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Medical Device Business Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . May 2nd, 2007

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Alzheimer Disease - Provista Life Sciences Announces the Opening of Its Clinical Laboratory - Provista Diagnostics (PDx)

Aneurysm - ev3's Onyx HD 500 Receives HDE Approval from FDA for Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms

Angioplasty - Cordis Corporation and ClearStream Technologies Group, plc, Sign Distribution Agreement for Peripheral Angioplasty Balloon Catheters

Asthma - Don't Turn Your Back on Asthma - Get an Apod

Asthma - UnitedHealthcare Lowers Copayment for Chlorofluorocarbon-Free Brand-Name Inhalers in Response to Short Supplies and Higher Prices for Asthma Medication

Biomedical Engineering - Accuri Cytometers Announces Completion of $5 Million Series B Financing Led By Baird Venture Partners

Biomedical Engineering - Lifecore Biomedical Reports Results for Third Quarter Ended March 31, 2007

Breast Cancer - Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center Has Capacity and Experts to Perform Recommended Breast MRIs for Women with High Cancer Risk

Breast Cancer Screening - Imaging Diagnostic Systems Exhibits CT Laser Mammography at the Society of Breast Imaging

Breast Implants - $2 Billion U.S. Market for Aesthetic Devices and Therapies Set to Double in Next Four Years, According to a New Report from Medtech Insight/Windhover Information

Cancer - Genenews Announces Management Changes

Cancer - Sumner M. Redstone Commits $105 Million to Fund Cancer and Burn Recovery Research and Patient Care

Cancer Vaccines - Generex Biotechnology Vaccine Development Programs Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research

Cardiogenesis Corporation - Cardiogenesis Announces the Addition of Paul J. McCormick to Board of Directors

Cell Therapy - Pluristem Life Systems, Inc. Retains Strategic Growth as a Global Investor Relations Advisor

Cerebral Palsy - Dramatic Improvement for 19-Year-Old Hungarian Cerebral Palsy Sufferer After Stem Cell Treatment

Clinical Trial Research - Supply and License Agreement with Cardiosolutions, Inc.

Colon Cancer - Epigenomics Optimizes Workflow for Testing its Proprietary Biomarkers for the Early Detection of Cancer in Blood Plasma

Cryotherapy - CryoCath reports positive data at German Cardiac Society Conference

Dermatology - XShares Advisors Launches Additional HealthShares ETF

Diabetes - Abbott Announces FDA Clearance and Launch of New FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Diabetes - Disposable Insulin Nanopump From Debiotech and STMicroelectronics Marks Major Breakthrough in Diabetes Treatment

Diagnostic Assays - Aurora Imaging Technology Appoints Da Hsuan Feng, Ph.D. of the University of Texas to Advisory Board

Diagnostic Assays - Cepheid Announces Agreement With VWR International to Distribute Industrial Product in the U.S.

Diagnostic Assays - Increased Acceptance of PCR Technology Drives Growth in PCR Reagents Markets

Diagnostics - 2007 MIT Healthcare Industries Conference Set for May 9-10

Diagnostics - AION Diagnostics Completes Spin Out

Diagnostics - Clinical Data's Vital Scientific N.V. Appoints Herman Buis as International Sales Manager

Diagnostics - Home Diagnostics to Present at Deutsche Bank Healthcare Conference

Diagnostics - QIAGEN Signs Agreement for the Acquisition of eGene

Diagnostics - Quest Diagnostics Reports First Quarter 2007 Results

Diagnostics - Quest Diagnostics' MedPlus Subsidiary Selected To Develop the Lab Information System for the Province of British Columbia's Electronic Health Record System

Drug Delivery - As Transdermal Drug Delivery Gains Acceptance, Market Shoots to $7.9 Billion

Drug Delivery - MIV Therapeutics Highlights High-Growth Business Model, Next Generation Stent Technologies and Targeted $8 Billion Market in Updated Investor Fact Sheet

Fibrosis - Nanogen Submits 510(K) for Cystic Fibrosis Genetic Assay and NanoChip 400 System

