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What is The Vari-Lase endovenous Laser?
The Vari-Lase Endovenous Laser System is designed to help physicians provide advanced treatment for varicose veins in the leg. Endovenous laser therapy is a patient-friendly alternative to surgical vein-stripping for the treatment of varicose veins.
The system has a user friendly interface and programming, and gives the operator precise control over the amount of laser energy delivered to the vein.
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Posted on September 30, 2005 06:34 PM
Vascular Solutions, Inc. to Webcast Third Quarter Conference
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vascular Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: VASC - News) today announced that it will host a live web cast of its third quarter conference call on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 3:30pm CDT. Vascular Solutions' Chief Executive Officer, Howard Root, and Chief Financial Officer, James Hennen, will discuss the company's third quarter results. The company will issue an earnings news release after market close on Tuesday, October 25, 2005.
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Posted on September 30, 2005 06:27 PM
Laser For Clogged Leg Arteries
Peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities comprise a clinical spectrum that goes from asymptomatic patients, to patients with chronic critical limb ischemia (CLI) that might result in amputation and limb loss. Critical limb ischemia is a persistent and relentless problem that severely impairs the patient functional status and quality of life, and is associated with an increased cardiovascular mortality and morbidity.
It can be extremely painful and lead to the development of foot wounds and amputation.
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Posted on September 30, 2005 01:20 PM
Medical Spa Consultant Shares Expertise on Laser Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal. Finding The Best Laser For Safe, Effective, Affordable Hair Removal. Medical Spa and Laser Hair Removal Expert in Raleigh, NC Provides Guidelines.
Laser Hair Removal: A Guide to finding effective, safe fast and affordable laser hair removal treatments. Raleigh Laser Hair Removal and medical spa expert Kile Law Provides guidelines for choosing the appropriate Laser Hair Removal system.
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Posted on September 30, 2005 01:05 PM
Ground-breaking laser treats wrinkles, scar tissue, acne scarring and melasma for all skin types
BURNABY, BC, Sept. 29 /CNW/ - Dr. William McGillivray, director of the
Lougheed and Whistler Laser Centres, is one of only three physicians in Canada to operate the ground-breaking Fraxel, a new class of cosmetic laser that treats wrinkles, scar tissue, acne scarring and melasma and can be used on darker complexions such as Asian or Indo-Canadian skin.
Posted on September 29, 2005 05:26 PM
Raleigh Plastic Surgery medical Spa and Laser Center Named a best Place to Work
Triangle Business Journal has named Blue Water Spa and Michael Law MD Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center one of the top companies to work for in the Triangle, in its annual Best Places to Work Awards program. The award recognizes the company’s achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of benefits, working conditions and company culture.
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Posted on September 29, 2005 04:03 PM
What There Is To Know About Anus Bleaching
Pubic hair growth is a natural part of puberty, usually starting around the age of 10 or 11. Some people have a little, some have a lot—it depends on the individual.
The practice of anus bleaching was thought to be nothing more than a myth but the in was reported that the procedure was getting popular in L.A. Now anus bleaching has taken the world by storm and is available at a beautician near you.
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Posted on September 29, 2005 03:48 PM
Winsted Holdings Stewardship of Charlotte Laser Center Continues Record Trend
NEWPORT BEACH, CA -- (Market Wire - Sep 27, 2005) -- Winsted Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: WHLI), a Business Development Company (BDC), is pleased to announce that Nu Image MedSpa's Charlotte Laser Center is setting new record revenue numbers almost on a daily basis. Ever since Winsted took over of the stewardship of the Center, monthly revenue numbers have increased 40% in the first month and 75% in month number two. September has already broken old records and the month is not yet over.
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Posted on September 29, 2005 03:39 PM
Lumenis Announces Significant Laser Purchase Agreement With American Laser Centers
YOKNEAM, Israel, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lumenis Ltd. (LUME.PK), a global developer, manufacturer and seller of laser and light-based devices for medical, aesthetic, ophthalmic, dental and veterinary applications, announced today that it has successfully negotiated a two-year dual-source purchase agreement with American Laser Centers (ALC). Previously, ALC purchased its lasers from Syneron Medical Ltd. as its sole source.
Posted on September 29, 2005 03:33 PM
Mauna Kea Technologies receives FDA 510k approval for the Cellvizio-GI
(I-Newswire) - Boston ( Massachusetts ), Paris ( France ), September 28th 2005 – MAUNA KEA TECHNOLOGIES, specialized in the development of in vivo cellular imaging for biomedical and medical applications, announced today that it received a 510 k approval from FDA to market the Cellvizio-GI ( known previously as the F400 system ).
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Posted on September 29, 2005 03:27 PM
LCA-Vision Announces the Opening of a LasikPlus Vision Center in Austin, Texas
CINCINNATI, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LCA-Vision Inc. (Nasdaq: LCAV), a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand, announced the opening of a LasikPlus vision center in Austin, Texas. The entry into Austin marks the 46th LasikPlus vision center in the United States and the third LasikPlus vision center in the state of Texas.
LasikPlus vision centers are located in 22 states, serving 33 markets. Over 35% of the U.S. population is located within a one-hour drive of a LasikPlus vision center.
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Posted on September 28, 2005 04:26 PM
NearVision CK Helps People Whose Vision Has Faded With Age
A new, three-minute procedure cures so-called "middle-age" vision. NearVision CK (Conductive Keratoplasty) is a non-laser procedure developed specifically for baby boomers who have had clear vision all their life, but now struggle to see life's details with reading glasses.
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Posted on September 28, 2005 01:31 PM
Innovatech to Appeal Decision in Synergetics Case
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2005--Innovatech Surgical Inc. will vigorously appeal the federal jury decision that principals Charles Hurst, Jr. and Michael McGowan, Sr. have unfairly competed with Synergetics in connection with Innovatech's products used with an Iris adapter.
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Posted on September 28, 2005 01:22 PM
WaveLight Laser Technologie AG acquires investments
Erlangen, September 28, 2005. WaveLight Laser Technologie AG (business address: Am Wolfsmantel 5, 91058 Erlangen; ISIN: DE0005125603), which is listed in Deutsche Börse AG's Prime Standard, has announced investments in two companies in the field of intraocular surgery.
