Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 31st, 2005
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Cardiac Pacemakers - Closed loop stimulation pacing effective in young patients
Femoral Shaft Fracture - External support device facilitates closed reduction
Otorhinolaryngology - Alaryngeal speech aid system developed
Peripheral Artery Disease - Distal protection devices improve safety of lower extremity treatment
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction - NOGA useful in assessing post-PCI myocardial recovery
Acetabular Insufficiency - Novel pin placement technique improves hip reconstruction
Acintobacter Baumannii - A. baumannii outbreak caused by bla(OXA-21) determinant
Acute Coronary Syndrome - EARLY ACS trial designed to reinforce benefit of early use of Integrilin
Adenovirus - Adenovirus DNA detected by SYBR Green real-time PCR assay
Advocacy - Lung cancer nonprofit program launches newly redesigned Internet site
Allergy and Immunology - Enrollment initiated for phase 1 trial for inhaled asthma product
Breast Cancer - Research add new data to breast cancer body of knowledge
Anal Cancer - Chemoradiotherapy is feasible in anal carcinomas in HIV-positive patients
Anemia - U.S. FDA approves IV therapy for iron deficiency anemia in pre-dialysis patients
Anesthesia - Intubating laryngeal mask airway effective in morbidly obese patients
Anesthesia - Pre-oxygenation more effective in head-up than supine position in obesity
Aortic Arch Aneurysm - Novel Matsui-Kitamura stent grafting technique shows promise
Aortic Arch Surgery - Near infrared spectroscopy detects flow alterations during ACP with hypothermia
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Researchers' findings advance HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research
Apoptosis - T-lymphocyte apoptosis studied, nature of increase defined
Arterial Bypass Surgery - Surgical management of groin lymphatic complications reviewed
Arthritis - Acupuncture offers short-term benefit for arthritis
Asthma - Pennsylvania launches asthma project for kits
Asthma Therapy - Salmeterol HFA and CFC inhalers have equivalent efficacy
Atherosclerosis - MRI shows statin therapy shrinking plaques
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Studies add new findings to HIV/AIDS pathogenesis body of knowledge
Atrial Fibrillation - Ablation close to the esophagus can lead to heating at the esophageal lumen
Avian Influenza - New avian influenza genotype present during the 2003-04 Asian bird flu outbreaks
Awards - Company wins Paris BioTeam award for its collaboration with Agilent Technologies
Awards - Researcher receives Nikon Fellowship
Awards - Sensation 64 CT system wins gold in 2005 Medical Design of Excellence Award
Bacteriology - Trichomonas vaginalis is detected from previously negative cultures
Imaging - Researchers describe findings in imaging studies
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Registrational program for lonidamine treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Bioartificial Liver - Microfabricated grooved substrate is platform for bioartificial liver reactors
Biochemistry - CE device seperates 6OCOL and N6OCOL diastereoisomers
Biomedical Engineering - Genomics company launched to develop synthetic approaches to biological energy
Biomedical Engineering - R&D collaboration with U of South Australia to focus on biopharmaceuticals
Bladder Cancer - Developer reports on sales of tests to diagnose bladder cancer
Tissue Engineering - Researchers' findings advance tissue engineering research
Blood Banking - Quality issues found in banked umbilical cord blood stem cells for transplant
Blood Safety - New advances in prion removal filter reported
Brain Cancer Therapy - Novel computational method improves tumor segmentation
Breast Cancer - 1H magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging technique for breast cancer improved
Breast Cancer - Abnormal serum levels increase risk of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Clinical significance of transcription factors Snail, Slug, and Twist evaluated
Breast Cancer - Clinicopathologic factors linked to false-negative sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Cancer - New findings in the area of breast cancer described
Breast Cancer - Reovirus may be used as a purging modality for breast cancer during ASCT
Brucellosis - Tc-99m HIG scintigraphy helps diagnose osteoarticular involvement in brucellosis
Business & Finance - Medical device company added to Russell Microcap Index
Business & Finance - New York Global Securities updates research coverage for Chinese biotech company
Business Update - Australian pharmaceutical, healthcare business company updates proposed demerger
Business Update - Beardsworth implements CoSign digital signature solution
Business Update - Biologic implants company announces new direct distribution organization
Business Update - Biomedical R&D hub expansion confirms Singapore's role in scientific community
Business Update - Bioscience and technology companies sign agreement for extraction plates
Business Update - Chinese health authority approves sale of latest line of Powerheart AEDs
Business Update - Company initiates turn-key services for phase I Thorough QT studies
Business Update - Company to launch DispenseQuick division
Business Update - Company to receive $3.5M advance for feminine hygiene ads
