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Nexstim’s navigated brain stimulation for
neurosurgery planning receives FDA approval
Nexstim Oy, a medical device company has received US FDA appproval for
its navigated brain stimulation system for use in the assessment of the
primary motor cortex for pre-procedural planning. 17 Dec 2009
Siemens Acuson P10 handheld ultrasound
evaluated for range of clinical applications
An evaluation of the Acuson P10 ultrasound system from Siemens
Healthcare suggests that use of the handheld unit may reduce the number
of people referred for full ultrasound examinations. 17 December 2009
Garment-based electrotherapy system for
recovery from knee conditions
Mobilis Rolyan has launched in the UK a garment-based EMS (electrical
muscle stimulation) system, the Kneehab, which is designed to treat
thigh muscle wastage, or quadriceps atrophy. 17 Dec 2009
ATS Medical gains CE approval for ATS 3f
Enable aortic valve
platform that combines the novel 3f tubular pericardial valve design
with its superior hemodynamic profiles and a self-expanding frame to
hold the valve in its optimal position. 17 Dec 2009
Sigma-Aldrich launches 'What's Your
Favorite Gene?' application On Facebook
The application provides a platform that can enable scientists and
researchers to network with each other and facilitate discussion based
on their favourite genes, identifiable via gene functionality and
biological pathways. 17 Dec 2009
First patient in China implanted with
rechargeable neurostimulator for chronic pain
A 62-year-old man from Shenzhen, Guangdong province has become the first
patient in China to be implanted with St Jude Medical's Eon
neurostimulator, a rechargeable device used to help manage chronic pain.
17 Dec 2009
Zyomyx point-of-care test selected for
initiative to treat HIV/AIDS patients in developing countries
Zyomyx, Inc. has announced that its readerless CD4 point-of-care (POC)
technology was selected by Imperial College London’s CD4 Initiative as
the best-performing point-of-care test method for measuring CD4 T-cell
count in HIV/AIDS patients. 17 December 2009
Leica releases new digital camera for
fluorescence applications
The detection and documentation of low light fluorescence signals in
live cell experiments is a particular challenge for digital cameras. To
meet this demand, Leica Microsystems has added the new Leica DFC345 FX
to its portfolio of powerful digital cameras. 17 December 2009
World first cartilage treatment at UK
hospital
Spire Alexandra Hospital in Kent is providing a groundbreaking new
treatment for cartilage defects — the first of its kind worldwide.
The treatment enables damaged cartilage to be replaced by a specially
developed purified atelocollagen gel. 17 Dec 2009
Blood clot prevention measures will prevent
25,000 UK hospital deaths a year
The UK Department of Health (DH) has made venous thromboembolism (VTE)
prevention mandatory for NHS trusts in the Operating Framework for the
NHS in 2010/11. 17 Dec 2009
Lung cancer and melanoma genomes decoded
Research teams led by the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute have achieved
the first comprehensive analyses of these two cancer genomes.. 16 Dec
2009
3-D modelling of heart enables robotic surgery on beating heart
A team at the Montpellier Laboratory of Informatics in France has
developed a computerized 3D model that allows surgeons to use robotics
to operate on a beating heart. 15 Dec 2009
Faster flu vaccine
production process based on insect cells
A researcher at Wageningen University has developed an alternative
process for producing large quantities of safe and effective vaccines at
over twice the usual speed based on using insect cells in bioreactors
instead of fertilised chicken’s eggs. 15 December 2009
European 'incubator' to accelerate medical
device development launched
The European Medical Device Accelerator (MDA) based at the Science Park
next to Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland,
aims to accelerate the development of revolutionary medical device
technology ideas in Europe. 15 Dec 2009
Sagentia helps reduce cost of
pharmaceutical production in UK
Sagentia, part of a consortium led by GlaxoSmithKline, is delivering a
step change improvement in advanced secondary pharmaceutical
manufacturing in the UK. 15 Dec 2009
Lifebridge gains FDA clearance for
cardio-pulmonary support device
German-based Lifebridge AG has received clearance from the US FDA for a
compact, lightweight, mobile heart-lung machine, a first for any
