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Imaging :: Tripath imaging receives fda 510(k) clearance for p53 application for ventana image analysis system

TriPath Imaging Inc. (Nasdaq: TPTH) and Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VMSI), announced today that TriPath Imaging has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the Ventana Image Analysis System (VIAS(TM)) when used with tissues stained for p53. In 2005 and 2006, the Companies announced 510(k) clearances for VIAS when used with the Ventana Estrogen Receptor (ER), Progesterone Receptor (PR), Ki-67 and HER- 2/neu assays.

Radiography :: Eklin Medical Systems – industry’s first comprehensive digital radiographic positioning guide

Eklin Medical Systems, Inc., a leader in digital radiography (DR), PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) and Practice Information Management software (PIMS) for the veterinary care market, announced the introduction of a comprehensive positioning guide for capturing diagnostic equine digital radiographs. The guide features Sheika, a petite gray Arabian mare, who was rescued by the founders of Peninsula Equine Medical Center before she was about to be euthanized by her owner. The 65-page guide provides a quick reference resource for veterinarians and technicians when imaging a horse’s feet, pasterns, fetlocks, stifles, skull, cervical spine and other pertinent anatomy.

Malaria :: John mcneil named scientific director of path malaria vaccine initiative

The PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative today announced the appointment of John G. McNeil, MD, MPH, as scientific director, effective immediately. Dr. McNeil will have principal responsibility for directing MVI’s early-stage vaccine development efforts and for shaping and managing MVI’s overall candidate vaccine portfolio.

Dengue Fever :: Homeopathy in dengue fever

Homoeopathic system of medicine can treat and prevent dengue fever (DF) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) by immuno-modulation of the patients without any side and adverse effects. Homeopathy has been used successfully in the others countries apart from India in the past. The selection of homoeopathic drugs in these cases depends upon the individual response to infection and virulence of the virus. The symptomatology of the patients those who are having dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic are studied to decide about the curative and preventive homoeopathic medicines for any patient as well as epidemic as a whole.

Health :: Management of deep vein thrombosis with heparin

Contrary to oral warfarin therapy, the use of subcutaneous low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) has the advantage of stable dosing without the need of prothrombin time monitoring. Few randomized studies have compared the efficacy of LMWH with the least costly unfractionated heparin for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In the United States, 6 days of LMWH therapy for an 80 kg patient is estimated to cost $712, compared with $37 of unfractionated heparin.

Obesity :: Overweight in Early Childhood Increases Chances for Obesity at Age 12

Children who are overweight as toddlers or preschoolers are more likely to be overweight or obese in early adolescence, report researchers in a collaborative study by the NIH and several academic institutions. The researchers periodically collected height and weight measurements of a sample of children, beginning at age 2 and continuing until age 12. Their analysis, appearing in the September Pediatrics, provides some of the strongest evidence to date that overweight in early childhood increase the chances for overweight in later life.

COPD :: COPD more risky for women

They typically don’t survive as long as male patients, study finds. Women on long-term oxygen therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are 54 percent more likely to die than male patients, a new study shows.

Communication :: Effective Communication Tips for Today’s Manager

Express your thoughts clearly: To be effective in interpersonal communication, organize your thoughts. Think through what you plan to say before you say it. Choose the appropriate words that will best communicate these thoughts, and speak in the language of the listener. Strive for utmost clarity.

Back Pain :: 6 Effective Tips for Back Pain Relief

Back pain is often a sign of injury or some underlying problem related to your spine ? its bones, muscles, and other soft tissues. It could disrupt your work, routine, and your daily activities. It may even affect your normal lifestyle as you are unable to participate in recreational activities due to pain.

Meditation :: The Almighty Breath – swara yoga

Would you like to know how to meditate better? How to be more effective when addressing an important personage? How to change a mood or feeling? How to be in rhythm with the universe through the day? Well, believe it or not, the answer lies in the breath. And swara yoga is the science that helps you to understand how to maximise your potential by manipulating your breath.