October 16, 2009 – Correlagen recently expanded its CardioGeneScan test, the first comprehensive genetic test for the diagnosis of familial cardiac disease.

October 16, 2009 – BIOTRONIK yesterday said it recently received the Industry’s first European CE Mark approval so BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring can replace in-hospital device follow-up visits.

October 15, 2009 – A study conducted by the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) demonstrates that, for certain patient populations, an experimental device that lowers blood pressure may be a cost effective treatment. The implantable device, called Rheos, is in advanced stages of testing for individuals with drug-resistant hypertension.

October 14, 2009 – Medtronic Inc. yesterday initiated a feasibility study of an interventional treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) that uses a specially-designed drug-eluting stent (DES) system.

October 14, 2009 - Survivors and patients with cancers and heart disease, along with patient advocate organizations and physicians, today urged policymakers to enhance early diagnosis of deadly diseases by preserving access to advanced imaging, such as MRI and CT scans, in final healthcare reform legislation.

October 13, 20009 - The Senate Finance Committee today approved the measure on a 14-9 vote in favor of a healthcare overhaul, gaining the support of an influential Republican.