Archive for the ‘Breaking News’ Category
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
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Researchers in France have announced the development of the first functional glucose biofuel cell. Led by Philippe Cinquin, a team of scientists at Joseph Fourier University confined selected enzymes inside graphite discs ...
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Monday, April 26th, 2010
The European Commission decided last week to require EU countries to use European databank for medical devices beginning May 2011. Currently, such data, which include information on conformity certificates and clinical investigations, are collected only at the national level.
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Monday, April 19th, 2010
Canon Communications announced today the launch of Qmed.com, an online supplier directory and content resource. Canon helped to pioneer the development of industry specific online directories with the launch of Medical Device Link in 1996. "Device Link was the backbone of our online resources for years, but after exhaustive research and conversations with OEMs ...
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
When medication is not effective in treating atrial fibrillation—and that is often the case—catheter ablation should be performed, according to a report published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In a head-to-head comparison of the two forms of treatment, catheter ablation was so superior in resolving the ...
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Friday, January 8th, 2010
Kaai Inc. (Goleta, CA, USA), which aims to commercialise green and blue laser diodes based on indium gallium nitride, has announced the development of green laser diodes emitting at 523 nm — the longest-wavelength green laser diode operating in continuous-wave (cw) mode reported to date. Direct-diode green semiconductor lasers ...
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
From the Wire: The Esteem hearing aid, an implantable system based on pacemaker technology, recently has received approval from a panel of ear, nose and throat specialists advising the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The device, which will carry a price tag of around US$30,000, is implanted in users in ...
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Royal Philips Electronics has announced that its scientists have developed an innovative digital silicon photomultiplier technology that will allow fast and accurate photon counting in a range of applications where ultra-low light levels need to be measured.
Areas where the new technology could be used include medical imaging, in particular ...
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009
New US legislation aimed at giving consumers broad rights to sue medical device manufacturers would interfere with those companies' ability to develop innovative products, according to AdvaMed, the device industry's Washington-based group. A bill in the Senate would change the law governing the medical device industry so that consumers can ...
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Friday, January 9th, 2009
It’s a wrap: Oliver Medical, a Mason Wells company, has acquired Tolas Healthcare Packaging effective December 31.
The integration of the two organizations will begin immediately; production and customer service at both companies will continue uninterrupted, according to Oliver Medical.
“We’re looking forward to building on the strength of both organizations,” said ...
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Monday, November 10th, 2008
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C5 Medical Werks has announced that it has installed ceramic injection-moulding equipment in its facility in Grand Junction, CO, USA. ...
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Friday, November 7th, 2008
UK Department of Health is stimulating development of medical devices such as hip and knee replacements, pacemakers and stents, as a new agreement makes it easier to get approved trials in patients underway.
Launched jointly by the Department of Health and Association of the British Healthcare Industries, the model Clinical Investigation ...
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Scripps Translational Science Institute aims to find out if participating in personal genomic testing will improve health by motivating people to make positive lifestyle changes. The study will offer genetic scans to up to 10000 employees, family members and friends of non-profit Scripps Health Systems, based in San Diego, California, ...
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