Articles By Jof Enriquez
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Optical Fiber Provides Real-Time Anticoagulation Monitoring
2/23/2017
Using fiber optics, University of Central Florida (UCF) researchers have developed a technique to monitor, in real time, the formation of dangerous blood clots during cardiovascular procedures.
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After Slashing Cardiac Stent Prices, India Looking To Cap 14 Other Medical Devices
2/22/2017
In an effort to curtail runaway medical device prices, Indian government regulators could soon expand price control from cardiac stents to cover 14 other types of device.
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Senate Bill Seeks To Improve FDA Inspections Of Medtech Facilities
2/21/2017
A bipartisan bill filed by Sens. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) is seeking to make U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspections of medical device facilities in the United States and abroad much quicker, more uniform, and more efficient.
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Medtronic Unveils Signia Stapler For Minimally-Invasive Surgery
2/17/2017
Medtronic's newest addition to its growing minimally-invasive surgery portfolio is the single-handed, powered Signia surgical stapler, which has the ability to sense human tissue thickness and automatically adjust stapling speed to achieve consistent staple lines.
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Hologic Moves Into Aesthetics Market With $1.65 Billion Purchase Of Cynosure
2/16/2017
Hologic, a manufacturer of diagnostics and women's health products, is moving into the burgeoning — but still underpenetrated — $2 billion medical aesthetics market by acquiring Cynosure, a leading maker of non-invasive body contouring, hair removal, and skin revitalization products.
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Seven Million Patients Now Remotely Monitored By Connected Health Devices
2/15/2017
The number of patients under remote monitoring using interconnected devices jumped by 44 percent to 7.1 million in 2016, as patients and providers continue to realize the convenience and cost-efficiency of mHealth devices and applications, according to a report by Berg Insight.
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Allergan Buys Zeltiq Aesthetics For Nearly $2.5 Billion
2/14/2017
Allergan is buying Zeltiq Aesthetics and its CoolSculpting fat reduction technology in a $2.475 billion, all-cash transaction that’s expected to close in the second half of 2017. The acquisition strengthens Allergan's prospects in the $4 billion body contouring global market.
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Jawbone Pivoting Into Medical-Grade Devices And Services
2/13/2017
Wearables company Jawbone reportedly is planning to shift from selling fitness trackers geared towards consumers to developing medical-grade devices and accompanying software services.
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Smith & Nephew Expects Better Performance In 2017
2/10/2017
Smith & Nephew (S&N), the British manufacturer of replacement knee joints and medical devices, will rebound from a mixed performance in 2016 to a successful 2017 on the strength of a strong pipeline of products, as well as the positive effects of the reorganization strategy it started five years ago.
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Cordis, Medical Products Will Drive Cardinal Health's Momentum
2/9/2017
Cardinal Health's medical products business performed strongly in the second quarter, helping offset some of the negative impact on the company's pharmaceutical business, which was hit by competitive generic drug pricing cuts. The medical segment will continue to help drive momentum as the portfolio becomes more integrated, says CEO George Barrett.