Health Information Technology - Emerging Health Information Technology Announces Launch of HIPAA Transaction Management Services

Health Information Technology - Permanent National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Named

Heart Attack - Data May Support Role of Advanced Imaging and Diagnosis With IVUS and FFR

Implantable Devices - St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Approval of Internet-Based Data Management System for Implantable Cardiac Devices

Infusion Systems - Cardium Announces Automated Infusion System for Generx Phase 3 AWARE Study

Mass Spectrometry - Early Drug Discovery Expected to Improve with First-of-its-Kind Mass Spectrometry Platform from Applied Biosystems/MDS SCIEX

Mergers & Acquisitions - Quest Diagnostics to Acquire AmeriPath in a Transaction Valued at $2 Billion

Microarray - Agilent Technologies Announces Clinical Data's Cogenics Division as its First Certified Service Provider for miRNA Microarrays

Microarray - Agilent Technologies Introduces First Comprehensive Microarray System for Expression Profiling of Human miRNAs

MIV Therapeutics Inc. - MIV Therapeutics Announces First Ever Revenues from Cardiovascular Products Approved for European and Other Markets

Monoclonal Antibodies - Scientists at Genzyme Corporation describe research in monoclonal antibodies

Monoclonal Antibodies - Vybion Awarded Monoclonal Antibody Development Contract.

Movement Disorders - Kansas University Medical Center's Movement Disorder Program Acquires the Most Trusted Stereotactic Image-Guided Platform

Obstetrics - Columbia University Medical Center Teams with Revolution Health on Launch of Premier New Internet Destination for Pregnancy, Maternal Health

Patents - Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Licenses Technology Focused On Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Market

Patents - Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems, Inc. (NIMS) Announces European Patent Issued for its Motion Platform Technology

Radiology - 350th Installed MAGNETOM Trio Demonstrates the Clinical Need for High-Field MRI

Radiology - Fonar Launches New Advertising Campaign To Surgeons and Radiologists

Retinitis Pigmentosa - Neurotech Initiates two Phase II/III Clinical Trials of NT-501 for the Treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa

Ultrasound - Arrow International, Inc., to Provide Hand-Held Ultrasound for Vascular Access

Ultrasound - Vascular Solutions launches Vari-Lase Bright Tip laser fiber

Vascular Disease - Abiomed Announces Australian Regulatory Approval of Impella Circulatory Support Technologies

Zargis Medical Corp. - Zargis' Cardioscan Receives Televised News Coverage

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Therapy - Research on acute lymphoblastic leukemia therapy discussed by scientists at Erasmus University, Department of Immunology

Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia Therapy - New findings from University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in the area of acute promyelocytic leukemia therapy published

Aging - Researchers at Columbia University, Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain have published new data on aging

Anesthesia - Research from University Hospital provides new data on anesthesia

Anesthesia - Study findings from Changhua Christian Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology provide new insights into anesthesia

Angiogenesis - Studies from University Hospital, Department of Haematology yield new information about angiogenesis

Angiology - Research conducted at Northwestern University, Department of Radiology has updated our knowledge about angiology

Arthritis - Studies from University Autonoma of Madrid in the area of arthritis described

Biochemistry - Data on biochemistry published by researchers at Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Biochemistry - Research from Humboldt University in biochemistry provides new insights

Biochemistry - Researchers at Ohio State University, Department of Chemistry publish new data on biochemistry

Biofilms - Researchers from University of Florida, Department of Otolaryngology publish findings in biofilms

Biological Inorganic Chemistry - Research findings from Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne update understanding of biological inorganic chemistry

Biomechanics - Research conducted at National Institutes of Health has provided new information about biomechanics

Biomechanics - Studies from Aarhus University, Center for Visceral Biomechanics and Pain further understanding of biomechanics

Biomedical Engineering - New biomedical engineering findings from University of Washington, National ESCA and Surface Analysis Center for Biomedical Problems described

