News archive
May 2008
Cryotherapy option for prostate cancer
treatment
Galil Medical has announced that the American Urological Association has
introduced clinical guidelines with best practice statements for
prostate cryotherapy. 23 May 2008
Airedale hospital uses Wi-Fi-based location system to track IV pumps
Airedale NHS Trust in West Yorkshire, England, is deploying a
real-time location system (RTLS) using from Ekahau to streamline
the workflow and improve availability of intravenous (IV) pumps. 23 May
2008
Heart experts issue guidance on management
on implantable cardiac devices
The Heart Rhythm Society and the European Heart Rhythm Association have
issued an 'expert consensus' on the monitoring of cardiovascular
implantable electronic devices to ensure that these life-saving devices
are managed properly and patients receive the best possible care. 22 May
2008
UK
Health Protection Agency to study health effects of MRI scanners
The UK Health Protection Agency has announced its intention to study the
potential harmful effects on patients and medical staff of the high
magnetic fields generated by magnetic resonance imaging machines.22 May
2008
Identification of prostate cancer genes
opens door to new treatments
For the first time researchers have identified the genetic profile of
prostate cancer stem cells. The study by the YCR Cancer Research Unit at
the University of York, England, and Pro-cure Therapeutics Ltd, could
lead to new ways for treating the cancer. 22 May 2008
GE Healthcare adds M*Modal's speech
understanding technology to radiology reporting
GE Healthcare has announced a partnership agreement with M*Modal to
integrate its advanced speech understanding solutions into GE's
Centricity radiology information system reporting module. 21 May 2008
Remote monitoring of pacemaker patients
improves detection of serious events
Remote monitoring of pacemaker patients via the Medtronic CareLink
Network detected clinically actionable events more quickly than routine
follow-up care of transtelephonic monitoring and in-office visit,
according to a study presented last week at the Heart Rhythm 2008
congress. 21 May 2008
Sorin Group to use Greatbatch’s MRI-safe
technology in cardiac devices
The Sorin Group has announced that it intends to use technology from
Greatbatch Inc to accelerate its programme to make its cardiac rhythm
management (CRM) systems MRI compatible. 21 May 2008
NDS Surgical Imaging introduces new
visualisation technologies for endoscopic surgery
NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) has introduced new visualisation
technologies for surgical and endoscopy suites, including a new
touch-screen display and backlit surgical display. 21 May 2008
Australian Safety Agency orders Elekta
Synergy for radiation calibration
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
has ordered an Elekta linear accelerator for benchmarking physics
measurements. 21 May 2008
Olympus Medical to market Spiration's
pulmonary device in Europe
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. and Spiration, Inc. have signed an
agreement granting Olympus exclusive marketing and distribution rights
in 43 European countires for Spiration’s IBV Valve System. 21 May 2008
Obesity may increase risk of dementia and
Alzheimer's
A study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health of
published research has found a consistent relationship between adult
obesity and dementia and its clinical subtypes such as Alzheimer's. 21
May 2008
Boston Scientific to sponsor world diabetes day campaign
Boston Scientific Corporation has become an official sponsor of the
International Diabetes Federation (IDF) World Diabetes Day (14 November
2008) campaign, which is part of the Federation's global fight against
the disease. 18 May 2008
Touch Bionics acquires Livingskin
Scottish company Touch Bionics, developer of the i-Limb bionic hand, has
acquired Livingskin, the company that produces the lifelike prosthetic
skin that is already used to cover the hand. 18 May 2008
Philips releases new version of Xcelera
cardiology system
Royal Philips Electronics has begun shipping version 2.2 of its Xcelera
cardiology image management, analysis and reporting solution. The new
version offers enhanced functionality and greater workflow efficiency,
giving improved support for imaging studies and data from key cardiac
subspecialties. 18 May 2008
Bridgehead Consulting completes due
diligence study for Tyrell Inc
Bridgehead International recently completed an independent due diligence
study on Tyrell Inc. as part of a fundraising programme. Tyrell Inc.
develops medical devices for the treatment of skin lesions. 18 May 2008
Danish and Dutch hospitals first in Europe
to use Varian's RapidArc radiotherapy
Cancer patients at Copenhagen’s Rigshospitalet and Amsterdam’s VU
University medical centre have benefited from Varian's advanced form of
intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). 18 May 2008
Newborns’ heart rates altered by incubator
electromagnetic fields
The electromagnetic fields produced by incubators alter newborns’ heart
rates, according to a study conducted at the University of Sienna,
Italy. 18 May 2008.
