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Laboratory Equipment Manufacturer, Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc., Wants to Tell Consumers About Their Green Priorities <P>Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. is a laboratory equipment manufacturer located in Oregon that has an interest in making their culture and production more sustainable. Recently, Sheldon Manufacturing launched a new green microsite, www.constantthinking.com, to inform customers about efforts to minimize their footprint on the planet. (PRWeb May 30, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb980724.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb980724.htm</a></P> Cincinnati Sub-Zero Awarded Premier Supplier Contract for Therapeutic Hypothermia Line <P>New three-year agreement extends alliance members' access to medical product company's industry-leading, non-invasive therapeutic hypothermia solutions. (PRWeb May 29, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb967354.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb967354.htm</a></P> Cincinnati Sub-Zero Recognized at US Department of Commerce Event <P>US Secretary of Commerce speaks to Cincinnati business gathering concerning international trade; Cincinnati Sub-Zero invited to discuss experience with medical product exports, receives recognition. (PRWeb May 29, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb981354.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb981354.htm</a></P> Modular Building Company Launches New Cleanroom Division <P>Allied Modular Building Systems, Inc. announced today that it has formally launched Allied Modular Cleanrooms, a wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to design-build critical environments. (PRWeb May 29, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/modular/cleanrooms/prweb971494.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/modular/cleanrooms/prweb971494.htm</a></P> iCRco Adds Elan Vita of the Philippines as their Latest International Partner <P>The Philippines is the latest country being added to iCRco's International Distributorship Map. iCRco has distributors in over 35 Countries. (PRWeb May 28, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb976784.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb976784.htm</a></P> New Interactive Patient Care System Helps Hospitals Weather a "Perfect Storm" <P>A new version of Allen Technologies' Vigo™ in-room Interactive Patient Care (IPC) solution helps hospitals improve scores for Hospital Process of Care Measures, mitigate Medicare Never Events, and facilitate requests from patients to participate more fully in their treatment decisions. (PRWeb May 28, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb976814.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb976814.htm</a></P> 2008 SynCardia Annual Shareholders Meeting Projects Use of CardioWest™ Artificial Heart to Quadruple Following SynCardia's Achievement of 2008 Benchmarks : 1st of 3 Strategic Benchmarks, Medicare Reimbursement, Achieved May 1 <P>On May 28, SynCardia Systems, Inc. will be holding its annual shareholders meeting at the Westin La Paloma Resort. SynCardia’s senior management team will be detailing three strategic benchmarks the company intends to surpass in 2008, which were recently released in its 2007 Annual Report. Benchmark achievement is projected to increase the number of patients benefiting from the CardioWest™ temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) by 400% in the following 24 months. (PRWeb May 28, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/cardiowest/heart/prweb978084.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/cardiowest/heart/prweb978084.htm</a></P> Biomaterials leader Polymer Technology Group (PTG) in-licenses bioresorbable polymers from Bezwada Biomedical : Commercial applications to be presented at 8th World Biomaterials Congress during a "Corporate Lunch Forum" on Friday, May 30th <P>The Polymer Technology Group, Inc. (<a href="http://www.polymertech.com" onclick="linkClick( this.href );" target="_blank">www.polymertech.com</a>), a preeminent biomaterials company, announced today that it has in-licensed a family of bioresorbable polymers from Hillsborough, N.J.-based Bezwada Biomedical L.L.C., whose founder and president, Rao Bezwada, Ph.D., will also serve as a consultant to PTG. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. (PRWeb May 28, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/polymer/bezwada/prweb978194.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/polymer/bezwada/prweb978194.htm</a></P> TomoTherapy Earns Top Honors in MD Buyline Review of Radiation Therapy Vendors <P>TomoTherapy Incorporated (NASDAQ: TOMO) today announced that it has earned the top user satisfaction composite rating among four vendors in the linear accelerator-based radiation therapy marketplace. The ratings appear in MD Buyline's Quarterly User Satisfaction Report, which was published on April 15, 2008. (PRWeb May 28, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/tomotherapy/md_buyline/prweb978294.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/tomotherapy/md_buyline/prweb978294.htm</a></P> Cincinnati Sub-Zero Helps Save Lives with Therapeutic Hypothermia Solution <P>Three Ohio television stations report on the benefits of cardiac cooling and feature the contribution of Cincinnati Sub-Zero in helping to improve patient quality of life. (PRWeb May 27, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb970464.