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Posted on September 28, 2005 01:15 PM
Bone Solutions Announces Tests Affirming Powerful Orthopedic Repair Compound
DALLAS, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Bone Solutions, Inc. of Dallas, TX
("BSI") at http://www.bonesolutionsinc.com , announced at a Dow Jones Lifescience Conference that it had successfully tested its magnesium-based orthopedic adhesive technology in multiple studies to prove full biocompatibility for injection into animals and humans, with powerful mechanical properties that gave its unusual strength and performance beyond current orthopedic industry products.
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Posted on September 27, 2005 04:35 PM
Laser Treatment For Hemangiomas
Hemangiomas are the most common tumor of infancy and childhood, affecting approximately 10% of infants by the age of 1 year. The diagnosis can nearly always be made by the patient’s history and findings on physical examination.
Prior to the classification system outlined by Mulliken and Glowacki, the natural course of hemangiomas was poorly understood and treatment was inconsistent, ranging from benign neglect to deforming surgical intervention. However, with an improved understanding of the natural course of hemangiomas, as well as advances in anesthesia, laser technology, medical therapy, and surgical methods, an aesthetic approach to facial hemangiomas was developed by the senior author Edwin F. Williams III, MD.
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Posted on September 27, 2005 04:20 PM
CooperVision Surgical to Distribute Gebauer Epi-LASIK Products Worldwide
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2005--CooperVision Surgical, a division of CooperVision Inc., announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Gebauer Medizintechnik GmbH for worldwide distribution rights of the Epi-LASIK products produced by the German engineering and medical device firm. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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Posted on September 27, 2005 01:39 PM
MedicalCV Elects Susan L. Critzer Chairperson of the Board
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2005--MedicalCV, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MDCV), a cardiovascular surgery device manufacturer which utilizes a laser-based technology platform for cardiac tissue ablation and focuses on the surgical needs surrounding atrial fibrillation, announced today that Susan L. Critzer has been elected Chairperson of the Board.
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Posted on September 27, 2005 01:26 PM
Candela Corporation to Present at the Merriman Curhan Ford & Company Second Annual Investor Summit
WAYLAND, Mass. - Sept. 19, 2005 - Candela Corporation (NASDAQ: CLZR), a leader in the development and commercialization of advanced aesthetic laser systems and intense pulsed light devices, announced today that Gerard E. Puorro, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, and F. Paul Broyer, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, will participate and present at the Merriman Curhan Ford & Company's Second Annual Investor Summit on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 in San Francisco.
Posted on September 27, 2005 10:14 AM
Laser Therapy Founder in Exton, PA for Grand Opening of Smoke Cessation Center
EXTON, Pa., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Anne Penman, founder of the Anne Penman Laser Therapy centers for helping those who want to stop smoking, will host the local media here on Wednesday, September 28th, to announce the opening of the first Anne Penman Laser Therapy Center in the Philadelphia region, and the thirtieth to open in the United States.
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Posted on September 26, 2005 03:55 PM
What Is the GreenLight Laser System?
Laserscope's GreenLight PV Laser System for Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate offers a breakthrough
laser treatment for men suffering from an enlarged prostate, also known as BPH. PVP is a safe, effective and durable
BPH treatment that provides rapid urinary symptom relief and a dramatic increase in urine flow in a minimally
invasive, outpatient procedure.
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Posted on September 26, 2005 02:37 PM
Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate (PVP) As Treatment Solution for BPH
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Laserscope (Nasdaq: LSCP), a pioneer in the development and commercialization of minimally-invasive medical devices, including medical lasers and advanced fiber-optic delivery devices, today announced the results of a milestone study evaluating the long-term outcomes of men treated with photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using the GreenLight(TM) laser system.
The study, conducted at the Mayo Clinic by Dr. Reza Malek, was published in the October 2005 issue of the Journal of Urology. Laserscope also announced that in conjunction with the publication of this landmark study, the Company has partnered with the Men's Health Network to launch a national campaign designed to provide men and other consumers with the resources they need to better understand BPH, prostate health, sexual health and other related men's health issues.
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Posted on September 26, 2005 02:22 PM
What is The Sciton Laser System?
Sciton Laser Technology brings an entirely new approach to cosmetic care, utilizing energy that can be precisely regulated to treat a wide variety of conditions.
The Sciton laser system delivers long-pulse laser light down to the follicles, destroying then or impairing their growth. The laser beam is computer guided and passed through a cooling window to protect the skin.
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Posted on September 26, 2005 02:00 PM
Is Laser the Next Step in Cosmetic Treatments?
In recent years, lasers have shed their science fictional image to become a surgeon's and dermatologist's most promising weapon in the fight against aging skin. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in Chicago, nearly 170,000 Americans, men and women, underwent laser resurfacing of the face in 1998, up from 138,891 in 1996--a 64 percent increase. That's nearly twice the number of the more traditional surgical facelifts performed in the same year.
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Posted on September 26, 2005 01:39 PM
The Advantages of AcuBlade Laser System
Lumenis, the world leader in laser and light-based technologies for medical and aesthetic applications, was created on April 30, 2001 when ESCTM Medical Systems and Coherent Medical Group joined forces.
Its AcuBlade robotic laser microsurgery system, for example, is used for the treatment of vocal cord and laryngeal diseases. The AcuBlade system for vocal cord surgery accelerates healing time and diminishes the occurrence of complications.
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Posted on September 26, 2005 01:27 PM
Lumenis Introduces Medical Laser Training for Office-based ENT Physicians
YOKNEAM, Israel, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lumenis Ltd. (Pink Sheets: LUME - News), a global developer, manufacturer and seller of laser and light-based devices for medical, aesthetic, ophthalmic, dental and veterinary applications, announced today the establishment of semi-annual medical laser courses tailored for ENT physicians practicing in an office environment. In the US, there are about 7,000 physicians in this category.
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Posted on September 26, 2005 01:17 PM
LCA-Vision Corp Sheet
Corporate Summary (site quote):
LCA-Vision Inc. is a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand. We own and operate 55 LasikPlus fixed-site laser vision correction centers in the United States and a joint venture in Canada.
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Posted on September 25, 2005 07:32 PM
Fall Into Beauty With 'Filler Facelift' and Hold the Scalpel
CHEVY CHASE, Md., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Age may only be a number, but sagging skin and wrinkles can take their toll on your face, making it harder to hide the years. Restylane, a natural stabilized form of hyaluronic acid gel, has become the wrinkle filler of choice across the globe to soften facial lines, replace lost volume, and softly enhance the lips.
