Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week

Hemophilia - Novel genetic hemophilia markers improve prenatal diagnosis

Hepatic Lesions - Researchers propose guidelines for liver imaging with multidetector CT

Hepatocyte Antigen - Hepatocyte antigen may be a marker of intestinal metaplasia

Hepatology -  PHKA2 gene analysis useful for X-linked liver glycogenosis diagnosis

Hernia Repair - Laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hernia with mesh has good results

Hip Arthroplasty - Spiral CT technique can measure bone defects adjacent to acetabular components

Imaging - Cardius-1, upgradable single-head gamma camera, released

Imaging - Eline Entertainment Group announces formation of imaging sub

Imaging Purchase - InSight completes purchase of mobile imaging assets in eastern U.S.

Imaging Trends - PET census shows fast growth in PET procedures

Immunosuppression - Bone marrow transplant has characteristic risks for pulmonary complications

Infection Control - E Med Future begins NeedleZap distribution in Uganda

Infectious Disease Diagnostics - Dried blood suitable for immunological RNA testing

Infectious Disease Diagnostics - Novel molecular assay improves E. coli detection in beef products

Infertility - Different techniques can manage ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Information Technology - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh converts to SET oximetry

Information Technology - Drug information available in handheld database

Intracranial Aneurysms - FDA approves expanded use of MicroCoil System family of embolic coils

Kidney Disease - Anemia prevalence is extremely high in renal transplant recipients

Kidney Disease - Autosomal recessive Alport syndrome can be a cause of different kidney problems

Laparoscopic Instruments - Baylor Medical Center commits to AEM surgical instruments

Laryngeal Cancer - Components of fibrinolytic pathways occur in situ in laryngeal cancer

Laser Imaging - Kodak inks global sales agreement for imaging products

Leukemia - Childhood survivors not receiving radiation have same life expectancy as general population

Liver Cancer - Organ allocation criteria for hepatocellular carcinoma need review

Liver Failure - Hybrid artificial liver support systems can stem hepatic decline

Liver Lesions - Method for quantifying volumetric lesion change in liver CT scans discussed

Liver Transplantation - Left liver grafts are successful for patients with MELD score less than 15

Liver Transplantation - Sonography has poor sensitivity in detecting hepatocellular carcinoma

Liver Tumors - Coded harmonic imaging, Levovist can differentiate hepatocellular carcinoma

Lung Cancer - New test improves chance of survival

Lung Cancer - Surgical resection of liver metastases may be justified in certain cases

Lung Cancer - Surgical techniques, perioperative care permit more resections in lung cancer

Lymphoma - Mesenteric malignant lymphoma detected by routine color Doppler ultrasonography

Market Analysis - Burn injury management product sales will double

Medical Equipment - FDA approves stair-climbing wheelchair

Meningitis - CIE, LA are best tests for pneumococcal antigen detection

Mergers and Acquisitions - Gen-Probe announces acquisition

Mergers and Acquisitions - Genesis Bioventures announces merger

Mergers and Acquisitions - Letter of intent signed for merger with diagnostics company

Mergers and Acquisitions - Pharmaceutical research company buys Clinical Pharmacology Associates

Mergers and Acquistions - InnaPhase finalizes acquisition of laboratory automation operations

Microfluidic Device - Microfluidic device can be programmed for adsorption and release of proteins

Microfluidics - Big pharma orders make for successful commercial launch for Dynaflow

Middle Ear Imaging - MRI of the ear is important for preoperative work-up and diagnosis

Multicellular Spheroids - Thermo-reversible gelation polymer is very useful for three-dimensional cultures

Myocardial Infarction - FDA clearance granted to market defibrillator

Myocardial Infarction - Preliminary results of phase III PRIMO-CABG trial reported

Nasal Reconstruction - Results vary for nasomaxillary epithelial inlay skin graft for saddle nose

Neonatology - A modified variance index provides clues about preterm infant development

Neurology - Stroke group announces new program in Dallas

Obstetrics - Scientists develop greater accuracy in recording baby's in utero heart rates

Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Hyoid myotomy with suspension under local anesthesia is safe and effective

Oncology - Assay sensitivity sways the results of gene distribution analysis

Osteogenesis - Hydroxyapatite particles promote osteogenesis

Osteoid Osteoma - Tibialis spastic varus foot can be caused by osteoid osteoma of the calcaneus

Patents - Patent pending for antibodies to treat solid organ, cell transplant rejection

Pediatric Endosurgery - Port-site recurrence of malignancy is rare after pediatric endosurgery

Pediatric Radiology - Causes of lower-extremity bowing must be distinguished for proper management

Personnel - Bernard Questier becomes chief business officer of drug discovery company

Personnel - Buccal drug delivery company hires GunnAllen Financial as advisor

Personnel - Dr. Farkad Ezzet joins science/IT consulting firm

Personnel - Martone appointed head of medical affairs at pharmaceutical firm

Photodynamic Therapy - Sulfonamide derivatives of porphycene are candidates for treating nasal cancers

Prader-Willi Syndrome - Surgery successful in morbidly obese Prader-Willi syndrome patient

Product Marketing - Imaging company establishes direct sales in Europe's largest markets

Prostate Cancer - Improvements in radical prostatectomy yield better results

Public Offering - MRI pharmaceutical company announces pricing of 4,300,000 shares of common stock

Radiotoxicity -  Aegle marmelos extract prevents radiation damage in blood cells

Recurrent Breast Cancer - Whole-body PET imaging can detect distant metastasis in breast cancer

Reimbursement - PET equipment supplier comments on proposed APC rates for 2004

Renal Artery Aneurysm - Nephrectomy, ex vivo repair, autotransplantation are safe, successful

Reproductive Medicine - Novel PGD strategy improves muscular dystrophy diagnosis

Slide Adhesive - Novel microscope slide adhesive for poorly adherent tissue sections is developed

Spinal Disorders - FlexiCore Intervertebral Disc clinical trial begins

Stem Cell Research - Bone marrow derived cells could heal organs through wound entry

Stem Cell Research - Gene expression profiles predict outcomes following bone marrow transplants

Stem Cell Transplantation - Donor DNA chimerism monitoring useful in high-risk stem cell graft recipients

Stock Market - Biotech firm reports conditional continued listing on NASDAQ SmallCap

Stock Sale - Biopharmaceutical company raises $2.7 million in private placement financing

Technology - Hardware, software will enable immunology collaboration

Thoracic Cancer - Spinal cord circulation is an important consideration for thoracic surgeons

Total Hip Arthroplasty - New multilayer coating system improves strength of the cement metal bond

Total Joint Arthroplasty - Melagatran/ximelagatran effective in preventing VTE after orthopedic surgery

Transplant Medicine - Homograft endocarditis can be caused by Rhodotorula mucilaginosa

Transplant Medicine - Study to rate methods of kidney storage

Transplant Risk - Intestinal transplant recipients can develop calicivirus enteritis

Trends - Devices and prescription drugs driving growth in U.S. pain management market

Tuberculosis Diagnosis - MRI may improve osteoarticular TB diagnosis

Urogynecology - Moderate cystocele patients are the best candidates for four-corner correction

Vault Prolapse - Burch procedure with abdominal sacrocolpopexy is less effective than Burch alone

Vector Development - Better gene expression can be attained with modified adeno-associated virus

Wound Care - Ultrasound aids wound bed preparation of chronic wounds

Wound Treatment - V.A.C. Therapy GranuFoam Heel Dressing launched at APMA meeting

Yttrium-90 - Company improves global security of isotope supply