Pilot Program Cuts Time for Clinicians to Obtain Supplies Nearly in Half DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 24, 2013 — Cardinal Health today unveiled its 2-Bin Kanban solution, an innovative approach to inventory management, at the Fall IDN Summit and Reverse Expo in Phoenix. The Cardinal Health 2-Bin Kanban solution combines principles of the Lean Six Sigma […]
Learning and Innovation Center (LINC) to draw thousands to Atlanta ATLANTA, Sept. 23 – Elekta will unveil a state-of-the-art learning center at its North American headquarters, in conjunction with the 55th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) being held in Atlanta. The Learning and Innovation Center (LINC) is expected to draw […]
ATLANTA, US, September 23 – Elekta’s strategy to be number one in the radiation therapy industry is built on developing advanced products, software and services, which will continue to drive strong growth, according to President and CEO, Tomas Puusepp. He spoke today at the Elekta Capital Markets Day in Atlanta, Georgia during the 55th Annual […]
Offers Surgeons Enhanced Imaging During Minimally Invasive Robotic-Assisted Procedures SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 23, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISRG), the global leader in minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, today announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for expanded use of its da Vinci® Fluorescence Imaging Vision System (Firefly™) for the da Vinci® Surgical System. Firefly imaging can now be used during gallbladder surgery. The Firefly Fluorescence Imaging Vision System enables surgeons to use […]
Princeton, New Jersey, September 23, 2013 – Sandoz today announced the US launch of azacitidine for injection, an authorized generic version of Celgene’s VIDAZA®. Azacitidine for injection is indicated to treat myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a bone marrow disease formerly known as pre-leukemia.1 “Sandoz is pleased to make this affordable, high-quality oncology product available to patients […]
Holzkirchen, September 23, 2013 – Sandoz announced today the launch of SurePal™, a new delivery device to optimize the simplicity and security of administering Omnitrope® human growth hormone for patients, their physicians and care givers. SurePal has been CE marked in accordance with European Union (EU) laws on medical devices. The device is now available for […]
Study result signals potential kidney benefit with RLX030;1 future studies will further explore this impact Kidney dysfunction affects approximately 30 percent of US heart failure patients and is associated with worse prognosis of these patients2 Data presented at a late-breaking session at the 17th annual Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) Scientific Meeting in Orlando, […]
Accuray to Showcase Clinical Utilization and Adoption of its Latest Advanced Product Platforms at ASTRO 2013 World’s Largest Annual Gathering of the Radiation Oncology Community Provides Multiple Opportunities to Learn about the CyberKnife® M6™ Series and the TomoTherapy® H™ Series Systems SUNNYVALE, Calif., September 22, 2013 and ASTRO 2013 (Atlanta)– Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY) announced today […]
Accuracy accelerated. Monaco is a complete treatment planning system featuring a new workflow and system architecture designed to improve processing speed and enhance planning productivity. Monaco features the accuracy of Monte Carlo plus the speed of the Collapsed Cone algorithms to help clinicians plan for their patients. Greater confidence to deliver the right dose to […]
What is Esteya®? A new approach for high precision skin cancer treatment. SOURCE: Elekta