Health care industry
Netsmart Technologies, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Dublin, Ohio-based CMHC Systems, Inc. for approximately $13 million in cash and 435,730 shares of Netsmart common stock. This acquisition further solidifies Netsmart's position as a leading supplier of enterprise-wide software solutions for health and human services providers. Founded
Health care industry
Hitachi Tool Engineering Ltd. has made a breakthrough in the life sciences industry by developing a cutting tool that can etch tiny trenches in glass to make chips for DNA analysis and medical diagnosis. This innovative tool, a type of micro end mill, can slash production time by a factor
Health care industry
SunTech Medical, the world leader in motion-tolerant, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring products and technology, has introduced its patent-pending Orbit blood pressure cuffs in all Oscar 2 and Oscar 2 PowerPack ABPM systems. The Orbit cuff is specifically designed to enhance patient compliance for 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) applications.
Health care industry
Philips, a leading global electronics company, unveiled its latest cardiology ultrasound system, the Philips HD11 XE, at the European Society of Cardiology conference in Stockholm. This innovative system is designed to meet the specific needs of cardiologists, providing advanced quantification capabilities for faster and more accurate treatment decisions. The system
Health care industry
CSIRO's innovative Hellsgate technology has revolutionized the field of gene function discovery, enabling researchers to knock out the expression of hundreds to thousands of genes with virtually 100 per cent efficiency. This RNAi vector, which uses Gateway technology, has been granted a US patent and is considered a
Health care industry
A breakthrough has been made in the field of cancer research with the development of a machine by the Research Association of Micro Chemical Process Technology (MCPT) and the University of Tokyo. This revolutionary device can synthesize ranimustine, a type of cancer drug, 80 times faster than conventional techniques and
Semiconductor industry
Micron Technology, a leading global memory supplier, has demonstrated 4GB density fully buffered dual in-line memory module (FBDIMM) solutions, solidifying its position as the industry's top FBDIMM memory supplier. These FBDIMMs, utilizing 1 gigabit (Gb) DDR2-533 components, enable server platforms to achieve maximum system memory capacities for exceptional
Health care industry
Plexon, a leading developer of hardware and software for brain and nervous system research, has made a significant donation to Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). The company has donated a MEA Workstation, a cutting-edge tool that will enable researchers to study how internal cell layers of the retina process light
Semiconductor industry
AMD has introduced two new models, MT-40 and MT-37, to its popular 64-bit mobile processor family, designed to deliver powerful performance, extended battery life, and enhanced security to notebook computers. This move is expected to benefit VoodooPC, a leading manufacturer of gaming notebooks, which will incorporate these new processors into
Health care industry
Biotechnology firm Amrad has announced that its partner Merck & Co., Inc has selected a lead therapeutic antibody for full preclinical development as a potential new treatment for asthma and other respiratory diseases. Amrad's antibody targets a subunit of the IL-13 receptor, over which the company holds patents,
Health care industry
Freshly-listed biotech company Evogenix Ltd (ASX:EGX) has made a debut on the Australian Stock Exchange, despite the challenging biotech market. The company's shares floated at 30 cents, a 5 cent premium to the 25 cent issue price, but closed at 27.5 cents. Evogenix's focus
Health care industry
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is seeking a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to implement the Health Sector Emergency Reconstruction and Development Project. This project aims to improve the health sector in Afghanistan by procuring hospital consumables and equipment for the Ministry of Public Health. The project is
