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December 2003 (Subscribers Only:
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Reversing the Effects of Arrhythmia
Peripheral Stents: An Often Chronic Opportunity
MedMarket Outlook: Medtech Innovation: Hedging the Bet
Biotechnology Update: Toward 3-Dimensional Tissue
Engineering
Early Stage Companies
 Vertebral
Defect Device 510(k)—Spineology
Minimally
Invasive Breast Biopsy—Neothermia
Imprinted
Polymers in Gastrointestinal Drugs, Sensors—Semorex
Online
Only: Nanoparticle-Delivered Paclitaxel for Cancer—American
Pharmaceutical Partners
Early
Stage Company Financings: CardioMEMS, Chronogen, InatroQuest, Intercell
AG, Neuroscience Solutions, Sanarus Medical, Sicel Technologies,
T-cellic A/S
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Nanotech
Bill Increases Federal Funding
Self-Assembly
Enhances Miniaturization of Semiconductors
Cardiologists'
Share of Imaging Services Growing
Leading Clinical Edge
Progress
Made With Microneedles for Painless Drug Delivery
Genes
Impact the Severity of Heart Failure
Blood
Substitute Shows Promise for Emergency Use
MRI
Useful in Predicting Future Memory Decline
Harvard
Researcher Studies Nanoscale Laser Surgery
Online
Only: New MR Tool May Provide Earlier MS Diagnosis
New
Tool Predicts Likelihood of Additional Nodal Metastases
Stem
Cells Used to Make Tissue-Engineered Joint
Developments
Biogen,
Idec Pharmaceutical Complete Merger
Genzyme
Announces Gene Therapy Trial Results
Boston
Scientific's Drug-Eluting Stent Gets FDA OK
Biotronik
Seeks Launch of New Drug-Eluting Stent System
Medtronic
Begins Thoracic Stent Graft Study in U.S.
Medtronic
Awarded CE Mark for Ablation System
Arrow
International Receives CE Mark for LVAS
St.
Jude's ICD Receives FDA Approval
CONMED
Files Suit Against Johnson & Johnson
iCAD,
CADx Systems to Merge
Biophan,
Boston Scientific Join Forces
FDA
Approves Kodak's New Mammography CAD
Closure
Medical Begins Study for Vascular Sealant
iCAD
Gets FDA Approval for Breast Cancer Detection System
Medtronic
to Acquire Vertelink
November 2003 (Subscribers Only:
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Ultrasonic Surgical Systems Gaining Ground
Trends in Telemedicine
MedMarket Outlook: Cardiotherapeutics—From
Complex to More Complex
Biotechnology Update: New Nanoscale Biomolecular
Motor Powered by Viral Protein
Early Stage Companies
Early
Stage Company Financings: 3F Therapeutics, Altiva, ArthroSurface,
Conor Medsystems, Converge Medical, LipoScience, OmniSonics Medical
Technologies, Quotient Diagnostics
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Recent
Gastric Bypass Death Not a Market Barrier
Leading Clinical Edge
New
Microfluidic Devices Use Principles of Electronic Integration
Re-engineered
Blood Vessels Used for Bypass Surgery
Respiratory-Pacing
Device Helps Heart Failure Patients
Study
Demonstrates Laser Therapy Helps Acne Sufferers
Vital
Sign Device Improves Resuscitation Monitoring
New
Combination Therapy Shrinks Liver Tumors
Study
Identifies Stem Cells in Artery Wall
Developments
Guidant
Earns FDA Approval for Expanded Defibrillator Use
Digital
Pacemaker Receives FDA Approval
AbioCor
Implantable Heart Gains HUD Status
Abbott
Acquires Integrated Vascular Systems
Medicare
Expands Coverage of Thoratec’s Heart Pump
Biosensors
and X-Cell Medical Form New Stent Company
World’s
Smallest Glucose Meter Now Available
GE
Purchases Amersham
Computer
Network Could Bring Digital Mammography to Forefront
Siemens
Enters the Particle Therapy Market
Varian
Medical to Acquire Zmed
Excimer
Laser Approved for Myopia, Hyperopia
TEI
Receives 510(k) Clearance for Skin Wound Treatment
October 2003 (Subscribers Only:
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Embolic Protection Gains Momentum
Diabetes Devices: An Energized Market
MedMarket Outlook: Growth Prospects for the Long
Haul
Biotechnology Update: Antioxidants Extend Brain
Cell Life, Hold Promise as Implant Coatings
Early Stage Companies
Encapsulated
Porcine Islet Cells Normalize Glucose—MicroIslet
Electrosurgical
Biopsy and Excision Patent Suit—Neothermia vs. Rubicor Medical
Hemostatic
Bandage Cleared—Vascular Solutions
Decoy
Therapy for Prevention of Graft Failure—Corgentech
Nanoparticle
Detection of Biomarkers—Nanosphere
Wound
Healing Drug Completes Phase I—RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals
Early
Stage Company Financings
Recent Medtech Startups
Drivers
Bypass
More Cost-Effective Than Stents?
