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How likely is misdiagnosis?
June 23, 2010 11:32 am | by EurekAlert | Comments(University of Leicester) How likely is misdiagnosis? A researcher at hte University of Leicester is evaluating the accuracy of patient diagnoses.
Report: A few insurers control Medicare Advantage
June 23, 2010 10:45 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsA small number of insurers controls a big chunk of the market for Medicare Advantage health plans, according to a new Kaiser Family Foundation report.The nonprofit foundation said three or fewer companies dominate the market in every state except New York for the plans, which are privately run...
City passes phone radiation law
June 23, 2010 10:37 am | by BBC | CommentsSan Francisco is set to be the first US city to require mobile phone retailers to post radiation levels next to handsets they sell.
Stryker names Roch Doliveux to board
June 23, 2010 9:45 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsMedical device maker Stryker Corp. said Wednesday it named Dr. Roch Doliveux to its board of directors.Doliveux has been CEO of biotechnology company UCB S.A. since 2005. His appointment expands Stryker's board to nine directors.Shares of Stryker fell 6 cents to $50.88 in midday trading.
Everlight, Epistar and TPV to form LED packaging joint venture
June 23, 2010 9:38 am | by I-Micronews | CommentsEverlight Electronics, Epistar, and TPV Technology will establish a joint venture for LED chip packaging and LED light strip production in Fuzhou City in China's Fujian Province, according to the companies. TPV is a dominant LCD TV maker.
Study demonstrates pine bark naturally reduces hay fever symptoms
June 23, 2010 9:36 am | by EurekAlert | Comments(MWW Group) An estimated 60 million people in the US are affected by allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology. A study published in the June 14, 2010, issue of Phytotherapy Research demonstrates Pycnogenol,...
WSU researchers find mothers of children with autism pay price in workplace
June 23, 2010 9:35 am | by EurekAlert | Comments(Washington State University) Mothers of children with autism see their careers disproportionally affected as they confront greater demands on their time, inflexible workplaces and increased medical costs, according to a new study by researchers at Washington State University Vancouver.
Medtronic reiterates fiscal 2011 earnings guidance
June 23, 2010 7:45 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsMedical device maker Medtronic Inc. on Wednesday reiterated its fiscal 2011 earnings guidance and issued a forecast for its first quarter, which ends July 30.At an investor event in Boston on Wednesday, Chief Financial Officer Gary Ellis said the company still expects fiscal 2011 earnings per...
Novellus systems develops XMM(TM) technology for in-line isotropic copper overburden reduction
June 23, 2010 7:40 am | by I-Micronews | CommentsNovellus Systems today announced that it has developed patent-pending XMM technology that complements the company's SABRE® Electrofill® copper electrochemical deposition (ECD) process.
E-System Design, Inc. announces new breakthrough for 3D interconnect parasitic extraction
June 23, 2010 7:40 am | by I-Micronews | CommentsNew Full Wave method enables parasitic extraction of hundreds/thousands of interconnects in parallel
STMicroelectronics and Debiotech debut disposable insulin jewel pump at ADA Congress in US
June 23, 2010 7:40 am | by I-Micronews | CommentsDiscreet miniature pump continuously delivers insulin to patients while allowing full range of activities
MEMS-based microgrippers and force sensors for automated measurement systems
June 23, 2010 6:36 am | by I-Micronews | CommentsAccording to AZosensor press release, Premier nanotech instrumentation and supplies distributor, Nanoscience Instruments, has recently announced the global distribution of microgrippers and force sensors from FemtoTools
AquiVia fill sets new standards for metallization process Of the most advanced through-silicon vias
June 23, 2010 4:37 am | by I-Micronews | CommentsNew Alchimer fill technology supports narrow, high-aspect-ratio TSVs, offering real estate savings, reduced fill time and higher reliability
Elpida, PTI and UMC partner on 3D chip integration development.
June 23, 2010 4:37 am | by I-Micronews | CommentsElpida Memory, Powertech Technology and United Microelectronics Corp. on Monday announced their entry into a 3-way cooperation to advance 3D IC integration technologies for advanced processes including 28nm. This collaboration will leverage the strengths of Elpida's DRAM, PTI's assembly...
Boston Scientific Announces Completion of Refinancing 2011 Debt Maturities With New $3 Billion Bank Credit Facilities
June 23, 2010 4:36 am | by Boston Scientific | CommentsNATICK, Mass., June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced the successful syndication of a new $1 billion, three-year term loan and a new $2 billion, three-year revolving credit
