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EndoGastric Solutions® Unveils New Research Demonstrating the Benefits of Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF®) vs. Maximum PPI Therapy
May 14, 2013 9:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsREDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2013--EndoGastric Solutions® (EGS), the leader in endoluminal reconstructive treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), today announced the presentation of randomized controlled trial data and key educational activities taking place at...
Lieff Cabraser Announces Class Action Litigation Against Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
May 14, 2013 9:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2013--The law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP announces that class action litigation has been brought on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the securities of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (“Intuitive” or the “Company”)...
NVISION Laser Eye Centers First in the Nation to Offer Avellino-GENE Detection System Test to Protect Patients from Blindness
May 14, 2013 8:04 am | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsMENLO PARK, Calif., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Avellino Lab USA, developer of the only genetic test available worldwide for Avellino Corneal Dystrophy (ACD), today announced that California-based NVISION Laser Eye Centers is the first provider in the United States to offer patients...
Vocera® Ranked Number One in Wireless Communications for Healthcare
May 14, 2013 8:03 am | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsSAN JOSE, Calif., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vocera Communications, Inc. (NYSE: VCRA), the leading provider of solutions that address critical communications and productivity challenges facing healthcare, hospitality, retail and other mobile work environments, today announced findings...
St. Jude Medical Announces First Patient Enrollment in EnligHTN III Renal Denervation Study of Next-Generation EnligHTN System
May 14, 2013 8:00 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2013--St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, today announced enrollment of the first patient in the EnligHTN III trial. This study will evaluate the safety and performance of the new second-generation EnligHTN ™ Renal...
Thin Metal-Free Flexible Circuits with Micro Via Holes
May 13, 2013 4:48 pm | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsDKN Research now carries thin metal-free flexible circuits with reliable via holes. The firm developed a series of processing technologies to generate thin graphite traces on both sides of thin polyimide film specifically targeting those scientific and medical applications that require the elimination of metals that have large atomic numbers...
The University of Sydney and ResMed partner to accelerate research in sleep-disordered breathing and biomedical engineering
May 13, 2013 4:30 pm | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsSYDNEY, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Sydney and ResMed Limited today announced a new partnership that includes significant and long-term funding of research at the University, ultimately benefitting the hundreds of millions of sufferers of sleep-disordered breathing worldwide.
Rotary Latch Provides Lightweight Efficiency
May 13, 2013 4:15 pm | by MDT Staff | Southco | Product Releases | CommentsSouthco provides a simple, versatile electromechanical latch solution for a variety of healthcare industry applications, including medical dispensing equipment and cabinetry with the R4-EM Light Duty Electronic Rotary Latch.
Low-Moded Welding Laser
May 13, 2013 3:56 pm | by MDT Staff | Spi Lasers | Product Releases | CommentsSPI Lasers has recently announced the launch of a new CW low-moded laser specially designed for thin material spot welding. Single Moded lasers with high intensity Gaussian beams produce exceptional penetration, this is not always desirable.
New Versatile Desktop Laser Marker
May 13, 2013 3:43 pm | by MDT Staff | Rofin-Baasel, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsROFINs new EasyMark stands out due to its versatility and modularity. The compact laser marking system with its modular design can be operated as laser class 1 and IV system by removing side panels and can easily be integrated into production lines.
A Material Argument: Ceramic Injection Molding
May 13, 2013 3:17 pm | by Dr. Rachael Ambury, Sales and Applications Engineer, Morgan Technical Ceramics. | Morgan Technical Ceramics | Articles | CommentsCeramic injection molded products are increasingly being used in the manufacture of innovative medical components and devices, thanks to the unique range of material and performance attributes. In this article, the material, its key features, and the growing range of applications for which it is suited are highlighted.
Why Medtech Startups Are Moving to Ireland
May 13, 2013 2:33 pm | by Eddie Goodwin, Manager, Boston Office, Enterprise Ireland | Blogs | CommentsIt’s no secret that getting a medical device to market can be a lengthy, frustrating process. Facing the new medical device excise tax and lack of clarity from the FDA around regulatory policies, medtech startups are now starting to rethink launching in the U.S.
Breakthrough ‘AffloVest’ Greatly Advances Respiratory Care
May 13, 2013 1:46 pm | by International Biophysics Corporation | News | CommentsA new high frequency chest wall oscillation vest that gives respiratory patients the freedom to move around during treatments is now available in the United States, International Biophysics Corporation has announced. The AffloVest represents a major advancement in the treatment of respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, and similar related ailments.
Anaesthetists’ Survey Delivers Food for Thought
May 13, 2013 1:23 pm | by Creative Medical Research | News | CommentsA recent Europe-wide survey of Anaesthetists has revealed a range of issues affecting the profession in relation to existing and future technologies. The 15-minute long survey of 104 anaesthetists from western, northern and southern Europe asked a number of pertinent questions concerning the nature of current technologies and those expected to come on stream in the near future.
The Smart Phone App that Helps Weight Loss
May 13, 2013 12:28 pm | by The University of Liverpool | News | CommentsResearchers at the University of Liverpool have developed a smart phone app that helps users lose weight by carefully recording their food consumption. The app was developed in response to research from the University’s Institute of Psychology, Health and Society, which showed that paying attention to what you eat while you eat it helps reduce food intake and prevents consuming excess calories at future meals.
