Medical Device Business Week

Medical Devices - MyHearPod.com introduces small hearing aid called HP Micro

Medical Devices - Nano eNabler System is one tool in developing smart bandages

Medical Devices - Taxus paclitaxel-eluting coronary stents show excellent efficacy, safety in studies

Medical Devices - Teleflex Medical launches heat and moisture exchanger for mechanically ventilated patient

Medicare - Insurers launch interactive online guide to help seniors choose a Medicare drug plan

Mergers & Acquisitions - Antitrust authorities approve Siemens' acquisition of Bayer Diagnostics

Mergers & Acquisitions - Ciphergen stockholders approve sale of proteomics instrument business to Bio-Rad Laboratories

Mergers & Acquisitions - HealthCentral Network acquires most assets of The FoodFit Company, including foodfit.com

Mergers & Acquisitions - HealthMedia acquires MySelfHelp.com

Mergers & Acquisitions - Luxottica to make key acquisition of 100 optical stores in the United States

Mergers & Acquisitions - QIAGEN acquires Genaco Biomedical Products

Mergers & Acquisitions - Triad finalizes joint venture with physicians to acquire Georgia-based St. Joseph Hospital

Mergers & Acquisitions - VIASYS Healthcare acquires assets of BioBeat Medical, Ltd. for estimated $4.5 million

Oncology - BioCurex presents new format for blood test detection of cancer with results superior to PSA

Patents - Biolase receives European patent for its laser pulse technology

Patents - Mirus Bio awarded broad European patent covering intravascular injection method

Patents - Nanogen awarded additional patents for diabetes, Alzheimer disease biomarkers

Patents - Sequenom reports favorable ruling on genetic testing patent in European proceeding

Patents - Synovis Life Technologies receives U.S. patent for circular buttress technology

Personnel - American Medical Systems appoints additional independent director

Personnel - American Medical Technologies appoints Judd D. Hoffman as VP of worldwide sales, operations

Personnel - Angeion appoints Philip I. Smith to board of directors

Personnel - Arca Discovery names Thomas Keuer executive VP of pharmaceutical operations

Personnel - BioInformatics appoints Rowena Roberts as director of marketing

Personnel - Biophan announces resignation of Ross B. Kenzie from board of directors

Personnel - Cohera Medical, Inc. announces Dr. Doros Platika elected as chairman of the board of directors

Personnel - Diomed names William Allan managing director of U.K. operation

Personnel - Haemonetics board change: Ronald Matricaria retires, Ron Gelbman named lead director

Personnel - Healthcare executive Peter Dunphy named VP, corporate operations, by Best Doctors, Inc.

Personnel - Heiner Dreismann, former Roche executive, joins Nanogen board of directors

Personnel - Hospira expands board of directors, adds Roger W. Hale

Personnel - IMS Health names Bruce Boggs senior vice president, global marketing and external affairs

Personnel - James Godsey, PhD, to join Digene as senior vice president research and development

Personnel - Jerry C. Griffin, MD, joins Sciele Pharma board of directors

Personnel - Joseph Root joins Allied Healthcare board; current director James Hickey to step down

Personnel - Kimberly D.C. Trapp, optoelectronics industry expert, joins Lumera board of directors

Personnel - Medical Capital Advisors adds Barash, Maymon, Rovell to medical tech investment banking team

Personnel - Medifacts International appoints Michael E. Woehler as chief executive officer

Personnel - Microchip Biotechnologies adds David Barker and Mostafa Ronaghi to board of directors

Personnel - Robert L. Lux, PhD, joins Signalife medical advisory board

Personnel - STAAR Surgical adds senior executives to sales, regulatory and quality assurance teams

Personnel - Toshiba names Robert Micer director of X-ray and vascular business unit

Personnel - Valeritas forms scientific advisory board to help market h-Patch insulin delivery system

Professional Education - MMTC responds to demand for Six Sigma healthcare training by offering additional seminars

Professional Education - NASPExAM changes name to International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners

Prostate Cancer - Silicon Valley Urology Center leads with 225 cesium-131 prostate brachytherapy implants

Proteomics - PerkinElmer launches powerful trio of proteomic research technologies

Radiation Therapy - Real-time visualization of tumors leads to more precise radiation treatment

Restenosis - Avi BioPharma reports promising phase II APPRAISAL data for restenosis

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Helm Pharmaceutical, company focused on women, plans Vibrel launch

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Inyx signs deal with Plethora Solutions to produce HFA aerosol for premature ejaculation

Sports Medicine - HealthSport completes prelaunch trials for its thin film electrolyte strip