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Posted on September 23, 2005 04:09 PM
The HairMax LaserComb And Low Level Therapy
For many years, leading hair clinics and salons in Europe, Australia, Asia and around the world have been using 'cold-beam laser technology also known as 'Low-Level Laser Therapy’ to individuals suffering from thin hair.
The HairMax LaserComb is an exciting advancement in the treatment of problematic hair that uses the energizing effects of Laser Photo Therapy to make your hair thicker, fuller and more vibrant.
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Posted on September 23, 2005 01:15 PM
Cardiogenesis Announces 2006 Medicare Reimbursement Changes
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cardiogenesis Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: CGCP - News), the market leader in surgical products and accessories used in angina-relieving Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR) and Percutaneous Myocardial Channeling (PMC) procedures, today announced that the hospital reimbursement rates for TMR will increase 14% effective October 1st.
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Posted on September 23, 2005 01:09 PM
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) An InnovativeTreatment for Kidney Stones
ST. PAUL, MN -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 09/22/2005 -- Surgeons with HealthEast Kidney Stone Institute will be performing innovative kidney stone surgery live on the Internet. The surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota will take place on October 25, 2005 at 4:00 pm Central Time.
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Posted on September 23, 2005 12:50 PM
Laser Lithotripsy In The Treatment Of Ureteral Calculi
Lithotripsy is a technique used to break up stones that form in the kidney, bladder, ureters, or gallbladder. There are several ways of doing this, although the most common is extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. High concentrations of X-rays or ultrasound are directed from a machine outside the body to the stones inside. The shock waves break the stone into tiny pieces, which are passed out of the body.
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Posted on September 23, 2005 12:36 PM
BioTech Medics Assets Increase Over 400%
DALLAS, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Keith Houser, CEO of BioTech Medics, Inc., (OTC Pink Sheets: BTMD - News) reiterated today that BTMD has acquired over $2.5 million in assets this year (with cash and treasury stock). Additional asset acquisitions are planned prior to yearend.
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Posted on September 22, 2005 03:48 PM
What Is Visudyne Photodynamic Therapy?
Photodynamic therapy or PDT is a platform technology that utilizes light-activated drugs to treat a wide range of medical conditions. Any disease associated with rapidly growing tissue, including the formation of abnormal blood vessels, can potentially be treated with this technology. In addition to applications in cancer, photodynamic therapy has shown promise as a breakthrough treatment in ophthalmic, autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases.
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Posted on September 22, 2005 02:14 PM
QLT Fails To Reduce Risk of Vision Loss
An eye treatment developed by biopharmaceuticals company QLT (QLTI:Nasdaq - commentary - research - Cramer's Take) failed to reduce the risk of vision loss after two years in a subgroup of patients with age-related macular degeneration, sending the shares to a new low.
The stock slumped $1.02, or 12.3%, to $7.29.
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Posted on September 22, 2005 02:00 PM
BIOLASE Receives Favorable Rulings in Infringement Suit Against Hoya and Lumenis
SAN CLEMENTE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 09/21/2005 -- BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTIE), a medical technology company that develops, manufactures and markets lasers and related products for dental and medical applications, announced today that the federal court presiding over the patent infringement lawsuit brought by Diodem LLC against HOYA ConBio and Lumenis, Ltd. recently issued several rulings in the lawsuit that are favorable to Diodem and BIOLASE.
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Posted on September 22, 2005 01:13 PM
Fraxel(R) Laser Treatment's Winning Combination of Non-Invasive Fractional Skin Resurfacing
(BUSINESS WIRE)--When it comes to choosing a full body solution for aging and sun damaged skin that produces dramatic results without surgery, it's no contest - plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, and patients turn to Fraxel(R) Laser Treatment.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2005 September 24-28, 2005 Chicago - McCormick Place Lakeside Center.
Posted on September 21, 2005 01:50 PM
Anne Penman Press Day Scheduled for Wednesday, September 28th
XTON, Pa., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Internationally renowned smoking
cessation expert Anne Penman will participate in a Press Day in the United States in Exton, PA, on Wednesday, September 28th, to announce the opening of the first Anne Penman Laser Therapy Center in the Philadelphia region.
The day will include presentations by Penman on how her stop-smoking procedure works. Any smokers wanting to actually participate in a session may do so by scheduling an appointment during the day. Afterwards, the center will provide refreshments, facility tours and demonstrations for the public.
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Posted on September 21, 2005 01:38 PM
New Orbason ESWT Pain Relief System to Treat Foot Pain
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2005--ORTHOMETRIX, INC. (OTCBB: OMRX) announced today that it started selling in the United States its new Orbasone ESWT Pain Relief System which received market approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis (foot pain) on August 10, 2005.
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Posted on September 21, 2005 01:30 PM
The CoolTouch CTEV Endovenous Laser To Treat a Wider Range of Varicose Veins
ROSEVILLE, Calif., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- CoolTouch Inc., a leading
manufacturer of medical lasers since 1994, announced today that on August 9, 2005 its CoolTouch CTEV 1320 nm laser system received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of reflux of the Small Saphenous Vein (SSV) associated with varicose veins and varicosities.
The CoolTouch CTEV received initial clearance by the FDA in the fall of 2004 to treat reflux of the Great Saphenous Vein (GSV).
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Posted on September 20, 2005 02:48 PM
Laser cancer treatment and Martian imaging
The questions if laser light can be used to treat cancer patients and why is Martian water so important may appear to be unconnected, but they actually have many things in common.
Free public talks held at Cardiff International Arena on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 September will debate both issues in exciting fields like the discovery relating to the use of optics and imaging in very different fields - medicine and planetary science.
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Posted on September 20, 2005 01:05 PM
IntraLase Downgraded on Flat Sector
Shares of IntraLase Corp. fell Monday after Wachovia Securities downgraded the maker of eye surgery lasers because the investment firm expects flat second half growth for the industry and sees new competitors entering the arena.
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Posted on September 20, 2005 12:45 PM
Gordon Gould, Laser Technology Inventor, Dies
Gordon Gould, a pioneer in laser technology who coined the word “laser” and won a decades-long struggle to secure patent rights for the most commonly used type, has died. He was 85. He died Friday in Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan of an infection, his wife, Marilyn Appel, said Monday.
Gould once said that his first ideas for the laser came suddenly to him in 1957.
