Removal in Medical Technology

Myelin Removal Beads: Premium Efficiency for Neural Cell Separations and Antibody Stainings

... the worldwide and exclusive release of Myelin removal Beads. Myelin is a specialized membrane which ... The novel product is suited for myelin removal from single-cell suspensions obtained from human, ... or the MACSQuant(TM) Analyzer." Myelin removal Beads are exclusively available from Miltenyi ...

Pivotal National Trial Uses Newest Interventional Radiology Treatment to Bust Blood Clots in Legs

... paradigm to one that includes interventional clot removal as an essential element of standard DVT care," ... strong potential of interventional radiology clot removal treatments for DVT to improve public health," ... Mo. ATTRACT (Acute Venous Thrombosis: Thrombus removal With Adjunctive Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis) ...

96-Well Filtration Plate From Varian, Inc. Improves Sensitivity and Precision for Trace Bio-Analysis by LC/MS

... spectroscopy (LC/MS). Incomplete removal leads to ion suppression (reduced sensitivity) ... and precision during trace analysis. The removal of lipid compounds results in better peak shapes ... Instruments, Varian, Inc. "The efficient removal of matrix interferences offers improved ...

Applisonix Announces Breakthrough in Ultrasound Technology for Hair Removal - Average Hair Reduction of 38% Following Initial Treatment

... within the top professional long-term hair removal solutions. Applisonix' co-CEOs, Mr. Alon Goren ... compared to commercially available long-term hair removal solutions, Applisonix' solutions are planned to ... within the highest level of hair removal technologies. Prof. Yitzhak Peterburg, ...

CoreSpine Technologies Expands Spinal Disc Site Preparation Efforts

... on generating a complete and selective nucleus removal device. The technology was recently expanded to ... therapies begin to require more effective nucleus removal and endplate preparation through limited access. ... devices for the complete or selective removal of material from the lumbar disc space. The ...

Outcomes Vary for Prostate Cancer Patients Choosing Surgery; Overall, No Treatment Proven Superior

... -- Patients who undergo complete prostate removal are less likely to experience ... prostate cancer treatments, ranging from prostate removal to radioactive implants to no treatment. An ... prostate cancer strategies: complete surgical removal of prostate and related tissue; minimally ...

Avastin Achieves Impressive Rate of Curative Surgery in Patients with Advanced Colorectal Cancer

... colorectal cancer underwent complete surgical removal of their metastatic lesions. Complete removal of metastatic lesions was achieved in almost 80% ... the course of treatment. Successful, complete removal of the metastatic lesions (R0 resection) was ...

Gallbladder Removal Through Vagina Offers Minimally Invasive Alternative

... August 2007. They are the only team in the country performing gallbladder removal through both the mouth and vagina, and will begin utilizing NOTES for a broader range of applications, including appendix removal through the vagina, in the coming months. For more information visit ...

Trellis(R) Peripheral Infusion System Removes Blood Clots in Largest Reported Prospective Endovascular DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Patient Series

... of Chest Physicians and the National Quality Forum support the early removal of blood clots with devices like the Trellis System and clinical data on ... surgeon, founded the company with the vision of transforming blood clot removal from peripheral blood vessels into a fast, simple, minimally-invasive ...

September 2008 Mayo Clinic Health Letter Highlights Cataract Removal, Severe Headache and Dual Energy X-Ray Imaging

... Cataract removal - New Choices for This Common and Successful Surgery ROCHESTER, Minn., ... is cloudy vision due to cataracts. In an otherwise healthy eye, cataract removal results in improved vision 95 percent of the time, according to the ...

'Hibernation-On-Demand' Drug Hydrogen Sulfide Significantly Improves Survival After Extreme Blood Loss

... The H2S was administered about 20 minutes after initiation of blood removal and was supplied for about 20 minutes, until the end of the bleed. In the ... dose of sulfide solution about 20 minutes after the initiation of blood removal while seven served as controls. In both test groups, the rats maintained ...

Halozyme Therapeutics Announces That Chemophase Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase I/IIa Clinical Trial

... resections, which can lead to morbidity and may eventually require removal of the entire bladder. Reducing the frequency of recurrence can minimize ... cancer to treat. The initial treatment of this cancer is surgical removal of the tumor. Because of the high frequency of early recurrences of the ...

Omeros Announces Initiation of Patient Enrollment in OMS201 Phase 1 Study

... surgery. At least 24 patients undergoing unilateral ureteroscopic removal of stones with a maximum diameter of 12 mm located in the renal-collecting ... and safety of OMS201 in patients receiving primary treatment by endoscopic removal of urinary stones. OMS201, developed from Omeros' proprietary ...

