Technique in Medical Technology

Single Port Surgeries Now Performed at University Medical Center at Princeton

... than 30 single port surgeries since mastering the technique last fall. Gall bladder and appendix removals ... vast majority of his single port procedures. The technique is also being used in kidney donation operations ... instruments helped make the single port technique a reality, said Dr. Davison. One is a device ...

Newly Published Article Details How PGS Techniques Directly Effect Successful Pregnancy Outcomes

... Publishes Article Underscoring Importance of PGD technique and Method LIVINGSTON, N.J., May 27 ... should be used, emphasizes proper embryo biopsy technique and reveals the most common errors made with the ... result of years of research and refining the PGS technique that have allowed us to achieve the success rates ...

Novel Vaccine Approach Offers Hope in Fight Against HIV

... cautioned that many hurdles remain before the technique used in this animal study might be translated into an HIV vaccine for humans. If the technique leads to an effective HIV vaccine, such a vaccine ... Further studies need to be conducted if this technique is to become an actual preventive measure against ...

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

... over conventional vein stripping surgery. The technique will be showcased at the NHS EXPO Meeting on June ... reducing both treatment and recovery times, this technique offers significant benefits for both the patient ... view the VNUS Closure procedure is the preferred technique to treat venous reflux because it requires no ...

Ion Mobility Diagnostic Test from Quest Diagnostics is First to Provide Direct Physical Measurement of Lipoprotein Particles, Cardiovascular Disease Indicators, Study Finds

... that demonstrates that a novel diagnostic testing technique it has developed is the first to provide direct, ... and ApoB. Results showed that the ion mobility technique was very precise in measuring LDL particle size, ... with non-HDL particles using the ion mobility technique was expected, as both provide measurements of ...

EndoGastric Solutions(TM) Announces Results of EsophyX(TM) Multi-Center GERD Study

... three months, I can attest that this incisionless technique offers our patients a tremendous improvement in ... Center, will be demonstrating this new TIF technique at a live case course at OSU February 29th: "I am ... are already teaching a much improved TIF 2 technique in our training center in Redmond, Washington ...

MicroDose Announces Positive Results From the QDose Inhaled Insulin Glucose Clamp Study

... next generation products. About Glucose Clamp technique Glucose clamp technique is a technique that maintains a constant blood glucose level in ...

Researchers Create First Targeted Knockout Rats Using Zinc Finger Nuclease Technology

... other than mice. "Until now, rat geneticists lacked a viable technique for 'knocking out,' or mutating, specific genes to understand their ... rats with knockout mutations has been a major challenge, but the new technique will increase the rat's usefulness in research pertaining to physiology, ...

Scottsdale Facility to Be First in U.S. to Showcase True REST Technology

... developed in the late 1970s by Peter Suedfeld and Roderick Borrie for a technique that had previously been called Sensory Deprivation (SD) or Sensory ... University of Arizona study examined chamber REST as a relapse prevention technique for substance abusers enrolled in traditional outpatient treatment ...

Society of Gynecologic Oncologists 40th Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer to Include Sessions on Robotics Surgery

... How is this New Surgery technique Impacting the Treatment of Women's Cancers? CHICAGO, Jan. 29 ... initial introduction into the medical field in the early 2000's, the MIS technique is transforming conventional surgical procedures; particularly for the ...

New Mammography Technology Effective in Detecting Breast Cancer

... -- A study has found that positron emission mammography (PEM), a new technique for imaging the breast, is not affected by either breast density or a ... have the same effect on PEM results, Dr. Schilling believes the imaging technique could play a significant role both in preoperatively evaluating breast ...

ASGE and The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Partner to Raise Awareness About Pancreatic Cancer

... seen. This type of biopsy is known as fine needle aspiration, or FNA. This technique uses a thin, flexible camera (combined with a tiny ultrasound device) that ... is called the Whipple procedure, named after the doctor who developed the technique in 1935. A Whipple procedure treats cancer of the head of the pancreas ...

Technique for Rapidly Reprogramming Adult Cells Into Stem Cells Published in PLoS Biology

... stage embryos). The combination of chemical inhibitors used in this technique also forms the basis for SCS' Culticell iSTEM(TM) media range, which is ... Scientific Officer of Stem Cell Sciences, commented, "This proprietary technique greatly facilitates the simple, most reliable and efficient route to ...

