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Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . March 6th, 2011

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Hip Replacements - DePuy Hip Recall Lawsuit Filed By San Francisco Bay Area Patient

Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. - Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. Launches Online Tool to Help Reduce Number of Surgical Site Infections

Medical Device Companies - Neoprobe's Phase 3 Lymphoseek Study Reaches Accrual Goal

Cook Medical - Next-Generation Endoscopic Ultrasound Histology Needle from Cook Medical May Advance Diagnosis of GI Disorders

Cardiovascular Research - Product Pipeline in Medical Equipment Market - Robust Pipeline Strengthening the In-Vitro Diagnostics & Cardiovascular Devices Market

Pacemakers - Research in the Area of Pacemakers Reported from Lenox Hill Hospital

Reconstructive Microsurgery - Research on Reconstructive Microsurgery Published by Scientists at Second Military Medical University, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Cardiology - Researchers at Mater Children's Hospital, Department of Cardiac Surgery Target Cardiology

Health Care, Hospitals - Royal Wedding Sparks Boom In Brides-To-Be Booking 'Ring Bling' Treatments At The Harley Medical Group

Circumcision - Studies from Charite Medical Center Yield New Information about Circumcision

Anesthesia - Studies from University Hospital in the Area of Anesthesia Published

Pacemakers - Study Findings from L. Quintana et al Broaden Understanding of Pacemakers

Medical Device Companies - Zimmer Announces Early Clinical Success of Zimmer(R) MotionLoc Screw Implantation

Medical Device Companies - Zimmer Continuum(R) Acetabular System Becomes Zimmer's Best Selling Hip Construct

Medical Device Companies - Zimmer Launches PathFinder NXT Minimally Invasive Pedicle Screw System

Medical Device Companies - Zimmer Showcases Newly Acquired Line of Surgical Power Tools at 2011 AAOS Annual Meeting

Medical Device Companies - Zimmer Spine Introduces Industry's First Porous Metal Cervical Interbody Device

Medical Device Companies - Zimmer's Longevity(R) Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Demonstrates Long-Term Clinical Success in Study Presented at AAOS Annual Meeting

AirPal - AirPal Receives Patent for Inflatable Patient Positioning Systems

Chronic Disease - Amedisys Welcomes Julie L. Lewis as Vice President of Health Policy and Government Relations

Medical Device Companies - AngioDynamics Grows Morpheus(R) SMART PICC Product Line with New Bedside Insertion Kit and 5F Dual Lumen Model

Urinary Incontinence - Data from H. Cammu et al Provide New Insights into Urinary Incontinence

Endometrial Cancer - Data from W.G. McCluggage and Colleagues Advance Knowledge in Endometrial Cancer

Endodontics - Data on Endodontics Reported by J.J. Barnes and Co-Researchers

Liver Fibrosis - Data on Liver Fibrosis Described by Researchers at University of Texas

Osteoporosis - Data on Osteoporosis Detailed by Researchers at University of Hong Kong

Paraplegia - Data on Paraplegia Discussed by Researchers at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

Medical Device Companies - Derma Sciences to Present at the Lippert/Heilshorn Life Sciences & Medtech Virtual Conference on February 17

Obstetrics - Findings from C.V. Kirschner and Co-Researchers Advance Knowledge in Obstetrics

Genetics - Findings from Harvard University, Department of Biostatistics Provide New Insights into Genetics

Neoplasms - Findings from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Broaden Understanding of Neoplasms

Carotid Artery Disease - Findings from P. Curry and Co-Researchers Advance Knowledge in Carotid Artery Disease

Orthodontics - Findings from Shikumi College in Orthodontics Reported

Arthroplasty - Findings from St. Vincent Medical Center Advance Knowledge in Arthroplasty

Hematoma - Findings from Thomas Jefferson University Provide New Insights into Hematoma

Internal Medicine - Findings from University of Granada in Internal Medicine Reported

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Findings from University of Western Ontario Provide New Insights into Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Mandibular Advancement - Findings in Mandibular Advancement Reported from University of North Carolina, Department of Orthodontics

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Findings in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Reported from University of Michigan, Department of Surgery

