Medical Gadget Inspector

TransOral Robotic Surgery

2009-12-27T19:06:00.000-08:00

A minimally invasive surgical approach developed by head and neck surgeons at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicinehas been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Da Vinci Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, California) has been cleared for TransOral otolaryngologic surgical procedures to treat benign tumors and select malignant tumors in adults.

Drs. Gregory S. Weinstein and Bert W. O’Malley, Jr. of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine’s Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery founded the world’s first TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS) programat Penn Medicine in 2004, where they developed and researched the TORS approach for a variety of robotic surgical neck approaches for both malignant and benign tumors of the mouth, voice box, tonsil, tongue and other parts of the throat. Since 2005, approximately 350 Penn patients have participated in the world’s first prospective clinical trials of TORS. These research trials compromise the largest and most comprehensive studies of the technology on record.
“TORS has dramatically improved the way we treat head and neck cancer patients, completely removing tumors while preserving speech, swallowing, and other key quality of life issues,” said Bert O’Malley, Jr., MD, professor and chairman of Penn Medicine’s Department of Otorhinolaryngology:Head and Neck Surgery.

“It is very exciting that a concept conceived at PENN, evaluated in pre-clinical experimental models at PENN, tested in clinical trials at PENN, and then taught to key surgeons and institutions both within the U.S. and internationally has been officially recognized by our federal governing agencies and peers around the world as a new and improved therapy for select neck cancers and all benign tumors.”

45,000 Americans and approximately 500,000 people worldwide are diagnosed with head and neck cancers each year. Head and neck tumor treatments often involve a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. In many cases, surgery offers the greatest chance of cure; yet conventional surgery may require an almost ear-to-ear incision across the throat or splitting the jaw, resulting in speech and swallowing deficits for patients. In comparison, the minimally invasive TORS approach, which accesses the surgical site through the mouth, has been shown to improve long term swallowing function and reduce risk of infection while speeding up the recovery time. When compared to traditional surgeries, after their cancers have been removed successfully, patients have been able to begin swallowing on their own sooner and leave the hospital earlier. TORS outcomes are markedly improved when compared to standard chemotherapy, radiation or traditional open surgical approaches for oropharyngeal cancer.

“Based on our data and patient outcomes, coupled with the national and international enthusiasm and interest for TORS, we are changing the way oropharyngeal cancer and tumors will be treated now and in years to come,” noted Gregory Weinstein, MD, FACS, professor and vice chair of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine’s Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, director of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery and current president of The Society of Robotic Surgery. “We are already investigating new TORS treatments for other conditions such as sleep apnea, and collaborating with colleagues in Penn Neurosurgery to use TORS to remove skull base tumors and repair cervical spine disease.”

The Penn TORS program developed an international training program that has trained numerous surgical teams from 12 different countries, many of whom have started establishing TORS programs at their respective institutions. With the FDA clearance of the da Vinci System for transoral otolaryngology, Penn Medicine will immediately expand its well established training program to include surgical teams from the United States.
Dr. Weinstein and O’Malley have no financial ties or consulting agreement with the surgical company.
For more information about the Penn TORS Program, please visit http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/pennorl/research/tors/ or call 215-349-5390.
A 2005 Penn Medicine press release on TORS can be found online at: http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/news/News_Releases/may05/TORS.htm

Penn Medicine is one of the world’s leading academic medical centers, dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical research, and excellence in patient care. Penn Medicine consists of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (founded in 1765 as the nation's first medical school) and the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which together form a $3.6 billion enterprise.

Penn’s School of Medicine is currently ranked #3 in U.S. News & World Report’s survey of research-oriented medical schools, and is consistently among the nation’s top recipients of funding from the National Institutes of Health, with $367.2 million awarded in the 2008 fiscal year.

Penn Medicine’s patient care facilities include:

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania – the nation’s first teaching hospital, recognized as one of the nation’s top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center – named one of the top 100 hospitals for cardiovascular care by Thomson Reuters for six years.
Pennsylvania Hospital – the nation’s first hospital, founded in 1751, nationally recognized for excellence in orthopaedics, obstetrics & gynecology, and behavioral health.

Additional patient care facilities and services include Penn Medicine at Rittenhouse, a Philadelphia campus offering inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient care in many specialties; as well as a primary care provider network; a faculty practice plan; home care and hospice services; and several multispecialty outpatient facilities across the Philadelphia region.

