Cytori Forgoes Drugs for Devices
Cytori Therapeutics may be on to something. The San Diego firm is using stem and regenerative cell therapies to develop products for treating cardiovascular disease […]
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Molecular Diagnostics Have Edge in Med Tech Sector
Companies developing molecular and specialty diagnostics are poised to outperform other sectors of medical technology in the coming years, according to an article that ran […]
Seeking Partners for Melanoma-Detection Device
With its final pivotal trial moving along as planned, Irvington, NY-based Electro-Optical Sciences is actively initiating partnering discussions for its point-of-case melanoma-detection device. MelaFind is […]
Intuitive Inks Deal for New Position-Tracking System
Sunnyvale, CA-based Intuitive Surgical has signed a deal with Luna Innovations, of Roanoke, VA, whereby Luna will supply its shape-sensing and position-tracking system for integration […]
Opko to Acquire Complimentary Diagnostics Firm
Miami-based Opko Health (formerly known as eXegenics) today announced plans to acquire a diagnostic imaging firm that would compliment its portfolio of ophthalmic therapeutics. The […]
Endocare Raises $7 Million
Endocare, an Irvine, CA-based company focused on tissue and tumor ablation, has raised $7 million in a private placement of common stock to Seattle-based Frazier […]
Inovio’s Delivery Technology Boosts Cancer Vax Potency
Data released yesterday from a study of an experimental prostate cancer vaccine showed that Inovio Biomedical‘s delivery system significantly enhanced the vaccine’s potency. In the […]
Champions Biotechnology to Buy Biomerk
Champions Biotechnology, of Arlington, VA, announced today plans to buy Biomerk, a private company formed just last year to develop its trademark Tumorgrafts, a preclinical […]
Robotic Devices Move Into the Mainstream…and Beyond
Cardiogenesis, an Irvine, CA-based medical device company that specializes in devices that stimulate cardiac angiogenesis, submitted a PMA last week for its minimally invasive Robotic 5.0 […]
Nanotech Investments Come with Risk
An article published today by Nanowerk says that today’s hefty investments in nanotechnology come with risk. Nanotech applied to diagnostics has raised hopes that diagnosis […]