Results of Ivivi Technology Demonstrate Acceleration in Pain Relief

Ivivi Technologies, Inc. (Northvale, NJ) recently announced the results of a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical study. “Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF) on Post-Surgical Pain Reduction for Breast Augmentation” showed an 80% acceleration in pain relief among patients treated with this active technology compared to patients treated with placebos.
Patients were randomly assigned to active or placebo treatment with the wearable, lightweight, disposable Ivivi units, and assessed for postoperative pain twice daily for several days after surgery.
Ivivi’s proprietary PEMF technology is designed to accelerate the body’s natural anti-inflammatory response by exploiting the same basic electrochemical properties of the body that have been used diagnostically (CAT, MRI, and PET scans).
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New V.A.C.® Therapy System Receives FDA Clearance

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the new V.A.C.® Therapy Systems (Kinetic Concepts, Inc. San Antonio, Tex) across acute and homecare settings.
V.A.C. is an adjunctive wound treatment that utilizes subatmospheric pressure and consists of a vacuum pump, a collection canister, connection tubings, and specialized topical dressings.
The system includes the InfoV.A.C.™ Therapy System and the ActiV.A.C.™ System. The InfoV.A.C.™ is intended for use in acute care settings, is 50% lighter and smaller than its predecessor, and allows caregivers to monitor and document wound healing.
The ActiV.A.C.™ Therapy System automatically documents the patient’s therapy history and treatment times, which can be reviewed on screen or downloaded to a computer.
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Middle Eastern Wound Care Academy Concludes in Dubai

Smith & Nephew’s (London, England) first Wound Care Academy in Dubai was an educational initiative with special focus on the practical, clinical, and theoretical aspects of Advanced Wound Management. The week-long course was designed to increase awareness levels of wound management practices and principles among the local nursing staff.
Twenty-five nurses from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman, attended the academy—all of whom have the desire to improve wound care in their communities and will return to their hospitals in efforts to train their colleagues.
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Advanced Wound Care Technology Market to reach $4.6 billion in 2011

Reportbuyer.com (London, England) projects that the market for advanced wound care technology will reach $4.6 billion in 2011. In 2005, the market was worth more than $2.3 billion and over a 5 year period is predicted to have an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 12.3%.
Report Buyer, the destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors recently added a new market report titled, “The Market for Advanced Wound Care Technology.” This report provides a quantitative market forecast for advanced wound care products, covers all key market segments, market analysis, and includes competitive analysis.
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IYIA Launches Technology to Reduce Amputations due to Diabetic Foot Ulcers