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ACT lands patents for stem cell-derived eye treatment
September 14, 2010 11:38 am | by Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology | CommentsAdvanced Cell Technology Inc. has won two patents related to its stem cell-derived regenerative technology used to treat eye disorders. The patents are expected to help the company move toward human clinical trials to treat Stargardt’s disease, as well as Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
NMT Medical board error prompts Nasdaq delisting notice
September 14, 2010 11:38 am | by Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology | CommentsNMT Medical Inc., a provider of cardiac implants, has been notfied it no longer meets the requirements for listing on the Nasdaq Global Market, following the resignation of a board member who also sat on the company’s audit committee.
Reportlinker Adds Cardiovascular Surgery Devices - Global Pipeline Analysis, Opportunity Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2016
September 14, 2010 11:36 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsNEW YORK, Sept. 14 /- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Cardiovascular Surgery Devices - Global Pipeline Analysis, Opportunity Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2016...
Reportlinker Adds Global Coronary Stents Pipeline Analysis, Opportunity Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2016
September 14, 2010 11:36 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsNEW YORK Sept. 14 /- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Coronary Stents Pipeline Analysis, Opportunity Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2016...
Reportlinker Adds Respiratory Devices - Global Pipeline Analysis, Opportunity Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2016
September 14, 2010 11:34 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsNEW YORK, Sept. 14 /- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Respiratory Devices - Global Pipeline Analysis, Opportunity Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2016...
New treatment for rabies advances after successful phase 1 trial in India
September 14, 2010 11:34 am | by EurekAlert | Comments(University of Massachusetts Medical School) MassBiologics at the University of Massachusetts and the Serum Institute of India announced today that a newly completed Phase 1 study of a monoclonal antibody to rabies (RAB-1) showed positive results for the new therapy, which has the...
Vertebroplasty gets boost, but doubts on value remain
September 14, 2010 11:34 am | by Diagnostic Imaging | CommentsA new study on vertebroplasty adds weight to the argument the procedure is safe and effective for patients with acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
Despite MR recommendation, facilities will continue CT use
September 14, 2010 11:34 am | by Diagnostic Imaging | CommentsThe American Academy of Neurology’s new guidelines on using MRI for stroke may represent best practice, but practical issues remain, interviews with several experts revealed.
AAIPharma Services Corp. Names Patrick Walsh Chief Executive Officer
September 14, 2010 11:34 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsWILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 14 /- AAIPharma Services Corp., a leading provider of pharmaceutical product development services for more than 30 years, announced today that it has appointed Patrick D. Walsh to chief executive officer. Water Street, a strategic private equity firm focused...
Reportlinker Adds Autistic Disorder - Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2017
September 14, 2010 11:34 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsNEW YORK, Sept. 14 /- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Autistic Disorder - Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2017...
USGI Medical Tissue Anchors Show Durability Beyond One Year, Enabling Numerous Incisionless Gastrointestinal Procedures
September 14, 2010 11:07 am | CommentsSAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (September 13, 2010) – USGI Medical, Inc., the Incisionless Surgery company, today announced that updated multi-center results confirm durability of the company’s Expandable Tissue Anchors™
IntriMed Technologies Launched to Address Challenges Faced by Medical Device Manufacturers
September 14, 2010 10:58 am | CommentsOxnard, Calif. – Sept. 14, 2010 – The launch of IntriMed Technologies and the opening of IntriMed’s first state-of-the-industry Innovation Center in Oxnard, Calif. were announced today by IntriPlex Technologies, a global leader in the design and manufacture of ultra-precise components for the data storage and healthcare industries.
DSM Biomedical Announces Continued Partnership with Spinelab
September 14, 2010 9:50 am | CommentsBerkeley, CA – September 14, 2010 – DSM Biomedical, a global leader in biomedical materials science, and its Berkeley based operation, DSM PTG, today announced the company has extended its partnership with Spinelab Ltd., a privately held company specialized in developing a dynamic stabilization system for the spine.
Connecticut Spring & Stamping Announces Medical Capabilities
September 14, 2010 9:43 am | CommentsConnecticut Spring & Stamping (CSS), a manufacturer of precision parts for the medical, aerospace, firearms and defense industries worldwide, announces its broad technical expertise in developing and manufacturing precision medical product components, including springs and progressive stampings.
Humana hiring 270 workers for Humana Cares unit
September 14, 2010 8:45 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsHealth insurer Humana Inc. said Tuesday it is adding 270 new positions to its Humana Cares unit.Humana Cares, based in St. Petersburg, Fla., is the company's complex care management division. It focuses on patients with chronic disease, including heart and lung conditions.The hiring comes ahead...
