Wright Medical Group, Inc. a global orthopaedic medical device company, announced that it has acquired certain assets of A.M. Surgical, Inc.,company focused on providing endoscopic soft tissue release products for foot and ankle surgeons. Wright has been marketing A.M. Surgical's foot and ankle products.
Exercises enhances life of Breast Cancer survivors after treatment
A study of more than 500 breast cancer survivors shows that it’s never too late to reap the benefits of an exercise program. The study, found that breast cancer survivors who pursued physical activity during and after treatment reported an improved quality of life, including less fatigue and pain.
A New Concept in Annuloplasty for Valve Repair: the Biodegradable Ring
The Kalangos® ring was developed for pediatric annuloplasty to preserve the growth potential of the child’s heart. It is also suitable for adult annuloplasty by extension. This now commercially available device made of biodegradable polydioxanone induces the growth of autologous fibrous tissue that reinforces the deficient annulus.
Companies to focus on their service centers to strengthen customer support and provide easier access
The Healthcare industry is one of the largest industries catering to the medical needs of innumerable people around the globe. Consuming over 10 percent of the gross domestic product of most developed nations, healthcare is an enormous part of a country’s economy.
A New Approach to Managing GORD
Until now, assessing the progress of treatment for Gastro-Oesaphageal Reflux Disease (GORD) has relied primarily on an assessment of oesophageal healing. Documenting GORD therapy success is a difficult task, as mucosal damage does not always correspond with the severity of symptoms.1 In addition, 70% of all patients with GORD symptoms have endoscopic-negative GORD.2,3
Bone Substitutes to Replace Transplantation?
An osteoconductive and osteoinductive biphasic ceramic replacement for bone loss could be an alternative to grafts. The safety and efficacy of this material has been shown in preclinical and clinical trials, demonstrating its suitability.
Catheter Ablation Increases A-Fib Recoveries
Research continues into new ways of preventing and curing A-Fib, boosted by ever-increasing new technologies. Catheter ablation has become a mainstream treatment for the disease due to greater technological accuracy. It is widely recognised that the impact of Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) is not only responsible for significant cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality, but is also placing severe strain on healthcare resources.
Eliminating Latent TB
Latent TB in healthcare workers is a major threat to patients. Traditional tests have too often been unable to detect the condition reliably. A new blood test looks set to change this, which is good news for patients – and healthcare workers.
Cowen analysts – Rotation in health-care stocks
Bracing for a rocky 2008, investors in health-care stocks are increasingly moving their cash out of “one-hit” wonder drug developers and into companies with broader-based product portfolios, according to analysts at Cowen and Co.