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Scientists discover technique for more controlled lab experiments on cellular mechanobiology

Bioengineers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a system to control the flexibility of the substrate surfaces on which cells are grown without changing the surface properties, providing a technique for more controlled lab experiments on cellular mechanobiology, an important step in the scientific effort to understand how cells sense and respond to mechanical forces in their environment.

2 Aug 2010

UK Court gives Smith & Nephew right to Appeal in RENASYS patent litigation

The Advanced Wound Management division of Smith & Nephew, Inc., a subsidiary of Smith & Nephew plc. notes the finding of the Patents Court of the High Court of Justice of England and Wales in the patent litigation brought by Kinetic Concepts, Inc.. In that case, the Court found that parts of the Smith & Nephew RENASYS™ EZ and RENASYS GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Systems have infringed the patents EP0853950 and EP0777504 in the United Kingdom. Today the Court has given Smith & Nephew the right to Appeal this decision. Our full range of RENASYS products remains on the market."

31 Jul 2010

Kinetic Concepts enters injunction against Smith & Nephew to prohibit infringement of two patents

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. today announced that the High Court of Justice Chancery Division, Patents Court in the United Kingdom has entered an injunction against Smith & Nephew plc prohibiting infringement of two KCI patents relating to negative pressure wound therapy ("NPWT"). The Court stayed the injunction pending appeal, which is expected in October of this year.

31 Jul 2010

Angiotech reports $61.9 million total revenue for second-quarter 2010

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

31 Jul 2010

Researchers examine risk of serious complications associated with bariatric procedure

An examination of hospital complication rates of bariatric surgery for more than 15,000 patients in Michigan finds that the frequency of serious complications is relatively low and is inversely associated with hospital and surgeon procedural volume, according to a study in the July 28 issue of JAMA.

28 Jul 2010

Cytori Therapeutics receives European approval for Celution System

Cytori Therapeutics received expanded European approval (CE Mark) for its Celution System, a medical device that extracts and separates stem and regenerative cells from a patient's own fat tissue. The new indications include key medical applications such as breast reconstruction, repair of soft tissue defects, as well as the facilitation of healing certain types of wounds, such as those resulting from Crohn's disease. This broadens Cytori's ability to offer the Celution System to patients and hospitals and further supports the company's efforts to gain treatment reimbursement.

28 Jul 2010

Kinetic Concepts second-quarter global revenue increases 1% to $497.8 million

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. today reported second quarter 2010 total revenue of $497.8 million, an increase of 1% from the second quarter of 2009 and up 2% from the first quarter of 2010. Total revenue for the first half of 2010 was $983.6 million, a 2% increase from the prior-year period. Unfavorable foreign currency exchange movements reduced total revenue for the second quarter of 2010 by less than 1%, while favorably impacting total revenue for the first six months of 2010 by 1% compared to the corresponding periods of the prior year.

27 Jul 2010

3M second-quarter global sales increase 17.7% to $6.7 billion

3M today reported record second-quarter earnings of $1.54 per share on sales of $6.7 billion. Sales and per-share earnings increased 17.7 percent and 37.5 percent, respectively, versus the second quarter of 2009. Excluding special items recorded in the second quarter of 2009, earnings per share rose 28.3 percent.

22 Jul 2010

Quick-Med Technologies receives USPTO Notice of Allowance for key NIMBUS antimicrobial technology patent

Quick-Med Technologies, Inc., a life sciences company that is developing innovative technologies for the healthcare and consumer markets, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance for a key patent related to the Company's proprietary NIMBUS® antimicrobial technology.

21 Jul 2010

Genentech disappointed with FDA ODAC's recommendation against Avastin

Genentech, Inc., a member of the Roche Group, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) voted 12 to one that use of Avastin® (bevacizumab) in combination with paclitaxel for previously untreated (first-line) advanced HER2-negative breast cancer be removed from Avastin's U.S. label.

21 Jul 2010

Access selects BioScrip as exclusive distribution and service partner for MuGard

ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., a biopharmaceutical company specializing in products for cancer and supportive care, announced today it has signed an exclusive specialty distribution agreement with BioScrip for its lead product, MuGard -- an FDA-approved, ready-to-use mucoadhesive oral wound rinse for the management of oral mucositis, a debilitating side effect of radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy.

20 Jul 2010

ThermoGenesis anticipates $7.3 million revenue for fourth-quarter 2010

ThermoGenesis Corp., a leading supplier of innovative products and services that process and store adult stem cells, said today it expects revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, to be approximately $7.3 million and to report a small net loss for the quarter, in the range of $150,000 to $450,000, subject to final audit adjustments. The Company plans to report complete final results for the fourth quarter and all of fiscal 2010 and provide its outlook for fiscal 2011 in mid-September.

