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Health Robotics Reports Strong Sales-Kickoff in First Quarter 2013

Health Robotics reported 28 new contracts in 1Q2013, including 12 new Robots [versus 6 Robots in 1Q2012; 8 for Oncology and 4 for non-hazardous IVs] and 16 new i.v.SOFT workflow software agreements [versus 11 i.v.SOFT contracts in 1Q2012].

24 Apr 2013

Smarter, More Active and Interactive Bionic Prosthetic Devices

The tragic April 15 bombing at the Boston Marathon took the lives of three people and has left dozens of people with serious injuries, many of whom have lost limbs.

20 Apr 2013

New Report on Global Market for Medical Robotic Systems

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Medical Robotic Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018" report to their offering.

20 Apr 2013

Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Holds Promise for Throat Cancer Treatment

Researchers in London, Ontario, are conducting a first-ever clinical trial to determine which treatment option gives patients with throat cancers the best quality of life. These cancers are dramatically on the rise due to the epidemic of HPV (human papilloma virus) infection.

18 Apr 2013

Clinicians Employ Robotic Afterloader Device to Place Radioactive Source for HDR Brachytherapy Treatment

A prostate cancer patient has become the first person in the world to be treated using the latest version of Varian's Vitesse™ real time planning solution for planning and performing advanced high-dose-rate (HDR), ultrasound-guided brachytherapy treatments. The treatment took place at the Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina.

17 Apr 2013

MAKO to Acquire Stanmore’s Sculptor Robotic Guidance Arm

MAKO Surgical Corp. and Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd. today announced that MAKO has agreed to settle all patent infringement actions and acquire certain assets of Stanmore related to its Sculptor Robotic Guidance Arm (RGA) business.

17 Apr 2013

New York City Dermatologist Installs ARTAS Robotics System for Hair Transplantation

Restoration Robotics, Inc. today announced the installation of its revolutionary ARTAS® System by Dr. Marc Avram, MD, a privately practicing dermatologist in New York City, specializing in hair transplantation and cosmetic skin procedures.

16 Apr 2013

Health Robotics Withdraws Support for Fresenius Kabi's IV Consumables for Robots

Health Robotics today announced that in response to competitive trends and overwhelming customer demand, it recently added support for LifeCare, while withdrawing sales support for all Fresenius Kabi's IV consumables for all of its Robots.

16 Apr 2013

CIVCO to Exhibit Latest Disease Site Solutions at Second ESTRO Forum

CIVCO Medical Solutions, the leading provider of comprehensive motion management solutions, will showcase trUpoint ARCH™, a new stereotactic radiosurgery solution, Protura™ Robotic Patient Positioning System, and the Universal Couchtop™ Long Extension, along with other disease site solutions at the 2nd ESTRO Forum, booth #5200 in Geneva, Switzerland, 19-23 April 2013.

15 Apr 2013