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Leica Microsystems Acquire Microscopy and Histopathology Business

Leica Microsystems, a world leading provider of microscopy systems and total histology solutions, today announced that it has acquired the microscopy and histopathology business of Labindia Instruments Pvt. Ltd., a leading solutions and service provider in India.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 14 Nov 2011

FDA-Approved Telescope Implant Procedure Performed on Patient with End-Stage AMD

VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies reported that the first patient with end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been treated with the Implantable Miniature Telescope procedure introduced by Dr. Isaac Lipshitz and approved by FDA, to improve vision.

14 Nov 2011

Oxford Instruments Acquire MRI and CT Imaging Company

Oxford Instruments plc (“Oxford Instruments”), a leading provider of high technology tools and systems for industry and research, announces the acquisition of Platinum Medical Imaging LLC (“Platinum”).

From Oxford Instruments 6 Nov 2011

Leica Now Offers the Largest Capture Area of Any Line Scanner in Digital Pathology

The largest capture area of any line scanner in digital pathology is now possible with the Leica SCN400 and SCN400 F. The latest release in Leica’s Total Digital Pathology portfolio enables the digitization of very large specimens, not possible with any other line scanning digital pathology system.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 2 Nov 2011

Electron Microscopy Technique Enables Observing Proteins in Whole, Intact Cells

Scientists at Vanderbilt University have developed a potential new technique using electron microscopy to view proteins on the move in undamaged, whole cells. Observing proteins will help learn more about cell function and dysfunction.

2 Nov 2011

Three-Dimensional X-Ray System Integrated into Medical Procedures

During and after operating procedures, surgeons use three-dimensional X-rays for performing checks. The three-dimensional images enable them to avoid the risk of complications, follow-up surgeries and also allow them to verify the position of fracture fragments and implants.

From Fraunhofer USA, Inc. 31 Oct 2011

Olympus BX3 Microscope Gets True Colour LED Technology for Histology and Cytology

Olympus provides its versatile, powerful BX3 clinical microscope systems for analysis and disease diagnosis in pathology and cytology. The systems take advantage of Olympus’s new true colour LED illumination technology and built in Light Intensity Manager (LIM).

27 Oct 2011

Nathaniel Introduces Innovative Light Technology for Medical and Industrial Illumination

Nathaniel Group, a provider of specialty optical equipment, has added the Hyperion 300 Optical Fiber Illuminator to its portfolio of products for optimizing light for industrial, medical and scientific applications.

27 Oct 2011

PhotoMedex Offers Co-Pay Program for Laser Treatment of Psoriasis in Children

The medical devices manufacturer, PhotoMedex has proposed a co-pay reimbursement program targeted at children to provide them with better access to XTRAC psoriasis treatment. The offer will coincide with the World Psoriasis Day, to be observed on 29th October.

From PhotoMedex 27 Oct 2011

New Leica Surgical Microscope Improves Surgeons View During Cataract Surgery

The new Leica M822 surgical microscope, with enhanced Red Reflex, combines Leica Microsystems’ world class optics with an innovative dual illumination system that dramatically improves the surgeon’s view when performing cataract surgery.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 23 Oct 2011