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The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) supporting research and providing education, advocacy and support for myeloma patients, families, researchers and physicians today said findings to be presented at the global hematology conference show that even without a cure, .....Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Coriell Institute for Medical Research, a not-for-profit biomedical research institution and one of the worlds leading Biobanks, today officially launched the Delaware Valley Personalized Medicine Project (DVPMP) at a Congressional briefing hosted by Rep..Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600
SMITHS Medical, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announces that it has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new safety needle designed to protect clinicians from needlestick injuries and minimize discomfort for patients....Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Applied Biosystems (NYSE:ABI), an Applera Corporation business, today announced the availability of a new line of synthetic short interfering ribonucleic acids (siRNA). Silencer® Select siRNAs expand the companys portfolio of siRNA products and when compared to other leading commercial siRNAs, deliver the most consistent gene silencing and highest quality.......Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT) today announced the appointment of Paul Lambdin as president of Health Net of the Northeast. Lambdin, 46, currently serves as Health Net of the Northeasts chief commercial and Medicaid Officer, and assumes the role of president from Steven H. Nelson, who has served as president since January 2005. Nelson has decided to leave Health Net, effective November 30, 2007, and will join UnitedHealth Group........Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Cook Medical today announced that its Aortic Intervention strategic business unit has captured more than 40 percent of the world market share, a leading global position in the endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) market.....Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600
RedBrick Health today announced that it has been selected by Ridgeview Medical Center to deliver a fully integrated set of advocacy services, health resources, and financial incentives. RedBrick Health will support and motivate Ridgeviews 1, 200 employees as they take ownership of their personal health. The partnership helps to fulfill Ridgeviews goal to have the healthiest employees in Minnesota.Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (OTCBB:ACTC) and the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Science University initiated a significant collaboration over a year ago that has culminated in a robust study of dosage and efficacy of the GMP-compliant RPE cells.....Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced that the UC Davis Medical Group will become a participating provider in Aetnas Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) network in the Central Valley effective Nov. 1, 2007. Aetna members in its HMO, Aetna Open Access® and Quality Point of Service® (QPOS®) plans will be able to select a primary care physician (PCP) affiliated with the UC Davis Medical Group, and will be able to access services at UC Davis Medical Center.........Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
SynQor continues its successful diversification into new markets with the introduction of its first AC/DC product designed specifically for Medical Applications. The ACuQor(r) range of Power Supplies pack 400W of useable power into just 3" x 5" x 1.44", which is believed to be the World's smallest footprint for the power level.Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
NanoViricides, Inc. (OTC BB: NNVC.OB) (the "Company"), announced today that they have executed a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) with the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). This joint R&D effort will enable USAMRIID scientists to test the efficacy of several NanoViricides, Inc. anti-viral nanomedicines against deadly hemorrhagic fever viruses at the Ft. Detrick, Maryland BSL4 facilities....Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Calypso Medical and IMPAC Medical Systems, an Elekta company, have identified product collaboration projects which will further enable integration of oncology management systems with the Calypso® 4D Localization System. Designed to provide an objective and continuous method to setup patients for radiation treatment, the Calypso System monitors the patient during treatment without adding ionizing radiation.Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
"Most patients tolerate their anesthetic experience despite the care they receive rather than because of it, " claims Dr. Barry Friedberg, holder of the trademark "minimally invasive anesthesia (MIA)®." Anesthesiologists (and nurse anesthetists) have traditionally been taught to medicate patients on a per-kilogram of body weight to begin the patient's anesthesia..Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Accelr8 Technology Corporation (AMEX:AXK) announced today that it received notice of allowance on the first patent related to its BACcel® rapid diagnostic platform. The methods enable the BACcel system to quickly identify major multiple drug resistant (MDR) bacteria and their resistance mechanisms.Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Guardian Technologies International, Inc. (OTCBB:GDTI), innovators of groundbreaking medical imaging and threat detection technology with critical and immediate applications for the healthcare and homeland security markets, has announced that contract negotiations have commenced on a strategic partnership with a respected and internationally.....Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
During the BCEIA 2007 conference, Bruker BioSciences Corp. and the Bruker BioSpin group of companies today announced the official opening of their new Beijing modern applications, demonstration and customer training laboratory, showcasing a wide selection of novel life science and materials research, as well as industrial analysis systems.......Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Telemedicus, Inc. (OTC:TMDI) announced new plans for a particular configuration of the DREAMS technology that can be easily installed in remote medical clinics or dislocated fixed facilities and rural emergency care clinics......Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Burnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham) has appointed Cyril Doucet as Vice President, Operations and Administration for Burnham at Lake Nona in Orlando, Florida. In that capacity he will be responsible for management of Burnhams growing operations in Orlando as the institute prepares to move from their temporary facilities to their permanent Florida campus at Lake Nona in 2009...Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Aetna (NYSE:AET) today announced its support of the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC), including partnering with leading medical organizations to implement pilots of a primary-care-based health care model........Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
The refinement of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology and ongoing installations of picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) are having a profound impact on the North American medical display monitors markets. While LCD refinement has resulted in the current state of price declines, PACS implementations continue to fuel strong unit growth in the market......