June 17, 2008 – Findings indicate that when used with PET technology, BMS747158 demonstrates a favorable radiation dosimetry profile and is generally well tolerated, according to data presented by Lantheus Medical Imaging at SNM 2008.

Principal Investigator, Dr. Jamshid Maddah presented the Phase I data relating to the safety and tolerability in human subjects of BMS747158, its novel fluorine 18-labeled positron emission tomography (PET) tracer for myocardial perfusion imaging.

June 17, 2008 - The University of California, San Diego Medical Center’s Hyperbaric Medicine Center is part of a nationwide effort to compile and evaluate data in order to validate whether cancer patients being treated for radiation-related wounds heal more quickly and more thoroughly with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

The Infinity Omega solution integrates a two-screen patient monitoring solution and consists of a full-function patient monitor capable of supporting patient transport.

Its 20-inch medical-grade touchscreen bedside computer brings IT applications to the point of care. Infinity Omega displays real-time monitoring and ventilation data together with networked data, such as lab results, DICOM/X-ray images and patient/anesthesia data management system information and allows control of monitoring functions from either screen.

June 16, 2008 - Mindray Medical International Ltd. received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AS3000 next-generation anesthesia delivery system (the "AS3000") developed by Datascope Patient Monitoring, a Mindray company.

June 16, 2008 - InTouch Technologies Inc. said today it has signed an agreement with Neurostar Solutions Inc. (NSI) to integrate NSI’s clinical image management application into InTouch Health’s telestroke offering.

June 16, 2008 - 3M Health Care and Materials Management Microsystems today they plan to establish connectivity between Microsystems’ SPM sterile processing information system and 3M Attest Auto-readers and 3M Steri-Vac EO Sterilization Systems.

This collaboration will provide hospitals more streamlined data collection, documentation and reporting capabilities, because results from the Attest Auto-reader and Steri-Vac System will download directly into Microsystems’ sterile processing information system.

June 16, 2008 - 3M Health Care said today its 3M Rapid Detection Flu A B Test demonstrated better clinical and analytical sensitivity when compared to the BinaxNOW Influenza A & B Test for influenza A and B, according to research by clinical virology researchers from the North Shore-Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Health System.

The results of the study were recently presented at the 24th Annual Clinical Virology Symposium in Daytona Beach, FL.

June 16, 2008 - The Premier healthcare alliance recently honored three alliance members with its Supply Chain Innovation Award for achieving successful innovations that have created new levels of performance and competitive advantage.

The awards were presented in ceremonies during Premier’s annual Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition held June 10-13 in Nashville, TN. Winners were determined by a nine-member panel of external, internal and member judges.

June 16, 2008 – Fast intubations are performed in emergency situations where extreme conditions and severe trauma are common, but the key to success is a clear view of a patient’s airway, which is why a nonglare screen is important when using video layngoscopes.

June 16, 2008 - From the top of the head to the soles of the feet, molecular imaging is a vital element of today's medical practice, adding an extra dimension to diagnosis and disease management that can change the way common and devastating diseases are understood and treated.

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