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Lumenis utilizes Cognizant's MedVantage Complaint Management Solution to improve customer service

Cognizant today announced that Lumenis Ltd., the world's largest energy-based medical device company for aesthetic, surgical and ophthalmology applications, has deployed Cognizant MedVantage, a cloud-based integrated complaint handling solution.

From Lumenis Inc. 3 Jun 2015

Lucideon releases new healthcare video

Lucideon, the international materials technology company, has released a new video to showcase its services for the healthcare industries, including the medical devices, consumer healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors...

From Lucideon 2 Jun 2015

Helsinn launches Helsinn Integrative Care division at ASCO Annual Meeting

Helsinn, the Swiss Group focused on building quality cancer care, announces today that its recently launched Helsinn Integrative Care division is meeting the cancer community at booth 6033 at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, May 29-June 2, Chicago, Illinois.

2 Jun 2015

North American Spine Society issues formal coverage recommendation for MIS SI joint fusion

SI-BONE, Inc., a medical device company that pioneered the use of the iFuse Implant System®, a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac (SI) joint, announced that the North American Spine Society (NASS) has issued their formal coverage recommendation for MIS SI joint fusion titled "Percutaneous Sacroiliac Joint Fusion, Defining Appropriate Coverage Positions."

1 Jun 2015

Game changing, breakthrough early cancer detection technology presented at ASCO 2015

Anpac Bio-Medical Science Co., Ltd., Chief Executive Officer and Scientist Dr. Chris Yu and the Anpac research team are introducing what the 2015 Nobel Prize Laureate Summit on Biomedical Science (NPLS) organizers published as, "game changing" and "breakthrough" early cancer detection technology research results at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, May 29 – June 2, 2015.

1 Jun 2015

CHEMOSAT treatment of UM patients with hepatic metastases highlighted at ASCO 2015

Delcath Systems, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company focused on oncology with an emphasis on the treatment of primary and metastatic liver cancers, announces that results of a large, European single-center experience of the treatment of uveal melanoma patients with hepatic metastases with the Delcath Hepatic CHEMOSAT® Delivery System, were highlighted in an on-line abstract at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting 2015.

1 Jun 2015

Study findings underscore importance of PD-1/PD-L1 expression in oncogenic signaling pathways

Caris Life Sciences® today announced the presentation of data from two studies in which researchers utilized Caris Molecular Intelligence®, the company's panomic, comprehensive tumor profiling service, to identify potential therapeutic targets in patients with colorectal and pancreatic cancer subtypes, based on expression of the programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and its ligand, PD-L1.

1 Jun 2015

FVCG portfolio companies selected to present research at Bio International 2015

Actinobac Biomed, NovoPedics, Inc. and MentiNova, Inc., three biotech start-up companies originally funded with investments from Foundation Venture Capital Group (FVCG), have been selected to present their research at Bio International 2015 as part of the Start-Up Stadium and Company Presentation forums offered at the Conference, announced FVCG President James M. Golubieski.

30 May 2015

UL, MasterControl sign collaborative agreement to support medical industry

Today, UL LLC, a global safety science organization, and MasterControl, a leading global provider of electronic quality management systems (EQMS) and quality consulting services, announce a collaborative agreement which will leverage the strengths of both organizations to support the medical industry with both quality system implementation and comprehensive advice and guidance for successful global regulatory submissions.

30 May 2015

CapsuleTech recognized with 2015 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Leadership

Based on its recent analysis of the medical device integration solutions market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes CapsuleTech with the 2015 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Leadership. CapsuleTech's vendor-agnostic SmartLinx medical device information system (MDIS) has emerged as a valuable data management solution that ties together the medical devices across a healthcare enterprise into a unified system that not only captures and distributes patient clinical data, but also makes available operational data about the devices themselves.

29 May 2015

Covalon's revenue increases 24% to $1,742,672 in second quarter 2015

Covalon Technologies Ltd., an advanced medical technologies company, is delighted to announce its financial results for its second quarter ended March 31, 2015, which includes revenue for three months of $2,180,276 and net income for the quarter of $264,340.

