Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's Pediatric Medical Device 'Idea Campaign' Now Online to Stimulate Early Stage Innovation

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

PointCare Systems Donates Diagnostic Tests to Haitian Clinics to Ensure Resumption of Critical HIV/AIDS Patient Care and Bolster Emergency Medical Treatment for Earthquake Victims

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- PointCare Technologies, pioneer inventor of a portable diagnostic system that enables effective HIV/AIDS monitoring for millions of people in remote areas of developing countries, has donated 4,000 (a month's supply) of its rapid PointCare NOW tests to Haitian clinics to ensure the resumption of critical care to HIV/AIDS patients. The test delivers two...

Biomet Inc. Donates $3.1 Million in Medical Devices to Haitian Relief Effort

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Medtronic, Inc. Donates Medical Supplies to Haiti Relief Effort

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Medical Molding: Do We Have All The Right People?

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

CareFusion Corporation to Donate $3.1 Million in Products for Ongoing Earthquake Relief Efforts in Haiti

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Medtronic, Inc. Pledges $1 Million to Haiti Earthquake Relief

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Begins Distribution to Haiti of Trauma Implants and Instruments

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medical device maker Smith & Nephew's Orthopaedics business is making available this week more than $2 million in implants and surgical instruments for use by orthopedic surgeons in the treatment of survivors of last week's earthquake in Haiti.

These resources are being distributed in Haiti by Hope Force International...

Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. to Donate $250,000 in Funding and Orthopedic Devices to Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. and its philanthropic organization The Hanger Ivan R. Sabel Foundation announced today that it will provide $250,000 in funding and orthopedic devices to assist with the medical needs of those affected by the earthquake in Haiti.

"We feel deeply for the people affected by this profound tragedy...

Brainwave Sofa Is Exactly What You Were Thinking

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

medGadget -- Ever wondered what a piece of furniture formed from raw data extracted from your brain would look like? But of course you have, and so did Lucas Maassen and Dries Verbruggen, the designers of the Brainwave Sofa.

Michigan Biosciences Organization - MichBio Panelists: Breaking Into Medical Device Field Has Advantages And Pitfalls For Manufactures

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Crain's Detroit Business -- Diversifying into medical devices is a way for manufacturers dependent on the auto industry to grow revenue and avoid the ups and downs of the auto supply chain, but it takes hard work and a long-term commitment, attendees at the fifth annual MichBio Expo were told in a panel discussion Wednesday.

DeviceSpace Launches the

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Why is Biomedical Engineering Not Taking Roots?

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

The News -- Biomedical Engineering is one of the most important emerging sciences in the world but lack of recognition and patronage from the government is hampering its expected progress in Pakistan, said Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) Department of Biomedical Engineering Chairman Dr Abdul Haleem during a candid talk with The News.

DeviceSpace and Launch Dynamic, Online Career Center

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Partnership forms Device Career Network, a targeted community of more than 60,000 medical device and diagnostics professionals

ENGLEWOOD, CO (February 9, 2009) DeviceSpace.com, an onTargetjobs Inc. company and the nation's premier job board for the medical device and...

Songbird Hearing, Inc. Release: Hearing Loss Presents a Significant Challenge for Rising Number of Caregivers New Survey Indicates that a Patient's or Loved One's Hearing Loss Can Lead to Inefficiency and Even Medical Mistakes

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearing loss among those who require the assistance of a caregiver is causing serious problems that impact both the patient and those providing care, according to a new survey released by Songbird Hearing, Inc. (http://www.songbirdhearing.com) More than 44 million Americans now serve as caregivers for a friend, neighbor or family member(1) and join...

Waters Corporation Gives Boost to Clinical Research Programs at

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

QUEBEC, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fondation du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS) is proud to announce that Waters Corporation has donated a Waters(R) Synapt(TM) MS System, the latest generation of mass spectrometers. This gift -- worth a total C$1.1 million -- is the result of a partnership between Waters and CHUS which is critical to the creation of the Centre d'expertise...

MEDEC Launches Transforming Health Through Medical Technology

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Launched today at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Transforming Health Through Medical Technology is a compilation of stories of Canadian patients and physicians whose lives have been changed for the better thanks to innovative technologies and devices. The stories have been published in a book format and online at www.medec.org/vot.

