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Starry Night Chicago Raises Funds to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on childhood brain tumors, made its debut in Chicago on Oct. 4 with the support of more than 500 participants. At start time, the event had raised $46,000. The crowd came to the 8.5K at Arlington... - October 09, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Inaugural Sea, Earth, and Space Summit Announced
The Sea, Earth, and Space (SES) Summit is pleased to announce the world’s newest human performance and exploration conference taking place May 1-3, 2015, at the South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center in League City, TX (just minutes from the NASA Johnson Space Center). SES Summit... - October 08, 2014 - Sea, Earth, and Space Summit
AveXis Announces the Completion of Dosing of the Low Dose Cohort in US Clinical Trial for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
AveXis, Inc., a clinic-stage gene therapy company, today announced the completion of dosing in the low dose cohort in the world's first human gene therapy trial for the treatment of infants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The trial (NCT02122952) opened for enrollment in April... - October 08, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
New Report: Wearable Healthcare Technology Market Shooting Up to USD 41 Billion by 2020
Wearable devices, smart algorithms and the existence of huge, easily accessible health databases are disrupting the health industry. Today, the global size of such smart wearable devices is USD 2 billion. By the year 2020 this market is estimated to reach USD 41 billion. Today, we are at the mere beginning of this deep transformation of the healthcare sector. Future medical care will be highly personalized and new players will change industry dynamics. - October 08, 2014 - Soreon Research
GIA Celebrates 10 Years of Support for Plan International’s Efforts to Raise Girl’s Rights
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA) celebrates its tenth year of supporting Plan International, as part of its corporate social responsibility program. GIA’s involvement with Plan began in February 2005 through its corporate headquarters in Finland, and comprises financial donations, a child... - October 08, 2014 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
Employing People with Intellectual and Development Disabilities Pays
New Research Shows That Doing the Right Thing Also Makes Good Business Sense - October 07, 2014 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Last Days of Early Bird Registration Discount for NJ Walks for TS at Mendham
NJCTS' 5th annual advocacy event is Nov. 15th. - October 07, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development Awards Funding & Management Assistance to Sapphire Technology
The Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) has selected Denver-based Sapphire Technology, LLC, to receive funding and management assistance. - October 07, 2014 - Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development
Report Says Microbial Source Tracking is Important in Addressing Fecal Pollution
Microbial Source Tracking techniques play an important role in solving fecal contamination in water bodies, according to a technical report prepared by a committee of stormwater experts. - October 06, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Learn How to Understand and Stop Bullying
In his newly released book "Chestnuts: A True Story about Being Bullied." Gilbert Ohanian Examines His Experiences Being Bullied in School - October 06, 2014 - Gilbert Ohanian
AveXis Receives Orphan Drug Status from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chariSMA for the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
AveXis Inc., a synthetic biology platform company primarily focused on developing treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to its product scAAV9, called chariSMA to treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy... - October 04, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
Ability of Semiconductor DNA Sequencing to Transform Healthcare and Save Lives Recognised by the 2014 Faraday Medal to Professor Chris Toumazou
DNA Electronics (‘DNAe’), the inventors of semiconductor DNA sequencing technology and developers of a new, revolutionary point-of-need test for sepsis, announces today that its founder, Chairman and CEO Professor Chris Toumazou FRS, FREng, FMEDSci, FIET, FIEEE, FCGI, FRSM has been... - October 04, 2014 - DNA Electronics
Teens and Specialists Deliver Critical Medical Training
NJCTS Medical Outreach Program delivers powerful grand grounds. - October 04, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dine to Benefit the NJCTS Scholarship Program at Osteria Procaccini in Kingston
From now until October 31st the restaurant will donate a percentage of proceeds to help teens with Tourette Syndrome continue their education. - October 04, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Webinar to Break the Stigma of Mental Health Issues in the Asian American Community
Register today at njcts.org for this free presentation - October 04, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
High Resolution Aeromagnetic Surveys Over Eagle Ford and Permian Basin
Thompson Solutions offers new high resolution aeromagnetic surveys over the hot Eagle Ford play in South Texas and in the prolific Permian Basin of West Texas. Visit owner Gary Thompson at the GCAGS convention in Lafayette, Louisiana from October 5-7 at Booth 429 to preview the data and discuss application for oil and gas exploration needs. - October 03, 2014 - Thompson Solutions
HIN Survey to Track Embedded Case Management Along Care Continuum
A new Healthcare Intelligence Network survey will examine the impact of placing case managers within primary care, hospitals, long-term care and other points of care through October 31, 2014. - October 02, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
