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Algea Therapies introduces SHIELD Vertebral Compression Fracture System

Algea Therapies, a division of Globus Medical Inc. (NYSE: GMED), committed to finding innovative, minimally invasive solutions that treat pain and restore quality of life, today announced the launch of the SHIELD™ Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF) System, a next generation fracture management and vertebral augmentation platform for patients with vertebral compression fractures.

24 May 2013

Physicians face medical challenges in treating spine trauma in morbidly obese patients

Physicians at Monash University and The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia describe the logistic, medical, and societal challenges faced in treating spine trauma in morbidly obese patients.

22 May 2013

Prostaglandin analogues cause droopy eyelids, new study finds

Prostaglandin analogues, drugs which lower intraocular pressure, are often the first line of treatment for people with glaucoma, but their use is not without risks.

22 May 2013

Kidneys discarded for transplant can be used for manufacturing replacement organs, say researchers

Nearly 20 percent of kidneys that are recovered from deceased donors in the U.S. are refused for transplant due to factors ranging from scarring in small blood vessels of the kidney's filtering units to the organ going too long without blood or oxygen. But, what if instead of being discarded, these organs could be "recycled" to help solve the critical shortage of donor organs?

21 May 2013

EndoChoice's new Fuse system improves accuracy of colonoscopy procedure

Although colonoscopy exams prevent many colon cancer deaths and are considered the most sensitive method for detecting colorectal cancers, the procedure is not completely effective in preventing cancer cases. EndoChoice Inc. today unveiled research that shows that its new Fuse system significantly improves the accuracy of this procedure and greatly reduces the number of adenomas missed by colonoscopists.

20 May 2013

Research shows new neural circuits arise when hippocampus is disabled

When the brain's primary "learning center" is damaged, complex new neural circuits arise to compensate for the lost function, say life scientists from UCLA and Australia who have pinpointed the regions of the brain involved in creating those alternate pathways - often far from the damaged site.

17 May 2013

GE Healthcare introduces novel MR imaging technology

At an event held today at Hospital for Special Surgery, GE Healthcare introduced MAVRIC SL, a novel magnetic resonance imaging technique designed to address the growing clinical need to more accurately image soft tissue and bone in patients with MR Conditional-labeled implants, such as joint replacements and other instrumentation.

16 May 2013

Reverse Medical announces initial clinical use of MVP system for peripheral artery embolization

Reverse Medical Corporation today announced the initial clinical use of their MVP Micro Vascular Plug system for peripheral artery embolization. The device has been granted CE Mark approval to obstruct or reduce the rate of blood flow in the peripheral vasculature.

14 May 2013

New NIH funding to help researchers explore promising new approaches to cure stroke

Dr. Gregory Bix, Paul G. Blazer J. Professor of Stroke Research in the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and the UK departments of Anatomy and Neurobiology and Neurology, has received funding of $224,416 from the National Institutes of Health, to further study of stroke recovery.

13 May 2013

Small diameter dual-thread suture anchor and new PTRC repair system launched by Mitek Sports Medicine

Mitek Sports Medicine, a leading orthopaedics sports medicine company, announced the launch of the HEALIX™ 3.4mm Suture Anchor, the company's smallest dual-thread suture anchor for rotator cuff repair, and the launch of a new double-loaded minimally invasive partial thickness rotator cuff (PTRC) repair system, as part of its HEALIX TRANSTENDTM Implant System.

9 May 2013

Neuroscientists find significant differences in brain anatomy of dyslexic people

Using MRI, neuroscientists at Georgetown University Medical Center found significant differences in brain anatomy when comparing men and women with dyslexia to their non-dyslexic control groups, suggesting that the disorder may have a different brain-based manifestation based on sex.

