Radiofrequency ablation of breast cancer cells
reduces need for further surgery
A clinical trial conducted at the University of Arkansas Cancer Research
Center has found that radiofrequency ablation (RFA)-assisted lumpectomy
reduced the need for re-excision for inadequate margins following
lumpectomy by 86%. 30 October 2005
Medtronic served with subpoena regarding
pacemakers and defibrillators. 30 October 2005
US FDA clears GE Healthcare's new bone mineral
density system
GE Healthcare has announced that it has received US FDA clearance for its
Lunar iDXA, a new bone mineral density system designed to help doctors
detect, diagnose and monitor treatment of osteoporosis. The system can also
assess body fat composition and ascertain fat distribution. 30 October 2005
Dräger Medical receives award for patient
monitoring technology
Dräger Medical has been awarded the 2005 Award for Technology Innovation in
the multiparameter patient monitoring market by Frost & Sullivan. 29 October
2005
Turkish study shows electron beam CT better
than angiography at detecting heart defect.
A study of Turkish cardiology patients conducted by Saint Louis University
School of Medicine has shown that electron-beam computed tomography (EBCT)
is more accurate than conventional catheter angiography for detecting a
dangerous congenital heart abnormality that could cause sudden death. 26
October 2005
European Institute of Oncology orders CT laser
breast imaging system
Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc., has announced that the European Institute
of Oncology (EIO) in Milan, Italy has ordered a CT Laser Mammography (CTLM(R))
system. This is the fourth sale for the company in Italy. 25 October 2005
Non-invasive blood pressure technology reliable
during surgery
Medwave has announced that a study published in Anesthesia & Analgesia shows
that its Vasotrac non-invasive blood pressure monitor is a reliable
alternative to cuff and direct arterial measurements during routine surgical
cases. 22 October 2005
Siemens introduces interactive breastcare
solution with customised DVD for patients
Siemens Medical Solutions has introduced MammoSmart, a network-connected
interactive breastcare solution enabling medical imaging centres and
hospitals to provide patients with their complete mammography history on a
CD or DVD. 22 October 2005
Philips reports sales increase of 5% in third
quarter
Philips sales increased to €7,626, 5%
above the 2004 third quarter figure, comparable to 4% after adjustments for
currency movements and consolidation changes. Sales were driven by strong
growth in all main product divisions except Semiconductors. Medical Systems
sales increased 7%. 21 October 2005
Biophan to detail nanotechnology medical
breakthroughs at conference
Biophan Technologies, Inc. will be among nanotechnology industry and
research leaders at the upcoming Lux Executive Summit, a high-profile
national conference focused on the business impact of nanotechnology. 21
October 2005
GE reports record third-quarter 2005 financial
results
GE's third-quarter 2005 earnings were a record $4.7 billion, 15% higher than
last year's third quarter. Healthcare increased total orders 8% over third
quarter 2004 to $3.7 billion.
Medtronic awarded $51m in patent infringement
case against BrainLAB AG
A jury in the U.S. District Court in Denver has awarded $51 million to
Medtronic Navigation in a longstanding dispute with BrainLAB AG, of Germany,
involving four patents related to image-guided surgical techniques and
devices. 16 October 2005
Clinical studies demonstrate effectiveness of
Siemens 64-slice CT scans in cardiac care
Three studies of 64-slice computed tomography (CT) in cardiac care have been
published in peer-reviewed journals by Siemens' clinical collaborators in
Switzerland, USA and Germany. 16 October 2005
Ferrania and MiASoft announce partnership
agreement
Ferrania UK has signed a OEM Partner Agreement with MiASoft to market and
sell the AiMS image management application portfolio as part of Ferrania’s
LifeWeb PACS and RIS/PACS portfolio. 16 October 2005
Portable brain scanner with Bluetooth for emergency stroke assessment
The UK charity Action Medical Research has awarded Dr Alistair McEwan of
University College London a grant of £138,629 to develop a portable brain
scanner using electrical impedance tomography. It will enable ambulance
crews to assess stroke victims on route to hospital. 14 October 2005
University College London Hospitals go filmless
with Agfa PACS
University College London Hospitals (UCLH) has installed Agfa's Impax
picture archiving and communications system in its new £225 million
building. All the sites within UCLH are expected to be fully digital by the
end of October. 13 October 2005
Sony launches first still and moving video
DICOM capture station
Sony has launched the BZMD-1 DICOM capture station, a next-generation device
for the medical industry that will redefine the way in which surgical
operations are recorded and visual medical information is used in today’s
operating theatres. 13 October 2005
CardioDynamics reports loss in third quarter
2005.
