Getting the Scoop on 510(k)s
In the halls of government agencies throughout Washington, DC, plans are being made to implement reform measures that will reshape the nation’s healthcare policies—and the health of millions of Americans.
Month: December 2010
Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine Panel Selected in OneMedForum SF 2011
Advances in molecular biology now make it possible to detect diseases sooner, allowing physicians to advise patients on optimal therapies. The Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine panel explores the changing world of diagnostics, bringing together executives, experienced venture capitalists, and a physician.
Northwestern Investigators to Launch 510(k) Survey
Recent controversy surrounding FDA’s processes for premarket review of medical devices has ignited a discussion among researchers in hope of getting to the crux of the issue.
GE Executive Mark Dente, MD to Appear on Health Technology Panel
Mark Dente, MD, the Chief Medical Informatics Officer at General Electric will be joining the Health Tech panel which will be held January 13th at OneMedForum SF 2011.
Soft Tissue Regeneration Advancing Next-Generation Device for Common Sports Injury
The cruciate ligaments of the knee are vital for a wide range of activities, from bending over to pick up something on the ground to running bases at a softball game.
Orthopedics Panel Selected in OneMedForum SF 2011
Growth in the Orthopedic market is being driven by strong patient demographics, most notably an aging US population.
Oncology Panel Selected in OneMedForum SF 2011
Over 500,000 people will die from cancer in the United States this year. There are many companies developing diagnostics for early detection and advanced therapies to address the various types of cancer.
Cardiology Panel Selected in OneMedForum SF 2011
Advances in structural heart repair/replacement, cardiac rhythm management, interventional techniques, cell replacement and regeneration therapies continue to refine one of the most successful areas of modern medicine: cardiac care.
OIS’ Subsidiary Named Among Top 20 EMR Software Providers
Abraxas made the list of top 20 ambulatory EMR software vendors for single physician practices, as well as for practices with 2 to 5, 26 to 99, 100 to 249 and 250 or more physicians.
Steering Committe Selected for HealthTech Day at OneMedForum SF 2011
Combing the newest information technology and healthcare ideas to create products that help reduce costs and allows more patient control is one reason why Health Tech is one of the fastest growing sectors in the life science, and healthcare industry.