Index in Medical Technology

New Studies Presented at European Society of Anaesthesia Further Validate Masimo PVI(TM) for Noninvasive and Continuous Fluid Monitoring

... anesthesia. Does the Pleth Variability index correlate with stroke volume variation? ... is shown by decreased PVI.(2) Perfusion index and Pleth Variability index After Administration of General Anesthetic Agents ...

Data Demonstrated ACTEMRA(R) (tocilizumab) Significantly Inhibited Progression of Structural Joint Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

... by the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability index (HAQ-DI).(3) An additional study to be ... The Disease Activity Score (DAS)28 is a combined index that measures disease activity in patients with ... The Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability index (HAQ-DI) is a 20-item questionnaire that asks ...

Two-Year Data Reinforce Effect of ACTEMRA(R) (tocilizumab) in Inhibiting Progression of Joint Damage and Improving Physical Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

... by the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability index (HAQ-DI) scores(1). The LITHE study is the fifth ... The Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability index (HAQ-DI) is a 20-item questionnaire that asks ... The Disease Activity Score (DAS)28 is a combined index that measures disease activity in patients with ...

New Weight Loss Hope for People with Diabetes

... NutriSystem D is based on a low Glycemic index diet that integrates good carbohydrates into its ... also low in fat and high in fiber. The Glycemic index measures how quickly food is broken down and ... 2 diabetes, 6-month treatment with a low-Glycemic index diet resulted in moderately lower HbA(1c) levels ...

Fort Worth Surgeon Chosen as Investigator in Clinical Trial for Weight-Loss Device

... overweight and nearly 30 percent have a body mass index of 30 or above. Texas ranks as one of the top ... procedures because they do not have a body mass index of 35 or above," Smith said. "It is a tool that ... between 18 and 65 years of age with a body mass index of between 30 and 40 and have at least a two-year ...

Three Clinical Studies of bioTheranostics Molecular Breast Cancer Diagnostics Presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

... utility of the Theros Breast Cancer index in women with breast cancer randomized to receive ... found that the Theros Breast Cancer index will identify, among patients with early stage ... They concluded that the Theros Breast Cancer index identified approximately 25 percent of grade 1 ...

New Study Demonstrated ACTEMRA(R) (tocilizumab) Inhibited Progression of Joint Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

... by the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability index (HAQ-DI).(4) About the LITHE Study LITHE ... The Disease Activity Score (DAS)28 is a combined index that measures disease activity in patients with ... The Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability index (HAQ-DI) is a 20-item questionnaire that asks ...

Novel Testosterone Gel Significantly Improves Insulin Sensitivity and Sexual Function in Hypogonadal Men With Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome

... as measured by homeostasis model assessment as an index of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). Further, measured by the index of Erectile Function (IIEF), patients using the ... and glucose levels to calculate HOMA-IR, an index of insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a ...

Ipsogen Announces Three Studies at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting Extending the Utility of the Genomic Grade Index for Predicting Response to Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer

... the results of two studies on the Genomic Grade index (GGi) at the ASCO Annual Meeting, held in Chicago ... 3, 2008. The data indicate that the Genomic Grade index predicts response to chemotherapy in breast ... breast cancer. The Genomic Grade index (GGi) is a 97-gene measure of tumor grade, a key ...

New Clinical Studies Presented at the 14th World Congress of Anesthesiology Demonstrate Masimo Advancements in Patient Care

... methemoglobin (SpMet), pleth variability index (PVI(TM)), perfusion index (PI), oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate -- ... methemoglobin (SpMet(R)), and pleth variability index (PVI(TM)), in addition to oxyhemoglobin (SpO2), ...

Research Identifies Need for Improved Understanding of Sickle Cell Disease in Adulthood

... Scale Performance IQ and Processing Speed index scores, respectively, compared to 15 percent in ... Intelligence Scale Processing Speed index score and the Woodcock-Johnson score including ... only. Low Performance IQ and Processing Speed index were significantly associated with ischemic ...

New Research Shows Masimo Perfusion Index (PI) Effective in the Noninvasive Detection of Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) in Newborns

... demonstrates the ability of Masimo SET Perfusion index (PI) to improve detection of congenital heart ... study, entitled "Noninvasive Peripheral Perfusion index as a Possible Tool for Screening for Critical ... Ostman-Smith I. Noninvasive Peripheral Perfusion index as a Possible Tool for Screening for ...

Post-Hoc Data Show Daily Activity Participation, Independence and Sleep Quality Improved in Adults with Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis After Treatment with ORENCIA(R) (Abatacept)

... sleep disturbance, drowsiness, and sleep problems index I and Index II. Sleep problems index I and II are summary scores based on the mean of ... group (p-value less than 0.0001) sleep problems index I was -9.5 in the ORENCIA group and -1.4 in the ...

