The research team led by Nicola Dioguardi from Italy described a quantitative analysis method of liver biopsy sections with a machine called a "Metriser" in a recent study.
Christine Maggiore, an AIDS skeptic who endured media stress died in her home December 27, 2008.
More than 230 medical device manufacturers generate a payroll that exceeds one billion dollars in Massachusetts.
Nihon Kohden Corporation announced the mutual agreement of acquisition of a 100% share of Neurotronics Incorporated in Gainesville, Florida.
Researchers from Austria, Italy, and Egypt are evaluating several possible ultrasound elastography applications in musculoskeletal radiology, which will benefit anyone if the test is proven effective.
Morris has become Regulatory Affairs Certified (RAC).
Dr. Jeri Clark founder of J. Clark Inc. plans to utilize her extensive contacts in the medical industry to promote and distribute both the Lapex2000 BCS (LipoLaser), and the DPA/HRV (Digital Pulse Analyzer).
The company has a non-invasive device for bed sores.
St. Jude Medical, Inc. and RadiMedical AB announced the completion of St. Jude Medical's acquisition of Radi Medical Systems AB for $250 million in cash.
Rumors persist during the holidays regarding kids and their behavior and other rootless myths. Indiana University Medical School Drs. Vreeman and Carroll set us straight.
This is the sixth consecutive year REMETRONIX has maintained ISO certification.
The American Association for Respiratory Care 2008 International Respiratory Congress had a big turnout and more than 230 exhibits.
TomoTherapy announced that it has reduced its workforce by 12%.
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St. Jude Medical reveals that its neuromodulation division, formerly Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, has adopted the St. Jude Medical name.
3T MRIs may demagnetize the implant.
New American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) monograph on MRI Suite safety calls for the use of ferromagnetic detectors and features products from Mednovus.
Aspire Ultrasound Certification programs set GE Healthcare field engineers apart with intensive product training and enhanced focus on understanding clinical needs.
The company has achieved ISO9001:2000 and ISO13485:2003 Medical Device Directive registration.
A Class 1 recall was issued by the FDA for two potentially dangerous unapproved medical devices manufactured by VIBE Technologies of Greeley, CO., and Nebion LLC of Los Angeles.
A leading innovator of medical devices, ImpediMed Ltd., has been named a finalist in the 2009 Innovation Shootout, taking place in January in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.
The DIA Electronic Document Management Conference will address challenges in an electronic world.
Downloading Justin Timberlake's new single will not only give you something to dance to - it also helps Shriners Hospitals for Children.
An snapshot of trends right now.
GE Healthcare and MERS International are joining to help hospitals improve patient safety.
Sara Mulligan to direct Midwestern sales efforts for diagnostic imaging services.
The business is devoted to the diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
Repeated safety violations cause Anaheim General Hospital to lose accreditation, but the hospital is expected to stay open.
Medtronic Sprint Quattro Secure® S single coil defibrillation lead (Model 6935) approved for use with implantable defibrillators in some at-risk patients.
RapidArc radiotherapy technology -- a major advance from Varian Medical Systems available at St. Vincent Hospital Cancer Center in NYC.
The 20th annual Piper Jaffray Health Care Conference addresses critical health care issues in a challenging economy.
Artes Medical Inc. maker of dermal fillers used in cosmetic treatments, has filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.
The privately held medical device manufacturer focuses on spinal disc technology.
A bipartisan commission reported that the United States can expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or more likely biological weapons before 2013.
Leading developer of drugs and devices gains Good Supply Practice certification.
Canon Inc. announced plans to enter the medical fluoroscopic device market with the development of a new portable flat-panel DR (digital radiography) system capable of both viewing dynamic and capturing static X-ray images. Read a primer on Canon DR.
The company is listening to the needs of U.S. service men and women and putting hearing aid revenues to a good cause.
Federal funds to the rescue of a community still reeling from 2005's hurricane Katrina.
Support groups for some prevalent and vexing conditions. All events and support groups are sponsored by New York Methodist Hospital.
Over the past year, Heparin, a widely used injectable anticoagulant, has come under intense scrutiny. The FDA updated its heparin recall list to include medical devices and diagnostic products that may contain or be coated with heparin.
The number of American children without health insurance declined by about 6 percent last year, according to a new report by Families USA, a nonpartisan organization representing healthcare consumers. The data reveals complexity of eligibility for government-sponsored insurance.
As major hospitals place an increased number of orders for ERGONURSE's EZ-LIFT(TM) device that allows caregivers to move bedridden patients safely and quickly -- NTEC's Program Company ERGONURSE is growing.
The 2008 European Medical Devices Green Excellence Product Innovation Award was presented to EcoGlove for a system that has moved glove supply from simple commodity style purchasing to a full service based approach according to Frost & Sullivan.
Parkland experts say 'prevention' is the key to a safe holiday.
Aspect Medical Systems, Inc.'s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael F. Falvey resigns.
The FDA and ALD (Academy of Laser Dentistry) will host a joint symposium on light-based technology in dentistry.
Dr. Adrian Kantrowitz, a cardiac surgeon who performed the nation's first human heart transplant and also developed lifesaving medical implants has died.
Dutch Philips Electronics will lay off five percent of its workforce at its Healthcare division as part of an accelerated cost-savings push sparked by the global economic slowdown.
The health insurer Wellpoint is testing a new program that gives covered patients the option of going to India for elective surgery at no expense to the patient or traveling companion.
Paradigm Medical's Board of Directors named Stephen L. Davis as President.
