Fluid in Medical News

Summer heat increases risk of amniotic fluid level deficiency, Ben-Gurion University study reveals

BEER-SHEVA, ISRAEL -- July 30, 2009 Pregnant women have a higher incidence of insufficient amniotic fluid levels (oligohydramnios) in the summer months due to dehydration, according to a study conducted by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU). The retrospective population-b...

Sartorius Stedim Biotech Partners With Cell Culture Media Specialist SAFC Biosciences(R) to Provide World-Class Fluid Management and Liquid/Powder System Solutions

Global agreement strengthens customized manufacturing solutions for upstream and downstream processing and moves the 'disposable factory' closer to reality GOETTINGEN, Germany and ST. LOUIS, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sartorius Stedim Biotech (Euronext: DIM), and SAFC B...

Brain Imaging (MRI/PET) and Measurements of Proteins in Spinal Fluid May Improve Alzheimer's Prediction and Diagnosis

VIENNA, Austria, July 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Changes in the brain measured with MRI and PET scans, combined with memory tests and detection of risk proteins in body fluids, may lead to earlier and more accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's, according to new research reported toda...

Cerebrospinal fluid shows Alzheimer's disease deterioration much earlier

It is possible to determine which patients run a high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and the dementia associated with it, even in patients with minimal memory impairment. This has been shown by recent research at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The results hav...

New Clinical Study Finds Masimo Rainbow SET(R) Pulse CO-Oximetry(TM) Accurate in the Noninvasive Monitoring of Fluid Status During Surgery

UCSF Researchers Presented Study Data Demonstrating the Unique Ability of Masimo PVI(TM) to Reflect Acute Changes in Intravascular Fluid Volume at the International Anesthesia Research Society 83rd Scientific Congress IRVINE, Calif.,, March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Masimo (Nasdaq: MASI...

Spinal fluid proteins signal Lou Gehrig's disease

High levels of certain proteins in the spinal fluid could signal the onset of Lou Gehrig's disease, according to researchers. The discovery of these biomarkers may lead to diagnostic kits for early diagnosis, accurately measuring the progression of the disease and monitoring the effects of treatme...

Chemstar Corporation Responds to Industry Demand by Developing an All-In-One Bodily Fluid Clean-Up Kit

Company cites food industry's heightened concern about norovirus as the driving force behind its new product ATLANTA, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Someone unexpectedly becomes sick in a crowded grocery store. An employee cuts his hand while cleaning equipment in a food processing p...

Enovate IT Announces Fluid - a New Movement in Wall Arms

The next-generation in articulating wall mounted arms that offer a space-saving solution without compromising the space and freedom of the clinicians unique work environment. Ferndale, MI (PRWEB) October 2, 2008 -- http://www.enovateit.com [EnovateIT] proudly announces ...

MS patients have higher spinal fluid levels of suspicious immune molecule

St. Louis, Sept. 29, 2008 A protein that helps keep immune cells quiet is more abundant in the spinal fluid of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), further boosting suspicion that the protein, TREM-2, may be an important contributor to the disease. More of an immune-control protein might see...

Navilyst Medical Announces Global Debut Today : Former Boston Scientific Business Units Combine to Lead Fluid Management and Vascular Access Markets

Navilyst Medical, formerly Boston Scientific’s Fluid Management and Vascular Access businesses, today announced its new company name following the February 2008 acquisition by Avista Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on growth-oriented healthcare, energy and media companies. ...

Boston Scientific Completes Sale of Fluid Management and Venous Access Businesses to Avista Capital Partners

NATICK, Mass., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX ) today announced that it has completed the sale of its Fluid Management and Venous Access businesses to Avista Capital Partners for $425 million in cash. The sale follows the definitive agreement announ...

Parkway Clinical Laboratories Expands Management Team to Support a National Growth Strategy Centered on Oral Fluid Drug Screening

BENSALEM, Pa., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Parkway Clinical Laboratories (http://www.parkwayclinical.com ), a national, full-service, CLIA-certified clinical reference laboratory located in Bensalem, Pa., has expanded its management team by naming Mats Sanden, M.D., as medical director, Masood Hai...

Boston Scientific Agrees To Sell Fluid Management and Venous Access Businesses to Avista Capital Partners for $425 Million

NATICK, Mass. and NEW YORK, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX ) and Avista Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm, today jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Avista will acquire from Boston Scientific its Fluid M...

