valve Prosthesis - Regurgitant flow damage to left atrial endothelium possible
Hemodialysis - Causes of dialysate partitioning determined in the Genius batch system
Hemodialysis - Interventional approach increases arteriovenous fistula use
Hemofiltration - Microparticle detector developed for microsphere detox systems
Hepatocellular Cancer - Proton beam therapy treated hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatocellular Cancer - Survival after laparoscopic radiofrequency thermal ablation predicted
Herpesvirus - Gammaherpesvirus 68 ORF27 gene product contributes to intercellular viral spread
Herpesvirus - Stimulation of latently infected B cells triggers gammaHV68 reactivation
Hodgkin Disease - Clinical course of thoracic cancers traced in Hodgkin disease survivors
Hyperparathyroidism - Minimally invasive surgery for treatment of hyperparathyroidism described
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication feasible in infants
Hypothermia - Perioperative hypothermia did not enhance risk of cancer dissemination
Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic supracervical procedure has benefits over total abdominal approach
Imaging - Advanced CT makes for faster, easier, and more accurate diagnoses
Imaging - Alabama medical center installs CT system for cardiac care
Imaging - Article discusses the use of MDCT for assessing coronary artery disease
Imaging - Bio-Imaging Technologies retained for final module of clinical studies
Imaging - CT 40-slice system with 615 pound capacity for bariatric surgery installed
Imaging - CT reveals heart structure in a manner convenient for all radiologists
Imaging - Caffeine interferes with image results for known or suspected cancers
Imaging - Cancer researchers develop high throughput method
Imaging - Desert Radiologists offers new extremity MRI
Imaging - FDG PET scan system developed to enhance diagnostic accuracy of AD
Imaging - Improved resolution will expand CT use for diagnosis of valvular heart disease
Imaging - Mobile PET/CT imaging is good economic strategy
Imaging - PET confirms brain changes in bulimia nervosa patients after CB therapy
Imaging - PET scans predict development of lung disease following trauma
Imaging - Potential of integrated PET/CT for molecular imaging of the heart tested
Imaging - Protein array analysis added to infrared imaging applications by systems company
Imaging - Recent findings illuminate research in imaging
Imaging - Report focuses on refurbished medical imaging equipment
Imaging - Researchers debut new X-ray resources for studying molecules
Imaging - SPECT can evaluate stem cell therapy effectiveness in patients with CHD
Imaging - Sale of imaging device to U.K. Christie Hospital to treat skin cancer announced
Imaging - Tri-modality imaging on live small animals introduced
Information Technology - Amisys Synertech introduces Medicare Part D solution
Information Technology - California medical center resigns contract for Pinpoint Quality solution
Information Technology - CareKey, Subimo offer new consumer decision-support platform for health plans
Information Technology - Chiropractic software solution enhanced
Information Technology - Clinical software and services selected for urinary incontinence study
Information Technology - Company offers service for analyzing radiology costs from claims data
Information Technology - Company uses clinical data management system in pulmonary hypertension trial
Information Technology - FEI Women's Health selects CRM solution
Information Technology - HTP integrates Bloodhound technology into claims automation process
Information Technology - Health Future chooses MedAssets for supply chain and revenue cycle solutions
Information Technology - HealthStream launches Authoring Pro, a content development solution
Information Technology - Hoag Hospital licenses clinical decision support solutions from Zynx Health
Information Technology - Louisiana hospital selects speech recognition system
Information Technology - New system provides streamlined communication between health professionals
Information Technology - New version of SNP selection tool released
Information Technology - On Demand HSA communication materials launched
Information Technology - Online drug testing data management service signs first 3 laboratory partners
Information Technology - Public chromatography applications database updated
