Diagnostics
NEXUS Biosystems Completes Acquisition of REMP Sample Management Business From Tecan Group
September 8, 2010 7:31 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsPOWAY, Calif., Sept. 8 /- NEXUS Biosystems, Inc., a leading innovator and worldwide provider of automated sample management systems, today announced the completion of the acquisition of REMP AG of Switzerland, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Tecan Group. NEXUS announced on July...
New Chip Captures Specialized Immune Cells
September 7, 2010 8:31 pm | by Massachusetts Institute of Technology | News | CommentsThe device could help scientists predict which patients are susceptible to serious infections.
NIH renews Baylor College of Medicine grant for Human Microbiome Project program at Texas Children's Hospital
September 7, 2010 2:33 pm | by Baylor College of Medicine | News | CommentsThe National Institutes of Health today announced expanded funding of the Baylor College of Medicine Human Microbiome Project clinical program initiated last year at Texas Children's Hospital . The program will receive $3.4 million over three years to broaden the current study of...
Experts recommend universal screening of newborns for congenital adrenal hyperplasia
September 7, 2010 8:33 am | by EurekAlert | News | Comments(The Endocrine Society) Today, the Endocrine Society released a new clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The guideline features a series of evidence-based clinical recommendations developed by an expert task force.
Radiologists identify and treat teenage self-injury
September 6, 2010 9:32 pm | by EurekAlert | News | Comments(Radiological Society of North America) Using ultrasound and a minimally invasive procedure, radiologists can identify and treat patients who engage in a disturbing self-injury behavior known as self-embedding, according to a new study.
Carbohydrate claims can mislead consumers
September 6, 2010 9:32 pm | by EurekAlert | News | Comments(Elsevier Health Sciences) Food manufacturers advertise a variety of foods on grocery store shelves by using nutrient claims on the front of packaging. A study in the September/October issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior evaluates how consumers are interpreting...
AcuNetx Announces Change in Trading Status
September 3, 2010 7:31 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsTORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3 /- AcuNetx, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ANTXE ) today announced that it had received a communication from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to the effect that its Common Stock would be removed from quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board on September...
Mark S. Rangell Appointed Chief Operating Officer for Sandata Technologies, LLC
September 2, 2010 11:33 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsPORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Sept. 2 /- Sandata Technologies, LLC, a leading national provider of information technology solutions to the home healthcare community, today announced the hiring of Mark S. Rangell as its Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Rangell will be in charge of Sandata's...
Dual Path Platform Technology: A Basis for Next-Generation Rapid Diagnostic Testing
September 2, 2010 7:08 am | by Lawrence A. Seibert | Articles | CommentsA patented technology known as Dual Path Platform (DPP), intended for point-of-care immunoassays, offers a number of advantages over the widely used lateral flow technology. A DPP assay device has already been developed for HIV, as have prototypes for other conditions that range from hepatitis C to influenza.
Innovations in Medical Imaging: Two Devices in One are the Trend
September 2, 2010 6:22 am | by Messe Düsseldorf | Articles | CommentsTwo devices in one – that is one of the mega trends in imaging diagnostics. The spectrum ranges from a combination of positron emission tomography (PET) with MRI or computer tomography to a combination of ultrasound with endoscopy. At MEDICA 2010, World Forum for Medicine - International Trade Fair and Congress, to be held from November 17 – 20, 2010 in Düsseldorf, Germany, medical technology companies and congress speakers will focus on innovative hybrid procedures such as endosonography and its application in the daily clinical routine. Use of these so-called hybrid procedures is increasing, primarily on cancer patients.
Pivotal study finds link between PTSD and dementia
September 1, 2010 11:31 pm | by EurekAlert | News | Comments(Wiley-Blackwell) Results of a study reported in the September issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggest that Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a greater risk for dementia than veterans without PTSD, even those who suffered traumatic injuries...