Business Update - Definitive proxy statement filed for acquisition of MedQuest
Business Update - Diagnostic equipment company awarded Premier contract for new ultrasound system
Business Update - Due diligence continues; OrthoNetx expands board of directors
Business Update - EMSYS releases its Electronic Chart Maker and Management Software V. 1.0.0
Business Update - Global Med sub signs nationwide contract with Nigeria
Business Update - Henry Bros. inks contract for work at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton
Business Update - Laboratory design and systems company awarded third federal supply contract
Business Update - Laser vision correction company announces opening of new center
Business Update - Medical company enters distribution agreement with imaging company
Business Update - Ophthalmology firm reassesses PureVision lens launch plan
Business Update - Pain management's EDX-Direct Program to be deployed in North Carolina
Business Update - Pharmaceutical company signs agreement to distribute Botox in Hungary and Poland
Business Update - Pharmaceuticals company announces inclusion in Russell Microcap Index
Business Update - Report outlines 3-pronged management structure for pharmaceutical alliances
Business Update - Royalty, support contract with SAM Communications terminated by mutual agreement
Business Update - Technology company purchases land for new headquarters, launches online resource
Business Update - U.S. FDA panel: AbioCor submission did not yet meet HDE standards
Cancer Classification - MicroRNA expression profiles classified human cancers
Cancer Prognosis - Prognostics of cancer of unknown primary reviewed
Cancer Therapy - Long-term benefits of Aldara cream for actinic keratosis reported
Cancer Vaccine - 5-Fluorouracil enhances efficacy of conditionally replicating herpes
Cancer Vaccine - Electroporation is prime/boost strategy for DNA vaccine against cancer
Candida Albicans - N-cadherin mediates endocytosis of Candida albicans by endothelial cells
Cardiac Arrhythmia - Catheter ablation improves QOL of patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Cardiac Arrhythmia - Ventricular therapies, QOL, mortality assessed in ICD patients
Cardiac Myxoma - Caspase-3-dependent apoptosis in cardiac myxoma not associated with HPV or EBV
Cardiac Pacemakers - Exercise has different autonomic effects on sinus and AV node
Cardiac Pacemakers - Learning curve of laser lead extraction elucidated
Cardiac Pacemakers - Techniques for improving outcome of LV lead placement evaluated
Cardiology - Daniel A. Pelak appointed president and CEO
Cardiology - Medical technology company initiates patent foramen ovale closure study
Cardiology - New findings in the area of cardiology described
Cardiology - Progress reported in pig studies of stent coating in preparing for trials
Cardiology - U.S. FDA grants approval to market pacemakers
Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Antioxidant defence during on-pump CABG characterized
Cardiovascular Interventions - Defect closure with Amplatzer septal occluder effective after 5 years
Cardiovascular Interventions - Percutaneous device closure effective for interatrial septal defects
Cardiovascular Surgery - Aortic connector may raise risk of saphenous vein graft occlusion
Cardiovascular Surgery - Research demonstrates potential of TMR Plus gene therapy
Cataract Surgery - Risk factors for postoperative endophthalmitis identified
Cerebral Embolism - Patients with AF and dense SEC at high risk for cerebral embolism
Cervical Cancer - Chemotherapy included in primary treatment of cervical carcinoma
Cervical Cancer - Scientists develop device to detect cervical cancer
Cervical Cancer - Texas to require insurers to cover HPV testing for cervical cancer screening
Chemotherapy - Temozolomide used to treat high-grade gliomas
Chronic Liver Disease - Three dimensional software enriches liver resection and transplantation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Foradil Certihaler approved in Germany
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Novel exercise test system provides continuous dyspnea ratings
Chronic Total Coronary Occlusion - Frontrunner coronary catheter effective for recanalization
Classical Swine Fever - U.S. classical swine fever isolates closely related to South American isolates
Clinical Trials - Agreement signed to deliver cardiac safety services to Japanese trial market
Clinical Trials - Pharmaceutical company announces Precise trial update
Cochlear Implants - Researchers' data advance cochlear implants research
Collaborations - Alliance focuses on metabolome analysis tools to speed disease, drug research
Collaborations - Clinical research software company and Galt Associates partner
Collaborations - Collaborative stem cell partnership announced in New Jersey
Collaborations - Companies sign letter of understanding to develop in-ear audio technology
Collaborations - Deal signed to develop software products with Lucidyx
Collaborations - Edgewater Technology partners with Everypath
Collaborations - Exclusive U.S. agreement made with Polyganics
Collaborations - Joint venture Celltrion to manufacture product for Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Collaborations - Management tools company and Payerpath announce partnership
Collaborations - Partnership to develop, manufacture heart valves
Colonoscopy - Automated measurement of colonic polyps compared with manual technique
