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Global Medical Laser Systems Market Forecast to Grow at 13% CAGR from 2015-2019

Technavio has published a new report on the global medical laser systems market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13% from 2015-2019.

18 May 2015

University of Pittsburgh Chemist Creates Light Tool for Gene Editing

Scientists have been manipulating genes for a while. The University of Pittsburgh's Alexander Deiters just found a way to control the process with higher precision.

11 May 2015

Innovative Compact Light Source Generates X-rays Suitable for Advanced Tomography

A new study shows that the recently developed Compact Light Source (CLS) – a commercial X-ray source with roots in research and development efforts at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory – enables computer tomography scans that reveal more detail than routine scans performed at hospitals today.

7 May 2015

Tapered Optical Fibers Deliver Highly Confined Spots of Light to Study Retinal Cell Activity

"Imagine a tiny spotlight like those used in theatres but with a light ray measuring only a few nanometres, which shines light on a given spot but leaves everything else in the dark," explains Monica Mazzolini, SISSA research scientist, "That's how the optic fibres we used in our experiment work".

7 May 2015

New Laser Process Enables Optical Fibers to be Inserted into Even Smaller Veins

Modern medicine relies on optical fibers to cauterize unhealthy veins in a minimally invasive way. Now, Fraunhofer researchers have developed a laser processing method that facilitates automated series manufacture of these fibers at a much finer quality than ever before.

7 May 2015

YOLO’s LIPOFINA Body Contouring Laser System Receives FDA Market Clearance

YOLO Medical Inc., an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of medical and aesthetic devices, proudly announces that they have received FDA market clearance for YOLO's new generation body contouring laser system; LIPOFINA.

5 May 2015

Monteris Medical Introduces Two Reduced Diameter Mini-Probes for NeuroBlate System

Monteris Medical today announced the launch of two new reduced diameter mini-probes for its NeuroBlate® System, a minimally invasive robotic laser thermotherapy tool. The new probes will be highlighted during the 83rd American Academy of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting, taking place from May 2-6 in Washington, D.C. In addition, Monteris Medical announced new clinical data supporting the use of NeuroBlate in neurological surgery procedures will be presented during the conference.

4 May 2015

DEKA’s Synchro REPLA:Y Family of Laser Systems Receives Additional FDA Clearance

DEKA M.E.L.A., a leading developer and distributor of a wide range of light-based aesthetic systems, announced that it has received additional FDA clearance for its Synchro REPLA:Y® family of Laser Systems, allowing for unprecedented Maximum Power of 180W and a 24 mm spot size, the largest available in the industry.

22 Apr 2015

Syneron Medical Announces FDA Clearance for PicoWay Picosecond Laser to Treat Pigmented Lesions

Syneron Medical Ltd., a global market leader in the aesthetic medical device marketplace, announced today that the PicoWay® picosecond laser received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the treatment of pigmented lesions.

22 Apr 2015

Dual-Energy CT Imaging Enables Better Lesion Detection

Dual-energy CT (DECT) has several potential applications in the detection, characterization, staging, and follow-up of pancreatic cancer patients, according to a new study conducted at Johns Hopkins University.

21 Apr 2015