Information Technology - Software launched for metabolomics and biomarker profiling research
Information Technology - Software program for health plans, third party administrators initiated
Information Technology - Software released to enhances drug manufacturing performance, productivity
Information Technology - Software to produce, compare, merge biological relationship data released
Information Technology - St. Vincent's selects IT system for computerized physician order entry
Information Technology - Technology company forms Healthcare Broadband Alliance
Information Technology - Technology use tops 100,000 patients worldwide for company
Information Technology - Updated website launched to provide information on medical IT products
Injury Prevention - Orthopedic surgeons group provides tips for trimming lawnmower injuries
Intracranial Aneurysm - Impact of rupture location on memory and executive function determined
Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus - Sexual orientation associated with Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus subtype
Kidney Tumors - Radiofrequency ablation is effective long-term treatment for kidney tumors
Knee Prosthesis - Gait parameters similar for Intelligent and standard prosthesis users
Legal Issues - U.S. Supreme Court decision leaves research tool patents unaffected
Leukemia - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of leukemia
Leukemia - Stem-cell transplantation overcame poor prognosis of unmutated VH gene in CLL
Liver Metastasis - Morphological changes in hepatic vascular endothelium investigated
Lumbar Disc Herniation - Novel surgery effective for patients with long-standing disc degeneration
Lung Cancer - Multimodality therapy suggested for stage III non-small-cell lung cancer
Lymphoma - Efficacy of treatments for MALT lymphoma of the stomach assessed
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Plaque composition is related to presence, extent of ischemic cerebral lesions
Malaria - Atovaquone/proguanil-resistant P. falciparum malaria acquired by traveler
Malaria - Domain II from P. vivax ectoplasmic region plays critical role in invasion
Malignant Lymphoma - Data shows Zevalin effective second-line treatment for large B-cell lymphoma
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome - Surfactant lavage improves efficacy of chest physiotherapy in infants
Medicaid - EDS awarded 7-year, $48 million Massachusetts Medicaid contract
Medical Devices - BREG, Inc., introduces Polar Care 500 Lite
Medical Devices - Biochip market will more than double in growth by 2009
Medical Devices - California hospital system chooses transfusion management system
Medical Devices - Companies sign technology development and preferred provider agreement
Medical Devices - Comprehensive product line for targeted genotyping launched
Medical Devices - Diode-array and multiwavelength detectors for ultrafast HPLC analyses introduced
Medical Devices - First-ever disposable blood pressure monitor unveiled at conference
Medical Devices - Heart device maker meets with U.S. FDA regarding revelation TX PMA
Medical Devices - Implant company receives FDA clearance for STERLING Interference Screw ST
Medical Devices - In Veritas' NIBA Conference Presentation Available on Website
Medical Devices - Medical device company announces grant program, FDA approval of SynergyPlus+
Medical Devices - New Safe Sedate dental nasal mask launched
Medical Devices - New smart thermometer released
Medical Devices - Norwegian cancer center selects radiotherapy technology equipment for upgrade
Medical Devices - Pressure relieving systems company moves to digital pump
Medical Devices - Subsidiary files for key patent for its stem cell delivery device
Medical Devices - U.S. FDA issues letter for percutaneous myocardial channeling trial
Medicare - U.S. government contract awarded to manage Medicare, Medicaid change inquiries
Medullary Cancer - Findings from long-term follow-up of intramedullary spinal cord tumors discussed
Mergers & Acquisitions - Acquisition of RxPertise software by group purchasing organization announced
Mergers & Acquisitions - Cardiology firms report early termination of waiting period for proposed merger
Mergers & Acquisitions - Company executes letter of intent to acquire flexSCAN
Mergers & Acquisitions - Company to acquire McKesson BioServices
Mergers & Acquisitions - Healthcare food services provider acquires Healthcare Service Solutions, Inc.
