Hacking the Heart
A team of computer security researchers have remotely hacked Medtronic’s Maximo – a stopwatch-sized implantable cardiac defibrillator. Armed with an antenna, radio hardware and a […]
Articles by Doug Cress
C. R. Bard to Acquire Specialized Health Products
Safety medical products manufacturer Specialized Health Products International (SHPI) will be acquired by C.R. Bard for $68.4 million in cash, or $1.00 per share. The […]
AngioDynamics Shares Tumble
Back in January, AngioDynamics affirmed its outlook for fiscal 2008, predicting net sales in the range of $170-$175 million. But on Friday, the company revised […]
[Video Profile] Interview with Jon Garfield, CEO of Clearant
Orthopedic tissue market is large and growing Technological advancements in the repair and replacement of damaged bone and soft tissue has driven the growth of […]
Nuvasive: Expect Big Things
NuVasive, a developer of surgical spine treatments, will offer $200 million convertible senior notes due 2013. The company estimates that the net proceeds from the […]
Sleep Solutions Secures $20.5 Million Of Equity Financing
Sleep Solutions (SSI) has secured $20.5 million in additional venture funding. The investment was led by the TPG Biotechnology II fund with participation from existing […]
Airborne Justice
Airborne is a dietary supplement and health formula which is said to help ward off harmful bacteria and germs, and help prevent the flu and […]
Gratuitous MRI Exemplifies Healthcare Waste
MRI Unnecessary for Diagnosing Osteoarthritis of the Knee A new study released today at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ annual meeting, found that patients […]
HEPA Filters Not Garbage, Study Says
Exposure to particulate matter is associated with risk of cardiovascular events, possibly through endothelial dysfunction, and indoor air may be most important, says a Danish-Swedish […]
STAAR Surgical Eyes Opportunity in China
Staar Surgical has received approval from China’s Food and Drug Administration to market its Visian Toric Implantable Collamer Lens for the treatment of nearsightedness and […]