Something as easy as adding more spinach, kale, collards and mustard greens to the diet could help slow cognitive decline, according to new research from Rush University Medical Centre in Chicago. The study, which was presented at the ...
US global workwear brand Dickies has launched its medical & healthcare uniforms & footwear lines in India and is a part of the first phase of operations of the company in India. “As the medical and healthcare industry in India ...
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Micropacemaker is but another example of the how the trend of miniaturization is gaining momentum in healthcare. As medical devices become tinier, they may help the tiniest patients. The FDA has given humanitarian approval to the ...
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With a rise in the availability of sit-stand desks, recliner chairs and adjustable beds, motorised furniture has become increasingly common, but the use of mechanisms and electrical components in furniture brings with it requirements and ...
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Posted in Medical Device Business by Chris Newmarker on April 3, 2015 Robert Cascella was previously CEO of Hologic. He joins Philips as the Dutch multinational increasingly focuses on what it calls HealthTech. Robert Cascella, who ...
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Medtronic made no admission of guilt in the settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, which claimed Medtronic misled the military about the origin of its medical devices. Chris Newmarker Medtronic will pay $4.4 million to settle a ...
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In its recently updated roadmap document (first published in 2011, and last updated in 2013), the Joint European Platform for Photonic Integration of Components and Circuits (JePPIX) predicts a €1bn market size for PIC-enabled products ...
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Marlborough, MA–based medical device company seeks to lead Endoscopic Ultrasound business with Xlumena purchase. Boston Scientific is spending an initial $62.5 million to acquire San Diego–based Xlumena and its Endoscopic ...
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Global consumption of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) used in night-vision imaging system (NVIS)-compatible illumination (lighting) in non-civilian applications, such as military, law enforcement, emergency medical services (EMS) etc, will ...
As of 1 April 2015, Oeko-Tex has revised requirements applicable for the certification of environmentally friendly and socially responsible production facilities in accordance with STeP by Oeko-Tex. “In the future, production sites ...
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Energized by growing demand for power supplies, hybrid and electric vehicles, photovoltaic (PV) inverters and other established applications, the emerging global market for silicon carbide and gallium nitride power semiconductors will grow ...
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A manufacturing-related reorganization is hoped to boost efficiency for the orthopedic and surgical device firm. Surgical instrument and orthopedic implant maker Symmetry Medical (Warsaw, IN) has announced plans to boost its manufacturing ...
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New Market Research Reports Title “Global Specialty Polymers Market Analysis Size and Segment Forecasts to 2020” Has Been Added to GrandViewResearch.com Report Database Specialty polymers market is expected to witness ...
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An independent investigation, overseen by NuVasive’s board, found Alex Lukianov had not complied with certain company expense reimbursement and personnel policies. NuVasive’s CEO has resigned from the company after an ...
Symplicity Spyral Multi-electrode Renal Denervation Catheter (Image courtesy of Medtronic) The medtech giant isn’t giving up yet on renal denervation, if a new announcement is any indication. Chris Newmarker Medtronic is ...
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