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Hospital Performs Total Abdominal Colectomies Through Single-Incision Laparoscopy

Building upon the momentum and success of its rapidly growing single-incision laparoscopic surgery program, Saint Louis University Hospital recently performed one of the first total abdominal colectomies, including reconstruction of the intestinal tract by reconnection of the remaining small intestine to the rectum, via single-incision laparoscopy. This procedure is a critical advancement in minimally-invasive surgery.

2 Dec 2009

Organovo Receives First 3D Bio-Printer from Invetech

Invetech, an innovator in new product development and custom automation for the biomedical, industrial and consumer markets, today announced that it has delivered the world's first production model 3D bio-printer to Organovo, developers of the proprietary NovoGen bioprinting technology. Organovo will supply the units to research institutions investigating human tissue repair and organ replacement.

2 Dec 2009

Analysis and Outlook on Europe Ophthalmic Devices Market

This report is an essential source for in-depth information and data relating to Europe ophthalmic devices market. It also offers detailed and comprehensive coverage of market revenue, volume, distribution and company share information; and the latest news, financial deals and pipeline products information of each of the key sub-segments of the ophthalmic devices market in Europe.

2 Dec 2009

Siemens Healthcare to Debut Interventional Oncology Imaging Products at RSNA Meeting, Chicago

At the 95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from November 29 to December 3 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Siemens Healthcare will introduce its comprehensive portfolio for imaging in interventional oncology at booth #825, East Building/Lakeside Center, Hall D. Using these minimally invasive procedures for cancer therapy, the interventional radiologist navigates catheters or needles in the millimeter range.

30 Nov 2009

Market Intelligence Report Released on Medical Facility Lighting Systems

Technological advancements in lighting system have been playing a crucial role in improving ever-growing human activities in all spheres, including the critical medical domain. Additionally, transformation in the health care market impacts demand for lighting systems. Lighting Systems have become bare necessity in performing simple to critical medical activities and to significantly enhance clinical outcomes.

27 Nov 2009

Glassesshop.com Launches 300 Newest Frames Section Online

As of yesterday, Glassesshop.com (GS) had issued 300 of the newest glasses frames online

27 Nov 2009

Imaging Diagnostic Systems Announces Order for CTLM System in Malaysia and Indonesia

In Addition, Receives Purchase Order for Indonesia

26 Nov 2009

Researchers Provide Early Diagnosis of Ocular Diseases Using Optical Instruments

Researchers from the University of Granada have provided an early diagnosis of certain ocular diseases that are very common today, such as age-related macular degeneration and keratitis, by applying an existing optical technique

26 Nov 2009

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium to be Held at Waldorf Astoria

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: The Next Generation Symposium will be held from December 4-6 at the Waldorf Astoria, announces Z. Paul Lorenc, MD, FACS, New York aesthetic plastic surgeon and Chairman of the APSSNY.

25 Nov 2009

PinPointe Announces Presentation of Study Results Using its FootLaser to Treat Toenail Fungus

PinPointe USA, Inc., a privately held emerging medical technology company which introduced the breakthrough PinPointe FootLaser treatment for toenail fungus in Europe, today announced that Dr. Brian McDowell presented the results of his pilot clinical study “Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus” (Harris, McDowell and Strisower, Proc. SPIE 7161A, 2009) at the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Annual Conference 2009 at Harrogate International Centre on November 19. Dr. McDowell, lead author of the study, presented the results at the poster session of the conference, which is the largest event in the UK focusing solely on podiatry.

25 Nov 2009