Escalon Acquires JAS Diagnostics
On Thursday, Wayne, PA-based Escalon Medical acquired JAS Diagnostics (JAS) through its Drew Scientific division for $1.2 million in cash and $800,000 in notes payable. […]
Articles by Doug Cress
Compelling Impella: Abiomed Could Double its Revenues
Abiomed got the green light from the FDA yesterday to market its Impella 2.5 Cardiac Assist Device. This 510(k) allows Abiomed to begin selling the […]
Procyte Neova: Radiance, Tone and Clarity
PhotoMedex, best known for XTRAC, a laser-based psoriasis treatment, continues to build its skin care product business through its Procyte subsidiary. PhotoMedex acquired Procyte in […]
[Quick Take] Interview with Irwin Goldstein, Director of San Diego Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital
Some interesting quick takes from this interview with Dr. Irwin Goldstein. Goldstein is exploring (among other things) bicycle riding as a cause of impotency and […]
Bacteria Adhere Poorly to Soft Surfaces
Bacteria biofilm adheres poorly to soft surfaces say researchers at MIT; the findings could help scientists develop more effective antibacterial coatings. If incorporated into medical […]
[Quick Take] Interview with Jeff Howell, VP of Business Development at HealthTronics
HealthTronics offers diagnostic and therapeutic solutions to physicians, hospitals, surgery centers and clinics with a product portfolio that includes lithotripters and surgical lasers for treatment […]
[Quick Take] Interview with Robert Behl, President and CEO of PercSys
Positioned for growth as procedure shift from the hospital to the office and clinic, Percutaneous Systems, Inc. (PercSys) develops devices that make urologic and endoscopic […]
[Quick Take] Interview with Broughan Gorey, CEO of Concierge MedTravel
As the name implies, Concierge MedTravel is a medical travel service. Concierge arranges appointments, international travel, transportation, hotel and hospital accommodations for clients. The company […]
BioElectronics Corp. Initiates Clinical Trials
Regular Sentinel readers may recall previous posts in which I praise Frederick, MD-based BioElectronics Corp. (BIEL), maker of ActiPatch. The company has experienced strong international […]
[Quick Take] Interview with Sandra Muhlfeld, Director of Marketing at Caldera Medical
Caldera develops disposable medical devices that address large markets in gynecology, urology and urogynecology. In this segment, filmed at the American Urological Association’s annual meeting, […]