ADVAMED 2011: THE MEDTECH CONFERENCE DAY-TWO FOCUSES ON POLICIES TO PROMOTE LIFE CHANGING INNOVATION AROUND THE WORLD – PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH TO SPEAK
Healthcare
Medtech firms need to adopt new business model according to Ernst and Young
Ernst and Young’s annual “Pulse of the Industry” report suggests that the Medtech industry will need to face up to long term challenges, both economic and regulatory.
BD Launches a New Generation Short Peripheral IV Catheter to Reduce Risk of Blood Exposure to Healthcare Workers
A new generation of safety short peripheral IV catheter (SPIVC) technology designed to keep healthcare workers safe from needlestick injuries and blood exposure is now available from BD Medical.
Transition of Arizant Temperature Management Products To 3M Branding Confirms Integration Is Well On Track
Arizant Healthcare Inc., was acquired by 3M Company in October 2010. This post details the ongoing transition of Arizant patient warming products into 3M’s infection prevention portfolio.
AIRSTRIP TECHNOLOGIES CEO INVITED TO ADVAMED 2011 CONFERENCE
Alan W. Portela to discuss entrance of consumer devices
into medical device ecosystem at top medtech event
What You Need to Know About This Year’s AdvaMed Conference
An Interview with AdvaMed Conference Producer Ray Briscuso in advance of the event (Sept 26-28)
B. Braun Acquires Patent for Enhanced Wireless Communication Between Medical Devices and Hospital Information Management Systems
B. Braun Medical has acquired a Patent for Enhanced Wireless Communication Between Medical Devices and Hospital Information Management Systems, covering technology for enhanced bedside point of care.
Eucomed Guidelines On Interactions with Healthcare Professionals
Excerpt from Eucomed’s Q&A guidance document issued in August 2011.
Driving innovation in European healthcare: Eucomed forum preview.
Eucomed’s Chief Executive John Wilkinson’s message resonates with MedLatest in advance of Eucomed forum.
Have you ever wondered how the Department of Health arrived at a price for a particular orthopaedic procedure?
Measures to improve cost data collection in NHS: A letter to orthopaedic surgeons
Ethicon, Allergan, Covidien Battle for Share of $4.1 Billion Laparoscopic Surgery Market with Gastric Band, Direct Energy, Ultrasonic Advancements
U.S. Obesity Epidemic Fuels Gastric Band Sales Growth to Double-Digit Rates
DJO Global Launches the Empi Active Knee System to Manage Knee Pain
DJO Global today announced the launch of the Empi Active™ Knee TENS System to treat knee pain, a condition which may affect more than 19 million Americans.
‘Huge opportunities’ as Health Bill passed in Commons
The Health and Social Care Bill has been passed for the third and final time in the House of Commons yesterday, after a two-day debate.
German firm poised to buy NHS hospitals
German private hospital company Helios has met with the Department of Health to discuss its potential takeover of up to 20 NHS hospitals.
St. Jude Medical Announces European Regulatory Approval of First Implanted Neurostimulation Device to Treat Chronic Migraine
CE Mark approval for St Jude implanted neurostimulation device expands treatment options for patients suffering from the pain and disability associated with intractable chronic migraine
Does it get better? Surgical outcomes in children with cerebral palsy
Are the lives of children with severe cerebral palsy improved by highly invasive surgeries? A team of researchers at the Children’s Hospital in Boston are trying to find out.