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Apollo Endosurgery Launches Minimally Invasive OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing Tool

Gastroenterologists from the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona have successfully carried out the full-thickness resection of a colonic polyp without using laparoscopic tools.

30 Aug 2011

The Heart Hospital, London Uses HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System from CardioFocus

Medical device manufacturer, CardioFocus has announced that the HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System (EAS) developed to treat atrial fibrillation has been introduced in The Heart Hospital, London.

24 Aug 2011

Texas Instruments Introduces DAC8562 for Portable Medical Devices

Texas Instruments (TI) has launched the DAC8562 family of dual 12-, 14- and 16- bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs). The DACs can be used in portable medical devices, laser modules, and wireless base stations.

24 Aug 2011

Researchers Develop Innovative Imaging Probe that Reveals Dangerous Heart-Valve Disease

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have created an innovative imaging probe that will be capable of identifying dangerous heart-valve infection precisely.

23 Aug 2011

CNY Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Acquires JOULE Aesthetic Laser

CNY Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in tie-up with Sciton, Inc. has acquired the advanced JOULE Aesthetic Laser, which incorporates the OptiPlex technology, thereby introducing treatments using state-of-the-art laser technology to Syracuse area in NY.

23 Aug 2011

Leica and Visiopharm Create Integrated Digital Pathology Solution

Leica Microsystems, world-leading providers of Total Digital Pathology solutions, and Visiopharm the leading provider of Histoinformatics Solutions for Life-Sciences, today announce the completed integration of Leica’s SlidePath Digital Image Hub with Visiopharm’s Whole-Slide InformaticsTM solutions for Digital Pathology.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 21 Aug 2011

Near-IR Laser Imaging Determines Malignancy Risk Level in Pancreatic Tissues

Researchers headed by Nicusor Iftimia of Physical Sciences, Inc. have found that optical coherence tomography (OCT) is well suited to differentiate between pancreatic cysts with low and high malignancy risk.

19 Aug 2011

Psoria Shield Launches Psoria-Light for Skin Problems

Psoria-Shield, a manufacturer based in Tampa, has unveiled its new innovative device, the Psoria-Light. This device is a deep UV LED phototheraphy device, which is used in the treatment of vitiligo, psoriasis, and eczema along with other skin disorders.

16 Aug 2011

Comprehensive Report on Global Endoscopy Equipment Market

According to a market research report titled ‘Endoscopy Devices: Applications and Global Markets’ offered by companiesandmarkets.com, the worldwide market for endoscopy devices would surpass $33.7 billion in 2016 as it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%.

12 Aug 2011

Merge Healthcare Acquires Ophthalmic Imaging Systems for Interoperability Systems

Merger Healthcare, a manufacturer of interoperability solutions and enterprise imaging announced that it has completed acquisition of Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (OIS).

9 Aug 2011

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