Penn Medicine is committed to improving lives and health through a variety of community-based programs and activities. In fiscal year 2009, Penn Medicine provided $733.5 million to benefit our community.

Hybrid ORs

2009-12-04T23:50:00.000-08:00

Intraoperative diagnostics have long since become standard in modern clinical work and boost precision in surgery. A unique hybrid solution is now being offered by Siemens and TRUMPF: The C-arm and the operating table are capable of communicating one with another; their motions are precisely coordinated. This opens the door to new, integrated diagnostic and surgical techniques and at the same times offers hospitals maximum flexibility in patient positioning, regardless of the surgical discipline involved.

A mighty team
Completely matched to each other are the Artis zee ceiling and Artis zeego X-ray and angiography systems made by Siemens and the version of the TRUMPF operating table engineered especially for these applications, the “TruSystem 7500 for Artis zee systems”. In coupled operation, the Artis control module can steer both units simultaneously. The high-resolution X-ray systems register the position of the operating table and use this information to avoid collisions between the operating table and the C-arm.

The operating table support column is fitted with a one-piece, carbon-fiber-reinforced table top. If desired, a segmented, all-purpose table top may be used instead. Both table tops can easily be changed out with the help of a shuttle.

The complete integration of the operating table into the Siemens angiography systems enables quick rotation and 3D images using the C-arm. The table top with its modular design makes for versatility when positioning the patients, accommodating every surgical discipline. Complicated setups such as the lateral position with elevated thorax can be achieved quickly, precisely and conveniently.

New therapy options
Both surgeons and patients benefit from high-resolution imaging procedures, during and after the intervention, without time-consuming, expensive and potentially risky patient transfers. This also expands the therapeutic latitude for neurosurgery and orthopedics since there, in particular, flexible positioning capabilities play a decisive role.

Flexible use
No matter whether for combined, special-purpose surgery, conventional surgery or pure diagnosis – hybrid ORs can be used in many ways and by many medical disciplines. The operating table concept used by TRUMPF throughout enables universal use. Table tops and components are compatible one with another and can be flexibly configured. In addition to carbon-fiber-reinforced table tops, which permit intraoperative diagnostics with artifact-free X-rays, the surgical staff can also use all-purpose table tops. Patented couplers make it possible to configure these quickly and easily, as may be needed by any given surgical discipline. Thus a table for universal use quickly becomes a special-purpose table. With its many adjustment capabilities, it will do justice to every intervention.

More space in the OR
TRUMPF surgical lights, too, with their extended range of horizontal and vertical motion, expand freedom of movement in the OR. They ensure perfect illumination during both open surgery and interventional procedures. Thus they are available for every hybrid use. The TRUMPF ceiling pendants as well can play an important role in the hybrid operating theater. They can be set up close to the ceiling to avoid collisions with other equipment. Thanks to their long support arms they can quickly be swung out of the scanning range.

Exact planning makes it possible to seamlessly integrate hybrid ORs into the central surgical department and at the same time adhere to all the hygiene concepts and specified work sequences. This makes it possible to achieve a high degree of utilization even in smaller hospitals. That is a great advantage – not just in difficult economic times.

Curing Cancer with Radio Waves

2008-03-05T01:33:00.000-08:00

When John Kanzius, a retired radio and television broadcaster and engineer, was working with a radio frequency generating device aimed at eradicating cancer cells, he could have not imagined that the experiments would eventually cause a salt water solution to release hydrogen, which could then be burned producing very high temperatures, thus becoming a possible substitute for fuel.

This amazing invention works by using a generator that emits 14-megahertz radio waves that bombard a solution of salt and water. No one knows for certain what happens thereafter but everything indicates that the sodium chloride may weaken the bonds between the strong oxygen and hydrogen atoms in water and the radio waves break apart the bonds and liberate flammable hydrogen gas molecules.
A simple spark is all is needed then to ignite the hydrogen, generating an intense flame that produces enough heat to power up an engine.

Kanzius never meant to invent a substitute for fuel and he is not pursuing that goal neither. Diagnosed with leukemia in 2002, he began building his radio-wave blaster to research the subject of cancer treatment by his own experiences undergoing chemotherapy.

To kill cancer cells using Kanzius RF Therapy, cancer cells are first tagged with tiny objects known as nanoparticles, such as SWNTs and GNPs. When the RF (radio frequency) transmitter apparatus exposes the nanoparticles to the radio frequency signal they heat up, destroying the cancer cells, but don't damage healthy cells nearby.

