Fireside Chat with SF Mayor Gavin Newsom
In this clip, captured at the OneMedForum, Brett Johnson discusses the state of the healthcare industry with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, during his weekly […]
Month: January 2009
Study Links Smoking to Most Male Cancer Deaths, Not Just those from Lung Cancer
A new study links smoking to a much greater percentage of deaths among men from all types cancer including lung cancer, suggesting that increased tobacco […]
Pfizer in Talks to Buy Wyeth for $60 billion
By Marie Daghlian, The Burrill Report With Pfizer’s business dependent on sales of drugs facing near-term patent expiration, speculation has swirled as to what the […]
Spectranetics Releases 12-Month CELLO Study Data
Spectranetics has released 12-month follow-up data from its CELLO study. The data validates the strengths of the company’s Turbo-Booster as demonstrated by an excellent safety […]
Candela to Remain Independent
Candela Corp. has released second quarter results. Revenues totaled $28.8 million, a decrease of 19 percent compared to the $35.7 million reported last year, but […]
Aethlon Medical to Study Hemopurifier in HIV Treatment
Aethlon Medical is nearing completion of the “first-in-man” study of a medical device to treat HIV; an HIV-infected individual has initiated treatment with the company’s […]
Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2009
The Cleveland Clinic has unveiled its latest Top 10 Medical Innovations list, highlighting technologies that are expected to have a big impact in 2009. Announced […]
Cynosure Revenues Fall, Disappointing But Not Unexpected
Cynosure released preliminary fourth quarter results this week: the company expects revenues of $25 million to $26 million; in the same quarter last year, Cynosure […]
Arbios Systems’ SEPET Going to the Highest Bidder
In August, Arbios Systems suspended operations and laid-off employees as it tried – unsuccessfully – to raise capital. The company has now filed for bankruptcy […]
First CTO Crossing with Stereotaxis’ RF PowerAssert Magnetic Guidewire
The first crossing of a chronic total occlusion (CTO) using Stereotaxis’ RF PowerAssert Magnetic Guidewire occurred this week. PowerAssert, FDA cleared in 2008, is the […]