November 5, 2007 - The recent surge in Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) cases have thrust the infection into the spotlight and some hospitals are turning to a new technology from Biomist Inc. that converts alcohol into a nonflammable vapor, making it possible to sanitize surfaces that cannot be quickly sanitized by other methods.

November 5, 2007 - Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics today signed an agreement with B·R·A·H·M·S Aktiengesellschaft for the rights to develop, produce and distribute a Procalcitonin assay used to assist with the early diagnosis of patients at risk for progression to severe sepsis.

November 5, 2007 - ImaRx Therapeutics Inc. and Royal Philips Electronics today announced a research collaboration to evaluate Philips ultrasound technology as part of ImaRx’s SonoLysis program to develop new treatment for acute ischemic stroke.

Under the agreement, Philips’ Medical Systems division will provide ultrasound devices and technical assistance to ImaRx during laboratory and preclinical studies. The objective of the collaboration is to determine the optimal ultrasound parameters to use with ImaRx’s proprietary MRX-801 microbubble technology.

November 5, 2007 - Microtek Medical Holdings Inc. today released StethoClean, a new device that offers clean, disposable stethoscope covers to protect each patient from germs and infectious disease.

StethoClean attaches to the stethoscope, making 20 single-use stethoscope covers easily accessible to healthcare professionals as it travels with them throughout the day.

November 5, 2007 - Concuity, a healthcare contract management and revenue recovery technology services company, today announced the release of its ClearContracts 7.2, which reportedly has increased calculation engine modeling capabilities and better system usability.

November 5, 2007 - The overall health of the nation declined over the past year, despite progress made in several key health indicators, according to a report released today by United Health Foundation, the American Public Health Association (APHA) and Partnership for Prevention.

November 5, 2007 - Vocera Communications’ new voice-activated communications Badge, the B2000, has enhanced 802.11b/g wireless support and a new vivid display, and offers a new set of colorful antigerm protective sleeves.

While the colorful sleeves allow departments to distinguish themselves, B2000’s outer surfaces of the Badge and the sleeves have been treated with an antimicrobial agent from BioCote, which inhibits the growth of bacteria, fungus, and algae.

November 5, 2007 - Pinyons Medical Technology announced it received FDA clearance to market the PowrSyringe Injector, a disposable hand-held device designed to offer ergonomic and mechanical advantages to inject and aspirate fluids including use in angiography.

The Injector’s crossing handles hinge to the syringe barrel and plunger to advance the plunger into the barrel when the handles are squeezed.

The PowrSyringe is designed to bridge the gap between syringes and electronic power injectors.

November 5, 2007 - Dilon Technologies will highlight Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI), a molecular imaging technique reportedly proven to be an effective tool in the early detection of breast cancer and in the differentiation of malignant and benign tumors.

November 5, 2007 - According to late-breaking clinical trial results presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2007, a high-tech imaging technique might replace the more invasive standard coronary angiography as a way for doctors to look at blockages in heart arteries in some patients.

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