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Announces Positive Data from a Randomized, Multi-Center, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2 Combination Study of KRX-0401 (Perifosine) in the Treatment of Advanced Metastatic Colon Cancer

... calculated from date of randomization until date of death from any cause, whether or not additional therapies were received after removal from treatment ** As of May 2009, median overall survival in the perifosine + capecitabine patient group is ongoing with 10 of the 20 ...

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Reports Single Agent Phase 2 Data of KRX-0401 (Perifosine) Further Demonstrating KRX-0401's Activity in the Treatment of Advanced Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer

... Advanced RCC is resistant to such standard treatments as radiation therapy and chemotherapy, and the initial treatment for most patients is surgical removal of the kidney. If the cancer is confined to the kidney, the five-year survival rate is 60 to 70 percent; but the survival rate is considerably lower ...

Agennix Receives Fast Track Designation From FDA for Talactoferrin in Combination With Sunitinib for Renal Cell Carcinoma

... uncommon under age 45, and its incidence is highest between the ages of 55 and 84. For non-metastatic RCC, the current standard of care is surgical removal of the kidney (nephrectomy), followed by observation. If the cancer spreads beyond the kidneys, treatment may include chemotherapy, cytokine ...

Video: Partnership Unites UCB with Consumer Product Innovator OXO(R)

... grip allows patients to hold the syringe steady using various grip positions. Easy to remove needle cover - rounded finger loop for easy removal of needle cover; flared needle cap designed to reduce needle pricks due to recoil. Easy to push syringe plunger - large and soft thumb pad ...

AlphaVax Announces Promising Results in Melanoma Studies

... is a form of cancer that begins in melanocytes (cells that make the pigment melanin). Current treatment of later-staged melanoma includes surgical removal of the tumor tissue, followed by chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. About AlphaVax AlphaVax, Inc. is a North Carolina-based, ...

BIOCOM's 4th Annual DeviceFest Honors Companies

... that allows surgeons to more effectively navigate and orient knee procedures. Applisonix showcased IMPRESA(TM), its proprietary ultrasonic hair removal technology. The "Why didn't I think of that" award was won by SafeShot Technologies for its SafeShot syringe, which is designed to provide a unique ...

Glivec(R) is the First Adjuvant Treatment Approved in the UK to Delay Return of Gastrointestinal Cancer After Surgery

... who live with the realities of GIST." Glivec is now licensed to be used to treat patients at significant risk of relapse following the removal of their tumour following approval from the European Medicines Agency (EMEA). The EMEA (the body responsible for the scientific evaluation of ...

AUA Guideline: Full Kidney Removal Not Necessary for All Kidney Tumors

... be treated with nephron-sparing approaches when possible LINTHICUM, Md., April 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Radical nephrectomy (complete removal of the affected kidney) is not the best treatment for most small kidney tumors because it puts patients at risk for chronic kidney disease and ...

Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Completion of Enrollment of ITCA 650 Phase 1b Study for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

... treatment period of 4 weeks. ITCA 650 therapy is administered for the full course of therapy with a single insertion of the DUROS device on day 1 and removal on day 29. Results of the phase 1 study will support selection of doses to be evaluated in a controlled phase 2 study planned for later in 2009 in ...

Cequent tkRNAi Technology to be Presented at the Centennial Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research

... gastrointestinal disease that causes hundreds of polyps to form in the colon. Today, without prophylactic removal of the colon, people with FAP almost inevitably develop colon cancer, and there is no medical treatment ...

NHS National Innovation Centre Cites VNUS Closure(R) Procedure as Select Innovative Technology

... in operating theatres, and sometimes involves an overnight stay in a hospital bed. This treatment involves a groin incision and the complete removal of the saphenous vein, and recovery can be lengthy and uncomfortable. Surgeons in the NHS perform around 37,000 varicose vein stripping procedures ...

Cynosure Announces Presentation of Favorable Results from Post-Marketing Studies of Smartlipo MPX

... studies, will drive further adoption of Smartlipo MPX and amplify the benefits of our laser lipolysis technology as a complete solution for fat removal with the potential added advantage of skin tightening and body sculpting." Dr. DiBernardo's study, "Evaluation of Shrinkage and Skin Tightening ...

Research Shows VASER(R) Lipo Results in Excellent Skin Tightening

... to traditional tumescent liposuction, the VASER - Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance - Lipo System uses an advanced ultrasonic fat removal technology that has become a trusted method in a society saturated with fad procedures. Demanded by physicians and patients alike, the results are ...

CSL Behring Receives Orphan-Drug Exclusivity for RiaSTAP(TM), First and Only Approved Treatment of Acute Bleeding Episodes in Patients with Congenital Fibrinogen Deficiency

... confirm a diagnosis, blood coagulation testing is needed. RiaSTAP is a purified fibrinogen concentrate that undergoes virus inactivation and removal for safety assurance. There have been more than 1 million units sold worldwide (marketed outside the U.S. under the trade name Haemocomplettan(R) ....

