In a recent issue of “Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions”, researchers at the University of Colorado (Aurora) report on the use of rotational angiography to produce three dimensional images of vasculature. When used in interventional cardiology, physicians will be able to visualize clogged arteries, aneurysms or other disease states in order to diagnose them or perform preoperative [...]
Medical technology startup companies that we identified during the month of October 2009 are developing the following specific technologies:
Diagnostic imaging in urology and oncology.
Endoscopic tissue management technology.
Esophageal monitoring device to replace peripheral artery catheter.
Products for treatment of fecal incontinence and GERD.
Surgical instrumentation to reduce trauma of surgery.
Suction device for use in sleep breathing disorders.
Fully absorbable [...]
Looking at the course of developments — in the healthcare reform "debate" (as it were) and medical technology — it is not a huge leap of judgment to make the following predictions for the ups and downs of healthcare overall and for specific medical technologies.
Predictions for the healthcare market
A healthcare reform package will pass this [...]
Insights from a trip to the ER:
For even a minor laceration ("only" four stitches), cyanoacrylate-based surgical glues (e.g., Dermabond) will be ineffective unless the site is entirely free of blood. While cyanoacrylates have an advantage in adhesive strength, their toxicity for internal applications, plus this need for bloodless field, seriously limits their potential.
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