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Scientists receive $2 million NIH grant to improve orthopedic surgery using biomimetic patch

Two Washington University in St. Louis scientists are imitating nature as they attempt to solve one of the most difficult problems in orthopedic surgery: reattaching tendon to bone.

1 Mar 2011

Lymph node dissection may not be necessary for localized non-small cell lung cancers

Lymph node dissection, the current standard surgical treatment for localized non-small cell lung cancers, may be unnecessary in certain screen-detected early stage cases , according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology (JTO), the official journal of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

1 Mar 2011

New guidelines to address major clinical issues encountered in treatment of Barrett's esophagus

Endoscopic removal of pre-cancerous cells in patients with confirmed, high-risk Barrett's esophagus is recommended rather than surveillance, according to a new "Medical Position Statement on the Management of Barrett's Esophagus," published by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. The medical position statement was published in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the AGA Institute.

1 Mar 2011

Uterine fibroid treatments greatly improve quality of life in women

Women who received one of three treatments for uterine fibroids at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston said their symptoms diminished and their quality of life significantly increased, according to a new study published in the May issue of Radiology.

1 Mar 2011

Aggressive treatment of T3 and T4 NSCLC with induction chemoradiotherapy may improve survival

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that patients with node negative T3 and T4 non-small lung cancer who underwent chemotherapy before surgery had more than three times the survival rate than patients who only underwent surgery. These findings currently appear on-line in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

1 Mar 2011

New process automatically ensures optimum tension for sutures in minimally invasive surgeries

More and more often, abdominal surgeries are being carried out in a minimally invasive manner. A small incision in the abdominal wall is sufficient for the surgeon to be able to insert the instrument and make the organs visible with an endoscope. This technique is gentler and does not stress the body as much as traditional surgeries do.

1 Mar 2011

Acupressure improves cognitive function in patients with mild traumatic brain injury

A new University of Colorado Boulder study indicates an ancient form of complementary medicine may be effective in helping to treat people with mild traumatic brain injury, a finding that may have implications for some U.S. war veterans returning home.

1 Mar 2011

OrbusNeich's Sapphire II coronary dilatation catheter is now available in the market

OrbusNeich today announced that the next-generation Sapphire II coronary dilatation catheter is now commercially available, following CE Mark approval.

28 Feb 2011

Katie Couric to launch new citywide campaign for colon cancer screenings

In honor of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Katie Couric, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, WCBS-TV and The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital will launch the "Make That Call" for colon cancer screening campaign.

28 Feb 2011

Hotspur Technologies announces first clinical use of its Keeper Embolectomy Catheter

Hotspur Technologies announced today that Dr. Thomas DiBartholomeo of Fairfield, CT, performed the first clinical use of its Keeper Embolectomy Catheter. The Keeper Catheter enables physicians to clear clot formation within arteries, while also incorporating the capability of injecting physician-specified fluids directly through the balloon catheter.

28 Feb 2011

Western Medical installs Toshiba's vascular X-ray system to provide efficiency during diagnostic procedures

To increase diagnostic capabilities and provide patients with the highest quality care, Western Medical Center Santa Ana has installed Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.'s Infinix VF-i bi-plane vascular X-ray system with Volume Navigation 3D roadmapping.

28 Feb 2011

U.S. District Court rules in favor of Hologic in breast brachytherapy patent infringement lawsuit

Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, today announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled in favor of Hologic, by reversing the previous decisions reached by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, in favor of SenoRx, Inc.

From Hologic, Inc. 28 Feb 2011

Study: Radio-guided surgery effectively removes nodules in patients with lung cancer

Using tiny spheres of radioactive liquid to guide surgeons as they remove potentially cancerous material in the lungs is safe and more effective than other techniques, Italian researchers report at the European Multidisciplinary Conference in Thoracic Oncology (EMCTO), 24-26 February 2011, Lugano, Switzerland.

