Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly

Biophan Technologies, Inc. - Two new U.S. patents allowed enabling advances in MRI compatibility, safety

Bristol Royal Infirmary, U.K. - Heart surgeons publish death rates

Guilford Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Gliadel maker reports net loss of $87.9 million for 2004

Northside ENT - 3D imaging for plastic surgery introduced

Suros Surgical Systems, Inc. - Surgical systems company files patent infringement claims against SenoRx, Inc.

Accreditation - LSU med loses accreditation for specialty training program in chest surgery

Amer. Soc. of Plastic Surgeons, Arlington Heights - Plastic surgeons' societies launch website to help inform patients

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Changing patient expectations, new procedures change view of knee replacement

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Foot, ankle problems can be linked to weight and body mass index, survey shows

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Orthopedic study finds correlation between tobacco use and rotator cuff tears

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Researchers examine why women are more susceptible to ACL injuries than men

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Study shows surgical treatment of hip or knee arthritis does not reduce obesity

American Assoc. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - Number of women dentists, practioners of oral, maxillofacial surgery increasing

Aptis Medical - First total replacement of the distal radio-ulnar joint announced

ATS Medical, Inc. - Cardiac device maker reports 52% increase in 2004 sales

Australian Cancer Technology - Vaccine adjuvant shows enhanced immune response in prostate cancer patients

Avax Technologies, Inc. - Alliance established for trial of non-small cell lung cancer vaccine

Bangladesh Rural Advancement Comm - Studies describe new findings in obstetrics research

CABG Medical, Inc. - Medical device firm reports loss of $0.34 per share

Cardiac Care - Afghan boy undergoes successful heart surgery in Indiana

Cardiac Care - Wife follows husband into heart surgery

Closure Medical Corporation - European approval granted for Omnex surgical sealant

Columbia Univ. College of Physicians & Surgeons - Pancreatic carcinoma cells susceptible to Ad.mda-7-induced apoptosis

Columbia University - Effects of gastric bypass on ghrelin and insulin investigated

CryoLife, Inc. - Biomaterials company reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2004 financial results

DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids - Successful treatment of unresectable CPC in a patient with Li-Fraumeni syndrome

Duke University - Common anesthetics appear safe for developing fetal brain

El Camino Hospital - Hospital uses minimally invasive procedure to harvest vein for bypass surgery

Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church - Pessimism significantly increases risk of post-CABG morbidity

Global Medical Research, LLC - Florida company launches technology to prevent postsurgical adhesions

Harvard University - Researchers' work adds to surgical technology body of knowledge

Healthcare Coverage - Former surgeon general says healthcare still unequal for races

Healthcare Coverage - Unequal healthcare contributes to blacks dying earlier than whites, report says

HealthTronics Inc. - Healthcare services provider reports fourth quarter, year-end financial results

Information Technology - Healthcare Business Services launches comprehensive medical-billing software

iVOW, Inc. - Hospital renews disease management contract for bariatric surgery program

Kagoshima University - Ghrelin, S-100B can be useful markers for predicting stroke after CPB

Katharina Kasper Clinic, Frankfurt - Bypass grafting techniques are associated with perioperative SWMA