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Posted on September 20, 2005 12:31 PM
Laserscope's Greenlight PV(R) Laser System Shows Potential for Treating Kidney Tumors
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Laserscope (Nasdaq: LSCP - News), a pioneer in the development and commercialization of minimally-invasive medical devices, including medical lasers and advanced fiber-optic delivery devices, today announced that recent animal trials conducted by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation ("Cleveland Clinic") demonstrated the successful application of the Company's GreenLight PV laser system for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in treating kidney masses or tumors. The findings were reported in the September 2005 issue of The Journal of Urology.
Posted on September 20, 2005 12:21 PM
Evolving Trends in the Treatment of Vascular Birthmarks
Newswise — The September/October issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals, contains several articles on the current state of knowledge and experience with vascular birthmarks, which are caused by blood vessels that do not form correctly. Vascular birthmarks can be internal, or form an external birthmark and can be disfiguring, especially if formed on the face.
In an editorial accompanying the articles, Marcelo Hochman, M.D., of The Facial Surgery Center, Charleston, S.C., writes that more than 400,000 infants in the United States are born with a vascular lesion, including hemangiomas (which include "strawberry" or "raspberry" marks and port wine stains) and various malformations.
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Posted on September 20, 2005 12:15 PM
What Is Wavefront in Vision Correction?
Wavefront measurements "map" how light rays travel through the eye to provide a 3-dimensional image, which enables eye surgeons to locate and possibly correct even obscure imperfections that cause vision defects.
The key difference with Custom Lasik is the use of the wavefront analyzer which brings a whole new level of knowledge. Originally invented by NASA for use in high-powered telescopes, wavefront technology is now available for medical uses.
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Posted on September 19, 2005 01:11 PM
Correcting Sight As You Sleep - Is That Possible?
Wouldn't it be great if your nearsightedness could be corrected while you sleep? It might sound impossible, but it's a reality for some people and is available throughout the country.
Orthokeratology, now becoming widely available in Britain, also called Ortho-K, precise corneal molding (PCM) or controlled kerato-reformation (CKR) is a non-surgical treatment that uses special contact lenses to reshape the eye's cornea and improve vision in people with myopia and astigmatism.
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Posted on September 19, 2005 12:41 PM
Spectranetics to Launch CLiRpath Turbo Product Line
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spectranetics Corporation (Nasdaq: SPNC) today announced it will extend features of the recently launched 2.5 Turbo product to its entire CLiRpath(R) product line used for clearing arterial blockages in the leg. Spectranetics has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for the "continuous on" lasing train to be added to its entire CliRpath product line.
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Posted on September 19, 2005 12:27 PM
Syneron Announces $6.0M Equipment Sale to American Laser Centers
YOKNEAM, ISRAEL and TORONTO -- (Market Wire - Sep 16, 2005) -- Syneron Medical Ltd. and Syneron North America (NASDAQ: ELOS) today announced that American Laser Centers (ALC) will purchase $6.0 million worth of Syneron equipment for deployment in its centers throughout the nation.
ALC, with more than 100 physician-supervised locations in the U.S., evaluated the VelaSmooth, and decided to expand the activity of its clinics from hair removal and skin rejuvenation also to include cellulite treatment. ALC's new order with Syneron is for the purchase of 100 Syneron platforms with delivery scheduled over the next six months. The order includes both the VelaSmooth and the Aurora system -- Syneron's flagship product for hair removal and FotoFacial treatments.
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Posted on September 16, 2005 03:03 PM
Understanding The Fetoscopic Placental Laser Therapy
Twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a disease of the placenta (or afterbirth) that affects identical twin pregnancies, affecting twins sharing a common monochorionic placenta.
The transfusion causes the donor twin to have decreased blood volume and the recipient twin becomes overloaded with blood. This excess blood puts a strain on this baby's heart to the point that it may develop heart failure. Regardless of the therapy chosen, the majority of TTTS survive and majority of survivors will be normal. However, the various treatments available do differ in their outcomes: the number of survivors, the number of healthy survivors, and the ability to prolong pregnancy.
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Posted on September 16, 2005 12:05 PM
First in-utero surgery in Southern California Saves Unborn Twins
Doctors at UC San Diego Medical Center performed the first in-utero surgery in Southern California to save the life of two unborn twin boys.
The boys were born at 29 weeks and they developed a life-threatening condition while they were still in the womb, and doctors went in to correct it. The procedure, known as fetoscopy, was performed at 20 weeks gestation to correct a deadly condition known as twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, where one twin was receiving too much blood and the other not enough.
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Posted on September 16, 2005 11:49 AM
Norwood Receives Russian Approval for Eyecare Products
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2005--Norwood Abbey Ltd (ASX:NAL):
Key Points:
-- Russian Ministry of Health approval for next generation laser vision correction technology
-- 75,000 procedures in Russia annually
-- New technology eliminates cutting of eye and associated complications
Norwood Devices, a division of medical technologies group Norwood Abbey Ltd (ASX:NAL), advises that the company has received approval from the Russian Ministry of Health to import and sell the Norwood EyeCare Epi-LASIK system, the next generation of laser vision correction (LVC) surgery.
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Posted on September 16, 2005 11:38 AM
MedicalCV Completes Series of Minimally Invasive Concomitant Procedures with Its AtriLaze(TM) System
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2005--MedicalCV, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MDCV), www.medcvinc.com, a cardiovascular surgery device manufacturer which utilizes a laser-based technology platform for cardiac tissue ablation and focuses on the surgical needs surrounding atrial fibrillation, announced today that a cardiac surgeon has completed a series of minimally invasive concomitant procedures on three humans using the company's product.
Posted on September 15, 2005 02:32 PM
Research Shows Laser Imaging Device Adds New Diagnostic Information
DOSSENHEIM, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2005--Heidelberg Engineering GmbH, the leading developer of laser diagnostics for ophthalmic applications, today announced that researchers at the Hamilton Glaucoma Center and Department of Ophthalmology at the University of California at San Diego have demonstrated that measurements taken using the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph (HRT) can predict the development of glaucoma. The study was conducted on patients with elevated inner eye pressure whose eyes otherwise appeared normal by standard clinical assessment.
