Medical imaging specialist Barco has entered into an agreement to sell its Advanced Visualization activities to Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, Tokyo, Japan via its newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary, Toshiba Medical Visualization Systems Europe, Ltd., Edinburgh, UK (TMVS).
A group of FDA reviewers of devices and diagnostic products protest to congressional committee about being pressured into approval recommendations.
Philips has further expanded its healthcare business in emerging markets by acquiring India-based Meditronics.
A subpoena has been sent to Medtronic Inc., as part of an investigation into unapproved "off-label," uses of Infuse spinal graft. The company is complying appropriately with the DOJ request.
Two Midwest leaders and DOTmed Users team up.
Although some change in memory is normal as adults grow older, there are signs greater than simple lapses in memory that could point to Alzheimer's.
The Rhodes State College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program in Lima, Ohio celebrated its 30 years of providing qualified EMS personnel (Paramedics and Intermediate EMTs) to the region.
Accident occurred near Saginaw, Michigan.
The Alfred E. Mann Foundation announced the donation of two cochlear implants valued at $50,000 from Advanced Bionics Corporation during the recent Alfred Mann Foundation Gala in Los Angeles.
Medtronic earnings drop because of missed estimates and slumping sales.
Singapore Doctors use high-tech implant to add space to narrowed spinal canals.
Eating is part of enjoying the holidays. Here are ways to plan to eat healthy and heartily.
The Galveston biodefense lab was a fortress during Ike.
A study is under way at Rush University Medical Center using a small, soft-patch device made of a Gore-tex-type material -- often used to make durable outerwear -- to close a common hole found in the heart called a patent foramen ovale(PFO) in order to prevent recurrent strokes and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) in adults.
Cooperation aimed at expanding support for advanced imaging analytics services to help healthcare providers improve quality and lower costs.
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The manufacturing company offers high-purity monomer and polymer products that are used in many applications in medical devices.
Just in time for today's Great American Smokeout: Rush University Medical Center's tobacco-free campus will motivate faculty and employees to quit smoking.
Revolutionary treatments for spinal cord injuries, orthopedic diseases and infertility featured at 10th Annual MedTech Investors Conference.
Radiology group will become the first to implement innovative single workflow solution.
In the wake of Hurricane Ike, the Texas health care system has been forced to lay off thousands of employees.
Capsule, the leading provider of medical device connectivity, announced a growing number of leading healthcare providers who have implemented its best of class connectivity solution, DataCaptor.
Leading physicians hosted medical device related infection prevention CME Webcast Tuesday and Wednesday--stays online for one year.
Johnson & Johnson Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals has recalled about 12,000 units of Infants' Mylicon Gas Relief Dye-Free Non-Staining Drops.
The industry's first 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for this process.
Ultrasound repair providers join forces for superior customer care.
Radiation therapy system to be used with Varian linear accelerator.
Addition to executive leadership announced.
ImaSight is temporarily shutting down its Liponex division to conserve capital in the current economic turmoil. ImaSight makes digital x-ray sensors and Liponex is focused on natural products to treat cholesterol.
AHA and AMA applaud plan.
GE Healthcare to showcase new products this week in diagnostic ultrasound, invasive cardiology lines at American Heart Association.
Plans for an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) medical device directive (AMDD) could bring tighter regulation and harmonization to the region's device market.
Medical technology issues top concerns for California non-profit public policy research organization.
Corbett and Daniel A. Pelak join Board of Directors in preparation for launch of MILD(TM), an innovative, minimally invasive spinal treatment procedure.
Stimulation system for R&D of specialty stimulation therapies.
Technical standards issued by National Electrical Manufacturers Association are important for biomedical engineers, equipment purchasers, quality assurance efforts.
The software company is selected to revolutionize the hospital's paper-based clinical documentation process.
Bioheart announces termination of intended deal.
Unique features compatible with Siemens 1.5T scanners.
Suppliers of oxygen are responsible for but will not be paid for maintenance, service and repair of oxygen equipment.
With the help of a $2.8 million NIH grant, researchers in Texas are developing a pulseless total artificial heart (TAH) that imitates how the heart responds to conditions inside the body.
With access to capital becoming increasingly difficult, an online venture financing platform enables manufacturers to locate investors.
Bronchial Valve Humanitarian Device Exemption allows IBV(R) valve systems as minimally invasive treatment alternative for patients with prolonged post-operative air leaks.
Infrascan to launch international sales for infrascanner hand-held brain hematoma detector this fall.
Cardinal Health and Capsule have an agreement promoting connectivity between Cardinal Health ventilators and hospital information systems using Capsule connectivity solutions.
Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway has installed the Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion from Elekta, Stockholm, Sweden.
HP is working with healthcare providers to improve their operational and business processes through the HP Digital Hospital Solution.
Presenting industry leaders to inform on future trends.
Boston Medical Center's Autonomic Nervous System Laboratory purchased new equipment that improves the quality and efficiency of autonomic testing for neurological disorders.
Digirad Corporation announced the appointment of Todd P. Clyde as president and chief executive officer. Clyde replaces Mark Casner, who resigned as president, CEO and director of the company.
