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RXi Pharmaceuticals lands SBIR grant
July 13, 2010 5:42 am | by Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology | CommentsWorcester-based RNAi-focused therapeutics firm RXi Pharmaceuticals Corp. has won an Advanced Technology Small Business Innovation Research grant in the amount of $300,000 per year for two years.
Federal Register: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Testing Communications on Medical Devices and Radiation-Emitting Products
July 13, 2010 5:41 am | by U.S. Food & Drug Administration | CommentsThe FDA is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency.
A Turning Point for Genetic Testing
July 13, 2010 5:36 am | by Massachusetts Institute of Technology | CommentsThe FDA plans to overhaul its regulation of the increasingly common diagnostic tests.
Federal Register: Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests; Public Meeting; Change of Meeting Location
July 13, 2010 5:32 am | by U.S. Food & Drug Administration | CommentsThe public meeting will be held at The Marriott Inn & Conference Center, University of Maryland University College, 3501 University Blvd. E, Hyattsville, MD 20783.
Ala. bank told to hand over pastor's records
July 13, 2010 3:45 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsFirst Financial Bank of Bessemer has been ordered to hand over financial records about pastor J. Scott Moore, who is suspected by HealthSouth Corp. of hiding money for Richard Scrushy, the company's former CEO.The Jefferson County Circuit Court late last week authorized subpoenas ordering the...
Computerized monitoring systems enable hospitals to more aggressively combat infections
July 12, 2010 11:39 am | by EurekAlert | Comments(Association for Professionals in Infection Control) Hospitals that adopt advanced computer technology to identify health care-associated infections are more likely to have implemented best practices to prevent such infections, according to research presented today at the 37th...
Springer launches Drug Delivery and Translational Research
July 12, 2010 11:39 am | by EurekAlert | Comments(Springer) Starting in February 2011, Springer will publish a new international, peer-reviewed journal Drug Delivery and Translational Research. Focusing exclusively on translational aspects of drug delivery, the bi-monthly journal will provide a unique forum for publication of...
Sewage overflow promotes spread of West Nile virus
July 12, 2010 11:39 am | by EurekAlert | Comments(Emory University) Sewage that overflows into urban creeks and streams during periods of heavy rain can promote the spread of West Nile virus, a study led by Emory University finds. The analysis of six years of data showed that people living near creeks with sewage overflows in...
Stem cell transplantation of therapy-resistant chronic leukemia successful
July 12, 2010 11:39 am | by EurekAlert | Comments(University Hospital Heidelberg) The transplantation of stem cells from a healthy donor (allogeneic) offers the chance of cure for patients with an aggressive form of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), irrespective of genetic prognostic factors and the prior course of the disease....
Civil society and local partners for XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) announced
July 12, 2010 11:39 am | by EurekAlert | Comments(International AIDS Society) The International AIDS Society, conveners of the International AIDS Conference, along with permanent partners, the Global Network of People Living with HIV, the International Council of AIDS Service Organizations, the International Community of Women...
Ximedica grows jobs, footprint, leadership
July 12, 2010 11:39 am | by Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology | CommentsXimedica LLC, a Providence, R.I.-based medical device firm, has all signs pointing to growth – real estate expansion plans, a new medical director position appointed and a report of hiring 30 people since early 2009.
AMR Research Announces Rankings of Its 2010 Supply Chain Top 25
July 12, 2010 11:38 am | by Material Handling Industry of America | CommentsAMR Research, a Gartner, Inc. company, has released the findings from its sixth annual Supply Chain Top 25. The goal of the Supply Chain Top 25 research initiative is to raise awareness of the supply chain discipline and how it impacts business. "By
Port-Centric Industrial Property Will See Billions In Investment According to Jones Lang LaSalle Report
July 12, 2010 11:38 am | by Material Handling Industry of America | CommentsAs global trade begins to rebound, U.S. ports are looking to expand capacity to meet the anticipated demand and are focusing on capital development to meet the infrastructure need, according to the new Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI)
Erman becomes CEO in Residence at Allied Minds
July 12, 2010 11:37 am | by Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology | CommentsSerial entrepreneur Greg Erman has joined private equity firm Allied Minds Inc. as CEO in Residence for the Boston firm's medical technology portfolio. Erman brings to the firm a track record of leading three startups to exits through acquisition.
Baxter India Celebrates World Hemophilia Day April 17, 2010
July 12, 2010 11:37 am | by Baxter | CommentsBaxter India observed World Hemophilia Day in collaboration with eight healthcare facilities across the country in cities including Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Delhi, Trivandrum and Jaipur. Activities ranged from Continuing Medical Education (CME) for doctors, camps for patients, as well a
