Radiology
Watson to Present at the 2010 Citi Investment Research Global Healthcare Conference
May 14, 2010 6:39 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsMORRISTOWN, N.J. , May 14 /- Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI ), a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that Fred Wilkinson , Watson's Executive Vice President, Global Brands, will provide an overview of the Company's business at the 2010 Citi Investment...
Hill-Rom to Present at the Citi 2010 Global Health Care Conference
May 14, 2010 6:39 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsBATESVILLE, Ind. , May 14 /- Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: HRC ) invites you to listen to a presentation by John Greisch , president and chief executive officer, Hill-Rom. He will be speaking at the Citi Health Care Conference in New York City on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , at 10:30...
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Introduces Two New Staplers for Open Surgical Procedures at ASCRS
May 14, 2010 6:39 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsMINNEAPOLIS , May 14 /- Ethicon Endo-Surgery (EES) today announced the launch of two new surgical staplers designed to optimize efficiencies and compression during open surgery. The Ethicon Endo-Surgery Linear Cutter 55/75, engineered with novel staple technology and selectable staple...
joimax(R) Holds the First International TESSYS(R) User Meeting in Veenhuizen, The Netherlands, and Announces the Launch of Various New Products for Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
May 14, 2010 6:39 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsKARLSRUHE , Germany , May 14, 2010 /- On 14 and 15 May 2010 joimax(R) GmbH holds the first international user meeting of endoscopic spinal surgery in Veenhuizen/Niederlande. Besides the ten reference surgeons about 30 participants and customers from Germany , Europe , the United States...
Still River Systems Announces Production Milestone for the World's Smallest High-Energy Proton Therapy Accelerator
May 14, 2010 6:39 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsLITTLETON, Mass. , May 14 /- Still River Systems, Inc. announces successful clinical beam extraction from the first production unit of the world's smallest high-energy proton therapy accelerator. Powerful proton beams are used for the precise treatment of cancer by delivering a highly...
Nephros Reports 2010 First Quarter Financial Results
May 13, 2010 12:40 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsRIVER EDGE, N.J. , May 13 /- Nephros, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NEPH) announced today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2010 . First Quarter Highlights Increased revenues by 57% to approximately $989,000 from prior year. Reduced loss from operations by approximately $213...
CVS Caremark to Participate in the Citi Investment Research 2010 Food & Drug Retail Conference
May 13, 2010 10:38 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsWOONSOCKET, R.I. , May 13 /- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS ) today announced that members of its senior management team will be speaking to investors at the Citi Investment Research 2010 Food & Drug Retail Conference on May 25, 2010 . Tom Ryan , Chairman and Chief Executive...
DUSA Pharmaceuticals Announces Slate of Nominees for Election to the Board of Directors
May 13, 2010 10:38 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsWILMINGTON, Mass. , May 13 /- DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ® (Nasdaq: DUSA ), a dermatology company that is developing and marketing Levulan ® Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) and other products focused on patients with common skin conditions, today announced that its Annual Meeting of...
The Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary Association and the MedicAlert Foundation Partner to Offer Emergency Medical Information and Identification Services for Arkansans
May 13, 2010 10:38 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsTURLOCK, Calif. , May 13 /- The Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary Association (AHAA), an advocacy organization that assists its member hospitals through volunteering and collective initiatives, and the MedicAlert Foundation, the leading nonprofit provider of emergency medical information and...
Increase in Cancer Imaging Illustrates Need for Evidence-Based Care
May 13, 2010 10:38 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | News | CommentsFRANKLIN, Tenn. , May 13 /- New research showing a more than 30 percent annual increase in the use of high-tech imaging scans in older cancer patients underscores the need for evidence-based protocols in cancer care, said MedSolutions ( www.medsolutions.com ), a leading provider of...
Making the Case for Enclosures
April 6, 2010 5:07 am | Articles | CommentsThe Project: An enclosure was needed for a power source that aided surgeons with a very delicate procedure.
Honey, I Shrunk the Electronics!
January 22, 2010 10:59 am | by Jonathan Bearfield | Texas Instruments Inc. | Articles | CommentsThe drive towards mobility and miniaturization of medical electronics is a goal of many of today's device manufacturers. However, each of them is attempting to miniaturize at different levels.