Colorectal Cancer - Benchmarks developed for sigmoidoscopy in early detection of cancer
Colorectal Cancer - Risk and prognosis of curative resection of T1 colorectal carcinoma evaluated
Contraception - Individual needs dictate choice of contraceptives during perimenopause
Cornea Transplantation - Anti-oxidative vitamins may protect corneal grafts
Coronary Artery Bypass - Cardiopulmonary bypass linked to post-CABG aspirin resistance
Coronary Artery Bypass - Perioperative RBC transfusion linked to heightened mortality risk
Coronary Heart Disease - High-density lipoproteins subclasses associated with heart disease
Corynebacterium Glutamicum - Ethambutol elicits L-glutamate efflux of Corynebacterium glutamicum
Critical Care Medicine - Brief nasal CPAP doesn't prevent reventilation in preterm infants
Crohn Disease - Metallic enteral stenting of ileal stricture feasible
Cryopreservation - Cryopreservation protocol developed to store 3-D bioartificial liver device
Cystic Fibrosis - Impact of body composition on lung function characterized in children
Cytotoxicity Determination - Cytotoxicity determined without photochemical artifacts
Dacryocystorhinostomy - Octyl-2-cyanoacrylate Tissue Adhesive
Defibrillation Therapy - Medical adhesive and/or ePTFE improve lead extraction
Dendritic Cell Vaccine - Elutriation of monocytes for dendritic cell generation reported
Dengue Virus - Lineage extinction/replacement in dengue 1 populations due to stochastic events
Dental Health - Tesia-PCI contracts to deliver 1,500 terminals to existing clientele
Depression Therapy - Optimal stimulus location and frequency for repetitive TMS determined
Dermatology - Dermatologic surgery discussed
Dermatology - Technology licensed to Avon for anti-aging skin care product
DiGeorge Syndrome - Characteristic gene expression determined via microarray analysis
Diabetes Complications - Diabetes center announces new vision network affiliation program
Diabetes Control - U.S. pivotal phase 3 study of inhaled insulin for diabetes 1 and 2 initiated
Diagnostics - Accuracy of techniques for image-guided stereotactic brain biopsy compared
Diagnostics - Bioinformatic screen for novel adenosine-inosine RNA editing sites developed
Diagnostics - Company announces biomarker research collaboration with Bayer
Diagnostics - Company receives FDA approval for c-Kit pharmDx
Diagnostics - Genetics-focused company contracts with cancer center to develop diagnostic test
Diagnostics - LDX System receives CRMLN certification
Diagnostics - Maker of diagnostic ultrasoound imaging systems launches new research unit
Diagnostics - Medical instruments developer to initiate trials of diagnostic device
Diagnostics - New findings in the area of diagnostics described
Diagnostics - Novel approach to detect cancer measures fragments of host response proteins
Diagnostics - Report: Functional MRI enables noninvasive evaluation of epilepsy patients
Diagnostics - Study shows Coronary Calcium Score most accurate test for heart attack risk
Disease Associations - Triple-A syndrome analyzed, novel splice variant of human AAAS characterized
Drug Delivery - Development of Intraject sumatriptan advances with new trial data
Drug Delivery - European filing for aerosol inhaler version of AstraZeneca's Pulmicort announced
Drug Delivery - First patient receives TRT with Benephit Delta Infusion System
Drug Development - Pharmaceutical company implements system into ion channel drug discovery program
Drug Development - Subsidiary Xtal BioStructures formed to offer structural biology services
Drug Testing - Standardized Field Sobriety Tests detect marijuana intoxication
Echocardiography - Researchers' findings advance echocardiography research
Electronic Medical Records - California healthcare system selects electronic health record software system
Electronic Medical Records - Clinical document architecture can improve cross-institutional data flow
Electronic Medical Records - Pinehurst Surgical to implement EMR solution
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Embryonic SCs give rise to mature gonadotrope-like cells in embryoid bodies
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Embryonic stem cell line expressing EGFP established
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - TGF-beta 2 enhances cardiac myocyte differentiation from embryonic stem cells
Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli - EC O157 acquired through indirect contact with farm environment
Epicondylitis - Low dose shock wave therapy without local anesthesia is safe
Escherichia Coli - E. coli pyruvate dehydrogenase studied, role of Glu domain revealed
Essential Tremor Therapy - Harmaline tremor animal model shows promise as preclinical drug screen
Fibromatosis - Calcified fibromatosis detected in neck of 4-year-old girl
Finance - American Stock Exchange lists stock of medical device firm
Finance - Company completes $3.2 million private placement of series A preferred stock
Finance - Company focused on digestive disorders completes $10 million series B financing
Finance - Company focused on morbid obesity management reports plan for private placement
Finance - Company to auto-convert $18.75 million of senior secured notes to reduce debt
Finance - Diagnostics company reports new option grants
Finance - Equity firm invests in Tandem Labs; positions company for rapid growth
