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Sports Seem OK for Many with Heart-Zapping Device
May 28, 2013 10:18 am | by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer | CommentsNew research is challenging medical guidelines that say people with a heart-zapping device in their chests should avoid intense sports like basketball and soccer in favor of golf or bowling. Lots of patients ignore that take-it-easy advice and stay in the game, and Monday's findings suggest vigorous exercise may be safe for many of them after all.
Full Spectrum Endoscopy Procedure Reduces 'Miss Rate'
May 28, 2013 10:16 am | by EndoChoice | CommentsAlthough colonoscopy exams prevent many colon cancer deathsand are considered the most sensitive method for detecting colorectal cancers, the procedure is not completely effective in preventing cancer cases. EndoChoice has unveiled research that shows that its new Fuse system significantly improves the accuracy of this procedure and greatly reduces the number of adenomas missed by colonoscopists.
Imaging Technology for Joint Replacements and Implanted Devices
May 28, 2013 10:13 am | by GE Healthcare | CommentsGE Healthcare (NYSE: GE) has introduced MAVRIC SL, a novel magnetic resonance (MR) imaging technique designed to address the growing clinical need to more accurately image soft tissue and bone in patients with MR Conditional-labeled implants, such as joint replacements and other instrumentation.
Spine Function Improves Following Cell Replacement Therapy with Fetal Human Stem Cells
May 28, 2013 10:06 am | by BioMed Central | CommentsHuman fetal stem cell grafts improve both motor and sensory functions in rats suffering from a spinal cord injury, according to research published this week in BioMed Central's open access journal Stem Cell Research and Therapy. This cell replacement therapy also improves the structural integrity of the spine, providing a functional relay through the injury site.
High-Tech Industry Big Immigration Bill Winner
May 28, 2013 10:04 am | by Erica Werner, Associated Press | CommentsMore than any other group, the high-tech industry got big wins in an immigration bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, thanks to a concerted lobbying effort, an ideally positioned Senate ally and relatively weak opposition. The result amounted to a bonanza for the industry.
Heli-FX™ Guide Designed to Treat Wide Neck Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Receives FDA Clearance
May 28, 2013 8:15 am | by Business Wire | CommentsAptus Endosystems, Inc. announced today that it received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its 28mm Tip Reach Heli-FX™ Guide. A line extension of the original Heli-FX System, the new product enhances treatment of wide neck abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA).
OrSense Non Invasive Hemoglobin Monitor Shown Safe and Accurate for Pre-Donation Screening in Blood Banks
May 28, 2013 7:00 am | by Business Wire | CommentsOrSense Ltd., developer of monitors for non-invasive measurements of various blood parameters, announced today that its non-invasive Hemoglobin (Hb) NBM-200 monitor was the topic of multiple recent studies highlighting the clinical value of the device.
Boston Scientific Receives CE Mark Approval For GUIDE™ DBS System
May 27, 2013 5:15 pm | by PR Newswire | CommentsBoston Scientific Corporation has received CE Mark approval for use of the GUIDE™ DBS System, the world's first deep brain stimulation (DBS) visualization system. GUIDE DBS provides clinicians with 3D visualization information that simulates stimulation output, which may reduce programming time and enable more precise targeting of therapy.
OrbusNeich Launches World's First Dual Therapy Stent That Addresses Challenges of Delayed Coronary Artery Healing Associated with Monotherapy Drug Eluting Stents
May 27, 2013 3:00 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsOrbusNeich today launched the world's first dual therapy stent - the COMBO Dual Therapy Stent - to address the challenges of delayed healing of the coronary artery associated with monotherapy drug eluting stents (DES), the current standard of care for the treatment of coronary artery disease...
Biosensors Completes Spectrum Dynamics Assets Acquisition
May 26, 2013 8:02 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsBiosensors International Group, Ltd., a developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative medical devices, today announced the completion of its acquisition of substantially all assets of Spectrum Dynamics, a leader in advanced functional assessment technologies, including those used to evaluate patients for cardiac interventions.
Commentary: Obamacare’s Other Surprise
May 25, 2013 7:13 am | by Thomas L. Friedman, Associated Press | CommentsWe’ll just have to wait and see whether the Affordable Care Act, as the health care law is officially known, surprises us on the downside. But there is one area where the law already appears to be surprising on the upside. And that is the number of health care information startups it’s spurring.
Intuitive Surgical Rises on Lawsuit Verdict
May 24, 2013 3:24 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsShares of Intuitive Surgical Inc. rose Friday after a jury ruled the company did not owe damages to the family of a patient who suffered complications following a surgery performed with Intuitive's da Vinci robotic system. THE SPARK: The Washington State jury found Intuitive was not negligent in...
Feasibility Trial Reports Deployment of New Device for TAVI in Aortic Insufficiency
May 24, 2013 11:09 am | by European Society of Cardiology | CommentsA new investigational device—the Helio System (TF-FA) —being developed for use with the Sapien XT Transcatheter Heart Valve was successfully deployed in all four patients in a small, first-in-human feasibility study of its use in high-risk aortic insufficiency reported at EuroPCR 2013.
Registry Confirms TAVI Efficacy and Safety in Asian Patients
May 24, 2013 11:05 am | by European Society of Cardiology | CommentsTranscatheter aortic valve implantation is effective and safe in Asian patients, according to early experience based on first results from a multicentre Asian registry reported at EuroPCR 2013. "TAVI has become a treatment option for selected patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. But current data are virtually all from North American or European centres," Paul Chiam told the conference.
Nephosity’s MobileCT Viewer Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Diagnostic Image Viewing on iPads
May 24, 2013 10:55 am | by Nephosity | CommentsNephosity, a digital health startup that was a member of Rock Health’s second class, has received clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their MobileCT Viewer, a software application for diagnostic image viewing on the iPad.
