BioWorld MedTech

Jan. 4, 2012

TransEnterix develops laparoscopic vessel sealer, stapler for Spider

Surgeons should be getting a couple new tools to be excited about in the not-too-distant future a flexible vessel sealer and a flexible stapler from TransEnterix (Research Triangle Park, North Carolina). Read More

Med-tech took a beating in 2011; but will 2012 be any better?

Report from Europe: SeptRx reports completing initial enrollment for InterSEPT trial

ASH 2011: Imaging modailities' role in hemotology greatly reduced

Financings roundup: Uptake raises $35 million; eyes InterVapor approval

Deals roundup: Accelrys buys VelQuest for $35 million in cash

Agreements/contracts: Radisphere to partner with Northeast Regional Medical

Patent watch: DR Systems obtains imaging display patent from USPTO

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Welch Allyn president/CEO Shimer to retire at end of year

HIT roundup: AAPHC using eClinicalWorks EHR across 14 locations

MDD's Oncology Extra

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‘Detargeted’ targeted gene therapy improves activity in Pompe

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A new strategy aims to improve gene therapy for Pompe disease by optimizing both the genetic component that restores the function of a deficient lysosomal enzyme...

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern

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The threat posed by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has intensified, with the confirmation that it is caused by the Bundibugyo species of...

Nxera Pharma prepares and tests new GPR17 antagonists

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Nxera Pharma UK Ltd. has identified new uracil nucleotide/cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (GPR17; P2Y-Like) antagonists potentially useful for the treatment of...