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Industry: The FDA Can Do More to Speed Development of HDEs
July 12, 2010 8:31 am | by U.S. Food & Drug Administration | CommentsDevicemakers are asking for more incentives and flexible standards as the FDA explores ways to encourage the development of devices to treat rare diseases.
Accumetrics, Inc., Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company Launch Strategic U.S. Collaboration
July 12, 2010 7:35 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsSAN DIEGO , PARSIPPANY, N.J. and INDIANAPOLIS , July 12 /- Accumetrics, Inc., Daiichi Sankyo, Inc, and Eli Lilly and Company announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic collaboration in the United States to raise awareness about antiplatelet therapy and the role of...
Visterra takes in $6M VC funds, launches Singapore arm
July 12, 2010 7:34 am | by Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology | CommentsCambridge biotech startup Visterra Inc., formerly known as Parasol Therapeutics, has landed $6 million in its first round of funding, which accompanied the launch of Visterra Singapore Pte. Ltd. from Visterra, the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) Center and the...
MedPro Imaging to Supply Mobile Ultrasound Diagnostics to Chicago Bears Players
July 12, 2010 7:34 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsWAUKESHA, Wis. , July 12 /- MedPro Imaging, a leading supplier of new and refurbished ultrasound solutions, announced the company has been chosen by the Chicago Bears Football Club, Inc. to supply mobile ultrasound services for helping to diagnose injuries and other health issues for the...
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Completes Divestiture of Breast Care Business to Devicor Medical Products
July 12, 2010 7:34 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsCINCINNATI , July 12 /- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (EES), a Johnson & Johnson company, today announced it has completed the divestiture of its Breast Care business to Devicor Medical Products, Inc., a portfolio company of GTCR. Financial terms of the transaction are not being...
Concord buys stake in Chinese cancer facilities
July 12, 2010 5:45 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsConcord Medical Services Holdings Ltd., which operates radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging centers in China, said Monday it bought a 52 percent stake in Xi'an Wan Jie Hua Xiang Medical Technology Development Ltd. The 103 million renminbi ($15.2 million) deal, effective July 1, is part of a...
Covidien completes tender offer for ev3 shares
July 12, 2010 3:45 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsDrug and medical device maker Covidien said Monday it completed a tender offer for ev3 Inc. and moved closer to closing its $2.6 billion buyout of the company. Covidien announced plans to buy the company for $22.50 per share on June 1. At the time, the deal marked a 19 percent premium.In a...
S.D. Firm Brings 1st Two Open, Faster MRI Scanners to County
July 11, 2010 11:34 pm | by San Diego Business Journal | CommentsMedical patients who need magnetic resonance imaging may find an oasis in the county's first two open, faster MRI scanners.
Health, Tech Sectors Hasten to Untangle Wireless Issues
July 11, 2010 11:33 pm | by San Diego Business Journal | CommentsAn urgent market need to drive down the bloated cost of health care delivery worldwide has spawned a new cooperative spirit among telecommunications, technology and investment companies wanting to develop wireless technology as a way to make health care less expensive and more efficient.
Wireless Firms Reshape Medical Care With Retooled Equipment
July 11, 2010 11:33 pm | by San Diego Business Journal | CommentsDue to rapid advancements in the integration of wireless technology and health care, the future of post-hospitalization patient care will soon be coming to a screen nearby: on BlackBerries, iPads and iPhones.
Pain, dry mouth may play role in sleep quality of head and neck cancer patients
July 11, 2010 10:33 pm | by EurekAlert | Comments(University of Michigan Health System) Head and neck cancer patients who reported poor sleep quality one year after diagnosis had more symptoms of chronic pain and complaints of dry mouth related to radiation treatments, according to a recent study from the University of Michigan...
Bayer HealthCare Announces Recipients of 2010 WFH International Hemophilia Nursing Fellowship
July 10, 2010 7:36 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsBUENOS AIRES, Argentina , July 10 /- Bayer HealthCare announced today the recipients of the 2010 World Federation of Hemophilia's International Hemophilia Nursing Fellowship (IHNF). This global initiative, supported by Bayer, provides hemophilia education and training to nurses in...
Canadian earnings declared Friday: Opmedic's quarterly earnings, revenue up
July 9, 2010 10:45 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsCanadian earnings declared Friday as of 2:30 p.m. ET:Opmedic Group Inc. (TSX:OMG): Three months ended May 31, 2010, $600,000, $0.04 a share; 2009, $538,000, $0.03 a share. Revenue: 2010, $3,899,000; 2009, $3,586,000.
Pioneer® Surgical Expands Product Specialists to Support Growing Biologics Business
July 9, 2010 10:39 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsRALEIGH, N.C. , July 9 /- Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc. recently expanded its Biologics Product Specialist program to provide sales and technical biologic expertise to support their growing line of products that address bone and soft tissue repair. Mr. Shane Ray , General Manager for...
Stereotaxis Announces Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
July 9, 2010 10:37 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsST. LOUIS , July 9 /- Stereotaxis, Inc. (Nasdaq: STXS ) announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 , on Monday, August 2, 2010 after the close of the market. The Company will host a conference call and webcast on Monday, August 2,...