Stenting Techniques Vie in Branchpoint Lesions

... With drug-eluting stents, is the 'crush' or 'culotte' technique better? CHICAGO, March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- When stenting is performed for ... long-term results when used with a drug-eluting stent. The Nordic Stent technique Study will be reported today in a Late-Breaking Clinical Trials session at ...

Genzyme Announces Presentation of New Positive Data on Carticel(R)

... They concluded that patients who had a previous marrow stimulation technique and were subsequently treated with ACI were three times more likely to fail than patients who had not undergone a marrow stimulation technique prior to treatment with ACI. "The data show that in this patient ...

Financial Results for Full Year 2007: NicOx Significantly Advances Clinical Programs

... a clinical study for naproxcinod, which used the 24-hour ABPM monitoring technique to assess the blood pressure profile of naproxcinod in healthy volunteers ... NicOx announced the initiation of two further studies using the ABPM technique in osteoarthritis patients (see separate press release). Damian Marron, ...

ATS Medical Announces Initial Clinical Results of Stand-Alone Atrial Fibrillation Procedures Using ATS CryoMaze Product Line

... electrical impulses. The Maze procedure is a widely known surgical technique developed by Dr. James L. Cox in the 1980s to treat atrial fibrillation ... In the presentation, Dr. Rodriguez described the East Carolina University technique of performing a complete stand-alone Maze procedure using cryoablation and ...

Study Reports Successful Cloning of Human Embryo Using Adult DNA

... ) The experiments, using a technique called somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), provide key steps toward the ... previously donated eggs for successful infertility treatments. The SCNT technique was then used to insert DNA from an adult male donor into the oocytes. The ...

Researchers Train the Immune System to Deliver Virus That Destroys Cancer in Lab Models

... -- An international team of researchers led by Mayo Clinic have designed a technique that uses the body's own cells and a virus to destroy cancer cells that ... a higher immunity against the tumor," Dr. Vile says. RESULTS The technique used in this study successfully treated the cells of three different ...

Are Muramyl Peptides the Magic Bullet in Probiotics?

... the cell wall. Eastern European researchers have been using the lysing technique for several decades, but the laboratory technique is barely on biotech manufacturing radar in the U.S. "Comparing a live ...

Improved Cornea Surgery Technique Provides Enhanced Transplant Success

... of ophthalmology at the Villa Serena Hospital, Forli, Italy, described a technique that significantly improved results in patients being treated for ... as early as six months after DSAEK. Dr. Busin described a modified DSAEK technique developed by his group that resulted in rates of donor endothelial cells ...

Surgeons Develop Innovative Life-Saving Treatments to Correct Massive Bleeding in Trauma Patients

... well as injuries to major organs. "The goal of this study was to take the technique into a realistic scenario. In the past, we found that the technique worked in models that had no confounding variable other than an injury to ...

St. Jude Settles Century-Old Debate on Origin of Mammalian Network of Lymphatic Vessels

... studied the origin of the mammalian lymphatic vasculature using a powerful technique called Cre/loxP-based lineage-tracing. This technique enables researchers to label specific progenitor cells in the embryo and ...

Cancer Centers of North Carolina Offers HDR Brachytherapy for Treatment of Cancerous Tumors

... radiation oncologists, Dr. John Reilly and Dr. Kolby Sidhu. "HDR brachytherapy is a very effective addition to our fight against cancer. This technique delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the area of disease," according to Dr. Reilly. Dr. Sidhu adds, "Cancer patients benefit by having more ...

Neurointerventionists Expand Research to Quality of Life in Aneurysm Patients Following Minimally Invasive Coiling Treatment

... patients," says DeSimone, "we are being called upon to now focus on subjects rather than simply the accumulation of cases. At present, the coiling technique is so advanced that research - that will help inform the areas of psychosocial functioning that could benefit from support - is the next step we must ...

Cardica Announces Publication of Pivotal PAS-Port(R) Proximal Anastomosis System Clinical Trial Results

... grafts were randomly selected in each patient to be connected to the aorta. The PAS-Port system was used for one graft and the conventional hand-sewn technique for the other, for a total of 440 randomized grafts. Patients were scheduled to receive a follow-up angiogram nine months after their index procedure ...

New Research Shows: Neurofeedback is an 'Evidence-Based' Treatment for ADHD

... brain activity. This method was initially discovered for the treatment of Epilepsy and from 1976 investigated further for the treatment of ADHD. This technique has become more popular by clinicians worldwide, and is currently provided for the treatment of several disorders. Critics have often questioned the ...

