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Reprocessing earlier models of endoscopes has always been challenging; however, new technologies have introduced even greater burdens on cleaning and decontamination staff. Shekhar Challa, MD, a board certified gastroenterologist and author of Spurn the Burn; Treat the ...More
August 1, 2005
Posted in Articles, Industry Issues, Procedures
Karl Storz Receives Customer Value Enhancement Award From Frost & Sullivan

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Frost & Sullivan recognized Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc., a leader in endoscopy, medical video imaging systems and operating room integration, with the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Enhancement Award for the company's contributions ...More
July 21, 2005
Posted in News, Industry Issues
E-Z-EM Launches Varibar Thin Honey for Evaluation of Swallowing Disorders

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. -- E-Z-EM, Inc. announced the launch of a new addition to its Varibar® line of barium products for the study of swallowing disorders. Varibar Thin Honey provides speech-language pathologists (SLPs) with a target viscosity of 1500 centipose (cps), a ...More
July 14, 2005
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Natural Products May Prevent Certain Cancers

Newswise — Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have been awarded a $1 million grant by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to study properties of a folk medicine and a food spice that show promise in reducing the risk of some cancers, including ...More
June 2, 2005
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues
Innovations

Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions introduces the digital SONOLINE G40™ ultrasound imaging system. It combines image quality, workflow advancements and color Doppler capabilities. The G40 system’s intuitive user interface is designed to offer comprehensive, ...More
June 1, 2005
Posted in Articles, Industry Issues
Olympus Unveils Innovative Line of Endoscopes at Digestive Disease Week

CHICAGO -- Olympus, a precision technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions in healthcare and consumer electronics worldwide, unveiled four endoscopes from its new 180 series that provide enhanced diagnostic capabilities, as well as ...More
May 16, 2005
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
PBM Pharmaceuticals Offers Grape-Flavored Elixir for IBS

GORDONSVILLE, Va. -- April is IBS Awareness Month, and PBM Pharmaceuticals, Inc., developer of innovative prescription formulations, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of new grape-flavored Donnatal® Elixir. For use as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of ...More
April 7, 2005
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Fisher Scientific Completes Sale of Atos Medical AB

HAMPTON, N.H. -- Fisher Scientific International Inc. completed its sale of Atos Medical AB, a manufacturer of ear, nose and throat medical devices with 2004 sales totaling $35 million, to Nordic Capital for $110 million in cash. Acquired by Fisher in its 2003 transaction ...More
April 6, 2005
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Reprocessing Flexible & Rigid Laryngoscopes

LARYNGOSCOPES are one of several different types of rigid and flexible endoscopes sometimes referred to as ENT (or, “ear-nosethroat”) endoscopes. Examples of flexible laryngoscopes include rhino-laryngoscopes and nasopharyngo-laryngoscopes. Rhinolaryngoscopes use ...More
April 1, 2005
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Inkine Elects John R. Leone to Its Board of Directors

BLUE BELL, Pa. -- InKine Pharmaceutical Company, Inc. announced the election of John R. Leone to its board of directors. Leone is currently president and chief executive officer of Cambrex Corporation, a diversified life sciences company. Previously, Leone was senior vice ...More
March 25, 2005
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures