Medtronic has extended its line of CRT leads with Attain StarFix OTW (over-the-wire) lead (Model 4195), an active fixation left-heart lead for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).

June 16, 2008 – Siemens introduced IQ•SPECT, a works-in-progress that is the newest Symbia feature that enables a comprehensive cardiac evaluation including perfusion, attenuation correction and calcium scoring, in five minutes.

June 16, 2008 – Philips released today its new Philips BrightView XCT, reportedly the first time a flat panel X-ray detector will be used for CT imaging in nuclear medicine, integrating Philips BrightView SPECT in a coplanar design with advanced flat-detector X-ray CT technology to acquire low dose, high resolution CT images and to improve registration confidence.

June 16, 2008 - To help ensure that more healthcare facilities throughout the U.S. have access to the positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) technology that helps clinicians diagnose and treat disease earlier and more effectively, Siemens has opened two new radiopharmacies in Las Vegas and Pittsburgh.

These two new facilities will produce imaging biomarkers that are a crucial component of PET-CT tests used to diagnose cancer and cardiac and neurological ailments.

June 16, 2008 - Mindray Medical International Ltd. received FDA 510(k) clearance for its DC-3 color ultrasound system.

The DC-3 color ultrasound imaging system is designed to have extensive applications in abdominal, OB/GYN, endovaginal, cardiac, small parts and pediatric markets. The DC-3 is tailored to expand Mindray's customer base in low-end markets and complements the company’s FDA-approved DC-6 and portable M5 ultrasound imaging systems, which are targeted for middle and high-end markets and previously received FDA 510(k) clearance.

June 16, 2008 - Datascope Corp. said it has exercised its option to acquire the Peripheral Vascular Stent business of the Sorin Group of Milan.

June 13, 2008 - MEDRAD signed a distribution and co-marketing partnership agreement with PETNET Solutions, a fully owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions, enabling healthcare providers to inject Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) for positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging procedures in a new way.

MEDRAD’s PET infusion system, Intego, is designed to automatically extract a patient dose from a multidose vial and deliver it directly to the patient. The system is mobile and includes dosimetry, shielding and a touchscreen interface.


Personal digital assistants (PDAs) have found a niche in the healthcare market since their inception several years ago, and today the devices give doctors and nurses a critical wireless connection to patient records and Web-based databases to aid diagnosis and treatment.

New technology has helped miniaturized bar-code drug administration and patient monitoring systems, eliminating the need for bulky machines or cart-based devices. The pocket-sized devices have helped increase patient safety and help speed triage and diagnosis. Alternatives to cart-based drug administration

Nurses are the primary healthcare providers in the U.S. today, taking on more and more responsibilities within the hospital and often working long, irregular shifts. A physically demanding profession, nursing is consistently listed as one of the top 10 occupations for work-related musculoskeletal disorders, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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