Daily Archives: February 20, 2012
News for February 20th, 2012.
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FDA Clears ASI’s GenASIs Advanced Imaging for HER-2/neu Analysis
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ASI’s GenASIs automated scanning and image analysis system for detection and quantifying chromosome 17 and the HER-2/neu gene has been cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing in the US
FDA Clears ASI’s GenASIs Advanced Imaging for HER-2/neu Analysis
Targeting the Right Treatment for the Right Patient in Breast Cancer Diagnostics
Carlsbad, Calif., February 20, 2012 – – Applied Spectral Imaging (ASI) announces that ASI’s GenASIs automated scanning and image analysis system for detection and quantifying chromosome 17 and the HER-2/neu gene has been cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing in the US.
Detection and analysis is concluded via Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) in interphase nuclei from formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded human breast cancer tissue specimens.
GenASIs Scan and Analysis is intended for in-vitro diagnostic use as an adjunctive automated enumeration tool to assist the cytogenetics and pathologist to detect amplifications of the HER-2/neu gene in human breast cancer specimens.
With the introduction of GenASIs 7, ASI has broadened its FDA cleared portfolio and now provides 3 major FDA cleared tests: an aiding tool in breast cancer – HER2/neu FISH, CEP XY used to assess effectiveness of bone marrow transplantation in opposite-sex transplants and UroVysion for detection of cells in urine specimens from persons suspected of having bladder cancer.
ASI’s manual and automated scanning platform and image analysis systems enable laboratories to provide highly reliable Her2/neu FISH test results quickly and cost-effectively.
Limor Shiposh, ASI’s Chief Executive Officer said, “We are pleased to have received an additional and important FDA clearance. We plan to expand our portfolio of FDA cleared tools in our GenASIs platform to better serve our customers in achieving more accurate clinical results, quicker and more cost effectively. I am confident that this addition will help further establish ASI as the world leaders in automated and manual FISH imaging and analysis.”
About ASI
Applied Spectral Imaging (ASI) makes patient care better through advanced biomedical imaging.
The GenASIs Automated Imaging Platforms for Genetic and Pathological Analysis are the foundation of ASI’s offering. With superior imaging and analysis capabilities, ASI provides state of the art diagnostic aids, offering cytogeneticists and pathologists accurate analysis. GenASIs enables automated tissue analysis for primary diagnostics, with reproducible and reliable results. GenASIs Hyperspectral with HiSKY® Probes adds a new dimension to biomedical image analysis.
GenASIs is FDA cleared for FISH clinical applications such as UroVysion, HER2/neu, CEP XY and Karyotyping. ASI complies with major regulatory requirements and international quality standards.
ASI is the industry’s leading microscopy imaging solution provider since 1993, with over 30 registered patents in the US, Europe and Japan and over 2,500 systems deployed worldwide. With worldwide offices in the US, Europe and Asia, ASI has built a global network of over 50 distributors.
For More Information Contact –
Mr. Dror Armon, Sales Director
Phone: +1(800) 611-3466
E-mail: Dror@spectral-
www.spectral-
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The GenASIs Automated Pathology Imaging Platforms enable automated tissue analysis for primary diagnostics, with reproducible and reliable results.
ASI is the industry’s leading microscopy imaging solution provider since 1993, with over 2,500 systems deployed worldwide and offices in the US, Europe and Asia. ASI has a global network of over 50 distributors.
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TriCounty Health Integrates LifeWIRE® Mobile Communication Platform to Increase Rural Outreach
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The Tri-County Health Network (Colorado) is now using LifeWIRE’s interactive mobile messaging platform as part of their utilization for outreach to their rural patients with diabetes and other chronic conditions.
LifeWIRE Corp., a leading provider of mobile health management and patient engagement solutions announces that the Tri-County Health Network (Colorado) is now using LifeWIRE’
According to Howard Rosen MBA, CEO, LifeWIRE Corp, “Working with the Tri-County Health Network expands on our reach of engaging underserved communities”
“Over the past 5 years, text messaging has emerged as a popular, ubiquitous and simple communication tool. At Tri-County, we are looking to reach our underserved rural patients with personalized, interactive messaging to help increase patient self-efficacy for personal management of their conditions ,” says Lynn Borup (Executive Director, Tri-County Health Network). Ms. Borup further adds, “This unique form of interactive engagement and connectivity through LifeWIRE is especially important in our low-resource rural areas, where healthcare providers are dispersed over large geographic distances and we are very excited to be working with LifeWIRE to support our patient outreach.