Prostate
Cancer Deaths on the Decline
Leading Clinical Edge
Researchers
Study Repeat Stenting for Re-Narrowed Vessels
Surgeons
Remove, Rebuild Woman’s Heart
Study
Proves Value of Automated External Defibrillators
MRI
Useful in Identifying Spread of Cancer to Bone
Nanolaser
Extends Life-Spans by Analyzing Neuroprotectant Drugs
New
Guideline Suggests MRIs Diagnose MS Faster
New
Method Developed for Revealing Genetic Basis of Cancer
Protein-Detection
Tool Aids in Prostate, Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Accelerated
Radiotherapy Improves Cancer Treatment
Researchers
Receive NIH Grant to Improve Bone Implant Technology
Developments
Large
Scale Biology to Sell Protein
Atrial
Flutter System Receives FDA Approval
FDA
Clears Vascular Architects’ aSpire Stent
Medtronic
Gets FDA Clearance for Stent System
SMART
Stent System Receives FDA Approval
Guidant
Acquires Polymer Technology for Stent Program
Boston
Scientific Teams Up with CryoVascular Systems
Australian
LVAS Patients Improve
TriActiv
System Tested in Carotid Patients
Wireless
ECG Monitoring System Receives FDA Clearance
Baxter
and Cerus Halt Red Blood Cell Clinical Trials
Boston
Scientific Introduces New IVUS System
Neoprobe
Announces Results of Blood Flow Measurement System
FDA
Approves Breast Imaging Technologies
Medtronic
Acquires Rights to Bone Morphogenetic Protein
Medtronic
Sofamor Danek Under Investigation for Kickbacks
Spire
Receives NIH Grant to Develop Implant Coatings
September 2003 (Subscribers Only:
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Biotech's Targeted Cancer Therapies
Securing Soft Tissue is Big Business
MedMarket Outlook: The Compelling Drive for the
Pragmatic, Even
Simple Solution
Biotechnology Update: Monitoring Cardiac Patients
With Spray-on Computers
Early Stage Companies
Tracheal
Stents Implanted Following CE Approval—Alveolus
Bowel
Management Device—Zassi Medical Evolutions
Intravascular
MRI Catheteer Trial—TopSpin Medical
Cardiac
Tissue Adhesion Barrier—MacroPore Biosurgery
Percutaneous
Urology Access—Onset Medical
Atrial
Fibrillation and Flutter Treatment—CryoCor
Surgical
Clamps Patent, Distribution Agreement—Novare Surgical Systems
Early
Stage Company Financings
Recent Medtech Startups
Leading Clinical Edge
Researchers
Use MRI to Identify Plaque
CAT,
PET Scans Detect Early Stage Lung Cancer
New
Imaging System Detects Slight Tissue Changes
Contrast
Digital Mammography Study
MRI
Techniques Used to Distinguish Dementias
Researchers
Study Value of Limited-Field Radiation
New
Lens Replacement Promising for Presbyopia
Oral
Splint Helps Patients With Sleep Apnea
Texas
A&M Develops Collagen-based Wound Sealant
Developments
Human
Cardiomyocytes Transplanted into Rats
MultiCell,
XenoTech Sign Exclusive Distribution Deal
Genzyme
Buys SangStat for $600 Million
Positive
Clinical Results for Drug-Eluting Stents
Edwards
Lifesciences Sues for Patent Infringement
Cardima
Launches Surgical Ablation System
Medtronic
Acquires TransVascular
Medtronic’s
ICD System Gets FDA Approval
Guidant
Boosts Investment in Cardica
Boston