Mergers & Acquisitions - Healthcare services company agrees to sell BioServices unit to Fisher Scientific
Mergers & Acquisitions - Image processing company to acquire SOHARD AG
Mergers & Acquisitions - Imaging company to acquire Sensant to market ultrasonic transducer technology
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharmaceutical services firm to sell Bridge Medical
Mergers & Acquisitions - Physician business services company completes sale of IntegriMED
Mergers & Acquisitions - Subsidium Health Advisors merges with technology and financial services firm
Merkel Cell Cancer - Merkel cell carcinoma of the skin with leptomeningeal metastases described
Merkel Cell Carcinoma - Adjuvant radiotherapy improved outcome of Merkel cell carcinoma
Metastatic Disease - Androgen deprivation used to treat minimal metastatic disease
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylcoccus Aureus - Types 8 and 80 community-acquired MRSA clones predominate in northern Norway
Monitoring System - Portable urine glucose monitoring system developed
Multiple Sclerosis - Method devised for tract-specific DT-MRI assessment in putative patients
Mycobacterium Bovis - M. bovis BCG cell wall lipids inflammed when inoculated within gel matrix
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - IDI lysis tubes provide best yield of MTB DNA from sputum for testing in RT-PCR
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - MTB chaperonin 60.1 signaling activity resides in the equatorial domain
Myomesin - Myomesin analyzed, identity as elastic molecular spring revealed
Natriuretic Peptide - Atrial natriuretic peptide studied, extrasplenic effects clarified
Nerve Regeneration - Non-FKBP-12 neuroimmunophilin ligands accelerate nerve regeneration
Neural Reconstruction - Biodegradable elastomer developed for neural reconstruction applications
Neural Stem Cell Research - Endogenous neural stem cells may enhance recovery from ischemic brain injury
Neural Stem Cell Transplantation - Neural stem cell transplantation effective for spinal cord injury in primates
Neural Stem Cell Transplantation - Schwann cell cotransplant to injured spine promotes NSC survival/differentiation
Neurology - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of neurology
Neuroscience - Diagnostic utility of vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials reviewed
Neuroscience - Diffusion MRI used to characterize developing primate brain
Neuroscience - Effects of astrocyte-derived ATP on microglia characterized
Neuroscience - Report outlines brain industry's investment opportunities, risks, competition
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Nuclear medicine provides alternatives to traditional chemotherapy treatment
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Treatment may improve efficacy of rituximab in non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Norovirus Outbreaks - Researchers describe findings in norovirus ouTBreaks studies
Obesity - Long-term air pollution exposure+ABO phenotype increase risk of obesity in men
Obesity Surgery - Gastrointestinal management of bariatric surgery patients
Obesity Surgery - Learning curve for laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass described
Obesity Surgery - Studies add new findings to obesity surgery body of knowledge
Obesity Surgery - Surgical treatment of obesity reviewed
Obesity Therapy - Practice guideline on management of obesity in primary care released
Obstetrics - Ultrasound screening evaluated for molar pregnancies in missed miscarriages
Occupational Exposure - Markers of surface contamination for occupational exposure determined
Ophthalmic Contact Dermatitis - Sodium lauryl sulfate can improve patch test sensitivity
Orthopedic Infection - Novel molecular Gram stain may facilitate diagnosis
Orthopedic Surgery - Accuracy of CT-based bone drilling navigation evaluated
Orthopedics - Surveys demonstrate effectiveness of home orthopedics program
Osteoarthritis - Survey uncovers impact of osteoarthritis on sufferers' everyday lives
Osteoporosis - Recent findings in osteoporosis described
Osteoporosis - Study demonstrates increased efficiency of DICOM OsteoGram
Otorhinolaryngology - Oral immunonutrition of ambulatory head and neck cancer patients studied
Ovarian Cancer - CA-125 AUC prognosticated ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - DCS liquid-based system deemed more effective than conventional smears
Ovarian Cancer - FDG PET holds promise for more accurate assessment of response to chemotherapy
Ovarian Health - Stem-like cells contribute to aggressive behavior of epithelial ovarian cancer
Ovarian Tumors - Artificial neural network computer model predicts malignancy
