August 19, 2008 - DrÀger Medical Inc. today said its Fabius MRI anesthesia machine received FDA clearance, and is designed specifically to meet the requirements for the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environment.

August 19, 2008 – Barco has released a new version of its Voxar 3D advanced visualization software suite that is integrated in Agfa’s IMPAX PACS, designed to streamline imaging workflow, enabling physicians to read and report their studies faster and more efficiently.

The new Voxar 3D suite is available with a full set of integrated clinical applications, including ‘VesselMetrix’ for quantitative 3D vessel analysis, ‘CardiaMetrix’ for CT cardiac analysis, ‘ColonMetrix’ for CT colonography, and ‘PET-CT Fusion’ for the interpretation of whole body oncology studies.

FiatLux Imaging Inc. offers its FiatLux Visualize medical imaging application that capitalizes on advanced video game technology to create 2D/3D images from CT and MRI scans at a fraction of the cost of current medical imaging technology.

The company received FDA 510k clearance for the software.

St. Jude Medical Inc. received European CE Mark approval and FDA clearance for the Epicor LP Cardiac Ablation System, a second generation technology that uses HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) to surgically ablate cardiac tissue to disrupt abnormal electrical impulses in the heart.

August 18, 2008 - ProSolv CardioVascular, a FUJIFILM company, today released ProSolv CardioVascular 4.0, a new software release featuring a Web-based application for full viewing and reporting capabilities using Web communication protocols, secured via SSL, in addition to a Web URL single-click application download and installation for easier deployment.

August 18, 2008 – Maximus, a business unit of infusion therapy firm Medegen Inc., today announced as a result of a co-marketing agreement between C.R. Bard and Medegen, the MaxPlus ClearT needleless access connector will now be included in peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) kits sold by Bard Access Systems.

August 18, 2008 - GE Healthcare along with Olympic medical leaders today announced at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, initial findings that recognize risks for sudden cardiac death and musculoskeletal injuries before they happen.

The findings come from two Olympic athlete research studies conducted since the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games aimed at demonstrating that health monitoring and early intervention may lead to injury prevention and enhanced health.

August 15, 2008 - The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology will hold its Annual Meeting from Sept. 10-14 in Boston, MA.

Nearly 50 vendors showcase the latest in nuclear cardiology technology. A wide range of abstracts and posters will also be presented, including topics on perfusion methods, image acquisition and congestive heart failure.

For more information: www.asnc.org

August 15, 2008 - Abbott and AstraZeneca said this week they entered into an agreement for Abbott to promote AstraZeneca’s CRESTOR (rosuvastatin calcium), a medication used along with diet to reduce high cholesterol.

Under the terms of the agreement, Abbott will obtain the non-exclusive right to promote CRESTOR alongside AstraZeneca in the U.S., excluding Puerto Rico. Specific financial terms were not disclosed.

August 15, 2008 - Research indicates the feasibility of uninterrupted chest compressions during biphasic external defibrillation shock delivery using modern defibrillation equipment, which may enhance the efficacy of defibrillation and cardiocerebral resuscitation.

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