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Posted on September 15, 2005 02:21 PM
Ondine Biopharma Reports Successful Pilot Clinical Trial Results
VANCOUVER, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Ondine Biopharma Corporation (TSX: OBP; AIM: OBP) today announced the successful completion of the first human trial of its PERIOWAVE photodynamic disinfection (PDD) system, in patients with chronic periodontitis (gum disease). This pilot clinical trial was a randomized, controlled study comparing Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) alone to Ondine's adjunctive photodynamic disinfection therapy. The addition of PERIOWAVE to SRP resulted in a statistically and clinically significant improvement in the most important primary endpoint, the periodontal attachment level.
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Posted on September 15, 2005 01:25 PM
Manual Epidermal Dermabrasion: A Gentle Hand Mightier Than the Machine
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- In an era of high tech procedures and overbooked dermatologists, Forever Young's David Rahimi, M.D. is one of the first practitioners to take his well-trained hand and artistic eye and turn to some old fashioned methods to get flawless results for problem skin.
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Posted on September 15, 2005 01:15 PM
Syneron to Present at the Merriman Curhan Ford Annual Investor Summit
YOKNEAM, ISRAEL -- (Market Wire - Sep 13, 2005) -- Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS), an innovator in the development, marketing and sales of elos combined-energy medical aesthetic devices, announced today that David Schlachet, the Company's CFO, will participate in the Merriman Curhan Ford Second Annual Investor Summit on Monday, September 19, 2005 in San Francisco. Syneron is scheduled to present at 3:30 p.m. PCT.
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Posted on September 14, 2005 02:43 PM
Is Laser Surgery The Best Answer for Sleep Apnea?
Snoring, a problem which afflicts millions of people and their partners, occurs when there is obstruction of the free flow of air through the passages of the back of the mouth and nose. This is most often caused by excessive tissue in the uvula and soft palate. Since snoring can be a sign of a more serious condition such as sleep apnea, patients should be fully evaluated by a qualified physician prior to any treatment.
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Posted on September 14, 2005 02:04 PM
What Is Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty?
The LAUP (Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty) procedure is an out-patient surgical procedure under local anesthesia involving several sessions spaced several weeks apart. Treatments reduce and reshape the uvula and posterior soft palate in order to enlarge the oropharyngeal airway by trimming and reshaping the uvula and posterior soft palate. Less tissue is removed than by the UPPP surgery.
People who snore may have sleep disordered breathing including sleep apnea and other medical problems. These issues should be addressed before surgery and there should be evaluation of sleep quality by a trained sleep specialist both before and after surgical treatment. LAUP has not yet been demonstrated to be effective and has been used by people who are not trained in sleep disorders or ENT. Failure to identify and treat sleep apnea can have serious consequences.
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Posted on September 14, 2005 01:46 PM
Is Laser Eye Surgery Disqualifying For Military Service?
The laser refractive surgery is an increasingly popular way to correct certain vision problems and, for many to eliminate the need to wear glasses.
The Army had been concerned about after-effects of the surgery in its soldiers, many of whom routinely face physically rigorous field or combat conditions. With only a few exceptions, active duty soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines are allowed to have their vision corrected with laser eye surgery and not worry about it affecting their careers.
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Posted on September 14, 2005 01:21 PM
Ohio Dental Association's 139th Annual Session
Nearly 6,000 dental professionals and their guests from Ohio and nearby states - and numerous oral health experts and vendors from across the U.S. - will participate in the 139th Annual Session of the Ohio Dental Association.
This is the ODA's yearly convention for Ohio's dentists, hygienists, assistants, technicians and other auxiliary staff, offering four days of continuing education classes and workshops, an expansive Exhibit Hall, and numerous special events and programs.
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Posted on September 14, 2005 01:07 PM
OmniGuide Fiber Used in New Head & Neck Cancer Surgery at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniGuide, Inc. (http://www.Omni-Guide.com) announced today the successful completion of the first three head and neck surgeries in patients using the OmniGuide Fiber, a revolutionary hollow-core photonic bandgap fiber for delivery of CO2 laser energy. The procedures were performed by Dr. Randal Weber, the Chairman of the Department of Head & Neck Surgery and by Dr. Chris Holsinger, Attending Surgeon at the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Posted on September 14, 2005 12:58 PM
Is LHE Photoepilation The Key To Permanent Hair Removal?
Unnwanted or excessive hair is a problem that has been affecting people since early times, regardless of age, gender or origin. Each year, over $10 billion are spent on removing unwanted hair utilizing mostly methods that provide short-term or partial results. The most common and affordable methods of hair removal have traditionally been shaving, depilatory creams, waxing and electrolysis –performed either at home or in beauty centers.
Over the last decade, laser and light based technologies administered by professionals entered the market, setting new standards for hair removal treatment. Although shown to be highly effective in long-term or reduction of hair, these methods are costly –therefore available only to the few able to afford them. Consumers still face the dilemma of choosing between expensive hair removal treatments with long-term results or opting for more affordable removal methods with short-term results.
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Posted on September 13, 2005 04:06 PM
New Medical Center Offers Treatment for Varicose Veins, Spider Veins and Hemorrhoids
RLANDO, Fla., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Vein Associates Of America, Inc. (OTC: VNAA), a national chain of medical facilities dedicated solely to the treatment of diseased veins, recently opened their Orlando and Lake Mary Clinic to offer residents of Central Florida their minimally invasive solutions to troublesome varicose veins, spider veins and hemorrhoids.
Located in Orlando at 6001 Vineland Avenue in Suite 104 across from Universal Studios and in Lake Mary at 4106 West Lake Mary Blvd. in Suite 325 near I-4, the new medical centers provide patients with alternatives to traditional hospital surgery.
Posted on September 13, 2005 03:47 PM
More laser fixes for men
Women are still the most intrested in cosmetic surgery, from liposuction to lip injections, but more and more men are also getting rid of wrinkles and zapping leg veins.
The number of men seeking minimally invasive procedures grew 43 percent, compared with a 35 percent increase for women, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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Posted on September 13, 2005 01:20 PM
American Laser Centers Acquires Advanced Laser Clinics
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- American Laser Centers today announced its acquisition of Lynnwood, Wash.-based Advanced Laser Clinics, doubling its number of treatment centers and expanding to 31 states nationwide.
As a result of this acquisition, American Laser Centers will offer
services to its customers from more than 100 physician-supervised locations. Prior to the transaction, American Laser Centers, with 2004 revenue totaling $29 million, operated 52 locations in 17 states. The acquisition is expected to boost American Laser Centers' revenue to $60 million by the end of this year.