Paclitaxel - Adenocarcinoma of mammary-like glands in the vulva treated by weekly paclitaxel
Pain Management - Phototherapy device company launches new home product
Pain Medicine - CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery treated spinal tumors
Pain Medicine - Metoclopramide improves lidocaine relief of propofol injection pain
Pain Medicine - Novel approach prevents migration of baclofen pump catheter migration
Pain Medicine - One-year outcomes data on plaque excision released at vascular surgery meeting
Pain Medicine - Placebo acupuncture method developed for clinical studies
Pancreatic Cancer - PET compared to CT for diagnosis and staging of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic Cancer - Pylorus-preserving duodenopancreatectomy compared to classical Whipple resection
Patents - Diagnostics firm expands technology foundation in oral fluid diagnostics
Patents - Immunomedics Awarded U.S. and Australian Patents
Patents - Information technology company awarded patent for adjudication technology
Patents - Patent allowed for solution to enhance image quality of MRI
Personnel - Biotech company announces R&D management change
Personnel - Bruce Magath appointed vice president, resource strategy and deployment
Personnel - Component maker announces the departure of CFO
Personnel - Diagnostics company appoints nonexecutive director
Personnel - Information products company appoints vice president, product engineering
Personnel - Information technology company adds member to board
Personnel - J. Gordon Beittenmiller named CEO, director by mechanical systems supplier
Personnel - J. Stark Thompson, PhD, named to board of biological testing services company
Personnel - James Dadura named to board of directors by research and development company
Personnel - Life science company announce personnel changes
Personnel - Medical device company announces relationship with Bill Bradley
Personnel - Medical device company appoints vice president of legal affairs
Personnel - Medical device firm announces key management addition
Personnel - Medical device firm elects Michael R. Minogue chairman of the board
Personnel - Medical image and information management company adds member to board
Personnel - Optics company announces appointment of chief financial officer
Personnel - Parshall, Keith appointed to board of directors at medical device firm
Personnel - Pharma firm hires Nicholas Cappuccino as chief scientific, technical officer
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company names Joao Siffert as VP
Personnel - Phototherapy device company announces senior management appointments
Personnel - Robert F. Gallagher appointed to board of lab consulting, services provider
Personnel - Stephen J. Fanning named to board of autologous cellular therapies company
Pharmacology - Decision support software facilitates digoxin treatment
Philanthropy - Oregon Community Health Information Network awarded grant
Philanthropy - Software donated to Foundation for Neurofeedback and Applied Neuroscience
Pituitary Gland - Difficulties in differentiating between pituitary abscess and apoplexy discussed
Prediabetes - Report asserts that prediabetes is serious and costly
Product Licensing - Genomic and proteomic database analysis software licensed to research institute
Product Licensing - Licensing agreement extended for European marketing rights to infection agent
Professional Education - Medical education center launches osteoporosis education initiative
Prognostics - Prognostic factors and scoring system for skeletal metastasis developed
Prognostics - Prognostic significance of lymphovascular invasion assessed
Prognostics - Thymidylate synthase polymorphisms prognosticated gastric cancer
Prostate Cancer - Active surveillance with selective delayed intervention managed prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Availability of in-house products, services for brachytherapy devices announced
Prostate Cancer - Combined radical prostatectomy and bladder augmentation treated prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Extraprostatic extension near neurovascular bundles predicted by novel algorithm
Prostate Cancer - Prostate stem cell antigen is overexpressed in prostate cancer metastases
Prostate Cancer - Prostate-specific antigen rose after primary prostate cancer therapy
Prostate Cancer - Sigmacon named exclusive U.K. Ablatherm-HIFU distributor
Prostate Disease - Noninvasive prostate disease treatment approved in Canada
Prosthodontics - Laser-welded and cast dowel-keepers characterized
Protein Synthesis - Skeletal muscle analyzed, myofibrillar and collagen protein synthesis clarified
Proteomics - Next level of ClinProt biomarker discovery launched
