April 7, 2008 - The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS), a joint educational program from the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS), has received a $1.8 million grant from Covidien to launch The Covidien Educational Fund.

April 7, 2008 - In a recent survey commissioned by Jackson & Coker, 60 percent of physicians polled predicted a dramatic wait time for medical procedures as part of any major overhaul of healthcare delivery in the U.S.

The survey, entitled “2008 Healthcare Professionals’ Opinions on Presidential Health Plans,” was sent to thousands of physicians in all major specialties during March, with over 1,000 physicians and health professionals responding.

April 7, 2008 - iCAD Inc.’s SecondLook Digital Computer-Aided Detection system for mammography received FDA approval for sale with Fujifilm's Computed Radiography for Mammography (FCRm) systems.

SecondLook Digital for FCRm is one of the first CAD products approved and available in the U.S. for use with computer radiography (CR).

ScImage’s multidepartment PACS and workflow management solutions address the needs of one department or an entire healthcare enterprise.

The Gateway Standard Edition is a multipurpose DICOM workstation specially designed to enable quick and easy exam quality control, image distribution and DICOM archiving. Its wide range of options such as documents scanning, film digitizing support, DICOM printing and frame grabbing make it an ideal solution for all front and back office tasks, said RamSoft.

The Amsco V-PROTM 1 Low Temperature Sterilization System is designed to simplify clinicians' lives by improving productivity and minimizing disruptions.

The Steris system utilizes VHP technology (Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide) and can quickly process large volumes of heat and moisture sensitive devices.

FoxFury recently released the lightweight TX-2 clip light, which is designed specifically for medical professionals, aiding patient identification and evaluation in dim light conditions.

The TX-2 securely clips to most surfaces, particularly a pocket, clipboard or epaulet. It has two LEDs and two mode functions so it can shift from a tight one ultra bright LED beam, to increased light intensity with a tap of the switch.

The TX-2 is available in black and gray. The gray version has a timer that automatically powers off after 4.5 minutes of continuous use.

April 4, 2008 – Masimo said yesterday the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) approval of its PVI measurement for the Japanese market.

April 4, 2008 – FoxFury recently released the lightweight TX-2 clip light, which is designed specifically for medical professionals, aiding patient identification and evaluation in dim light conditions.

The TX-2 securely clips to most surfaces, particularly a pocket, clipboard or epaulet. It has two LEDs and two mode functions so it can shift from a tight one ultra bright LED beam, to increased light intensity with a tap of the switch.

April 4, 2008 - SurgiQuest Inc. today announced the first true single port laparoscopic procedure utilizing the AirSeal access system.

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