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Heart Device Monitor Approved, Simplifies Patient Monitoring

A new remote monitoring device from St. Jude Medical, Incorporated was granted marketing clearance from the Food and Drug Administration. The system supports transmission of data from from wireless heart devices that patients have implanted. The company plans to begin offering the service in a few months. more...

July 17, 2008 Related topics: Product Approval & Certification, Monitoring, Diagnostic, Cardiology

Masimo PVI Tool Validated

A study published in last month's issue of the British Journal of Anaesthesia indicates that that the new PVI measurement proposed by Masimo can predict the fluid responsiveness of patients undergoing surgery. The researchers note that this system has clinical applications for anaesthesiologists. more...

July 11, 2008 Related topics: New Technology & Innovation, Monitoring, Quality, Safety, Errors, Surgery, Anesthesiology

GE Presses the FCC for Telemetry Protections

General Electric is petitioning the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to protect the channels that are used by telemetry...

Benefits of Home Monitoring Noted for Heart Failure Patients

The Center for Connected Health, a division of Partners HealthCare, completed a study to assess the value of...

Studies Validate Use of D-Dimer

Two new research studies may encourage broader utilization of the D-dimer test to evaluate patients with indicators suggestive...

New Glucose Management System from J&J Approved

The new OneTouch Ping, designed and manufactured by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Animas, was approved by the Food...

New Ventilator from Drager Cleared for Market

Drager Medical recently launched a new ventilator, the Carina, designed for sub-acute settings. The system received marketing...

DPS System for Breathing Support Approved by Feds

The NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System (DPS) supports breathing for patients who are ventilator-dependent and is manufactured by Synapse...

AHA Endorses At Home Monitoring

A recent statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) endorses utilization of home monitoring for patients with high...

Remote Monitor Incorporates Mobile Phone Technology

A new telehealth system to support at home monitoring of patients with chronic health conditions was launched by...

Wireless Pulse Oximeter Launched by Nonin

Nonin Medical, Incorporated announced the launch of their new, wireless fingertip pulse oximeter, the Onyx II Model 9560....

Noninvasive Hgb Tool from Masimo Market Ready

Another technology for noninvasive measurement of hemoglobin designed and manufactured by Masimo received marketing clearance from the Food...

Tenn Signs Deal with GE

The University of Tennessee Medical Center has opted to implement the Centricity Perioperative Software Solution from GE Healthcare...

Chinese-Based Monitoring Company Acquired by Philips

An agreement between Shenzhen Goldway Industrial, Incorporated and Royal Philips Electronics was completed whereby Philips will acquire the...

Masimo Launches Tool for Noninvasive Total Hemoglobin

Masimo announced the launch of a new tool that allows for continuous monitoring of total hemoglobin (SpHb) and...

Cerebral Oxygen Monitoring Device Approved

A new device designed and manufactured by OrNim Medical, Limited supports measurement of oxygen levels in the brain....

Wireless Telemetry Monitoring System Launched

A new wireless system for patient telemetry monitoring, the Envoy PDM, was released by DRE, Incorporated. The new...

Enovate IT Unveils New Smart Medication Cart

A new mobile medication cart was unveiled by EnovateIT in mid-February, described on the company’s web site in...

Reliant Cardiac Monitoring System Approved

The Food and Drug Administration granted marketing clearance to Cheetah Medical, Incorporated for the company’s new cardiac monitoring...

Chronically Patients Monitored with Interactive Voice Response System

News reported in Digital Healthcare & Productivity notes that an alternative approach to monitor patients with chronic illnesses...

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