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb970464.htm</a></P> Hot Topic Sessions Impacting Global Drug Discovery And Development Highlight Dia's 44th Annual Meeting <P>The Drug Information Association's (DIA's) 44th Annual Meeting will feature more than 370 sessions and 30 tutorials focusing on issues affecting global drug discovery and development. (PRWeb May 27, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/Drug_Information/Association/prweb966694.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/Drug_Information/Association/prweb966694.htm</a></P> Polymer Technology Group (PTG) to Report Self-Assembling, Antimicrobial End Groups for Surface Modification of Biomedical Polymers <P>Results of initial testing of an important new technology to be presented this week at ‘8th World Biomaterials Congress’, Amsterdam “Our demonstration of the self-assembly of an effective antimicrobial agent bonded to a polymer before device fabrication provides a low-cost alternative to biocidal coatings for reducing device-related infections.” -Robert S. (Bob) Ward, CEO, Polymer Technology Group (PTG) (PRWeb May 27, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/group/polymer/prweb974114.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/group/polymer/prweb974114.htm</a></P> Stealth Computer Ships Industry's First 24" Widescreen Rugged LCD Monitor with Touchscreen Interface <P>Stealth Computer a division of Stealth.Com Inc., a market leader in the industrial computer and peripherals market has released a new Model:SV-2400 Industrial Grade, Panel Mount LCD monitor. The 24" all steel enclosed touch screen LCD Monitor is built to withstand the demanding effects of harsh environments typically encountered in industrial plant floor and Human Machine Interface applications. (PRWeb May 27, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/industrialwidescreen/lcdmonitor/prweb972944.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/industrialwidescreen/lcdmonitor/prweb972944.htm</a></P> Broadlane and MediSend International Collaborate to Improve Healthcare Conditions in Developing Countries <P>An agreement was signed at MediSend International's Dallas headquarters that will have a far-reaching and positive impact on developing healthcare systems worldwide. (PRWeb May 27, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/Broadlane/MediSend/prweb972804.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/Broadlane/MediSend/prweb972804.htm</a></P> Olympus Announces U.S. Release of Prolactin Assay For Olympus AU3000i® Immunoassay System <P>Olympus, a leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, has introduced a prolactin assay for sale in the U.S. Measurement of prolactin is one of the most commonly undertaken hormonal investigations in evaluating patients with reproductive disorders. Prolactin levels are also determined when breast cancer and pituitary tumors are suspected. The assay is designed for use with the fully automated Olympus AU3000i® immunoassay system. (PRWeb May 27, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/olympus/prolactin/prweb973924.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/olympus/prolactin/prweb973924.htm</a></P> June 1-8, 2008 is National Headache Awareness Week -- Dr. Bakst's Non-Drug Headache Treatments Help Thousands of Headache Sufferers Across The Country <P>June 1-8, 2008 is National Headache Awareness Week. Estimates suggest that almost 50 million Americans are suffering with chronic headaches and headaches are the number one reason people in the United States visit their doctor. Magnetic therapy can help as an effective, non-drug alternative for chronic and severe headache sufferers. (PRWeb May 27, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb969024.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb969024.htm</a></P> SpineVision® Continues to Innovate and Unveils Its Latest Breakthrough Technologies - 2 Level FlexPLUS™ Rod and PediGuard® MIS Sleeves - at 'SpineWeek 2008', Geneva, Switzerland, May 26-31 <P>SpineVision® announced today that the Company will present two of its latest innovations at ‘SpineWeek 2008’, the second edition of this major quadrennial event synchronizing the annual meetings of leading scientific societies concerned with spine disorders in one location. (PRWeb May 23, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/flexplus/level/prweb968824.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/flexplus/level/prweb968824.htm</a></P> Increased Efficiency, Communication and Satisfaction Drive Asset Tracking Decisions at PinnacleHealth; 4,500 Devices Now Part of Radianse Reveal <P>George Morley, biomedical director at PinnacleHealth, the leading hospital and healthcare system in Central Pennsylvania, will speak at the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) 2008 on May 31. His presentation -- If it moves - tag it: A comparative study of RFID and Wi-Fi -- will review the rationale and benefits of choosing a 433MHz-based system rather than Wi-Fi. PinnacleHealth uses Radianse real-time tracking for patients across perioperative services and for assets enterprise-wide at Harrisburg Hospital. To date 4,500 devices have been tagged. The plan is to tag thousands more to reduce losses and keep clinicians' time focused on care rather than on hunting and gathering equipment and supplies. (PRWeb May 22, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb962524.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb962524.htm</a></P> Promethease Wins 23andMe "Crystal Ball" Personal Genomics Contest <P>Describe a real woman's looks, likes and health issues based only on her DNA. Mike Cariaso used Promethease software plus information from SNPedia about DNA variations known as SNPs (both freely available to individuals) to do just that and won a contest held by the personal genomics company 23andMe. (PRWeb May 22, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/SNPedia/23andMe/prweb962884.