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New Electron Microscopy Images Reveal The Assembly Of HIV
Scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the University Clinic Heidelberg, Germany, have produced a three-dimensional reconstruction of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), which shows the structure of the immature form of the virus at unprecedented detail. Immature HIV is a precursor of the infectious virus, which can cause AIDS. The study, published in the 22-26 June online edition of PNAS, describes how the protein coat that packages the virus" genetic material assembles in human cells. Drugs that block this assembly process and prevent the virus from maturing into its infectious form are considered a promising therapeutic approach.
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FDA Grants LUCAS™ 2 Chest Compression System 510(k) Clearance In The United States
Physio-Control Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), announced today that LUCAS™ 2, the next-generation LUCAS™ Chest Compression System, has been granted 510(k) market clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Developed and manufactured by Jolife AB and distributed exclusively in the United States by Physio-Control, the LUCAS 2 is an automated, battery-powered device that is designed to give consistent, uninterrupted compressions to victims in cardiac arrest.
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Phase III Study Showed Lucentis Improved Vision In Patients With Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Genentech, Inc. announced that the Phase III study BRAVO showed Lucentis® (ranibizumab injection) improved vision, as measured by the primary endpoint of mean change from baseline in best-corrected visual acuity at six months, in patients with macular edema due to branch retinal vein occlusion. The safety profile of Lucentis was consistent with previous experience and no new adverse events related to Lucentis were observed in the study. Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a common cause of vision loss that occurs when blood flow through a retinal vein becomes blocked, such as by a blood clot.
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SonoSite Introduces Innovative Delivery Of Ultrasound Education Using IPhone™ Application

SonoSite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for point-of-care medicine, announced today the launch of the SonoAccess™ application, the first medical iPhone app from an ultrasound company that provides a multimedia library of ultrasound re materials for medical professionals to access when and where they need it. The SonoAccess application is an iPhone or iPod touch® interactive mobile learning application that addresses the continuing educational needs of point-of-care ultrasound users. SonoSite partnered with leading physicians to gather and create clinical education materials for emergency medicine, critical care and anesthesia with other specialties to be added soon. Users can access high quality instructional videos, case studies and reimbursement guides, as well as reference nearly 100 clinical images and news feeds on SonoSite. In addition, users can customize their user profiles to generate recommended lists of videos specific to their practice, as well as share videos, case studies and images with their colleagues and friends. The SonoAccess application is available for free download at http://www.sonosite.com/products/sonoaccess "Physicians need practical tutorials on ultrasound procedures," said Dr. David Auyong, Anesthesiologist, Seattle, WA. "There are not a lot of res that give simple, practical tips on how to optimize the position of the probe or position the patient. Having a re for continuing education available 24/7 like this will be helpful." Dr. Phillips Perera, MD, FACEP, RDMS, Emergency Ultrasound Program Director at Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, NY, estimates that at his hospital a large proportion of the faculty and residents have either an iPhone or iPod touch and thinks many will find the SonoAccess application to be helpful. Dr. Perera has already found the application to be a useful tool when teaching residents. "We have learned that using video works very well for teaching ultrasound-you don"t get the same impact from textbooks. I can use SonoAccess even while teaching a resident to perform an ultrasound exam at the bedside by propping up the iPhone next to the bed and pointing out on an image "this is the heart chamber you are looking for," for example," Dr. Perera said. "The portability of SonoAccess matched with the short, bullet point education modules make this a great fit for the busy lifestyle of emergency physicians and residents," Dr Perera said. With 28 instructional ultrasound videos, and 17 video case studies, the SonoAccess application is one of the largest free res of instructional videos for point-of-care ultrasound and demonstrates SonoSite"s continued commitment to education. To view a demo video of SonoAccess visit http://www.sonosite.com/products/sonoaccess Slalom Consulting, a national management consulting and technology solutions firm with mobility expertise, worked with SonoSite on the design and development of SonoAccess to deliver the industry"s first interactive mobile learning application from an ultrasound company. This is SonoSite"s second education initiative with Apple®. In 2006 SonoSite introduced video refresher courses for the iPod to give physicians an easy to access of information to use in their practice. SonoSite


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