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 […]
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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 […]
Spectranetics Releases 12-Month CELLO Study Data
Spectranetics has released 12-month follow-up data from its CELLO study. The data validates the strengths of the company’s Turbo-Booster as demonstrated by an excellent safety […]
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 […]
Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2009
The Cleveland Clinic has unveiled its latest Top 10 Medical Innovations list, highlighting technologies that are expected to have a big impact in 2009. Announced […]
Cynosure Revenues Fall, Disappointing But Not Unexpected
Cynosure released preliminary fourth quarter results this week: the company expects revenues of $25 million to $26 million; in the same quarter last year, Cynosure […]
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 […]
OneMedForum Now Streaming Live!
I encourage everyone to check out the live broadcast of the OneMedForum, taking place today and tomorrow, 8AM – 5PM PST! The OneMedForum highlights the […]