Atrial Fibrillation - General Hospital, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Describes Research in Atrial Fibrillation

Medical Device Companies - Haemonetics to Present at CITI Global Healthcare Conference

Heart Failure - Hospital for Special Care Opens the First Comprehensive Heart Failure Unit in Connecticut

Business News - Intraoperative nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery may be helpful during complex operations - NICE

Cochlear Implants - Investigators at Indiana University Target Cochlear Implants

Atherosclerosis - Investigators at Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Department of Radiology Publish New Data on Atherosclerosis

Aneurysm - Investigators at Polish Academy of Science Zero in on Aneurysm

Orthodontics - Investigators at University of Giessen Target Orthodontics

Heart Failure - Investigators at University of Iowa Release New Data on Heart Failure

Facial Plastic Surgery - Investigators at University of Maryland Target Facial Plastic Surgery

Headache and Migraine - Investigators at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Plastic Surgery Release New Data on Headache and Migraine

Heart Attack - Investigators at University of Ulsan Zero in on Heart Attack

Medical Device Companies - Luxottica to Enter Mexican Retail Market Through the Acquisition of Two Sunglass Specialty Chains Totaling More Than 70 Stores

Amputation - New Amputation Research from University of Basel Described

Angiology - New Angiology Study Findings Recently Were Reported by M.O. Murphy and Co-Researchers

Angiomyolipomas - New Angiomyolipomas Data Have Been Reported by Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Aortic Aneurysms - New Aortic Aneurysms Data Have Been Reported by Scientists at University of Rome

Atrial Fibrillation - New Atrial Fibrillation Study Findings Have Been Reported by M. Santini and Colleagues

Cardiovascular Research - New Cardiovascular Research Research Has Been Reported by Scientists at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital

Cardiovascular Research - New Cardiovascular Research Study Findings Have Been Reported by A. Sano and Co-Researchers

Urogynecology - New Data from C. Jeancharles et al Illuminate Research in Urogynecology

Surgery - New Data from University of Strasbourg Illuminate Research in Surgery

Facial Plastic Surgery - New Facial Plastic Surgery Research from Cleveland Clinic Described

Surgery - New Findings Reported from A.S. Galler and Co-Authors Describe Advances in Surgery

Cardiology - New Findings from Catholic University in the Area of Cardiology Described

Cardiovascular Research - New Findings from Keio University, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery in the Area of Cardiovascular Research Described

Osteoporosis - New Findings from University of Hong Kong, Department of Medicine Describe Advances in Osteoporosis

Orthopedics - New Findings in Orthopedics Described from University of Ottawa

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - New Findings in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Described from Southern Illinois University

Heart Disease - New Heart Disease Study Findings Recently Were Reported by Researchers at University Hospital

Hepatology - New Hepatology Data Have Been Reported by Researchers at Korea University, Medical Department

Hyperhidrosis - New Hyperhidrosis Study Findings Have Been Reported by Researchers at University Medical Center, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Lymphedema - New Lymphedema Findings from Ondokuz Mayis University Published

Mental Health - New Mental Health Research from Veterans Affairs Medical Center Described

Mesotheliomas - New Mesotheliomas Study Findings Have Been Reported from Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital

Orthodontics - New Orthodontics Research from University of North Carolina Described

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - New Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Research from University of Pittsburgh Discussed

Prostatic Hyperplasia - New Prostatic Hyperplasia Research from E. Gnessin and Colleagues Discussed

Prosthodontics - New Prosthodontics Data Have Been Reported by Researchers at University of Leuven

Quality of Life - New Quality of Life Study Findings Have Been Published by Scientists at University of Turku, Department of Nursing Science

Reconstructive Microsurgery - New Reconstructive Microsurgery Study Findings Have Been Reported from W.J. van der Pot et al

Bariatrics - New Research on Bariatrics from University of California, Department of Surgery Summarized

Scoliosis - New Scoliosis Research from T. Greggi and Co-Researchers Described

Thoracic Surgery - New Thoracic Surgery Research Reported from Cardiopulmonary Research Science and Technology Institute

Thromboembolism - New Thromboembolism Findings from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Surgery Published

Ulcers - New Ulcers Study Results from New Jersey Medical School, Department of Dermatology Described

Urinary Retention - New Urinary Retention Study Results from University of Iowa, Department of Urology Described

Urogynecology - New Urogynecology Data Have Been Reported by P. Pettit and Co-Authors

Bundle-Branch Block - Newcastle University Reports Research in Bundle-Branch Block

NovaMed, Inc. - NovaMed Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings from Continuing Operations of $0.26 Per Diluted Share

Contented Hearts - On Valentines Day Is It Better to Look Good or Feel Good?