Commonly Used Test Could Identify Millions of People with Undiagnosed Diabetes, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Scientists Say

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

ScienceDaily A blood test currently used as the gold standard for monitoring people already under care for diabetes may have far wider use in identifying millions with undetected diabetes, a team led by a Johns Hopkins physician suggests.

IVF Not the Reason for Birth Risks, Researchers Say

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

BBC -- Complications associated with IVF are due to underlying fertility problems in the parents and not the techniques used during treatment, research suggests.

Bone Density Predicts Chances of Breast Cancer, University of Arizona Study Finds

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

HealthDay News -- Calculating a woman's bone mineral density appears to shed light on her risk for breast cancer.

No Need for Gene Screens in Breast Cancer Families, Leiden University Medical Center Researchers Say

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

EurekAlert -- Research reported today should provide relief to women who are worried after a relative's breast cancer diagnosis. The study in the open access journal BMC Cancer shows that a family history of breast cancer does not give a useful indication of the likelihood that a woman will develop it herself at an early age.

Minimally Invasive Treatment Improves Male Fertility in University of Bonn Study

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

EurekAlert -- A minimally invasive treatment for a common cause of male infertility can significantly improve a couple's chances for pregnancy, according to a new study published in the August issue of Radiology. The study, conducted at the University of Bonn in Germany, also found that the level of sperm motility prior to treatment is a key predictor of success.

Ahura Scientific Recognized as Most Innovative Company in 6th Annual American Business Awards

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

WILMINGTON, MA--(Marketwire - July 15, 2008) - Ahura Scientific, Inc., a leader in rugged, ultra-compact handheld instruments for chemical identification, announced today it has received a Stevie Award for Most Innovative Company from The American Business Awards organization.

Vest to Measure Stress, Developed by Catholic University of Leuven Scientists

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

ScienceDaily How stressed are we? A sensor vest will soon be able to tell us. From sports training to computer games, the garment registers the electrical excitation of the muscles at any given time and determines the level of physical stress.

Glaucoma Treatment Can Prevent Blindness, Say Duke University Researchers

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

HealthDay News -- Glaucoma doesn't necessarily have to end in blindness, two new studies suggest. In one report, researchers say they found traditional surgery for glaucoma has better outcomes than using glaucoma drainage devices. The second report found that even patients with end-stage glaucoma can be successfully treated. Both studies were published in the July issue of Ophthalmology.

New Method Better Predictor of In Vitro Fertilization Success Developed at Stanford University School of Medicine

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

HealthDay News -- A method that's 70 percent accurate in determining whether a woman undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) will get pregnant has been developed by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers.

Abviva, Inc.: New Case of Mad Cow Disease Detected in North America

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Abviva, Inc. (OTCBB: AVVA) today announced that BioBDC International (BioBDC), Abvivas exclusive sales agent for Mad Cow diagnostic tests produced by Abvivas subsidiary company Prion Developmental Laboratories, Inc. (PDL), reported the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed a new case of mad cow disease, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), was discovered in western...

World Anti-Doping Agency's Blood Doping Tests May Miss Cheaters

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

HealthDay News -- Tests designed to detect the illegal presence of a performance-enhancing drug that boosts blood oxygen levels in elite athletes are likely to miss those who decide to cheat, a new study claims.

University of Cambridge Scientists Foresee Cancer Gene Test 'For All Women'

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

BBC -- A simple test for gene faults which increase the risk of breast cancer is getting nearer, UK scientists suggest.

Arterial Calcium Scans Can Predict Death Risk, Harbor-UCLA Research and Education Institute (REI) Researchers Say

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

HealthDay News -- Scanning the heart's arteries for calcium deposits accurately predicts the overall death risk for American adults, a new study suggests.

Simple Ultrasound Exam May Predict Osteoporosis Risk, Study Finds

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

EurekAlert -- An ultrasound exam of the heel may be able to predict if a woman is at heightened risk for fractures due to osteoporosis, according to a new multicenter study being published in the July issue of the journal Radiology. Along with certain risk factors, including age or recent fall, radiation-free ultrasound of the heel may be used to better select women who need further bone density testing...

