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Advanced imaging algorithm makes for clearer ultrasound images

University of Virginia Engineering School Associate Professor William F. Walker and Research Associate Francesco Viola have developed a new tool - an advanced imaging algorithm - that is, quite literally, transforming the way we see things.

17 Jul 2007

FDA approves Demipulse and Demipulse Duo Generators for use in vagus nerve stimulation

Cyberonics, Inc. has announced that the Demipulse and Demipulse Duo Generators for use in Vagus Nerve Stimulation ("VNS") Therapy were approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for commercial release.

17 Jul 2007

FDA approves gene test to detect spread of breast cancer into lymph nodes

Veridex, LLC, a Johnson & Johnson company, has announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the first intra-operative and gene-based test to detect the spread of breast cancer into the lymph nodes.

17 Jul 2007

FDA approves new test which detects breast cancer spread

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. has given approval for a new test to be used which can detect if breast cancer has spread to a patient's lymph nodes.

16 Jul 2007

New genomics-based technology

Bruce S. Gillis, M.D., M.P.H., a medical toxicologist and CEO of the research group, The Cytokine Institute, will present a tutorial on a new genomics-based technology, msds1(TM).

16 Jul 2007

Boston Scientific to settle product lawsuits

Boston Scientific Corporationhas announced that an agreement has been reached to settle claims associated with a series of product communications issued by Guidant Corporation in 2005 and 2006. Boston Scientific acquired Guidant Corporation last year.

16 Jul 2007

Spectranetics receives FDA go ahead to market laser catheters

Spectranetics Corporation has announced it has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its TURBO elite line of laser catheters for the treatment of all stenoses and occlusions within arteries of the leg.

13 Jul 2007

Sciton receives FDA approval for laser-assisted lipolysis and pulsed light treatment of wrinkles

Sciton has announced that the new ProLipo laser module received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for laser-assisted lipolysis, and its BBL broadband pulsed light received clearance for the treatment of wrinkles.

13 Jul 2007

Robotic telerounding may get you home faster

New research published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that robotic telerounding may significantly reduce the length-of-stay of patients undergoing laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery if used to supplement standard postoperative visits, or rounds, made by surgeons.

13 Jul 2007

New DNA sequencing technology at University of Liverpool

Unique technology, that uses the enzymes of fireflies to read the genetic code of DNA, has been installed at the University of Liverpool.

13 Jul 2007

High-tech dental lasers eliminate bacteria in root canals

High-tech dental lasers used mainly to prepare cavities for restoration now can help eliminate bacteria in root canals, according to research published in the July issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).

13 Jul 2007

Calypte announces India approval for HIV test

Calypte Biomedical Corporation has announced that it has received registration and marketing approval for its Aware HIV-1/2 OMT (oral fluid) rapid test in India from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, commonly referred to as the Drug Control Authority of India ("DCAI").

12 Jul 2007

Sigma-Aldrich launches Imprint DNA Modification kit

Sigma-Aldrich has announced the launch of the Imprint DNA Modification kit.

11 Jul 2007

Luminex and Exiqon sign distribution agreement for microRNA products

Luminex Corporation and Exiqon A/S have announced the execution of a distribution agreement for the FlexmiR line of products co-developed by the companies in 2006.

From Luminex 11 Jul 2007

Myomo receives FDA approval to market e100 NeuroRobotic System

Myomo, Inc. has announced that the company received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to market the Myomo e100 NeuroRobotic System. Myomo's first product is a wearable, portable therapeutic modality designed to allow patients to self initiate and control movement of partially paralyzed limbs using their own biological signals.

11 Jul 2007

Bacterial biofilms

In one of the first potential applications of synthetic biology, an emerging field that aims to design and build useful biomolecular systems, researchers from MIT and Boston University are engineering viruses to attack and destroy the surface biofilms that harbor harmful bacteria in the body and on industrial and medical devices.

10 Jul 2007

Google and Microsoft's new ehealth model

Google and Microsoft, aware that a large number of Internet searches are health related, are actively attempting to build a presence in the healthcare sector.

10 Jul 2007

OncoLife web-based cancer survivorhip care plan

A team of cancer specialists from OncoLink.org, the award-winning cancer Web-based resource of the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, has launched OncoLife, the first and only individualized plan-of-care based on the national Institute of Medicine's recommendations for adult cancer survivors.

4 Jul 2007