Adverse Drug Reactions - Studies from College of Medicine, Division of Vascular Surgery yield new data on adverse drug reactions

Anesthesiology - New anesthesiology study findings reported from Lindsay House Surgery Center at Linden Oaks, Department of Anesthesiology

Angiotensins - Studies from University of Tennessee, Department of Surgery yield new information about angiotensins

Anxiety - Study data from University of Milan update knowledge of anxiety

Aortic Dissection - Study results from Johns Hopkins University provide new insights into aortic dissection

Biochemistry - Researchers from Institute of Medical Biochemistry and Genetics describe findings in biochemistry

Biochemistry - Studies from Denver and Health Sciences Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics reveal new findings on biochemistry

Biomedical Engineering - Data from Hunan University advance knowledge in biomedical engineering

Biomedical Engineering - Data on biomedical engineering detailed by investigators at Biomedical Research Center, Division of Infection and Immunity

Biomedical Engineering - Findings from Ghent University broaden understanding of biomedical engineering

Biomedical Engineering - Findings from Second Military Medical University, Pharmacy Department broaden understanding of biomedical engineering

Biomedical Engineering - Research from Medical College of Wisconsin, Medical College has provided new information about biomedical engineering

Biomedical Engineering - Studies from Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering yield new information about biomedical engineering

Breast Cancer Therapy - New data from National Tumor Institute, Division of Medical Oncology illuminate research in breast cancer therapy

Breast Cancer Therapy - Research from Boston University, Department of Surgical Oncology has provided new data on breast cancer therapy

Breast Cancer Therapy - Researchers from Ohio State University, Division of Medicinal Chemistry describe findings in breast cancer therapy

Burn Care - Data on burn care discussed by researchers at Brooke Army Medical Center

Burn Care - Data on burn care reported by researchers at Government Medical College, Department of Forensic Medicine

Burn Care - Researchers at Stem Cell Center, Jiangxi Medical College target burn care

Burn Care - Scientists at University Hospital, Department of Plastic Surgery describe research in burn care

Business Update - American Red Cross announces effort to support mission during holiday season

Business Update - Med-Systems releases natural sinus and nasal wash SinuCleanse system

Cancer - New cancer study findings recently were published by researchers at Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Cancer Therapy - Report calls for using heated chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery to optimize patient survival

Cancer Therapy - Researchers find nanoparticle shows promise in reducing radiation side effects

Cancer Therapy - Study finds cutting-edge holographic imaging system promising for cancer treatment planning

Cardiology - Report summarizes cardiology study findings from National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Department of Health and Human Services

Cardiovascular Research - Pacemakers, not beta blockers, may be best for some heart failure patients

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Research on carpal tunnel syndrome detailed by scientists at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

Chirality - Reports outline chirality study findings from Ehime University

Chromatography - Findings from Ohio State University, Biology Department in chromatography reported

Chromatography - Reports from Eotvos University advance knowledge in chromatography

Chromatography - Researchers from Nanyang Technological University detail new studies and findings in the area of chromatography

Chromatography - Researchers from National Research Council report recent findings in chromatography

Chromatography - Studies from Chinese Academy of Sciences yield new data on chromatography

Chromatography - Study data from Ehime University provide new insights into chromatography

Clinical Chemistry - Mayo Clinic, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology publishes research in clinical chemistry

Coarctation of the Aorta - Research conducted at Children's Hospital has provided new information about coarctation of the aorta in children

Corneal Disease Quality of Care - Studies from Prasad Eye Institute have provided new information about corneal disease quality of care

Critical Care Medicine - Reports summarize critical care medicine in children research from Children's Hospital

Dentistry - Research from Chang-Gung University, Department of Mechanical Engineering provides new data on dentistry

Dentistry - Researchers at Ohio State University, College of Dentistry have published new data on dentistry

Dentistry - Studies from Jane and Jerry Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, Division of Advanced Prosthodontics provide new data on dentistry

Diabetic Retinopathy - Data from College of Medicine advance knowledge in diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy Therapy - Data from University of Campinas, Department of Ophthalmology provide new insights into diabetic retinopathy therapy

Drug Delivery - Scientists at Freie University Berlin target drug delivery

Epidemiology - Reports from Municipal Institute of Medical Research add new data to research in epidemiology

Fitness & Wellness - Shaping America's Youth launches online registry to improve childhood diets and weight

Fusion Proteins - Data on fusion proteins published by researchers at Department of Energy, and Department of Chemistry

Gastroenterology - Studies in the area of gastroenterology reported from Research Hospital, Department of Radiology

Gene Therapy - Studies from Okayama University, Division of Surgical Oncology reveal new findings on gene therapy

