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CT Scans Alter ER Decision-Making About Appendicitis

Data collected from CT scanning of the abdomen and pelvis can alter decision-making by clinicians regarding those patients who are suspected of having appendicitis. A research study evaluating such was recently published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. more...

October 8, 2008 Related topics: Diagnostic, Surgery, Emergency

Catheter for Subcutaneous Implantation Cleared

InterradMedical, Incorporated received marketing clearance from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the organization's SecureAcath PICC. The new device is a catheter that incorporates a subcutaneous securing system. more...

October 7, 2008 Related topics: Product Approval & Certification, Surgery

3T MRI Improves Diagnosis of Focal Epilepsy

Recent data published in the American Journal of Roentgenology indicates the utility of 3T MRI to diagnose patients...

Essentris Wins Contract with Tenet

The Essentris Perinatal system of CliniComp Internationl will be deployed at a number of Tenet hospitals (pdf) in...

Hep B Viral Load Test Cleared

Roche Medical Diagnostics announced FDA approval of a new diagnostic assay (pdf) that quantifies the viral road of...

One Hour Tests from Cepheid Approved

Cepheid Incorporated received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for new rapid diagnostic tests, the Xpert MRSA/SA...

Bacterial Detection Test from Verax Cleared for Market

In addition to the recent FDA approval, Verax Biomedical, Incorporated received the CE mark for its Platelet PGD...

Radiologists Note Lacking of Key Information

A study published in the Journal of Digital Imaging notes that radiologists frequently lack access to clinical information...

Medtronic to Acquire CryoCath

Quebec-based CryoCath announced completion of a merger agreement with Medtronic whereby the Canadian company will be purchased. A...

Anastomosis System for Cardiac Bypass Introduced After Clearance

The PAS-Port Proximal Anastomosis System from Cardica received marketing clearance from the Food and Drug Administration. The system...

New Annuloplasty Devices from MiCardia Approved

The Dynaplasty Annuloplasty Band DR and Annuloplasty Ring DR, both manufactured by MiCardia Corporation, were approved for marketing...

Colonoscopy Interpretation Improved with Color Coding

Color-coding stool with a moderate cathartic preparation can improve assessment of primary 3D CT colongraphy. An additional benefit...

Durability of Endologix AAA System Published

Data describing the long-term outcomes and durability of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair completed with the Powerlink System...

Agendia Test Pinpoints Ideal Therapy

TargetPrint, a test for breast cancer specimens, was recently launched by Agendia. This new diagnostic test was designed...

Alert System for Defibrillators Introduced by Medtronic

Medtronic introduced a new device safeguard product, Lead Integrity Alert (LIA) software. The solution received approval from the...

Hospitalization Rates for Osteoarthritis Increase

According to data recently published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the number of hospitalizations...

Data Evaluating MRI-Safe Pacemaker Published

Medtronic released data evaluating their new pacemaker that is purported to be safe with MRI scanners, the EnRhythm...

Mitral Valve for Common Diseases Introduced

Edwards Lifesciences announced approval from the Food and Drug Administration for the company’s new Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna mitral...

Philips Incorporates New Angiography Functionality

At the recent meeting of the European Society of Cardiology in Munich, Philips introduced their XperSwing dual-axis rotational...

Repeat Ultrasound Identifies Patients High-Risk for Cardiac Events

Data recently published in the journal Radiology indicates that repeat examination with ultrasound may be able to identify...

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