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 New
cellular sensing tool aids cystic fibrosis research
A new microelectrode that combines an atomic force microscope with a
biosensing layer has been used to investigate the cellular energy transport
chemical adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and its role in cystic fibrosis. 31
March 2006
Continuous glucose monitor accelerates development
of artificial pancreas
US government approval of another medical device that continuously monitors
glucose is an important step in the development of an artificial pancreas.
It also has the potential to greatly improve the quality of diabetes care
and lower the risk of complications. 31 March 2006
Electrical stimulation of brain boosts stroke
recovery
Sending tiny electric pulses to a part of the brain controlling motor
function helps ischemic stroke survivors regain partial use of a weakened
hand, according to a study by Oregon Health & Science University. 30 March
2006
Dräger Medical receives award for wireless
patient monitoring technology
Dräger Medical has been awarded the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Award for
Technology & Innovation Excellence in the European Markets for Wireless
Patient Monitoring in Hospitals. 30 March 2006
International Congress of Nanobiotechnology &
Nanomedicine call for papers. 29 March 2006
X-ray diffraction algorithm solves Sudoku puzzles
Cornell physicists have discovered that an algorithm they have developed to
give clear images from X-ray diffraction microscopy also solves all forms of
the internationally popular numbers puzzle Sudoku. 29 March 2006
Barnsley
telehealth service monitors heart failure patients in the home
Barnsley Hospital is trialling an innovative telehealth service that will
monitor the health of 40 chronic heart failure patients in their homes over
12 months. Patients use a hand-held device to answer a range of pertinent
health and quality-of-life questions, supplemented with medical parameters
including blood pressure and weight. 28 March 2006
First UK installation of Draeger Infinity
shared network and ECG management system
Draeger Medical UK Limited has installed the first Infinity OneNet shared
network and Infinity MegaCare ECG management solution in the UK at Southend
Hospital, Essex. The system lets hospitals run wired and wireless patient
monitoring systems on the hospital's existing network infrastructure. 27
March 2006
Biosense Webster to distribute Siemens' cardiac
ultrasound catheters
Biosense Webster has been given exclusive worldwide rights to distribute
Siemens' ACUSON AcuNav ultrasound catheters to electrophysiologists. 27
March 2006
New Georgia Tech research institute in Ireland
to focus on medical devices and RFID
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) will establish its first research
enterprise outside the USA in Athlone, Ireland to focus on research and
development needs of industry. It plans to build up a portfolio of research
programs and collaborations with industry valued in excess of $24 million.
26 March 2006
Anton J. Schmidt re-elected as chairman of
BVMed board
Anton J. Schmidt, executive chairman of Ethicon GmbH, was re-elected as
BVMed chairman of the board at the German Medical Technology Association’s
annual general meeting in Berlin. He has headed the association since March
2004. 24 March 2006
EU should invest more in medical technology to
benefit economies
EU Member States should invest more in innovative medical technology and
diagnostics, as this will increase efficiency in healthcare and reduce the
burden on society of disease and disability, according to Eucomed and EDMA.
24 March 2006
Central control system for operating rooms
The CONDOR Control System for operating rooms is a surgical command centre
that puts medical staff in control of the devices, patient information and
even the lighting and temperature of the operating room. 17 March 2006
Service for outsourcing scientific instrument
sales in Europe
Anachem-S3 is offering a ready-made service solution for scientific
instrumentation suppliers wanting to grow their sales in Europe.
Outsourcing can help build business faster and exploit new sales
opportunities. 17 March 2006
The 6th Nordic Conference on eHealth and
Telemedicine — call for abstracts
NCeHT2006 will be held in Helsinki, Finland, on August 31 and September 1,
2006. The deadline for abstracts is March 31 2006. 17 March 2006
GOLLUM unifies wireless technologies for mobile
devices
An EC-funded project has developed a programming interface to unify the
different methods used to access the many wireless and wired technologies
currently in use. It should reduce the development time and cost of mobile
multimedia platforms, and improve their functionality and interoperability.
15 March 2006
Rapid avian flu detection kits for sale in
in Europe, Asia, and Africa
Applied Biosystems has released its TaqMan Influenza A/H5 Detection Kit
for sale in in Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is capable of rapidly and
reliably detecting multiple strains of avian influenza in laboratory
samples. 14 March 2006
Applied Biosystems kündigt kommerzielle
Verfügbarkeit einer Ausrüstung zum schnellen Vogelgrippenachweis in Europa,
Asien und Afrika an. 15 März 2006
Applied Biosystems annonce la mise sur le marché de kits de détection rapide
de la grippe aviaire en Europe, en Asie et en Afrique. 15 Mars 2006
European clinical trial of beating heart
transplant system
TransMedics, Inc., has initiated a multi-centre European trial to evaluate
the safety and performance of its Organ Care System for heart transplants.
