Category Archives: Medical Technology

KREM-2 News: daVinci Surgical Robot Open House – Video


27-03-2012 14:55 Doctors, staff and visitors at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Spokane got a chance to work the controls of a daVinci surgical robot during a recent Open House. Patients at Sacred Heart in Spokane can receive robotic heart, ENT, Gynecology and Urology surgery. Continue reading

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Medical Technology Class

Victor Contreras, 18, right, uses a sphygmomanometer to check blood pressure on classmate Holly Armand, 17, during a medical technology class lab Tuesday at Nacogdoches High School. This and other, similar classes will be featured in upcoming public service announcements touting the district Career and Technology Education program at the school. Continue reading

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aap Implantate AG Licenses Proprietary Biomaterials Product to a World Leading Medical Technology Company

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VasoStitch access-and-closure system for nonsurgical deployment of transcatheter therapies has “unique benefits”

DANVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– VasoStitch, a start-up medical technology company, announced today that its technology was featured at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) this week in Chicago. VasoStitch is developing a percutaneous access-and-closure system for the nonsurgical deployment of large-diameter transcatheter therapeutic devices, such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implants (TAVI) and Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) devices. The VasoStitch system is designed to reduce procedural complexity and eliminate the need for an open surgical procedure Continue reading

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iSonea Announces Initiation of Pediatric Asthma Study

SEVERNA PARK, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Medical technology company, iSonea Ltd. (ASX: ISN; OTCQX: ISOAY) today announced the launch of a post-market study using iSoneas WheezoMeter monitoring technology. The goal of the Wheeze Rate Correlation Study is to assess wheeze rate in pediatric patients with a range of asthma symptom severity Continue reading

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Biz Beat: Wisconsin quietly a leader in medical technology

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CONMED Corporation to Present at the 11th Annual Needham Healthcare Conference

UTICA, NY–(Marketwire -03/27/12)- CONMED Corporation (NASDAQ: CNMD – News), a medical technology company specializing in medical devices for surgical and patient monitoring markets, announced today that the Company will participate in the 11th Annual Needham Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 10:40 AM Eastern Time. The event will be held in New York City at the New York Palace Hotel Continue reading

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“Death Star” of Medical Technology: Proton-Beam Therapy Shows “All the Problems” in US Healthcare | 80beats

Proton-beam therapy is massively expensive$100+ million facilities, each treatment twice as much as radiationand not proven to be any safer or more effectivethan other cancer treatments. So why are U.S Continue reading

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Nexus of human touch and technology the focus of annual Scripps Health symposium

Dr. Abraham Verghese at Scripps Healths annual Quality Summit on March 9 Continue reading

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SIPP International Industries, Inc. Announced Its Recommitment to Its Hotel and Real Estate Strategies

LAS VEGAS, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — SIPP International Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: SIPN.PK – News), a diversified holding company in the food and beverage, hospitality and medical technology industries, announced today that it is in the process of looking for hotel acquisitions on the west coast of the United States to complement its strategies in Japan. SIPP now holds the majority interest in FVJ Japan, which is involved in identifying and facilitating hotel new build and redesign projects Continue reading

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STENTYS Self-Apposing™ technology supported by breaking new scientific evidence

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Eternity Healthcare Files Regulatory Approval for Needle-Free Injection Device

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – March 26, 2012) – Eternity Healthcare Inc. (OTCBB:ETAH.OB – News) (the “Company”), a medical technology company, is pleased to announce today that has filed in Canada for regulatory approval of its needle-free injection device. The Company introduces a new device for the injection of medicine into the body that does not require a needle. Continue reading

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Big Returns Come from Small Cap Medical Technology

By Mike Volkin – March 26, 2012 | Tickers: ARTC, BMY, MAKO, NUVA, SLTM | 0 Comments Mike is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network — entries represent the personal opinions of our bloggers and are not formally edited. George S. Mack, The Life Sciences Report Forget big medtech and find your growth plays in niche companies. Continue reading

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What Cheney's heart transplant says about medical technology

Much has been said about the fact that former Vice President Dick Cheney, who just had a heart transplant at 71 years of age, is among the oldest recipients. But in fact the survival rate for those over 65 is still quite high, 84 percent in the first year. Also notable is the fact that Cheney waited 20 months for his new heart, despite his stature, testament to the integrity of the heart transplant list, which focuses on severity of illness Continue reading

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Nanostart-Holding MagForce AG Announces Company Restructuring and Revised Corporate Strategy for 2012

FRANKFURT & BERLIN, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nanostart(OTCQX:NASRF.PK – News)-holding MagForce AG (Frankfurt, XETRA: MF6), a leading medical technology company focusing on nanomedicine in oncology announced today the companys restructuring and revised corporate strategy for 2012. The company reduced its headcount from 52 employees (year-end 2011) to 30 (April 1, 2012) and expects a significant reduction in company expenses in 2012 as compared to 2011 Continue reading

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nuclear physics against cancer – Video


24-03-2012 12:13 www.dresden-concept.de Medicine is the science and art of healing. Continue reading

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Innovative Technology Generates Local Jobs

Story Created: Mar 25, 2012 at 5:33 PM PDT Story Updated: Mar 25, 2012 at 8:35 PM PDT The Synergy system is also changing the way surgeons interact with their patients. Continue reading

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Barcode Technology | Medical Application at KTPH | CJ


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Alert Medical Tags – NEW Technology – Video


22-03-2012 22:52 Alert Medical® ID Tags help Emergency Medical Technicians find your Medical Information Fast! Tags are lightweight identification tags that store your medical information (including allergies, medications, medical conditions, etc.) securely inside a Microsoft® TAG 2D barcode. It’s like having a condensed medical profile with you at all times. The ability to provide emergency medical personnel with your medical history during an emergency could save your life! Order yours today at www.alertmedicaltags.com Continue reading

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Study Highlights Use of Technology for Medical Education in the Pharmaceutical Industry

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — In the face of technology advances and regulatory pressures, the pharmaceutical industry is changing its approach to medical education. It’s in this environment of transition that many organizations are struggling to have the right staffing, investment, and delivery platforms to provide valuable education opportunities for healthcare practitioners. Continue reading

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