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Study Demonstrates Significant Pain Reduction with DFINE Star Tumor Ablation System in Spinal Metastases
May 1, 2013 4:40 pm | by DFINE, Inc. | News | CommentsDFINE, Inc., the developer of minimally invasive radiofrequency (RF) targeted therapies for the treatment of vertebral pathologies, released study results highlighting the clinical benefits of advanced Targeted-Radiofrequency Ablation™ (t-RFA) therapy for the management of patients experiencing painful spinal lesions.
May Is the Ideal Time to "Window Shop" for Hearing
May 1, 2013 4:40 pm | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsWASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Better Hearing and Speech Month, the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is encouraging people with questions about their hearing to take advantage of the warm days of spring and go out and "window shop" by visiting a...
Benefits of Using Hologic's Breast Tomosynthesis Mammography Technology Supported in Published Italian Study
May 1, 2013 4:06 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsHologic, Inc. (Hologic or the Company) (NASDAQ: HOLX), a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics products, medical imaging systems and surgical products with an emphasis on serving the healthcare needs of women, today announced the publication of the final results...
New Capacitive Level Sensor for Non-Contact Detection of Challenging Fluids
May 1, 2013 3:30 pm | by MDT Staff | Gems Sensors Inc. & Controls | Product Releases | CommentsThe new CAP-100 Series Capacitive Liquid Level Sensors from Gems Sensors & Controls offers accurate level sensing through the walls of a wide variety of bottle types including plastic, glass, and fiberglass. These compact sensors are ideally suited for medical applications such as waste, reagent, buffer or diluent as well as dark, sticky or viscous fluids.
Beyond 'Glocalization': Securing the Future for Medical Technology Innovation
May 1, 2013 3:08 pm | by Milind Purandare, Industry Principal, Medical Devices, Infosys | Blogs | CommentsIt is a well-known fact that innovation is the true lifeblood of a medical device company. In an industry where approximately 80 percent of revenue for a medical device company comes from products introduced in the last five years, strategic growth requires continuous and efficient innovation.
Hypodermic Needles for Inclusion in Custom Kits
May 1, 2013 3:05 pm | by MDT Staff | B. Braun Oem Division | Product Releases | CommentsB. Braun OEM now offers hypodermic needles and Safecan Safety Introducer Needles, for inclusion in custom kits. The hypodermic needles are available in a wide range of gauges and lengths. They feature a smooth surface with a light silicone coating and a sharp, tri-beveled profile designed to promote ease of penetration.
Virtual Patient Advocate Delivers Preconception Care to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes
May 1, 2013 2:42 pm | by Boston University Medical Center | News | CommentsResults of a pilot study suggest that a virtual patient advocate (VPA) could help influence positive changes and help women have healthier pregnancies. Developed at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Northeastern University, "Gabby" is an innovative tool developed to deliver preconception care (PCC).
Prototyping Personalized Medical Solutions
May 1, 2013 2:36 pm | by Scott Summit, Founder, Bespoke Innovations | Quickparts | Articles | CommentsThis article offers the personal perspective of an industrial designer in his quest to utilize advanced prototyping technology to enable the fabrication of custom orthopedic prosthetics that not only offered the standard function required of such a device, but also one that reflected the personality and style of its owner.
Diluting and Proportional Fluid Control with ±1% Precision
May 1, 2013 1:01 pm | by MDT Staff | Fmi | Product Releases | CommentsThe STH and STQ Duplex metering pumps from Fluid Metering are ideal for precision mixing, diluting, and proportional metering for OEM medical, analytical, and industrial instrumentation. FMI’s OEM Duplex Metering Pumps consist of two FMI valveless pump heads direct coupled to a single variable stepper motor drive.
Plasma Surgical Announces Expanded Indications for Use for the PlasmaJet® Surgery System
May 1, 2013 12:44 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsROSWELL, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2013--Plasma Surgical, creator of the PlasmaJet®, an advanced energy medical device designed as a safe and effective alternative to traditional electrosurgery instruments, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug...
Study Finds Possible Alternative to Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
May 1, 2013 11:02 am | by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | News | CommentsScientists at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center used a catheter to re-direct the flow of bile from the bile duct into the small intestine, producing the same metabolic and weight-loss benefits as bariatric surgeries such as gastric by-pass. They named the procedure bile diversion, or BD.
A Text Message a Day Keeps the Asthma Attack Away
May 1, 2013 10:56 am | by Georgia Institute of Technology | News | CommentsIn a study by the Georgia Institute of Technology, pediatric patients who were asked questions about their symptoms and provided information about asthma via SMS text messages showed improved pulmonary function and a better understanding of their condition within four months, compared to other groups.
Graphene's High-Speed Seesaw
May 1, 2013 10:50 am | by University of Manchester | News | CommentsWriting in Nature Communications, the researchers report the first graphene-based transistor with bistable characteristics, which means that the device can spontaneously switch between two electronic states. Such devices are in great demand as emitters of electromagnetic waves in the high-frequency range between radar and infra-red, relevant for applications such as security systems and medical imaging.
Novation Awards Three-Year Contract for Carestream’s Radiology, Cardiology Healthcare IT Solutions
May 1, 2013 10:30 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2013--Carestream has been awarded a three-year agreement by Novation, a leading healthcare supply chain expertise and contracting company, to offer CARESTREAM Vue RIS+PACS, CARESTREAM Cardiology PACS and CARESTREAM Vue for Vendor-Neutral Archive to the...
Closest to Operating on a Live Patient - Simulated Training for Vascular Surgeons and Cardiologists
May 1, 2013 10:00 am | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsCLEVELAND, Ohio, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Simbionix USA Corporation, the world's leading provider of medical education and simulation training, is proud to announce the release of various training modules for the ANGIO Mentor™ endovascular simulator.