Biomedical Engineering - New biomedical engineering study findings recently were published by researchers at Ohio State University, Biomedical Engineering Department

Biomedical Engineering - Researchers from Florida Atlantic University, Department of Biomedical Science report on findings in biomedical engineering

Biomedical Engineering - Researchers from Indiana University publish findings in biomedical engineering

Biomedical Engineering - Researchers' work from University of Illinois focuses on biomedical engineering

Biomedical Engineering - Study findings from National Institute of Biomedical Innovation broaden understanding of biomedical engineering

Biopharmaceutics - Research from Halic University in biopharmaceutics provides new insights

Biopharmaceutics - Researchers' work from University of Ferrara, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences focuses on biopharmaceutics

Bone Research - New findings reported from Southern Joint Replacement Institute describe advances in bone research

Bone Research - Reports from London Health Sciences Center highlight recent research in bone research

Brain Research - Study data from Veterans Administration provide new insights into brain research

Breast Cancer - Researchers from University of Nebraska discuss findings in breast cancer

Cancer Gene Therapy - Recent findings in cancer gene therapy described by researchers from National Taiwan University

Cancer Genetics - National Institute of Standards and Technology reports research in cancer genetics

Cancer Genetics - New cancer genetics study findings reported from Swedish Cancer Institute, Department of Surgery

Cancer Immunology - Researchers from University of Utah, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Pathology detail findings in cancer immunology

Cancer Therapy - Researchers from Birmingham University publish new studies and findings in the area of cancer therapy

Cancer Vaccines - Research on cancer vaccines described by scientists at Medical University of Vienna

Carcinoma Genetics - New carcinoma genetics findings from University of Washington published

Carcinoma Genetics - Reports summarize carcinoma genetics research from Palacky University, Institute of Pathology

Cardiology - New cardiology research from University Duisburg-Essen discussed

Cardiology - New findings from German Heart Institute, Department of Internal Medicine in the area of cardiology published

Cataracts - Reports on cataracts findings from Umea University, Department of Clinical Sciences provide new insights

Cell Biology - Data on cell biology described by researchers at National Institutes of Health

Cell Biology - New findings from Scripps Clinic in the area of cell biology published

Cell Biology - Reports outline cell biology research from University of Alabama

Cell Biology - Research from University of Kansas, Department of Molecular Biosciences has provided new data on cell biology

Chemotherapy - New findings from Leiden University in the area of chemotherapy published

Chemotherapy - Research from NHS Foundation Trust reveals new findings on chemotherapy

Chemotherapy - Research from Virginia Commonwealth University broadens understanding of chemotherapy

Chemotherapy - Studies from NHS Foundation Trust have provided new information about chemotherapy

Chromatography - Investigators at Kanazawa University have published new data on chromatography

Chromatography - New chromatography study results reported from University of Regensburg

Chromatography - Reports outline chromatography research from University of Athens, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Clinical Chemistry - Research on clinical chemistry described by scientists at Seoul National University, Department of Laboratory Medicine

Clinical Pharmacy - Research from Pomeranian Medical University provides new data on clinical pharmacy

Cloning - Study data from University of Connecticut, Center for Regenerative Biology update understanding of cloning

Coagulation - Studies from Nagoya City University provide new data on coagulation

Coagulation Therapy - New coagulation therapy findings from Philipps University, Department of Ophthalmology published

Congenital Heart Disease - Studies from University of California, Department of Radiology add new findings in the area of congenital heart disease

Cord Blood - Researchers at Smith College, Department of Biology release new data on cord blood

Cytometry - Scientists at University of Arkansas publish research in cytometry

Defibrillators - Reports summarize defibrillators research from University of Birmingham

Defibrillators - Studies from Ulleval University, Department of Anaesthesiology provide new data on defibrillators

Dengue Virus - Researchers at University of Massachusetts, Center for Infectious Disease and Vaccine Research release new data on dengue virus

Dental Materials - Reports summarize dental materials study results from Indiana University

Dermatology - Researchers from Medical University of Warsaw report on findings in dermatology

