With a new application developed by a U-M neurologist, better understanding of the anatomy of the peripheral nervous system can be found right on your iPhone. Nerve Whiz is a free application for medical professionals interested in learning the complex anatomy of nerve roots, plexuses, and peripheral nerves. It can work on Apple personal devices [...]

Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that its DuraSeal(TM) Exact spine sealant has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). DuraSeal Exact spine sealant is a new, low-swell formulation of dural sealant designed as an adjunct to suturing to repair the dura during spine surgery. The [...]

A new MRI device that guides surgeons as they implant electrodes into the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders could change the way this surgery, called deep brain stimulation, is performed at medical centers across the country, according to a group of doctors at University of California, San Francisco. Deep brain stimulation [...]

Want to review a specific surgical technique or check up on a product demonstration animation? Go to either of two Aesculap websites to access the company’s new video library featuring surgical technique videos, product demonstrations and patient testimonials in the categories of general surgery, neurosurgery, spine and orthopaedics. The web site locations are: www.AesculapUSA.com/Video_Library and www.AesculapImplantSystems.com/Video_Library. According [...]

BOHEMIA, NY–(Marketwire – November 12, 2010) – Highlighted Links http://www.Vycormedical.com NovaVision Vycor Medical, Inc. (OTCBB: VYCO) (www.vycormedical.com), a medical device company that designs, develops and markets next generation neurosurgery retraction devices, today announced the entry into a purchase agreement to acquire the assets of NovaVision, Inc., including its German subsidiary, NovaVision AG (together “NovaVision”) for an [...]

Oct. 28, 2010 Boston Scientific Corp., the Natick-based medical device company, said it has agreed to sell its neurovascular business to Stryker Corp. for up to $1.5 billion as part of Boston Scientific’s strategy to focus on its core business. Plans call for Stryker to pay $1.4 billion at the sale’s closing and Stryker could pay [...]

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ — Nfocus Neuromedical Inc., an innovative medical device company focused on the next generation treatment for brain aneurysms, today announced the appointment of Eric Milledge to Chairman and CEO effective immediately. Milledge has served as the company’s Chairman of the Board since April 2009. Former CEO, Martin Dieck, will assume the role of President and COO. [...]

Neurowave Medical Technologies™ announced the release of an innovative new device for the treatment of post-operative nausea, medically referred to as emesis. Reletex™ is a novel transdermal neuromodulation device that is non-invasive and drug-free, and has been demonstrated to alleviate nausea when used as an adjunct to anti-emetics. Reletex is a neuromodulation device worn on [...]