Study finds increased use of electronic medical records saves lives
For some patients, a paperless hospital could mean the difference between life and death. According to a report in The Burrill Report, a recent study […]
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New Jersey Biomedical Engineering Showcase
The 6th Annual New Jersey Biomedical Engineering Showcase will take place on March 13th at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark. This year’s […]
Less than 3 weeks until Investment in Innovation (In3) West Conference
The Innovation (In3) West Conference, the leading medical device strategic partnering and investment event, will take place March 2-4, 2009 in Las Vegas. In3 gives […]
Fireside Chat with SF Mayor Gavin Newsom
In this clip, captured at the OneMedForum, Brett Johnson discusses the state of the healthcare industry with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, during his weekly […]
Study Links Smoking to Most Male Cancer Deaths, Not Just those from Lung Cancer
A new study links smoking to a much greater percentage of deaths among men from all types cancer including lung cancer, suggesting that increased tobacco […]
Pfizer in Talks to Buy Wyeth for $60 billion
By Marie Daghlian, The Burrill Report With Pfizer’s business dependent on sales of drugs facing near-term patent expiration, speculation has swirled as to what the […]
Candela to Remain Independent
Candela Corp. has released second quarter results. Revenues totaled $28.8 million, a decrease of 19 percent compared to the $35.7 million reported last year, but […]
Aethlon Medical to Study Hemopurifier in HIV Treatment
Aethlon Medical is nearing completion of the “first-in-man” study of a medical device to treat HIV; an HIV-infected individual has initiated treatment with the company’s […]
Arbios Systems’ SEPET Going to the Highest Bidder
In August, Arbios Systems suspended operations and laid-off employees as it tried – unsuccessfully – to raise capital. The company has now filed for bankruptcy […]
First CTO Crossing with Stereotaxis’ RF PowerAssert Magnetic Guidewire
The first crossing of a chronic total occlusion (CTO) using Stereotaxis’ RF PowerAssert Magnetic Guidewire occurred this week. PowerAssert, FDA cleared in 2008, is the […]