There are currently two trialsites in Germany and two in the UK. 14 March
2006
VisualSonics introduces new cardiovascular
features in micro-ultrasound system
New features include Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI), integrated blood pressure
analysis, automated left ventricular functional analysis, anatomical M-Mode
and extended measurement capabilities. 14 March 2006
Molecular imager for in-vitro imaging of
protein biomarkers in tissue sections and cell clusters
Bruker Daltonics has launched the MALDI Molecular Imager for
high-sensitivity imaging of the spatial distribution of protein biomarkers
in biological, pathology and other clinical research. 14 March 2006
Philips acquires cardiology monitoring
technology in takeover of Witt Biomedical
Philips will acquire Witt Biomedical Corporation, the largest independent
supplier of haemodynamic monitoring and clinical reporting systems used in
cardiology catheterization laboratories. The takeover will allow Philips to
offer an integrated suite of best-in-class technologies for the Cath Lab
department. 14 March 2006
Trials of GE's 64-slice CT as diagnostic tool
for cardiovascular disease
GE Healthcare will sponsor a series of multi-centre, multi-patient trials to
further validate the clinical efficacy of its LightSpeed VCT computed
tomography (CT) system as a method for the diagnosis and treatment planning
of cardiovascular disease. 14 March 2006
Hybrid sensor technology to revolutionize
high-end spectroscopy
Princeton Instruments/ Acton has developedva hybrid sensor technology that
combines the key benefits of both CCDS and CMOS sensors to yield a dedicated
spectroscopy detector, that has unparalleled sensitivity and speed. 13 March
2006
Siemens to distribute iCAD TotalLook for
digital mammography market
Siemens Medical Solutions will offer TotalLook as an option for use with its
Mammomat NovationDR full-field digital mammography system. It compares
breast images to detect subtle changes that may be indicative of breast
cancer. 9 March 2006
Cyberknife robotic radiosurgery systems to be
installed in three French cancer centres
The French National Institute of Cancer (INCa) has selected Accuray's
CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery system for its programme to promote
innovative treatments in the field of radiation oncology. 8 March 2006
Tres sistemas de radiocirugía
robótica CyberKnife - Accuray se instalarán en francia. 9 Marzo 2006
Installation en france de trois
systèmes de radiochirurgie robotisée CyberKnife. 8 Mars 2006
In Frankreich werden Drei
CyberKnife — Accuray Robotic Radiosurgery Systeme installiert. 8 März 2006
Tre sistemi robotici CyberKnife
per radiochirurgia saranno prossimamente installati in francia. 8 marzo
2006
Mercury and Acuo Technologies collaborate in
hosted medical image management
Acuo, in collaboration with U.S. service providers, will include Visage PACS,
Mercury's image management solution, as a bundled offering in its
application service provider (ASP) offering in the United States. 7 March
2006
Particle time tracking gives breakthrough
PET/CT image quality for Philips
Philips' GEMINI TF is the first commercially available PET/CT system in
which gamma rays are more accurately tracked using minute time measurements,
doubling effective image sensitivity compared to conventional PET. 6 March
2006. Francais
Deutsch
First HIV/AIDS medical centre for children
opened in Swaziland
Operated by Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, in partnership with the
government, it is funded by Bristol-Myers Squibb's Secure the Future
philanthropic initiative. It is the third such centre built under the
initiative. 3 March 2006
Siemens and Haifu collaborate on high intensity
ultrasound tumour treatment
Siemens Medical Solutions and Chinese company Chongqing Haifu (Haifu)
Technology Co. will develop a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guided
high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy system for treatment of
uterine fibroids, cancer, malignant and benign tumours of the liver, kidney,
pancreas and bone. 3 March 2006
Xograph introduces wireless mobile X-ray C-arms
Xograph Imaging Systems has announced wireless network (WLAN) connectivity
on its Ziehm range of surgical imaging mobile C-arm image intensifiers.
These give flexibility in demanding, minimally invasive and interventional
surgical procedures. 2 March 2006
Swedish association of medical device suppliers
changes name to Swedish Medtech. 2 March 2006
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