It is no secret that diabetes is linked with cardiovascular disease: the American Diabetes Association reports more than 65 percent of people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. Now, according to Columbia University Medical Center researchers, diabetes may be linked with an increased risk of cognitive impairment that may be a transitional step to Alzheimer's disease.

"Among cardiovascular risk factors, type 2 diabetes mellitus has been consistently related to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease," the authors reported in the April issue of Archives of Neurology.

April 17, 2007 - E-Z-EM Inc. announced that the FDA has given 510(k) clearance for its EmpowerMR injector system, E-Z-EM's first product for the magnetic resonance (MR) imaging market which extends the manufacturer’s Empower family of CT injector systems.

April 17, 2007 - Stellate recently introduced its Vita ICU, a neurological monitoring system that incorporates a simplified display with a graphic user interface and touch screen controls.

Vita ICU features several customizable trending options including cerebral function monitor display, automatic quantification of burst suppression activity and color density spectral array, that each facilitate identification and review of critical events.

April 16, 2007 - Physicians and other caregivers have long recognized the relationship between restful sleep and healing. Yet, often it seems the last place to find a good night's sleep is in the hospital. Now, that may all change for the better as two companies join forces, seeking to improve the sleep of patients across the country.

April 16, 2007 - The independent nonprofit healthcare research organization formerly known as ECRI, unveiled today its new name, ECRI Institute,along with a new logo and improved Web site, the first ever rebranding process for the organization.

The new ECRI Institute was also met with a new logo tagline, "The Discipline of Science. The Integrity of Independence." The organization's redesigned public Web site offers improved navigation and enhanced content.