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Leading diagnostic imaging companies, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. (TAMS), and ViTAL Images, Inc., have teamed up with top cardiologists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to develop advanced noninvasive cardiovascular imaging techniques for early detection of heart disease, the number one killer of Americans. This collaboration aims
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Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., (TAMS) and ViTAL Images, Inc. have joined forces with top cardiologists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to develop cutting-edge applications for high-resolution, multislice coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) imaging. This collaboration aims to improve the effectiveness of noninvasive cardiovascular imaging for early
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Cochlear Ltd, the Australian manufacturer of bionic ears, saw its shares jump by as much as four percent on Friday, closing at A$21.50, their highest level since March 10. The surge followed the takeover of Advanced Bionics Corp, a US-based medical device maker, by Boston Scientific Corp for
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Results from Boston Scientific Corp's BEACH trial on carotid stenting have been hailed as "exciting" by lead investigators, with early safety data indicating a favorable outcome for patients with high-risk carotid artery disease. The trial, which is evaluating the benefits of stenting in conjunction with embolic
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Boston Scientific Corp., a medical devices company, saw its shares rise by 11% yesterday, reaching a market capitalization of $37.4 billion, after its rival Guidant Corp. disclosed a manufacturing issue that may set back its development schedule by up to six months. The setback occurred when Guidant revealed that
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On May 25, 2004, StockPickReport.Com, a registered investment advisory firm, issued short-term stock recommendations through its website, www.stockpickreport.com. The company provided ratings for several stocks, including KLA-Tencor Corporation, National Semiconductor Corp., El Paso Corporation, Analog Devices Inc., and Guidant Corporation. StockPickReport.Com emphasized that these ratings do
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On May 23, 2004, StockPickReport.Com, a registered investment advisory firm, issued short-term stock recommendations for several companies. The firm provided Buy ratings for Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT), Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM), and Bema Gold (AMEX:BGO), and Sell ratings for Caremark Rx Inc. (NYSE:CMX) and Medtronic Inc. (NYSE:
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In a recent announcement, StockPickReport.Com has made specific short-term stock recommendations, identifying several companies as strong buy candidates and others as sell opportunities. The ratings reflect the firm's opinion for the short term, subject to change based on market conditions. The companies identified include Lucent, ADC Telecommunications
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CardioTech International, a global leader in medical devices, has announced that its subsidiary Gish Biomedical has received FDA clearance to market the Vision Blood Cardioplegia (VBC) System with Gish's proprietary GBS (Gish Biocompatible Surface) coating. The VBC System is designed for use in heart-lung bypass surgery and is
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Medtronic, Inc. has announced the U.S. commercial release of two electrophysiology catheters, the Medtronic EnCirclr AL Adjustable Loop Mapping Catheter and the Medtronic RF Enhancr II Single-Curve Ablation Catheter, which have received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance. These new technologies aim to complement the skills of electrophysiologists
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Medtronic, Inc., a leading medical-technology company, has received approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to market its Sprinter Semi-Compliant Rapid Exchange Balloon Dilatation Catheter for use in coronary angioplasty procedures. The Sprinter balloon, designed for semicompliant balloons, is now available in Japan in lengths of 6,
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At the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) meeting in Orlando, Medtronic, Inc. introduced the latest advancement in its line of Minimal Access Spinal Technologies (MAST(SM)). These technologies enable surgeons to treat lumbar spine conditions using less-invasive techniques. Additionally, Inamed Corporation announced that Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Plans
