Ultrasound detection of emboli in blood
stream
Luna Innovations' EDAC Quantifier system uses ultrasound scans and
missile-tracking software to non-invasively count emboli in the
blood stream. 29 June 2006
Magnetic pulse device relieves migraine
pain
An electronic device that sends a magnetic pulse into the brain has
been shown to be effective in reducing the effects of migraine. A
short intense magnetic field creates an electric current in the
neurons of the brain, interrupting the migraine aura before it
results in a throbbing headache. 29 June 2006
Bracelet with GSM and GPS alerts when
Alzheimer patients wander
Medical Mobile and Orange have developed the Columba telephone
bracelet which integrates mobile phone and geographic location
technology in a watch-sized device that a patient can wear on the
wrist. An alarm is signalled when a patient leaves a safe area. 28
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Boston Scientific issues safety alert for
Guidant pacemakers and defibrillators
Boston Scientific Corporation announced that it is
providing safety information and retrieving a specific subset of
pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators from its sales force and hospital
inventories. 27 June 2006
Securing access to patient records in
times of disaster — learning from Katrina
Creating health information systems based on simple open standards
and allowing healthcare workers other than doctors to access health
records, are two of the key recommendations in a report on health
care lessons learnt from Hurricane Katrina published by the
Markle Foundation. 27 June 2007
Smartcards enable multi-nation healthcare
in Germany during 2006 World Cup
Smart cards carrying health data are enabling visitors to Germany
gain rapid access to healthcare during the World Cup. Smartcard
readers rolled out to hospitals allow German medical staff to read
data from new European health cards as well as the national health
cards of various countries. 26 June 2006
NASA
satellite imaging technology used in fight against diabetes
Technology that identifies landforms, geology and vegetation types
from satellite images of the earth's surface has been used to help
identify insulin-related structures in electron microscope images of
the pancreas. 26 June 2006
Non-invasive sensor measures blood
haemoglobin by optical analysis of finger
A non-invasive haemoglobin/hematocrit monitoring system developed by
OrSense Ltd has been shown to accurately measure levels of
haemoglobin/hematocrit in both hospital and ambulatory settings. 25
June 2006
Ipswich Hospital pilots image-guided
radiotherapy to improve breast cancer treatment
The study will examine the feasibility of using image guided
radiotherapy for post-lumpectomy breast cancer patients. IGRT
improves imaging of the cancer site at the time of treatment and can
track and adjust for tumour motion caused by the patient. 23 June
2006
Sorin Group initiates multi-centre study
of heart failure patients in Europe
Sorin Group's Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Business Unit has
announced the first patient enrolments in Germany and Portugal in a
study of the clinical relevance of slow ventricular tachycardias
(VTs) in a heart failure population. 22 June 2006
Philips to acquire MRI component and
accessory manufacturer Intermagnetics
Royal Philips Electronics has strengthened its position in the
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) market with the acquisition of
Intermagnetics, one of the leading manufacturers of MRI magnets and
other devices. Philips will also move its MRI headquarters to New
York. 22 June 2006
QuickOpt optimizes cardiac
resynchronization therapy in under two minutes
A clinical trial of St Jude Medical's QuickOpt timing cycle
optimization feature for its implantable defibrillators found that
it was consistently comparable to a traditional echocardiography
procedure for determining optimal conduction delays. 20 June 2006
European trial shows greater efficacy of
dual chamber over single chamber ICDs
A recent study has shown that clinically significant adverse events
can be reduced by one-third with dual chamber ICDs compared to
single chamber ICDs in patients at risk of sudden cardiac death. 20
June 2006
Liver
cells in silicon crystals screen drugs for toxicity
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have
developed a 'smart petri dish' that could be used to rapidly screen
new drugs for toxic interactions or identify cells in the early
stages of cancer circulating through a patient’s blood. 20 June 2006
Medtronic launches implantable cardiac
devices with wireless telemetry in Europe
Medtronic has announced European approval and market availability of
its Concerto and Virtuoso line of implantable cardiac
defibrillators, its first such devices with wireless telemetry for
remote monitoring of patient health. 19 June 2006
GE trials first PET imaging agent to track
blood vessel growth in cancer
This could help identify the location and growth patterns of tumours
