Technology

Vascular Graft for Hemodialysis Resists Thrombosis, Clotting

The Gore Propaten, from W.L. Gore and Associates, is a vascular graft for hemodialysis access that utilizes a covalent bonding technology to adhere heparin to the graft surface.

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Endovascular Planning Enabled With Cloud-Based, 3-D Software

An Internet, cloud-based, 3-D advanced visualization and decision support system aids physicians in endovascular case planning. W. L....

Advanced Visualization Helps Streamline Aortic Aneurysm Treatment Planning

Through a partnership with advanced visualization company Vital Images, Medtronic offers the 3D Recon service to help endovascular specialists converts 2D computed tomography (CT) axial images to 3D i...

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Boston Scientific WallFlex Enteral Stents Safe, Effective...
February 9, 2012 — Boston Scientific announced positive results from three studies of the WallFlex enteral stent systems, a family of self-expanding metal...
Toshiba Installs First Aplio 500 Ultrasound System at...
February 9, 2012 — To enhance the diagnostic capabilities of ultrasound and improve patient care, Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Mich., installed the first...
IsoRay Applauds Cleveland Clinic Prostate Study Conclusions...
February 9, 2012 — IsoRay Inc., a medical technology company with specialty in seed brachytherapy and medical radioisotope applications, said that the findings...
This CT scan of a porcupine helped show zoo keepers why a tooth extraction would
First U.S. Zoo Begins Using 3-D Imaging Technology in...
February 9, 2012 – A 3-D view does more than make for exciting movies in a theater; it can also improve the care of animals. The Chicago Zoological Society’s (...