As of 2007-04-23, preliminary research using the Kanzius RF device at the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston (by Dr. Steven A. Curley, Professor in Surgical Oncology) and The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (by Dr. David A. Geller, co-director of the Liver Cancer Center) has shown promising results. As of 1st November 2007, preliminary trials with rabbits have turned up a 100% success rate, with the tumors successfully eliminated and the rabbits remaining unharmed. If federal approval is granted, testing on human patients would be the next step.

In contrast with currently used radiofrequency ablation where an RF probe (needle) is inserted into or next to a tumor mass, Kanzius' method is noninvasive.

Steven A. Curley, who pioneered the clinical studies that led to FDA approval of radiofrequency ablation to treat unresectable primary and metastatic hepatobiliary malignancies, referred to the method as “one of the most exciting developments in years.”

The prototype of the device was built by Kanzius himself in his home.

The Kanzius RF Machine uses a capacitor to focus radio waves in a transmitting head to send them to a receiving head. Between the two machines there is a space where the cancerous part is placed so the radio waves can be sent through it.

Four units are currently in service at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center received their first unit in May of 2005, and MD Anderson Cancer Center received their first machine in January of 2006. John Kanzius' predicts a near term demand of 3,000 to 5,000 units with long term expectations at 50,000 to 100,000 units.

Until targeting is fully viable, Kanzius is considering only making the machine available only to a few well renowned medical centers. As patent holder, he decides who is able to purchase the machines.

More Info:
John Kanzius
Kanzius RF Therapy

Green Gadget Inspector: Converting Salt Water into Fuel

High-Tech Stethoscope Hack

2008-02-20T00:27:00.000-08:00

Other uses for Stethoscopes such as hearing and recording through walls thanks to this under $25 "High-Tech" Stethoscope Hack:

High-Tech Stethoscope Hack! - Click here for the most popular videos

Electro Optical Synergy

2008-02-05T13:56:00.000-08:00

Electro-Optical Synergy (ELOS) is a selective photothermolysis technology developed by the corporation Israel's Syneron Medical Ltd, that uses various forms of radio and light frequencies principally for cosmetic medicial purposes.

Syneron has recently presented its new line of skin ablation fractional devices that include the Matrix RF applicator for Syneron's eLight, eLaser and eMax at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

The company has also presented a device that has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for laser-assisted lipolysis and features disposable fiber optics.

In addition to these two new devices, Syneron has also presented its VelaShape™ device, the first FDA-cleared Class II device for the temporary reduction of the appearance of cellulite that delivers non-invasive cellulite and circumferential reduction treatments.

All devices are powered by proprietary elōs™ Technology, and deliver Bi-Polar Radio Frequency and Light energies that allows the devices to treat a wide range of conditions, such as Hair Removal, Wrinkle Reduction, Vascular Advanced or Fractional Skin Treatment, while minimizing the applied light energy and its long list of associated undesired side effects.

elōs™ Technology was developed by IPL inventor/patent-holder Dr. Shimon Eckhouse and master physicist, Dr. Michael Kreindel.

This revolutionary technology platform effectively overcomes the safety and procedural limitations of intense pulse light (IPL) and conventional lasers.

Clinical Applications

Delivers treatment to the deep dermal levels to allow for new collagen generation, while protecting the epidermis
Selective heating within matrix thermal bands allows surrounding tissue to remain undamaged, promoting quicker healing time and minimizes the downtime
Light and RF energies reduce sebaceous gland activity while blue light destroys acne
Treat even minimally-pigmented hair colors and all skin colors
Treat superficial benign vascular and pigmented lesions including Telangiectasias, Rosacea, Poikiloderma and Angioma. FotoFacialRF.
Resolve vascular lesions in 1-3 treatments
Selective thermolysis to vascular lesions and leg veins up to 4-mm
Can also be applied on advanced vascular and smaller resistant vessels including fine telangiectasias

More Info:
Syneron

Medical Gadget Inspector's AdSense Player

2008-02-01T01:45:00.000-08:00

YouTube has launched a new service called AdSense Players.

With AdSense Players you create customized video players for publishing to Websites or Blogs, using keywords or pre-selected premium content, like you see below:

Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com

This Post is just a test to see what AdSense Player picks up from the content of the Medical Gadget Inspector's Blog.
Comments are welcome.

