Yulex Receives FDA 510(k) Clearence for Novel Rubber Glove
Latex glove use increased dramatically in the eighties largely as an outgrowth of the AIDS epidemic. Almost unheard of 20 years ago, researchers now estimate […]
Biophan Moves Forward with Myotech CSS Development
Pittsford, NY-based Biophan Technologies, will move forward with the next phase of the Myotech Circulatory Support System (CSS) engineering and regulatory development program. The company’s […]
OccuLogix Looks to Tears, Hopes to Survive Difficulties
OccuLogix, which traded as high as $1.63 just one year ago, has seen its share price erode as investors lose confidence in the company and […]
Maryland Medicaid Approves ActiPatch Technology for Kidney Compromised Patients
Patients with kidney disease often avoid common pain relievers like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen. These medications have the potential to exacerbate existing conditions and create […]
[Video Profile] Interview with Leah Sparks, VP Business Development of DNA Direct
Medical professional societies have mandated that genetic tests be ordered by a physician and interpreted by a genetic counselor, geneticist, or other specialist. In some […]
CryoLife to Distribute Medafor Hemostatic Agent
CryoLife, in a three-year agreement signed last week, will become the exclusive U.S. distributor of Minneapolis, MN-based Medafor’s microporous polysaccharide hemostatic (MPH) agent for use […]
Boston Scientific to Acquire CryoCor
Boston Scientific will acquire CryoCor for $17.6 million in cash or $1.35 per share. The buyout comes after a tumultuous year for the San Diego-based […]
Cancer Researchers See the Light: Caliper Life Sciences Intruduces Bioware Ultra
Five cancer cells were injected subcutaneously into the dorsal region near the thigh of mouse. Tumor growth is monitored weekly by an IVIS Spectrum. The […]
Natus Further Consolidates U.S. Newborn Hearing Loss Screening Market with SonaMed Acquisition
Natus Medical announced yesterday that it will acquire SonaMed, a privately held company based in Waltham, MA. SonaMed manufactures and markets the Clarity Screener for […]
InSound Medical’s Lyric: A Long Time Coming
The New York Times offered high praise today to hearing aid developed by Newark, CA-based InSound Medical. The device, Lyric, is placed completely within the […]