April 18, 2008 - CoolTouch Inc. today introduced its new CoolBlue Duet laser lipolysis suction handpiece set designed specifically to be used with the CoolLipo 1320 laser system.

Using a standard liposuction cannula, ablation with aspiration and skin tightening are accomplished all in one action, which dramatically reduces the time of the laser lipolysis procedure.

April 18, 2008 - Tornier Inc. and Tepha Inc. said an initial series of patients have been treated with the TephaFLEX Absorbable Suture.

April 18, 2008 - eHealth Global Technologies Inc. and HKS Medical Information Systems Inc. entered into an agreement to offer a fully integrated solution that streamlines medical record management for transplant departments.

The official announcement of the deal will be made Monday, April 21 at the 16th Annual United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) Transplant Management Forum in Dallas.

April 18, 2008 - Elsevier, a publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, this week added three new modules in orthopedics, anesthesia and emergency medicine to its online Procedures Consult reference.

April 18, 2008 - Royal Philips Electronics said today it is the sole provider of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and advanced life support (ALS) monitor/defibrillators for the 112th Boston Marathon, which will be run on April 21.

The strategic deployment of Philips HeartStart AEDs and ALS monitor/defibrillators will equip the Boston Marathon Medical Team to respond promptly to the medical needs of runners and spectators alike.

April 18, 2008 - Actress Alicia Cole, a Screen Actors Guild member for 14 years, is known for the many portrayals of doctors and nurses, including roles on “General Hospital” and “Young and the Restless,” but a year ago Cole switched from playing a doctor to becoming a real-life patient after contracting Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF), caused by a flesh-eating bacteria.

This lead to six surgeries and a struggle to survive. This also lead Cole to fight to bring awareness to the rise in preventable hospital acquired infections and particularly MRSA cases.

April 18, 2008 – MedcomSoft Inc. recently said it has entered into a formal agreement and strategic alliance with eQuality Healthcare Information for Physicians LLC, (eQHIP) to deploy the MedcomSoft Record electronic medical record (EMR) throughout Hawaii.

April 18, 2008 – The Premier healthcare alliance this week launched the QUEST Supplier Innovation Program, focused on testing effectiveness of new healthcare technologies through the QUEST: High Performing Hospitals initiative.

April 18, 2008 - Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd unveiled its first IGRT center, ‘SMH Curie Cancer Centre,’ with technology in surgical, medical and radiation oncology supported by psycho-oncology and rehabilitation at Shanti Mukand Hospital, New Delhi, aiming to make a difference in the life and health of its citizens.

According to the company, thousands of people across the country reach out to New Delhi every day in search of better treatment.

April 18, 2008 – A growing amount of women undergoing breast cancer screenings are recalled for more testing while radiologists learn to interpret new mammograms, transitioning from traditional X-ray test, said the New York Times.

Two years ago, 10 percent of mammography clinics had at least one digital machine, jumping to 32 percent in current clinics.

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