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Augmentation with Wright's GRAFTJACKET Matrix improves repair healing for large rotator cuff tears

Wright Medical Group, Inc., a global orthopaedic medical device company, announced today that results of a prospective, randomized controlled clinical study evaluating biologic augmentation of challenging arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs with GRAFTJACKET® Matrix were presented by F. Alan Barber, MD at the recent Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) annual meeting.

8 Jun 2010

Masimo SET pulse oximetry screening effective for early diagnosis of critical CHD in newborns

Masimo, the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry™ and Measure-Through Motion and Low Perfusion pulse oximetry, announced today that a new clinical study published online in the German pediatric journal, Klinische Padiatrie, showed that adding Masimo SET pulse oximetry screening to the physical examination of newborns was an effective method to achieve early diagnosis of critical congenital heart disease (CHD).

4 Jun 2010

Advanced applications of Nanoflex technology to be presented at New Cardiovascular Horizons Meeting

ULURU Inc. announced today that advanced applications of the Nanoflex technology, related to future products in drug delivery and tissue engineering, will be presented at the 11th annual New Cardiovascular Horizons Meeting to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 2-5, 2010. This meeting is the largest medical meeting that focuses on peripheral artery disease and peripheral interventions, including wound care for vascular ulcers, the application of advanced therapies for limb salvage and amputation prevention.

4 Jun 2010

ELLICSR research centre opened at UHN

What do you get when you combine a comedian, a magician, a radio show host, and a chef? A group of cancer survivors and caregivers celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day at the opening of a unique new research centre at University Health Network (UHN), the first of its kind in Canada.

4 Jun 2010

Total ankle replacement surgery available as option for patients with painful arthritis: ACFAS

Advances in surgical options for end-stage ankle arthritis have prompted the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons to issue a position statement on the use of total ankle replacement surgery as an option for some patients with painful arthritis.

3 Jun 2010

Functional muscle transfer surgery allows people with foot drop to walk without braces

A new surgery that involves an expendable, functioning muscle from the top of the leg and a nerve below the knee can give people with foot drop a new bounce in their step.

2 Jun 2010

University of California scientists identify new kinase that regulates cell proliferation, migration

Scientists at the University of California, San Diego have identified a previously unknown kinase that regulates cell proliferation, shape and migration, and may play a major role in the progression or metastasis of cancer cells.

1 Jun 2010

KCI receives 510(k) clearance to market V.A.C. Therapy System for treatment of VLUs

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to market its proprietary Vacuum Assisted Closure, or V.A.C. Therapy System, for the treatment of venous insufficiency ulcers, also known as venous leg ulcers.

28 May 2010

Diving "feet first" can prevent spinal cord injuries

Matt, a Dearborn, Mich. resident, is featured in an award-winning video "Shattered Dreams," commissioned by the University of Michigan's Department of Neurosurgery as part of an injury prevention effort. Public service announcements based on the video begin airing in southeastern Michigan movie theatres June 4 to spread the message of "feet first" to boaters and swimmers.

27 May 2010

Weill Cornell Medical College commences construction of 18-story, $650 million Medical Research Building

Weill Cornell Medical College today celebrated the start of construction on its new Medical Research Building, a state-of-the-art facility that will more than double the institution's existing research space. The 18-story, $650 million building is the centerpiece of Weill Cornell's $1.3 billion Discoveries that Make a Difference Campaign, the country's largest for a medical college. A total of $1 billion has been raised toward this goal in a record time of less than four years.

27 May 2010

Investment banker with Brachial Plexus Palsy climbs all Seven Summits

Paul Fejtek has successfully achieved his goal of being the first person with Brachial Plexus Palsy to climb all Seven Summits (the highest mountain on each continent). With wife Denise by his side, Paul reached the earth's highest peak and paused for a moment to take it all in. "Standing on the summit of Mt. Everest was truly amazing," he said. "It was the experience of a lifetime."

26 May 2010

Report: 235 new medicines in development to treat diabetes

A record 235 new medicines to treat diabetes, one of the fastest-growing diseases in America, are being developed by America's pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, according to a national report unveiled today in Charleston.

