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…
Infectious waste still disposed of in the open
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…
New device could help improve breathing in paralysed patients
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….
Breast cancer sufferer spent £50,000 in fear for life before being cleared
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…
Major Breakthrough in Skin Implant Treatment for Cancer
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…
Al Amal centre pioneers new cancer therapy
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….
King Abdullah to Inaugurate Makkah Hospital Complex
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…
8 Health Stocks Poised to Gain in 2010
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…
Dubai crisis and healtcare in the region
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,…
Swine flue for pregnant women : Shocking Vaccine Miscarriage Horror Stories
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…
Abyei health practitioners go on strike over non-payment
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…
Qatar Pre-marital tests from December 23
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…
MENOPE 2009 to Showcase over 100 Exhibitors
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…
Gamma Medica-Ideas Wins Industry Innovation Award
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…
Cell phone powered back pain chip created by Taiwan
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…