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Research report on BRICS hearing aids, implants and diagnostics market

The BRICS Hearing Aids, Hearing Implants and Hearing Diagnostic market has witnessed a substantial growth of 4.8 per cent in last few years and it is likely to register higher growth than expected.

31 Dec 2014

Novel device may speed up medical decision-making for critically injured trauma patients

A tool that surgeons use for monitoring a patient's blood level in physicians' offices may also save valuable minutes in medical decision-making for critically injured trauma patients, according to study results published in the January 2015 issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

30 Dec 2014

InformedDNA and NIA Magellan to jointly offer evidence-based genetic benefits optimization program

InformedDNA announced today that it will collaborate with NIA Magellan, a division of Magellan Health, Inc., to offer an evidence-based genetic benefits optimization program. InformedDNA's national network of independent board-certified genetics specialists provides expert clinical review services to ensure appropriate use of genetic testing and improve patient care, while at the same time delivering significant cost savings.

30 Dec 2014

MagnaChip launches new bio-sensor research collaboration

MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation, a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced it has launched a research collaboration focused on developing innovative, cost-effective silicon magnetic bio-sensor technology capable of monitoring extremely rare cells in blood.

30 Dec 2014

FDA provides Emergency Use Authorization for Roche's LightMix Ebola Zaire rRT-PCR Test

Roche today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has provided an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the LightMix Ebola Zaire rRT-PCR Test for use on patients with signs and symptoms of Ebola Zaire virus infection in conjunction with epidemiological risk factors, such as individuals traveling from West Africa.

From Roche Sequencing and Life Science 30 Dec 2014

United Therapeutics submits pre-market approval application for use of Remodulin with implantable drug infusion system

United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ: UTHR) announced today that Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) has submitted a pre-market approval application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of Medtronic's SynchroMed® II implantable drug infusion system (including a newly developed catheter) for use with United Therapeutics' Remodulin® (treprostinil) Injection delivered intravenously to patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.

25 Dec 2014

Comprehensive analysis of the global composites in orthopedic market

Composites in global orthopedic industry are expected to grow at an average rate of 8.1%. The US has highest consumption in terms of value and volume. Hip, knee and spine surgeries are the common orthopedic procedures in the developed world while in emerging economies they have a lower penetration.

24 Dec 2014

Scientists image zinc atoms released by fertilized mammalian egg

Sparks literally fly when a sperm and an egg hit it off. The fertilized mammalian egg releases from its surface billions of zinc atoms in "zinc sparks," one wave after another, found a Northwestern University-led interdisciplinary research team that includes experts from the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory.

24 Dec 2014

Innovative software predicts sudden cardiac death in patients at risk of arrhythmia

At Galway Hospital, in Ireland, a device is currently used to "predict" cardiac events in people at risk of sudden cardiac death.

24 Dec 2014

AMIC files de novo submission with FDA for Y-90 RadioGel device, seeks Class II reclassification

Advanced Medical Isotope Corporation, a late stage development company engaged primarily in the development of brachytherapy devices and medical isotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, today announced that it has filed a de novo submission with the Food and Drug Administration for marketing clearance for its patented Y-90 RadioGel(TM) device pursuant to Section 513(f)(2) of the U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

23 Dec 2014

Preventing gas chromatography (GC) leaks

Leaks at gas chromatography (GC) column connections are a common source of frustration and wasted time in laboratories. Time is often spent manually tightening connections between columns using a handheld tool – time which could otherwise be spent analyzing results or running more investigations. Preventing GC leaks has become a priority for researchers looking to save time and money while achieving high quality results.

From Agilent Technologies - Mass Spectrometry 23 Dec 2014

K2M completes first surgical case using innovative corpectomy cage system

K2M Group Holdings, Inc., a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing innovative and proprietary complex spine technologies, techniques and minimally invasive procedures, today announced the completion of the first surgical case using the Company's CAPRI™ Corpectomy Cage System, an expandable vertebral body replacement device that provides structural stability following a corpectomy or vertebrectomy.

