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New research report on orthopedic biomaterials market in the U.S.

According to a new global report series by iData Research (www.idataresearch.net), the leading authority in medical device, dental and pharmaceutical market research, the U.S. market for orthopedic biomaterials grew by 11.5% in 2009 and is estimated to reach almost $6.3 billion by 2016.

17 Feb 2010

Proving value a challenge for comparative effectiveness and pharmaceutical technologies

The Wall Street Journal reports that "an examination of one of the best-known examples of a comparative-effectiveness analysis shows how complicated such a seemingly straightforward idea can get" as officials look for savings in the health care system." One study, called Courage, "found that the most common heart surgery -- a $15,000 procedure that unclogs arteries using a small scaffold or stent -- usually yields no additional benefit when used with a cocktail of generic drugs in patients suffering from chronic chest pain."

12 Feb 2010

RTI Biologics supports Haiti relief efforts with Matrix HD sterilized dermis allografts donation

RTI Biologics Inc., the Florida-based processor of orthopedic, dental, hernia and other biologic implants, has donated Matrix HD™ sterilized dermis allografts to use in limb salvage procedures for victims of the recent natural disasters in Haiti.

12 Feb 2010

Artimplant reports year end 2009 financial results

Net revenue for the fourth quarter increased to SEK 5.8 million (4.6) and doubled for the full year to SEK 24.0 million (12.1)

11 Feb 2010

Findings could lead to new targeted therapies for speech and learning disabilities

A team of University of Oregon researchers have isolated an independent processing channel of synapses inside the brain's auditory cortex that deals specifically with shutting off sound processing at appropriate times.

11 Feb 2010

Breast enhancement surgery: Pros, cons and options

With ever growing cases of breast enlargement surgery in the UK, CosmeticSurgeryGuru can report that patients interested in undergoing breast enhancement surgery in 2010 continue to make the choice between saline and silicone implants. CosmeticSurgeyGuru notes that in 2009 breast enhancements remained the most popular procedure for women in the UK.

10 Feb 2010

Stryker Orthopaedics announces the release of Rejuvenate Modular Primary Hip System

Stryker Orthopaedics today announced the release of its Rejuvenate Modular Primary Hip System, which is designed to help recreate the anatomy and hip biomechanics of individual patients.

From Stryker 10 Feb 2010

ebrary introduces new subscription database in Medical Technology

Health care companies that design and manufacture medical devices, equipment, and instruments can now help their technologists, engineers, and other employees conduct research more efficiently and effectively, resulting in greater cost savings and faster development times for new products.

9 Feb 2010

New revolutionary treatment for patients suffering from movement disorders

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), a new treatment being offered at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV), can dramatically reduce symptoms of movement disorders.

9 Feb 2010

Mutation in alpha tectorin gene causes progressive childhood deafness

Deafness is the most common disorder of the senses. Tragically, it commonly strikes in early childhood, severely damaging an affected child's ability to learn speech and language. In many cases, children gradually lose their hearing to become profoundly deaf over a long period of months to years, but scientists know very little about how this progressive loss happens, making prospects for prevention and cure very slim.

8 Feb 2010

St. Jude Medical receives European approval for Fortify ST ICD and Unify CRT-D defibrillators

St. Jude Medical, Inc. today announced European CE Mark approval and first implants of its Fortify™ and Fortify ST implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and Unify™ cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D). The devices will be fully launched in Europe later this spring, and U.S. versions of the Fortify ICD and Unify CRT-D are expected to be launched later this year. The reduced size of these new devices compared to those of previous generations creates the smallest available device footprint in the industry.

5 Feb 2010

New ‘smart coating’ enables safe surgical implants; prevents infections post surgery

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a "smart coating" that helps surgical implants bond more closely with bone and ward off infection.

4 Feb 2010

Patient-specific knee resurfacing implants now available for Inland Empire residents

Inland Empire residents suffering from knee pain can finally take a sigh of relief thanks to the availability of minimally traumatic, patient-specific knee resurfacing implants.

3 Feb 2010

NewTom VGi mobile 3D Cone Beam CT scanner now at Illinois 3D Mobile Imaging

AFP Imaging and Deborah Vessell, owner of 3D Mobile imaging, are proud to announce the first NewTom VGi mobile 3D Cone Beam CT scanner to operate in the state of Illinois. This adds yet another mobile operation to an ever growing fleet of independently owned mobile Cone Beam CT units across the country which utilizes the NewTom VGi Cone Beam CT.

2 Feb 2010

Cochlear implantation enables quality of life equal to normal hearing peers

Children who have cochlear implants (CI) rank their quality of life (QOL) equal to their normally hearing (NH) peers, indicates new research in the February 2010 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

1 Feb 2010

AAPM reassures safety of radiation therapy

The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) has issued a statement today in the wake of several recent articles in the New York Times yesterday and earlier in the week that discuss a number of rare but tragic events in the last decade involving people undergoing radiation therapy.

30 Jan 2010

NuVasive reports preliminary unaudited financial results for full year ended December 31, 2009

NuVasive, Inc., a medical device company focused on developing products for minimally disruptive surgical treatments for the spine, today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2009.

30 Jan 2010

RTI Biologics donates Matrix HD to treat eight-year-old with recessive dystrophic EB

RTI Biologics Inc. (RTI), the Florida-based processor of orthopedic, dental, hernia and other biologic implants, has donated a sterilized dermis allograft, Matrix HD™, to treat an eight-year old patient with a rare skin disease called recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (EB).

29 Jan 2010

Life Spine's DYNA-LINK Spinal System and PRESIDIO Spinal Plating System receive FDA marketing clearance

Life Spine announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) marketing clearance to both the DYNA-LINK Spinal System and the PRESIDIO Spinal Plating System.

28 Jan 2010

Zimmer Holdings reports net sales of $1.11 billion for the fourth-quarter of 2009

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. The Company reported fourth quarter net sales of $1.11 billion, an increase of 7.5% reported and 2.5% constant currency over the fourth quarter of 2008. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.74 reported and $1.12 adjusted, an increase of 12.0% adjusted over the prior year period.