Finance - Estonia state medicine agency reports total medicinal products sales for Q1 2005
Finance - Genetic testing-focused company receives $3.8 million from exercise of warrants
Finance - Healthcare equipment company added to Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes
Finance - Information management company reports second quarter results
Finance - Life sciences company completes restatement; files reports with U.S. SEC
Finance - Medical device company announces Frezer distribution complete
Finance - Medical device company reports cash dividend of $0.25 per share
Finance - Medical device firm amends SEC Form 10-KSB/A to report correction
Finance - Medical imaging company reports record performance, expands management team
Finance - Ophthalmology company provides $1M grant for blindness prevention
Finance - Pharmaceutical company completes $5.9 million stock offering
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm begins trading on OTC Pink Sheets
Finance - Provider of American products to China reports $100M in revenue
Finance - Supplier to British healthcare industry reports improved Q1 operating results
Finance - VNS company reports net loss of $12.2 million for fiscal year
Finance - immunotherapy-focused company announces extension of warrants
Fitness & Wellness - Continuing Fitness launches line of equipment designed for mature adults
Ganglioglioma - Aberrant TP53 protein accumulated in neuronal component of ganglioglioma
Gastric Cancer - Gastric cancer management strategies recommended
Gastric Cancer - Postoperative detection of gastric cancer cells related to risk of recurrence
Genetic Testing - Genetic testing-focused company to supply LabCorp with diagnostic products
Genetics & Genomics - Genetics-focused companies develop mini-lab cartridge to analyze DNA and RNA
Genetics & Genomics - Novel assay enables in vivo study of homologous recombination
Geriatrics - Perioperative complications in elderly women linked to cardiovascular disease
Gliomas - CED drug delivery technique reviewed
Gonorrhea - Prolyliminopeptidase-negative N. gonorrhoeae strain circulating in Denmark
HIV/AIDS Coinfection - Pneumocystis jirovecii genotypes vary in HIV-infected patients in Thailand
HIV/AIDS Coinfection - GB virus C prevalence lower in HIV-infected children than in coinfected adults
HIV/AIDS Drug Use - Cocaine upregulates DC-SIGN expression on dendritic cells in HIV infection
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Codon volatility does not reflect selective pressure on HIV-1 genome
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Findings advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Functional genomic relationships HIV-1 disease revealed
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - PAR-2 induction by neuroinflammation prevents neural death during HIV infection
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - RNA helicase DDX1 involved in restricted HIV-1 Rev function in astrocytes
HIV/AIDS Pneumococcal Vaccine - HIV-infected children have poorer qualitative antibody responses to PnCV
HIV/AIDS Testing - Medical company participates in National AIDS Day, sells HIV kits to China
HIV/AIDS Transmission - DC-SIGNR is a cofactor in sexual HIV-1 transmission
HIV/AIDS Viremia - Low-level viremia not uncommon during very early period of primary HIV infection
HIV/AIDS-Related Infection - HLA-DQB*0402/DRBI*08 risk factor for developing AIDS-toxoplasmic encephalitis
HIV/AIDS-Related Lipoatrophy - Resistin levels decrease after rosiglitazone in HIV patients with lipoatrophy
HIV/Tuberculosis Coinfection - T cell decrease in HIV/TB coinfection leads to marked cytokine reduction
Head Trauma - Guidelines for repeat CT scans clarified
Head Trauma Surgery - Anesthetic management of acute intracranial hypertension reviewed
Head and Neck Cancer - Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the face managed surgically
Healthcare Access - $60 million orthopedic outpatient facility opens in Bloomington, Minnesota
Healthcare Access - Acute care management company contracts to provide hospitalist services
Healthcare Access - Hospital system renews central region managed care, Medicare, Medicaid agreement
Healthcare Access - Texas-based Parkland Health & Hospital System purchases hematology system
Healthcare Coverage - Dental-, eye-care companies enter into strategic joint marketing agreement
Healthcare Coverage - Smart card alliance forms council to address card use in health Industries
Heart Failure - Heart failure patients sought for study evaluating implantable pulse generator
Heart Transplantation - Renal function, compliance are long-term complicating factors in children
Heart Transplantation - Risk factors for severe post-transplant right heart failure identified
Hematology - Japanese laboratory testing company selects new hematology testing system
Hematopoiesis - Podocalyxin is CD34-related marker of HSCs and embryonic erythroid cells
Hematopoiesis - Researchers describe findings in hematopoiesis studies
Hemodialysis - Replacement of epoetin alfa with darbepoetin alfa safe, cost-effective
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Interventional radiology resolves case caused by portosystemic venous shunt
Hepatic Hydatidosis - Dual albendazole treatment effective for surgical patients
Hepatocellular Cancer - Utility of hepatocellular carcinoma screening reviewed
Hip Replacement - Cemented hemiarthroplasty lowers risk of periprosthetic fracture
