November 27, 2009 (FinancialWire) Nanosphere, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSPH), a leader in the development and commercialization of advanced molecular diagnostics systems, has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to update its package insert for its Verigene(R) Respiratory Virus Nucleic Acid Test on Verigene SP System (RVNATSP) to include reactivity with Influenza A in cultured clinical . . . → Read More: Nanosphere To Update Package Insert For Its Respiratory Virus Assay
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CUTTACK: Despite strict directions of the Orissa High Court for proper implementation of the Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 1998, little has changed in the scene at the medical colleges and hospitals of the State. Infectious waste, body parts and sharp discards continue to be mixed with general waste and disposed of in . . . → Read More: Infectious waste still disposed of in the open Washington 28th November 2009 : Patients with upper spinal-cord injuries or other diseases that keep them from breathing independently, can now take assistance of a new device that will improve their breathing. Called the NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System, the device, which will be implanted by physicians at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been designed . . . → Read More: New device could help improve breathing in paralysed patients Daily Telegraph reports a woman Suzie Grogan, 47, was diagnosed with the condition in August 2006 and decided to live each day as if it were her last. Over the next 12 months with her family, she spent £10,850 on holidays, £15,000 on home improvements, a similar amount on new cars and £3,300 . . . → Read More: Breast cancer sufferer spent £50,000 in fear for life before being cleared Boston 28th November 2009 : Researchers have reported a groundbreaking achievement in the skin implant cancer treatment technique which is currently in the works. The implant reportedly works by easily entering the skin to prune cells which effectively attack and eliminate cancer cells, and it has worked effectively in mice, marking this as the first . . . → Read More: Major Breakthrough in Skin Implant Treatment for Cancer 28th November 2009 : DOHA Enhanced Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting system at Al Amal Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation’s cancer specialty centre, is set to alter cancer drug therapies in the region. The system checks how patients are reacting to treatment and helps physicians to alter and give tailor-made treatment to each patient. In . . . → Read More: Al Amal centre pioneers new cancer therapy MAKKAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah will be Sponsoring the Inauguration Ceremony of King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah and the opening of Mina Al-Wadi Hospital in Mina on Sunday. The hospital will provide medical service to the residents of the holy city of Makkah and to pilgrims and visitors round . . . → Read More: King Abdullah to Inaugurate Makkah Hospital Complex The following commentary about health stocks was written by Ankit Gupta, who blogs about investing at Selected Financials. More on Financial Advisor UpdateTrading Tax Stiffs the Little GuyKass: The Animal SpiritsCramer: How to Play the Dubai Dip Opportunity: As much as $36 billion is being allocated for healthcare providers that demonstrate the use of . . . → Read More: 8 Health Stocks Poised to Gain in 2010 Dubai World A project of Dubai World DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — For years, Developments in Dubai seemed unstoppable, Dubai had become an oasis of excess boasting with its indoor ski slopes and manmade islands, the world’s tallest tower, numerous niche cities or freezones, and dreams that reached even higher. Now the bills . . . → Read More: Dubai crisis and healtcare in the region The American health authorities have made pregnant women one of the highest priority groups for getting the H1N1 swine flu vaccine, but there are fears and boubs, is it actually safe for pregnant women and their babies? The fact is that the package inserts for the swine flu vaccines say that the safety of . . . → Read More: Swine flue for pregnant women : Shocking Vaccine Miscarriage Horror Stories November 26, 2009 (MALAKAL) — Health practitioners in and around oil contested town of Abyei have today confirmed closure of health facilities demanding payment of their 7months salaries to resume working. Speaking from Abyei town, Mayen Kuol, head nurse in Abyei civil hospital said, all health facilities under Abyei administration have been closed effective . . . → Read More: Abyei health practitioners go on strike over non-payment 27th November 2009 The Peninsula DOHA: Qatar would introduce the long-awaited mandatory pre-marital tests from December 23, a senior official of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH) has said. The Minister of Health and Secretary General of SCH HE Dr Abdullah bin Khalid Al Qahtani issued a ministerial decision on Wednesday organising the procedures . . . → Read More: Qatar Pre-marital tests from December 23 DUBAI 27th November 2009 — The seventh edition of the the only regional natural and organic products show, the Middle East Natural and Organic Products Exhibition, or MENOPE 2009, is all set to open in Dubai with over 100 exhibitors from across the world showcasing a wide range of green-friendly products over three days . . . → Read More: MENOPE 2009 to Showcase over 100 Exhibitors Gamma Medica-Ideas, Inc., developer of digital molecular imaging systems, has been awarded an Innovation Award for its new prototype imaging system that combines the molecular imaging (MI) capability of single-photon nuclear imaging with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The award was presented to GMI at the 2009 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering . . . → Read More: Gamma Medica-Ideas Wins Industry Innovation Award 27th November 2009 Taiwan reserchars have developed a chip to treat backpain that is powered by mobile phone. The chip is implanted directly into the back of suffering patient but draws electricity from a power source in his or her mobile phone, Lin Chi-wan, a biomedical engineer at National Taiwan University, said on Friday. . . . → Read More: Cell phone powered back pain chip created by Taiwan |
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