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Benvenue Medical commences treatment in U.S. with Blazer Vertebral Augmentation System

Benvenue Medical, Inc., a developer of minimally invasive solutions for spine repair, announced today that it has treated the first patient in the United States with the Blazer Vertebral Augmentation System - a new device for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). The case was performed by Francis Facchini, M.D., partner, VIR Chicago, at Adventist GlenOaks Hospital in Glendale Heights, Illinois.

13 Aug 2010

Integra LifeSciences adds iPASSAGE Retractor for minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation announced today the addition of the iPASSAGE Retractor for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) of the lumbar spine. The iPASSAGE Retractor is a tissue sparing retraction system that allows the surgeon to make smaller incisions, potentially reducing tissue damage, blood loss and recovery time.

13 Aug 2010

New multidisciplinary approach to glioblastoma multiforme treatment offers extended survival rates

The Hospital Universitario Donostia (at the city of Donostia-San Sebasti-n in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa) has incorporated a new glioblastoma multiforme treatment protocol, which could be the starting point for a more effective treatment of this type of cancer. Doctor Nicol-s Sampr-n, specialist in Neurosurgery at the hospital, has presented his PhD at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) based on the first results of the new treatment method. The work is entitled Glioblastoma multiforme. Analysis of survival and prognostic factors.

13 Aug 2010

Humanetics Corporation secures license to provide treatment for ionizing radiation exposure

In a move likely to secure its place as a leading provider of medical radiation countermeasures, Humanetics Corporation today announced that it has secured exclusive worldwide licenses to two new treatments that provide short and long-term post-exposure protection from ionizing radiation acquired during a terrorist act, nuclear or radiological attack or accident, as part of cancer radiotherapy or even during routine diagnostic CT scans.

13 Aug 2010

Gore announces first implantation in IDE clinical study of ACUSEAL Vascular Graft in hemodialysis patients

W. L. Gore & Associates reported that the first patient, in an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) clinical study evaluating the self sealing GORE® ACUSEAL Vascular Graft in patients on hemodialysis, has been surgically implanted with the device. The successful surgical procedure was performed on July 29, 2010 at Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, South Carolina. Less than 24 hours after the device was implanted it was successfully cannulated or punctured for initial hemodialysis access.

13 Aug 2010

U-M dentistry agrees to use Interleukin's PST test for gum disease clinical study

University of Michigan School of Dentistry has signed an agreement with Interleukin Genetics Inc. to conduct what may be the largest clinical study to date using genetic testing to assess the risk for gum disease.

13 Aug 2010

PyroTITAN Humeral Resurfacing shoulder implant extends longevity of hemiarthroplasty joint replacement

Ascension Orthopedics, Inc., the world leader in PyroCarbon orthopedic implants, announces the implantation of an additional PyroTITAN Humeral Resurfacing Implant in Brisbane, Australia. The PyroTITAN was implanted last month at the Brisbane Private Hospital.

13 Aug 2010

FDA grants LifeCycle Pharma SPA for LCP-Tacro pivotal Phase 3 study in 'de novo' kidney transplant patients

LifeCycle Pharma A/S today announced receipt of agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on a Special Protocol Assessment of its pivotal Phase 3 study, Study 3002, for LCP-Tacro in patients, who have just received a kidney transplant.

12 Aug 2010

Pelleve Wrinkle Reduction System launched across U.S.

Pelleve, the revolutionary skin tightening system for nonablative skin rejuvenation, is now available through dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medspas and cosmetic surgery clinics across the country.

12 Aug 2010

$Study demonstrates efficacy of vertebroplasty in treatment of acute vertebral compression fractures$

Study demonstrates efficacy of vertebroplasty in treatment of acute vertebral compression fractures

Orthovita, Inc., an orthobiologics and biosurgery company, notes that the August 10, 2010 online edition of The Lancet includes the largest peer-reviewed study to date demonstrating the efficacy of vertebroplasty in the treatment of acute vertebral compression fractures compared to conservative treatment.

12 Aug 2010

ASMBS, SRC announce new 5-year agreement for Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence program

The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation today announced a new five-year agreement for SRC's continued administration of the ASMBS Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence program. The contract extends the original charter established when the ASMBS founded SRC in 2003 as an independent nonprofit to develop and manage the program.

12 Aug 2010

Viatronix releases latest version of V3D-Colon software with FDA 510(k) approved colon CAD

Viatronix Incorporated, a Stony Brook, New York, based company announced the release of the latest version of its leading edge V3D-Colon software with the option to have the industry's first FDA 510(k) approved colon CAD, VeraLook™ by iCAD.