Hip Replacement - Dynamic compression plate fixation suitable for fractures near prosthesis tip
Hip Replacement - Novel CT method used to examine acetabular cup bone support
Hodgkin Disease - SHIELD program officially launched
Hodgkin Disease - The value of CT and MR imaging in Hodgkin disease weighed
Hodgkin Lymphoma - Current treatment strategies of the German Hodgkin Study Group (GHSG) revealed
Hodgkin Lymphoma - Novel chemotherapies for Hodgkin lymphoma being investigated
Human Papillomavirus - HPV 63 targets keratinocytes in or around eccrine ducts in plantar skin
Human Papillomavirus - HPV DNA methylation helps diagnose emergence of a population of tumor cells
Huntington's Disease - Pallidal deep brain stimulation improves oculomotor performance
Hypertension - Pharma company receives nonapprovable letter from U.S. FDA for PW2101
Imaging - Beth Israel Deaconess selects iCAD for advanced breast cancer detection
Imaging - Companies form partnership to resell imaging visualization and analysis software
Imaging - European CHMP recommends granting marketing authorization for Vasovist
Imaging - Lower-priced multi-functional cardiac ultrasound system introduced
Imaging - Marketing authorization recommended for contrast agent, Vasovist
Imaging - Massachusetts hospital selects upgraded, dedicated breast MRI system
Imaging - North Shore University Hospital installs CT imaging system
Imaging - Radiology service to provide subsecond 64-slice CT scanner
Imaging - Reports add new data to imaging research
Imaging - T2-weighted CMR with gadolinium enhancement is useful in myocarditis patients
Imaging - Zone plate lenses capable of better than 15-nanometer resolution
Information Technology - Baylor Health Care System selects software for patient records initiative
Information Technology - Cerner and SenSage deliver solution for patient privacy and data auditability
Information Technology - Communications company selected by Oklahoma City-County Health Department
Information Technology - Companies to integrate discovery informatics software with data workflow tools
Information Technology - Company launches single data management system
Information Technology - Company ready to release electronic publishing software for biotech companies
Information Technology - Custom call center installed for National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Information Technology - Diagnostic testing company physician portal is a preferred e-health tool
Information Technology - Discovery selects Top Image Systems to streamline medical claims
Information Technology - FMG enhances Portico product
Information Technology - Gentiva Health Services launches online health education center
Information Technology - HCA awards Omnicell national supply chain management contract
Information Technology - Handheld inventory management system launched
Information Technology - Hospital implements speech recognition solution in emergency department
Information Technology - Hospital in Belgium installs imaging technology
Information Technology - Infection-tracking software used in Alabama Hospital Quality Initiative analysis
Information Technology - Information technology company integrates diagnosis reminder system
Information Technology - Internet application developer selected by PRA International
Information Technology - Le Centre Hospitalier Hotel Dieu du Creusot deploys remote access solution
Information Technology - New Jersey hospital implements kiosk for patient registration
Information Technology - New endoscopy center selects gastroenterology documentation, coding software
Information Technology - New version of software tool simplifies selection of SNP assays
Information Technology - Oregon hospital selects pharmacy robotic technology
Information Technology - Partnership allows healthcare co. to process transactions more efficiently
Information Technology - Philadelphia Hospital implements medication management product
Information Technology - Preconfigured compliance solution for entry level pharma firms introduced
Information Technology - Secure network accelerates clinical integration to enhance patient care
Information Technology - Software company launches clinical study using paper, electronic data capture
Information Technology - Technology company unveils unified platform for clinical data management
Information Technology - Technology solution fully deployed at Partners HealthCare
Information Technology - U.S. FDA licenses analysis software for review of pharmacogenomics submissions
Information Technology - Vanderbilt Medical Center licenses clinical decision support systems
Information Technology - Vanderbilt University Medical Center selects surgical instrument tracking system
Interventional Cardiology - Canadian researchers call for more angiograms
Intracranial Cancer - Choices of surgical approaches for septum pellucidum tumors compared
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy - Insertion of intraperitoneal port for chemotherapy detailed
Ischemic Heart Disease - Imaging study reveals characteristics of ischemic human myocardium
Islet Transplantation - New research in the area of islet transplantation detailed
Kidney Transplantation - Impact of gastric acid suppressants on tacrolimus bioavailability determined
Knee Dislocation - Long-term outcome of treatment options for athletes compared