HATO Medical Notebook

2008-01-16T02:28:00.001-08:00

MSI (Micro-Star International) has manufactured a a revolutionary notebook, which supports ECG (electrocardiogram analysis).

Called HATO, (H eartbeat A udition T ransceiver O n-the-Go), it is a medical laptop with built-in ECG (ElectroCardiogram Analysis), that allows for immediate monitoring and diagnosis on the patient’s electrocardiogram record.
It is capable of recording and storing ECG signals of professional quality level, generate different levels of alarms, and forward the alarm messages with the recorded signals to relevant health care providers by wireless communication.

Moreover, HATO's 3G-enabled wireless solution means that there's no need to go and see the doctor personally or even go to the hospital for check-up. Through 3G, patient and doctor are connected at all times and in all places. It can help overcome several challenges such as physical distance between doctor and patient, overcrowded hospitals and longer-than-average hospital stays.

Furthermore, patients can self-administer most tests and allows them greater freedom, yet making it possible for their doctor to monitor their health.

MSI's innovative HATO is a new concept in portable ECG, offering a comprehensive suite of ECG interpretation and analysis programs.
It is designed to record and transmit in real-time a patient's ECG information to appropriate medical staff or doctor for initial diagnosis and professional medical advice.

More Info:
Micro-Star International

PIP - Personal Input Pod™

2007-10-20T17:54:00.000-07:00

The PIP is a revolutionary biosensor that helps you combat stress.

The PIP measures a psycho-physiological phenomenon known as electrodermal activity (EDA) . EDA corresponds to changes in the electrical properties of the skin due to sweat gland activity. Since sweat is electrically conductive, the more a person sweats, the more electrically conductive their skin becomes and vice versa. These changes in conductivity are readily measurable, and especially so at the fingertips, where there is a particularly high concentration of sweat glands.

Many processes in the body are regulated by the autonomic nervous system (ANS). "Autonomic" refers to the fact that these processes are not under our conscious control, but are carried out continuously and automatically "in the background". The ANS can be subdivided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. In situations that cause stress, the sympathetic system primes the body for "fight or flight", one manifestation of which is an increase in sweating. Hence the psychological phenomenon of stress elicits a physiological response (increased sweating), and it is this that the PIP measures.

Communicating wirelessly with an entertainment application that runs on your mobile phone, the Personal Input Pod™ provides a unique stress management solution in a highly portable, consumer friendly package and at a consumer friendly price.

In today's fast-paced world, the PIP empowers you to take control of your stress, teaching you to relax in a fun and engaging way.

Features:

Bluetooth connectivity enables operation with a wide variety of phones and handheld devices.
High performance, completely self-contained.
Robust, scientifically validated measurement of stress via the electrodermal response.
Recharge the internal battery via a standard wall plug or a computer USB port

Software applications include:

Relax & Race, a racing game for mobile phones and desktop PC’s, where victory is achieved only by out-relaxing your opponent.
You must discover how to control your stress, and learn not only to relax, but to relax in a stressful environment.

Stormchaser maps the weather according to your stress levels, encouraging you to find your inner calm and tame the storm.
As you relax, the wind lessens, the rain eases off, and the clouds clear until you are basking in warm sunshine.

Lie Detective is a classic polygraph simulator.
Responding to stress, less than truthful answers to probing questions send the needle polygraph display racing.

Available from:
Vyro Games

Bionic Ear System

2007-10-10T07:40:00.000-07:00

Advanced Bionics Corporation is dedicated to providing technology that restores hearing.

Advanced Bionics Corporation is a global leader in the development of implantable, high-technology neurostimulation devices that are being used in new treatments for deafness.

The company has developed the Harmony™ Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Sound Processor, an advanced audio gadget that has been designed to maximize hearing potential beyond words so the bearer can experience as much of the full range of sound as possible.

Thanks to its CD-quality sound processing and wide sound window, the Harmony BTE processes sound with unmatched fidelity and clarity.

It will help many patients with hearing disorders to greatly improve the quality of their lifes.

Available from:
Advanced Bionics

Source:
Audio Gadget Inspector: Bionic Ear System

Low Level Laser Therapy Devices

2007-10-03T13:06:00.000-07:00

Low Level Laser Therapy ( LLLT ), also known as Photobiomodulation, is a form of phototherapy or light therapy.