29 May 2015

Can-Fite BioPharma reports Q1 2015 financial results, provides updates on drug development programs

Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd., a biotechnology company with a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drugs being developed to treat inflammatory diseases, cancer and sexual dysfunction, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and updates on its drug development programs.

29 May 2015

Federal funding constraints may jeopardize nation's research enterprise, undermine patient care

Constraints in federal funding, compounded by declining clinical revenue, jeopardize more than the nation's research enterprise.

29 May 2015

Maetrics, Medical Cluster host innovative conference in Zurich, Switzerland

Maetrics, a leading international consulting firm focused on the life sciences sector, wrapped up a successful conference, "The cost of non-compliance -- How new regulation is reshaping the Medical Technology industry," today in Zurich.

29 May 2015

New Frost & Sullivan analysis finds that over 50% of health providers lack healthcare IT roadmap

Connected health infrastructure is emerging as a binding agent for diverse devices and workflows, aiding diagnosis, monitoring and prevention in the healthcare industry. For such an infrastructure to be efficient, stakeholders must first ensure that interoperability and connectivity standards are in place.

28 May 2015

Congress needs to act to incentivize development of genomic data systems

The latest generation of genomic testing offers a chance for significant improvements in patient care, disease prevention, and possibly even the cost-effectiveness of healthcare, but Congress needs to act to incentivize the development of the massive data systems that doctors and regulators will need in order to make these tests safe and effective for patients.

28 May 2015

CVRx announces presentation of positive data from Barostim Therapy for Heart Failure clinical trial at HRS 2015

CVRx, Inc., a private medical device company, announced that positive results from the 'Barostim Therapy for Heart Failure' randomized, controlled clinical trial were presented at the 2015 annual Scientific Sessions of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) in a Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Session. Results were presented by Dr. Michael Zile from the Medical University of South Carolina.

26 May 2015

First commercial procedure performed using Senza system for delivering Nevro's HF10 therapy

Nevro Corp., a global medical device company that is providing innovative evidence-based solutions for the treatment of chronic pain, today announced that the first commercial case has been performed in the United States under the company's May 8th, 2015 FDA approval for commercial use of the Senza spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system, which delivers Nevro's proprietary HF10 therapy.

24 May 2015

Magstim Announces FDA (510k) Clearance of rTMS (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy System

Magstim is the pioneer of TMS technology, having built a reputation for developing leading medical devices in the research field for over 25 years. ..

From Magstim 21 May 2015

Turkey steadily emerges as one of hottest healthcare markets in the world

Driven by reforms and private investments, Turkey is steadily emerging as one of the hottest healthcare markets in the global arena. The country has doubled its healthcare spending in the last 10 years, reaching $62.3 billion, with its large population of 74.7 million and an increasing patient base.

21 May 2015

Medical Devices News and Research

Lumenis utilizes Cognizant's MedVantage Complaint Management Solution to improve customer service

Lucideon releases new healthcare video

Helsinn launches Helsinn Integrative Care division at ASCO Annual Meeting

North American Spine Society issues formal coverage recommendation for MIS SI joint fusion

Game changing, breakthrough early cancer detection technology presented at ASCO 2015

CHEMOSAT treatment of UM patients with hepatic metastases highlighted at ASCO 2015

Study findings underscore importance of PD-1/PD-L1 expression in oncogenic signaling pathways

FVCG portfolio companies selected to present research at Bio International 2015

UL, MasterControl sign collaborative agreement to support medical industry

CapsuleTech recognized with 2015 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Leadership

Covalon's revenue increases 24% to $1,742,672 in second quarter 2015

Can-Fite BioPharma reports Q1 2015 financial results, provides updates on drug development programs

Federal funding constraints may jeopardize nation's research enterprise, undermine patient care

Maetrics, Medical Cluster host innovative conference in Zurich, Switzerland

New Frost & Sullivan analysis finds that over 50% of health providers lack healthcare IT roadmap

Congress needs to act to incentivize development of genomic data systems

CVRx announces presentation of positive data from Barostim Therapy for Heart Failure clinical trial at HRS 2015

First commercial procedure performed using Senza system for delivering Nevro's HF10 therapy

Magstim Announces FDA (510k) Clearance of rTMS (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy System

Turkey steadily emerges as one of hottest healthcare markets in the world

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