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei - Peritoneal mucinous diseases reviewed
Quality Assurance - South Carolina benefits company to offer incentives to hospitals and doctors
Rabies - Rabies virus-neutralizing epitope recognized by human monoclonal antibody
Radiation Therapy - Model devised for Varian EDW factors at off-center points
Rectal Cancer - Clinical examination after preoperative chemoradiation found unreliable
Rectal Cancer - Maximum tolerated dose of gemcitabine calculated
Rectal Cancer - Role of radiotherapy in rectal cancer evaluated
Reproductive Medicine - Conservative surgery preserves fertility in women with borderline ovarian tumors
Respiratory Medicine - Eosinophil activity plays role in pathogenesis of nasal polyps
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis - Impact of mitral leaflets on balloon commissurotomy outcome clarified
Root Canal - Conventional and digital radiography of root fillings compared
Rotator Cuff Repair - Inflammatory reaction to pig small intestine graft reported
Rotator Cuff Tear - Efficacy of arthroscopic biceps tenotomy evaluated
SARS Coronavirus - Real-time PCR sensitive/specific/rapid for diagnosis of SARS coronavirus
SARS Coronavirus - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of SARS coronavirus
SARS Coronavirus Diagnosis - IgG ELISA is sensitive/specific for SARS coronavirus serodiagnosis
Simian Immunodeficiency Virus - Interleukin-15 increases CD8+ T cells and NK cells in SIV infection
Sindbis Virus Infection - Clinical and laboratory manifestations described for Sindbis virus infection
Spinal Cord Injury - ESC-derived oligodendrocytes remyelinate/restore locomotion after spine injury
Spinal Tumor - Osteochondroma of the sacrum evaluated
Staphylococcal Infection - Phage-enriched hand washing solution decreases S. aureus 100-fold on skin
Stem Cell Research - 3-D coculture enables stem cell expansion without cytokine addition
Stem Cell Research - Adipose tissue-derived adult SCs share immunosuppressive properties with BM-MSCs
Stem Cell Research - Agreement signed for worldwide distribution of stem cell identification kit
Stem Cell Research - Endogenous Myc controls epidermal cell growth and stem cell amplification
Stem Cell Research - Endothelin receptors B promote melanocyte differentiation
Stem Cell Research - Notch ligand Delta1 density determines B & T cell precursor generation from HSTs
Stem Cell Transplantation - Bone marrow is preferred source of skeletal stem cells for bone reconstruction
Stem Cell Transplantation - Brain parenchymal damage occurs after HSCT for severe sickle cell disease
Stem Cell Transplantation - Early complete donor hematopoietic chimerism indicates risk of extensive GVHD
Stem Cell Transplantation - Findings advance knowledge in stem cell transplantation research
Stem Cell Transplantation - Multiplexed real-time PCR monitors adenovirus DNA load in transplant patients
Stroke - Emergency group urges caution during sweltering summer
Substrate Binding - Glucose dehydrogenase analyzed, glucose binding site revealed
Surgical Technology - Imaging system receives recognition at cardiac surgery conference
Surgical Technology - Orthopedic biomaterial company announces CORTOSS papers published
T-Cell Therapy - Inducible caspase 9 should be a safety feature in human T-cell therapies
Thoracic Aortic Diseases - Medical device company completes enrolment of VALOR trial
Tissue Engineering - Periodontal ligament cell sheet developed for periodontal regeneration
Tissue Engineering - Researchers' work adds to tissue engineering body of knowledge
Transplant Medicine - Study looks at corticosteroid withdrawal in pancreas-kidney transplant patients
Tuberculosis Diagnostics - Peptide/fusion protein assay improves sensitivity of early MTB detection
Type 1 Diabetes - Medical device company reported on value of pediatric insulin pump therapy
Type 1 Diabetes - Phase 2 inhaled insulin study results reported
Type 2 Diabetes - Pilot study results of ruboxistaurin mesylate in type 2 diabetes data reported
Upper Gastrointestinal Disease - Circulating ghrelin levels vary with disease type
Urogynecology - Laparoscopic hysterectomy with vaginal cuff suspension reduces SUI risk
Urogynecology - Laparoscopic technique to repair vesicovaginal fistula described
Vaccine Delivery - Mechanism of cell death induced by cationic dendrimers described
Vaginal Cancer - PET scans are better at tumor and cancerous lymph node detection than CT
Virology - Researchers' data advance virology research
Women's Health - Inside the Calcium Conundrum
Wound Care - Foam adhesive dressing wins award
Wound Healing - Exogenous administration of Substance P enhances wound healing
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