Squeaking Stryker Hip Implant
A story in the New York Times today sheds light on an increasingly common occurrence: squeaking hips. A study in the Journal of Arthroplasty found […]
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[Video Profile] Interview with James Datin, Executive VP and Managing Director of Safeguard Scientifics
Safeguard Scientifics is a holding company that invests in growth-stage life sciences and technology. In addition to capital, Safeguard provides strategic, operational and management resources […]
NuVasive to Acquire Osteocel Biologics Business from Osiris Therapeutics
The $200 million NuVasive raised in a March offering may soon be put to good use. The company announced yesterday the pending acquisition of the […]
Myriad Goes Direct (Again)
Myriad Genetic Laboratories develops and markets proprietary predictive and personalized medicine products. This includes the poorly branded BRACAnalysis, to assess a woman’s risk of developing […]
South Korean FDA Approves Cynosure’s Accolade Workstation for Pigmented Lesions
Although freckles occur most often in light skinned individuals with blond hair and blue eyes, freckles are also common among Asians, including Koreans. While they […]
BioElectronics Corp. Merits a First Look
Most investors won’t touch a stock trading on the pink sheets with a ten foot medical device. But for the risk-inclined among you, BioElectronics Corp. […]
[Video Profile] Interview with Ralph Makar, President & CEO of Bioject Medical
Bioject Medical develops and markets needle-free injection technology used to administer injectable medications. Bioject’s technology works by forcing liquid medication at high speed through a […]
Bad News for Blood Substitutes
Blood substitutes don’t require refrigeration or cross-matching, have a long shelf life, and reduce the risk of iatrogenic infection. They could be a potentially lifesaving […]
CryoLife on Firm Footing: EPS Increases, Revenues Up, Raises Guidance
Revenues at CryoLife rose 4% to $25.6 million in the first quarter of 2008. Net income was $2.8 million, or $0.10 per share, compared to […]
NeuroMetrix Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Advance
Long beleaguered NeuroMetrix, which has seen its stock price erode as officials investigate the marketing and misuse of its NC-stat System, received FDA 510(k) clearance […]