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Seat belt to protect implanted medical devices
Pressure Products has launched the SoftTouch device for attaching to a seat
belt to reduce impact forces over an implantable medical device when the
wearer is in a vehicle crash. 31 August 2006
Elekta receives FDA clearance for stereotactic radiosurgery
system. 30 August 2006
ETH Zurich adopts VisEn's fluorescence molecular
tomography system for molecular imaging.
30 August 2006
GE and Volcano receive FDA clearance for
integrated ultrasound and X-ray imaging system
Volcano's intravascular ultrasound imaging system has been integrated with
GE's Innova X-ray cath lab imaging system to give interventional
cardiologists and interventional radiologists a clearer view of coronary and
peripheral vessel morphology.
30 August 2006
SUSE Linux software selected by
Siemens for advanced MRI Technology
Siemens Medical Solutions has selected SUSE Linux Enterprise
Real Time operating system and NightStar application
development tools to improve processing performance of their
ultra-high-field MAGNETOM magnetic resolution imaging (MRI)
products.
30 August 2006
Magnetic resonance imaging systems evaluated
ECRI, has published an evaluation of three 1.5-tesla magnetic resonance
imaging systems from GE, Siemens, and Toshiba on selection criteria,
extensive product specifications, and detailed results and analysis. 30
August 2006
Siemens introduces Modularis VarioStar lithotripsy
system
The Modularis VarioStar is designed to offer the highest flexibility in
patient positioning and treatment, and to provide new ergonomic features for
clinicians. 29 August 2006
Medtronic launches three new pacemakers
Medtronic, Inc.,has introduced the Adapta, Versa, and Sensia fully automatic
pacemakers. Recently approved by the FDA, they provide physiologic pacing
adapted to the needs of individual patients. 29 August 2006
Chip-based cell monitoring system for preclinical
pharmacological studies
Bionas GmbH has launched a device for in vitro profiling of the metabolic
activity of cells. The Bionas 2500 measures multiple metabolic parameters
simultaneously using sensor chips that give continuous readout and allow
online monitoring. 28 August 2006
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Cancer Patients in Western Australia to benefit from
Varian's state-of-the-art radiotherapy treatment. 28 August 2006
Merge eMed releases Spanish version of eFilm
workstation
The Spanish version of the software replicates eFilm Workstation 2.1,
released in October 2005. This version included several new features. 25
August 2006 Español
Over-the-counter medicine sales give early warning
of pandemics, bioterrorism
Bracken Foster & Associates, LLC has been
granted a US patent for its solution that enables retailers to monitor sales
of medicines that could be related to self-treatment of early symptoms of
pandemics and bioterrorism and maintain commercial confidentiality. 25
August 2006
Nanogen and Fisher Scientific expand molecular
diagnostics R&D collaboration
Fisher Scientific may provide up to $10 million in total during 2007 and
2008 for the research and development of infectious disease and molecular
diagnostic tests. 24 August 2006
Paris University to study medical applications of NanoArrayer
The Université Pierre & Marie Curie (UPMC)
in Paris is evaluating the BioForce Nanosciences NanoArrayer system. The
University will use the NanoArrayer to pattern proteins associated with cell
morphology establishment and migration. 24 August 2006
Tunstall awarded funding to develop advanced telecare solutions for the home
Tunstall has been awarded £615,000 from Yorkshire Forward to develop
'lifestyle reassurance' technology that monitors a patient's activities in
the home and helps deliver highly personalised care services to older and
vulnerable people. 23 August 2006
RFID tags streamline Mississippi blood delivery
Mississippi Blood Services has completed a trial using a specially tuned
radio frequency identification (RFID) system to process and track blood
bags. The automated system saved hours in delivery times. 23 August 2006
Viking Systems markets laparoscopic vision systems in
The Netherlands, Ukraine and Korea. 23 August 2006
Respironics carbon dioxide sensors to be used in
Sartorius disposable bioreactors. 22 August 2006
Heidelberg clinic first in Germany to offer
TomoTherapy radiotherapy treatment. 22 August 2006
Misonix introduces HIFU prostate cancer treatment
to Hungary.
21 August 2006
Fukuda Denshi to Sell Kontron Medical SAS and
Kontron Medical AG. 21 August 2006
Bruker Daltonics to manufacture and distribute Isis Pharmaceuticals'
biosensor system
Bruker Daltonics will be the exclusive worldwide manufacturer of the Ibis
T5000 infectious organism detection system and will also be responsible for order processing, system
installations and service in North America, Europe and the Middle East.