Net sales decreased by 21% to $8.8 million, compared to the third quarter
2004, and the company made a loss of $474,000 compared to a net income of
$992,000 in the third quarter 2004. 11 October 2005
Benefits of MRI scans offset high cost
An analysis of developments in magnetic resonance imaging technology by
Frost & Sullivan concludes that the technology has great benefits which
offset the high costs. 11 October 2005
Imaging Diagnostic Systems sells laser
mammography systems in Italy and Poland. 11 October 2005
HealthTronics gains exclusive control of HMT's
urology devices
Following the bankruptcy of Swiss company High Medical Deveices (HMT),
HealthTronics, Inc. has acquired all of its patents and other intellectual
property for its urological devices. 11 October 2005
US may lose lead in biomedical robots
he United States' lead in research on robots for use in biology and medicine
could change in the next few years, according to a report on robotics
research and development in the United States, Japan, Korea and Western
Europe. 11 October 2005
Biophan receives patent on improved medical
device safety under MRI
Biophan Technologies, Inc. has received a patent for a device that detects
electrical surges during magnetic resonance imaging. This can prevent
incompatible implanted devices, such as a pacemaker, from causing harm to
patients or medical staff due to dangerous electrical currents induced in
the device during imaging. 9 October 2005
Tunstall to market Honeywell HomMed patient
monitors in UK.
9 October 2005
eHealth requires harmonisation across Europe
Insurmountable hurdles to harmonisation of healthcare in Europe are being
created as a result of incompatible electronic systems being introduced in
EU member countries. 8 October 2005
Health illiteracy costs Europe millions
Improving health literacy is the key to improving overall health and to
reducing healthcare budgets in Europe, according to a panel of experts
meeting at the European Health Forum Gastein, Austria. 8 October 2005
Résumé: L’ignorance en matière de
santé coûte des millions à l’Europe
Zusammenfassung: Geringe
Gesundheitskenntnisse der Bürger kostet Europa Millionen.
Riassunto: Le scarse informazioni sulla salute costano all'Europa milioni di
euro.
New battery technology extends life of implantable medical devices
New battery technology based on organosilicon that extends
the life of lithium batteries has been developed by the University of
Wisconsin - Madison. It will lead to longer lasting and smaller batteries
for powering implantable devices such as defibrillators and the new breed of
nerve microstimulators. 5 October 2005
Siemens launches new Acuson Antares ultrasound
system
The new Antares system is a complete ultrasound system providing highly
upgradeable and comprehensive clinical capabilities, research functions,
enhanced workflow efficiencies, and user-friendly ergonomics. 4 October 2005
MRI shows blood flow to brain may play key role
in dementia
The amount of blood flowing into the brain may play a larger role in the
development of dementia than previously believed, according to a study by
researchers at Leiden University in the Netherlands.
4 October 2005
Breast cancer diagnosis improved by combining
near-infrared imaging with ultrasound
Combining optical tomography, using near infrared light, with standard
ultrasound imaging can help distinguish early-stage breast cancer from
non-cancerous lesions, and potentially reduce the number of breast biopsies
performed. 4 October 2005
Viles & Beckman, file class action lawsuit
against Guidant over faulty defibrillators and pacemakers. 4 October
2005
New radiation therapy may improve breast cancer
survival rates
Intraoperative Radiation Treatment (IORT) is a new radiation therapy that
may improve the local control of breast cancer significantly. It can
preserve the breast and may also reduce the spread of the disease. 4 October
2005
Varian's first Trilogy linear accelerator in
Europe installed in Lisbon clinic
Varian Medical Systems has scored a European first with the installation of
its Trilogy medical linear accelerator at the Clinica Quadrantes in Lisbon.
The accelerator will enable doctors at the clinic to offer cancer patients
more targeted treatments using new methods. 4 October 2005
Zonare expands ultrasound business into
Germany, Switzerland, Austria
Zonare Medical Systems, a developer of next-generation ultrasound
technology, announced the opening of the company's new affiliate, ZONARE
Medical Systems GmbH, at the seventeenth annual European Congress of
Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. 3 October 2005
ZONARE
Medical Systems élargit sa présence européenne
ZONARE Medical Systems erweitert
europäische Marktpräsenz
Advanced artificial retina to undergo clinical
trials
Intelligent Medical Implants (IMI) has completed the development of and is
to begin clinical trials of its 50-electrode Learning Retinal Implant
system, which it claims is the most sophisticated artificial vision device
implanted in humans. 3 October 2005
Impedance cardiography helps identify patients at
risk of heart failure
A study conducted by the San Diego Veterans Administration Healthcare System
and University of California found that impedance cardiography (ICG) and BNP
testing can help predict heart failure-related. 2 October 2005
Web-enabled cardiology system from Cardiac
Science
Cardiac Science Corporation has launched a web version of its Pyramis
cardiology data management system. Authorised users will be able to
access cardiology data with full privileges fro anywhere. It will also allow
further integration with the Cerner Millennium hospital information
system. 2 October 2005
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