Breaking Study: Masimo Pleth Variability Index (PVI) Shown Effective in Noninvasive Detection of Changes in Ventricular Preload and Fluid Volume

Most recent addition to Masimo Rainbow SET platform seen as having potential clinical application for the noninvasive detection of hypovolemia and fluid responsiveness monitoring SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Masimo, the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry and ...

Large Fluid Intake Won’t Help to Keep Cool for Marathon Runner

Gulping down several litres of water to keep oneself cool may not be a best option, as large fluid intake won’t make much difference, warns scientists for marathon runners//. With today's temperatures expected to reach 19 degrees, the average runner will potentially lose almost a litre of sweat...

Ear Fluid Does Not Impair Development

Parents of healthy infants and young children with persistent fluid in the middle ear// need not worry about developmental outcomes, suggests a recent study. It is generally believed that ear fluid has to be removed as it hinders development in children. But this study suggests that insertin...

Inflammation in Amniotic Fluid Detected

Researchers have found that a score that measures the proteomic profile of amniotic fluid may predict inflammation before delivery. // Researchers from Yale University, led by Catalin Buhimschi, have previously identified a set of four protein markers that were closely associated with inflamma...

Protein ‘Fingerprint’ in Spinal Fluid Could Spot Alzheimer’s Disese

Scientists collaborating at Cornell University in Ithaca and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City have identified a panel of 23 protein biomarkers// in cerebrospinal fluid that acts as a neurochemical “fingerprint,” which doctors might use someday to identify patients living with Alzheime...

A Novel Method For Measuring Interstitial Fluid Pressure In Cancer Tissues

In normal subcutaneous tissue, the interstitial fluid pressure (IFP) is negative, and so, when the subcutaneous tissue of an animal is exposed, fluid does not seep out. //By contrast, IFP is often increased in tumor tissue and forms a barrier against efficient drug delivery into the tumor. Many...

Study Shows Positive Results for Zestra(R) Feminine Arousal Fluid

Zestra Laboratories announced primary results for its large-scale clinical study examining the potential of its widely available, non-hormonal, non-prescription Zestra(R) Feminine Arousal Fluid for improving the sexual experiences of women. This multi-center study, designed and managed by David M....

ConvaTec Launches Versiva(R) XC(R) Campaign and Best Practice Statement

...f non-adhesive dressing or dressings that have been cut across the central area Griffiths B, Adams S, Kelly S, Shaw H. Retention of fluid and lateral spread in a new gelling foam dressing versus other foam dressings. Poster presented at: 20th Annual Symposium on Advanced Wound Care and t...

Lipo-Flavonoid Launches New Video Testimonial

...rol my tinnitus." "Supplementing with Lipo-Flavonoid in combination with making a few lifestyle changes helped restore Debby's inner ear fluid balance allowing for proper functioning of the hearing nerves, which stopped the ringing," explains Dr. Cheng. I feel great, and I'm enjoyin...

VivaGel(R) Demonstrates Anti-HIV and Herpes Activity Following Human Administration

...aginal administration in women. The clinical study was conducted to assess the antiviral activity of VivaGel(R) (SPL7013 Gel) in cervicovaginal fluid samples (CVS) taken from healthy women immediately, then at 1, 3, 12 and 24 hours after separate vaginal doses of the product. These samples were test...

AquaHydrate, First High Performance Sports Water, Targets So Cal Sports Market With Summer Event Support

...complex than most athletes and consumers are aware. "Dehydration is one of the most challenging and critical issues for serious athletes. Inadequate fluid intake thickens blood, makes the heart pump harder and faster, and steals mental focus and concentration. Muscles receive less oxygen and fatigue pre...

Five Questions About Eczema

... response and environmental factors. (2) Scratching the affected area can lead to more itch, redness, swelling, scaling, cracking, oozing clear fluid and, ultimately, crusting. (3) Eczema is a chronic condition characterized by itchy flares when the inflammation gets worse, and periods when the ski...

URL Pharma Acquires PharmPro Manufacturing Facility and Equipment

...has acquired the assets of PharmPro, a division of fluid Air, Inc. The facility, located in Aurora, Illinoi... 19,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility includes fluid bed technology, enabling water and solvent coating...ease dosage forms. "This acquisition brings fluid bed technology in-house, enabling us to develop an...

Makers of the High-Tech 'Thermal Angel Blood Warmer' Say Lawmakers Should Look for Private Sector Solutions During Health Care Debate

... maker of the high-tech Thermal Angel Blood and IV fluid Infusion Warmer -- is delivering high-impact, low-...ing their own body heat or a cumbersome AC-powered fluid warmer. With a battery-operated Thermal Angel, med...nly 30 seconds to set up and start delivering warm fluid in either a battlefield or commercial healthcare s...