Genetics & Genomics - Researchers from University of Girona describe findings in genetics & genomics

Genetics & Genomics - Study results from Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Surgery update understanding of genetics & genomics

Heart Disease Therapy - New heart disease therapy data have been reported by researchers at Mayo Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases

Hepatitis C Virus Quality of Care - Studies from Medizinische Hochschule Hannover in the area of hepatitis c virus quality of care described

Immunology - Research data from University of Queensland, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health update understanding of immunology

Immunology - Research results from Forsyth Institute, Department of Immunology update knowledge of immunology

Lymphoma Therapy - Research data from Mayo Clinic, Division of Hematology update understanding of lymphoma therapy

Macular Degeneration - National campaign aims to educate Americans about macular degeneration

Magnetic Resonance - New magnetic resonance study findings have been published by scientists at General Hospital, Division of Health Sciences

Medical Devices - Multi-slice CT imaging technology offers clearer cardiac images at the University of Pennsylvania

Medical Education - Most Canadian med school grads lack basic surgical skills

Microarray - Research on microarray described by scientists at Institute of Radiation Medicine

Microbiology - Institute of Biological Science describes research in microbiology

Neuroimmunology - Rayne Institute, Department of Ophthalmology describes research in neuroimmunology

Neuropsychopharmacology - Research results from Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics update knowledge of neuropsychopharmacology

Pancreatic Cancer - Studies from Kanazawa University, Department of Internal Medicine in the area of pancreatic cancer published

Pathology - New pathology study findings have been reported from University of Rochester, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Pediatrics - Under 18s spell out what they need to enjoy quality of life on a ventilator

Photobiology - Research from Universite Paris XI in the area of photobiology published

Phototherapy - Scientists at University of Rochester, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology discuss research in phototherapy

Preventive Medicine - Osteopathic physician says soap and water is still first step to staying healthy

Proteomics - New proteomics study findings recently were published by researchers at National University

Proteomics - Research from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in proteomics provides new insights

Proteomics - Researchers from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine discuss findings in proteomics

Proteomics - Researchers from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine report details of new studies and findings in the area of proteomics

Proteomics - Scientists at Institute of Neurobiology target proteomics

Proteomics - Studies from College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics in the area of proteomics published

RNA Research - Researchers from Center for International Health report recent findings in RNA research

Stroke - MRI analysis could help determine benefit of medication for stroke, Stanford study finds

Surgery - Investigators at King's College target surgery

Surgery - New surgery study results reported from Chinese University of Hong Kong

Surgery - Researchers from Mahidol University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation provide details of new studies and findings in the area of surgery

Thrombosis - New thrombosis study findings reported from Salvatore Maugeri Foundation

Thrombosis Epidemiology - Research results from University of South Florida College of Medicine College of Medicine update understanding of thrombosis epidemiology

Tissue Engineering - Researchers from Institute for Biomedical Technology discuss findings in tissue engineering

Ultrasound - Researchers' work from Walter Reed Army Medical Center focuses on ultrasound

Vasculitis Therapy - Study results from Groningen University, Division of Clinical Immunology update understanding of vasculitis therapy

Ventricular Septal Defects - Research findings from College of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases update understanding of ventricular septal defects

Virology - New virology study findings reported from University of Alberta, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Virology - Research from Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources in the area of virology published

Anesthesia - New findings from Taiwan, Australia and Wales in the area of anesthesia detailed

Apoptosis - Researchers in the United States and South Korea have published new apoptosis data

Food Poisoning - Scientists from Food and Drug Administration, U.S., zero in on food poisoning

Neurology - New neurology data have been reported by scientists from Case Western Reserve University, U.S.

Neurology - Research findings from the United States, Japan and Turkey update understanding of neurology

Ophthalmology - Studies from Philippines, Turkey and Japan further understanding of ophthalmology

Ophthalmology - Study data from the United States, United Kingdom and Venezuela shed light on ophthalmology research

Orthopedics - Findings in orthopedics reported from Canada, the United States and Switzerland

Orthopedics - Reports outline orthopedics study results from Japan and the United States

Orthopedics - Research results from Sweden, the United States and Portugal update understanding of orthopedics

Orthopedics - Studies from the United Kingdom, United States and Austria provide new orthopedics data

Otorhinolaryngology - New otorhinolaryngology study findings reported from the United States

Otorhinolaryngology - Research from the United States, Slovenia and Israel provides new data about otorhinolaryngology

Surgery - Research from University of Heidelberg, Germany, provides new surgery data

Surgery - Studies from Stanford University, U.S., reveal new findings on surgery