St. Augustinius Hospital in Belgium
receives Mobetron intraoperative radiation therapy system
IntraOp Medical Corporation's Mobetron allows radiation and surgical
oncologists to pinpoint the area that requires radiation and deliver
high doses directly to the affected tissue during cancer surgery. 29
Sept 2006
Boston Scientific launches less-invasive visualization
system for cardiac surgical
ablation
Boston Scientific's new FLEXView System enables physicians to
perform stand-alone ablation procedures in a closed chest
environment with direct visualization of the procedure at all times.
29 Sept 2006
Philips launches new cardiology ultrasound
system
The new Philips HD11 XE is designed to meet the specific needs of
cardiologists through more powerful cardiac capabilities. 29 Sept
2006
BD Biosciences releases flow cytometry system for in
vitro diagnostics use. 27 Sept 2006
St Maartenskliniek pushing boundaries of
orthopaedics diagnosis with Fonar upright MRI scanner
The St. Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands has ordered a
Fonar Upright Multi-Position MRI scanner for its world renowned
spine centre and for orthopaedic applications where weight-bearing
and multi-position imaging are key factors. 27 Sept 2006
Molecular Devices introduces new benchtop
reader for kinetic cell-based assays. 26 Sept 2006
Cardiac
Science launches software to connect devices to medical records
Cardiac Science Corporation has launched HeartCentrix, a software solution that enables its diagnostic stress, Holter
and electrocardiography devices to communicate seamlessly with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
26 Sept 2006
NASA uses live 3D ultrasound imaging to study Space
Shuttle astronaut heart mass loss
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is using
a Philips ultrasound system to evaluate the effects of space flight
on the hearts of Space Shuttle astronauts and, in the near future,
astronauts on the International Space Station. 25 Sept 2006
Manchester Bioimaging Facility orders
three Nikon confocal microscope systems. 22 Sept 2006
High definition videoconferencing for
remote neurosurgery training
High definition videoconferencing systems have been used in a
ground-breaking way to deliver a trainee surgeons’ workshop based on
a live operation at the autumn conference of The Society of British
Neurological Surgeons (SNBS). 22 Sept 2006
Disposable
glass microchip for large-scale screening of diseases
Researchers in Virginia have developed a disposable microchip that
replaces space-consuming instrumentation with fast, cost-effective,
lab-on-a-chip technology. The microfluidic device is suitable for
large-scale screening of disease-related biomarkers. 20 Sept 2006
Agfa PACS selected by HMA regional
hospital network in USA
Agfa HealthCare has entered into a dual-source agreement for its
IMPAX 6.0 PACS with Health Management Associates, Inc. an operator
of acute care hospitals primarily in the non-urban south-east and
south-west areas of the United States. 20 Sept 2006
Varian Medical Systems to equip Genk
Cancer Clinic in Belgium
A new radiotherapy centre that will provide patients in the
north-east of Belgium with greater access to advanced cancer
treatments will be equipped with Varian Medical Systems’ integrated
and automated treatment equipment and software. 19 Sept 2006
North West Wales is first customer for AiMS image management.
18 Sept 2006
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre selects Ziehm
mobile C-arm. 18 Sept 2006
Ultrasound blood flow monitor improves
recovery time after surgery
The CardioQ blood-flow monitor from Deltex Medical allows clinical
teams to better manage patients during surgery and reduce
complications. This shortens the time patients spend in hospital and
results in large savings in the costs of patient care. 18 Sept 2006
Upgrade for NHS online appointment-booking
system.
Atos Origin has confirmed the successful rollout of the latest
upgrade to Choose and Book, an online hospital-appointment booking
system for the NHS in England. 15 Sept 2006
Pro-active approach to introducing medical
innovations needed — BVMed innovation forum. 15 Sept 2006
Varian supports new UK radiography
training centre.
Varian has donated ten Eclipse treatment planning systems to the new
Saad Centre for Radiography Clinical Skills Education at London’s
City University. 15 Sept 2006
Elekta to deliver latest brain
radiosurgery system to University of Virginia. 13 Sept 2006
Natus Medical to acquire leading French
EEG manufacturer Deltamed. 12 Sept 2006
PerkinElmer acquires Avalon Instruments
for Raman spectroscopy products. 12 Sept 2006
Ultrasound opens cell membranes for drug
delivery
Ultrasound can open holes in cell walls and the cells can repair the holes
within minutes. Understanding this mechanism could advance the use of
ultrasound for delivering gene therapies, targeting chemotherapy and
administering large-molecule drugs. 12 Sept 2006
Silicon
'nanocantilevers' form ultrasensitive biological detectors
The tiny vibrating silicon structures created by researchers at Purdue
University vibrate at different frequencies when contaminants stick to them,
revealing the presence of dangerous substances. 12 Sept 2006
Computer display on glasses helps to overcome
tunnel vision
A device that combines a tiny camera, pocket-sized computer and transparent
computer display on a pair of glasses, may offer the most effective
assistance for tunnel vision, according to Scientists at Schepens Eye
Research Institute in the USA. 11 Sept 2006
Philips releases defibrillators compliant with
newest guidelines from AHA, ERC and ILCOR. 8 Sept 2006
Bang & Olufsen Medicom and AstraZeneca to
develop patient-compliance monitoring device. 8 Sept 2006
Bayer Diagnostics launches immunoassay system.
8 Sept 2006
Elekta signs pricing agreement with US Oncology
Elekta has signed a three-year agreement with US Oncology outlining pricing
and terms and conditions for supplying intensity modulated and image guided
radiation therapy. 6 Sept 2006
Touch-free life-sign monitoring by videocamera
CNOGA Inc. has developed contact-free physiological monitoring by using a
simple video camera. The new technology can detect pulse rate, blood
pressure, blood O2, CO2 and more from a distance by
focusing on the patient’s skin. 4 Sept 2006
Turnover of German medical technology companies
grows 3.8 %
4 Sept 2006
Deep brain stimulation benefits advanced Parkinson's
disease
Medtronic's Activa deep brain stimulation therapy combined with medication
has been found to be significantly more effective than medication alone in
treating motor symptoms of advanced Parkinson's disease. 1 Sept 2006
University Hospital Cologne to be certified to
implant CardioWest artificial heart
Members of the cardiac transplant team will begin the first of a three-part
certification programtraining to implant the CardioWest temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t)
on 4 Sept. 1 Sept 2006
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