August 23, 2007 - B-K Medical Systems Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Analogic Corp. and the New York Section of the American Urology Association (AUA,) have joined together to create the AUA Resident Ultrasound Course, reportedly a first-of-its-kind training program for urology residents that will be held in New York, NY, Friday, Aug, 24, and Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at the New York Academy of Medicine.

August 22, 2007 — Berchtold Corp. recently introduced the CHROMOPHARE X 66, an advanced surgical lighting system utilizing HID (High Intensity Discharge) technology.

This second generation design provides the most efficient light source for the operating room, to create more light with less heat, according to the manufacturer.

With 160,000 lux of maximum intensity from only a 70W commercially available bulb, Berchtold’s CHROMOPHARE X 66’s HID system reportedly combines advanced performance with the security of a proven low risk lighting technology.

August 22, 2007 — A new chemical compound that could remove the need for patients to undergo certain invasive diagnostic tests in the future has been created by scientists at Durham University.

Research published in the academic journal, Chemical Communications, reveals that this new compound could be used in a 'chemically-sensitive MRI scan' to help identify the extent of progression of diseases such as cancer, without the need for intrusive biopsies.

August 22, 2007 - The North Carolina Healthcare Information and Communications Alliance Inc. (NCHICA) recently hosted “Improving Interoperability on Medical-Surgical Units,” a workshop focused on how nurses can move HIT forward in patient settings efficiently and effectively.
NCHICA is a nonprofit consortium that aims to improve health and care in North Carolina through HIT initiatives.

August 23, 2007 - The FDA has updated its guidance on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), a tool for identifying and tracking items or people in hospitals.

August 22, 2007 - GE Healthcare announced today that it has received a Bronze IDEA award for the Signa HDe MR system in the Medical & Scientific Products category for the 2007 International Design Excellence Awards, the only diagnostic imaging product to win an IDEA 07 award from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA).

Co-sponsored by BusinessWeek magazine in conjunction with IDSA, the idea program fosters business and public understanding of the impact of industrial design excellence on the quality of life and the economy.

August 22, 2007 - Research published in the academic journal, Chemical Communications, reveals that a new compound may be used in a 'chemically-sensitive MRI scan' to help identify the extent of progression of diseases such as cancer, without the need for intrusive biopsies.

August 22, 2007 - LUMEDX Corp., a provider of fully integrated cardiovascular information systems, recently introduced the Cardiac Transplant solution, a cardiology software that automates donor/recipient record keeping for heart transplant centers, reportedly helping to streamline and simplify the process of collecting and managing adult cardiac transplant patient data from first consultation through evaluation, activation, transplant and post-transplant follow-up visits.

August 21, 2007 — Joint Commission Resources (JCR) announced the launch of the Multi-Drug-Resistant Organism (MDRO) consulting service to help healthcare organizations prevent and control MDROs.

JCR is a not-for-profit affiliate of The Joint Commission.

August 21, 2007 — Viking Systems Inc. a designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-performance laparoscopic vision systems announced it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Tuebingen Scientific Medical GmbH, a Germany-based developer of articulating surgical instrumentation for minimally invasive surgery (MIS).

Tuebingen Scientific Medical markets its instruments under the brand name 'Radius'. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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