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/SNPedia/23andMe/prweb962884.htm</a></P> Midbrook Cleaning Systems Expands Into the Medical Field <P>Midbrook Cleaning System is bringing their 30 years of expertise and experience with industrial cleaning to the medical arena. The Midbrook Cleaning Systems medical cleaning line will feature four machines designed to overhaul the current medical cleaning process. (PRWeb May 22, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb962684.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb962684.htm</a></P> EnovateIT Selected for Innovative CDW Corporation Partner Program <P>CDW Sapphire Partners offer customers ready access to breakout technologies and solutions. (PRWeb May 22, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/EnovateIT/CDW/prweb965444.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/EnovateIT/CDW/prweb965444.htm</a></P> DRE Veterinary Taps Into Vet Market to Evolve Telemetry Products <P>An innovator of vet-specific telemetry products, DRE Veterinary works with its customers to refine its wireless monitoring systems. (PRWeb May 21, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb959674.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb959674.htm</a></P> TomoTherapy Hosts EMEA User Symposium : Customers from Nine Countries Detail Clinical Advantages and Workflow Efficiencies of Next-Generation Platform for Radiation Therapy <P>TomoTherapy Incorporated (NASDAQ: TOMO) announced today that the company held an EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) User Symposium, May 15-17 in Antalya, Turkey. Representatives from 26 hospitals and clinics in nine countries attended the event where TomoTherapy formally introduced Jef Van Dam as General Manager of European Operations and established its EMEA Users Group, chaired by Professor Klaus Herfarth, M.D., Director of Radiation Oncology, University Clinic, Heidelberg, Germany. (PRWeb May 21, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/tomotherapy/treatment/prweb964844.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/tomotherapy/treatment/prweb964844.htm</a></P> Equipois Inc., Manufacturer of the Revolutionary zeroG™ Ergonomic Support Arm, Closes Series B Investment Round Led by Terrapin Partners, LLC <P>Equipois Inc., manufacturer of zeroG™ high-performance ergonomic support arms, today announced that it closed a $3.45 million Series B preferred stock offering with an investor group led by Terrapin Partners, LLC. (PRWeb May 21, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/terrapin/equipois/prweb965464.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/terrapin/equipois/prweb965464.htm</a></P> Data from 185,000 ICU Admissions Show Significant Reductions in Mortality <P>Results from 156 Hospitals Validate VISICU's eICU® Program as Solution for U.S. Critical Care Crisis (PRWeb May 20, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/VISICU/eICU/prweb947234.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/VISICU/eICU/prweb947234.htm</a></P> TRICOR Systems Inc. Designer of the STA System Wins 2008 Medical Design Excellence Award <P>TRICOR Systems Inc. (Elgin, IL) today announced Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry (MD&DI) magazine has selected the Single Tooth Anesthesia (STA) delivery system as a winner of the 2008 Medical Design Excellence Award (MDEA) in the "dental instruments, equipment and supplies" product category. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb954524.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb954524.htm</a></P> Broadlane Receives Champion for Change Award for Third Consecutive Year <P>The Champion for Change Award is an achievement reserved for organizational partners supplying health care products and services that are considerate of the earth and its resources. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/Broadland/Champion_for_Change/prweb957324.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/Broadland/Champion_for_Change/prweb957324.htm</a></P> .assisTek, the Global Leader Tablet ePROs, Announces the Launch of a New Website at assistek.com <P>.assisTek, the global leader tablet ePROs, today announced the launch of their new corporate website at <a href="http://www.assistek.com" onclick="linkClick( this.href );" target="_blank">http://www.assistek.com</a>. The website features a video interview of site coordinators who used assisTek systems with an elderly Spanish speaking arthritic population on the Mexican border in addition to enhanced product overviews of their flagship ePRO products and services. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/assistek/assisttechnologies/prweb958284.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/assistek/assisttechnologies/prweb958284.htm</a></P> Faster Care Response in Hospitals, PageRouter : Onsite paging for better and more reliable healthcare <P>In order to speed care and improve pager reliability, St. Ann's Community, a long-term care facility in Rochester, New York, was ready to move beyond an older onsite paging system and the use of a commercial paging company. (PRWeb May 19, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/paging/system/prweb954374.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/paging/system/prweb954374.htm</a></P> Symbology, Inc. Signs on for Second Year as FABB Exhibitor <P>As an experienced blood industry venfor, Symbology, Inc. will again partiipate in the FABB (Florida Association of Blood Banks) annual confernce/expo. Various bar coded blood labels will be featured meeting exacting industry standards. (PRWeb May 19, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb947784.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb947784.htm</a></P>
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