21 August 2006
UTEK Corporation and In Veritas Medical Diagnostics
announce strategic alliance. 21 August 2006
Personal record system for emergencies on USB memory
drive
The ICER-2-GO is a record system for vital medical and personal information
stored on a USB memory stick. When it is plugged into a computer's USB
port it gives first responders instant access to emergency medical
information. 17 August 2006
Kaiser Permanente expands online access to medical
records in Georgia
US healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente has expanded its provision of
electronic medical records (EMR) in Georgia. Patients can now access
portions of their medical records online, email their doctor, view lab test
results and view or cancel future appointments. 17 August 2006
Digitisation and high costs driving consolidation in European medical
imaging market
Novel picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and moves towards
digitisation are spurring growth in the European medical imaging market, but
this is set against pressures from cost reduction, reduced hospital beds,
lack of radiologists and a trend towards multi-modality deals. 17 August
2006
Non-invasive insulin delivery methods will revolutionise diabetes management
Innovative, non-invasive methods to deliver insulin are
poised to transform diabetes management. Several methods of non-invasive
delivery are under development by various companies, but there are concerns
over safety, efficacy and cost. 17 August 2006
Helium atom beams may provide new
imaging technique
A new system for delivering beams of helium atoms with X-ray-like waves has
potential for use in diffraction imaging at the nanoscale level. 17 August
2006
Philips' new tumour mapping software paves way for adaptive radiation therapy
Royal Philips Electronics has released new software that reduces the time it
takes to contour tumours and anatomical structures. This is a crucial aid in
adapting image-guided radiation therapy to patients' treatment plans based
on their response to daily treatment. 17 August 2006
Philips and BG Medicine form alliance to develop
molecular imaging and diagnostic products. 13 August 2006
Mercury Computer Systems signs agreements with
German, French & Australian PACS suppliers. 9 August 2006
Cromwell Hospital first in UK to order Elekta's
new stereotactic radiosurgery system. 9 August 2006
First healthcare day for open source software at LinuxWorld
The Open Source Development Labs (OSDL) will host the first ever Healthcare Day at LinuxWorld San
Francisco on August 15, 2006. The event is in response to the growing role of
open source software in the healthcare industry. 9 August 2006
AP-HP hospitals order Symbol mobile devices for
bedside food ordering
Symbol Technologies and Solutys will supply a mobile solution to manage the
order entry of patient's meal trays 40 of France's AP-HP group of hospitals.
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 The ethics and politics of nanotechnology
UNESCO has published a report that assesses the ethical, legal and political
aspects of nanotechnology. It outlines what the science of nanotechnology
is, and presents some of the issues facing the international community in
the near future. 8 August 2006
Fractals improve detection of breast cancer
A unique software platform for the analysis and display of dynamic magnetic
resonance imaging of the breast uses fractal theory to help detect tumours
with greater accuracy than mammography and ultrasound. 8 August 2006
Hologic acquires Suros Surgical Systems
Hologic, Inc., a manufacturer of diagnostic digital imaging systems for
women's health, has completed the acquisition of Suros Surgical Systems,
Inc., a manufacturer of devices used for minimally invasive breast biopsy
and tissue excision. 8 August 2006
Large differences in marketing budgets for
medical devices
The average marketing investment for a new
medical device is $1.8 million, according to a new report from research firm
Cutting Edge Information, but can rise to as much as $75m. 8 August 2006
Philips to develop ultrasound device to stop bleeding
from battlefield wounds
Philips Research
is to lead a consortium that will develop a device that will
automatically detect and stem internal bleeding from wounds. The proposed
technology, called "autonomous acoustic hemostasis," uses high intensity
focused ultrasound (HIFU) to stem internal bleeding by encouraging
coagulation. 4 August 2006
Report on marketing and promotion of medical
devices
A new report from Cutting Edge Information looks at how top companies are
meeting the challenge of maximizing the return on marketing budgets. 4
August 2006
Inverness Medical Innovations and Procter &
Gamble to jointly develop consumer diagnostics products. 4 August 2006
CardioDynamics licenses
patient monitoring technology to China's Mindray
The agreement allows Mindray to integrate CardioDynamics BioZ ICG
technology into its patient monitoring products in return for a licensing
fee for each BioZ ICG kit purchased by Mindray. 4 August 2006
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