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I just thought it was good for relieving stress! Speaking of stress I had to include the video below as well since we are on the topic. Seriously though if the new film is in fact razor sharp, there could be some areas with medical devices for use. BD (PhysOrg.com) -- Whoever...
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A short while back I had said algorithms were one of the two hottest terms today in healthcare and this product is no exception as algorithms using thousands of patient data records are used to define brain dysfunction. The software contains a database of brainwave recordings, which serves as the basis...
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Physicians can now implant seeds to any and every region of the gland and the device is finding cancer cells that previously were previously undetected, yet blood test were showing cancer cells were present. Video at the link below. If this can locate and find cancer cells that were previously...
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As the article states, an individual can use the product without a clinician being present and it appears that a supply of disposable patches are included. Through ultrasound waves, the pain in the area under the patch is relieved. It has shown relief with acute and chronic pain as well as...
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The product was originally approved here in the US, but when a change in manufacturing processes was made, it has not been approved with being resubmitted to the FDA. Interesting how a company goes about improvements to a product, and then gets rejected. Half of the 13,000 devices sold...
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Somewhat of a landmark study with all contributing to the study and perhaps some answers will arise as for all to continue to exist in the market place this makes sense to search for clinical data that can be used. Perhaps genomics might enter the study here as well with additional information...
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This stands to reduce catheter-related infections with minimizing catheter motion and less needle contact with a reduction in the needs for additional stitches and less use of tape adhesives. This is reported to the the first of it’s kind in the world. BD Interrad Medical, Inc. a privately...
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Will medical devices also have a longer and more focused process from the FDA in the future? This group and the follow up report that the FDA step up some of the process that are involved with approving medical devices, similar to the the same footsteps being taken with new drug approvals. ...
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Here is one more home health monitoring device. No word as to when this one might be available in the US. Intel just released another product September 1st for use in the US, as noted here. The devices keep getting smaller and each one adds something new the last model didn't appear...
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It looks like the process of giving a blood sample is going to get a little easier for the patient and perhaps more efficient for the technician, and no air bubbles as well. Just from looking at the picture it appears this is an entirely new design as well. Stanbio products are already widely...
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A couple months ago, the product was approved by the FDA and is now coming to market. According to the article hospitals and health organizations will be the first visits for marketing and sales, rather than a direct to consumer sale. Intel also has a pretty large interest in biotech related...
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This is amazing that the battle has gone on over 25 years to restrict these devices from use in the US. The judge said they are"custom-made medical devices exempt from FDA regulation". This marks the first loss in the court room for the FDA on a suit they brought to task. ...
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A group in India is looking for more help from the US FDA. This is probably good news in light of a few recent stories. One area of particular interest is the Medical device area, something all of us have an interest in as software is now playing a very large role in how the devices work...
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How bad do the insurance companies want the patients to take their medications? Well enough to try a pilot program with an electronic umbilical cord to tie the patient to a device. It doesn't say exactly how the device will work, but I am guessing once you remove a pill, it will...
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This appears to be a replacement to the scalpel as known today. Less bleeding and better control are some of the benefits for surgeons. This gives the best of both worlds to the surgeon it appears. Other devices on the market also control bleeding but potentially cause additional tissue...