May 07, 2009

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Removing Medical Device Preemption Impacts Jobs, Health Care Costs, Patient Access

Eliminating FDA's preemption protection would decrease patients' access to life-enhancing medical devices, increase health care costs and reduce medical device industry employment.

GE will commit $6 billion to enable better health focusing on cost, access and quality.
Watch out refurbishers, there's a new kid on the block. Positron's joint venture has FDA approval for its Attrius cardiac scanner.
DOTmed spoke to a veterinarian and emerging disease expert on the causes of the crisis.
During the last week, virologists have been sequencing and analyzing swine flu cells, and have decided that for the time being, the new strain of flu--called H1N1--is not as virulent as was originally feared.


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Feature film series explores the science and humanity of a devastating form of dementia.
Painting A Greener Picture
The Dubai International Exhibition Centre will host the HBMEC, June 14-16.
Use of ultrasound works better than blind biopsy, research indicates.
Journal of Medical Internet Research evaluates consumers' experiences with personally controlled health records (PCHR).
More than 20 national health and advocacy organizations sent a letter to President Obama urging focus on health disparities gap.
Agency says websites and illegal activities are being targeted for enforcement.

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Sadra Medical Raises $30 Million
Sadra Medical announced it has raised $30 million in new investment capital.
Toumaz Technology Successfully Delivers Technology Platform for Collaborative EU-Funded DIAdvisor Clinical Trial
Timely delivery of technology being used to capture large-scale data in the first phase of DIAdvisor(tm)'s clinical trial.

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Letter From the Editor


Siete de Mayo

The days are blending into each other as the toll mounts from the swine flu. At the same time, the concern is subsiding in Mexico and in the U.S.

DOTmed News has covered the story with exclusive reports about vaccine production challenges, the animal health tie-in, and regular updates. Even if the virus goes underground, we'll keep our eye out for the story.

Meanwhile, read our daily updates on regulatory activity, research, technologies, companies and events related to medical equipment--like today's unexpected launch of a new stand-alone PET scanner.

See you tomorrow.

Barbara Kram, Editor

People & Companies

Del Medical Systems Group Announces Del Medical Leasing Services
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Del Global to partner with Beacon Funding to offer lease options.
Global Medical Imaging (GMI) Announces Q1 2009 Results
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The company is going strong after record first quarter growth.
Surgeon Is First to Remove Kidney, Prostate Through Single, Small Incision
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) surgeon Rabii Madi, M.D. performs double robotic surgery, removing a patient's cancerous kidney and prostate.
Chuck Lauer to Lead CEO Discussion at Fall IDN Summit
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Long-time publisher and healthcare leader will join Healthcare Business Media and IDN Summit as a consultant and speaker.
Virtual Radiologic Corp. Announces First Quarter 2009 Financial Results
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Virtual Radiologic Corp. reports first quarter revenue up 23% to $28.6 million.
MEGADYNE Introduces the MEGA Power™ Electrosurgical Generator
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Easy to set up, intuitive to use, its proprietary technologies deliver reliable, precise performance with the push of a button.
Researchers Find That a Chemical Used in Production of Plastic Devices Weakens Heart
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A professor at Johns Hopkins says that his personal experience propelled his research.
Cardinal and Ohio State to Expand Molecular Imaging Research
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The $10 million collaboration will combine Ohio State's biomedical imaging research capabilities with Cardinal Health's expertise in molecular imaging agents.
NiTi Surgical Solutions Announces Launch of ColonRing(TM)
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NiTi Surgical Solutions, an innovative surgical device company announced the U.S. commercial launch of ColonRing™ - its revolutionary closure technology for colorectal surgery.
AHA Honors Two UT Southwestern Physicians
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Kudos to Dr. Scott Grundy and Dr. Ronald Victor.
New Device to Replace Coumadin for AF Gets Advisory Panel's Nod
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An FDA advisory panel has recommended approval of the "Watchman LAA" device for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), Geisinger Health System officials say.
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