and monitor the effectiveness of anti-angiogenic cancer drugs and
patient response to drug therapy. 15 June 2006
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Ultrasound equivalent of laser built
Researchers from the universities of Illinois and Missouri have
built an ultrasound analogue of the laser, called a uaser that
produces coherent single frequency ultrasonic waves. Potential
applications are the study of laser dynamics and the detection of
subtle changes in materials. 15 June 2006
Ambient noise reducing stethoscope wins
second design award for Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen Medicom has won the iF Design award 2006 for its
E3000 electronic stethoscope. The award was for the stethoscopse's
sleek appearance and ambient noise-reducing sensor technology. 15
June 2006
Rotterdam hospital installs Europe's first
web-based PACS solution
The St Franciscus Hospital, Rotterdam, has begun installing a
Philips iSite picture archiving and communication system (PACS)
service. The service, developed by Stentor which Philips acquired in
2005, lets doctors read studies — including clinical images — from
anywhere in the hospital. 15 June 2006
Stockholm Challenge award for project
linking Cambodian health workers with Harvard Medical School
Operation Village Health, an Internet-based health consultation
program won top honours at the Stockholm Challenge, a global
initiative recognizing the benefits of information technology to
communities around the world. 13 June 2006
First installations of GE's 64-slice
combined PET/CT system
Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA and the molecular imaging research
institution Turku PET Centre in Finland have received the first
installations GE Healthcare's new Discovery VCT 64–slice combination
positron emission tomography and volume computed tomography (PET/CT)
system. 12 June 2006
Avian flu virus detector on a chip
BioWarn has demonstrated the capability to instantaneously detect
avian influenza virus (H5N1), also known as bird flu, using its new
SmartSense system. This combines biochemistry with silicon chip
technology to make a molecular identikit system for pathogens and
other materials. 12 June 2006
Report on worldwide status of nanomedicine
MedMarket Diligence has released a report on the worldwide status of
development and market for micro- and nanomedicine. 9 June 2006
Thousands of computers linked to unravel
genetic diseases
Software developed by researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute
of Technology can link thousands of computers to process
gene-mapping data tens of times faster than previous programs. 9
June 2006
Media relations increasingly important to
medical device companies
An online survey of 90 companies carried out by BVMed found that the
sector needs to make better use of the media and manage their
communications more effectively. 8 June 2006
Leiden and Utrecht Universities choose
Philips 7 Tesla MRI scanner for advanced neurological disease
research
The contracts are part of a project to establish a Dutch Virtual
Institute for Seven Tesla Applications (VISTA) to improve
understanding of neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's,
Parkinson's, Epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis. 8 June 2006
Successful medical device companies use
CRM and KM
A new strategy review from HBS Consulting concludes that poor
information and cumbersome processes can seriously hamper the sales
and service operations of medical device companies. Success is
achieved by effective use of customer relationship and knowledge
management systems. 7 June 2006
Nikon launches ultra sensitive camera for
molecular fluorescence imaging
Nikon Instruments has introduced the Nikon EMCCD Monochrome Digital
Camera (DQC-FS), an ultra high-quality camera specifically designed
for low-level fluorescence such as single molecule fluorescence,
high speed calcium imaging and live cell fluorescent protein
imaging. 7 June 2006
French hospital association selects Cedara
Software's EPR system
GIP CPAGE, a French public hospital association, has selected Cedara
Software as its exclusive electronic patient record (EPR) partner to
enable it to provide a complete administrative and clinical hospital
information solution. 7 June 2006
Heart surgery
patients in Europe can recover at home with portable artificial heart
Berlin Heart AG, maker of the Excor Ventricular Assist
Devices for children and adults, has received the European CE Mark, which
allows it to market a
modified version of its Excor Mobile Driving Unit with the CardioWest
artificial heart
in Europe. 1 June 2006
Varian to supply 65 radiotherapy systems for
England's cancer services upgrade
Varian Medical Systems has been selected to supply English hospitals with
radiotherapy treatment machines and simulators in the latest wave of the UK
government’s capital investment program for cancer treatments, bringing its
total share to 65 of the 101 systems ordered. 1 June 2006
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