9 May 2013

Discovery may lead to new treatment for neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative disorders

A key type of human brain cell developed in the laboratory grows seamlessly when transplanted into the brains of mice, UC San Francisco researchers have discovered, raising hope that these cells might one day be used to treat people with Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and possibly even Alzheimer's disease, as well as and complications of spinal cord injury such as chronic pain and spasticity.

5 May 2013

Upcoming symposium to offer highlights of 150-year history of Hospital for Special Surgery

An upcoming symposium will offer highlights of the 150-year history of Hospital for Special Surgery and at the same time provide a fascinating look at the evolution of medicine from the "Dark Ages" of the Civil War period to modern medicine as we know it today.

29 Apr 2013

Personalized knee replacement: an interview with Dr Martin, Preferred Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches

Knee replacement surgery has traditionally been performed using off-the-shelf implants because of the limitations of technology. As with most industries, evolution does occur.

25 Apr 2013

Animal models of Huntington's disease allow better insights into disease's genetics

Scientific progress in Huntington's disease (HD) relies upon the availability of appropriate animal models that enable insights into the disease's genetics and/or pathophysiology.

23 Apr 2013

Researchers explore new technique to determine the activity of different calcium channels in cancer cells

Two Wayne State University researchers are working on a technique that could lead to easier, faster identification of cancer tumors that can be effectively treated by calcium channel-based therapies.

23 Apr 2013

Consuming grapes may protect against organ damage associated with metabolic syndrome

Consuming grapes may help protect against organ damage associated with the progression of metabolic syndrome, according to research presented Monday at the Experimental Biology conference in Boston. Natural components found in grapes, known as polyphenols, are thought to be responsible for these beneficial effects.

23 Apr 2013

RUSM students to perform clinical training at Vanguard MacNeal Hospital

Ross University School of Medicine announced an agreement with Vanguard MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Ill. which enables RUSM students to perform clinical training in the Chicago-area teaching hospital.

23 Apr 2013

Sanovas introduces new surgical imaging technology, MicroCam

Sanovas Inc., a life science technology company developing and commercializing the next-generation of micro-invasive diagnostics, devices and drug delivery technologies, announced today the launch of MicroCam™, its OEM "Plug & Play" micro imaging platform for endoscopic device applications.

22 Apr 2013

Researchers use contrast-computed tomography for anatomical reconstruction of human heart

On April 18th JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) will publish a new video article by Dr. Paul A Iaizzo demonstrating the anatomical reconstruction of an active human heart. The research uses contrast-computed tomography (CT) to allow in-depth 3-D computer modeling of hearts that can be used for prolonged archiving.

22 Apr 2013

Anatomy News and Research

Algea Therapies introduces SHIELD Vertebral Compression Fracture System

Physicians face medical challenges in treating spine trauma in morbidly obese patients

Prostaglandin analogues cause droopy eyelids, new study finds

Kidneys discarded for transplant can be used for manufacturing replacement organs, say researchers

EndoChoice's new Fuse system improves accuracy of colonoscopy procedure

Research shows new neural circuits arise when hippocampus is disabled

GE Healthcare introduces novel MR imaging technology

Reverse Medical announces initial clinical use of MVP system for peripheral artery embolization

New NIH funding to help researchers explore promising new approaches to cure stroke

Small diameter dual-thread suture anchor and new PTRC repair system launched by Mitek Sports Medicine

Neuroscientists find significant differences in brain anatomy of dyslexic people

Discovery may lead to new treatment for neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative disorders

Upcoming symposium to offer highlights of 150-year history of Hospital for Special Surgery

Personalized knee replacement: an interview with Dr Martin, Preferred Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches

Animal models of Huntington's disease allow better insights into disease's genetics

Researchers explore new technique to determine the activity of different calcium channels in cancer cells

Consuming grapes may protect against organ damage associated with metabolic syndrome

RUSM students to perform clinical training at Vanguard MacNeal Hospital

Sanovas introduces new surgical imaging technology, MicroCam

Researchers use contrast-computed tomography for anatomical reconstruction of human heart

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