Ins and Outs

December 18th, 2008 Medgadget Editors News

Nobel prize probe launched… [Toronto Star]

Did a Drug Company “Buy” One of This Year’s Nobel Prizes? [Scientific American]

News 2008! [Nature]

Doubts Grow Over High-Tech CT Scans of Heart… [WSJ]

Robotic radical hysterectomy has advantages… [Harvard]

Government Launches Nursing Home Rating System… [WaPo]

Doctors Plead for 10% Medicare Bonus in Stimulus Package … [WSJ]

FDA Announces New Recommendations on Evaluating Cardiovascular Risk in Drugs Intended to Treat Type 2 Diabetes… [FDA]

Coke and Pepsi Stoked for Stevia After FDA Green Light … [WSJ]

Watching Water From Space Could Aid Disease Prevention In China… [Ohio State University]

Do Patients Trust Doctors Too Much? [NYT]

Psychiatrists Revise the Book of Human Troubles… [NYT]

HIMSS sees gold in Obama health plan… [Dana Blankenhorn]

Discovery of incapacitating genetic syndrome … [Université de Montréal ]

Common infant virus (human parechovirus) may trigger type 1 diabetes… [Norwegian Institute of Public Health]

Mouse trap? Stanford immunologist calls for more research on humans, not mice… [Stanford]

Upcoming conferences

may

23mayallday24alldayDeep Learning in Healthcare Summit, 2019Boston, MA, USA

30mayallday31allday3rd International Conference on Women Health and Breast Cancer (Women Health-2019)Nice, Italy

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On behalf of the Organizing and Program Committees we take great pleasure in welcoming academic scientists, researchers, research scholars, students and experts of application fields to Nice, France for the 3^rd edition of Women Health conference to foster the progress in the field by contributing with your expertise to what promises to be a very comprehensive and exciting meeting, and to enjoy the immense unique artistic heritage and wonderful landscape of France.

3^rd International Conference on Women Health and Breast Cancer (Women Health-2019), w

hich will be held during May 30-31, 2019 at Nice, France is now an established event, attracting global participant’s intent on sharing, exchanging and exploring new avenues of Women Health and related research and latest developments. The event will have 5-6 world level (Highly cited class) plenary speakers, established Keynote speakers, active Invited speakers and fresh contributed speakers. In addition, variety of poster presentations along with workshops and special sessions would be interested in audience.

The aim of the Women Health-2019 is to promote quality research and real-world impact in an atmosphere of true international cooperation between scientists by bringing together again the world class researchers, International Communities and Industrial heads to discuss the latest developments and innovations in the fields of Women Health and Breast Cancer.

We sincerely hope that Women Health-2019 serves as an international platform for meeting researchers from around the world, widen professional contact and create new opportunities, including establishing new collaborations.

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may 30 (Thursday) - 31 (Friday)

Organizer

Scientific Federation

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june

05junallday07allday3rd International Cancer Conference and Expo, 2019Baltimore, MD, USA

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With enthusiastic support of our Organizing Committee, we invite you all to participate in the (iCancer 2019) 3^rd International Cancer Conference and Expo as a continuum of our previous successful conference, during March 21-23, 2018 in Philadelphia, USA.

3rd International Cancer Conference and Expo welcomes you as our guest to the City of Baltimore, USA during June 05-07, 2019. iCancer USA 2019 aims in “Driving Innovative Cancer Science Towards Precision Medicine”.

This conference provides a forum for exchange of ideas and authoritative views by eminent personalities in this exciting field, by bringing together Cancer Science, Drug Development, Nanotechnology in Cancer Treatment, Robotic Surgery, Therapies, Oncology, Clinical trials, Cancer imaging, Medical radiation, Cancer detection, Control and Prevention research professionals; Academicians, Doctors, Study sponsors, Related Associations & Societies; Executives from Bio-Engineering, Diagnosis Tools, Medical devices and Pharmaceutical industries around the globe.

The Conference has gained an unrivalled reputation as a global platform for businesses and academicians in terms of addressing Bio-Engineering And Bio-Mechanics In Robotics, Neuro-Oncology, Molecular Pathology, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Proteomics, Cancer Stem Cells, New cancer therapies, Diagnostic issues, haematological rare cancers, International Rare Cancers Initiative, management issues, rare childhood cancers, Diagnostic tools and challenges, Regenerative Medicine, Breast Cancer and its Treatment related issues in the context of meeting the needs of the industry.

iCancer USA 2019 offers unparalleled business, research opportunities and access to new markets in Cancer and Health Care industry. Be on the cutting edge of new and often yet-unreleased information and discover an area that piques your interest.