Developmental Biology - Study results from Gunma University in the area of developmental biology published

Diabetes - Reports from St. Lucas Andreas Hospital, Department of Neurology add new data to research in diabetes

Diagnostic Assays - New diagnostic assays study findings reported from Copenhagen University

Diagnostic Assays - Research from Bichat Hospital in the area of diagnostic assays described

Diagnostic Assays - Researchers from Fooyin University report details of new studies and findings in the area of diagnostic assays

Diagnostic Assays - Study results from Fourth Military Medical University in the area of diagnostic assays published

DNA Research - Findings from Babson College broaden understanding of DNA research

Drug Delivery - Researchers from University of Florida, Department of Otolaryngology report on findings in drug delivery

Drug Resistance - New drug resistance research reported from Banaras Hindu University, Institute of Medical Sciences

Epidemiology - Research from University of Cologne in the area of epidemiology published

Epidermal Cyst - Researchers from Mie University, Department of Radiology detail findings in epidermal cyst

Esophageal Cancer - Studies from Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Surgery reveal new findings on esophageal cancer

Experimental Design - New research on experimental design from Umea University, Department of Chemistry summarized

Fibrosis - Research from University of California, Department of Ophthalmology in the area of fibrosis published

Follicular Lymphoma Therapy - Study results from University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center broaden understanding of follicular lymphoma therapy

Gene Therapy - New gene therapy research from Kyoto Institute of Technology, Department of Applied Biology described

Gene Therapy - New gene therapy study findings recently were reported by researchers at Duke University, Department of Pathology

Gene Therapy - Research from Taipei Veterans General Hospital provide new insights into gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Studies from Institute of Cancer Research have provided new information about gene therapy

Heart Bypass Surgery - New findings from Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere in the area of heart bypass surgery described

Hormones - Research on hormones detailed by scientists at Leiden University, Department of Pediatrics

Human Papillomavirus - Research from National Cancer Institute in the area of human papillomavirus described

Hyperplasia - Studies conducted at University of Rome, Department of Radiological Sciences on hyperplasia recently published

Hypopituitarism - New findings from University of Paris in the area of hypopituitarism in children published

Immunology - New immunology data have been reported by researchers at Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Radiology

Immunology - Recent studies from Sandia National Laboratories, Research Department add new data to immunology

Leprosy - Investigators at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Research Department zero in on leprosy

Lipidology - Study findings from Institute of Public Health broaden understanding of lipidology

Liquid Chromatography - New liquid chromatography research from Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, Department of Chemistry discussed

Liquid Chromatography - Study findings from Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture broaden understanding of liquid chromatography

Lung Cancer Immunology - Researchers at University of Michigan, Department of Surgery target lung cancer immunology

Lymphoma - Lund University, Department of Pathology reports research in lymphoma

Macular Degeneration Therapy - New macular degeneration therapy research reported from University of Geneva

Magnetic Resonance - New data from Mount Vernon Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology illuminate research in magnetic resonance

Magnetic Resonance - New magnetic resonance study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Illinois, Department of Pathology

Magnetic Resonance - New magnetic resonance study findings recently were published by researchers at Medical University of Vienna, Department of Radiology

Magnetic Resonance - New magnetic resonance study findings recently were reported by researchers at Kyungpook National University

Magnetic Resonance - Studies from University Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics reveal new findings on magnetic resonance

Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Research on magnetic resonance imaging reported by scientists at University of Wales

Malaria Therapy - New data from Naval Medical Research Center Detachment illuminate research in malaria therapy

Mass Spectrometry - Research from Boston University has provided new data on mass spectrometry

Melanoma Genetics - Researchers from New York University, Department of Dermatology report on findings in melanoma genetics

Meningitis Risk Factors - New findings from University of Melbourne describe advances in meningitis risk factors

Mesothelioma - Research on mesothelioma discussed by scientists at University of Lausanne, Division of Thoracic Surgery

Metabolism - Research findings from Vrije University, Division of Molecular Toxicology update understanding of metabolism

