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RF’s Endoscopy Device Receives 2010 Frost + Sullivan Award

Frost & Sullivan, business research and consulting company, has awarded the ‘2010 European Medical Technologies Product Leadership of the Year Award’ to RF for developing a novel capsule endoscope, the Sayaka.

10 Aug 2010

Laser Treatment Offers a Permanent Hair Removal Solution

Cosmetic surgery specialist, The Harley Medical Group, reports that the demand for Laser Hair Removal, a non-surgical procedure, has increased to 23% this summer. The procedure is more popular among men and women in their late 20s to 40s.

9 Aug 2010

TeleHealth Services and Samsung Launch New LCD TVs for Hospitals

Samsung Electronics America and TeleHealth Services have introduced two new LCD televisions designed exclusively for the healthcare market.

4 Aug 2010

New Laser-Assisted Procedure for Treating Gum Diseases

Periodontists in West Tennessee are using a new laser technology to treat gum diseases. Todd Welch, a Periodentist, has been performing LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) for over six weeks.

4 Aug 2010

New Disposable Endoscopic Trocar from Patton Surgical

Medical device manufacturer, Patton Surgical Corporation, has launched a new, advanced laparoscopic access instrument called the Robotic 8.5 mm Endoscope PassPort.

31 Jul 2010

U.S. Patent for IRIDEX’ Adjustable Laser Probe

Manufacturer of laser-based medical systems, IRIDEX, announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent for its ‘Adjustable Laser Probe For Use In Vitreoretinal Surgery’.

30 Jul 2010

Bodkin Design Develops Spectral Reflectance Imaging Biosensor

Bodkin Design & Engineering, in collaboration with Zoίray Technologies and Boston University, has developed a commercial biosensor instrument from its research.

30 Jul 2010

New Laser Body Sculpting System Promotes Faster Healing and Tighter Skin

A number of doctors across the U.S. are using a new laser lipolysis device called the Smartlipo TRIPLEX LaserBodySculpting system.

30 Jul 2010

New Laser Eye Surgery Programme Delivers Significant Results

The Ambassador Referral programme is a new initiative launched by Optical Express. The programme is open to Optical Express’ intraocular lens and laser eye-surgery patients.

28 Jul 2010

Researchers Devise New Method to Treat Cancer Using Lasers and Nanoparticles

Researchers from the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have found a way to treat cancer. The new method uses lasers to brighten tiny nanoparticles and destroy tumors.

28 Jul 2010