Archive for March 2016
Gene Identified that Helps Wound Healing
Researchers at Ohio State University have pinpointed a human gene product that helps to regulate wound healing and may control scarring in people recovering from severe injuries and damage to certain internal organs. The protein, MG53, travels throughout the bloodstream and helps the body fix injuries to the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys and other organs…
Read MoreRobotic-Assisted Benign Hysterectomy Yields Better Results in Clinical Studies
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) today announced the published results from a new study1 titled, “Multicenter analysis comparing robotic, open, laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomies performed by high volume surgeons for benign indication.” When evaluating comparable surgeon experience, the study found that women undergoing benign hysterectomies by robotic-assisted surgeons using…
Read MoreGlobal Endoscopy Devices Paced for Rapid Growth
The Global Endoscopy Devices Market is estimated to be $30.1 billion in 2014 and is poised to reach $47.6 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 5.90% from 2014 to 2022. Some of the key factors driving the market growth are rising preference for minimally invasive surgeries, technological advancements and aging population. Whereas…
Read MoreThis Impossibly Intricate Dress Was 3-D Printed In A Single Go
Nervous Systems is a generative design studio founded by MIT alums known for merging the natural world with 3-D printed fashion. For its latest project, the studio teamed up with Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts to create a fairy-like party dress made up of thousands of delicate nylon petals. As beautiful as the so-called Kinematics…
Read MoreIsraeli PolyPid Ready for Clinical Trials of Anti-Infective Surgical Products
PolyPid expects to use a $22 million cash infusion to get its surgical drug reservoir lead candidate into Phase III testing, while completing a trial for its doxycycline-loaded synthetic bone substitute. The latter, for BonyPid-1000, is expected to be sufficient to gain a CE mark by next year. BonyPid-1000 is expected to offer an alternative…
Read MoreSettlement Reached with 51 Hospitals for Allegedly Improperly Implanting ICD’s
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Feb. 17 that it had reached settlements worth a total of more than $23 million with 51 hospitals in 15 states for allegedly improperly implanting implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) cardiac devices in Medicare patients. The claims were allegations, and the DOJ did not determine the hospitals were liable,…
Read MoreBidding Nearing End on Sale of Toshiba Medical Device Unit
Battle-weary Toshiba is barreling toward the finish line in a sale of its medical device unit, and fellow Japanese device maker Fujifilm could emerge the winner in a potential $6 billion deal. The second round of bidding for Toshiba’s medical equipment unit closes Friday and the company will select a bidder as early as next week…
Read MoreDistracted Walking – 2016 Public Service Announcement
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) today unveiled its 2016 public service announcement (PSA) campaign which will be distributed to more than 8,000 media outlets across the country. This year’s multimedia program—television, radio and print PSAs—warns Americans on how to prevent serious injuries, and promotes: The dangers of distracted walking; The importance of safe,…
Read MoreMedtronic Spine is Still Hobbled Over
Medtronic reported its fiscal third quarter financial results on Tuesday where it reported slightly lower-than-expected revenue, most likely because of currency fluctuations. Most analysts described the results as solid, but one analyst’s question to Medtronic’s CEO, Omar Ishrak, underscored the nagging under performance of the Irish company’s spine division. In the quarter ended Jan.29, the…
Read MoreCould Mesh Sutures Reduce Incisional Hernias
Incisional hernias are among the most common complications of abdominal wall closures. A landmark study found that about 20% of patients developed an incisional hernia after a laparotomy (Chirurg2002;73:474-480). Failures of high-tension repairs may come down to the inability of sutures to reliably appose tissues. Even though modern sutures are sufficiently strong and resist breaking,…
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