Phase 3 Data Show New Anti-TNF, Golimumab, Significantly Improved Arthritis, Skin and Nail Manifestations in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis

... percent reduction in Psoriasis Area and Severity index [PASI 75] in patients with baseline body surface ... three percent, and the Nail Psoriasis Severity index [NAPSI]). Golimumab, Centocor Inc. and ... Spondylitis Enthesitis Score (MASES) index modified for Psoriatic Arthritis; 34 percent ...

New Risk Factor for Heart Disease Identified in Very Young Children, According to Study at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions

... Cincinnati Children's Researcher Says 'Body Mass index (BMI) Rebound Age' Can Predict Heart Disease ... to begin measuring and monitoring body mass index (BMI) in children as young as 3 or 4 years old. ... the ages of 4 and 7. At this time, body mass index reaches its lowest point and then begins to rise. ...

Studies Show Body Mass Index Has No Effect on Resolution and Healing of GERD Symptoms

... Doses Regardless of Body Mass index - PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ ... should remain the same.(1)(2) Body Mass index (BMI) measures body fat by comparing a person's ... is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability index (Global) as well as the FTSE4Good Index. In the ...

Two-Year Data Show Patients Receiving SIMPONI(TM) (golimumab) Experienced Sustained Improvement in Signs and Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis

... at baseline (n=296) were evaluated for Psoriatic Area and Severity index (PASI) responses. Of the 296 patients who had at least three percent BSA ... through two years as measured by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology index (BASMI). Improvements in Mental Component Summary (MCS) and Physical ...

PROTECT-1 Phase II/III Induction-Stage Results for ChemoCentryx's Traficet-EN(TM) Presented in Oral Session at DDW 2009 Conference

... as defined by a decrease from baseline in the Crohn's Disease Activity index (CDAI) score of at least 70 points over the course of 12 weeks; the more ... evidence of improvement based on the Crohn's Disease Endoscopic index of Severity (CDEIS) was observed in the 500 mg QD group compared to ...

Study Reported Tadalafil Taken Once Daily Improved Erectile Function in Men with ED and Sexual Quality of Life in Couples

... who had adequate sexual function as measured by the Female Sexual Function index (FSFI). Male candidates were excluded from the study if they: 1) had ... Subjects were evaluated throughout the study using the International index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Erectile Function (EF) Domain,(1) Sexual ...

ARVO, AOS: Large Study of Lacrisert(R) Dry Eye Insert;

... PM). As reported by Dr. Koffler, mean ocular surface disease index (OSDI) total scores for patients in the study significantly improved by ... to fill out a questionnaire that included the ocular surface disease index (OSDI), a validated measure of quality of life. Patients were trained on ...

Obesity Associated With Higher Risk for Urinary Tract Infections

... Anthony Y. Smith, MD, an AUA spokesman. "Patients with elevated body mass index should be vigilant about urologic health because even the most simple of ... A; Steele, K; Makary, M; Matlaga, B. The effect of increasing body mass index on urinary tract infection. J Urol, suppl. 2009: 181, 4, abstract 395. ...

Cymbalta(R) Significantly Reduced Osteoarthritis Knee Pain in New Study

... patients, as measured by the Western Ontario and McMaster Osteoarthritis index (WOMAC). In this study, patients on duloxetine did not show statistically ... months, knee arthroscopy within the past year or joint replacement of the index knee at anytime. Patients were randomized to duloxetine (n=128) or placebo ...

Nebulized Perforomist(TM) Inhalation Solution Provided Prolonged Bronchodilation and Increased Patient Satisfaction Compared to Albuterol/Ipratropium MDI

... satisfaction/preference survey. In this trial, baseline dyspnea index results at Day 1 were similar between treatments for all subjects and for age, gender and severity subgroups. Transition dyspnea index results at Day 14 indicated that two weeks of treatment with either ...

New Analyses Indicate that Divigel(R) (estradiol gel) 0.1% Is a Valuable Option for Certain Postmenopausal Women With Hot Flashes

... used the same patient population to investigate the effect of body mass index (less than or equal to 30, > 30) and BMI plus Divigel(R) (1.0 g/day, 0.5 ... frequency and severity of hot flashes. Results indicated that body mass index had a significant interaction with treatment on both the frequency (P ...

Body Contouring Surgery Risk Rises with Increased Body Mass Index

... between complications of body contouring surgery and body mass index has confirmed an increase in the occurrence of such complications with ... from 1993 and 2002. Patients were categorized based on their body mass index (BMI), clinical degree of being overweight, into groups including ideal ...

Azor(TM) Reduces Blood Pressure in Difficult to Treat Special Populations

... people of African and Hispanic/Latino decent, people with high body mass index (BMI) and those with diabetes. The subgroup analyses were based on data ... to 30/19 mm Hg in non-Hispanic/non-Latino. BMI: A higher body mass index (BMI) often makes it more difficult for patients with hypertension to ...

AviaraDx Confirms That Combination of Two Molecular Biomarkers Improves Prediction of Disease Recurrence in Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients

... of recurrence risk. The article, "A Five-Gene Molecular Grade index and HOXB13:IL17BR Are Complementary Prognostic Factors in Early Stage ... endocrine benefit in breast cancer; and Aviara MGI(SM), a molecular grade index to objectively measure tumor grade. Aviara H/I and Aviara MGI are ...

