Panasonic Healthcare | CardioNexus

The CardioHealth Station is designed to allow doctors, nurses or their assistants to scan patients for hidden plaque buildup and increased thickness in the artery wall, common signs of cardiovascular disease risk. The device is non-invasive and painless, and the scan is completed in minutes, with results available immediately.

Panasonic Healthcare, a Japan-based division of Secaucus, N.J.-based Panasonic, has developed several diagnostic systems, including devices to measure blood glucose, ultrasounds and hearing. The company recently announced a collaboration with the Texas Medical Center and Fairway Medical Technologies of Houston to develop new technologies for the early detection of heart disease and cancer, as well as new home healthcare tools.

CardioNexus, based in Houston, launched its flagship CardioHealth Station in November 2010

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Genova Diagnostics

Genova Diagnostics is a global specialty clinical laboratory, pioneering a systems approach in the personalized treatment and prevention of chronic illnesses. Genova specializes in comprehensive tests that combine standard and revolutionary testing methods to provide a more complete understanding of the body’s unique biological systems. Such tests include cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and nutritional assessments. These diagnostic tests help identify problems before chronic conditions and diseases develop, assisting SignatureMD physicians diagnose the root cause of patients’ symptoms and preserving their long-term health. Easy-to-read color graphic reports facilitate physician-patient communication and development of a personalized approach for optimal health.

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Life Line Screening

Life Line Screening is the leading provider of preventive health screenings in the nation. Using advanced technology, Life Line Screening can test for serious conditions that lead to serious health issues like stroke, heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. The screenings are easy, painless, affordable, convenient and require very little or no preparation. Life Line Screening’s highly trained technologists use state-of-the-art ultrasound screening equipment for lab-accurate results and finger-stick tests for blood screenings. In partnering with SignatureMD physicians, you will be introduced to otherwise potentially unrecognizable health issues and will become empowered to take control of your health. Adding these screenings to your regimen can help you and your doctor make more informed decisions about your long-term health. Read More on Life Line Screening.

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Navigenics

You can now take a new look at your health with powerful genetic insights. Navigenics genetic analysis services make it easy for you to uncover your genetic predispositions for conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancers to ultimately help you personalize your health strategies. Through Navigenics revolutionary testing, you can also learn if certain medications work with your genetic makeup, helping you and your doctor choose medications that are safer and more effective. With Navigenics, you receive access to your personalized genetic information and tools through a secure, online account, as well as support from a board-certified Navigenics genetic counselor who can help you and your doctor best understand these genetic insights. In selecting a SignatureMD physician, you will gain access to this life-altering service.

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