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Researcher Progressing on Optical Biopsy for Breast Cancer

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Most biopsies following mammograms reveal benign abnormalities, not cancer.
But women may not have to endure the medical costs, stress and potential complications that accompany such invasive biopsies forever. A University of Florida biomedical engineering researcher is making progress on an "optical biopsy" that has the potential to determine whether growths are cancerous without ever puncturing the skin.

6 Nov 2009

Avo Photonics Completes Development Contract for OCT Forward Imaging Catheter

Nearly 4 million people nationwide suffer from cardiac arrhythmias each year, according to the 2006 U.S. Cardiac Rhythm Management Market report by Frost and Sullivan

5 Nov 2009

New Laser Therapy Helps Remove Cataracts Accurately and Efficiently

A new laser therapy that can potentially remove cataracts from people's eyes more efficiently and with greater precision was presented on October 24, 2009 at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting. The technology, currently undergoing clinical trials outside the USA, was developed by LenSar, a start-up company which is in a head-to-head competition with two other players to be the first to commercialize the technology. LenSar plans to start treating patients if the FDA will consider the results of the remaining trials to be both safe and effective.

5 Nov 2009

New Optical Tool to Help Surgeons Diagnose Cancer Tissue in Brain

As a Johns Hopkins electrical engineer, Jin U. Kang has spent years tinkering with lasers and optical fiber, studying what happens when light strikes matter

5 Nov 2009

Research Report on Technologies and Markets for Optical Coatings

Optical Coatings: Technologies and Global Markets Covers the global optical coatings market, focusing on optical coatings used in telecommunications, transportation, defense, photography, electronics and medical markets

4 Nov 2009

Singapore IBN and NUH Open IBN iCare and NUH Eye Centre @ Biopolis

Marking a significant bench to bedside research milestone in Singapore, the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN), the world's first bioengineering and nanotechnology research institute, and the National University Hospital (NUH) launched the IBN iCare and the NUH Eye Centre @ Biopolis at an official opening ceremony officiated by the Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Education, S. Iswaran, at the Biopolis on Nov. 3, 2009.

4 Nov 2009

HF Scientific Launches AdvantEDGE Series of Optical Dissolved Oxygen RDO Measurement Electrodes

The AdvantEDGE sensor uses the latest technology to measure dissolved oxygen (DO) in demanding environments. The AdvantEDGE series™ Optical Dissolved Oxygen RDO sensor offers several advantages for monitoring DO in process applications:

3 Nov 2009

American Laser Centers Provides Complementary Treatment to Simple Aesthetics Clients in Florida

American Laser Centers (http://AmericanLaserCenters.com), the leading provider of aesthetic services in the U.S., today invited Florida clients of the now-closed Simple Aesthetics organization to visit American Laser Centers locations for a complementary treatment.

3 Nov 2009

AMD LASERS Announces Picasso Dental Lasers Sales Have More Than Tripled Expectations

AMD LASERS, with global headquarters in Indianapolis, IN, today announced that projected sales of the Picasso soft tissue dental lasers have more than tripled expectations in the first year. The March FDA market clearance of Picasso signaled the beginning in a series of dental laser products to be developed and launched over the next few years by the locally owned and operated company.

3 Nov 2009