Using LifeWIRE’s automated text and email messaging protocols created by Tri-County, their patient navigators will send motivation messages, remind them to take their medications, help remind them adhere to their treatment plans, check in on them and keep their doctor appointments without direct intervention between appointments, or regular calls.
“LifeWIRE allows medical service providers to seamlessly connect with patients. More importantly, patient/physician connections are made using equipment, technology, and services already owned by virtually every patient; their cell phone. Howard Rosen says. “Our cloud based interactive messaging platform is designed to easily be integrated and customized into the daily routine of program participants enrolled in care management programs.” Rosen continues. “The LifeWIRE platform enables caregivers and their patients to keep the content of the messages timely, fresh and engaging.” LifeWIRE is a patient-driven platform connecting today’s technology with today’s lifestyles.
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Tri-County Health Network (http://www.telluridefoundation.org) is comprised of a group of health care providers in southwest Colorado that are committed to improving the quality and coordination of health and healthcare services in this tri-county region by increasing access to healthcare and integrative health services at lower costs through collaboration and innovation.
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MyBinding.com Partners with ACCO Brands to Distribute New Swingline Stack-and-Shred Series
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MyBinding.com, a division of Information Management Services, is now selling the revolutionary Stack-and-Shred series paper shredders from Swingline.
HILLSBORO, OR, February 17, 2012 – MyBinding.com, a growing Inc. 5000 company, is now offering a fresh new style of paper shredding machines by Swingline, the all-new Stack-and-Shred series.
MyBinding.com had a great year in 2011 with impressive growth and placement on Inc. Magazine’s list of the 5000 fastest growing private companies in America. A key component in their success is the consistent addition of new products to their website. In January, they partnered with Acco Brands to begin selling the latest line of Swingline paper shredders, the Stack-and-Shred series.
“We are really excited to offer the Stack-and-Shred machines,” said Jeff McRitchie, MyBinding.com’s Vice President of Marketing. “They are different from any other paper shredders we carry and offer a unique shredding experience.”
The first Stack-and-Shred model, the 100X, was one of the first shredders to successfully automate paper shredding by allowing the user to insert up to 100 sheets of 20lb paper into the hopper and leave while the shredder did the work. With positive reactions to the 100X, Swingline expanded the Stack-and-Shred line to include both larger and smaller models, appealing to a wider customer base.
Swingline falls under the umbrella of Acco Brands. Known as ABD on the New York Stock Exchange, Acco has been enjoying a banner year, with consistently increasing stocks over the last four months. Other well-known brands that are a part of Acco Brands in addition to Swingline include GBC, Daytimer, Kensington, and Wilson Jones.
Swingline is probably best known for high quality staplers and other small office supply items. However, Swingline has jumped into the shredder industry with both feet after introducing these revolutionary new shredders. The Stack-and-Shred line offers faster, easier shredding that let a user load the feed and walk away.
“The Stack-and-Shred machines are highly convenient to have in a busy office,” said McRitchie. “It’s more efficient to place a large stack of papers into the machine and let it do the work for you.”
Stack-and-Shred machines all offer a level three security rating and have a minimum of a one year manufacturer’s warranty; larger devices have longer warranty coverage. Their names tell the number of sheets they can accept at once – 60X, 80X, 100X, etc. Each device also offers a manual bypass for the infrequent shredding of oversized documents and thicker paper stocks and can also handle staples, paper clips, and credit cards. The 250X and 500X models, the largest two of the Stack-and-Shred line, provide the additional benefit of a slot for the shredding of CDs.
MyBinding.com is a division of Information Management Services, LLC. The company is based in Hillsboro, Oregon, and offers the Internet’s largest selection of binding equipment, shredders, and document finishing devices and supplies. For more information, they can be reached at 1-800-944-4573 . Their blog, located at http://www.MyBindingBlog.com, also contains information about the company and the products they sell.
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