NJCTS Welcomes Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen to NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Honorary Committee
The 5th annual 5k walk and family fun run is Saturday, Nov. 15th. - October 02, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Hybrid Embedded Case Management: New Model for Cross-Continuum Care Coordination
A new special report from the Healthcare Intelligence Network documents Sentara Healthcare System's successful hybrid approach to case management that has improved outcomes for both patients and physician practices. - October 01, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
BlueTech Research Unveils BlueTech 7.0, the Next Generation of Its Intelligence Platform
Platform to provide greater visualization of data and analysis on the water sector with updated tools for improved capability and functionality. - October 01, 2014 - BlueTech Research
NJCTS Announces District 15 Legislators Join 5th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Honorary Committee
The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 15th to benefit education programs. - October 01, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
"Trade Secrets of a TS Doctor" Webinar Offers Insight Into the Thought Process Behind Treating Tourette
NJCTS presents this Wednesday Webinar on October 1st. - October 01, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
2014 Palliative Care Benchmarks: Despite Benefits, Timely Referrals Challenge Industry
Access to palliative care vastly improved patient and caregiver satisfaction while helping to reduce healthcare spend, according to 2014 market data on palliative care from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - September 30, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
One-Third of Companies Fail to Keep Promises to Customers
Thirty-three percent of companies admit to not keeping promises made to customers according to findings of a global survey of more than 1,300 business leaders conducted by Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) and American Management Association (AMA). The findings are from their study... - September 30, 2014 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Source Molecular Highlights Usefulness of MST in Stormwater Management
Source Molecular Corporation representatives attended the 10th Annual Conference of the California Stormwater Quality Association this month at the Hyatt Orange County, to promote Microbial Source Tracking technology for effective stormwater management. - September 29, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Source Molecular Offers Improved Human Test
Source Molecular has been given a license by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to offer a modified and improved Human Bacteroidetes ID test to identify sources of fecal pollution. - September 29, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Research at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Featured in National Geographic Series, the Future of Food
Research to improve agriculture productivity using cutting-edge technology at the Danforth Center is featured in the October issue of National Geographic. - September 27, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Innovation of Low-Cost Graphene and Amaranthus Superparamagnetic Materials - Theivasanthi
Breakthrough nanoparticles discovery towards Nobel Prize by Indian researcher - September 27, 2014 - Theivasanthi
New Research Supports Beverage Innovator’s "No Crash" Claims in an Industry Bombarded by Them
Third-party clinical tests validate a new time-release technology that promises to provide a more effective and nutritious way to deliver active ingredients in foods and beverages. - September 25, 2014 - Xtend Release
New Osteology Book on Clinical Research - Get Your Copy at the EAO in Rome
At the EAO congress in Rome, the Osteology Foundation will present its second book of the series “Osteology Guidelines for Oral & Maxillofacial Regeneration.” The book from the editors William V. Giannobile, Niklaus P. Lang and Maurizio S. Tonetti focuses on Clinical Research, and will be available fresh from the press during the congress. - September 25, 2014 - Osteology Foundation
DNAe Completes Its Leadership Team with Key Operational and R&D Appointments as It Takes Forward Its DNA Diagnostic Test for Sepsis
DNA Electronics ("DNAe"), the inventors of semiconductor DNA sequencing technology and developers of a new, revolutionary point-of-need test for sepsis, today announced the completion of its leadership team with the appointment of Kevin Stearn as Operational Director, and Dr David Edington as Vice President, R&D. - September 24, 2014 - DNA Electronics
Conflict Minerals Reporting Trial for Automating CMRT Processing Now Available; Users Can Accurately Transform CMRTs into RCOI Reports for Free
Green Status Pro is the only company that delivers a comprehensive Conflict Minerals Reporting automation system to meet the requirements of Dodd-Frank Section 1502. Green Status Pro is a cloud-based application that validates suppliers' CMRTs and consolidates smelter entries. The resulting reports can be used as the basis for SEC Form SD declarations. Green Status Pro is now making a free trial available. - September 23, 2014 - Green Status Pro
Evoke Neuroscience Set to Unveil Unprecedented Brain and Heart Health Technology for Consumers at Health 2.0 Fall Conference 2014
Evoke Neuroscience, a leader in neuroscience and biofeedback technologies designed to improve human health and wellbeing, is excited to announce its expansion into the consumer market. Evoke's technologies and products monitor vital heart and brain functions, providing real-time, simple feedback that empowers users to optimize their health and wellbeing The Health 2.0 8th Annual Fall Conference, taking place at the Santa Clara Convention Center September. - September 23, 2014 - Evoke Neuroscience
Predictive Analytics, Registries Helping to Reduce Avoidable Emergency Room Visits
A trio of tech tools is bolstering healthcare's efforts to foster more appropriate use of hospital ERs, according to a new 2014 HINtelligence report. - September 23, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
October 15 Webinar: Adventist Health-Blue Shield Specialists Telehealth Collaboration
Specifics of a multi-speciality telehealth network that improves access to specialist care for patients in remote areas will be shared during an October 15, 2014 webinar. - September 22, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Human Innovations Announces TremWatch(TM)
Hand tremor measurement app for smart phone, initial module in suite of integrated wellness tools providing actionable insights for improved patient awareness. - September 21, 2014 - Human Innovations, LLC
Signed Robin Williams Skate Deck Part of Auction to Benefit PBTF
Actor and comedian Robin Williams was well-known for his philanthropy, especially for children’s causes. Just a few months before his death, he signed a skateboard to be included in an auction to help children with brain tumors. Williams worked with the skate deck’s artist, Cody Gallo,... - September 21, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Primerdesign Open for £3000 Sponsored Student Scheme
Every year Primerdesign sponsors a number of postgraduate students across the UK. The sponsorship helps with their research by actively promoting good science and providing some free training and high quality real-time PCR kits and reagents. Projects are assessed and a number of sponsorships... - September 21, 2014 - Primerdesign Ltd
Based on New Method Developed in PhD Research, Fibion Inc. Introduces the Most Accurate Measurement Device for Assessing Everyday Activity
The doctoral dissertation research by Olli Tikkanen, Fibion, Inc., reveals that during normal daily life, the thigh muscles of the test subjects were inactive over 65% of the measurement time and the longest continuous inactivity periods lasted on average for 14 min. In other words, only a fraction of muscle’s maximal capacity is used during normal daily life. The results were measured with the most accurate textile electromyography device in the world. - September 20, 2014 - Fibion Inc.
October 1 Webinar: Preparing for Value-Based Reimbursement Models
HIN examines the benefits of PHO development in healthcare's value-based payment models like ACOs, Bundled Payments and Direct Contracting during an October 1, 2014 webinar. - September 19, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
District 16 Legislators Join 5th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Honorary Committee
The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 15th to benefit education programs. - September 19, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Stratifying High-Risk, High-Cost Patients: Benchmarks, Predictive Algorithms and Data Analytics
A new report from the Healthcare Intelligence Network presents a range of risk stratification practices to to identify and manage super utilizers, improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare spend. - September 18, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
September 25 Webinar: Profiting from Embedded Case Management in Primary Care and Work Sites
A Caldwell Memorial Hospital case management initiative that has helped to halve 30-day Medicare readmissions is the focus of a September 25, 2014 webinar from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - September 18, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
To Reduce Medicare Readmissions, Healthcare Embraces Post-Acute Partnerships
More than half of healthcare companies surveyed partner with post-acute facilities as a strategy to curb 30-day rehospitalizations, according to the fourth annual HINtelligence report on reducing hospital readmissions. - September 17, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Synergistix and MedPro Systems Announce Strategic Partnership
Partnership to Provide Instant State License Validation - September 14, 2014 - Synergistix
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd (PDL) Works Hand in Hand with Grants4Growth
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd is a highly successful SME which has recently expanded its facilities by moving to Stirling House business centre to a bespoke state-of-the-art pathology laboratory five times larger than its previous premises. As part of the company investment in the new facility, senior... - September 14, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
HIN Healthcare Benchmarks Membership's Latest Data Dive Produces Population Health Management Metrics
HIN's Healthcare Benchmarks Membership continues to deliver a yearlong stream of actionable healthcare metrics on ACOs, medical home, telehealth, case management, reducing re-admissions and more. - September 13, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd (PDL) Company Growth Leads to Significant Premises Expansion
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd has experienced recent company growth in size and structure, moving to new premises with state of the art laboratory facilities in May 2012 – since then acquiring several more large office spaces, meeting rooms and conference room facilities (to see more please go to... - September 13, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd (PDL) Wins Prestigious Biomedical Catalyst (BMC) Scheme Award
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd is one of the earliest SME recipients of the £180 million Technology Strategy Board (the UK’s Innovation Agency) Biomedical Catalyst funding programme; winning a Biomedical Catalyst feasibility award in the second round of the BMC scheme in December 2012. The... - September 12, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
October 8 Webinar: Ochsner Health System's Financial & Quality Returns from System-Wide Care Coordination and Risk Stratification
HIN examines Ochsner Health System's gains from an innovative system-wide care coordination approach during an October 8, 2014 webinar. - September 10, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network