28 Feb 2011

Study: Fish oil may prevent muscle and weight loss in cancer patients during chemotherapy

A new analysis has found that supplementing the diet with fish oil may prevent muscle and weight loss that commonly occurs in cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy. Published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study indicates that fish oil may help combat cancer-related malnutrition.

28 Feb 2011

Kidney transplant proposal - younger patients greater success

Soon kidney transplant recipients would be younger under a proposal being considered by the nation’s organ transplant network. This would replace the current ‘first-come-first-served’ system and is intended to provide better matches between the life expectancies of recipients and the functional life of donated kidneys.

27 Feb 2011

Eigen ei-Nav|Artemis system for prostate biopsy installed at Smilow Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Center

As a world leader in the advancement of the detection and treatment of prostate cancer, the Smilow Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Center at NYU Langone Medical Center is the first medical facility in the Northeast to install ei-Nav|Artemis™, an innovative image guidance and navigation system for prostate biopsy that is manufactured by Eigen.

25 Feb 2011

Medtronic acquires chitosan-dextran gel technology for use in functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Medtronic, Inc. today announced that it has completed the purchase of rights to a chitosan-dextran gel technology from Adelaide Research & Innovation Pty Ltd. in Australia, Robinson Squidgel Ltd., and Otago Innovation Ltd. in New Zealand. Medtronic is acquiring this technology for potential use in developing future products for functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).

25 Feb 2011

U.S.-Chile collaborate to study new long-acting local anesthetic derived from algae

A U.S.-Chile collaboration is bringing surgical patients closer to having a long-acting local anesthetic. In a randomized, double-blind trial, patients given neosaxitoxin, a new local anesthetic derived from algae, had significantly less postoperative pain and recovered about two days sooner than those given the commonly used local anesthetic bupivacaine.

25 Feb 2011

Redesign of donor-liver distribution network could increase transplants by 14%

A redesign of the nation's donor-liver distribution network developed by University of Pittsburgh researchers could result in several hundred more people each year receiving the transplants they need.

25 Feb 2011

First Super Glue, then dentist

In preparation for the Chicago Dental Society's 146th annual Midwinter Meeting, which will draw more than 30,000 dental professionals to Chicago this February, society members were asked about current trends, dental care tips and more. More than 300 of the society's member dentists responded to the fall 2010 survey.

25 Feb 2011

Medical Procedure News

Scientists receive $2 million NIH grant to improve orthopedic surgery using biomimetic patch

Lymph node dissection may not be necessary for localized non-small cell lung cancers

New guidelines to address major clinical issues encountered in treatment of Barrett's esophagus

Uterine fibroid treatments greatly improve quality of life in women

Aggressive treatment of T3 and T4 NSCLC with induction chemoradiotherapy may improve survival

New process automatically ensures optimum tension for sutures in minimally invasive surgeries

Acupressure improves cognitive function in patients with mild traumatic brain injury

OrbusNeich's Sapphire II coronary dilatation catheter is now available in the market

Katie Couric to launch new citywide campaign for colon cancer screenings

Hotspur Technologies announces first clinical use of its Keeper Embolectomy Catheter

Western Medical installs Toshiba's vascular X-ray system to provide efficiency during diagnostic procedures

U.S. District Court rules in favor of Hologic in breast brachytherapy patent infringement lawsuit

Study: Radio-guided surgery effectively removes nodules in patients with lung cancer

Study: Fish oil may prevent muscle and weight loss in cancer patients during chemotherapy

Kidney transplant proposal - younger patients greater success

Eigen ei-Nav|Artemis system for prostate biopsy installed at Smilow Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Center

Medtronic acquires chitosan-dextran gel technology for use in functional endoscopic sinus surgery

U.S.-Chile collaborate to study new long-acting local anesthetic derived from algae

Redesign of donor-liver distribution network could increase transplants by 14%

First Super Glue, then dentist

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation

Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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