manufacturer worldwide. 15 Dec 2009
Aerotel launches wireless telehealth
systems for remote patient monitoring
Aerotel Medical Systems, a global supplier of advanced remote monitoring
solutions for personal telehealth and telecare, has launched new
innovative wireless telehealth and homecare solutions. 15 Dec 2009
Nicast announces plans to launch NovaMesh
Intra-abdominal hernia mesh in Europe in 2010
NovaMesh is the first intra-abdominal hernia mesh to utilize the special
properties of electrospun nanofabric. 15 Dec 2009
B2B matchmaker for the pharmaceutical
industry launched
Pharmatching.com, a new outsourcing portal for the life sciences and
pharmaceutical industry matches the demand against the supply of all
services to be outsourced in the pharmaceutical industry and of active
pharmaceutical ingredients. 15 Dec 2009
Siemens echocardiography suite captures
full-volume heart image in one beat
This new release of the Acuson SC2000 system features unique
technologies and applications that improve diagnostic confidence and
workflow in echocardiography to deliver vastly more diagnostic
information than today’s conventional systems. 9 Dec 2009
GE
develops wearable RFID sensor to detect airborne chemical agents
GE Global Research has been awarded US$2 million to develop wearable
RFID sensors to alert people to the presence of environmental chemical
agents in the air and signs of disease present in exhaled breath. 9 Dec
2009
iMDsoft launches MVexpress anaesthesia
system for European market
It supports and enhances the workflow from pre-op through intra-op to
the post anaesthesia care unit and generates a billable anaesthesia
record. 9 December 2009
Use of implantable cardiac devices in
Europe doubles, but uptake variable
The use of implantable devices for the treatment of heart failure
increased "enormously" in Europe between the years 2004 and 2008, but
there still remain large differences between countries. 9 Dec 2009
Chemical produced by fatty tissue makes
obese people develop diabetes
Many people who are overweight or obese develop insulin resistance and
type 2 diabetes at some stage in their lives. A European research team
has now discovered that obese people have large amounts of the chemical
CXCL5, produced by certain cells in fatty tissue. 9 Dec 2009
Online tool for teaching medical staff how
to spot a sick child
Spotting the Sick Child is aimed at all front line
professionals in the field of child health and teaches the basic facts
and relevant examination of the seven commonest presenting complaints in
acutely ill children. 9 Dec 2009
World's
first bionic finger restores grip for partial-hand patients
Scottish company Touch Bionics, which developed the well-known i-Limb
bionic hand, has now launched the world's first powered bionic finger
for patients with missing fingers. 9 Dec 2009
Welch Allyn converges diagnostics with
electronic connectivity
Welch Allyn showcased its newest suite of core diagnostics product
offerings with next-generation electronic connectivity at Medica 2009 in
Dusseldorf last week. 4 Dec 2009
Toshiba showcases patient-friendly 3T MRI
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., has developed a comfortable and
efficient 3T MR, the Vantage Titan 3T open bore MR to overcome the
common patient complaints with 3T MR imaging of claustrophobia and
acoustic noise. 4 Dec 2009
Canon celebrates production of 10,000
digital radiography systems at RSNA 2009
Canon USA, Inc. will celebrate the achievement of a Canon Inc. medical
equipment manufacturing milestone as cumulative production of Canon CXDI
Digital Radiography (DR) systems surpassed the 10,000 unit mark. 4 Dec
2009
Philips helps hospitals strike balance between innovation and value
Royal Philips Electronics is
demonstrating a new range of healthcare imaging and informatics
solutions at RSNA2009 this week that reflect a desire for value, modular
price points and easy upgradability. 4 Dec 2009
GE Healthcare focuses on Healthymagination
products at RSNA 2009
GE Healthcare is displaying products under its healthymagination
intitiative — its new commitment to healthcare and to those
professionals who deliver it. 4 Dec 2009
Open source initiative offers cheaper,
rapid development path for medical devices
A unique medical innovation initiative launched by Cranfield University
could shape the way the medical device sector introduces new
innovations. 4 Dec 2009
Colon cancer screening programmes using the
Viatronix V3D virtual colonoscopy platform