Join us and witness the booming industry by participating at iCancer USA 2019 and give your career and business access to new opportunities from throughout the world.

Time

june 5 (Wednesday) - 7 (Friday)

Location

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore

890 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum, Maryland, 21090, USA

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11junallday12alldayMedForce 2019Berlin, Germany

12junallday13alldayInternational Conference on Pediatric Healthcare - 2019Prague, Czech Republic

17junallday18alldayMedical Device Manufacturing SummitLas Vegas, NV, USA

17junallday18alldayMedical Device R&D SummitLas Vegas, NV, USA

17junallday18allday7th World Congress on Nursing & Healthcare, 2019London, UK

17junallday19allday31st Annual Cardiologists Conference, 2019Rome, Italy

18junallday20alldayIFAH Las Vegas 2019Las Vegas, NV, USA

26junallday27allday2nd Edition Africa Healthcare Extension SummitNairobi, Kenya

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After the success of the 1^st Edition Africa Healthcare Extension Summit (AHES), Verve Management is delighted to host the 2^nd Edition Africa Healthcare Extension Summit on 26 – 27 June 2019 at the Panari Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

Under the patronage and supervision of Ministries of Health (MOH) Zambia, Malawi, and Lesotho, the summit will be attended by government officials from Ministries of Health across Africa, regulatory bodies, healthcare associations and other stakeholders to discuss sustainable hospital development, regulatory framework, partnerships, local & international case studies, technology development, HR training & skillset enhancement, e-health & healthcare financing, funding & government incentives along with other relevant key topics.

The summit is also being supported by the Africa Healthcare Federation, East Africa Healthcare Federation, Kenya Healthcare Federation, Federation of African Medical Students’ Association, Africa Mental Health Foundation Kenya and Save the Children.

The Speakers at the Summit will include: Hon. Dr. Chitalu Chilufya (MOH Zambia), Dr. Dan Namarika (MOH Malawi), Nkaku Kabi (MOH Lesotho), Dr. Mwenya Kasonde (MOH Zambia), Dr. Amit Thakker (Africa Healthcare Federation), Dr. Erick Masau (Imara Mediplus Hospital), Granville Wafula (The Bhub), Dr. Kaushik Ramaiya (Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital), Lyndon Marani (HCG Africa), Dr. Maxel Okoth (Ruai Family Hospital), Melissa Menke (Access Afya), Nikhil Pereira-Kamath (Africa Healthcare Network), Salim Hasham (Mediheal Group of Hospitals), Simon Berry (ColaLife) and many more.

Verve Management would like to invite all the organisations involved in the Healthcare industry to be part of this special initiative. To register, email us at info@ahesummit.com or visit www.ahesummit.com

Verve Management is UAE’s business facilitating platform that connects people, partners and ideas. Verve Management delivers remarkable events and provide solutions through Congresses & Summits, Trainings & Workshops, Exhibitions, Association Management, Industry Meetings and Managed Events in Asia, Middle East and Africa. For more information on Verve Management, kindly visit – http://www.verve-management.com/

Time

june 26 (Wednesday) - 27 (Thursday)

Location

Panari Hotel Nairobi

Panari Sky Centre, Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Kenya

Organizer

Verve Management

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26junallday28alldayFlorida International Medical Expo (FIME) 2019Miami Beach, FL, USA

july

03julallday05alldayInternational Women Health and Breast Cancer Conference 2019London, UK

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International Women Health and Breast Cancer Conference welcome you as our guest to the City of London during July 03-05, 2019.

i-Women Health 2019 includes nearly every permutation of knowledge, innovation, technology and networking. We have an objective of creating an international forum for academicians, practitioners, health and business professionals who work across the broad field of women’s health to share latest advancement and research that will enable the best outcomes for women patients.

Under the scientific supervision of Committee, the conference will feature a highly interactive, stimulating and multidisciplinary program and will provide the ideal forum to stimulate ideas, share expertise, initiate intense discussions and extend networking opportunities. The theme of iWomen Health 2019 is “Healthy women, healthier world”.

i-Women Health’s focus includes the dissemination of translational research and evidence-based practices for disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for women across the lifespan. This program provides three days of robust discussions in the field of breast cancer, menopause, pregnancy, prenatal and neonatal care, reproduction, infertility, hormonal replacement therapy and more.

i-Women Health 2019 offers unparalleled business opportunities and access to new markets in Women and Health Care industry. Be on the cutting edge of new and often yet-unreleased information and discover an area that piques your interest. When you leave London, we assure you that you will be able to use newly acquired information straight away at your bench.

