[Device Profile] Long Term Data Supports Use of Powerlink
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a weakening of the wall of the aorta (the largest artery in the body), resulting in a balloon-like enlargement. […]
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[Video Profile] Interview with Thomas Harold, Founder & CEO of ScyFIX
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in persons over 50 throughout the western hemisphere. But despite the prevalence and severity of […]
NexMed Gets Nailed, Stock Price Derails
On Tuesday, NexMed announced that it would shelve its previously filed NDA for an onychomycosis treatment (NM100060) following disappointing Phase III clinical results. Onychomycosis, or […]
[Video] POM Wonderful: Seriously Profitable Science-Backed Marketing
POM Wonderful was founded by Stewart and Lynda Rae Resnick, who purchased a 100-acre pomegranate orchard in 1987. The company launched its namesake juice in […]
Kensey Nash Q4: A Well Oiled Machine
Revenues at Kensey Nash grew to a record $22 million in the company’s latest quarter, a 29% increase over the same period last year. Net […]
Predicting the End of PreMD: FDA Rejects PREVU 510(k)
The FDA has upheld its decision regarding PreMD’s not substantially equivalent letter received in connection with the company’s 510(k) submission for an expanded regulatory claim […]
After a Weak Second Quarter, Ophthalmic Imaging Systems Eyes EMR Business
It’s been tough going for Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (OIS). The digital imaging company reported second quarter net revenues of $3.2 million, compared with net revenues […]
American Medical Alert Builds Defensible, Recurring Revenue Stream
American Medical Alert (AMAC), developer of Ready Response, which aids the elderly when they fall and can’t get up, announced strong Q2 performance this week. […]
Retractable Technologies Gets it Together
In May, I reported stagnation at Retractable Technologies, a Texas-based safety needle manufacturer. Pointing to a robust balance sheet, I recommended the company makes some […]
HealthTronics Proposes Endocare Acquisition
HealthTronics has made an unsolicited bid to buy Endocare for $26.9 million in cash. The offer represents a 20% premium over Endocare’s closing stock price […]