Knee Replacement - Novel scoring system improves reproducibility of radiographic assessment
Knee Replacement - Self-assessed health measure can predict outcome
Laparoscopic Surgery - Utility of post-discharge thromboprophylaxis evaluated
Laparoscopy - Indications and benefits of diagnostic laparoscopy discussed
Left Ventricular Function - Cardiac MDCT compared with angiocardiography
Legal Issues - Patent dispute on dual ply sterilization wrap resolved
Leukemia - Findings in leukemia provide new insights
Liver Cancer - MRI better than FDG PET at detecting liver tumors
Liver Cancer - Prognosis of liver transplantation estimated
Liver Transplantation - Optimal method of "piggyback" venous outflow reconstruction identified
Lung Cancer - Chemotherapy induced expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in lung cancer
Lung Cancer - Node dissection by video-assisted thoracic surgery assessed
Lung Cancer - Sensor array analyses of exhaled breath detected lung cancer
Lymphoma Diagnostics - Image-guided cutting-edge-needle biopsy diagnosed lymphoma
Market Analysis - Biotech companies focusing increasingly on in-licensing
Market Analysis - Biotech companies have to insure against failures in R&D
Market Analysis - Boston, San Francisco, Philadelphia are top life sciences clusters
Marketing - IT-generated data show 87% of physicians influenced by thought leaders
Marketing - New Jerseay biotechnoloogy company selects advertising agency
Marketing - Philippine export deal with Pascual Labs to sell cholesterol product signed
Medical Devices - Aortic mini-root-containing valves studied, endothelial seeding described
Medical Devices - Company announces ISO 13485:2003 certification
Medical Devices - Data on dental implant surface technology presented at implantology meeting
Medical Devices - Portable daily hemodialysis device receives U.S. FDA clearance
Medical Devices - Prosthetic arm with thought-controlled movement introduced by rehab developer
Medical Errors - Machine dispenses peace of mind in a flash of light
Medicare - Healthcare system announces favorable hospital Medicare settlement
Melanoma - Different manifestations of malignant melanoma in the breast reported
Melioidosis - Real-time PCR assay enables rapid, accurate diagnosis
Mental Illness - End-of-life treatment preferences of persons with mental illness discussed
Mental Illness - Measure of subjective satisfaction with life validated
Mergers & Acquisitions - American HealthChoice ends negotiations to acquire imaging company
Mergers & Acquisitions - American Medical Alert acquires Long Island Message Center
Mergers & Acquisitions - Cerner to acquire diagnostic firm
Mergers & Acquisitions - Contract research organization acquires SKM Oncology
Mergers & Acquisitions - Delphi Medical Systems acquires Caretools
Mergers & Acquisitions - Diagnostic testing provider continues negotiations with investment company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical device company signs preliminary letter for potential merger
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical device technology company receives equity of developmental company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical technology company completes acquisition of Pulmonetic Systems, Inc.
Mergers & Acquisitions - SpectraBrace, an orthopedics distributor, is acquired
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Screening program helps prevent hospital-acquired MRSA infections
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Sequence types 8 and 80 predominate community-acquired MRSA in Norway
Middle Ear Disease - Prevalence in infants failing hearing screens determined
Mitral Valve Replacement - Postoperative free-floating left atrial ball thrombus reported
Multipotent Stem Cells - Multipotent stem cells isolated from adult olfactory mucosa
Mycobacterium Avium - M. avium isolation method from milk tank improved
Mycobacterium Avium - Real-time PCR detects M. avium subsp paratuberculosis in water & milk
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - M. tuberculosis PDT is monofunctional and nonfusion protein
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains possess functional cellulases
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - ESAT-6 may contribute to macrophage activation in tuberculosis
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - ESAT-6/CFP-10 fusion protein and peptides used for optimal MTB diagnosis
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - GTP-binding/synergy loop domain mutations of MTB ftsZ compromise its function
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - IdeR binding sites in sequences of all M. tuberculosis ORFs identified
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Monoacylated MDP confers TLR2/TLR4 activation on dendritic cells
Nanotechnology - Nanotechnology company announces new nanomaterial availability
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma - Epstein-Barr virus serology aided diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Nasopharynx Cancer - Adnexal carcinoma found in auditory canal 15 years after radiotherapy
Neural Stem Cell Research - Enriched environment increases neurogenesis in subventricular zone after stroke
Neural Stem Cell Transplantation - Lineage-restricted neural SCs differentiate after transplant to injured spine
Neuroimaging - [11C]-Mecamylamine not suitable for PET study of nAChRs