New AHRQ Study Finds Mixed Evidence on Use of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Treating Atrial Fibrillation

... to start. Different techniques and instruments can be used for the procedure. While there is no strong evidence to suggest that one particular technique is best for any given patient, there is general consensus concerning a basic approach to ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation. In addition, ...

CoAxia, Inc. Announces $21.5M Series D Financing

... untreated population. We had been following CoAxia's progress for many years and we felt it was the right time to get involved. We find the NeuroFlo technique very compelling, given its ease of use, excellent safety profile and impressive early clinical results. If the SENTIS trial is successful, we believe ...

New Bisphenol A Study Is of Very Limited Relevance to Human Health

... of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) -- conduct studies that involve injection of laboratory animals with bisphenol A (BPA). This experimental technique has recently been acknowledged by the NIEHS to have very limited value for assessing human health effects since people are orally exposed to BPA, not ...

ISTA Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results for Phase 2 Study of Low-Dose Bromfenac in Dry Eye Disease

... patients' baseline scores starting as early as Day 14 and sustained through Day 52, ten days post treatment. Lissamine Green, a validated staining technique that stains the entire ocular surface, allows analysis of dry eye damage on the conjunctiva to determine the severity of dry eye disease. Adverse ...

New Heart Ultrasound Research Reveals Life-Saving Treatment Alternatives and Advancements for Heart Patients

... visit SeeMyHeart.org. NONSURGICAL OPTION FOR COMMON HEART PROCEDURE OFFERS EFFECTIVE RESULTS WITH LESS RECOVERY TIME FOR PATIENTS technique presents options to elderly patients who may not survive open-heart surgery This study found that patients unable to undergo open-heart surgery ...

Three Surgeons in East Texas Are Successfully Integrating a Novel Stem Cell Procedure for Spine Surgeries

... stem cell technology has three Texarkana neurosurgeons leading their industry by utilizing concentrated stem cells for spine surgery. The innovative technique is improving the desired results of surgical interventions for back pain. Leading researchers in the orthopedic and spine industry are predicting the ...

Kensey Nash Announces Presentations on its Cartilage Repair Device at the International Cartilage Repair Society Meeting

... superior healing characteristics for the CRD in a preclinical study when compared with microfracture after 4 months of treatment. The microfracture technique is the current standard for articular cartilage treatment. The second study, performed in collaboration with the Comparative Orthopaedic Research ...

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Unveils Six-Month Efficacy Data for EUFLEXXA(R) for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

... adverse events reported were arthralgia (joint pain) and back pain. Temporary knee pain and swelling may occur after injection. Strict aseptic technique must be followed to avoid joint infection. About Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a subsidiary of Ferring ...

Quest Diagnostics Introduces First Commercial Laboratory Test for Identifying the H1N1 Swine Flu Virus

... laboratory confirmed as positive for the novel H1N1 influenza virus by public health authorities. Real-time PCR is a highly sensitive testing technique that can detect the presence of a virus' RNA from a patient's nasal or nasopharyngeal specimen. The S-OIV virus responsible for a recent outbreak ...

Perceptive Informatics Introduces Medical Imaging Methodology to Accelerate Development Decisions About Alzheimer's Treatments

... based on measuring ventricular size, provides a new approach to monitor brain atrophy in Alzheimer's disease and potential treatment effects. The technique was presented on April 26, 2009 in Seattle, Washington during an invitation-only meeting of the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI). ...

AACR Data Highlights InNexus Preclinical Antibody Candidate

... proprietary approach for creating 'programmed' self-binding properties into antibodies. The increased potency of the antibody resulting from this technique suggests a new way to enhance antibody performance." Jeff Morhet, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of InNexus, said, "InNexus has executed a ...

CDC Analysis Finds Unique Social and Behavior Intervention Helps Reduce MRSA Rates Up to 62% in Study Hospitals

... to compress the potential biohazard into a wad the size of a baseball prior to proper disposal, thereby eliminating it as a transmission threat. The technique has since been adopted by others throughout the facility. It is estimated that nearly 100,000 people develop invasive MRSA infections each ...

VirtualScopics' Quantitative Imaging Provides Primary Endpoint in Cartilage Repair Pivotal Clinical Trial

... for its cartilage repair device (BST-CarGel(R)) and will now focus on quantitative measures to determine enhanced efficacy compared to the surgical technique called microfracture. Historically, clinical trials for cartilage-related therapies have used pain as the primary endpoint. In the BST-CarGel(R) ...