Scientific and Corautus Form Alliance
CardioGenesis
Submits More to FDA on PMR System
Johnson
& Johnson Receives $425 Million Settlement
Aspect
Medical, Datascope Ink Licensing Agreement
Siemens
Sells Life Support Systems to Getinge
Fischer,
Philips Collaborate on Imaging System
CADx
Systems Receives FDA Approval for Digital CAD System
Data
Presented on Breast Cancer Detection Method
Hancock
Jaffe’s Bioprothesis Receives PMA Approval
Boston
Scientific’s Coils Approved for Additional Use
Knee
Implants Withdrawn From Market
Prosthetic
Disc Device Receives Marketing Approval
FzioMed
Presents Data on Adhesion Barrier Gel
Medtronic
Lands Protein Licensing Deal
Abbott
to Spin Off Hospital Products Business
Biotech
Sling for Stress UI Introduced
August 2003 (Subscribers
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Breakthroughs in Tissue-Engineering to Bring Explosive
Growth
The Market for Orthopedic applications in Computer-Aided
Surgery
MedMarket Outlook: Investment Up But Still Risk-Averse
Biotechnology Update: Vascularizing Vital Organs
Early Stage Companies
CE Approval for Temporary Prostatic Stent
RF Vein Ablation Versus Stripping
Transcervical Sterilization
IVS Acquisition or Vulnerable Plague
Early Stage Company Financings
Recent Medtech Startups
Leading Clinical Edge
Detector
Identifies Harmful Pathogens
Hand-Held
Sensor Detects DNA
Stem
Cells Used to Treat Muscular Dystrophy
Ultrasound
Surgery Shrinks Fibroids
Breast
CT Developed for Earlier Detection of Breast Cancer
Digital
3-D Mammograms Used for Breast Cancer Screening
Miniature
“Biolab” Inserted into Silicon Chip
Molecular
Markers May Explain More About Cancer
Radiation
Effective Treatment for Pre-Invasive
Breast
Cancer
Developments
Pfizer
Considers Sale of Pharmacia
More
Biotech Firms File Suit Against Columbia Universty
Artificial
Heart Trials Begin
Guidant
Reintroduces Cobalt Chromium Coronary Stent System
Angiometrx
Metricath Gains Marketing Approval
FDA
Approves New Diabetes Device
FDA
Clears Bowel Disorders Detection System
Angiotech
Enrolls First Patient in European Anti-Adhesion Study
R2,
Stanford Develop Cancer Detection Products
Digital
System Designed for Detection of Lung Cancer
FDA
Grants Expedited Review Status of STAAR Surgical PMA
Zimmer
Holdings Acquires Fixation System
DePuy
Markets Minimally Invasive Bone Marrow Collection Device
ONLINE
ONLY: Teleflex Acquires Genzyme's Cardiothoracic Devices
Business
ONLINE
ONLY: CryoCath Receives CE Mark for Cardiac Ischemia Treatment
ONLINE
ONLY: Medicare Delays Decision on LVAD Destination Therapy
Coverage
ONLINE
ONLY: Preclinical Trials to Start for SmartPill
ONLINE
ONLY: Results Announced of Renal and Pedal MRA Studies
ONLINE
ONLY: Simulation System Created for Physician Training
ONLINE
ONLY: FDA Approves New Fusion Implant
ONLINE
ONLY: Pain Treatment Pump Introduced in Europe
July 2003 (Subscribers
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Stents Gaining Ground in Peripheral Applications
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Undaunted
MedMarket Outlook: Where is Technology Headed?