Neurology - Research in neurology provides new insights
Neuroscience - Kinetics of serotonin clearance characterized
Neuroscience - Recent studies add new data to neuroscience research
Neuroscience - Response of STN neurons to eye movements characterized
Neuroscience - Study confirms value of childhood epilepsy test
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Non-Hodgkin lymphomas of the oral cavity characterized by WHO classification
Nonacute Coronary Artery Disease - Meta-analysis finds no benefit in PCI versus conservative therapy
Nosocomial Infections - Preoperative skin prep antiseptic now available in tint
Obesity Surgery - Adverse patient safety events in bariatric surgery analyzed
Obesity Surgery - Managing bariatric patients in a children's hospital examined
Obstetrics - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of obstetrics
Olfactory Neuroblastoma - Endoscopic-assisted cranionasal resection of olfactory neuroblastoma assessed
Ophthalmic Surgery - Autologous pericranium useful for covering exposed orbital implants
Ophthalmology - Prescription lens treatment becomes more popular
Ophthalmology - Website helps consumers understand cataracts, treatment options
Opthalmology - Opthalmology company receives CE Mark approval for laser vision treatment
Oral Reconstruction - Clinical outcome of reconstruction of oral cavity reviewed
Orbital Surgery - Procedures for reconstructive and function-preserving orbital surgery discussed
Orthodontic Appliances - Effect of archwire ligation technique on microbial flora determined
Orthodontics - Invisalign system provides aesthetic treatment option
Orthodontics - Long-term effects of rapid maxillary expansion on dental arch determined
Orthopedics - Research company receives CE Mark approval for bone repair product
Osteoporosis - Exercise program and special weighted back support improves balance in elderly
Otorhinolaryngology - F-18-FDG-PET-CT fusion helped plan radiotherapy treatment
Oxygen Saturation - Cerebral TOI may not be reliable in detecting low SjO2 in children
Pain Management - Inflammatory mediators in temporomandibular joint synovial fluid examined
Pain Management - U.S. FDA approves low-level laser for wide-use pain relief
Parkinson Disease - "Fast tapping" test not suitable for clinical assessment
Patents - Catheter, medical tubing securement development company announces 7 new patents
Patents - Nanotechnology company receives patent for nanostructured detection platform
Patents - Patent application filed on transrenal DNA technology for infectious diseases
Patents - U.S. patent granted on electronic patient-reported outcomes research software
Patient Safety - Hemashield Vantage peripheral vascular grafts recalled
Patients - Japanese patent approved for method for inducing osteoblast differentiation
Pediatric Allergy Medicine - Impact of facemask design on spacer drug delivery determined
Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - Fixing straps of nasal CPAP system can cause severe ear trauma
Peptides - Apolipoprotein-amyloid beta peptide link studied, energy transfer analyzed
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - Plasma PAI-1 levels may identify patients with late restenosis risk
Personnel - Biomedical device firm appoints new members to its scientific advisory board
Personnel - Biotech group appoints chair of its new industrial, environmental section
Personnel - Breast cancer diagnostics company appoints vice president of sales
Personnel - Clare Thompson named European operations managing director by tech company
Personnel - Clinical trial data management company names board members
Personnel - Diagnostic imaging company names Robb Young senior manager, cardiology CT
Personnel - Dr. Abraham Sartani appointed to pharma's board
Personnel - Drug development company names executive director
Personnel - Jack Price appointed to board by manufacturer of cranial ultrasound devices
Personnel - Karmeen Kulkarni elected president of healthcare, education by diabetes group
Personnel - Kelly W. Elliott, RN, named VP of clinical affairs by medical devices company
Personnel - Medical services company names vice president and general manager
Personnel - Molecular diagnostic technology company announces new leadership team
Personnel - Paul Lopez named president of company's ophthalmology business unit
Personnel - Pharma company announces key appointments
Personnel - Timothy M. Mayleben elected to bioscience company board of directors
Pharmaceutical Research - Survey examines consumer use of online resources
Plague - Functions of differentially expressed proteins ID'd for Yersinia species
Platelets - Glycoproteins and von Willebrand factor studied, bond kinetics clarified
Polyuria - Age and race appear to be factors in prevalence of polyuria
Prions - Antiprion drugs assessed, use of high-throughput screening described
Product Licensing - Company obtains license from Valentis for novel drug formulation technology
Product Recall - Vail Products issues nationwide recall of enclosed bed systems
Professional Education - Medical training facility opens in Columbus, Ohio
Prostate Cancer - Age at diagnosis decreased over successive generations in PaC families
Pulmonary Medicine - Researchers use MRI to characterize proximal pulmonary artery blood flow
Quality Assurance - DNA testing lab gets ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation
RNA Research - Preliminary microRNA expression in mouse stem cells presented at conference
Radiotherapy - Radiation-induced apoptosis preceded the delayed apoptosis of CGL1 hybrid cells
Recombinant Technology - Bacteria manufacture protein suitable for medical adhesive use
Rectal Cancer Therapy - Sacral neuromodulation effective for post-resection incontinence
Renal Transplantation - Cytokine polymorphisms did not influence rejection in renal transplantation
Respiratory Research - Novel wireless pulse oximeter developed
Restenosis - Recent findings in restenosis provide new insights
Rheumatoid Arthritis - B cells play a key role in RA pathogenesis, merit further investigation
SARS Coronavirus - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of SARS coronavirus
Saphenous Vein Grafts - Clinical outcomes after sirolimus-eluting stent implantation are good
Schizophrenia Therapy - Clinicians overestimate antipsychotic treatment adherence
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Company opens new Center for Collaborative Reproduction
Sexual & Reproductive Health - IUD maker: Survey says IUD users worry less about pregnancy, enjoy sex more
Sexual & Reproductive Medicine - In vitro organotypic model of human endometrium developed
Sexual & Reproductive Medicine - Varicocelectomy improves sperm DNA integrity
Skin Cancer - Bowen disease treated with Mohs micrographic surgery
Sports Medicine - Impact of external ankle supports on performance clarified
Sports Medicine - Infrapatellar plica may play role in refractory anterior knee pain
Stem Cell Policy - Diabetes group urges Senate action on stem cell research legislation
Stem Cell Research - Australian officials launch new human embryonic stem cell line, drives network
Stem Cell Research - BRCA2 deficiency in small intestine leads to spontaneous stem cell deletion
Stem Cell Research - Company provides update on hESC at stem-cell meeting
Stem Cell Research - EDNRB or KIT signaling needed for maintenance/survival of melanocyte precursors
Stem Cell Research - GCSF & GMCSF have differential effects on neutrophil survival and function
Stem Cell Research - Long-term survival of blood stem cells reported in cloning and stem cells
Stem Cell Research - Molecular markers distinguish bone marrow mesenchymal SCs from fibroblasts
Stem Cell Research - Neural stem cells isolated from postnatal cerebellum
Stem Cell Research - Neurturin augments non-neuronal cell numbers via increased cell proliferation
Stem Cell Research - Study finds adult stem cells show same ability to self-renew as embryonic
Stem Cell Research - Zac1 expressed in stem cells of neuroectoderm and mesoderm during embryogenesis
Stem Cell Transplantation - Cultured BM cells can act as substitute for autograft or BMP in spine fusion
Stem Cell Transplantation - IL-6/TNF-alpha polymorphisms identifies risk of unsuccessful limbic SC graft
Streptococcus Pyogenes - Different strains may circulate simultaneously during S. pyogenes outbreak
Stroke - MIT develops "Anklebot" for stroke patients
Subglottic Hemangioma Therapy - CO2 laser resection provides optimal outcome
Surgical Technology - Clearance received for hemispherical polyaxial screw for spine surgery
Surgical Technology - Ophthalmic products ships its newly redesigned Three-Piece Collamer lens
Surgical Technology - Paper analyzes effects of modernizing care for patients undergoing major surgery
Surgical Technology - Post-surgical adhesions therapy data presented at conference
Surgical Technology - Selective heating of fibrous septae key to face surgery success, study indicates
Surgical Technology - Tissue repair technology company launch of TruGraft BGS Syringe
Surgical Technology - Trend toward insured laser eye surgery reported by independent review group
Telemedicine - New Royal Ottawa Hospital to showcase wireless telemedicine
Thymic Cancers - Results of multimodality treatments revealed
Thyoma Therapy - Adjuvant radiation may not be needed after stage III tumor resection
Thyroid Cancer - Controversies over the management of thyroid cancer raised
Tissue Engineering - Researchers' data advance tissue engineering research
Tissue Engineering - Respiratory epithelial cells may be used for tracheal tissue engineering
Tissue Engineering - Rotary culture enhances preosteoblast aggregation and mineralization
Tissue Engineering - Tissue-engineered artificial bile duct resembles native bile duct
Tissue Engineering - Umbilical vein scaffold developed for cardiovascular tissue engineering
Transplant Medicine - Enrollment in trial of new fibrin sealant system for liver transplant complete
Transplantation Medicine - PaO2 <250mmHg is not a definite contraindication for lung transplantation
Tuberculosis - Antimycobacterial therapy associated with shift toward predominant Th1 phenotype
Tuberculosis - Biochemical changes associated with antituberculosis drugs
Tuberculosis - Tuberculosis diagnosis confirmed by PCR in prehistoric skeleton in Britain
U.S. Food and Drug Administration - U.S. FDA grants 510(k) clearance for non-invasive patient monitors
Umbilical Cord Blood Banking - Red blood cell depletion systems compared for cell recovery and RBC reduction
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Faecium - Esp gene detected in all vancomycin-resistant E. faecium strains in Korea
Yersinia Pestis - pgm locus plays role in Yersinia pestis adaptation to its environment
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