12 Aug 2010

Study examines cosmetic impact of surgical procedure for body dysmorphic disorder

A new study finds that while many who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) seek cosmetic procedures, only two percent of procedures actually reduced the severity of BDD. Despite this poor long-term outcome, physicians continue to provide requested surgeries to people suffering from BDD. The study was recently published in Annals of Plastic Surgery.

12 Aug 2010

First implantation of Zimmer Non-Contact Bridging Periprosthetic Plating System announced

Zimmer Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal care, today announced the first implantation of the Zimmer NCB (Non-Contact Bridging) Periprosthetic Plating System. Scheduled for full release in the Fall of 2010, the Zimmer NCB Periprosthetic Plating System is the first comprehensive solution available to address complex femoral fractures which can occur around a hip or knee implant.

12 Aug 2010

BMI indicates breast cancer risk in women using postmenopausal hormone therapy

Using postmenopausal hormone therapy for more than 15 years increases a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, particularly among leaner women according to research at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC).

12 Aug 2010

Canadian Olympic figure skater's struggle with clear vision

Canadian figure skater, and Olympic bronze medalist Joannie Rochette - who captured the hearts of people worldwide with her stunning performance at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics - is offering fans a rare glimpse into her past and her struggle with clear vision.

11 Aug 2010

New computerized approach for dental restoration procedures

Oral surgeons may one day have an easier, less costly approach to one important aspect of dental restoration, thanks to a newly patented process developed by researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T).The process computerizes the method for creating a dental bar, also called an over-denture. For dental restoration procedures, the device is the bridge connecting dental implants to dentures.

11 Aug 2010

New optical imaging technique holds potential to improve angioplasty

A new optical imaging technique described in the journal Review of Scientific Instruments, which is published by the American Institute of Physics, holds the potential to greatly improve angioplasty, a surgery commonly performed to treat patients with a partially or completely blocked coronary artery that restricts blood flow to the heart.

11 Aug 2010

NKTreg white blood cells migrate into liver, suppress immune responses: Research

After a transplant - and to assure that the new organ is not rejected - patients are put on life-long therapy to suppress their immune system, which, nevertheless, needs to be left intact enough to be able to defend the body against all kinds of disease. A tricky balance as the many rejected organs attest. But a discovery by Maria Monteiro and Luis Graça, two Portuguese scientists, could change all this, at least for the liver.

11 Aug 2010

VA Pittsburgh selects SmartSponge System to prevent retained surgical sponge incidents

ClearCount Medical Solutions and Medline Industries, Inc. today announced that its newest customer, the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare system will help prevent retained surgical sponge incidents with the use of the SmartSponge System®. The SmartSponge System is part of ClearCount's radio-frequency identification -based platform that uniquely identifies each sponge so that they can be easily counted and detected.

11 Aug 2010

Medical Procedure News

Benvenue Medical commences treatment in U.S. with Blazer Vertebral Augmentation System

Integra LifeSciences adds iPASSAGE Retractor for minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery

New multidisciplinary approach to glioblastoma multiforme treatment offers extended survival rates

Humanetics Corporation secures license to provide treatment for ionizing radiation exposure

Gore announces first implantation in IDE clinical study of ACUSEAL Vascular Graft in hemodialysis patients

U-M dentistry agrees to use Interleukin's PST test for gum disease clinical study

PyroTITAN Humeral Resurfacing shoulder implant extends longevity of hemiarthroplasty joint replacement

FDA grants LifeCycle Pharma SPA for LCP-Tacro pivotal Phase 3 study in 'de novo' kidney transplant patients

Pelleve Wrinkle Reduction System launched across U.S.

Study demonstrates efficacy of vertebroplasty in treatment of acute vertebral compression fractures

ASMBS, SRC announce new 5-year agreement for Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence program

Viatronix releases latest version of V3D-Colon software with FDA 510(k) approved colon CAD

Study examines cosmetic impact of surgical procedure for body dysmorphic disorder

First implantation of Zimmer Non-Contact Bridging Periprosthetic Plating System announced

BMI indicates breast cancer risk in women using postmenopausal hormone therapy

Canadian Olympic figure skater's struggle with clear vision

New computerized approach for dental restoration procedures

New optical imaging technique holds potential to improve angioplasty

NKTreg white blood cells migrate into liver, suppress immune responses: Research

VA Pittsburgh selects SmartSponge System to prevent retained surgical sponge incidents

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