Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Evaluate Pancreatic Cancer A recent U.S. study found that advanced magnetic resonance imaging methods could be used to differentiate living from dead tumor cells in a rabbit model of pancreatic cancer, thus providing a more in-depth understanding of this model of pancreatic cancer as well as the imaging methods employed.
Lawmaker Calls for Investigation Into Drug, Device Discrepancies Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) is asking the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate why devicemakers don’t receive the same incentives as drugmakers to create products for rare diseases.
Zoll Monitor/Defibrillator Gets FDA Clearance Zoll Medical’s Propaq monitor/defibrillator has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA. The device was designed for military customers and air medical operations, the company says.
Boston Scientific Wins FDA Approval for Two New SCS Leads Boston Scientific … has received FDA approval for two spinal cord stimulation (SCS) leads for use with its Precision Plus SCS system, a rechargeable device for the management of chronic pain of the trunk and/or limbs.