FDA Accepts Investigational New Drug Application for ARI-2243 and a First in Man Clinical Trial Set to Begin During the First Half of 2008

... inhibitor, possessing superior preclinical efficacy and a high therapeutic index established in nonclinical toxicology testing. In addition to significant ... selectivity and are believed to contribute to a favorable therapeutic index in animals.(3) About Arisaph Arisaph, located in Boston, ...

LAP-BAND(R) System Weight-Loss Surgery Associated With More Than 70 Percent Reduced Risk of Death in People With Severe Obesity

... groups of people who were between 37 and 70 years of age with a Body Mass index (BMI) of 35 kg/m2 or greater: A LAP-BAND(R) System group, which included ... by the FDA in June 2001 for severely obese adults with a Body Mass index (BMI) of 40 or more or for adults with a BMI of at least 35 plus at least ...

New Anti-TNF Golimumab Significantly Reduced Signs and Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis According to Phase 3 Study Findings

... six months as measured by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional index (BASFI). Golimumab, Centocor Inc. and Schering-Plough ... activity as measured by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity index (BASDAI 50), a standard measure for assessing ankylosing spondylitis ...

Groundbreaking Study Proves Personalized Diet Based on Genetics Leads to Significant Advances in Long Term Weight Management and Blood Glucose Levels

... such as age, gender, frequency of clinical visits and Body Mass index (BMI), during their initial clinical visit. After monitoring patients ... followed a traditional weight management program involving a low glycemic index Mediterranean diet, recommended exercise routines and regular follow-up ...

Promising Phase 3 Trial Results Show Novel Biologic Therapy Ustekinumab (CNTO 1275) Significantly Improved Psoriasis

... endpoint of the study, as measured by the Psoriasis Area and Severity index (PASI 75). Importantly, findings also showed that following one additional ... receiving placebo. At week four, according to the Dermatology Life Quality index (DLQI), a 10-item questionnaire that measures the impact of psoriasis on ...

Regular Yoga Practice Is Associated With Mindful Eating

... surprising considering that the study sample intentionally consisted of people more physically active than the U.S. population in general. Body-mass index was lower among participants who practiced yoga as compared to those who did not (an average of 23.1 vs. 25.8, respectively). Higher scores on ...

Wyeth Reports Publication of Phase 3 Data for Bazedoxifene/Conjugated Estrogens, an Investigational Compound Being Studied for the Treatment of Menopausal Symptoms

... year. Secondary end points included bone mineral density (BMD) at two years, menopausal vasomotor symptoms at four and 12 weeks, vaginal maturation index at six months, menopause-related quality of life measures, and overall safety and tolerability. The results were published concurrently across four ...

Cardica Announces Publication of Pivotal PAS-Port(R) Proximal Anastomosis System Clinical Trial Results

... technique for the other, for a total of 440 randomized grafts. Patients were scheduled to receive a follow-up angiogram nine months after their index procedure to determine patency (or degree of openness of the vein graft) for both the PAS-Port and control grafts. Over 90 percent of the patients ...

Exenatide Once Weekly Provided Superior Glucose Control Compared to Lantus(R) in Head-to-Head DURATION-3 Study

... adults with previously diagnosed diabetes." JAMA : 291(3), January 21, 2004. (v) Bays HE, Chapman RH, Grandy S. The relationship of body mass index to diabetes mellitus, hypertension and dyslipidaemia: comparison of data from two national surveys. Int J Clin Pract . 2007;61:737-47. (vi) ...

Analysis of Edoxaban Phase II Data Provides Insight Into Reduced Bleeding Events Seen in Once-Daily Dosing

... development at Daiichi Sankyo Pharma Development. About the Phase IIb Safety Study A total of 1,146 patients with AF with a CHADS2 index greater than or equal to 2 were enrolled in the initial Phase II study for three months. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either one of ...

Ipsogen Reports Incorporation of the Genomic Grade in the 2009 St. Gallen International Consensus Meeting on the Primary Treatment of Early Breast Cancer

... drivers in treatment decision, and several carefully validated and widely used treatment decision algorithms, such as the Nottingham Prognostic index (NPI) or Adjuvant On Line (AOL), use grade in their risk calculation. Tumoral grade is currently assessed by histological methods such as ...

Is Obesity an Oral Bacterial Disease?

... D. Groppo, S. Halem and E. Carpino measured salivary bacterial populations of overweight women. Saliva was collected from 313 women with a body mass index between 27 and 32, and bacterial populations were measured by DNA probe analysis. Levels in this group were compared with data from a population of ...

Alcon Commences Phase 2 Clinical Trial of NovaBay's NVC-422 for Viral Conjunctivitis

... have been demonstrated to be effective against bacteria in biofilms, which render most antibiotics ineffective. Aganocides have a broad therapeutic index while providing a high degree of potency, good tolerability as well as dosing versatility and flexibility. About Alcon Alcon, Inc. is the ...