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Posted on September 13, 2005 01:01 PM
NIDEK Receives CE Mark Approval for NIDEK EC-5000CXIII Excimer Laser System
GAMAGORI, Japan, Sept. 12, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- NIDEK Co. Ltd. announced that it has received CE Mark approval for its new and advanced refractive surgery laser system the - NIDEK EC-5000CXIII. This regulatory milestone clears the way for NIDEK to commercialize and market the new laser platform for refractive surgery, throughout the world, especially in Europe and the Middle East.
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Posted on September 12, 2005 04:25 PM
Alberta Eye Centers Upgrade To 'Bladeless' All-Laser LASIK Procedure
CALGARY, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - New IntraLase laser technology replaces the hand-held, oscillating metal blade traditionally used to create a corneal flap prior to a LASIK procedure. The new technology is now available at Gimbel Eye Centres (Edmonton, Calgary) and Demong Associate Eyecentre (Calgary).
"With the new silent, computer-guided IntraLase laser, surgeons can now create a more precise flap", says Dr. Howard Gimbel, Executive Medical
Director for Gimbel Eye Centre.
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Posted on September 12, 2005 04:13 PM
Healing With Cold-Lasers
Manatee County is offering a new tratment, involving no drugs and no surgery, for sufferers of chronic pain like arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Dr. Gary Mester is acheiving recovery times for certain injuries and ailments that a few years ago he wouldn't have thought possible and that with a hand-held laser about the size of a flashlight.
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Posted on September 12, 2005 01:30 PM
LCA-Vision Announces the Opening of a LasikPlus Vision Center in Phoenix, Arizona
CINCINNATI, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LCA-Vision Inc.
(Nasdaq: LCAV), a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand, announced the opening of a LasikPlus vision center in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area. The entry into Phoenix marks the 45th LasikPlus Vision Center in the United States. LasikPlus vision centers are now located in 22 states, serving 32 markets. Over 35% of the U.S. population is located within a one-hour drive of a LasikPlus vision center.
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Posted on September 12, 2005 01:12 PM
Does Insurance Cover Laser Eye Surgery?
In most instances, health insurance plans do not cover laser vision correction, because it is an elective procedure, meaning that the patient chooses to have it performed.
Although LASIK is not a cosmetic procedure, it is considered an elective surgery. Such surgeries are covered in many European and Asian countries. However, most United States, Canadian and Latin American insurance policies will not cover the procedure, nor will Medicare usually cover it.
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Posted on September 9, 2005 02:41 PM
NIDEK Receives CE Mark Approval for NIDEK CV-7000 Phacoemulcification System
GAMAGORI, Japan, Sept. 9, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- NIDEK Co. Ltd. announced that it has received CE Mark approval for its newly introduced NIDEK CV-7000 Phacoemulcification System. The new CV-7000 and NIDEK's Nex-Acri IOL will be launched at this year's ESCRS Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. This regulatory milestone clears the way for NIDEK to commercialize and further develop and expand its franchise in the cataract surgery marketplace in Europe, Middle East and Asia -- three major markets that NIDEK looks to expand in with its consumable and disposable businesses.
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Posted on September 9, 2005 02:31 PM
Is Laser Eye Surgery OK for Children?
There are many doctors who will need to be convinced that the LASIK surgery should ever be practiced on children. The topic is a highly controversial one.
During the LASIK procedure, surgeons cut a flap of corneal tissue, move it out of the way, then use a laser to remove a piece of the tissue thinner than a human hair. The flap then is returned to its original position.
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Posted on September 9, 2005 01:56 PM
Side Effects of Laser Eye Surgery
All laser vision correction surgeries work by reshaping the cornea, or clear front part of the eye, so that light traveling through it is properly focused onto the retina located in the back of the eye. LASIK laser eye surgery (laser in-situ keratomileusis) is one of a number of different surgical techniques used to reshape the cornea.
Laser surgery, which can cost thousands of pounds, is increasingly popular but experts have warned that patients undergoing laser eye surgery are not being told about the risks they could be taking with their sight.
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Posted on September 9, 2005 01:33 PM
Entrepreneur Creates Web Based Anti-Smoking Animation to Influence Young People not to Smoke Cigarettes
Freedom Laser Therapy hopes young people get the message that cigarettes are very addictive and they would be better off never smoking in the first place.
(PRWEB) September 9, 2005 -- Craig Nabat, President of Freedom Laser Therapy, headquartered in Los Angeles, developed a 3-minute Internet based anti-smoking cartoon called "Freedom Saves the World from Nicotine Addiction."
Posted on September 9, 2005 01:25 PM
IntraLase Management to Present at the ThinkEquity Growth Conference
RVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2005--IntraLase Corp. (Nasdaq:ILSE) today announced that Shelley B. Thunen, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will make a presentation to investors and financial analysts during the ThinkEquity Growth Conference in San Francisco. The presentation is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005, at 8:30 a.m. Pacific.
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Posted on September 9, 2005 01:15 PM
Meridian Co. Ltd. Announces Initial Purchase Order For Its New Lipo-Laser Product
VANCOUVER, British Columbia/EWORLDWIRE/Sep. 8, 2005 --- Meridian Co., Ltd. (Meridian) (OTCBB: MRDAF) today announced that it has successfully negotiated the sale of 300 units of its proprietary Lipo-laser product representing over $1,000,000 in revenue to the company of which $650,000 has already been deposited. The units will be delivered between September and October and represent the first major transaction involving the Lipo-laser group of products.
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Posted on September 9, 2005 01:10 PM
Complications Of Laser Surgery
What is a laser? A laser is a high-energy beam of light that can selectively transfer its energy into tissue to treat the skin. Lasers contain a material that produces and amplifies light. Many procedures cannot be done without the laser. Likewise, many procedures are better performed without the laser. Even with the sparkle, pure color, and high-energy beam, the laser is not always the best tool for surgery. The choice of using a laser or other surgical methods is carefully made by the facial plastic surgeon. Your surgeon has the preference to consider the results, the possible complications, and the alternatives.
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Posted on September 8, 2005 02:30 PM
Laser For Clearer Skin
The new laser procedure could appeal to Americans' desire for flawless skin; the surgical laser is designed to remove hair, birthmarks, and unsightly skin blemishes with less discomfort and at a lower cost than other approved surgical lasers.
