US FDA issues White Paper on
automatic identification of medical devices
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a White Paper giving a
general overview of some of the most prevalent technologies for automatic
identification of medical devices. 31 August 2005
Implantable heart monitor automatically alerts
via satellite
A new FDA-approved defibrillator can automatically send a signal to a doctor
via wireless satellite transmission if a patient’s heart beats abnormally or
if the device malfunctions. 31 August 2005
Toshiba to supply five 64-slice CT scanners to
BMI Healthcare
BMI Healthcare has ordered five state-of-the-art Aquilion 64-slice CT
scanners from Toshiba in a deal worth £7.5m. The machines will be installed
in five of the company's hospitals in England from August 2005, the first
being at The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle. 25 August 2005
Huntleigh acquires analysis and monitoring
business of Viasys Healthcare
Huntleigh Technology plc acquired the assets of the cardiovascular and
obstetric analysis and monitoring business of VIASYS Healthcare Inc,
originally bought from Oxford Instruments, for a cash consideration of £4
million. 24 August 2005
UK and Ireland hospitals can get imaging
equipment for no capital outlay
Xograph Healthcare Finance is an innovative capital finance solution that
enables hospitals to acquire new imaging equipment for a low monthly cost.
23 August 2005
Medtronic reports record first quarter revenues
of $2.7 billion
Medtronic recorded first quarter fiscal year 2006 (ended July 29, 2005)
revenues of $2.690 billion, a 15% increase over the $2.346 billion recorded
in the first quarter of fiscal year 2005. 20 August 2005
Trial of gastric electrical stimulation
for treatment of obesity in diabetes patients
Medtronic has announced that it is conducting a feasibility trial, called
ASSIST (Appetite Suppression Induced by Stimulation Trial), to test the
safety and efficacy of gastric electrical stimulation (GES) for the
treatment of obesity in patients with type 2 diabetes. 20 August 2005
Medtronic acquires gastric electrical
stimulator manufacturer Transneuronix
Medtronic has completed the acuisition of Transneuronix, Inc., a privately
held medical device company focused on therapies designed to treat obesity
by electrical stimulation of the stomach. 20 August 2005
Cardiac care at Royal Brompton boosted by
Siemens cardiac CT system
To fulfil the demand for more complex cardiac care, the Royal Brompton
Hospital in London has commissioned the first Siemens Biplane Cardiac CT
System with flat plate detectors in England. 19 August 2005
Zonare releases first upgrade to z.one
ultrasound system
Four months after releasing its z.one ultrasound system onto the market,
Zonare Medical Systems, Inc., has released its first major upgrade. The new
release features advancements in 2D imaging, colour and power Doppler
performance, Dual Screen imaging and significant additions to network
connectivity. 19 August 2005
Functional MRI is new tool in early diagnosis
of bronchial asthma
A
new method for detailed diagnosis of bronchial asthma using functional
magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI or fMR) has been developed by the
University Clinic in Erlangen and Siemens. The new method measures the
actual ventilation of the lungs as well as precisely locates pathological
areals.
17 August 2005
Nanotechnology gives unexplainable boost to MRI
scan contrast agents
Carbon nanotubes one billionth of a meter in diameter have become an
unexpected source of highly effective contrast agents for enhancing MRI
scans. The new agents — dubbed gadonanotubes because they encase the toxic
metal gadolinium — are 40 times better than other contrast agents currently
in use. 17 August 2005
New laser therapy for tendon and muscle
injuries
MLS (Multiwave Locked System) is a new therapy based on the transfer of high
quality laser energy to injured body tissues. 14 August 2005
CT scan radiation dose can be reduced by small
changes in technique
A study published in the August 2005 issue of the American Journal of
Roentgenology shows that two minor changes in technique could make a major
difference in the radiation dose used in survey CT scans. The radiation dose
in a survey scan can be as high as that of four chest X-rays. 14 August 2005
Acquisition of Sensant gives Siemens access to
advanced ultrasound technology
The acquisition of Sensant Corp by Siemens Siemens Medical Solutions
Ultrasound Division in June will enable it to develop higher quality
ultrasound imaging systems based on Sensant's propriety Silicon Ultrasound
technology. 14 August 2005
Brain pacemaker developers win Erwin
Schrödinger Prize
Researchers from Cologne University and the Research Centre Jülich have won
the 2005 Erwin Schrödinger Prize for the development of a brain pacemaker
for treating neurological disorders. 14 August 2005
Research into Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
boosted by Harvard collaboration with GE Healthcare
The Harvard Center for Neurodegeneration & Repair (HCNR) will use GE
Healthcare’s state-of-the-art cellular imaging system, the IN Cell Analyzer,
to research the human central nervous system and neurodegenerative diseases
such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. 12 August 2005
Finnish healthcare network chooses Agfa
radiology and PACS system
Finnish healthcare IT company Medi-IT Oy has chosen a RIS/PACS (radiology
information system/picture archiving and communication system) solution from
Agfa HealthCare Business Group for the KAAPO project in South Eastern
Finland. 12 August 2005
Philips completes takeover of Stentor
Philips Medical Systems, has completed the takeover of PACS supplier Stentor
Inc in a move designed to strengthen Philips position as a primary supplier
of technology to the healthcare information technology (IT) market. The
acquisition makes Philips the number 2 supplier of picture archiving and
communications systems (PACS) globally. 10 August 2005
Philips reported solid growth for Medical
Systems in second quarter
Philips recorded net income of €983
million (€0.78 per share), compared with
net income of €616 million (€0.48 per share) in the corresponding period of
2004. Solid growth at Medical Systems and Lighting was offset by declines at
Semiconductors and Mobile Display Systems (MDS). 4 August 2005
GE and Virginia University to develop minimally
invasive surgery techniques
GE Healthcare has signed an agreement with the University of Virginia Health
System (UVa) to develop new, minimally invasive surgery techniques for the
brain and spine. Using GE Healthcare's surgical navigation tools, doctors at
UVa will research less invasive methods of therapeutic and surgical
intervention. 4 August 2005
Definiens expands image intelligence business
to US
The Munich-based advanced image intelligence solutions supplier, Definiens
AG, has opened a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Definiens Inc. to cater for
the increased demand for its products and solutions. 4 August 2005
July 2005 >>
Now
2008
Dec |
Nov |
Oct |
Sep |
Aug |
Jul |
Jun |
May |
Apr |
Mar |
Feb |
Jan
2007
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec
2006
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec
2005
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec
|