It involves the application of low power light to areas of the body in order to stimulate healing.
Photons, which are particles of electromagnetic energy, are emitted from the low power laser. These particles enter the tissues and are absorbed in the mitochondria, which are tiny structures within the substance of each individual cell. The energy is converted to chemical energy within the cell. The permeability of the cell membrane then changes, which in turn produces various physiological effects. These physiological changes are affected on a variety of cell types including macrophages, fibroblasts, endothelial cells and mast cells.

Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is believed to enhance tissue growth and as a result, to have other beneficial effects such as resolve inflammation, relieve pain and boost the immune system.
The exact mechanism to produce these effects is still being studied, but it is agreed that the mechanism is photochemical rather than heat-related.

In any case, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) has demonstrated the ability to significantly accelerate and enhance the body’s natural defense and repair components in the presence of injury, inflammation and certain disease processes.
By modifying the effects and limiting the duration of inflammation as well as enhancing specific repair and healing processes, LLLT is consistent in providing pain relief, reducing injury damage and loss of function, in addition to facilitating more rapid repair and stronger healed tissue structures.

Several clinical studies have noted the following results of LLLT:

Increased collagen production
Enhanced nerve regeneration
Increased vasodilation
Reduced inflammatory duration
Increased cell metabolism
Increased pain threshold
Increased cell membrane potential
Reduced edema magnitude
Increased microcirculation
Increased tissue and bone repair
Increased lymphatic response
Increased enzyme response

Observed biological and physiological effects include changes in cell membrane permeability, up-regulation and down-regulation of adenosine triphosphate and nitric oxide.

External links

HealioHealth also offers these laser devices:

Cold Laser Treatment Therapy
$690.00

Low Energy Laser SportLaser LLLT Device
$3,995.00

Laser Therapy BTL 4120 Laser Professional (2 Channel Laser)
$3,575.00

Portable Laser BTL 2000
$2,564.75

Laser Therapy BTL 4110 Laser Professional (1 Channel Laser)
$2,488.60

Laser Therapy BTL 4110 Laser Optimal (1 Channel Laser)
$2,629.95

Low Level Laser Therapy
$3,495.00

Low Level Laser Therapy Aculas Laser For Hair Loss Treatment
$899.00

Laser Comb HairMax Premium
$490.00

Laser Comb HairMax SE
$375.00

Laser Therapy BTL 5000 Laser Series
$2,949.45

TENS Laser therapy 2000 VIS
$665.00

Reminder Watch & Medical Alert.

2007-09-10T12:16:00.000-07:00

The 12 alarm wristwatch and electronic medical alert bracelet is a popular and very practical medical gadget from e-pill Medication Reminders.

With up to 12 Daily Auto-Repeating Alarms, a Medical Snooze Alarm that repeats every 3 minutes and a Medical Alert ID that functions like an electronic medical alert bracelet, the e-pill CADEX Medication Reminder watch is a great aid to those patients who need to take medications at a certain periods of time.

Designed for Diabetics, Epilepsy, Parkinson's or Aphasia patients it is complemented with an optional Electronic Diabetes Bracelet (medical alert bracelet) and a Medication Reminder (pill timer) for patients of all ages.

Features:

Up to 12 Daily Alarms (auto reset - repeats every day at the same time)
Alpha Reminder Message (up to 36 characters)
Beeping Sound
Medical Snooze (every 3 minutes until medications are taken)
ALERT button displays Medical ID (medical alert) databank
Medical ID databank (Medical Information)
Normal time & date function
Easy to read display (large text/numbers)

The Medical ID Databank stores critical health information (similar to a medical ID bracelet).
Simply pressing the ALERT button it displays:

Name and phone number
Medical Information (diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, aphasia, hemophiliac, Parkinson's etc)
Allergic reactions (penicillin, bee sting, peanuts etc.)
Emergency contact and phone
List of medications, blood type, date of birth
Doctor's name & phone
Insurance company & policy number

Watch below an instructional video and a quick-guide:

More Info:
www.cadexproducts.com

Laser Eye Surgery Videos

2007-09-08T08:35:00.000-07:00

A number of innovative Laser Eye Surgery procedures are widely available today.
There are three main types of Laser Eye Surgery:

PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy) has been the standard eye laser surgery for many years.
It involves the complete removal of the epithelium or the outer layer of cells on the eye, with the use of a "cold" laser light.
PRK is mostly used on patients with low to moderate amounts of Myopia Astigmatism.
Below you can watch a video showing a PRK surgical intervention:

