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Volcano Corp Announces First Human Use Of The Volcano Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Imaging Catheter
191 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Volcano Corporation (NASDAQ: VOLC), a leading manufacturer and developer of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), functional measurement (FM) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) products designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular disease, announced the first human procedure using the Volcano OCT Imaging catheter. The procedure was performed by Dr. ... more
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Where Nursing Needs No Language: Stanford Hospital Nurses Volunteer Abroad
191 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Before Stanford Hospital & Clinics nurse Julie Kersey went off on her first trip overseas to volunteer her skills, she received some very practical advice from close at hand, from an old hand at such missions - "You're going to see a sea of people and when you're done there's still going to be a sea of people," Kersey's unit manager Cecilia Cadet told her. ... more
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Array BioPharma Presents Additional Positive Phase 2 Results In Inflammatory Pain Clinical Trial At The American Pain Society's Annual Scientific Meet
191 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Array BioPharma Inc. (Nasdaq: ARRY) announced that its Chief Medical Officer, John Yates, M.D., presented additional positive results from a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of ARRY-797, a novel small molecule pan-cytokine inhibitor, in patients with post-surgical dental pain at the American Pain Society's 27th Annual Scientific Meeting in Tampa, Florida. ... more
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Attitudes To Mental Health Remain Broadly Sympathetic, Department Of Health, UK
191 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Public attitudes in England towards people with mental health problems remain broadly sympathetic, according to a new survey by the Department of Health. The public is generally understanding of people with mental health problems, with 85% thinking they deserve our sympathy and more than 8 out of 10 saying society needs to be more tolerant towards them. ... more
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CardioTech Receives Approval For A Second Graft Size For CardioPass Clinical Trial
191 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
CardioTech International, Inc. (AMEX: CTE), a developer and manufacturer of advanced medical devices and materials for the treatment of a broad range of disease states, announced that it has received the necessary Ministry of Health approval to add a 4mm graft for the clinical trial of CardioPass™ , the Company's proprietary synthetic coronary bypass graft. ... more
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Committee Evaluates Impact Of Planned Cut To Medicare Physician Fee Payments, USA
191 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Small medical practices provide essential services and ensure all patients have access to quality care. However, cuts to Medicare physician fee payments threaten to undermine the work of these firms. Committee Members heard from the Deputy Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). ... more
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Data Show Flector(R) Patch Yields Significant Pain Reduction For Acute Strains, Sprains And Contusions
191 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Alpharma Inc. (NYSE:ALO), a leading global specialty pharmaceutical company, announced that two studies to be presented this week at the American Pain Society annual meeting demonstrate the efficacy, tolerability and positive pharmacokinetic profile of Alpharma Pharmaceuticals' FLECTOR® Patch (diclofenac epolamine topical patch) 1. ... more
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Department Of Health Announces Adult Autism Srategy, UK
191 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Care services Minister Ivan Lewis announced £500,000 for Government research into the numbers of adults with autism and their specific transitions needs. This prevalence study will inform the first ever Government strategy on adults with autism and Asperger's syndrome, due to be published next year. ... more
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Do We Still Need Rescue Breaths? UK
191 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
As new research suggests that chest compressions alone can save the life of a casualty in cardiac arrest, the British Red Cross advises following existing procedures, which include giving rescue breaths. The research, published by the American Heart Association, states that providing chest compressions without rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation) can be enough to save a life. ... more
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Illinois House Bill 1432 To Provide Fair And Equal Coverage For Eating Disorders
191 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
State Senators John Cullerton (D-6th District) and Heather Steans (D-7th District) will present a bill to the Illinois State Legislature Insurance Committee on May 8th that could have life or death consequences for the citizens of Illinois. Introduced by Rep. ... more
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