RALEIGH, N.C.–Valencell, an innovator in mobile health and fitness technology, today announced a partnership with Samsin, Innotec Co., Ltd., a Korea-based leading headset contract manufacturer for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Samsin is now an approved contract manufacturer of earbuds powered by PerformTek sensor technology. This relationship enables licensees of Valencell’s patented sensor technology to use Samsin as their contract manufacturer and accelerate their time to market. Samsin will help Valencell’s licensees design, develop, test and manufacture their products. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) LipoScience, Inc., an in-vitro diagnostic company advancing patient care in cardiovascular, metabolic and other diseases using an innovative and proprietary platform based on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology, recognizes a presentation of clinical data which suggests that type 2 diabetics with low non-HDL and low LDL cholesterol may carry residual risk of a cardiac event based on high LDL particle numbers. The data was presented at the 2011 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, now underway in Orlando, Florida. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) Davis Plastic Surgery, PLLC, announced today that they are the first plastic surgery office in the Raleigh-Durham area to offer CoolSculpting by Zeltiq. This non-invasive fat reduction process is FDA-approved and supplements the body sculpting options offered by the practice. (more…)

(Winston-Salem, N.C.) As part of an ongoing initiative to inspire and support the next generation of innovators in the Forsyth County community, Cook Medical, the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber’s Technology Council are proud to announce the third annual Cook Medical Innovation Award. Open to organizations, companies and individuals, the award will be given to the most outstanding locally developed and novel technologies that positively affect society. The award will be recognized on November 30, 2011 at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. (more…)

(Rural Hall, N.C.) Filligent Limited has received unprecedented FDA clearance for its range of BioFriend™ BioMask™ (Series A) surgical facemasks. Market clearance was granted under a new medical device classification for anti-microbial surgical facemasks, “OUK,” created by the FDA to accommodate Filligent’s innovations in infection control and respiratory protection. Being awarded the “OUK” medical device classification marks a first for the USA and a first for Filligent. It is also a first for the global healthcare industry, marking a new era in infection control and medical and work-pattern innovations. (more…)

(Birmingham, Ala. & Winston-Salem, N.C.) An industry-first collaboration is bringing together cardiovascular testing company Atherotech Diagnostics Lab (www.Atherotech.com) and diabetes testing company GlycoMark (www.GlycoMark.com). The collaboration calls for the two companies to jointly commercialize the VAP® (Vertical Auto Profile) Cholesterol Test with the GlycoMark® diabetes test. (more…)

(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) Galaxy Diagnostics, Inc., whose patented technology provides physicians and veterinarians with the most sensitive Bartonella testing available, graduated from First Flight Venture Center this week.  Galaxy will be opening a new clinical testing laboratory at Alexandria Innovation Center in RTP later this month. The move marks a significant milestone for Galaxy Diagnostics. The team has been housed at First Flight Venture Center, the leading incubator in the Triangle, since inception in 2009. (more…)

(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) NCTechNews, North Carolina’s technology news source, will be blogging live from the BIO International Convention in Washington, D.C. June 27-30 to cover major trends affecting the life sciences community. The BIO International Convention is the largest global event of its kind, attracting the biggest names in biotech and featuring keynotes and sessions from key policymakers, scientists, CEOs, and celebrities, and the world’s largest biotechnology exhibition - the BIO Exhibition. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) eCast Corporation, a leader in electronic medical records (EMR) software and clinical integration products and services, and kloudtrack®, a leader in Information Exchange (IE) and governance/risk/compliance (GRC) technologies, today announced a strategic relationship at the SIIA All About the Cloud conference in San Francisco, CA. This partnership will enable customers in healthcare/medical, pharmaceutical and related life science sectors to exploit the best of both companies’ core strengths through coordinated marketing, sales and services activities. (more…)

(Greensboro, N.C.) No one likes to talk about it, but nasty bugs such as Norovirus, MRSA, Clostridium difficile (C. diff) and others can contaminate hospital rooms and remain there even after thorough room cleanings by trained hospital staff. However, Moses Cone Health System is the first in North Carolina to use a high-tech germ killer called the Xenex PX-UV disinfection system. The device uses ultraviolet light and can disinfect a patient room in less than eight minutes. (more…)

(Wilmington, N.C.) Myotonology®, the pioneer of microcurrent facial rejuvenation, is changing the face of the skin care industry with the introduction of two newly enhanced Myotonology® devices - the Med Myo for certified health care professionals, and the Spa Myo for spa and salon owners. Myotonology® is a patented microcurrent technology and therapy regimen that uses topically applied electric impulses to reduce the visible signs of aging. (more…)

(Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C.) North Carolina’s leader in home medical equipment advocacy and education, NCAMES, is mobilizing its membership base to support efforts led by Rep. Sue Myrick (R - NC, 9th District) to have the Federal government address fatal flaws in a bidding program affecting thousands of seniors and patients in need beginning in January 2011. The bidding program decides which home medical equipment companies can service patients who use Medicare to pay for their equipment. (more…)