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Heart Health Matters to Your Brain
June 5, 2013 10:36 am | by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center | News | CommentsPeople suffering from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at an increased risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Lead author Christina E. Hugenschmidt, Ph.D., said the results from the Diabetes Heart Study-Mind (DHS-Mind) suggest that CVD is playing a role in cognition problems before it is clinically apparent in patients.
Genetic Editing Shows Promise in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
June 5, 2013 10:33 am | by Duke University | News | CommentsUsing a novel genetic 'editing' technique, Duke University biomedical engineers have been able to repair a defect responsible for one of the most common inherited disorders, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, in cell samples from Duchenne patients.
Improving Stem Cells’ Cartilage Formation
June 5, 2013 10:23 am | by University of Pennsylvania | News | CommentsCartilage injuries are difficult to repair. Bioengineers are interested in finding innovative ways to grow new cartilage from a patient’s own stem cells, and, thanks to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania, such a treatment is a step closer to reality.
Obesity Surgery-Diabetes Study Shows Pros and Cons
June 5, 2013 10:18 am | by Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer | News | CommentsObesity surgery worked much better at reducing and even reversing diabetes than medication and lifestyle changes in one of the most rigorous studies of its kind. But the researchers and others warn that possible serious complications need to be considered.
SI-BONE, Inc. Announces Publication of Postmarket Surveillance Safety Data on First 5,319 Patients Treated with iFuse Implant System
June 5, 2013 7:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSI-BONE, Inc. (San Jose, California), a medical device company that is pioneering the use of a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device to fuse the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced today the publication of the iFuse Implant System's@ postmarket surveillance safety data for the first 5,319 patients treated.
Evergreen Medical Technologies Launches Integrated Lead to Pulse Generator Interconnect System for Implantable Neurostimulators
June 4, 2013 8:31 pm | by Business Wire | Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. | News | CommentsEvergreen Medical Technologies has launched the Encompass Lead-Interconnect System, the first pretested integrated lead-interconnect system designed for implantable neurostimulator pulse generator (IPG) devices. The Encompass, enabled by Bal Seal Engineering’s SYGNUS® implantable contact system and Company’s premolded 16-channel header technology, saves development time and costs for neurostimulation device companies.
Compact Stainless Steel Multi-Application Pressure Switch
June 4, 2013 5:20 pm | by MDT Staff | Ashcroft Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA tough operating environment is no match for Ashcroft’s A Series pressure switch. All 316 stainless steel construction, a weatherproof IP67 enclosure and an operating temp from -40°F to 212°F make this compact switch the ideal choice for a wide variety of industrial and OEM installations.
High Performance Disc Magnet Motor
June 4, 2013 4:57 pm | by MDT Staff | Portescap, A Danaher Motion Company | Product Releases | CommentsPortescap has introduced the P532 series disc magnet step motor with encoder. This integrated solution delivers a best-in-class power rate and acceleration to outperform standard Brushless DC motors in a wide range of applications where closed loop performance is needed.
OEM Liquid Pumps: High Pressure Transfer with Micro Footprint
June 4, 2013 4:38 pm | by MDT Staff | KNF Neuberger, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsKNF Neuberger OEM self-priming micro-diaphragm liquid transfer pumps offer design engineers a unique combination of performance and application flexibility in a remarkably small package – as small as 1.5” in length. They are rated to operate continuously against pressures as high as 87 PSIG...
Cabinets for Low Humidity Storage of Medical Devices
June 4, 2013 4:22 pm | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsSeika Machinery has announced that several of its McDry Ultra-Low Humidity Storage Cabinets are ideal for medical device applications. The McDry DXU models maintain one percent RH levels and the MCU models maintain three percent RH levels.
Blue Belt Technologies Announces US FDA Clearance to Market its STRIDE Unicondylar Knee System
June 4, 2013 4:21 pm | by Business Wire | News | CommentsBlue Belt Technologies, Inc., an innovative medical technology company commercializing robotic-assisted solutions for orthopedic surgery, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its STRIDE™ Unicondylar Knee implant system.
The Symphony of Surgical Robotics
June 4, 2013 3:44 pm | by Phil Brown, VP & GM, Pro-Dex Inc. – OMS | Pro-Dex | Articles | CommentsSurgical robots are becoming more of a standard in operating rooms. As such, device designers are going to need to understand the motion control technology that makes them function. This article looks at the “sheet music” that offers the guidance to the “conductor” who is instructing the “instruments.”
Will Connected Health Save the Healthcare Industry?
June 4, 2013 3:07 pm | by Ralph Hugeneck, Director of Medical Technology, and Gary Baker, Marketing Communications Manager, Jabil Healthcare & Life Sciences | Jabil | Blogs | CommentsThe medical device ecosystem is changing dramatically from stand-alone “device + patient + physician” in the clinical environment to include access and mobility outside the four walls of the hospital. Every medical device manufacturer should consider developing a strategy around how mobile connected health will affect their business models and how they will play in the evolution of the market.
Transparent Electrode Enables Electronics on Contact Lens
June 4, 2013 12:10 pm | by Eunhee Song, UNIST | News | CommentsA hybrid transparent and stretchable electrode could open the new way for flexible displays, solar cells, and even electronic devices fitted on a curvature substrate such as soft eye contact lenses, by the UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) research team.
A Step Closer to Artificial Livers
June 4, 2013 11:54 am | by Anne Trafton, MIT News Office | News | CommentsPrometheus, the mythological figure who stole fire from the gods, was punished for this theft by being bound to a rock. Each day, an eagle swept down and fed on his liver, which then grew back to be eaten again the next day. Modern scientists know there is a grain of truth to the tale, says MIT engineer Sangeeta Bhatia: The liver can indeed regenerate itself if part of it is removed.