Oh, My Aching Back: Give Me a Shot of Ozone

... disk. The treatment can limit pain and inflammation by reducing the disk's volume. Currently, open diskectomy and microdiskectomy (both involving removal of disk material through an incision) are the standards in surgical treatment for herniated disk. "Oxygen/ozone treatment of herniated disks is an ...

Studies Show Combination Laser Therapy Effective At Clearing Acne, Reducing Oil Production

... evaluates the latest laser and light sources approved for treating acne SAN FRANCISCO, March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- From the removal of childhood birthmarks to skin rejuvenation, laser technology has become a mainstay in dermatology. Now, dermatologists are fine-tuning this ...

CyberKnife Radiosurgery for Lung Cancer Sees Increased Interest and Continued Rapid Growth

... study of CyberKnife versus surgery for operable lung cancer. Currently the standard of care for early stage lung cancer patients is surgical removal of the tumor through a procedure known as lobectomy. Such procedures not only require considerable patient recovery and associated risks of ...

Update of Long-Term Data on Brain Cancer Patients Receiving DCVax(R)-Brain Continues to Show Striking Improvements in Delay of Disease and Survival

... mobilize the full immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells bearing the biomarkers of the patient's own tumor. Each patient undergoes tumor removal through surgery as part of the current standard of care. Dendritic cells drawn from a sample of the patient's blood are exposed in a lab dish to the ...

February 2009 Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource Highlights Diabetes and Heart Disease, Going Vegetarian and Tinnitus

... --- can cause temporary ringing in the ears, too. The treatment depends on the root cause. But so far, there is no cure. A medication change or removal of earwax may diminish symptoms for some people. "One of the frustrating things about tinnitus is that there aren't any universal successful ...

Pivotal Data Published For First Biomarker Combination Test to Determine Risk of Ovarian Cancer in Women Who Present With Pelvic Mass

... algorithms for premenopausal and postmenopausal women stratified patients into low- and high-risk groups. All patients then underwent surgical removal of the pelvic mass. All tissue specimens were examined to verify the diagnoses made by study site pathologists. The combination of HE4 and ...

Takeda Initiates Two Phase III Studies with Vedolizumab (MLN0002) in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

... patients with moderate to severe IBD. Failure of current medical therapy for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease frequently leads to surgical removal of the colon in the case of ulcerative colitis, and multiple bowel resections in the case of Crohn's disease. If approved by the U.S. Food and ...

Pfizer Contributes Critical Data to URMC Drug Safety Initiative

... of ventricular repolarization. Prolongation of the QT interval associated with episodes of fatal ventricular arrhythmias is a leading cause of removal of drugs from the market and was a leading impetus toward international collaboration to develop specialized studies to monitor the QT prolongation ...

Cequent to Present First Proof of Activity of an Oral RNAi Drug in Non-Human Primates at February Keystone Conference

... adenomatous polyposis). FAP is an inherited gastrointestinal disease that causes hundreds of polyps to form in the colon. Today, without prophylactic removal of the colon, people with FAP almost inevitably develop colon cancer, and there is no medical treatment available. Cequent will present its findings, ...

ASGE Urges Patients to Seek a Qualified Endoscopist Before Undergoing a Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer

... conditions before they turn into cancer. Colonoscopy is the only procedure that visualizes the entire colon and allows for the detection and removal of lesions and polyps before they turn into cancer. New advances in endoscopic technology are improving detection of colorectal cancer and ...

Research Highlights New Approaches to Prevent Blood Clots in Several High-Risk Patient Populations Including Largest Study Ever to Examine Use of Blood-Thinning Medication in Patients With Cancer

... thrombolysis (a surgical procedure where clot-dissolving medication is directed toward the blood clot), and thrombectomy, the surgical removal of a blood clot. Recognizing the deadly impact blood-clotting disorders have on millions of Americans every year, the American Society of Hematology ...

Texas Back Institute Leads Way in New Facet Joint Clinical Trial

... the patient to maintain a quality of motion similar to the patient's natural range of motion before stenosis. The TFAS surgical procedure includes removal of the degenerative bone and/or tissue that compresses the spinal cord and nerve roots that are causing lower back and leg pain. Specifically, TFAS ...

Multi-Centre European Clinical Trial Shows Advanced Dysplasia and Early Cancer of Esophagus Cured With Combined Endoscopic Resection and Radiofrequency Ablation With HALO Ablation System

... over time, developing dysplasia and esophageal adenocarcinoma (cancer), as in this study. Once dysplasia or cancer occurs, an esophagectomy (surgical removal of the entire esophagus) has been the first-line therapy. Esophageal cancer of this type is the fastest growing cancer in industrialized countries. ...