Autoclavable Miniature Motors in Medical Applications
December 2, 2009 4:28 am | by Joanne Nania | Articles | CommentsMany medical devices require some amount of motion to function appropriately. Miniature brushless motors offer an excellent solution to this need. Further, being offered as autoclavable components makes them even more attractive to device designers.
COMs and Smart Batteries: Helping Deliver Advanced Imaging Devices
December 2, 2009 4:26 am | by Christine A. Van De Graaf | Articles | CommentsIn an effort to enable life saving diagnostic imaging equipment to be taken anywhere it could be necessary, device manufacturers are seeking technologies to help them design devices that will facilitate fully functional, smaller, portable devices.
The Role of DCE-MRI in Clinical Trials
December 2, 2009 4:26 am | by Mehdi Adineh, Ph.D. | Articles | CommentsMedical imaging holds the potential to significantly increase the quality of care able to be provided to injured or ill patients. It is now proving to be a valuable tool in the fight against cancer as well.
Coating on EMI Shielding
August 5, 2009 10:45 am | by Andrew Wang | Articles | CommentsAs hospital rooms become more high tech, an important concern for today's medical device designer is electromagnetic interference (EMI). Much attention has already been given to the infamous cell phone case which highlights interference from radio frequency signals.
Design Talk: Compression Improves Data Bandwidth Bottlenecks and Costs in Medical Imaging Systems
August 5, 2009 10:44 am | by Allan Evans, VP of Marketing, Samplify Systems | Articles | CommentsBy Allan Evans, VP of Marketing, Samplify Systems Allan Evans is VP of marketing at Samplify Systems. Visit Samplify Systems at www.samplify.com .
Diagnostic Imaging Horizons: A Constantly Moving Target
August 5, 2009 10:44 am | by Kimberly Powell | Articles | CommentsThe use of imaging technologies in the diagnosis of health concerns is experiencing very exciting growth and advancement. The technology displays images in much greater quality and in real time.
Beyond the Ilities: What Makes Medical Technology Unique
March 17, 2009 11:14 am | by Rick Schrenker | Articles | CommentsAn Editorial By Rick Schrenker Rick Schrenker is the systems engineering manager in the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Biomedical Engineering. He can be reached at 617-726-7534 or raschrenker@partners.org .
Acrylic Sheet Helps Put the Best Face on Flat-Panel Display
January 14, 2009 9:26 am | by Antoinette Spages | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Eliminate the issues that exist with the uncoated acrylic over the LCD flat-panel display on a cosmetic system. The Solution: Use an abrasion-resistant optical-grade acrylic sheet that functions like glass, but is significantly lighter and more durable.
Electromagnetic Simulation Helps Design Next Generation of MRI Equipment
December 5, 2008 7:03 am | by Dr. Christopher M. Collins | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Gain a better understanding of how the RF transceiver interacts with the nuclei in MRI systems in order to be able to design the next generation. The Solution: Use electromagnetic simulation software to demonstrate how these interactions occur. By Dr. Christopher M.
Perspectives on Changes in China (Part 3)
November 10, 2008 6:53 am | Helix Medical | Articles | CommentsChina has been the subject of much debate throughout the manufacturing industry as more companies have considered it an option for reducing costs. However, quality concerns and increasing economic factors have caused some to rethink this outsourcing strategy.
Concurrent Engineering & Outsourcing: Ingredients for Success
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | by Stephen C. Cooper | Articles | CommentsOutsourcing using concurrent engineering practices provides the hands-on approach for a company that enables it to gain the most in efficiencies from manufacturing. It can be used by virtually any company of any size and applied to any medical device, product, or component.
Medical Imaging: Decreasing Footprint, Increasing Performance
October 9, 2008 6:05 am | Analog Devices | Articles | CommentsThe latest signal chain components available for medical imaging systems enable designers to improve signal chain density and power consumption without compromising dynamic performance. Additionally, these technologies allow systems to improve their image quality, power consumption, and size.
Perspectives: FDA and Innovation, Part I
August 21, 2008 9:54 am | Articles | CommentsSome might point to FDA as an obstacle to achieving true device innovation to provide enhanced healthcare. Others view the agency as a necessary element to help ensure patient safety and provide regulated oversight.
