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Children treated abroad as U.S. doctors push for devices CHICAGO (Reuters) - Every year, Chicago-based cardiologist Ziyad Hijazi accompanies two or three children and their families to his native Jordan for heart operations using medical devices that are not approved in the United States.   Nations:U.S.   Source:(Reuters)   2008-07-20 Plastics expert wins $500K Lemelson-MIT award BOSTON - Consumers have environmentally friendlier plastics, patients in clinical trials have a new device to treat clogged arteries and we all might get disease-treating nanoparticles inside our bodies thanks in part to the work of one man, the winner of this year's Lemelson-MIT Prize.   Nations:U.S.   2008-06-25 Wireless hospitals systems can disrupt med devices CHICAGO - Wireless systems used by many hospitals to keep track of medical equipment can cause potentially deadly breakdowns in lifesaving devices such as breathing and dialysis machines, researchers reported Tuesday in a study that warned hospitals to conduct safety tests.   Nations:Netherlands U.S.   Source:(AP)   2008-06-24 FDA OKs breathing device used by Christopher Reeve CLEVELAND - The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a medical device tested about five years ago on actor Christopher Reeve to help him breathe without a ventilator.   Nations:U.S.   People:Christopher Reeve   Source:(AP)   2008-06-18 Venture capitalists invest less in first quarter Investments in start-ups fell 5 percent to $7.1 billion during the first three months of 2008 compared to the year-ago quarter, signaling that venture capitalists may be less willing to open their wallets during a U.S. economic downturn.   Activities:2008 U.S. Recession   2008-04-19 Headlines Children treated abroad as U.S. doctors push for devices 2008-07-20 Plastics expert wins $500K Lemelson-MIT award 2008-06-25 Wireless hospitals systems can disrupt med devices 2008-06-24 FDA OKs breathing device used by Christopher Reeve 2008-06-18 Venture capitalists invest less in first quarter 2008-04-19 Home defibrillators save lives in study 2008-04-02 U.S. prosecutors get guidance on corporate monitors 2008-03-10 Aetna postpones sedation policy change 2008-02-28 Walking in rhythm is safe, even with earbuds: study 2008-02-01 Venture capital investments climb 2008-01-18 Radio ablation cuts need for heart shocks: study 2007-12-27 China launches drug recall system 2007-12-12 Idaho test reactor opens to universities 2007-12-08 Tiny sensor offers new medical, security uses 2007-11-01 Drug companies' ties to schools common 2007-10-17 Heart patients sue Medtronic over device 2007-10-17 Device woes said reported before recall 2007-10-17 Medtronic pulls defibrillator wires 2007-10-16 New study: Drug-coated stents not so bad 2007-09-02 Registry tracks athletes who have ICDs 2007-08-21 iPods can make pacemakers malfunction: study 2007-05-10 Cell phones safe to use in hospitals: U.S. study 2007-03-09 Guidant suits mount at Boston Scientific 2007-03-02 J&J discloses possible improper payments 2007-02-13 USDA to probe dog's death during demo 2007-01-13 Dow ends down 4 after barrage of buyouts 2006-12-18 FDA: Implantable heart bag needs study 2006-12-15 Smith & Nephew close to bidding for Biomet: papers 2006-12-10 Industry ties common on hospital boards 2006-11-29 Most defibrillators buried with patients: study 2006-11-12 FDA told to watch nanotech products for risks 2006-10-11 Pacemakers and MRIs don't mix 2006-10-09 Study: Decorated needles calm patients 2006-08-18 Recycling medical devices raises concerns 2006-07-30 Heart Device Makers Face New Challenge 2006-04-17 New Glasses Double as Hearing Aids 2006-04-09 Most-viewed Plastics expert wins $500K Lemelson-MIT award 2008-06-25 Wireless hospitals systems can disrupt med devices 2008-06-24 FDA OKs breathing device used by Christopher Reeve 2008-06-18 Venture capitalists invest less in first quarter 2008-04-19 Walking in rhythm is safe, even with earbuds: study 2008-02-01 New study: Drug-coated stents not so bad 2007-09-02 Registry tracks athletes who have ICDs 2007-08-21 iPods can make pacemakers malfunction: study 2007-05-10 Recycling medical devices raises concerns 2006-07-30

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