December 21, 2007 - BG Medicine, on behalf of the HRP Initiative, today announced the launch of the BioImage Study ...
Merit Medical Systems Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology and radiology procedures, offers its 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its new Sea Dragon torque device. The Sea Dragon torque device is used specifically with hydrophilic guidewires.
December 21, 2007 - Cardiac monitoring, defibrillation and rehabilitative products maker Cardiac Science Corp. said today it completed the connectivity of its HeartCentrix ECG informatics software with Greenway Medical Technology’s PrimeSuite electronic medical record (EMR) solution.
Providing exceptional cardiovascular care for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes is the number one goal for ...
The LifeScience PLUS Inc. BloodSTOP product is a high-tech bandage that interacts with platelets to form a clear gel ...
December 21, 2007 - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc. this week submitted a 510(k) application to the FDA for its new anti ...
The MedAir AB OxyCheck fingertip pulse oximeter is a medical monitoring device that reportedly performs fast and accurate measurement of oxygen saturation and pulse rate.
Cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) is growing in popularity among cardiologists because it provides the ability ...
Nonin Medical Inc. recently announced the worldwide introduction of Model 7500, a portable table-top oximeter. It ...
The Instrument Systems Division of Konica Minolta Sensing, which markets the Pulsox series of pulse oximeters, has published an informative guide called How to Read SpO2, explaining how to correctly read pulse oximeters.
December 19, 2007 - Abiomed Inc. today announced that it has received approval from the FDA for U.S. commercial distribution of the Company's combination iPulse Circulatory Support System, enabling Abiomed to enter the $200 million intra-aortic balloon market.
When performing radiofrequency (RF) ablation to treat cardiac arrhythmia, medical professionals must balance the safety ...
December 19, 2007 - Volcano Corp., provider of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and functional measurement (FM) products ...

When diagnosing trauma patients, speed and accuracy is essential. As a result, there is a movement away from traditional film to digital X-ray to make images immediately available to doctors anywhere in the hospital, or even on computers outside the hospital
December 19, 2007 - Novadaq Technologies is the recipient of the Frost & Sullivan North American Medical Imaging Product ...
Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemodynamics is an integrated hemodynamic monitoring system for monitoring vital signs and ...
December 19, 2007 - Toshiba Medical Systems Europe recently announced the company’s newest product, the Artida ...

Common sense is probably the biggest factor to use as a guide when looking to buy new medical technology and equipment. However, sometimes emotions, territorial department heads, old-school resistance to change and personal preferences influence or override the decision-making process in any profession.
December 19, 2007 - The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) announced yesterday a ...