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Studies Confirming Efficacy of PillCam SB for Detecting Small Bowel Diseases Presented at UEG Week

Given Imaging Ltd, a world leader in gastrointestinal medical devices and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today announced results from four studies confirming PillCam SB as the gold standard for detecting diseases of the small bowel.

16 Oct 2013

ST Laserstrike Eyewear Launched By Brinell Vision And Sierra Tango LLC

Sierra Tango LLC has joined together with Brinell Vision Limited to launch ST Laserstrike eyewear.

From Brinell Vision Ltd. 15 Oct 2013

C-RAD Improves Image Quality of GEMini Detector System

The C-RAD GEMini detector system has been especially designed for VMAT treatments in advanced radiation therapy. The detector will be used both as an imaging and dosimetry device.

15 Oct 2013

Optical Metabolic Imaging Accurately Differentiates Between Breast Cancer Subtypes

An optical imaging technique that measures metabolic activity in cancer cells can accurately differentiate breast cancer subtypes, and it can detect responses to treatment as early as two days after therapy administration, according to a study published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

15 Oct 2013

Olive Medical Announces First Public Demonstration of SkopEon HD Visualization Platform

Olive Medical announces the first public demonstration of the SkopEon Single-Use HD Rigid Camera Scope chip on the tip technology at American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2013 Technical Exhibits October 7-9 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

5 Oct 2013

Proton Radiotherapy More Cost-Effective Than Photon Therapy for Treating Medulloblastomas

Proton therapy, an external beam radiotherapy in which protons deliver precise radiation doses to a tumor and spare healthy organs and tissues, is cost-effective in treating medulloblastomas, fast-growing brain tumors that mainly affect children, when compared to standard photon radiation therapy, according to research presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO’s) 55th Annual Meeting.

1 Oct 2013

Endoscopic Controversies in Gastrointestinal Disease Symposium Features SpectraScience WavSTAT Optical Biopsy System

SpectraScience, Inc., a San Diego-based medical device company, announced that its WavSTAT Optical Biopsy System was featured at the annual symposium on Endoscopic Controversies in Gastrointestinal Disease sponsored by the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE). This year's conference was held at Copenhagen University Hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark on the 19th and 20th of September.

24 Sep 2013

Japan PMDA Approves Given Imaging’s PillCam SB 3 System

Given Imaging Ltd, a world leader in gastrointestinal medical devices and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today announced that Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) has granted approval for the PillCam SB 3 system.

23 Sep 2013

New Strategic Partnership to Provide One-Stop Source of Innovative Aesthetic Laser Devices

LSO Medical SAS, a leading French laser manufacturer for aesthetic and surgical applications, and GME German Medical Engineering GmbH, a German company developing and marketing laser applications, announced today the formation of a strategic partnership.

18 Sep 2013

WCUI’s Psoria Light Receives Full Patent Status from US Patent and Trademark Office

Wellness Center USA, Inc. (WCUI), a Schaumburg, IL -alternative healthcare, medical device solutions and online nutraceutical sales company, today announced that wholly-owned subsidiary Psoria-Shield's flagship product Psoria-Light(R) has been granted full patent status from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for one of several patent applications, 8,481,982.

12 Sep 2013

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