UR Medicine Leads U.S. in Minimally Invasive Surgery for Newest LVAD Heart Pump
UR Medicine cardiac surgeons recently introduced a minimally invasive approach to implanting the newest heart pump available for people with congestive heart failure. This is believed to be the first in the nation, and potentially a game-changer for patients. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - March 13, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news
Medtech ’ s existential crisis and how it can survive
The new EY report even includes an equation to show how medtech and other life science companies will need to deliver value: “Future value (FV) is driven by innovation (I) that focuses on outcomes with a high degree of personalization and is fueledby unlocking the power of data (D.” [Image courtesy of EY]Executives in medtech and other life sciences companies view digital health startups and high tech giants as an existential threat. To compete, they’re going to have to invest in or acquire customer engagement and personalization skills usually associated with online retailers and social networking sites,...
Source: Mass Device - March 13, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Chris Newmarker Tags: Business/Financial News Diabetes Health Information Technology Healthcare Reform News Well Alphabet Amazon Apple EY google Source Type: news
Toddler Thrives after Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery
Treatment TermsPediatric Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryPediatric Neurology
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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Abnormal Head Shape
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Erin Hull
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When an observant pediatrician told April Longmire and Mike Stone of Louisburg, NC that there were some irregularities in their infant ’s skull, they were instantly worried. Today, their toddler is happy and healthy following minimally invasive craniosynostosis surgery performed by Duke pediatric neurosurgeon Carrie Muh, MD.
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ContentYou never want to have anyone say anything is wrong with your child, ” April ex...
Source: dukehealth.org: Duke Health News - March 8, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: efh7 at duke.edu Source Type: news
Determinant factors for chronic kidney disease after partial nephrectomy
(Rapamycin Press) Minimally invasive surgery appears to offer broader therapeutic scope for the renal masses without compromising oncological outcomes in proper hands. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 6, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
AtriCure beats the Street during Q4, analysts predict ‘ growth acceleration ’
AtriCure (Nasdaq: ATRC) — an innovator in treatments for atrial fibrillation and left atrial appendage management — is enjoying a rise in its stock value today after releasing results that beat the Street.
Mason, Ohio–based AtriCure’s stock was up 67 cents per share, or 3.7%, closing at $18.99. The company reported yesterday evening that it revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 was up nearly 12% year-over-year, to $46.1 million. Analyst polled by Yahoo! Finance had predicted $45.4 million in revenue.
Analysts Danielle Antalffy and Rebecca Wang at Leerink suspect Atricure’s U.S. open business is ̶...
Source: Mass Device - February 27, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Chris Newmarker Tags: Business/Financial News Cardiovascular Surgical Wall Street Beat AtriCure Inc. Source Type: news
Less-invasive heart valve replacement tied to better quality of life
(Reuters Health) - People who get minimally-invasive surgery to replace damaged heart valves have an easier time completing daily tasks and a better quality of life after the procedure, a research review suggests. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Imagin Medical enrolls 1st patients in i/Blue Imaging study
Imaging solution developer Imagin Medical said yesterday it recruited the initial subjects in a first-in-human study of its i/Blue Imaging System.
The company is developing the ultrasensitive i/Blue Imaging System which it hopes will “establish a new standard of care” for detecting certain cancers and visualizing the surgical field during minimally invasive surgery, with an initial focus on bladder cancer.
Initial procedures are currently being coordinated with the lead investigator, the Vancouver, Canada-based company said.
“We are excited to see the study underway and are fortunate to be working with ...
Source: Mass Device - January 23, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Clinical Trials Imaging imaginmedical Source Type: news
J & J ’ s DePuy Synthes launches Purevue visualization system
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) subsidiary DePuy Synthes said today it launched the Purevue visualization system imaging platform designed for minimally invasive endoscopic surgery.
The newly launched system combines a light source, image processor and local image management, looking to reduce the equipments footprint in the operating room, DePuy said. The system also includes an autoclavable camera head, touch-screen navigation and customizable settings for minimally invasive surgery applications.
DePuy said the Purevue visualization system completes its capital equipment offering in arthroscopy, which includes its Va...
Source: Mass Device - December 6, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Imaging Surgical depuysynthes johnsonandjohnson Source Type: news
Imagin Medical launches first-in-human trial for i/Blue urological cancer imaging tech
Imaging solution developer Imagin Medical said today it launched the first-in-human study of its i/Blue Imaging System, with recruitment for the trail beginning at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
The company is developing the ultrasensitive i/Blue Imaging System which it hopes will “establish a new standard of care” for detecting certain cancers and visualizing the surgical field during minimally invasive surgery, with an initial focus on bladder cancer.
The newly launched study aims to explore the minimal dwell time needed for the detection of cancerous cells using protoporphyrin IX near infrared f...
Source: Mass Device - December 4, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Clinical Trials Imaging Urology imaginmedical Source Type: news
Rwanda:Belgian Doctors to Train Local Counterparts in Surgery
[New Times] At least seven specialist doctors from Belgium arrived in Rwanda yesterday for a weeklong teaching mission in minimally invasive surgery at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK). (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - November 27, 2017 Category: African Health Source Type: news
The Making of a Surgical Robot
Designing a surgical robot for minimally invasive surgery can be quite daunting, especially with the myriad of advanced technologies that we have access to today. This presentation provides an overview of key findings and considerations for designing a minimally invasive surgical robot and includes a view to the future.
1. Identifying the Need through ethnographic research.
"This is immersing yourself in the environment. The first thing I do is I go into a clinical environment and watch the procedure. I want to be a fly on the wall, I don't want to interrupt the process or make them change the process based on m...
Source: MDDI - November 12, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Amanda Pedersen Tags: MD & M Minneapolis R Source Type: news
New DePuy Synthes Spine Technologies Help Simplify Minimally Invasive Surgery by Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Steps
One-Tool VIPER PRIME ™ Pedicle Screw System and CONCORDE® Clear MIS Discectomy Tool for MIS Spinal Fusion Surgery Launch in the United States (Source: Johnson and Johnson)
Source: Johnson and Johnson - October 28, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
New DePuy Synthes Spine Technologies Help Simplify Minimally Invasive Surgery by Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Steps
One-Tool VIPER PRIME Pedicle Screw System and CONCORDE® Clear MIS Discectomy Tool for MIS Spinal Fusion Surgery Launch in the United States
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 25, 2017 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- DePuy Synthes* today is launching... Devices, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic, Product Launch DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson, VIPER PRIME, pedicle screw inserter (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - October 25, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Open vs Minimally Invasive Surgery for Paraesophageal Hernias Open vs Minimally Invasive Surgery for Paraesophageal Hernias
Dr Lowenfels comments on a study published in JAMA Surgery that compares two types of procedural approaches for treating hernias.Medscape General Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Viewpoint Source Type: news
FDA clears new robotically-assisted surgical device for adult patients
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the Senhance System, a new robotically-assisted surgical device (RASD) that can help facilitate minimally invasive surgery. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - October 13, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news
