Leading hospitals implement Motion C5 in clinician
usability studies, collaborating with Motion, Intel and clinical system
vendors. February 2007
InforSense launches clinical decision support
solution
InforSense's HealthSense is a workflow-based decision-support solution that
enables clinicians to analyse large patient data sets to identify key risk
factors for better decision-making in patient care. 28 February 2007
Averion expands European operations
Averion International Corp. a clinical research organization (CRO)
specializing in oncology, medical devices, dermatology and nephrology, has
opened four European-based offices. 28 February 2007
Robotic exoskeleton helps regain limb function
A robotic exoskeleton controlled by nerve signals could help people with
partial nervous system impairment regain limb function. 27 February 2007
Medtronic Experience Stealthstation combines
spinal surgery navigation with minimal access
The new system improves treatment of spinal conditions by enabling spinal
surgeons and their patients to experience less invasive procedures, smaller
incisions and less exposure to radiation. 23 February 2007
Philips unveils networked patient monitor combined
with defibrillator
The Philips HeartStart MRx can serve as a wireless transport
monitor/defibrillator or cardiac bedside monitor/defibrillator with built-in
pacing, synchronized cardioversion and defibrillation capabilities. 23
February 2007
Computer model of brain's visual processing could
lead to better image analysis and robot vision
A new computer model of how the brain processes visual information has
surprised researchers at its power. Developed as a tool for neuroscientists
it could now have applications in surveillance and automobile driver’s
assistance, visual search engines, biomedical imaging analysis, and robots
with realistic vision. 22 February 2007
BioLED lab-on-chip technology to be
demonstrated at Imperial College, London
A demonstration version of the BioLED Lab On A Chip platform combining
microfluidics, organic semiconductor diodes and photodetectors will be
presented to a selected audience. 21 February 2007
Tecan and Applied Biosystems develop automated
analyser for forensic DNA. 21 February 2007
Misonix expands distribution of
ultrasound surgical devices in Europe. 21 February 2007
3M takes over UK rapid diagnostics company
Acolyte Biomedica
The addition of Acolyte Biomedica allows 3M to expand more quickly into the
emerging market of infection prevention diagnostics, especially in Europe
where Acolyte Biomedica has a commercialized product for MRSA detection. 20
February 2007
Cardinal Health joins US Dossia project to
develop online personal health records for employees
Dossia is a Web-based infrastructure which will empower individuals to
manage their own healthcare records and maintain comprehensive, up-to-date
histories for themselves and their families, in a secure and private
environment. 19 February 2007
Inverness Medical Innovations acquires assets
of First Check Diagnostics
Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc. has paid $25 million in cash for the
assests of California-based First Check, a market leader in home testing for
drugs of abuse, such as marijuana, cocaine and opiates. 19 February 2007
Portable
refinery efficiently generates electricity from trash
A portable refinery developed by researchers at Purdue University
efficiently converts food, paper and plastic trash into electricity,
producing 90% more energy than it consumes. 19 February 2007
Siemens to build first molecular imaging centre for UAE
Mubadala Development has awarded Siemens Medical Solutions a
€16.7
million contract to build and operate a Molecular Imaging Centre (MIC) in
Abu Dhabi. This provide diagnostic services
for
oncology, cardiology and neurology. Expected to open in summer 2008, the
facility
will be the first of its kind in the region. 16 February 2007
Global molecular diagnostics market could reach
$92bn by 2016
The market will be driven by the addition of new tests in high-volume
testing areas coupled with the introduction of new instrumentation which
will provide greater ease, speed, and quality. 15 February 2007.
Sweden donates US$42m to GAVI Alliance for child
immunisation in poorest countries
The SEK 300 million (US $42 million) donation from the Swedish International
Development Agency (SIDA) reflects the country's long-term commitment to
global health and poverty eradication goals. 14 February 2007
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Bio-Imaging acquires French neurology imaging lab
Theralys SA
Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BITI), has acquired French company
Theralys SA, a leading provider of customized imaging services in the field
of central nervous system disorders (CNS) and neurovascular diseases. 14
February 2007
€12m European SOPRANO project to develop
technology for independent living for older people
The Service Orientated Programmable Smart Environments for Older Europeans
(SOPRANO) project will develop affordable, smart IT-based assisted living
services aimed at promoting independence for older people, improving quality
of life and addressing the issue of an ageing population across Europe. 13
February 2007
Medtronic begins European and US trial of
MRI-compatible pacemaker system
The first patients in the trial were recently implanted with the new
Medtronic EnRhythm MRI SureScan pacing system. The study will compare the
electrical and diagnostic system performance, as well as complication rates
of patients with and without MRI scans. 13 February 2007
Project to combine biology and engineering to
create soft-bodied robots
Researchers at Tufts University in the USA have launched a multidisciplinary
initiative focused on the science and engineering of a new class of robots
that are completely soft-bodied. These devices will make possible advances
in such far flung arenas as medicine and space exploration. 12 February 2007
Philips introduces imaging tool for complex
cardiac arrhythmias
The Philips EP navigator combines pre–interventional 3D CT images of a
patients’ cardiac anatomy with live X-ray fluoroscopy catheter position
information in a single image, allowing physicians to navigate more easily
through the heart during complex procedures. 7 Feb 2007
Chinese market for personal blood-pressure
monitors growing at 33%
The Chinese market for home-use digital blood-pressure monitors will grow at
over 33% per year, driven by lower prices and increased awareness, according
to a new report from InMedica. 7 Feb 2007
Image-guided radiosurgery system for new Dublin
hospital
The newly opened Beacon Hospital in Sandyford, Dublin has ordered Europe’s
first Trilogy Tx image-guided radiosurgery system from Varian Medical
Systems. 7 Feb 2007
Healthcare products should be chosen for quality
not price, say German hospital directors
German medical technology companies and sickness funds agreed that competing
on product quality is better than a price-based economy in the BVMed's
January conference on German health reforms. 7 Feb 2007
Call for masterplan for German health economy
A cross-party "Masterplan for the health economy" is needed in Germany, with
innovative medical technologies playing a key role, according to BVMed. 7
Feb 2007
Swedish Cancer Institute first to
offer organ-motion tracking for precision-treatment of prostate cancer
The Seattle-based Institute is the first to offer prostate cancer
treatment with the Calypso 4D Localization System for
precision-guided radiation therapy with organ-motion tracking, giving the
ability to pinpoint a prostate tumour's location with greater accuracy and
reduced side-effects. 5 Feb 2007
Smiths Medical launches medication control
software for infusion pumps
Smiths Medical, part of
the global technology business Smiths Group, has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) for software that
makes programming pain management infusion pumps simpler and
safer. 1 Feb 2007
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