VNS Therapy

0 reviews

May 27 2010 - Cyberonics, Inc. announced the results of a multicenter, double-blind, randomized dosing study which showed a consistent, sustained and clinically meaningful decrease in depression symptoms across all treatment groups as measured by multiple validated depression assessment scales. Four physician-rated depression scales and one patient-rated depression scale used in thi ...
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HeartMate II® Left Ventricular Assist Device

3 reviews

6101 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, California, 94588, USA

June 2011: Results are in for a post FDA approval study on survival rates for patients using continuous flow LVAD as a bridge to heart transplantation. Outcomes were excellent with 91% of HeartMate II patients achieving positive outcomes of transplant, cardiac recovery or ongoing LVAD support at 6 months. Kaplan-Meier survival for HeartMate II patients at one year was 85% and q ...
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Botox®

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Botox was the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedure performed in 2011 with 2,619,739 procedures completed in the US. It has the effect of temporarily erasing wrinkles of expression located on the forehead or wrinkles of the nose and so called crow’s feet. It works by temporarily paralyzing muscles that contract causing the wrinkles.   Botox is made by Allergan. Since ...
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GentleLASE 755 nm alexandrite laser

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The GentleLASE is made by Candela. It's capable of permanent hair reduction on all skin types. This laser has a 'Dynamic Cooling Device' (DCD™) to allow for a more comfortable and safe treatment. For hair permanent hair reduction, typically three to six sessions are required at 6 week intervals. The GentleLASE is also capable of treating pigmented vascular lesions a ...
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XOS 2

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USA

Raytheon’s second-generation exoskeleton (XOS 2), essentially a wearable robotics suit, was unveiled for the first time recently during an event at the company’s Salt Lake City research facility. XOS 2 is lighter, stronger and faster than its predecessor, yet it uses 50 percent less power, and its new design makes it more resistant to the environment. The wearable robotics suit is ...
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Organovo Bio-Printer

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Organovo is a regenerative medicine company focused on delivering breakthrough human tissue printing technology and creating tissue on demand for research and surgical applications. The company's NovoGen three-dimensional printing technology is a platform that works across all tissue and cell types. Organovo is helping physicians and researchers fulfill the promise of regenerative m ...
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i-LIMB Pulse

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The i-LIMB Pulse is so called because it uses a pulsing technology to provide increasing and controllable grip strength to each individual digit. When the hand closes on an object, the user has the option to use a pulsing effect to apply additional grip force, allowing the hand to grip objects very tightly. Touch Bionics says this increased grip strength is good for applying greate ...
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CO2RE CO2 Resurfacing System

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The CO2RE product was developed by Inlight Inc., San-Diego, California. which was acquired by Syneron of Israel at the end of 2008. There are seven different treatment modes - four fractional ablative treatments, a traditional resurfacing mode, and two excision modes. CO2RE is a versatile fractional CO2 system that enables precise targeting and effective treatment of the skin’s surf ...
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Wireless Body™ platform

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The "Wireless Body" is an integrated, implantable chip system, initially designed for diabetes management. The "Wireless Body" is designed to enhance the management of diabetes by allowing disease management systems to communicate with each other and deliver solutions to patients seamlessly, enhancing the ability to deliver personalized medical solutions wirelessly. In Jan 2011 the ...
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Straumann Implants

3 reviews

In March 2011 Straumann’s Bone Level Implant recieved regulatory approval in Japan. This means that Straumann is now able to offer its complete range of soft tissue and bone level implants to customers in Japan. Its also available in all other major implant markets.   The Straumann Implant system is comprised of several products.   The Straumann® Bone Level implant provides a so ...
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