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Definiens launches new image intelligence suite
for life science image analysis
The wealth of image information gathered in the various phases of the drug
development process can now be integrated across and exchanged within the
entire organization. 31 July 2007
Medtronic completes brain implants in trial of
deep brain stimulation for epilepsy
Medtronic has completed implants of its Intercept epilepsy control
system in 110 patients as part of its SANTE clinical study of deep brain
stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of medically refractory epilepsy.
Results are expected in 2008. 30 July 2007
Public need more help in managing their chronic
diseases
Eight
out of ten adults in the UK would be willing to self-manage a chronic
condition, according to a new survey, but many of those who already do fail
to manage their condition properly. 30 July 2007
Arkray launches blood glucose monitoring system in US. 27 July 2007
Heart screening project to save athletes from
sudden cardiac death
UK charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is launching a campaign to screen
all leading athletes as part of a five-year study to understand the causes
of sudden cardiac death in young people. 27 July 2007
New
displays possible from colour-changing magnetised liquid
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) have discovered
that it is possible to change the colour of a liquid consisting of very
small particles of iron oxide suspended in water simply by varying the
strength of a magnetic field. 25 July 2007
Swedish County Council chooses Sectra
mammography system
Värmland County Council in Sweden is expanding its digital mammography
service with two Sectra MicroDose Mammography systems. 25 July 2007
View
medical images on iPhone
Using Heart Imaging Technologies' system, physicians
can simply click on a web link on the phone sent via email by one of their colleagues,
enter their password, and view medical images. 25 July 2007
Vitamin D deficiency leaves millions at risk of
numerous diseases and disorders
Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most commonly unrecognized and easily
preventable medical conditions, according to Dr Michael Holick, one of the
foremost authorities on vitamin D in the US. 19 July 2007
Boston Scientific to pay out $195 million to
settle Guidant product lawsuits.
Boston Scientific Corporation has announced that an agreement has been
reached to settle lawsuits from 2005 and 2006 associated with cardiac
products manufactured by Guidant Corporation, which it acquired last year.
19 July 2007
MedSy launches anti-stammer device
in the UK
The SpeechEasy anti-stammer device is custom made to fit completely within
the ear canal and is almost invisible. 19 July 2007
Transparent nano-fibre film can be designed to conduct electricity, repel dirt,
attract oil
A new technique for making a film of tiny plastic fibres with
customisable properties could lead to new products as diverse as transparent
electronic devices, self-cleaning surfaces and biomedical tools that
manipulate strands of DNA. 19 July 2007
Role of environmental factors in Parkinson's
disease highlights need for early diagnostic test
Environmental factors cause 95% of cases of Parkinson's disease and its
onset can be delayed by antioxidants. This means early identification and
treatment with antioxidants could greatly help sufferers by preventing or
reducing the damage caused by the disease. 17 July 2007
Bionic
hand breaks touch-control barrier with five powered fingers
Touch Bionics has launched a prosthetic hand with
five individually powered fingers. Called the i-LIMB Hand, it has
already been successfully fitted to a significant number of patients
in the United States and Europe. 17 July 2007
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CT scans
and DNA tests help unveil mystery of long-lost female pharaoh
Computed tomography (CT) scanning and DNA
analysis has helped identify a 3,500-year-old mummy as Hatshepsut, one of
history's few female pharaohs, whose record was virtually wiped from
history. 13 July 2007
Medos Medizintechnik AG to buy Gish
Biomedical from CardioTech.
12 July 2007
Electrical device for welding human
tissue approved for surgical use in Russia
Ukranian company International Association Welding (IAW) has adapted welding
technology to bond human tissue in surgery. The device has been tested in
over 7000 surgical operations in the Ukraine and has now been approved for
use in Russia, giving the go-ahead for commercial production. 12 July 2007
Philips and UKE develop computer-aided
diagnosis of PET and MRI brain scans
The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) and Royal Philips
Electronics have developed software for computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) of
PET and MRI imaging of the brain to aid the identification of
neurodegenerative diseases. 11 July 2007
Ivivi Technologies receives EU approval for electrotherapy devices. 11 July 2007
CARS imaging shows calcium ions may have
role in multiple sclerosis
Researchers at Purdue University have
discovered that calcium ions could play a crucial role in multiple sclerosis
by activating enzymes that degrade the fatty sheath that insulates nerve
fibres. 11 July 2007
Siemens advances ultrasound elasticity imaging
Siemens have developed real-time elasticity imaging on the Acuson Antares
system. Ultrasound elasticity imaging gives a different image to
conventional ultrasound, showing variation in stiffness within the area of
the conventional image. 10 July 2007
Japan Lifeline to distribute Sorin cardiac
devices in Japan
Sorin has signed a ten-year partnership agreement with Japan Lifeline (JLL),
a leading distributor of medical devices in Japan, whereby JLL will
distribute Sorin’s cardiac rhythm management devices throughout Japan. 4
July 2007
Molecular vision in collaboration to
produce diagnostic device
Geneva. Molecular Vision Ltd, an offshoot from Imperial College, London, has
teamed up with Acrongenomics Inc., (OTCBB:AGNM) and design company Pearson
Matthews Ltd to develop a point-of-care medical diagnostic device for
detecting kidney and cardiac biomarkers. 4 July 2007
WHO launches US$2.15 billion plan to contain extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Stop TB
Partnership have called for urgent investment worldwide to boost the ability
to contain the threat of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDRTB).
They have launched an action plan to help prevent
hundreds of thousands of cases of the disease and save
up to 134 000 lives. 3 July 2007
Cellestis launches online service for new blood
test for TB
Australian medical diagnostics company Cellestis has created a website to
provide worldwide information on the availability of its QFT test for TB. 3
July 2007
Boston Scientific to acquire Remon Medical
Technologies
Remon develops minute smart devices for implanting in the body that can
monitor physiological parameters, stimulate tissues or organs, or activate
other devices that deliver drugs and communicate wirelessly. 3 July 2007
Mental stimulation reduces risk of Alzheimer’s
disease
A five-year study of older people has found that how often old people read a
newspaper, play chess, or engage in other mentally stimulating activities is
related to risk of developing the disease. 2 July 2007
Non-invasive
diabetes detector unveiled
VeraLight Inc. has introduced an experimental device that uses light-induced
fluorescence to detect diabetes-related biomarkers found in skin. 2 July
2007
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