23 Dec 2014

HeartCycle GEx: A new distance rehabilitation system for people affected by heart pathologies

A team of Spanish researchers of the Universitat Politècnica de València, the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and the company Medtronic have participated in the development of a new distance heart rehabilitation system based on physical exercise routines for people affected by heart pathologies.

22 Dec 2014

Study explores prevalence of Internet addiction and its effect on quality of life

Internet addiction is an impulse-control problem marked by an inability to inhibit Internet use, which can adversely affect a person's life, including their health and interpersonal relationships.

22 Dec 2014

Bilateral shoulder-level amputee controls APL's Modular Prosthetic Limbs

A Colorado man made history at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) this summer when he became the first bilateral shoulder-level amputee to wear and simultaneously control two of the Laboratory's Modular Prosthetic Limbs.

22 Dec 2014

Porvair Sciences releases 2015 catalogue of tissue culture plastics and epigenetic consumables

Porvair Sciences has released a new 2015 catalogue that describes its popular range of high quality tissue culture treated plastics and consumable products for Epigenetics.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 22 Dec 2014

Joerns RecoverCare introduces unique mattress coverlet system to support wound care

Joerns RecoverCare has launched ClimateCare; a unique mattress coverlet system that provides microclimate management. When used in conjunction with a pressure redistribution mattress, ClimateCare is designed to address the root causes of tissue breakdown through the management of temperature and moisture (microclimate) at the interface between the patient's skin and the therapy support surface.

21 Dec 2014

AMD LASERS' Picasso dental laser wins Townie Choice Award five years in a row

AMD LASERS, a global leader in dental lasers and dental laser education, announced its recent win again as the "number one" choice of dentists for soft tissue dental lasers. The achievement was announced in Dentaltown Magazine's December 2014 issue.

From AMD Lasers 19 Dec 2014

Only few older adults use apps to help manage Type 2 diabetes, says new study

Despite showing interest in web or mobile apps to help manage their Type 2 diabetes, only a small number of older adults actually use them, says a new study from the University of Waterloo. Approximately 2.2 million Canadians are living with Type 2 diabetes, 2 million of whom are age 50 or older.

19 Dec 2014

Bio2 Technologies' CLM Bioactive Scaffold receives FDA clearance

Bio2 Technologies, Inc. (a privately held development stage company) announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its CLM Bioactive Scaffold.

19 Dec 2014

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Research report on BRICS hearing aids, implants and diagnostics market

Novel device may speed up medical decision-making for critically injured trauma patients

InformedDNA and NIA Magellan to jointly offer evidence-based genetic benefits optimization program

MagnaChip launches new bio-sensor research collaboration

FDA provides Emergency Use Authorization for Roche's LightMix Ebola Zaire rRT-PCR Test

United Therapeutics submits pre-market approval application for use of Remodulin with implantable drug infusion system

Comprehensive analysis of the global composites in orthopedic market

Scientists image zinc atoms released by fertilized mammalian egg

Innovative software predicts sudden cardiac death in patients at risk of arrhythmia

AMIC files de novo submission with FDA for Y-90 RadioGel device, seeks Class II reclassification

Preventing gas chromatography (GC) leaks

K2M completes first surgical case using innovative corpectomy cage system

HeartCycle GEx: A new distance rehabilitation system for people affected by heart pathologies

Study explores prevalence of Internet addiction and its effect on quality of life

Bilateral shoulder-level amputee controls APL's Modular Prosthetic Limbs

Porvair Sciences releases 2015 catalogue of tissue culture plastics and epigenetic consumables

Joerns RecoverCare introduces unique mattress coverlet system to support wound care

AMD LASERS' Picasso dental laser wins Townie Choice Award five years in a row

Only few older adults use apps to help manage Type 2 diabetes, says new study

Bio2 Technologies' CLM Bioactive Scaffold receives FDA clearance

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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