Idle Computers Offer Hope to Solve Cancer's Mysteries Through University of Texas Grid Computing Project

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

Physorg -- A biomedical engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin is using a concept called "grid computing" to allow the average person to donate idle computer time in a global effort to fight cancer.

Symptoms Plus Blood Test Boost Ovarian Cancer Detection, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Researchers Find

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

HealthDay News -- U.S. researchers boosted the level of early-stage ovarian cancer detection by 20 percent through use of a blood test to detect a tumor marker as well as a woman's report of new-onset symptoms.

University of Utah Melanoma Study: Genetic Test Determines Those at High-Risk for Deadly Cancer

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

Salt Lake Tribune -- What would you do if you knew you had a genetic mutation that would likely lead to melanoma?

A new study by Utah researchers showed, for the first time, that revealing results helps patients protect themselves. Even patients who learned they didn't have the mutation did a better job of screening themselves.

Boston Scientific Corporation Welcomes Progress on Pain Care Legislation

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

NATICK, Mass., June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation today welcomed progress on a number of pieces of legislation that will help service veterans and the active armed forces better manage the challenges of chronic pain. The U.S. Senate has recently passed the Veterans Mental Health Improvements Act, which includes provisions of the Veterans Pain Care Act (S. 216...

FDA Still Has Concerns Over Imaging Agents

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

Reuters -- U.S. health regulators are still concerned about the safety of imaging contrast agents used for ultrasound and echocardiograph tests, according to Food and Drug Administration documents released on Friday.

Imperial College London Scientists Say Tests 'Cut Child Asthma Steroids'

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

BBC -- Testing the breath and phlegm of children with severe asthma might spare them potentially damaging oral steroid drugs, say scientists.

Time to Rethink Blood Pressure Tests, Say and Umea University Researchers

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

Reuters -- Doctors need to rethink the way they measure blood pressure and focus only on the higher of the two conventional readings in patients older than 50, European experts said on Tuesday.

Egg-Freezing Technique 'Is Safe', Say McGill University Scientists

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

BBC -- A method of storing human eggs which allows women to postpone motherhood is as safe as conventional IVF treatment, research suggests.

Pfizer Inc. Report Demonstrates Value of Conducting Virtual Studies of Drug-Drug Interactions

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

Sheffield, UK, 10th June 2008 A new report to appear in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology shows how pharmaceutical companies can use modelling and simulation to predict clinically significant drug-drug interactions before undertaking human studies. Scientists at Pfizer Global Research and Development (Sandwich, Kent) have used the Simcyp Simulator to predict the extent of drug-drug...

Welch Allyn Honors Sales and Marketing Excellence in U.S. and Canada

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Welch Allyn, a leading manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, recently honored four North American sales and marketing professionals with outstanding performance awards at its 2008 Sales Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Gallagher of Philadelphia, John Norris of Chicago, and Tom Dickie of Winnipeg, Canada, were winners of the prestigious...

Antibacterial Wipes Can Spread Superbugs, Study Finds

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

Reuters -- Disinfectant wipes routinely used in hospitals may actually spread drug-resistant bacteria rather than kill the dangerous infections, British researchers said on Tuesday.

New Method Effective In Detecting Dangerous Coronary Plaque; Non-Invasive CT Scan Proves Safe And Accurate In Uncovering Early Signs Of Heart Disease, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Study

Fri, 30 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

EurekAlert -- A significant number of patients who suffer a heart attack never have any warning signs. For many of these individuals, the source of the problem is noncalcified plaque, a buildup of soft deposits embedded deep within the walls of the hearts arteries, undetectable by angiography or cardiac stress tests and prone to rupture without warning.

Health Protection Agency To Study Health Impact Of MRI

Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

BBC -- Experts are to investigate whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners can damage health. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) study is likely to focus mainly on the impact on health workers who regularly operate the machines.

New Study At The University of North Carolina Firms Up Promise Of Potential New Cervical Cancer Screening Tool

Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

ScienceDaily New research into the causes of cervical cancer appears to lend weight to the promise of a potential early detection method that could help prevent the disease.

According to a study involving scientists from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, persistent infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) could be a useful clinical marker for increased risk of cervical cancer...

