A newly published global multicenter study demonstrates the effectiveness of the Broncus Medical, Inc. Archimedes Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation (VBN) System … continue reading “Archimedes Effective in Guiding Sampling of Cancerous Peripheral Lung Lesions”
Thoracic/Respiratory
Pioneering Robotic Thoracic Surgery (RATS) Broadcast Live from Arab Health 2022
Arab Health 2022 will see world renowned surgeons demonstrating a Right RATS (Robotic Assisted Thoracic Surgery) Lower Lobectomy and Lymph … continue reading “Pioneering Robotic Thoracic Surgery (RATS) Broadcast Live from Arab Health 2022”
Armstrong Medical to Launch AquaVENT® VT Heated Ventilator Circuits at MEDICA 2021
As the world battles a global respiratory disease, Armstrong Medical will be launching its new AquaVENT® VT heated ventilator breathing circuits … continue reading “Armstrong Medical to Launch AquaVENT® VT Heated Ventilator Circuits at MEDICA 2021”
Positives for Broncus BTVA System
Broncus Medical, Inc., talks of the publication of results from the VAPORIZE study in the current issue of Respiration. The paper’s authors conclude that, … continue reading “Positives for Broncus BTVA System”
Air Disinfection Protects Dental Practices Against COVID-19
Eschmann Technologies has launched a revolutionary air disinfection system, developed by Novaerus to help protect dentists against the spread of airborne … continue reading “Air Disinfection Protects Dental Practices Against COVID-19”
FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Ortho’s COVID-19 Total Antibody Test
The U.S. FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization to Ortho Clinical Diagnostics’ total antibody assay for COVID-19 – the VITROS® … continue reading “FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Ortho’s COVID-19 Total Antibody Test”
Flu Respirator or Surgical Face Mask?
Unlike simple face masks or surgical masks, respiratory masks protect against aqueous and oily aerosols, smoke and fine dust. Clinova … continue reading “Flu Respirator or Surgical Face Mask?”
Blue Shield of CA and Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Plan to Include Itamar WatchPAT™ in Their Policies
Non-invasive diagnostic sleep apnea device expert Itamar Medical Ltd. has announced that Blue Shield of California (BSC) and the Blue … continue reading “Blue Shield of CA and Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Plan to Include Itamar WatchPAT™ in Their Policies”
COPD: FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for CSA Medical RejuvenAir® System
The RejuvenAir® System has been designated as a Breakthrough Device by the U.S. FDA. The company has also received unconditional IDE approval to initiate a pivotal clinical study.
Capnography Unearths High Level of Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression in General Care Hospital Patients
Medtronic says Microstream™ Capnography study shows a greater than 40% incidence of opioid induced respiratory compromise
Positive Results for RejuvenAir® Metered Cryospray™ in COPD Patients with Chronic Bronchitis
RejuvenAir® feasibility study demonstrate strong safety profile and clinically meaningful improvement on Quality of Life measures at 6-month follow-up in Chronic Bronchitis patients.
Ethicon Looks to Innovation in Quest to Reduce Thoracic Surgery Complications
Studies presented at the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons meeting examine the impact of innovation on both patient outcomes and hospital costs
New WatchPAT™ Sleep Apnea Scoring Guidelines Unveiled at SLEEP 2018
Evidence-based guidelines based on a large-scale sleep apnea study demonstrate WatchPAT’s efficiency and accuracy
New Study Shows High Diagnostic Sensitivity for Archimedes Virtual Bronchoscopy Navigation System
System safe, accurate and effective in bronchoscopically navigating and accessing tumors anywhere in the lung
Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve Pivotal Study Meets EndPoints in Severe Emphysema Patients
All primary and secondary endpoints met across multiple measures of breathing and quality of life, one year after treatment
Powered Stapler Yields Fewer Bleeding Complications in Lung Cancer Surgery
Real-world assessment favours powered staplers over manual, with halved rate of hemostasis complications