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Elixir's DESolve Novolimus Eluting Bioresorbable Coronary Scaffold System receives CE Mark approval

Elixir Medical Corporation, a developer of product platforms that combine state-of-the-art medical devices with advanced pharmaceuticals, announced that it has received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark approval for its DESolve Novolimus Eluting Bioresorbable Coronary Scaffold System.

15 May 2013

ALK, AAFA partner to create unique online resource for people living with allergies

In the latest effort to educate and enable the allergic patient to take control of their disease, ALK, a leading company focusing on allergy treatment, and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America have partnered to create a unique online resource for patients.

15 May 2013

Primex Wireless releases latest SNS Applications Management Platform software

Primex Wireless – the leading provider of solutions to automate and maintain facility compliance, increase efficiencies and reduce risk for enterprise organizations – announced the release of its latest SNS Applications Management Platform (AMP 4.0) software, incorporating support for the company's new SNS Differential Pressure Monitoring solution.

15 May 2013

Southern Denmark to use IBM's Shared Care Platform to improve care for patients with chronic illness

IBM announced today that the Region of Southern Denmark is launching a new program to provide comprehensive insight to improve the quality and comprehensiveness of care for patients with chronic illness.

15 May 2013

RaySearch Laboratories gets FDA approval for RayStation 3.5

In March RaySearch Laboratories AB announced that version 3.5 of RaySearch's RayStation treatment planning system had been released for clinical use.

15 May 2013

Echevarne to distribute Natera's non-invasive prenatal screening test in Spain

Natera, a leading innovator in prenatal genetic testing, and Echevarne, a leading clinical analysis laboratory in Spain, today announced the signing of a distribution agreement for Echevarne to offer Natera's non-invasive prenatal screening test, Panorama, through its facilities in Spain.

From Natera 15 May 2013

Article spotlights new way to find adverse drug reactions within electronic health records

The time may be fast approaching for researchers to take better advantage of the vast amount of valuable patient information available from U.S. electronic health records. Lian Duan, an NJIT computer scientist with an expertise in data mining, has done just that with the recent publication of "Adverse Drug Effect Detection," IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics (March, 2013).

15 May 2013

Study shows dual-chamber ICDs are associated with higher risk of device-related complications

Even though patients receiving an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for primary prevention often receive a dual-chamber ICD, an analysis that included more than 32,000 patients receiving an ICD without indications for pacing finds that the use of a dual-chamber device compared with a single-chamber device was associated with a higher risk of device-related complications and similar 1-year mortality and hospitalization outcomes, according to a study in the May 15 issue of JAMA.

15 May 2013

Polymer substance fully resists the body's natural attack response to foreign objects

It's a familiar scenario - a patient receives a medical implant and days later, the body attacks the artificial valve or device, causing complications to an already compromised system.

15 May 2013

Heart IT announces release of new WebPAX Universal Viewer

Heart IT, the global leader that pioneered the first FDA approved zero-footprint medical imaging workstation, announced today the release of its WebPAX Universal Viewer as an addition to its product portfolio.

14 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

Digital DR more effective than CR at detecting breast cancer

Digital direct radiography is significantly more effective than computed radiography at detecting breast cancer, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.

14 May 2013

Food Defense Plan Builder: FDA's new tool to help food industry craft defense measures

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a new tool to help bolster the food industry's defense measures against an act of intentional food contamination.

14 May 2013

Tel Aviv University researchers invent a method for repairing damaged peripheral nerves

Some parts of the body, like the liver, can regenerate themselves after damage. But others, such as our nervous system, are considered either irreparable or slow to recover, leaving thousands with a lifetime of pain, limited mobility, or even paralysis.

14 May 2013

Noninvasive imaging tests may play bigger role in diabetes management

New approaches to applying noninvasive imaging tests such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and positron emission tomography may play a bigger role in evaluating and managing patients with diabetes.

14 May 2013

University of Liverpool researchers develop smart phone app that promotes weight loss

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have developed a smart phone app that helps users lose weight by carefully recording their food consumption.

14 May 2013

$COSIRA trial: Enrollment complete for assessing Neovasc Reducer in refractory angina patients$

COSIRA trial: Enrollment complete for assessing Neovasc Reducer in refractory angina patients

Neovasc Inc., today announced the completion of patient enrollment in its COSIRA trial designed to further assess the efficacy and safety of the Neovasc Reducer, a novel percutaneous device for the treatment of refractory angina.

13 May 2013

Researchers looking into new technology to improve response strategies during disasters

Debates about emergency responses to acts of terrorism, natural disasters and major accidents are no strangers to the media. Every accident is followed by a discussion about who was responsible, who was to blame, and what might have been done better

13 May 2013

Sorin Group receives FDA approval for SMARTVIEW remote monitoring solution

Sorin Group, a global medical company and a leader in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, today announced it received FDA approval for and is beginning the U.S. launch of the SMARTVIEW remote monitoring solution for patients with implanted cardiac rhythm management devices.

13 May 2013

Lincor Solutions releases MEDIVista MOBILE to improve quality of nursing care

Lincor announces the latest addition to the MEDIVista product suite - MEDIVista MOBILE, during eHealth Week in Dublin.

13 May 2013

Device / Technology News

Elixir's DESolve Novolimus Eluting Bioresorbable Coronary Scaffold System receives CE Mark approval

ALK, AAFA partner to create unique online resource for people living with allergies

Primex Wireless releases latest SNS Applications Management Platform software

Southern Denmark to use IBM's Shared Care Platform to improve care for patients with chronic illness

RaySearch Laboratories gets FDA approval for RayStation 3.5

Echevarne to distribute Natera's non-invasive prenatal screening test in Spain

Article spotlights new way to find adverse drug reactions within electronic health records

Study shows dual-chamber ICDs are associated with higher risk of device-related complications

Polymer substance fully resists the body's natural attack response to foreign objects

Heart IT announces release of new WebPAX Universal Viewer

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

Digital DR more effective than CR at detecting breast cancer

Food Defense Plan Builder: FDA's new tool to help food industry craft defense measures

Tel Aviv University researchers invent a method for repairing damaged peripheral nerves

Noninvasive imaging tests may play bigger role in diabetes management

University of Liverpool researchers develop smart phone app that promotes weight loss

COSIRA trial: Enrollment complete for assessing Neovasc Reducer in refractory angina patients

Researchers looking into new technology to improve response strategies during disasters

Sorin Group receives FDA approval for SMARTVIEW remote monitoring solution

Lincor Solutions releases MEDIVista MOBILE to improve quality of nursing care

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