Biotechnology Update: Can Biological Understanding
Lead to Better Tissue Repair?
Drivers
Biotech
Market Strength Escalates
Plasma Business in Decline
Early Stage Companies
Medical Imaging Software
Embolic Protection
Thrombus
Management
Early Stage Company Financings
Recent Medtech Startups
Leading Clinical Edge
“Pumpless
Pump” Promises to Help Diabetics
Progress
Made in Noninvasive Optical Biopsies
MRI
Detects Dangerous Plaque
Endograft
Helps Prevent Deaths from Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Radiofrequency
Combined with Chemotherapy Destroys Tumors
Nanotechnology
Technique Could Create New Organs
Bioreactor
Helps Acute Liver Failure Patients
MRI
Accurately Measures Breast Cancer
Treatment
Response
Researchers
Team up to Develop “Intelligent” Implants
Tissue-Engineered
Bone Speeds up Healing
Developments
Idec,
Biogen Merge to Create No. 3 Biotech Firm
Transplanted
Stem Cell Used to Re-Grow Heart Muscle
FDA
Issues 510(k) Approval for Diagnostic Electrocardiograph
Guidant
to Acquire Device for Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
i-STAT
Submits 510(k) for Troponin Test
Gel
Prohibits Post-Surgical Adhesion Reformation
Surgical
Robot Attracts $7 Mln
Digital
System Provides Full Body Scan in 13 Seconds
SEC
Subpoenas Fischer Imaging; President/CEO Steps Down
GE,
Cytogen Form Alliance
Remon
Medical Introduces New Device for AAA Repair
Eunoe
Completes $40 Million Private Placement
Merger
Company to Develop Bone Substitutes
Medtronic
Launches System for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
June 2003 (Subscribers
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Growth in ICDs Drives the Cardiac Rhythm Market
Efforts Abound to Bring New Heart Failure Therapies to the Front
Lines
MedMarket Outlook: Complex Therapies for a Complex Organism
Drivers: Growth in Outpatient Procedures and
Costs
Biotechnology Update: A Biological Basis for
Back Treatment
Early Stage Companies
Early
Detection of Lung Cancer
Patent
Foramen Ovale Device Trial; Patent Ductus Arteriosus Occluder
Approval
First
Bio-Engineered Coronary Stent Implanted
Pulmonary
Stenting
Recent Medtech Start-ups
Leading Clinical Edge
MDCT
Preferable in Depicting Spine Fractures
Nanofiber
DNA Micro-Injection Technique Developed
Bone
Marrow Stem Cells May Help Treat Damaged Livers
MRI
May Detect Missed Breast Cancers in High-Risk Women
Role
of TOB Gene in Cancer Studied
Retinal
Prosthesis Trial Completes First Phase of Testing
Relationship
between Abnormal Immune Response and Glaucoma Studied
Scientists
Study Painless Bone Substitute Graft
Developments
Guidant
Pleads Guilty, Pays $92 Mln
Decreased
Deaths with OPCAB
New
Artificial Cornea Shows Promise
FDA
Clears Therics Bone Graft Substitute
May 2003 (Subscribers
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Less Invasive Innovations in Female Stress Incontinence
Neurosurgery Sees Growth in Image-Guided Systems
MedMarket Outlook: The Cost of Innovation
Biotechnology Update: Stem Cell Debate Rages,
Research Progresses
Drivers: Biotech Markets Worldwide Rebound
Early Stage Companies
VasClip
Vasectomy Alternative Approved
Chronic
Total Occlusion Catheter
GERD
Device Receives Approval
Recent Medtech Start-ups
Leading Clinical Edge
New
Imaging Technique Shows Mobilization of Cells for Immune Response
DNA
Chip Detects Harmful Pathogens