The laser is called EpiStar Diode Laser System and it uses wavelengths of infrared light to penetrate deep into the skin and stimulate the healing process.
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Posted on September 8, 2005 02:04 PM
What Is The PVP Laser Technique?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is common and causes obstructive symptoms in 40% of men in their 50s and 90% of men in their 80s. Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) is outpatient laser surgery that is emerging as a desirable alternative to traditional surgical treatments for BPH.
PVP offers long-term benefits. After 5 years, patients who undergo PVP have persistent improvement in urinary flow rates and decreased symptoms of urinary obstruction.
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Posted on September 8, 2005 01:47 PM
Can Laser Fix Urinary Obstruction in Men?
New study shows that laser treatment may cure urinary obstruction, caused by an enlarged prostate, and with more immediate relief and less hospital time.
Researchers in Switzerland and Australia, compared a laser treatment (photo-vaporization, or PVP) with surgery (transurethral resection of the prostate, or TURP). The techniques are used to treat blockages in men's urinary flow caused by an enlarged prostate.
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Posted on September 8, 2005 01:43 PM
New Stop Smoking Laser Therapy Center Introduced to Philadelphia Region
EXTON, Pa., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ The Anne Penman Laser Therapy center has opened in Exton, PA, introducing to the Philadelphia region the most effective method available to help people quit smoking. As reported on "Good Morning America," Anne Penman declares a 64% success rate in helping people quit smoking using her unique laser therapy method. Anne Penman Laser Therapy has successfully treated more than 30,000 clients over the past 14 years.
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Posted on September 8, 2005 01:17 PM
FDA Expands IntraLase FS30 Laser Use to Include Penetrating and Lamellar Corneal Resections
IntraLase Corp. (NASDAQ:ILSE) today announced it has received a new 510K clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use of the IntraLase FS30 femtosecond laser in creating the corneal resections performed in lamellar keratoplasty and penetrating keratoplasty procedures. The IntraLase FS30 laser is the first and only laser to receive clearance for use in penetrating keratoplasty.
For the first time surgeons can use the power and precision of the laser to complete resections in a wide variety of corneal therapeutic applications. The new clearance allows use of the IntraLase FS30 laser to create deep corneal incisions and the full-thickness resections required for penetrating keratoplasty. The Eye Bank Association of America estimates that more than 32,000 corneal transplant procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2004.
Posted on September 8, 2005 01:09 PM
ISTA Pharmaceuticals Announces Publication of Vitrase Phase III Results
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISTA - News) today announced the publication of the pooled safety and efficacy findings of the Company's two randomized, double-masked, placebo- controlled Phase III studies of Vitrase (Ovine Hyaluronidase) for the management of vitreous hemorrhage, a serious condition affecting the back of the eye for which there is currently no drug treatment. The pooled analysis of the two Phase III clinical trials demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in vitreous hemorrhage (VH) density as early as one month that persisted through three months following a single intravitreous injection of Vitrase when compared to a single injection of saline solution.
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Posted on September 7, 2005 02:46 PM
MedicalCV to Present at Roth Capital Partners New York Conference
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 6, 2005--MedicalCV, Inc. (OTCBB:MDCV), www.medcvinc.com, a cardiovascular surgery device manufacturer, which utilizes a laser-based technology for cardiac tissue ablation and focuses on the surgical needs surrounding atrial fibrillation, announced today that it will be a presenting company at the Roth Capital Partners Conference at the Westin New York in Times Square to be held on September 7 and 8, 2005.
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Posted on September 7, 2005 01:56 PM
Trimedyne Commences Marketing New Side-Firing Laser Device
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 6, 2005--TRIMEDYNE, INC. (OTCBB:TMED) today announced it has begun marketing its new VaporMAX Side-Firing Laser Device for use with its high power, 80 watt Holmium Laser for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), commonly referred to as an enlarged prostate. This condition affects about 50% of men over age 55, and an estimated 200,000 procedures are performed to treat BPH each year in the United States.
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Posted on September 7, 2005 01:49 PM
FDA Approves STAR S4 IR(TM) Excimer Laser System for Treatment of High Myopia With Astigmatism
SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept 07, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) (NYSE: EYE), today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat high myopia, also known as nearsightedness, and myopic astigmatism with the STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser System with the CustomVue procedure. The indications include the reduction or elimination of myopia and myopic astigmatism from -6.00 to -11.00 diopters with up to -3.00 diopters of cylinder.
Posted on September 7, 2005 01:42 PM
Understanding Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
A laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) is performed almost exclusively for patients with narrow angles, narrow angle glaucoma, or acute angle closure glaucoma. Aqueous fluid is made in the ciliary body of the eye, which is anatomically situated behind the iris. The aqueous fluid primarily escapes the eye by flowing between the lens and iris of the eye, and then drains via the trabecular meshwork, which is located in the angle of the eye (where the front clear cornea meets the iris, essentially).
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Posted on September 6, 2005 02:07 PM
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Announces First "Visible" Laser in Company's High-Power-Laser Product Portfolio
New Red Laser Ideal for Both Medical and Projection Applications
SAN JOSE, CA, 09/06/2005 - OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, a top developer of infrared laser products and technology, today announced it has developed the first visible laser in its high-power-laser (HPL) product portfolio.
The company has long been known for both its wide range of infrared laser products and its visible light-emitting diode solutions, but the new "red" high-power laser marks the company's entry into the visible laser market.
Posted on September 6, 2005 01:57 PM
Argon Laser Treatment of Senile Retinoschisis
Retinoschisis is a genetic eye disease that splits the retina, the light-sensitive layer of cells lining the back of the eye. It occurs in two forms, one affecting young children, the other older adults. Both forms usually affect both eyes, though one eye may be worse than the other.
If the split retina involves the peripheral or side retina, peripheral vision is lost. One is also at risk for a retinal detachment. But more commonly, retinoschisis affects the macula, the area of the retina responsible for central vision. In this location, one loses central vision.
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Posted on September 6, 2005 01:46 PM
Gene Therapy Can Prevent Retinoschisis
Scientists at University of Florida used a healthy human gene to prevent blindness in mice with a form of an incurable eye disease that strikes boys. They describe how they used gene therapy in mice to treat retinoschisis, a rare genetic disorder that is passed from mothers, who retain their sight, to their sons.
