Independence Technology – a Johnson and Johnson company, has announced that it will be withdrawing it’s revolutionary powered mobility device from the market with immediate effect. They will however be honoring service agreements until 2013. The chair while revolutionary in advancing a customers mobility came with a high price tag at about 22,000 US Dollars [...]
Archive | May, 2009
Smartspine – Seeks International Distributors For Expandable Spinal PEEK Cages
We are manufacturing expandable spinal PEEK cages (Cervical and Lumbar TLIF) that are unique to the spine market. Our patented products stand out from other products as they are designed to simplify spinal surgery and facilitate treatment of difficult indications. Our implants are very effective at retaining or expanding a existing clinician base. In addition, [...]
Thomas Rossnagel Promoted to President and CEO of Sunrise Medical
Thomas Rossnagel – former head of Sunrise’s Europe business and operations has been promoted to President and CEO of Sunrise Medical. Michael N. Cannizzaro – former CEO will continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Rossnagel who worked out of the companies German operations is recognised in Europe for his leadership – and his [...]
Cuts to HME: Reform report leaves door ‘wide open’ – HME News
WASHINGTON – A Senate Finance Committee report released last week that outlines options for financing healthcare reform names HME reimbursement as a possible revenue source, but it doesn't propose specific cuts. via Cuts to HME: Reform report leaves door ‘wide open’ – HME News | The Business Newspaper for Home Medical Equipment Providers.
Prefilled Syringes – Pharm Tech Europe
Prefilled syringes are replacing vials both in terms of injections and sector revenue, and as this trend continues during the next 4 years, the number of tailored injectable drug products reaching the market is set to escalate. via Prefilled syringes proving popular – Pharm Tech Europe.
GerontExpo-Handicap Major Event Paris – France – May 26 – 28 – 2009
The healthcare system in France is the envy of most developed countries of the world. France is also the worlds 5th largest country in terms of GDP. This makes the above event one of the world’s top events from a business potential for those that have an interest in the rapidly expanding healthcare sectors concerning [...]
Clinical Trials – Diabetes Heart Risk Reduced
We strongly support diabetes research on this site so wanted to share this: (BBC) Tighter control of blood sugar levels in people with diabetes may cut their risk of heart problems, a study says. From the Cambridge Study (30000 patients) just published in the British Lancet the following is observed: Lead researcher Dr Kausik Ray [...]
Accommodative lens results considered ‘disappointing’ – IOL shifts forward but offers less than 0.5 D of pseudophakic accommodation – Modern Medicine
the investigators reported an anterior shift of less than 0.5 D of accommodation, which was disappointing in that patients were not spectacle-independent, according to Eduardo Marques, MD via Accommodative lens results considered ‘disappointing’ – IOL shifts forward but offers less than 0.5 D of pseudophakic accommodation – Modern Medicine.
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