Stem
Cells Improve Severe Ischemic Heart Failure
Researchers
Study Molecular Structure Involved with Heart Disease
"Contact
Lens" Glucose Sensor Developed
Gene
Therapy Cures Diabetes in Mice
Nanodevice
Targets Defective Genes
Undergraduate
Creates Nanofilter for "Laboratory of the Future"
New
Laser Technology Improves Vision
Developments
Testing
for Biological Pathogens
Drug-Eluting
Stent Wins Approval
Study
Begins for Stent with Side Branch Access
Stent-Graft
System Approved
Line
of Vascular Access Grafts Expanded
New
Cataract Removal System
Medication
Management System in the Works
Oximetric
Forehead Monitor Cleared
Noninvasive
Real-Time Blood Pressure Monitoring
Implantable
Device for Incontinence Uses Micro Battery
Antimicrobial
Silver Hydrogel Reduces Infection
Burn
Matrix Released for Distribution
April 2003 (Subscribers
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Drug-Eluting Stent Makers Race Toward Market Entry
Competition Intense in Robotics, Bariatric Surgery
MedMarket Outlook: Healthcare Investment on the Uptick,
but Still Tight
Drivers: New Doctors to Spur New Technology
Early Stage Companies
Hemostatic
Sponge
Cardiac
Cryoablation
Coronary
Stent in Bifurcated Lesions
Embolic
Protection
CABG
Anastomosis Device
Diagnosis/Treatment
of Vulnerable Plaque
Recent Medtech Start-ups
Deals
Leading Clinical Edge
Atherosclerosis
Linked to Blood Clots
Diagnostic
Catheterization Could Cause Stroke
Antibacterial
Varnish
New
Nanobiosensors Detect DNA Sequences
Nanoplug
Detects Blood Glucose Levels
Liquid
Manipulated with Heat
Microfluidic
Fuel Cells Power Implants
Carbon
Nanotubes Form Neuro-Type Web
Direct
Injection of Urokinase Shrinks Clots
MRI
Shows Early Tumor Response
New
Contact Lenses Deliver Medication
Developments
Improved
LVAS Approved for Destination Therapy
Nonsurgical
Replacement of Heart Valves
FDA
Recommends Approval of AAA Stent
New
High-Resolution Ultrasound System
Minimally
Invasive Treatment of Uterine Fibroids
Noninvasive
Blood Flow Monitor
Surgical
Simulation
March 2003 (subscribers
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or HTML)
Surgical Securement--Technologies Address Rising Need
Demand Increases for MIS Joint Replacement
MedMarket Outlook: Seven Medtech Vital Sciences
Drivers
Medicare
Covers Deep Brain Stimulation
National
Healthcare Spending to Outpace Economic Growth Long-Term
Medicare
Boosts Physician Payment Rates for 2003
Early Stage Companies
Ultrasonic
Ablation
Knotless
Tissue-to-Bone Suture
Spinal
Repair
Post-Surgical
Adhesion Prevention
Thrombolysis
Recent Medtech Start-ups
Deals
Leading Clinical Edge
Genetic
Splicing Manipulated
RNA
Interference Sets Level of Gene Activity
A
Causing Factor of Heart Failure Found
Rapid
Plague Detection
RNA
Molecules Can Form a Nano-Motor
3-D
Battery Design Could Power MEMS Devices
Artificial
Hippocampus to be Tested
Nerve
Regeneration With Polymer Films
Tomography
Method Reveals Retinal Flow Dynamics
Dopamine
Plays a Role in Visual Disturbances
Bandages
Mimic Natural Healing Process
Developments
Cook
and Purdue Settle Dispute Over Bioscaffolds
Abbott,
Boston Scientific Launch Drug-Eluting Stents in Europe
Cobalt
Alloy Stent Launched in Europe
Lab
Test Rules Out Heart Attack
Perforation
Risk Greater with Colonoscopy
Intuitive
Surgical and Computer Motion Agree to Merge
HydroDrive
