Biotronik to Introduce External Pacemaker
Biotronik SE & Co KG will launch a new range of external pacemakers in Europe after achieving CE Mark approval.
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Artificial Pancreas Monitors Blood Sugar
An artificial pancreas developed by Boston researchers has been shown to monitor blood sugar and deliver both insulin and glucagon to help patients achieve near-normal blood sugar levels for more than 24 hours.
FDA to Overhaul Approval Process for Radiotherapy Devices
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken steps to strengthen the approval process for radiotherapy devices following multiple errors. In a letter to the device manufacturers, the FDA identified issues from recent analysis of more than 1,000 reports of errors, which could be fixed by incorporating additional safeguards.
Asthma and COPD Inhalers containing Ozone-depleting CFCs to be Phased Out
The US Food and Drug Administration has announced, in accordance with longstanding US obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, seven metered-dose inhalers (MDI) used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be gradually removed from the US marketplace.
Biotronik MRI Products Receive European Approval
ProMRI Pacing Systems that are compatible with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans -Evia pacemaker series and Safio Spacing leads – have received European approval.
Medica Launches EQUICLAVE Media Preparator
Medica Instrument Manufacturing Company launched its own media preparator under the EQUICLAVE brand
New Tool Developed to Diagnose Gastrointestinal Disorders
A clinical tool has been developed to allow physicians a practical, efficient and cost-effective aid to diagnose functional gastrointestinal disorders.
New Imaging Probe Detects Breast Cancer Earlier
Technetium, a form of insulin used to track changes in insulin metabolism and find and monitor tumours, has been developed by researchers at McMaster University.
Online patient engagement tool launched
An online tool has been launched by the Department of Health to enable doctors to access hundreds of pieces of research on how to engage patients in healthcare.
Tending to heart patients at home- tele ECG the novel concept
The basic diagnostic tool for heart attack patients is an Electro cardiogram. ECG detects that patient has suffered a heart attack or not besides this it is very useful tool for surveillance following heart attack, coronary bypass surgery or balloon angioplasty.
Gaia Aloe Vera an essential health supplement for a healthy lifestyle
Gaia Aloe Vera is an essential health supplement for anyone and everyone who is looking for a healthy lifestyle, high on energy and immunity.
Religare Laboratories launches Sports Gene Test to determine sporting prowess in children
Super Religare Laboratories has launched India
Microfluidic chips useful in cheaper, speedier medical tests
Microfluidic chips have been developed for carrying out cheaper, speedier medical tests by an MIT alumnus Dhananjaya Dendukuri.