Monitors Urged By American Heart Association For All With High Blood Pressure

Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

AP -- Everyone with high blood pressure - some 72 million Americans - should own a home monitor and do regular pressure checks, the American Heart Association and other groups urged Thursday in an unprecedented endorsement of a medical device for consumers.

Cat Brain Could Provide Bionic Eye Firmware, Study

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

New Scientist -- It may not be able to catch mice yet, but software developed in the US can perceive moving images in much the same way a cat's brain does. The researchers hope the work will one day lead to implants that make it possible for people to see without an optic nerve.

Incisionless Procedure To Reduce Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass Surgery, Performed At The University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

ScienceDaily Every year more than 100,000 U.S. patients undergo gastric bypass surgery for the treatment of obesity. Experience now shows approximately 20 percent of these patients will regain weight within a few years after the surgery, due to the stretching of the stomach, and will be at renewed risk for diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The Center for the Treatment...

Affymetrix (Santa Clara, California) Applauds Congress and President for Enacting the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX) applauds the U.S. Congress and President George W. Bush for enacting the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). GINA establishes a much-needed federal prohibition in the United States against genetic discrimination and enacts a national standard for ensuring the privacy of personal genetic information. For more than seven...

Repeat Colonoscopies Underused In High-Risk Patients; Other Research Found Traditional Colonoscopy Still Better Than Virtual Version, National Cancer Institute Study

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

HealthDay News -- The people who most need to have repeat colonoscopies to detect precancerous growths are less likely to get the potentially lifesaving procedures, new research shows.

Ventilator Relieves Lung Cancer Pain In Final Hours; At End Of Life, It May Be Better Than Standard Oxygen Therapy, Study

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

HealthDay News -- New research suggests that a mechanical ventilator can ease suffering and help lung cancer patients avoid sedation at the end of life. A large percentage of these patients didn't want to have anything to do with a ventilator, which requires them to wear an oxygen mask. But those who were willing to try the treatment needed less morphine and had fewer symptoms in their final hours...

Radiation Improves Survival For Advanced Prostate Cancer, Study

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

HealthDay News -- Men with advanced prostate cancer that hasn't spread beyond the gland should receive radiation therapy as soon as the prostate has been removed, a new long-term study says.

'Asbestos Warning' On Nanotubes, Study

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

BBC -- Carbon nanotubes, the poster child of the burgeoning nanotechnology industry, could trigger diseases similar to those caused by asbestos, a study suggests.

Frost & Sullivan Release: Rising Incidence of Cancer Promotes Uptake of Biopsy Devices across Europe

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The dramatic increase in the rate of cancer, coupled with the need for early detection, is driving the worldwide demand for biopsy devices. In Europe, the market for biopsy devices is facing challenges such as fierce competition and lack of reimbursements. Despite the dominance of tier I participants, there is still a significant level of competition among smaller participants...

Johnson & Johnson Stent Ad Under Fire in The New England Journal of Medicine

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

CNBC -- Two cardiologists write in "The New England Journal of Medicine" that Johnson and Johnson's first-of-its kind TV commercial for a heart stent is aimed at "millions of people who are ill-equipped to make judgments" about the device.

New Scans Prompt Mastectomies For Breast Patients, Mayo Clinic Study

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

Reuters -- Breast cancer patients who get newer scans called magnetic resonance imaging are more likely to opt for mastectomies, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

Prism Glasses Expand The View For Patients With Hemianopia,

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

ScienceDaily Innovative prism glasses can significantly improve the vision and the daily lives of patients with hemianopia, a condition that blinds half the visual field in both eyes. The peripheral prism glasses, which were invented by Dr. Eli Peli, a Senior Scientist at Schepens Eye Research Institute, were evaluated in the first community-based multi-center trial of such a device, which is published...

Robot That Gives Birth Helps Medics Train, and University of Alberta

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

NewScientist -- A childbirth simulator developed in France can help junior obstetricians gain the equivalent of several years' experience at forceps-assisted births in just a few days.

Coupled With Mammography, Ultrasound Finds More Breast Cancers, Johns Hopkins University Study

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

HealthDay News -- While undoubtedly lifesaving for many women, mammography is far from perfect. But, undergoing breast ultrasound in addition to standard mammography can find more cancers in high-risk women, particularly those with dense breast tissue, a new study found.