Viatronix has announced that several successful screening programs using
the company's virtual colonoscopy technology were highlighted at the
10th International Symposium on Virtual Colonoscopy. 3 Dec 2009
Sigma Aldrich in licensing agreement to
market novel ZNA oligonucleotides
Sigma-Aldrich has announced a worldwide licensing agreement with
Strasbourg-based company Polyplus-transfection to manufacture and
commercialize Zip Nucleic Acid (ZNA) oligonucleotides, a new technology
that provides solutions for increased affinity for nucleic acids. 3
Dec 2009
Michelson Diagnostics presents advantages
of OCT laser imaging for cancer diagnostics at RSM innovation summit
UK medical imaging firm Michelson Diagnostics Ltd (MDL) presented to an
audience of around 300 Royal Society of Medicine Fellows and Members how
MDL’s revolutionary new laser-based medical imaging technology could
radically improve cancer diagnostics. 2 December 2009
3M's Littman electronic stethoscope wins
innovation of the year award
The 3M Littmann Electronic Stethoscope Model 3200 with Zargis Cardioscan
software was named Innovation of the Year by Popular Science magazine.
The award highlights outstanding innovation, vision and execution in
technologic, scientific and medical advances for the year. 2 December
2009
Cambridge University and Life Technologies
collaborate to set up high throughput sequencing hub
The University of Cambridge and Life Technologies Corporation
(NASDAQ:LIFE), are collaborating to make next-generation sequencing
technology available to the European research and clinical communities.
2 December 2009
Foot Mentor Pro helps stroke patients
recover muscular control of foot and ankle
Kinetic Muscles, Inc., has launched the Foot Mentor Pro, which helps
stoke survivors recover from “foot drop” and regain proper muscular
control of the foot and ankle. 2 December 2009
St Trudo Hospital tracks patients and
devices with WiFi system
St Trudo Hospital in Belgium is tracking the location of ambulatory
patients and Wi-Fi devices. Patients are tracked either by having
AeroScout Tags or by wearing Dräger Wi-Fi telemetry monitors. 2 December
2009
Minimally invasive disc treatment gives
long-term relief from chronic back pain
A comparison of standard medication-based therapy to a minimally
invasive treatment called percutaneous disc decompression for painful
herniated disc revealed that while both treatments help patients in the
short run, only disc decompression kept patients pain free up to two
years later. 2 December 2009
High
frequency ultrasound and skin elasticity can identify skin cancer
High-frequency ultrasound with elastography can help differentiate
between cancerous and benign skin conditions, according to a study
presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North
America (RSNA). 2 December 2009
CT
scans of mummies show atherosclerosis common in ancient Egyptians
A new study has found that atherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries,
was common in ancient Egyptians, challenging a belief that vascular
disease is a modern affliction caused by current-day risk factors such
as stress and sedentary lifestyles. 1 December 2009
Siemens launches advanced diagnostic
imaging tools for multiple specialties
Siemens is enabling advanced visualization to become common practice in
the clinical routine with the introduction of its syngo.via imaging
software at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North
America (RSNA) in Chicago this week. 1 December 2009
Telemis makes platform-independent PACS
technology available to OEMs
Telemis Group, a specialist in picture archiving and communication
systems, has announced that it is to make its platform-independent
technologies available to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and
other third parties for the first time. 1 December 2009
Radiologists diagnose appendicitis remotely
by using smart phone
Radiologists can accurately diagnose acute appendicitis from a remote
location with the use of a handheld device or mobile phone equipped with
special software, according to a study presented at the annual meeting
of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) this week. 1
December 2009
Philips showcases radiology systems to
support minimally invasive surgery at RSNA
Royal Philips Electronics is highlighting its
portfolio in the field of interventional radiology/oncology at this
year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in
Chicago this week. 1 December 2009
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