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News & Analysis 2008 p18:

• Phototherapy medical devices maker MedX Health files U.S. patent application for "Photobandage"
  May 27, 2008 -- MedX Health Corp., developer and manufacturer of phototherapy (low level laser) medical devices, has filed a provisional application with the U.S. Patent Office for Photobandage, its bandage technology designed to enhance healing by bathing a wound in light. The company intends to license the technology to one or more major wound care companies for further development, marketing, and sales.
• Urodynamix, Laborie announce U.S. launch of near IR spectroscopy-based bladder monitor
  May 23, 2008 -- Urodynamix Technologies Ltd. and Laborie Medical Technologies have announced the U.S. launch of the Tetra Bladder Monitor System, a catheter-free medical device that uses near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to aid in the diagnosis of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
• Vascular imaging leader Volcano acquires IVUS developer Novelis
  May 23, 2008 -- Volcano Corp., provider of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), functional measurement (FM) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) products designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular disease, has acquired Novelis. Novelis is known for its ultrasonic visualization and therapy technology for minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic devices.
• Prof Sunney Xie takes Zukunftspreis prize for bio imaging work
  May 23, 2008 -- Xiaoliang Sunney Xie, a "founding father" of single-molecule biophysical chemistry, will receive the Berthold Leibinger Zukunftspreis prize for his contributions to high-resolution optical imaging. Xie, Professor of Chemistry at Harvard University, is known for his work on CARS (coherent anti-Stokes Raman Scattering) microscopy, and recently presented a webcast on the topic with BioOptics World. Xie recognized the potential of CARS in biological imaging.
• Studies show effectiveness, safety of laser PVP for prostate treatment
  May 22, 2008 -- A range of studies presented at this week's annual meeting of the American Urological Society concluded that Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate (PVP) performed with American Medical Systems Inc.'s GreenLight laser is safer than -- and as effective as -- the invasive Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) procedure, the most common type of surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The reports included 2 randomized and 17 independent studies.
• Newport's Excelsior-594 Laser targets flow cytometry, DNA sequencing
  May 21, 2008 -- Newport Corporation's Spectra-Physics Lasers Division has unveiled its new Excelsior-594 Laser, designed for flow cytometry and emerging microscope and DNA sequencing applications that rely on exciting fluorescent dyes like "Texas Red" by using 594 nm as the laser excitation source.
• PhotoMedex's XTRAC Velocity laser gets FDA clearance
  May 20, 2008 -- PhotoMedex, Inc. has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510k clearance to market its XTRAC Velocity excimer laser system to treat psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis and leukoderma. According to the company, XTRAC Velocity delivers the highest UV power of any medical excimer laser on the market today, and is up to three times faster per treatment.
• Raydiance names pharma veteran Mel Engle CEO
  May 19, 2008 -- Raydiance, Inc. has appointed industry veteran Mel Engle as its new CEO to succeed company founder Barry Schuler, who is now Executive Chairman of the Board. Raydiance launched its first product last year, an easy-to-use USP platform that the FDA is testing in efforts to destroy malignant cancer cells, and commercial partners are using to develop new applications for dermatology and ophthalmology.
• Hi-def clinical microscopy system results from Toshiba, Olympus partnership
  May 16, 2008 -- Toshiba Imaging Systems Division is partnering with Olympus Canada to offer a new tool for clinical pathology and teaching, the High Definition Synergy-HD Microscope Imaging System. It includes a hi-def, wide screen 42" or 47" 1080p LCD monitor and promises true-color video in real time, displaying the entire slide at all ROIs and magnifications without artifacting.
• Zap's new Styla is "world's first microlaser for soft-tissue applications" in dentistry
  May 15, 2008 -- Dental laser company Zap Lasers has unveiled what it calls "a breakthrough in soft-tissue management." The Styla MicroLaser combines a wireless, cordless design with diode laser technology in a self-contained unit measuring 6.9 inches and weighing 1.9 ounces. More...

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