19 Jul 2010

Over 50% of neurosurgical procedures performed on Afghan children were for battlefield-related injuries

War inevitably takes a tragic toll on innocent bystanders including civilians and children. Military neurosurgeons have a long history of helping US and coalition troops and civilians overcome devastating and life-threatening neurological injuries incurred as a result of military strife. While stationed at US military facilities, neurosurgeons also contribute to invaluable humanitarian efforts, operating on patients with injuries and conditions unrelated to battle.

17 Jul 2010

People needing non-emergent care can now turn to walk-in centers

For many, summer time means cook-outs, family hikes, and trips to the beach. However, while the good weather brings an increase in outdoor activities, for some it can also mean a trip to the local emergency room.

17 Jul 2010

ConvaTec provides support to develop guidelines for NPWT

ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, announced today that it has provided support for the development of guidelines for the appropriate use of negative pressure wound therapy in the spectrum of wound healing. Unique to these guidelines are recommendations for integrating NPWT into a comprehensive plan of care that includes moist wound healing dressings and other treatment modalities.

15 Jul 2010

SANUWAVE Health introduces orthoPACE device in Europe

SANUWAVE Health, Inc., an emerging medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of non-invasive, biological response activating devices in the regenerative medicine area, reports the European launch of the orthoPACE device intended for use in orthopedic, trauma and sports medicine indications following CE mark approval last month.

14 Jul 2010

Therapeutic workbook to facilitate healing process in Haitian children

"When children can tell their stories about a traumatic event in their own words or pictures and at their own speed, healing can begin," says Dr. Jodie Kliman, psychologist and professor at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP) in Boston. That is why Kliman led MSPP's collaboration with the Children's Psychological Health Center (CPHC) in San Francisco and Ekol Akasya (Acacia School) in Haiti to create a workbook to facilitate that healing process in Haitian children and to identify those at greatest risk for long-term emotional problems.

14 Jul 2010

KCI announces creation of Advanced Research and Technology center

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. announced today the creation of an Advanced Research and Technology (ART) center that will lead the company's efforts to develop revolutionary new wound healing, regenerative medicine, and therapeutic support system technologies and treatments.

13 Jul 2010

New approach of screening drugs that encourage stem cells to repair damaged tissue

Professor Fiona Watt will today (12 July) give the Anne McLaren Memorial Lecture at the UK National Stem Cell Network annual science meeting and will detail a new approach to screening for drugs that target stem cells. To begin with, this is being developed for adult skin stem cells, giving hope for new drugs to promote wound healing and aid the use of stem cells to, for example, treat severe burns. This technique can also be applied to a wide range of stem cells, opening up the possibilities for harnessing stem cells in regenerative medicine.

12 Jul 2010

Derma Sciences submits 510(k) application to FDA for MEDIHONEY Gel Wound & Burn Dressing

Derma Sciences, Inc., a medical device and pharmaceutical company focused on advanced wound care, announces the achievement of regulatory and commercial milestones.

9 Jul 2010

Wound News and Research

Scientists discover technique for more controlled lab experiments on cellular mechanobiology

UK Court gives Smith & Nephew right to Appeal in RENASYS patent litigation

Kinetic Concepts enters injunction against Smith & Nephew to prohibit infringement of two patents

Angiotech reports $61.9 million total revenue for second-quarter 2010

Researchers examine risk of serious complications associated with bariatric procedure

Cytori Therapeutics receives European approval for Celution System

Kinetic Concepts second-quarter global revenue increases 1% to $497.8 million

3M second-quarter global sales increase 17.7% to $6.7 billion

Quick-Med Technologies receives USPTO Notice of Allowance for key NIMBUS antimicrobial technology patent

Genentech disappointed with FDA ODAC's recommendation against Avastin

Access selects BioScrip as exclusive distribution and service partner for MuGard

ThermoGenesis anticipates $7.3 million revenue for fourth-quarter 2010

Over 50% of neurosurgical procedures performed on Afghan children were for battlefield-related injuries

People needing non-emergent care can now turn to walk-in centers

ConvaTec provides support to develop guidelines for NPWT

SANUWAVE Health introduces orthoPACE device in Europe

Therapeutic workbook to facilitate healing process in Haitian children

KCI announces creation of Advanced Research and Technology center

New approach of screening drugs that encourage stem cells to repair damaged tissue

Derma Sciences submits 510(k) application to FDA for MEDIHONEY Gel Wound & Burn Dressing

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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