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july 3 (Wednesday) - 5 (Friday)

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09julallday10alldayWT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2019 USASan Francisco, CA, USA

25julallday26alldayEmergency Medicine 2019Rome, Italy

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International Conference on Emergency Medicine and Critical Care (Emergency Medicine-2019) is going to be held during July 25-26, 2019 at Rome, Italy. Emergency Medicine-2019 bring upon a new platform to share and discuss all the innovations in the Emergency Medicine diagnosis and treatment.

Emergency Medicine-2019 mainly showcases comprehensive approaches in Emergency Medicine study and research, Emergency Medicine diagnosis and treatments of various specific diseases. The Emergency Medicine Conference revolves around the novel Emergency Medicine drug discovery and development. Emergency Medicine-2019 conference includes Plenary lectures, Keynote lectures and short courses by eminent personalities from around the world in addition to contributed papers both oral and poster presentations.

For any further information, please see our website: https://emergencymedicine.madridge.com/
Conference mainly focuses on:

Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Pediatric Emergencies
Cardiac Emergencies
Emergency Imaging
Emergency Nursing
Evolution in Emergency Medicine Practices
Gynaecologic/Obstetric Emergencies
Trauma Emergency Medicine
Psychiatric/ Social Emergencies
Anaesthesia
Orthopaedic emergencies/ Musculoskeletal
Toxicological Emergencies
Neurological Emergencies
Dermatologic Emergencies
Wound and Burns
Endocrine Emergencies

Please mail us at: emergencymedicine@madridge.com
Submit your abstracts at: https://emergencymedicine.madridge.com/abstract-submission

Emergency Medicine-2019 promises wide ranging opportunities for sponsors, exhibitors and media partners through collaborating, interacting and promoting their products and services. Be a part of the Madridge Emergency Medicine-2019 conference and Sponsor/Exhibit at the event. We invite you to the world’s largest and most influential event which brings together more than 500 experts in Emergency Medicine from more than 40 countries, representing the world’s top companies, Universities and Hospitals.

Send us your queries at emergencymedicine@madridge.com

Time

july 25 (Thursday) - 26 (Friday)

Organizer

Madridge International Conferences

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25julallday27allday34th Euro-Global Summit on Cancer Therapy & Radiation Oncology, 2019London, UK

LifeFlow Next Gen for Sepsis and Shock Makes Infusions Easier and Safer

Masimo Radius PPG Wireless Oximeter FDA Cleared

RhythmAnalytics Detects Cardiac Arrhythmias Using AI, Now FDA Cleared

FDA Clears Software to Spot Collapsed Lung in Chest X-rays

Philips Unveils IntraSight Multi-Modality Imaging Platform

Neuroform Atlas Stent System FDA Approved to Treat Brain Aneurysms with Embolic Coils

Impella CP with SmartAssist: A Newly FDA Approved Heart Pump with Optical Positioning Sensor

FDA Clears Software to Spot Collapsed Lung in Chest X-rays

Philips Unveils IntraSight Multi-Modality Imaging Platform

Masimo Radius PPG Wireless Oximeter FDA Cleared

Impella CP with SmartAssist: A Newly FDA Approved Heart Pump with Optical Positioning Sensor

RhythmAnalytics Detects Cardiac Arrhythmias Using AI, Now FDA Cleared

LifeFlow Next Gen for Sepsis and Shock Makes Infusions Easier and Safer

Haemonetics TEG 6s Hemostasis Analyzer Cleared for Trauma Testing

Prevena Negative Pressure System FDA Approved for Superficial Surgical Site Infections

World's First Surgical Vending Machine

Machine Learning Helps Design Complex Immunotherapies

Crumpled Carbon Nanotube Forests to Power Medical Devices

Two-Dimensional Nanodisks Deliver Proteins, Growth Factors to Repair Cartilage

Microscopic Robots Scrape at Bacterial Biofilms to Clean Teeth

FDA Clears Software to Spot Collapsed Lung in Chest X-rays

Haemonetics TEG 6s Hemostasis Analyzer Cleared for Trauma Testing

Automated Machine for Pumping Bag Valve Masks

Functional Clothing Fibers Protect Wearer from Chemical Agents

StimGuide Navigation System for Horizon Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator

Brain Controlled-Hearing Aid Separates Voices in a Crowd

Magstim FDA Cleared for 3 Minute Magnetic Stimulation Protocol for Major Depression

Rewellio Offers a New Approach to Utilizing EMG-Biofeedback in Stroke Rehab: Interview with Rewellio's CEO

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