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BOSTON, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Solos Endoscopy, Inc. (OTCPK: SNDY) is pleased to announce that the Company experienced an approximate 16% increase in sales for the twelve months ended 2012 compared to 2011. Solos Endoscopy finished 2012 with $395,038.76 in sales, a 16% increase over 2011 sales of $340,626.22. Solos Endoscopy's increase in sales for the twelve months ended 2012 can be attributed to a strong fourth quarter where the Company had three months of sales increases...
Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Doctors may soon have a new method for checking for cancers and other ailments of the esophagus thanks to a pill-sized device that can take microscopic images as it is fed down through the throat. Scientists hope the new technology can become an easier way to screen people for a condition known as Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous condition usually caused by chronic exposure to stomach acid. Unlike current imaging techniques,...
TORONTO, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, the United States market for laparoscopic devices will grow moderately, reaching a value of $3.59 billion by 2017. Growth will come largely from expanding procedure volumes, as the demand for minimally invasive techniques continues to grow. Direct energy, hand assist and single-port devices will grow most quickly. (Logo:...
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Olive Medical Corporation of Salt Lake City, UT, a growth company, announces 510K clearance and the worldwide sales launch for the OVS1 ALL-IN-ONE HD Visualization system. The OVS1 is a lightweight, compact complete visualization system for in-office procedures. The office system boasts a crisp 1080p HD image, LED light source, and touch-screen interface, bringing OR quality imaging for physician office procedures. (Photo:...
Instratek, Inc.™ has been synonymous with minimally invasive surgical technologies for over 20 years and today announces domestic launch of the Mini Cannulated Titanium Headed & Headless Screw Set. Houston, TX (PRWEB) January 07, 2013 The Mini Cannulated Titanium Headed & Headless Screw system is a comprehensive small screw set, containing 2.5mm, 3.0mm and 4.0mm diameters, designed for indications in the treatment of bone fractures, osteotomies, arthrodesis, bunionectomies,...
BOSTON, Jan. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Solos Endoscopy, Inc. (OTCPK: SNDY) is pleased to announce that the Company plans to continue its progress in 2013 as its management has announced its goals for moving forward in the New Year. Solos Management believes its long term success is contingent upon its efforts to strengthen its balance sheet, its ability to obtain proper certifications of its product line, and the development of distribution channels for its endoscopic instruments. In...
VERNON HILLS, Ill., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pushing the limits of gynecologic endoscopy, Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. introduces the 3.8 mm Compact Hysteroscope, an exceptionally happy marriage of patient comfort and physician versatility. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120426/CG95191LOGO) "We are excited about the launch of this product because it is truly unique," said Monica Sanders, Corporate Director of Marketing for Richard Wolf. "It has a...
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardica, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRDC) today announced that it shipped its first commercial MicroCutter XCHANGE(TM) 30 devices and cartridges to DACH Medical Group, its distributor for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 is the smallest commercially-available, cartridge-based cutting/stapling device designed to be used during laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgical procedures. The initial shipment of the XCHANGE 30...
Dr. Constantine Frantzides, a Skokie, IL physician who is Board Certified in Surgery, has been selected by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. for inclusion in its prestigious guide of the nation's top 1% of medical specialists, America's Top Doctors. SKOKIE, Ill., Dec. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. America's trusted source for identifying Top Doctors has published its newest edition of America's Top Doctors and has selected Constantine Frantzides, MD for...
OAK BROOK, Ill., Dec. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new year is approaching and for those that are turning 50 in 2013, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) recommends adding colorectal cancer screening to their New Year's list of resolutions. Recent studies have confirmed that screening is a contributing factor to declining colorectal cancer death rates. Colorectal cancer, also referred to as colon cancer, is one of the most preventable cancers. The...
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Sigmoidoscopy is a medical procedure in which the physician is able to visualize the inside walls of the large intestine with a scope placed in the rectum. Only the distal part of the colon, or the sigmoid, is examined as opposed to the entire bowel in a colonoscopy. Reasons for procedure The use of this procedure is mainly for early detection of colorectal cancer, vascular abnormalities or polyps. Studies have shown that this procedure has aided in early detection of colorectal cancer...
The esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a medical diagnostic procedure used in internal medicine to view the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. This non-invasive procedure is used for many complaints and requires little to no time for recovery from the procedure. Reasons for the Procedure Patients present to their physician with physical complaints. For example, a patient may come into the office and say they have been feeling tired and forgetful. Through many tests and evaluations,...
A laparoscopy is an invasive surgical procedure used in abdominal area but is much less invasive than the preceding methods. Small incisions are made in the abdomen or pelvic area in which the camera and tools are introduced to perform the surgery or inspect the area. The method before the laparoscopy involved cutting open the area completely with longer healing time and more complications. Although in the pediatric populations, abscesses have a tendency to form around the incision sites....
Cystoscopy is a medical procedure to explore the bladder with a cytoscope, a small camera with magnification. The bladder is accessed by the cytoscope through the urethra. This procedure is used as a diagnostic tool for the medical provider. Reasons for Procedure There are several complaints from patients that would make this procedure a consideration of the medical provider. Patients that present with chronic urinary tract infections, decrease in bladder control, abnormal urine...
The Colposcopy is a preventive procedure to identify a possible abnormal cells or tissue on the cervix, vagina and vulva. By illuminating and magnifying the area with a coloscope during the examination, areas of concern can be identified earlier by the colposcopist. The procedure was developed by a German physician Hans Hinselmann in 1925 with the help of Dr. Helmut Wirths. Cause for the Procedure This examination has multiple candidates. If a patient has been a victim of a sexual...