Microarray - Reports on microarray findings from Albert-Ludwigs University, Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences provide new insights

Microarray - Reports on microarray findings from University of Washington, Department of Chemistry provide new insights

Microarray - Researchers from Tor Vergata University report on findings in microarray

Microarray - Studies from Stanford University, Department of Pathology update current data on microarray

Microbiology - Research from Norwegian University of Life Sciences provides new data about microbiology

Microbiology - Researchers from Helsinki University publish new studies and findings in the area of microbiology

Microdialysis - Reports outline microdialysis study results from University of Vigo

Microtechnology - Data on microtechnology described by researchers at Ohio State University

Molecular Biology - Research from Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Biology Department provides new data on molecular biology

Monoclonal Antibodies - Jules Bordet Institute details research in monoclonal antibodies

Monoclonal Antibodies - Scientists at Medical School, Department of Nephrology target monoclonal antibodies

Multiple System Atrophy - Research from Chiba University, Department of Neurology yields new findings on multiple system atrophy

Myeloproliferative Disorders - Study results from Cornell University broaden understanding of myeloproliferative disorders

Myofascial Pain - Study findings from Chulalongkorn University, Department of Radiology provide new insights into myofascial pain

Nanotechnology - Study results from University of Colorado update understanding of nanotechnology

Nephrology - Western Hospital, Department of Nephrology describes research in nephrology

Neurodegenerative Disease - New neurodegenerative disease data have been reported by researchers at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Obesity - Research conducted at University of Melbourne has provided new information about obesity

Occupational Rhinitis - New findings from Health Center in the area of occupational rhinitis described

Ophthalmology - New ophthalmology study findings have been reported from Children's Memorial Medical Center, Division of Neurosurgery

Ophthalmology - New research on ophthalmology from Adnan Menderes University summarized

Ophthalmology - Research from Harvard University, Schepens Eye Research Institute broadens understanding of ophthalmology

Papillary Cancer - Research on papillary cancer detailed by scientists at Yonsei University, Department of Diagnostic Radiology

Pathology - Reports from Lund University, Department of Clinical Sciences add new data to research in pathology

Phototherapy - Reports from Hokkaido University, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences advance knowledge in phototherapy

Phototherapy - Research on phototherapy detailed by scientists at University of Brescia, Department of Dermatology

Phototherapy - Studies from University Autonoma of Madrid in the area of phototherapy published

Residual Neoplasms Therapy - Study results from Erasmus University, Department of Immunology provide new insights into residual neoplasms therapy

Schizophrenia Genetics - Studies from Harvard University, Department of Psychiatry further understanding of schizophrenia genetics

Small Cell Lung Cancer Prognosis - Study results from Fudan University, Department of Radiation Oncology in the area of small cell lung cancer prognosis published

Suicide - Findings in suicide reported from Singapore General Hospital

Surgery - Fourth Military Medical University, Department of Neurosurgery describes research in surgery

Surgery - NeuroArm: Navigating the future of surgery

Surgery - New surgery study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Nijmegen, Department of Otorhinolaryngology

Surgery - Research from College of Medicine in surgery provides new insights

Surgery - Research from University Hospital, Department of Critical Care Medicine has provided new data on surgery

Thrombosis - Cape Breton University details research in thrombosis

Thyroid Cancer Genetics - Scientists at Nagasaki University, Atomic Bomb Disease Institute release new data on thyroid cancer genetics

Ultrasound - New ultrasound study findings have been reported from University Hospital, Emergency Department

Ultrasound - Research from Fourth Military Medical University yields new data on ultrasound

University of Otago - No-scalpel vasectomies by skilled surgeons may speed recovery

Vitiligo Therapy - Research in the area of vitiligo therapy reported from University of Zurich, Department of Dermatology

Biomedical Engineering - Recent findings from Harvard University, U.S., illuminate research in biomedical engineering

Cell Biology - Research from University of Minnesota, U.S., in the area of cell biology described

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