CryoLife-BioForm Eye Browplasties
BioGlue is now available for use in browlift cosmetic and plastic surgery in the EU. CryoLife, maker of BioGlue, has had its eyes set on […]
Month: June 2008
Hologic Gets Heptatis C, HPV with Third Wave Acquisition
Hologic, an established provider of diagnostic products and therapeutic devices, will acquire Third Wave Technologies in a $580 million deal. Third Wave develops molecular diagnostic […]
[Video Profile] Interview with Bob Mills, President of Envisioneering Medical
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. The cancer stems from a malignant tumor that originates in the prostate gland. […]
Escalon Acquires JAS Diagnostics
On Thursday, Wayne, PA-based Escalon Medical acquired JAS Diagnostics (JAS) through its Drew Scientific division for $1.2 million in cash and $800,000 in notes payable. […]
Compelling Impella: Abiomed Could Double its Revenues
Abiomed got the green light from the FDA yesterday to market its Impella 2.5 Cardiac Assist Device. This 510(k) allows Abiomed to begin selling the […]
Procyte Neova: Radiance, Tone and Clarity
PhotoMedex, best known for XTRAC, a laser-based psoriasis treatment, continues to build its skin care product business through its Procyte subsidiary. PhotoMedex acquired Procyte in […]
[Quick Take] Interview with Irwin Goldstein, Director of San Diego Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital
Some interesting quick takes from this interview with Dr. Irwin Goldstein. Goldstein is exploring (among other things) bicycle riding as a cause of impotency and […]
Bacteria Adhere Poorly to Soft Surfaces
Bacteria biofilm adheres poorly to soft surfaces say researchers at MIT; the findings could help scientists develop more effective antibacterial coatings. If incorporated into medical […]