Now, implant warns of impending heart attack
April 15th, 2012 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 15 (IANS) A medical implant can warn users about a potential heart attack through a combination of vibrations, tones and visual signs and save lives, says a study.
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Indian device for cancer treatment gets EU certification
August 19th, 2009 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Aug 19 (IANS) Cytotron, a device developed by the city-based medical technology firm Scalene Cybernetics for treatment of cancer and osteoarthritis, has received the European Union (EU) certification from Underwriters Laboratories, ... Read more...
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Brit plastic surgeons warn women about risks from breast enlargements
June 8th, 2009 - 3:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 8 (ANI): Brit plastic surgeons have warned women that the cosmetic fillers used for breast enlargements could prove to be risky for them.According to the poll for the British ... Read more...
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Brain-scanning process may pave way for new epilepsy treatments
May 20th, 2009 - 12:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 20 (ANI): A new brain-scanning process developed by a University of Minnesota researcher may pave the way for new treatments of epilepsy.Developed by Bin He UM McKnight professor and Director ... Read more...
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Over-the-counter device lowers BP in diabetics
March 10th, 2009 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): Using a medical device called RESPeRATE 15 minutes a day can significantly lower blood pressure in non-insulin dependent diabetics, according to a new study.This study reinforces nine ... Read more...
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Even pacemakers can be hacked
July 16th, 2008 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
Chicago, July 16 (ANI): A Harvard cardiologist has warned that even pacemakers small machines that are implanted in the chest to keep ailing hearts beating steadily can be hacked.Dr. William ... Read more...
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Medtronic announces opening of the first centre of excellence for device implantation in South Asia
April 21st, 2008 - 11:45 pm ICT by admin
Hyderabad, April 21 (IANS) Medtronic Inc, a US-based global leader in medical technology, Monday announced opening of the first centre of excellence for device implantation in South Asia in collaboration with Care ... Read more...
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Essel Propack acquires US medical devices company
April 1st, 2008 - 8:04 pm ICT by admin
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Essel Propack Ltd, the world's largest manufacturer of laminated tubes, has acquired US-based Catheter and Disposables Technology (CDT), a supplier of specialized medical disposable devices. CDT, based in ... Read more...
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