Applied Biosystems and Win Bio-IT World 2008 Best Practices Award for Basic Research

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The editors of Bio-IT World honored Applied Biosystems (NYSE:ABI), an Applera Corporation business, and Christian-Albrechts University with a Bio-IT World 2008 Best Practices Award for Basic Research, R&D. This award recognizes the achievement of researchers from the University Hospital of the Christian-Albrechts University in Kiel, Germany, and Applied Biosystems...

MIV Therapeutics Inc. Featured in

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - May 06, 2008) - MIV Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCBB: MIVT) (FRANKFURT: MIV) (http://www.mivtherapeutics.com), a leading developer of next-generation coatings and advanced drug-delivery systems for cardiovascular stents and other implantable medical devices, was featured in Cardiovascular Business News, a newsweekly concerning cardiovascular medicine.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Launches New Journal: Current Orthopaedic Practice

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), part of Wolters Kluwer Health, has launched a new journal for the practicing orthopaedic surgeon, Current Orthopaedic Practice (COP). The new journal is an evolution of Current Opinion in Orthopaedics, a review journal published by LWW since 1990.

PhotoMedex, Inc.'s XTRAC(R) Excimer Laser To Be Featured On ''The Balancing Act'', which airs on

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PhotoMedex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PHMD) today announced that its XTRAC excimer laser will be the subject of a segment of The Balancing Act, an original, daily, half-hour series for working women on The LIFETIME Television at 7:00AM, 6:00AM CDT. The segment, which will air on Wednesday, May 7, and Monday, May 26, will also feature Stefan C. Weiss, MD FAAD, Medical Director...

Invitrogen Corporation Employees Volunteer 6,000 Hours for Their Communities

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More than 1,500 employees of Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN - News), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, today donated a half day of their time to dozens of projects around the globe as part of the Companys 5th Annual Global Volunteer Day. More than 6,000 hours of total volunteer time were donated to activities...

Axiom Worldwide CEO Featured in the 24th Edition of

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axiom Worldwide President and CEO, Jim Gibson, was recently featured in the twenty-fourth edition of the Zillion Business Review. The Zillion Business Review is written for and about internationally oriented businesses and covers stories on managers and entrepreneurs who manage multinational businesses.

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute Publishes New Guideline for Continuous Interstitial Glucose Monitoring

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Continuous interstitial glucose monitors (CGM) are medical devices that measure glucose in the interstitial fluid just under the skin. CGM offers the patients the potential of monitoring their glucose and managing insulin levels without repeated finger sticks. Because CGM offers the ability to report trends in glucose levels over time, the development of new evaluation...

Frost & Sullivan Release: Patient Monitoring Market Presents Opportunities in South Africa

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

CAPE TOWN, South Africa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technological innovations are blurring the line between patient monitoring systems and other medical devices. Enhanced technological integration and ease-of-use will enable sophisticated manufacturers in the South African patient monitoring market to compete with cheaper, but comparatively less powerful, Chinese-made offerings. At the same time, efforts to...

Frost & Sullivan Release: European Markets for Bone Grafts and Cements to Double in Seven Years

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technological improvements in bone grafts and cements have greatly increased the success rates of spinal surgeries and other bone graft procedures. The availability of a wide range of technologically superior bone grafts provides surgeons with the flexibility to choose suitable grafts for specific needs, increasingly making allografts the procedure of choice.

GHX Announces 2008 Best In Class Award Winners

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

CHICAGO, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- GHX today announced the winners of the fifth annual Best In Class Awards, recognizing 29 medical-surgical manufacturers that have achieved significant market share positions for distributed products through the end of 2007. Awards were presented to companies that achieved the highest year-over-year market share growth in 35 different product categories and those...

Stratos Honored for Contributions to 2008 Medical Design

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT

SEATTLE, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle-based Stratos Product Development has been recognized as a supplier to Datascope's NetGuard Patient Monitoring System, a winning product in the 2008 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) contest. The MDEA competition is the premier awards program for the medical technology community, recognizing the achievements of medical product manufacturers...

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Welch Allyn Honors Sales and Marketing Excellence in U.S. and Canada

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Incisionless Procedure To Reduce Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass Surgery, Performed At The University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

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