Mesotheliomas - Pacific Meso Center to Help Sponsor One-Day Seminar on Lung-Sparing Therapies for Pleural Mesothelioma

Quick Extender Pro - QuickExtenderPro.com Penis Extender Device Engineered for Quick, Safe and Effective Alternative to Penis Enlargement Surgery

Spinal Disorders - Recent Findings from Thomas Jefferson University Highlight Research in Spinal Disorders

Arthroplasty - Recent Findings from Y. Ishii and Co-Authors Highlight Research in Arthroplasty

Osteotomy - Recent Findings in Osteotomy Described by Researchers from Kyoto City Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Robotics - Recent Findings in Robotics Described by Researchers from New York Presbyterian Hospital

Carcinoma in Situ - Recent Studies by A.W. Dick and Co-Authors Add New Data to Carcinoma in Situ Findings

Reconstructive Microsurgery - Recent Studies from University of Mississippi Medical Center, Division of Plastic Surgery Add New Data to Reconstructive Microsurgery

Lung Cancer - Report Summarizes Lung Cancer Study Findings from South Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery - Report Summarizes Thoracic Surgery Study Findings from C.A. Kaiser and Co-Researchers

Anesthesia - Reports Outline Anesthesia Study Findings from University Hospital

Cardiology - Reports Outline Cardiology Study Findings from University Hospital

Oncology - Reports Outline Oncology Research from University of Bristol

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Reports Outline Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Study Findings from University Medical Center

Cardiology - Reports Summarize Cardiology Study Results from General Hospital, Department of Anaesthesiology

Osteoarthritis - Reports Summarize Osteoarthritis Study Results from University of Louisville

Brain Cancer - Reports by R.D. Bucholz and Co-Researchers Describe Recent Advances in Brain Cancer

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Reports from University of Arizona Advance Knowledge in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Glaucoma - Reports from University of Virginia, Medical Department Highlight Recent Research in Glaucoma

Emergency Treatment - Reports from Uppsala University Highlight Recent Research in Emergency Treatment

Dissection - Research Conducted at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Has Provided New Information about Dissection

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Research Conducted at S. Fagien and Co-Authors Has Provided New Information about Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Ewing Sarcoma - Research Conducted at University of Turin Has Updated Our Knowledge about Ewing Sarcoma

Orthodontics - Research Data from E. Brough and Colleagues Update Understanding of Orthodontics

Prostate Cancer - Research Findings from Sunnybrook Health Science Center Update Understanding of Prostate Cancer

Lung Cancer - Research Findings from University of Trento Update Understanding of Lung Cancer

Melanomas - Research Reports from Chonnam National University, National University Medical School Provide New Insights into Melanomas

Airway Obstruction - Research Reports from M.O. Ozhan and Co-Authors Provide New Insights into Airway Obstruction

Cardiovascular Research - Research Reports from University Hospital, Department of Surgery Provide New Insights into Cardiovascular Research

Lung Cancer - Research Reports from Yedikule Teaching Hospital for Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Provide New Insights into Lung Cancer

Nanotechnology - Nanomechanical - Research Reports on Nanotechnology - Nanomechanical from Hokkaido Health Science University Provide New Insights

Osteoporosis - Research Results from I.L. Lo and Co-Authors Update Knowledge of Osteoporosis

Epilepsy - Research Results from National Neurological Institute Update Understanding of Epilepsy

Early Human Development - Research Results from Royal Hospital for Sick Children Update Knowledge of Early Human Development

Atrial Fibrillation - Research from C. Asteriou and Co-Authors Yields New Data on Atrial Fibrillation

