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FDA clearance for LENSAR Laser System

LENSAR Inc., developer of the next generation LENSAR Laser System™ for refractive cataract surgery, announced today that the company's laser system has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for executing corneal incisions during cataract surgery.

10 Dec 2012

Truven Health Analytics expands Micromedex CareNotes System

Truven Health Analytics, formerly the Healthcare business of Thomson Reuters, today announced the expansion of the Micromedex CareNotes System patient education solution to include a total of 600 educational handouts in Arabic.

20 Nov 2012

FDA clears TomTec’s new Image-Com 5 software solution

TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH announces the FDA 510(k) clearance for its new Image-Com 5 software solution.

19 Nov 2012

CHOP presents new findings on pediatric cardiovascular disease at AHA 2012

Physician-researchers from the Cardiac Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia presented new findings on pediatric cardiovascular disease at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012 in Los Angeles.

9 Nov 2012

Diffusion tensor imaging detects complex muscle structures in 3D

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and the Academic Medical Center (AMC) in Amsterdam have together developed a technique that allows detailed 3D imaging of complex muscle structures of patients.

31 Oct 2012

SPECT/CT detects metastatic nodes in melanoma

The preoperative use of single-photon emission CT plus CT imaging improves the detection of metastatic lymph nodes over standard lymphoscintigraphy, research shows.

17 Sep 2012

FDA clears LensAR Laser System for anterior capsulotomy

LensAR Inc., developer of the LensAR Laser System for cataract surgery, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the company's next-generation commercial system, for use in anterior capsulotomy, with and without laser phacofragmentation during cataract surgery.

18 Jun 2012

Mazor launches Renaissance C-OnSite system

Mazor Robotics Ltd, the leader in innovative surgical robots and complementary products for spine surgery, announced the global launch of the C-OnSite enhancement to its Renaissance system.

24 May 2012

New MicroNav surgical technique provides greater safety and reduces pain

The revolutionary new MicroNav surgical technique, performed by Dr. Scott Hodges, gives greater safety, less pain, minimal cuts and faster recovery from spine surgery using high-tech 3D scanners and GPS-like instruments. These bold claims are backed by more than 600 surgeries with zero infections and zero revisions, a huge improvement over the high failure rate of "open" surgical techniques and questionable "laser" spine surgery.

24 May 2012

New X-ray technique can identify tissue fibers in the heart

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a new X-ray technique to identify tissue fibres in the heart that ensure the muscle beats in a regular rhythm.

27 Apr 2012

Bruker introduces new products at Analytica 2012

At Analytica 2012, Bruker today announced several new product introductions for the research, industrial and applied markets, designed to deliver confident analyses with increased sensitivity, specificity and productivity, and to push the boundaries of advanced molecular and materials research applications.

18 Apr 2012

Novel system for 3D reconstruction and examination of tissues at microscopic resolution

Researchers have developed a novel, easy-to-use system for three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction and examination of tissues at microscopic resolution, with the potential to significantly enhance the study of normal and disease processes, particularly those involving structural changes. The new approach, using conventional histopathological methods, is described in the May issue of The American Journal of Pathology.

17 Apr 2012

Bruker acquires SkyScan

Bruker Corporation today announced that it has acquired all of the shares of SkyScan N.V., a scientific instruments company located near Antwerp, Belgium. Financial details were not disclosed. For the remainder for 2012, the acquisition of SkyScan is expected to add approximately $13 million to Bruker's revenue and to be accretive to EPS by about $0.01.

2 Apr 2012

Hi-tech 3D imaging may improve lives of chronic lung disease patients

Pioneering research in Southampton, using hi-tech 3D imaging, could improve the lives of those suffering from chronic lung disease.

26 Mar 2012

Sirona first quarter revenue increases 9.5% to $258.1 million

Sirona, the dental technology leader, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2011.

3 Feb 2012

VisionGate achieves full automation of Cell-CT system

VisionGate, Inc., a company developing a revolutionary non-invasive test for the early detection of lung cancer and other applications, today reported that it has achieved full automation of its Cell-CT system, a proprietary imaging platform that generates high-resolution 3D biosignatures from intact cells.

7 Jan 2012

Issue features research on digital holography and novel 3-D displays

Research into digital holography (DH), the process of electronically recording and numerically reconstructing an optical field, has made tremendous strides in recent years.

8 Dec 2011

Hologic releases C-View synthesized 2D image reconstruction algorithm

Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, announced today the commercial release of its C-View synthesized 2D image reconstruction algorithm that eliminates the need for a conventional 2D mammogram as a component of a tomosynthesis (3D mammography) breast cancer screening exam.

From Hologic, Inc. 28 Nov 2011

DR Systems to deploy Fovia's HDVR in Unity and zero-download v|Series product lines

Fovia Medical, Inc., a global leader in volume rendering technology, and DR Systems, Inc., a leading provider of healthcare enterprise imaging and information management solutions, announced today that DR Systems will enhance its product offering by incorporating Fovia's High Definition Volume Rendering technology across its Unity and zero-download v|Series product lines, including both web-accessible and mobile device-accessible advanced image processing and viewing.

28 Nov 2011

Toshiba debuts 510(k) cleared Aplio 500 ultrasound system

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., launched the Aplio 500 ultrasound system, enabling clinicians to diagnose like never before, using the most advanced visualization tools in the industry.

28 Nov 2011