Retinoschisis is a genetic eye disease that splits the retina, the light-sensitive layer of cells lining the back of the eye. It occurs in two forms, one affecting young children, the other older adults. Both forms usually affect both eyes, though one eye may be worse than the other.
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Posted on September 6, 2005 01:23 PM
BIOLASE Announces 510k FDA Submission of Its OCULASE MD for Ophthalmology
SAN CLEMENTE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 09/06/2005 -- BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTIE), a medical technology company that develops, manufactures and markets lasers and related products for dental and medical applications, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing its regulatory submission related to the marketing clearance for the OCULASE MD laser, designed to perform various indications for use in the fields of ophthalmology and oculoplasty.
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Posted on September 6, 2005 01:13 PM
Advanced Medical Optics To Present at Two Investor Conferences in September 2005
SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) (NYSE: EYE), today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer James V. Mazzo will present an overview of the company at Bank of America's 35th Annual Investment Conference in San Francisco, on Monday, September 19th, at 6:00 p.m. EDT.
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Posted on September 6, 2005 01:03 PM
Winners of "Make 50 the New 40 with Fraxel(R) Laser Treatment"
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 31, 2005 - Five people who turn 50 in 2005 have been selected for free Fraxel Laser Treatment, plus a trip to New York City to celebrate their 50th birthday in style, as Reliant Technologies Inc. marks the Fraxel laser's recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearances for skin resurfacing procedures and the treatment of melasma.
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Posted on September 6, 2005 12:00 PM
Can Laser Treatment Help With Rosacea?
Rosacea is a common skin disease that causes redness and swelling on the face. Often referred to as "adult acne," Rosacea may begin as a tendency to flush or blush easily, and then progress to persistent redness in the center of the face that may gradually involve the cheeks, forehead, chin, and nose. It also may involve the ears, chest and back. As the disease progresses, small blood vessels and tiny pimples begin to appear on and around the reddened area; however, unlike acne, there are no blackheads.
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Posted on September 5, 2005 03:41 PM
The Laser Bra Technique
Laser bra breast reduction is a specific technique of breast reduction pioneered by Dr. W. Grant Stevens. The laser bra breast reduction uses excess skin to form an internal support, lifting the entire breast and nipple.
A laser bra breast reduction utilizes the same incision style as the traditional breast reduction, although during a laser bra breast reduction, the nipple is never actually separated from underlying tissue. This means laser bra breast reduction patients rarely experience a loss in nipple sensation and are generally still able to breast feed.
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Posted on September 5, 2005 03:15 PM
Is Laser Surgery For Moles and Birthmarks?
Warts, Moles and Birthmarks are all skin conditions, and, according to doctors they are not even related and they should not be taken lightly.
Moles are usually harmless collections of pigmented cells called melanocytes on your skin. They can appear alone or in multiples. Moles are also called nevi; a single mole is a nevus. Most moles are present on the torso, but they are also commonly found on your face, arms and legs. Moles can be present in more obscure locations as well — including on your scalp, under your nails, in your armpits and around your genitals.
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Posted on September 5, 2005 02:01 PM
What Is The Conductive Keratoplasty?
Conductive keratoplasty (CK) is a surgical technique involving application of mild heat energy generated by radio frequencies to reshape the eye’s clear front surface (cornea). Reshaping the cornea alters the way light enters the eye to achieve clearer focus.
Conductive keratoplasty (CK) received FDA approval on April 16, 2002. Developed by Refractec, this procedure is indicated for the temporary reduction of farsightedness (between +0.75 to +3.25 diopters) in those 40 years of age or older.
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Posted on September 5, 2005 01:32 PM
Laser Eye Surgery And Its Immediate Results
Linda Hendry has put on and taken off her reading glasses countless times daily, for the past four years. It has even become an irritation for a woman who had virtually perfect vision until she reached her late 40s.
"I wasn't used to wearing glasses," said Hendry, who was diagnosed with presbyopia, an age-related problem that makes it hard to see close-up. "It was awkward and irritating - it was a pain." It was, because Dr. Paul Gulbas at the New Vision Laser Center, 421 Executive Center performed a procedure known as Conductive keratoplasty, or CK on her.
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Posted on September 5, 2005 01:27 PM
Lasers swift makeover
Nowadays everybody wants to look beautiful; an aging society now wants that fresh look without spending weeks of recovery. A new generation of skin lasers can now face all the demands.
"People want to look better, but they don't want to give up any time," said Susan Weinkle, a Bradenton dermatologist. The laser procedures, along with cosmetic tissue fillers, can erase wrinkles, blemishes and acne scars and repair sun-damaged skin - all within minutes a day or during a "lunch hour."
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Posted on September 5, 2005 12:58 PM
What Is Laser Tattoo Removal?
It is estimated that close to 10% of the U.S. population has some sort of tattoo. Eventually, as many as 50% of then want to have laser tattoo removal.
There is good news for those who have an unwanted body design. Newer laser tattoo removal techniques can eliminate your tattoo with minimal side effects. Here's how it works: lasers remove tattoos by breaking up the pigment colors of the tattoo with a high-intensity light beam.
Black tattoo pigment absorbs all laser wavelengths, making it the easiest to treat. Other colors, such as red, selectively absorb green laser light. Various colors can only be treated by selected lasers based upon the pigment color.
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Posted on September 2, 2005 01:45 PM
Is Eye Floater Laser an Option?
Vitreous floaters (eye floaters, vitreous opacities) are tiny, cloudy, clumps of cells that appear in the otherwise clear fluid (vitreous) that fills the back three-fourths of the eye. People see floaters as small specks, cobwebs, or clouds moving in their field of vision. The specks appear to be in the air out in front of the eye because they cast a shadow on the retina. They range from being a nuisance that can be ignored, to interfering with essential daily activities such as reading or driving. Floaters that are not close to other ocular structures are ideal for laser disruption because they have no blood supply and can not bleed.
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Posted on September 2, 2005 01:12 PM
Heidelberg Engineering Launches HRT3 to Facilitate Early Glaucoma Diagnosis
OSSENHEIM, Germany --(Business Wire)-- Sept. 1, 2005 -- Heidelberg Engineering GmbH, the leading developer of laser diagnostics for ophthalmic applications, today announced the introduction of the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph 3 (HRT3), a newly enhanced version of its flagship product for the assessment, diagnosis and management of glaucoma.
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Posted on September 2, 2005 01:06 PM