Oncology - Research from C.R. Davis and Co-Authors Reveals New Findings on Oncology

Cardiology - Research from Duzce University in Cardiology Provides New Insights

Heart Disease - Research from Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine in the Area of Heart Disease Published

Neoplasms - Research from J.J. Bong et al Has Provided New Information about Neoplasms

Adenocarcinomas - Research from Johns Hopkins University in the Area of Adenocarcinomas Published

Glaucoma - Research from L. Vijaya and Co-Authors Provides New Data about Glaucoma

Brain Cancer - Research from Linkoping University, Department of Biomedical Engineering Provide New Insights into Brain Cancer

Arteritis - Research from Loma Linda University, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Provides New Data about Arteritis

Depression - Research from S. McIntosh and Co-Authors Provides New Data about Depression

Dental Implants - Research from Seoul National University Yields New Data on Dental Implants

Osteoporosis - Research from Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Department of Cardiology Has Provided New Information about Osteoporosis

Craniopharyngiomas - Research from University of California, Department of Neurological Surgery Has Provided New Information about Craniopharyngiomas

Surgical Pathology - Research from University of Michigan, Department of Internal Medicine in the Area of Surgical Pathology Described

Hemangiomas - Research from University of Sao Paulo, Heart Institute Provide New Insights into Hemangiomas

Orthodontics - Research from University of Texas Provides New Data about Orthodontics

Pancreatic Cancer - Research from Washington University, Department of Pathology Broadens Understanding of Pancreatic Cancer

Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Research in the Area of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Reported from B.J. Steinberg and Colleagues

Aneurysm - Research on Aneurysm Described by P.G. Kerkar and Colleagues

Bone Research - Research on Bone Research Discussed by Scientists at Federal University of Minas Gerais, Department of Surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Research on Heart Bypass Surgery Published by S. Goldman et al

Hepatocellular Cancer - Research on Hepatocellular Cancer Reported by Scientists at Osaka Medical Center

Inguinal Hernia - Research on Inguinal Hernia Detailed by Scientists at Mitsui Memorial Hospital, Department of Surgery

Neoplasms - Research on Neoplasms Published by Scientists at Nagasaki University, Department of Surgery

Photodynamics - Research on Photodynamics Described by Scientists at Kyoto University

Scoliosis - Research on Scoliosis Discussed by Scientists at Changhai Hospital

Surgery - Research on Surgery Described by Scientists at Kyorin University, Institute of Medical Sciences

Cleft Lip - Researchers at Northwestern University Target Cleft Lip

Colon Cancer - Researchers at Oslo University Hospital Have Published New Data on Colon Cancer

Facial Plastic Surgery - Researchers at United States Air Force Target Facial Plastic Surgery

Early Human Development - Researchers at University of Oxford Target Early Human Development

Thymoma - Researchers from Istanbul University, Department of Thoracic Surgery Publish New Studies and Findings in the Area of Thymoma

Osteoporosis - Researchers from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Detail Findings in Osteoporosis

Embolism - Researchers from Monash University Discuss Findings in Embolism

Obesity - Researchers from Royal Adelaide Hospital Publish New Studies and Findings in the Area of Obesity

Facial Paralysis - Researchers from Tel Aviv University Describe Findings in Facial Paralysis

Surgical Pathology - Researchers from University Hospital Provide Details of New Studies and Findings in the Area of Surgical Pathology

Surgery - Researchers from University of Athens, Department of Surgery Describe Findings in Surgery

Orthodontics - Researchers from University of Texas Describe Findings in Orthodontics

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Researchers from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Plastic Surgery Report Recent Findings in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Researchers' Work from University of Pittsburgh Focuses on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery - Scientists at Army Report Research in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Colon Cancer - Scientists at Beaujon Hospital, Department of Pathology Target Colon Cancer

Glioblastomas - Scientists at Duke University, Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center Target Glioblastomas

Laryngology - Scientists at Johns Hopkins University Describe Research in Laryngology

Colon Cancer - Scientists at Nagasaki University, Division of Surgical Oncology Detail Research in Colon Cancer

Giant Lymph Node Hyperplasia - Scientists at National Cancer Center Report Research in Giant Lymph Node Hyperplasia

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Scientists at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College Target Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Facial Plastic Surgery - Scientists at New York University Publish Research in Facial Plastic Surgery

Neoplasms - Scientists at Osaka University, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery Describe Research in Neoplasms

Malocclusion - Scientists at Seoul National University Publish Research in Malocclusion

Experimental Lung Transplantation - Scientists at University Hospital, Heart and Lung Center Detail Research in Experimental Lung Transplantation

Urogynecology - Scientists at University Medical Center Publish New Data on Urogynecology

Prosthodontics - Scientists at University of Istanbul, Department of Prosthodontics Discuss Research in Prosthodontics

Colon Cancer - Scientists at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Department of Surgery Target Colon Cancer

Medical Device Companies - Span-America Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Orthopedics - Stryker Knee and Hip Implants Demonstrate Lowest Revision Rates, According to the National Joint Registry for England and Wales

Orthopedics - Stryker Orthopaedics Launches Its First iPad Apps for Surgeons, Available Through Apple's App StoreSM

Corneal Neovascularization - Studies Conducted at Chonnam National University Hospital on Corneal Neovascularization Recently Published

Thromboembolism - Studies Conducted at K. Nakanishi et al on Thromboembolism Recently Published

Hemorrhagic Shock - Studies Conducted at Shinshu University, Department of Thoracic Surgery on Hemorrhagic Shock Recently Published

Spinal Disorders - Studies from Affiliated Hospital Add New Findings in the Area of Spinal Disorders

Urinary Incontinence - Studies from C. Ark and Co-Authors Have Provided New Information about Urinary Incontinence

Cardiovascular Research - Studies from CardioVascular Center Have Provided New Information about Cardiovascular Research

Cirrhosis - Studies from H.C. Cho and Co-Researchers in the Area of Cirrhosis Published

Heart Surgery - Studies from Jikei University, Department of Cardiac Surgery Provide New Data on Heart Surgery

Bone Research - Studies from Mackay Memorial Hospital, Department of Plastic Surgery Provide New Data on Bone Research

Orthodontics - Studies from Niigata University Provide New Data on Orthodontics

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Studies from Scripps Clinic in the Area of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Described

Facial Plastic Surgery - Studies from Thomas Jefferson University Further Understanding of Facial Plastic Surgery

Endometriosis - Studies from University Hospital Further Understanding of Endometriosis

Algorithms - Studies from X.Y. Gong and Co-Researchers Update Current Data on Algorithms

Stem Cell Research - Studies in the Area of Stem Cell Research Reported from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Department of Cardiac Surgery

Laryngology - Study Data from B. Guthikonda and Colleagues Update Understanding of Laryngology

Colon Cancer - Study Data from G. Masi et al Provide New Insights into Colon Cancer

Adenomas - Study Data from University Hospital Update Knowledge of Adenomas

Coronary Artery Bypass - Study Findings from Imperial College London Provide New Insights into Coronary Artery Bypass

Cochlear Implants - Study Findings from Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Provide New Insights into Cochlear Implants

Patent Foramen Ovale - Study Findings from University Hospital Broaden Understanding of Patent Foramen Ovale

Hemangiomas - Study Findings on Hemangiomas Are Outlined in Reports from H. Suzuki and Colleagues

Genetics and Adenocarcinomas - Study Results from Kyushu University Update Understanding of Genetics and Adenocarcinomas

Obesity - Study Results from M. Lakhani et al Provide New Insights into Obesity

Ocular Hypertension - Study Results from R. Sihota et al Provide New Insights into Ocular Hypertension

Neurology - Study Results from Teikyo University in the Area of Neurology Published

Liver Transplantation - Study Results from University College London Provide New Insights into Liver Transplation

Atrial Fibrillation - Tiered Approach Offers Atrial Fibrillation Patients Better Chance for Cure

Cardiology - Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Department of Surgery Publishes Research in Cardiology

Surgical Technologies - Vitalitec Acquires ENCLOSE II Anastomosis Assist Device

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