Agfa introduces cardiology solution
for lesion follow-up
The solution will be part of the company's IMPAX Cardiovascular system
for integrated data and image management in cardiology and will allow
clinicians to focus on the lesion follow-up history. 15 May 2008
Microphone replaces catheter for
detecting benign prostatic enlargement
The sound of urinary flow detected using a microphone placed behind the
scrotum can measure the resistance placed on the urethra by an enlarged
prostate. 15 May 2008
Open access journal on urology and urologic
oncology launched
UroToday Inc. has launched UroToday International Journal (UIJ),
a new online, peer-reviewed, fast-tracked urology and urologic oncology
publication. 15 May 2008
Interventional imaging system installed at
Bradford Royal Infirmary
Bradford Royal Infirmary in northern England has installed a ceiling
mounted Artis zee from Siemens. It will primarily be used for
embolisations, endovascular aneurysm repairs, angiograms, angioplasty
and fistulas. 15 May 2008
Sandvik acquires UK medical
instrument company Eurocut
Sandvik Materials Technology has acquired UK medical technology company
Eurocut Ltd, manufacturer of medical instruments and implants for the
orthopaedic sector. 14 May 2008
GE to supply Merck with molecular imaging
agent for respiratory drug development
GE Healthcare has signed a non-exclusive agreement with Merck & Co.,
Inc. to share Spin Signal Technology (SST) utilizing hyperpolarized
Xenon 129 gas, a molecular imaging agent that can provide high speed,
quantitative imaging of the lung using MRI. 14 May 2008
Siemens and LabCorp to
co-develop clinical diagnostic tests
Siemens Healthcare and Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp)
have announced that they are exploring possibilities to co-develop new
clinical diagnostic tests in the areas of companion diagnostics,
metabolic syndrome, oncology and diabetes. 12 May
Volcano Corp announces first human use of
imaging catheter
The OCT imaging platform provides high-resolution images in the 10-15
micron range, opening the door for new applications to complement both
IVUS and angiography. 12 May
Boston Scientific announces EU and US
approval of new pacemakers
Boston Scientific Corporation has announced US Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and CE Mark approval of its Altrua family of
pacemakers. 12 May
Dräger adds new ventilator
to Oxylog family
The Oxylog 2000 plus is the newest member of the Oxylog family of
emergency and transport ventilators from Dräger Medical b.v. The device
is specifically designed for ambulance services and emergency
departments. 9 May
Hospira acquires
point-of-care technology company Sculptor
Hospira Inc. has acquired
Sculptor Developmental Technologies, a producer of barcode systems for
medicines management. 9 May
vision4health acquires Molis lab system
from Sysmex
Swiss diagnostics software company vision4health has acquired the Molis
laboratory information system division from the Japanese Sysmex Group. 9
May
Computer simulation of surgery to reduce implant complications
A computer simulation breakthrough could mean fewer medical
complications and better surgical outcomes for patients undergoing hip,
knee or spinal implant surgery. The EU-funded OrthoSim project has
developed a platform that could significantly reduce the risk of post-op
complications, as well as provide a means for testing new implant
devices. 8 May 2008
Mobilis launches compact
ultrasound scanners in UK
Medical equipment and services provider Mobilis Healthcare has
introduced a range of low cost portable ultrasound scanners into the UK
market. 8 May 2008
Picis launches total perioperative
automation solution in Europe
Picis has announced the European launch of Picis Total Perioperative
Automation suite of products for managing care through every aspect of
surgery. 8 May 2008
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