New test seen as big advance in diagnosing TB
September 1, 2010 1:45 pm | by MARILYNN MARCHIONE - AP Medical Writer - Associated Press | News | CommentsScientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the disease and if it's resistant to the main drug for treating it.The test could revolutionize TB care and replace the 125-year-old...
Metformin May Protect Against Lung Cancer
September 1, 2010 11:33 am | by AACR | News | CommentsPHILADELPHIA — Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, shows potential in the prevention of tobacco-induced lung tumors, according to early research conducted at the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
PerkinElmer pulls in $500M from sales of IDS unit
September 1, 2010 6:32 am | by Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology | News | CommentsIn its latest move of adding or subtracting business lines, PerkinElmer Inc. reports it has agreed to sell its Illumination and Detection Solutions (IDS) business to Veritas Capital Fund III LP, a New York-based private equity firm, for approximately $500 million in cash.
Preventive cancer surgeries save women's lives
August 31, 2010 2:34 pm | by EurekAlert | News | Comments(Northwestern University) A new study underscores the importance for women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer to get genetic testing for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that make them more likely to develop lethal breast or ovarian cancer, says a Northwestern Medicine oncologist....
Increasing Selenium Intake May Decrease Bladder Cancer Risk
August 31, 2010 2:33 pm | by AACR | News | CommentsAccording to results of a study published in the September issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, selenium intake is associated with decreased risk of bladder cancer.
Reportlinker Adds Diagnostic Imaging Market to 2016 - Nuclear Imaging Systems and Ultrasound Systems to be the Key Revenue Generators
August 31, 2010 2:33 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsNEW YORK, Aug. 31 /- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Diagnostic Imaging Market to 2016 - Nuclear Imaging Systems and Ultrasound Systems to be the Key Revenue Generators...
Invisible Bracelet Launches Nationwide Emergency Medical Notification Text Messaging Service
August 31, 2010 8:37 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsTULSA, Okla., Aug. 31 /- When faced with a medical crisis, having the ability or presence of mind to personally communicate critical health information to emergency response teams may not be possible.Â
The neural basis of the depressive self
August 31, 2010 4:33 am | by EurekAlert | News | Comments(European College of Neuropsychopharmacology) In the general population, depression is still frequently associated with bad lifestyle, impairment of volition and "psychological weakness." However, the results of brain imaging studies clearly have confirmed that depression is a true brain...
Diverse Diet of Veggies May Decrease Lung Cancer Risk
August 30, 2010 2:33 pm | by AACR | News | CommentsPHILADELPHIA - Adding a variety of vegetables to one's diet may help decrease the chance of getting lung cancer, and adding a variety of fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of squamous cell lung cancer, especially among smokers.
West Physics Consulting Lands on the 2010 Inc. 5000 List
August 30, 2010 7:31 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsATLANTA and NEW YORK, Aug. 30 /- Inc. magazine has ranked West Physics Consulting, LLC No. 2230 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the...
New Court Ruling Could Cripple Stem-Cell Research
August 29, 2010 8:31 pm | by Massachusetts Institute of Technology | News | CommentsOnce again, federal funding restrictions cast uncertainty over the field.
Sanofi-aventis Announces Non-Binding Offer to Acquire Genzyme
August 29, 2010 1:31 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsPARIS, Aug. 29 /- Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY ) announced today that it has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire Genzyme (Nasdaq: GENZ ) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $18.5 billion. Under the terms of the proposed acquisition, Genzyme...
Schizophrenia and psychotic syndromes
August 29, 2010 2:31 am | by EurekAlert | News | Comments(European College of Neuropsychopharmacology) Even today psychotic disorders remain highly stigmatized, and despite the young age of the patients and the long-term service dependence often are not prioritized in the agenda of public health.
Landauer, Inc. Declares Regular Cash Dividend
August 27, 2010 6:32 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsGLENWOOD, Ill., Aug. 27 /- Landauer, Inc. (NYSE: LDR ) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.5375 per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. The dividend will be paid on October 2, 2010, to shareholders of record on...
