2008 April - HospitalBuyer

CSF Drain Introduced

The new LimiTorr Volume Limiting CSF Drainage System was introduced by Integra Life Sciences. The product supports draining of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and was detailed in a press release issued by the company. more...

April 30, 2008 Related topics: Product Launches, New Technology & Innovation, Psychiatry & Neurology

OCD and Depression Respond to Treatment with Brain Pacemaker

Data collected thus far from two different studies indicates the benefits of using a brain pacemaker for patients with either obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or depression. Both of the trials were led by a team based at the Cleveland Clinic. News of the study findings were printed by Reuters. The data described herein was presented at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. more...

April 30, 2008 Related topics: Medical Devices & Products, Psychiatry & Neurology

New Latex Glove Approved by FDA

A new latex glove, the Yulex Patient Examination Glove, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This...

Diagnostic Test for Influenza A+B Cleared

A new rapid test to assess patients for the presence of Influenza A and B, the Flu A+B...

C. diff Rates Rising, AHRQ Reports

The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (H-CUP), an entity of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, just...

Legislation Passed to Prevent Genetic Discrimination

The United States Senate passed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act in a unanimous vote. The legislation has, thus,...

COO of Medtronic Resigns

Michael DeMane, Chief Operating Office (COO) of Medtronic announced his resignation this week, this is effective immediately. The...

Bone Graft Extender and Void Filler Approved for Marketing

The new Plexur P Biocomposite from Osteotech, Incorporated received marketing clearance for additional indications from the Food and...

Soft Tissue Fastener Cleared for Marketing

A new internal, soft tissue fastening solution manufactured (pdf) by Endogun Medical Systems, Limited was cleared for marketing...

Benefits of CT for Abdominal Pain in the ER

Much discussion about the use of CT scanning and the associated radiation exposure has been occurring across the...

eICU Collaborative Initiated in Maryland

Grant funds will be leveraged to support a collaborative effort by six community-based hospitals in Maryland to develop...

CMS Contract Awarded to Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Corporation received a task order to provide services for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services...

Leapfrog Updates Data Collection Tools

The Leapfrog Group announced that the tools utilized for data collection will be updated for their annual survey...

Toshiba Signs Contract with Premier

Premier Purchasing Partners signed an agreement with Toshiba America Medical Systems for the company’s MRI products, as well...

CA RHIO Supported by CalPERS

The California Regional Health Information Organization received an endorsement from the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). The...