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Detection of Burst Appendix Increased with MSCT

The January issue of the journal Radiology includes a report which suggests that diagnosis of a perforated appendix was improved with multi-slice CT of the appendiceal wall. more...

January 31, 2008 Related topics: Imaging, Diagnostic, Surgery, Radiology

New Blood Test Diagnoses Neurodegenerative Conditions

Researchers from Power3 Medical are developing a new serum-based diagnostic tool that screens patients for the presence of neurodegenerative conditions, the NuroPro. The test is in development to examine utility for Alzheimer's, ALS, and Parkinson's Disease. News about the test is provided on the company's website. more...

January 31, 2008 Related topics: New Technology & Innovation, Diagnostic, Psychiatry & Neurology

Hemodialysis Access Catheter Introduced

The Centros, a new hemodialysis access catheter, was recently launched by AngioDynamics. A press release described the new...

New 1.5T MR System Launched by Toshiba

The new open-bore 1.5T Vantage Titan MR System from Toshiba America Medical Systems was granted marketing and sales...

New Study Evaluates Imaging Tool to Screen for Alzheimer’s

The Neuronetrix’s brain scanning system, COGNISION, is being evaluated by researchers at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center...

IOM Releases Report Advocating Evidence-Based Assessments

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report last week entitled, “Knowing What Works in Health Care: A...

Mayo and Microsoft Team Up

A new partnership between the Health Solutions Group at Microsoft and the division of health solutions at the...

KLAS Ranks Digital Mammography Systems

KLAS released their first-ever Digital Mammography Report. The new study evaluates the successes and hurdles faced by healthcare...

Inverness Bids on Matria Healthcare

Georgia-based health management firm Matria Healthcare, Incorporated received an acquisition offer from Inverness Medical Innovations, Incorporated. The two...

Premier Completes Contract for Orthopaedic Transfusion System

Stryker Instruments and Zimmer US, Incorporated have both executed contracts with Premier Purchasing Partners, LP. These new contracts...

Battery RFID System Launched by CenTrak and GE

CenTrak, Incorporated and GE Healthcare have partnered to develop a new radio frequency identification (RFID) system that is...

Bare Metal and Drug Eluting Stents Compared

A study published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine compared to the utility of drug...

Paperless Systems for OB/GYN Practices Launched

A new electronic healthcare product designed for obstetrics and gynecology practices was launched by Sevocity. A press release...

Connecting for Health Releases Identity Report

A new report, “Connecting Americans to Their Health Care” published by Connecting for Health notes lapses in the...

Reliant Cardiac Monitoring System Approved

The Food and Drug Administration granted marketing clearance to Cheetah Medical, Incorporated for the company’s new cardiac monitoring...

LapCap Used with Any Needle Length

Aragon Surgical, Incorporated has received approval from the FDA for their LapCap device to be used with any...

New Chromogenic Medium Tests Identify Candida

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Incorporated has launched a new chromogenic medium that is used to isolate several forms of Candida,...

Radiation Therapy System Approved

The ARTISTE Solution from Siemens Medical Solutions has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The system...

Researchers Develop Virtual Biopsy Technique

Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology are developing a new approach to detect cancers on the surface...

Cerner Software System Adopted by MedStar Health

MedStar Health, the largest health system in the Baltimore/Washington area has signed an agreement with Cerner Corporation. The...

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