Topic: Medical Devices
FDA eyes overhaul for medical device approvals
AP Features
<div><p>Manufacturers of pacemakers, drug pumps and other implants could be the latest industry due for a safety overhaul, as the Food and Drug Administration takes a second look at how certain devices are approved.</p><p>Government regulators spent much ...
Boston Scientific cuts staff as costs persists
AP News
<div id="subtitle">Boston Scientific to slash 1,000 workers as expenses continue to pile up</div><div><p>Medical device maker Boston Scientific on Wednesday posted a $1.1 billion loss in the fourth quarter after settling a patent dispute with ...
Test of "artificial pancreas" offers diabetes hope
Reuters US Online Report Science News
<div><p>LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have used an "artificial pancreas" system of pumps and monitors to improve blood sugar control in diabetes patients in the first study to show the new device works better than conventional treatment.</p><p>Researchers from Britain ...
Boston Scientific spends $480K on lobbying in 4Q
AP News
<div id="subtitle">Boston Scientific spends $480K to lobby government in 4th qtr, up about $100K year-over-year</div><div><p>Medical device maker Boston Scientific Corp. spent $480,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on the health reform ...
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