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Study Finds that Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer's Are Linked

May 20, 2013 | by American Thoracic Society | Comments

A new study looking at sleep-disordered breathing and markers for Alzheimer's disease risk in cerebrospinal fluid and neuroimaging adds to the growing body of research linking the two. But this latest study also poses an interesting question: Could AD in its "preclinical stages" also lead to SDB and explain the increased prevalence of SDB in the elderly?

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VerrataT Pressure Guide Wire and iFR@ (Instant Wave-Free RatioT) Software Modality will be on display at EuroPCR 2013[1]

May 21, 2013 4:40 am | by The Associated Press | Comments

Volcano Corporation (NASDAQ: VOLC) a leading developer and manufacturer of precision guided therapy tools designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular disease, today announced that it will demonstrate the VerrataT Pressure Guide Wire and the iFR@ (Instant...

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Medtronic Finds TAVI with CoreValve System Cost Effective for Treating Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis

May 21, 2013 4:06 am | by The Associated Press | Comments

Focused on offering devices that provide both clinical and economic value, Medtronic, Inc. unveiled the results of a cost-effectiveness model comparing transcatheter aortic valve implantation with the CoreValve System to medical management. Presented at EuroPCR 2013, the United Kingdom-based analysis compared the "real world" Medtronic CoreValve ADVANCE study to the medical management cohort of the PARTNER B study.

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Teleflex Announces Launch of its Next Generation Vascular Positioning System

May 20, 2013 5:00 pm | by The Associated Press | Comments

LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2013--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical devices for critical care and surgery, announces the launch of the ARROW ® VPS G4 ™ Device. The ARROW VPS G4 Device is used in conjunction with the disposable ARROW ® VPS ® Stylet....

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Given Imaging Announces New European Study Evaluating PillCam(R) COLON versus CT-Colonography in Patients With Incomplete Colonoscopy

May 20, 2013 4:45 pm | by GlobeNewswire | Comments

Given Imaging Ltd, a world leader in GI medical devices and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today announced data from several European studies confirming the effectiveness of PillCam COLON in detecting colonic lesions in patients following incomplete colonoscopies and monitoring diverse digestive diseases in both adults and children.

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B. Braun Committed To Improving Patient Safety

May 20, 2013 3:00 pm | by PR Newswire | Comments

BETHLEHEM, Pa., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Braun Medical Inc. (B.Braun) is committed to enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety with products, services and education focused on sharing best clinical practices. B.Braun will feature its innovative Outlook® 400ES...

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Wyle Aided System Gets Named to Space Technology Hall of Fame

May 20, 2013 11:15 am | by PR Newswire | Comments

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A medical diagnostic technology that experts at Wyle helped perfect for use both in space and on Earth was inducted recently in the Space Technology Hall of Fame. The technology assures high quality, secure handling and transmission of...

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Covidien Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Nellcor Pulse Oximetry Motion Claims

May 20, 2013 11:11 am | by Covidien | Comments

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products and recognized innovator in patient monitoring and respiratory care devices, today announced that its Nellcor™ pulse oximetry portfolio, which is used to measure arterial oxygen saturation, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for motion claims.

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PENTAX Medical Continues Global Leadership in Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems with Release of the Hi Vision Preirus

May 20, 2013 11:08 am | by PENTAX Medical Company | Comments

PENTAX Medical Company, a healthcare industry leader in endoscopic imaging, recently announced the release of the HI VISION™ Preirus™ ultrasound scanner. PENTAX Medical, in collaboration with Hitachi-Aloka, has had a rich history of introducing ultrasound scanners to the gastroenterology and pulmonary markets that present new possibilities in imaging capabilities.

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New Diagnostics Solutions from Welch Allyn to Help Improve Patient Safety, Reduce Risk for Facilities

May 20, 2013 11:05 am | by Welch Allyn | Comments

Welch Allyn, a leading medical diagnostic device company that specializes in helping clinicians improve patient outcomes, will showcase its new FlexiPort® EcoCuffTM blood pressure cuff and EarlySense Vitals Surveillance System at the National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition this week at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, Mass.

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Given Imaging Announces New Data Confirming SmartPill Improves Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Patients With Motility Issues

May 20, 2013 11:02 am | by Globe Newswire | Comments

Given Imaging Ltd, a world leader in GI medical devices and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, has announced several studies confirming an expanded role for SmartPill in diagnosing gastrointestinal motility disorders. All data were presented at Digestive Disease Week taking place May 18 - 21, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL where Given Imaging is exhibiting at booth #1059 throughout the conference.

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Biosensors Receives CE Mark Approval for BioMatrix NeoFlex

May 20, 2013 10:54 am | by Biosensors International | Comments

BioMatrix NeoFlex features a new advanced stent delivery system, improving pushability, trackability, and crossability. It also has a lower lesion entry profile than its predecessor. BioMatrix NeoFlex retains the same combination of abluminal biodegradable polymer coating, proprietary limus drug Biolimus A9, and platform that has made the BioMatrix stent family an increasingly popular choice of DES in global markets where available.

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EDAP's Ablatherm-HIFU Demonstrates Long Term Efficacy, Durability and Reproducibility With Prospective Fourteen -Year Study

May 20, 2013 10:46 am | by GlobeNewswire | Comments

EDAP TMS SA, the global leader in therapeutic ultrasound, announced today new long term data demonstrating high rates of both cancer-specific and overall survival of patients treated with high-intensity focused ultrasound. The study led by Drs. Sebastien Crouzet and Albert Gelet of Edouard Herriot Hospital, located in Lyon, France evaluated the morbidity and long term oncologic outcomes of primary HIFU therapy for localized prostate cancer.

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CardioDx Announces Publication of the IMPACT-CARD Trial Demonstrating Use of Corus@ CAD Test Influenced Cardiologists' Clinical Management of Patients with Symptoms Suggestive of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease

May 20, 2013 8:31 am | by The Associated Press | Comments

CardioDx, Inc., a pioneer in the field of cardiovascular genomic diagnostics, today announced the publication of the IMPACT-CARD (Investigation of a Molecular Personalized Coronary Gene Expression Test on Cardiology Practice Pattern) trial in Critical Pathways in Cardiology. This prospective...

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The Ohio State University Commences Key Comparative Study of Vycor's Patented ViewSite Brain Access System

May 20, 2013 8:30 am | by The Associated Press | Comments

Vycor Medical, Inc. ("Vycor") (OTCQB: VYCO), a medical device company with a suite of FDA approved products, announced today that the Minimally Invasive Cranial Surgery Program at the Ohio State University (Columbus, OH) has commenced an animal study to evaluate a comparison of tissue damage...

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Intermountain Healthcare Partners With Sotera@ Wireless

May 20, 2013 8:01 am | by The Associated Press | Comments

Sotera Wireless@, creator of the ViSi Mobile@ wireless patient monitoring system, announced today that Intermountain Healthcare will officially partner with the Company. Furthering this collaboration, Intermountain Healthcare executive vice president and chief financial officer Bert Zimmerli ...

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