WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (HSMN NewsFeed) — Carotid artery stenting, a less invasive alternative to surgery on the carotid artery (carotid endarterectomy), is equally safe and effective for people at risk for stroke as carotid endarterectomy, according to a m…
Devices, Interventional, Neurology
SCAI, carotid stent, endarterectomy, stroke
Posts from ‘February, 2010’
SCAI Statement on the CREST Study Findings: Carotid Stenting Is as Safe and Effective as Carotid Surgery in Patients at Risk for Stroke
3M and Patient Care Technology Systems Collaborate on State-of-the-Art Automated Hand Hygiene Solution to Improve Compliance
RTLS data monitors patients, caregivers and equipment for regulatory compliance and infection-containment protocols ST. PAUL, Minn.–(HSMN NewsFeed)–3M and Patient Care Technology Systems (PCTS), a subsidiary of Consulier Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSL…
Devices
3M, Patient Care Technology Systems, Amelior 360, Hand Hygiene
Arena Pharmaceuticals Receives PDUFA Date for Lorcaserin NDA
FDA Assigns October 22, 2010, PDUFA Date SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26, 2010 (HSMN NewsFeed) — Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:ARNA ) announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Behave (PDUFA) date o…
Biopharmaceuticals
Arena Pharmaceuticals, lorcaserin, BLOOM, BLOSSOM, Obesity
Miniature Bone Innovations, Inc. Receives US FDA 510(k) Clearance for Mini-Rail Fixation System and Large Cannulated Screw System
Supports and enhances expansion of lower limb continuum of care product portfolio Innovative instrumentation and versatility may reduce OR time NEW YORK–(HSMN NewsFeed)–Small Bone Innovations, Inc. (SBi), a leading, privately-held orthopedics compa…
Devices, Orthopaedic, FDA
Small Bone Innovations, Mini-Rail Fixation System, Cannulated Screw System
Aldagen Announces Strategic Management Changes
Richard Kent, M.D. Appointed to Chairman of the Board Leadership Strengthened as Products Advance Through Medical Trials DURHAM, NC - (HSMN NewsFeed) - Aldagen, Inc. today announced strategic management changes to better career opportunity the company as it a…
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel
Aldagen
Study Showed Sculptra(R) Aesthetic Effectively Corrects Nasolabial Folds and Other Facial Wrinkles
New Data Published by Journal of American Academy of Dermatology Demonstrated Sustained Efficacy Up to 25 Months BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 23 (HSMN NewsFeed) — Results published in today’s online issue of the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology …
Biopharmaceuticals, Dermatology
sanofi-aventis, Sculptra, nasolabial fold, CosmoPlast
Hospitals, Healthcare Providers to Benefit with New Premier Agreement for Tracheostomy Tubes
CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(HSMN NewsFeed)–Premier Purchasing Partners, LP, today announced Nellcor Puritan Bennett of Mansfield, Mass., has been added to the Tracheostomy Tubes and Related Products category. Effective January 1, 2010, the agreement is available…
Devices, Group Purchasing
Premier Purchasing, Nellcor Puritan Bennet, Tracheostomy Tube
FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Approval Of XIFAXAN(R) (rifaximin) Tablets, 550 Mg for Maintenance of Remission of Hepatic Encephalopathy
RALEIGH, N.C.–(HSMN NewsFeed)–Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SLXP ) today reported that the Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee of the FDA has recommended by a vote of 14 to 4 in favor of the approval of XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) Tablets, 550 m…
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA
Salix Pharmaceuticals, XIFAXAN, rifaximin, hepatic encephalopathy
Environmental Tectonics Corporation Announces Additional Baramed Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber Sales
SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., Feb. 23 (HSMN NewsFeed) — Environmental Tectonics Corporation’s (OTC Bulletin Board:ETCC.ob ) ("ETC" or the "Company") Biomedical Systems Division today announced the placement of 2 (2) BARA-MED XD computerized mo…
Devices, Wound Care
Environmental Tectonics, BARA-MED XD, hyperbaric chamber
New Prospective Study Confirms MTWA Test as Predictor of Sudden Cardiac Death
Results Presented at Scientific Meeting of Belgian Society of Cardiology TEWKSBURY, Mass.–(HSMN NewsFeed)–Cambridge Heart, Inc. (OTCBB- CAMH ), today announced that results of a clinical study presented at the 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Bel…
Diagnostics, Cardiology
Cambridge Heart, Microvolt T-wave Alternans, MTWA

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