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Bernstein Liebhard LLP Announces That a Class Action Has Been Filed Against Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
June 5, 2013 1:36 pm | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsBernstein Liebhard LLP today announced that a class action has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of all those who purchased shares of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. between October 19, 2011 and April 18, 2013, inclusive.
UMSL Biochemists Develop New Technology to Transfer DNA into Cells
June 5, 2013 11:21 am | by Myra Lopez, University of Missouri–St. Louis | News | CommentsMuch of Atkins and Patel’s research centers on ion channels – proteins that act as pores within cell membranes and enable electrical currents to pass in and out of cells. They recently developed new technology to transfer DNA into cells. The development is an inexpensive and non-toxic method to help DNA cross the cell membrane so that cells can be modified.
Protein Block Stops Vascular Damage in Diabetes
June 5, 2013 11:14 am | by Lund University | News | CommentsResearchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered how to stop the destructive process that leads to cardiovascular disease in diabetic laboratory animals. It is well known that high blood sugar levels significantly raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. It is unclear, however, why this happens.
Penn Researchers Integrate Origami and Engineering
June 5, 2013 11:04 am | by University of Pennsylvania | News | CommentsThe quintessential piece of origami might be a decorative paper crane, but in the hands of an interdisciplinary University of Pennsylvania research team, it could lead to a drug-delivery device, an emergency shelter, or even a space station.
Sleep Study Finds Important Gender Differences Among Heart Patients
June 5, 2013 10:39 am | by University of California - San Francisco | News | CommentsMany women get too little sleep, despite considerable evidence showing the importance of sleep to overall health. Now a new UC San Francisco study has discovered another reason why inadequate sleep may be harmful, especially to women and their hearts.
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.
