This convenient, point-of-care (POC), handheld device analyzes a finger prick sample of blood for creatinine levels—an important indicator of a patient’s renal function. The test can be performed in the imaging suite, with results available in as little as 30 seconds. Evaluating a patient’s kidney function can help determine their ability to safely receive IV contrast prior to CT and MR imaging—an important precaution especially for patients with risk factors such as diabetes, known kidney impairment, and advanced age.

Masimo announced the launch of Masimo Patient SafetyNet, a new remote monitoring and clinician notification system at the 2007 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California October 13-17, 2007.

October 22, 2007 — SenoRx Inc. recently announced it received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its SenoSonix System, an integration of its EnCor breast biopsy system with an ultrasound imaging system.

The device incorporates SenoRx's proprietary EnCor vacuum-assisted biopsy technologies with an ultrasound system developed and sold by Ultrasonix Medical Corp.

October 22, 2007 — Hologic Inc. and Aurora Imaging Technology Inc. have paired their products for MRI-guided breast biopsy to enable better access to those suspicious areas identified for diagnostic biopsy.

The Suros needle guide insert fits to the Aurora rotating needle guide arm, reportedly allowing for full compatibility of the Suros ATEC MRI breast biopsy device with the Aurora 1.5T Dedicated Breast MRI System.

October 22, 2007 - Lucid Inc.’s VivaNet telemedicine server and its VivaScope confocal imager allows dermatologists to share, review and diagnose noninvasive digital images of skin cells via the Internet.

The technology, which relies on using special microscopes to digitally image a patient’s skin, may bypass the need to surgically biopsy many patients. VivaScope imaging sessions reportedly require only 5 to 10 minutes of a physician’s assistant’s time.

October 22, 2007 - Cianna Medical recently announced that 100 patients have been treated with the SAVI applicator, a single-entry, multi-catheter applicator that delivers radiation therapy as part of breast conservation therapy.

October 22, 2007 - The spread of a potentially life-threatening, antibiotic-resistant staph germ that is responsible for more deaths in the United States each year than the AIDS virus, recently prompted the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) to launch an education initiative aimed at protecting the public against the further spread of infection.

October 22, 2007 - Pioneer Surgical Technology today announced the U.S. market availability of its CLARITY Posterior Retractor System, developed to help meet the challenge of reducing operating room time and improving patient outcomes.

October 22, 2007 - Health benefits company WellPoint Inc. and Zagat Survey LLC today announced the upcoming launch of a new online survey tool that will allow consumers to share their physician experiences with others.

WellPoint will begin to offer the online tool using the Zagat approach to select members in its Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield licensed subsidiaries in January 2008.

October 19, 2007 - Healthcare virtual reality (VR) applications have experienced double-digit growth both worldwide and in the U.S. since the turn of the century, and the 2010 U.S. market for virtual reality in surgery, medical education, therapy and other areas is expected to grow to $290 million, according to “Virtual Reality Market in the U.S. Healthcare Sector: Markets for Remote Surgery, 3D Modeling, Pain Distraction and Other Applications,” a new report from life science research firm Kalorama Information.

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