CareFusion Issues Update Regarding Previously Disclosed June 12, 2009 Recall of the Alaris(R) System

... one or more failures associated with the Occlusion Warning Message, Syringe Volume Warning Message, Electrostatic Discharge protection circuitry, and fluid Ingress into the device's pumping mechanism. This recall also updates the labeling for the Inter Unit Interface (IUI) connectors on the Alaris(R) Sys...

PLC Systems to Host Second Quarter Conference Call on August 10, 2009

...dial revascularization (TMR) to alleviate symptoms of severe angina. PLC's newest product, RenalGuard((R)) is approved for sale in the EU as a general fluid balancing device. Additional company information can be found at www.plcmed.com . PLC Systems, PLC Medical Systems, PLC, CO2 ( ) Heart La...

Canada Grants PLC Systems First Patent for RenalGuard(R)

...technologies, today announced it has been issued a patent for the real-time fluid balancing capabilities provided by RenalGuard(R) from the Canadian Intellec...C's newest product, RenalGuard, is approved for sale in the EU as a general fluid balancing device. Additional company information can be found at www.plcm...

For Some Kidney Patients, Home Dialysis Is Better

... of two main types of dialysis treatment administered when a person's kidneys are no longer functioning. It uses a machine to remove wastes and excess fluid from the blood. (Peritoneal dialysis, by contrast, uses the lining of the patient's own abdomen as a filtering device.) When home hemodialysis is p...

Is RTA a new potential option for the treatment of hydatid cysts?

...aline or ethanol. It is aimed at causing permanent damage to the endocyst - the thin, delicate, and translucid inner membrane that produces the cystic fluid and generates new larval elements able to expand the infestation. Surgery and PAIR on liver and lung can result in biliary or bronchial fistulae, prom...

Fresh-Meat Additives May Be Dangerous for Kidney Patients

...these minerals. The critical regulation of the body's salt, potassium and acid content is performed by the kidneys, where waste products and excess fluid from the body are removed through the urine. The production of urine helps maintain a stable balance of body chemicals. According to the National Kidn...

Beta-Blockers Tied to Higher Cataract Risk

...beta-blocker therapy is designed to reduce the amount of aqueous humor, the fluid in the interior of the eye. Increased fluid pressure in the eye is believed to cause the damage done in glaucoma, in wh...

Biomarkers May Predict Alzheimer's

... Proteins in spinal fluid may help diagnose disease early, study shows,, ...y News) -- Certain proteins found in cerebrospinal fluid may accurately identify the people with mild cogni...inds. Changes in the chemistry of cerebrospinal fluid have been identified as early signs of Alzheimer's...

Masimo Receives FDA Clearance for New Rainbow(R) Resposable(TM) Sensor System

...usable sensor. The new sensor system provides continuous and noninvasive measurements of hemoglobin (SpHb(TM)), oxygen content (SpOC(TM)), PVI(TM) for fluid responsiveness, and methemoglobin (SpMet((R))), in addition to oxygen saturation (SpO2), perfusion index, and pulse rate - at savings of about 50% com...

OB10 and Memorial Hermann Show How e-Invoicing Program Optimized Accounts Payables and P-Card Spend

...ause of the comfort they feel with touching a live document. But the opportunity OB10 offered in terms of electronic invoice delivery, as well as its fluid integration with workflow, imaging and electronic payment solutions, allowed Memorial Hermann to become a much more cost-effective provider of healthc...

MEDRAD Recognized by the Premier Healthcare Alliance for Commitment to Healthcare Quality Improvement and Innovation

... About MEDRAD, Inc. MEDRAD, Inc. develops, markets and services medical devices used to diagnose and treat disease. Its product offerings include fluid injection systems for radiology and cardiology, endovascular devices for the safe treatment of cardiovascular disease, magnetic resonance-compatible a...

PLC Medical Systems Announces Publication of Care Study Update

...cardial revascularization (TMR) to alleviate symptoms of severe angina. PLC's newest product, RenalGuard, is approved for sale in the EU as a general fluid balancing device. Additional company information can be found at www.plcmed.com . This press release contains "forward-looking" statement...

Life-Saving 'Thermal Angel' Blood Warmer Is Immediately Available For Use By U.S. Troops In Harm's Way

...aid the battery-powered Thermal Angel Blood and IV fluid Warmer is "in stock and immediately available" for... 30-45 seconds to set up and start delivering warm fluid in either a battlefield or commercial healthcare s...been extensively used as the portable blood and IV fluid warmer for Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC...