April 26, 2007 - NeuroArm, a new image-guided surgical robotic system developed by neurosurgeon Garnette Sutherland, M.D., and his team at the University of Calgary/Calgary Health Region, aims to revolutionize neurosurgery with the world’s first MRI-compatible surgical robot.

April 26, 2007 - VISICU Inc., a healthcare information technology and clinical solutions company, has been named Innovator of the Year by the steering committee of the Innovation 2007 conference for chief executive officers.

April 25. 2007 - Siemens Medical Solutions has expanded its molecular imaging research collaboration with The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, with the establishment of a preclinical research center dedicated to the development of new, targeted biomarkers that may help detect cancers earlier, better visualize cancers at the molecular level and provide more effective, tailored therapies.

In a study conducted at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center researchers found that electromagnetic (EM) breast imaging increased in image contrast when comparing abnormal (benign and malignant) and normal breast tissue.

April 25, 2007 - Medtronic Inc. recently announced it will acquire the O-arm imaging system assets of Breakaway Imaging LLC, to expand the adoption of minimally invasive spine surgery and open the possibility for novel therapies.

April 25, 2007 - WellStar Kennestone Hospital and The Breast Center, Marietta, GA, announced today it has completed treatment on its first breast cancer patient using Xoft Inc.’s Axxent, an electronic brachytherapy system designed to help reduce recurrence of breast cancer.

The Axxent uses a miniaturized X-ray source that can reportedly deliver localized and targeted radiation treatment in virtually any clinical setting under the supervision of a radiation oncologist.

April 25, 2007 - BD Diagnostics, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), has submitted to the FDA the first assay for the rapid and simultaneous identification of methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from patients with positive blood cultures.

This assay will enable physicians to implement the right treatment at the right time for patients with bloodstream infections, transforming patient care and significantly reducing healthcare costs.

April 25, 2007 - Medical device maker Medtronic Inc. said it plans to buy the O-arm imaging assets of privately-held Breakaway Imaging LLC for an undisclosed amount.

Medtronic said the technology — which provides complete multidimensional surgical imaging in real-time — is essential to image-guided surgery, and will further the adoption of minimally invasive spine surgeries and other novel therapies.

April 25, 2007 - Mazor Surgical Technologies, developer and manufacturer of image-based surgical positioning systems, introduced a new SpineAssist application to enable precise placement of thoracic spinal implants, designed to address the approximately 20 percent misplacement rate for thoracic screws.

April 25, 2007 - Alpharma Inc., a global specialty pharmaceutical company, announced that it has received FDA clearance for the KADIAN 10mg strength capsule. The company expects to launch this new dosage strength in 2007.

This is the second FDA approval for a KADIAN line extension in 2007. In March, the company received FDA approval for a 200mg dosage strength which was launched in April 2007. KADIAN is Alpharma's branded extended release morphine sulfate product and is currently marketed in 20mg, 30mg, 50mg, 60mg, 80mg, 100mg and 200mg dosage strengths.

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