Surgical Device Receives Key Patent
Hospital-to-Hospital
Telerobotics Surgery Performed
Portable
Digital Radiography System Cleared
Endovascular
Cooling System Shows Promise
Routine
Use of Cardiotocography Unjustified
Spinal
Fusion Alternative Makes U.S. Debut
Blood
Substitutes to Enter Human Trials
Study
Begins for Drug-Eluting Renal Stent
February 2003 (Subscribers
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Wound Management Innovations
Advances in Heart Valve Replacements
MedMarket Outlook
More
Transparency at the FDA
Milestones
in the Artificial Heart Field
Benefits
to Medicine on Hold with the Space Shuttle
Drivers
Research
to Combine Molecular Medicine and Biomedical Engineering
The
Ever-Shrinking Medicare Market
Early Stage Companies
Bone
Densitometry
Surgical
Debridement
Spinal
Implant Distribution
Artificial
Liver Trial
Sutureless
Anastomosis Developments
Endovascular
Hypothermia
Embolectomy
Cervical
Allograft
Early
Stage Company Financings
Recent Medtech Start-ups
Deals
Leading Clinical Edge
Tr1
Immune Cells Grown
Human
Heart Tissue Created
Artery-Hardening
Enzyme Found
Amino
Acid Breakdown Related to Coronary Disease
Post-angioplasty
Recovery Hindered by Protein Deficit
Microtomography
Reveals Limb Regeneration
Intracoronary
Gamma Radiation for In-Stent Restenosis
Liver
Cells Converted to Pancreas
In
Vitro Human Neurons Created From Bone Marrow
Preventing
Amyloid Disease
Topical
Oxygen Aids Wound Healing
Developments
On-Pump
Versus Off-Pump CABG in Low-Risk Patients
Acoustic
System for Heart Murmurs Gets a Boost
MRI
Excels at Diagnosis Chest Pain
Implantable
Defibrillator Receives CE Mark
Cordis
Sues Boston Scientific; Paclitaxel Stent Gets CE Mark
Data
Released for Sirolimus-Coated Stent
Development
of Continuous Glucose Monitor Resumed
AAA
Stent Developments
RFA
Versus Cryosurgery
Hip
Replacement Approved
January 2003 (Subscribers
Only: PDF)
The State of Medical Biotechnology
Cardiac Applications Leading CT Imaging Market
MedMarket Outlook: The Coming Boom of Vascular Medicine
Drivers: HMO Profits Up, Cost Increases Expected
Early Stage Companies
Dural
Sealant
Deep
Vein Thrombosis
Tissue-Engineered
Blood Vessel
Early
Stage Company Financings
Recent Medtech Start-ups
Deals
Leading Clinical Edge
Silkworms
Produce Recombinant Human Protein
Cancer
and Stem Cells Use Same Protein
In
Vivo Imaging of Estrogen Receptors
Select
Blood Cells Switch Identity
Angioplasty
Outperforms Drugs After Heart Attack
Molecular
Trigger Linked to Heart Failure
CMV
Linked to Heart Attack
CT
Scan Endangers Lung Injury Patients
Nanoparticle
Electrophoresis
Quantum
Dots Used to Label Live Cells
Human
Kidneys Grown in Mice
New
Testing Method for Parkinson's-Type Disease
Chemo
Delivery Via Molecular "Capsules"
Photoreceptors
Drive Pupil Reaction
Laser
Shoots Streams of Cells
Developments
Guidant-Cook
Deal Collapses
New
ICDs Launched
Pacemakers
Approved
Carotid
Artery Stent Trial Progresses
Study
Results in for Paclitaxel Vascular Wrap
Heart-Assist
Pump
Patient
Granted for AAA Catheter
Less
Invasive Hernia Patch
First
Antibacterial Suture Approved
Renal
Arterial Stent FDA Approved
PDA
Programmer for Implantable Devices
Soft
Tissue Anchor Under Research
Computer
Assistance for Orthopedic Surgery
Hydrogel
Dressing Received FDA Approval
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