LASEK (Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy) or EPIFLAP (Laser Assisted Epithelial Keratomileusis) surgery involves the fractional removal of the epithelium to reveal the cornea, which is then firmed or reshaped by a laser. The outer layer of cells is then pushed back, and the eye heals shortly after.
LASEK is used on patients with low to moderate amounts of Myopia or Astigmatism.
Below you can watch a video showing a LASEK surgical intervention:

LASIK (Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) is the newest and most popular type of eye laser surgery. Initially developed by Spanish ophthalmologist José Barraquer, with this procedure a thin layer of the eye's cornea is sliced off to create a flap. This enables the laser to target the tissue underneath. The flap is simply replaced and grows back naturally. Vision is restored almost immediately.
LASIK is usually used on patients with severe Myopia (nearsightedness): -0.75 diopters to 10.0 diopters.
Below you can watch a video showing a LASIK surgical intervention:

Source:
http://lasertherapeutic.blogspot.com

Wheelchair for the 21st Century

2007-07-06T06:55:00.000-07:00

A better wheelchair designed by Polish students Michal Piersa, Milosz Jamrozy, Igor Modelski, Bogusz Radziemski, Rafal Krzysiak and Kamil Ruszczyk, from the Politechnika Warszawska, Poland.

They were awarded the grand prize for their 21st century design.

This wheelchair for the 21st century was designed as an entry for a contest organized by Technische Universiteit Eindhoven in the Netherlands. The wheelchair is designed to be driven by muscular force. Thanks to the employment of a gyroscope, mounted underneath the seat, the wheelchair can remain vertical while only using two wheels. The wheelchair has a set of gearings mounted on both 26" diameter wheels. The frame consists of two flat springs that are connected to a hard gyroscope box and through a liner guide to the seat's hard frame. The seat is connected to the liner guide by a set of clips.

Autodesk Inventor Student Design Contest

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2007-05-30T12:05:00.001-07:00

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New Generation of Digital Stethoscopes

2007-02-10T05:26:00.000-08:00

The ultimate in stethoscope sound quality.
Adjust volume for faint heart sounds, obese patients, noisy work environments, etc.

It will greatly improve the diagnosis of sublte murmurs, or taking blood pressure.

Suitable for students or academic research recordings, the ds32a sets new standards in electronic stethoscope audio quality and ease-of-use.

Capturing the Sound - The Electromagnetic Diaphragm (EmD)
Capturing heart and lung sounds is the most critical aspect of stethoscope design.
Acquire the sound accurately, and anything is possible.
The patented Electromagnetic Diaphragm (EmD) is unique to a Thinklabs stethoscope, and is the key to audio quality.

Audio Transmission 100% End-to-End Electronics
Having captured an accurate signal, electronic signal transmission right to the eartips ensures crisp clear sound.
A simple experiment with your conventional stethoscope shows you why you need End-to-End Electronics.

More Info:
Thinklabs

Tiny Robots for stomach surgery

2005-11-15T03:22:00.000-08:00

Tiny Robots (8 centimeters long) are being developed at the University of Nebraska to provide remote controlled robot abdomen surgery.

The project's mission is to test new minimally invasive surgery techniques.
Specialized devices for illumination, biopsy, clamping and cauterizing are also planned, some of which could move around the stomach or the abdominal cavity.

Dmitry Oleynikov, director of education and training for the minimally invasive and computer-assisted surgery project asserted that:

“This is just the start of things to come regarding robotic devices at work inside the body during surgery.”

NASA has shown its interest in the project and said it will teach astronauts to use the robots so that surgeries can be performed in space. They can also be operated from surgeons on Earth, who can control the robots themselves from other locations.

Visit the University of Nebraska to watch an amazing video of a motorized robot doing its job inside a patient's abdomen.

Microfluidic Lab-on-a-chip
for Chemical And Biological Analysis And Discovery
(Chromatographic Science)

Education Software for health science students

2005-11-12T21:12:00.000-08:00

Software to help you study and make the top grade in anatomy, physiology, biology and chemistry.
Software to help you with special topics such as Tom Myers "Anatomy Trains" theory and practice and Pete Egoscue's "Posture Solutions" concepts and applications.

Anatomy of Movement

Cardio Heart Rate Monitor

2005-11-12T19:23:00.000-08:00

Tanita 6102 Cardio Heart Rate Monitor

Panasonic EW3111W

2005-11-12T14:06:00.000-08:00

Precise Logic Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor.
Measures height and width of pulse, providing reliable measurement capability for people with high blood pressure.