26 May 2010

ACOEM publishes new medical treatment guidelines for hip and groin disorders

The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine today published new medical treatment guidelines for providing care to workers with injuries and disorders of the hip and groin. The new guidelines, which represent the latest chapter in ACOEM's comprehensive publication Occupational Medicine Practice Guidelines, are available on line now via ACOEM's APG-I web application; a print version will be available in the fall of 2010, when the Third Edition hard-copy of Occupational Medicine Practice Guidelines is published.

26 May 2010

Rush University Medical Center uses Mini TightRope procedure to treat bunions

A less invasive, surgical treatment for bunions known as the Mini TightRope procedure is being used at Rush University Medical Center to correct bunions, or hallux valgus, a common, often painful deformity in which the big toe is angled in toward the smaller toes.

25 May 2010

Office-based ESWT for treatment of foot pain

Dr. Ed Davis announced that he is now offering office-based extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the treatment of foot pain, particularly heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis (plantar fash-e-i-tis).

20 May 2010

Tel Aviv University researcher develops tool to measure tissue damage in bed-ridden, paralyzed patients

There's currently no reliable tool to help prosthetic developers fit artificial limbs without ensuing discomfort or pain, or tell medical personnel when bed-ridden patients need to be moved to avoid bedsores and other problems.

19 May 2010

Physicians opting out of some insurance create two-tiered medical system

The Fiscal Times: "A small but growing number of physicians are ... abandoning traditional insurance-based practice to offer VIP treatment, including more time with patients, in return for upfront fees. In one common setup, often called concierge or retainer-based medicine, a primary care doctor charges an annual fee ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 just to get in the door.

19 May 2010

Inovio Pharmaceuticals first-quarter net loss attributable to common stockholders decreases to $2.3M

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

18 May 2010

HHS announces $1 billion in Recovery Act awards for construction, repair and renovation of research facilities

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced one billion dollars of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds have been awarded to construct, repair and renovate scientific research laboratories and related facilities across the country. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) administered the grants, which are expected to create or sustain jobs nationwide and to help foster scientific advances that may lead to improved human health.

15 May 2010

The George Washington University Board of Trustees approve formation of GW School of Nursing

Today, The George Washington University Board of Trustees voted to approve the formation of the GW School of Nursing. The nursing school will be composed of the Master of Science in Nursing programs, the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, the second degree Bachelor of Science in nursing program, and other post-masters certificate programs.

15 May 2010

Foot News and Research

Augmentation with Wright's GRAFTJACKET Matrix improves repair healing for large rotator cuff tears

Masimo SET pulse oximetry screening effective for early diagnosis of critical CHD in newborns

Advanced applications of Nanoflex technology to be presented at New Cardiovascular Horizons Meeting

ELLICSR research centre opened at UHN

Total ankle replacement surgery available as option for patients with painful arthritis: ACFAS

Functional muscle transfer surgery allows people with foot drop to walk without braces

University of California scientists identify new kinase that regulates cell proliferation, migration

KCI receives 510(k) clearance to market V.A.C. Therapy System for treatment of VLUs

Diving "feet first" can prevent spinal cord injuries

Weill Cornell Medical College commences construction of 18-story, $650 million Medical Research Building

Investment banker with Brachial Plexus Palsy climbs all Seven Summits

Report: 235 new medicines in development to treat diabetes

ACOEM publishes new medical treatment guidelines for hip and groin disorders

Rush University Medical Center uses Mini TightRope procedure to treat bunions

Office-based ESWT for treatment of foot pain

Tel Aviv University researcher develops tool to measure tissue damage in bed-ridden, paralyzed patients

Physicians opting out of some insurance create two-tiered medical system

Inovio Pharmaceuticals first-quarter net loss attributable to common stockholders decreases to $2.3M

HHS announces $1 billion in Recovery Act awards for construction, repair and renovation of research facilities

The George Washington University Board of Trustees approve formation of GW School of Nursing

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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