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Fritz Ruck Chosen to Market Tek-Clear Intraocular Lens in Germany

Tekia, Inc., an ophthalmic medical device company, announced today it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement, for Germany, with Fritz Ruck/T-MED of Baesweiler, Germany to market its Tek-Clear Accommodative Intraocular Lens used in the treatment of presbyopia, an eye disorder that affects near vision in middle age and older people worldwide.

21 May 2010

Narrow-Band Imaging Helps to Assess Mucosal Angiogenesis in IBD Patients

Angiogenesis plays a crucial role in neoplastic and non-neoplastic chronic inflammatory disorders, including inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Several reports have shown that blockade of angiogenesis in preclinical models of IBD is a promising new therapeutic approach.

21 May 2010

St. Jude Medical Signs Acquisition Agreement with LightLab Imaging

St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, and LightLab Imaging, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement under which St. Jude Medical will acquire LightLab, a subsidiary of Goodman Co., Ltd. (JASDAQ: 7535) for approximately $90 million in cash.

20 May 2010

New Optics-Based Method for DNA Sequencing

Sequencing DNA could get a lot faster and cheaper – and thus closer to routine use in clinical diagnostics – thanks to a new method developed by a research team based at Boston University.

20 May 2010

New Report Includes Analysis on Fiberoptic Bronchoscopes

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global ENT & Bronchoscopy Devices industry

20 May 2010

FDA Nod for Use of LensAR Laser System in Cataract Surgeries

LensAR reported that it has received FDA’s 510(k) clearance for using its laser system in anterior capsulotomy when performing a cataract surgery.

19 May 2010

Integration of DigitalPersona’s Fingerprint Biometrics into ScriptRx Healthcare System

DigitalPersona, Inc., a global provider of authentication and endpoint protection solutions and ScriptRx, a leading provider of touchscreen Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Discharge Systems for Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care Centers, today announced the integration of U.are.U® fingerprint biometrics from DigitalPersona into the ScriptRx System.

18 May 2010

SBMI Reports Success of Zerona Laser Treatment Device

Santa Barbara Medical Innovations (SBMI) reported that the Zerona body-contouring laser treatment has been done on more than 13,500 patients.

15 May 2010

Garmin-Transitions Cycling Team Compete in Amgen Tour of California Wearing Transitions Lenses

Team Garmin-Transitions, the elite American professional cycling team, is set to compete in the Amgen Tour of California, May 16-23, while wearing the latest, most advanced adaptive lens technology available from Transitions Optical.

15 May 2010

BIOLASE Releases New Animated Episode on Laser Dentistry at CDA 2010

BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTI), the world's leading dental laser company, today announced that it is taking advantage of the large dental audiences at the California Dental Association 2010 CDA Presents Meeting in Anaheim, CA, to formally release a new episode of the animated educational program ToothTales.

14 May 2010