La nouvelle gaine offre un accès exceptionnel aux anatomies difficiles et aux vaisseaux de branche FLAGSTAFF, Arizona - Mardi 30 Août 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)--W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) a annoncé aujourd’hui la disponibilité commerciale de la gaine d’introduction GORE® DrySeal Flex, après avoir récemment obtenu les autorisations d’utilisation de la part des organismes de réglementation aux États-Unis, en Europe, au Canada et en Australie. Le dispositif est conçu avec une combinaison caractéristique de flexibilité accrue, de résistance à la torsion et de revêtement hydrophile, afin de faciliter l’accès aux anatomies difficiles et aux vaisseaux de branche (artères iliaques communes, par ex.) au cours des procédures de réparation par voie endovasculaire. La configuration 12 Fr x 45 cm de la gaine est conçue spécifiquement pour une utilisation avec l’endoprothèse de branche iliaque (Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis, IBE) GORE® EXCLUDER®, le seul dispositif indiqué aux Ét ... Read more »

- Bringing optimum live experience to the home and in-car environment with 4K/HDR and Hi-Resolution technologies - BERLIN - Wednesday, August 31st 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Berliner Philharmoniker (BPH) and Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) today announced that they will collaborate to develop the audio-visual technologies enhancing 4K/HDR video and Hi-Resolution audio platforms. Through this agreement, both parties will explore opportunities to bring a premium and authentic live concert hall experience to the home and in-car environment. Details of the collaboration will be discussed between both parties. Panasonic will support the Berliner Philharmoniker’s internet video platform, the Digital Concert Hall (DCH), through upgrading to the optimum and highest 4K/HDR video and Hi-Res audio recording technology, to improve the reproduction and streaming of BPH live performances. BPH have already embraced and explored cutting edge technology for audio-visual recordings ... Read more »

New sheath provides exceptional access to challenging anatomies and branch vessels FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Tuesday, August 30th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) today announced the commercial availability of the GORE® DrySeal Flex Introducer Sheath, after recently gaining clearance for use by regulatory bodies in the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Australia. The device is designed with a distinct combination of enhanced flexibility, kink resistance, and a hydrophilic coating to facilitate access to challenging anatomies and branch vessels, such as the common iliac arteries, during endovascular repair procedures. The 12 Fr x 45 cm sheath configuration is engineered specifically for use with the GORE® EXCLUDER® Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis (IBE), the only device indicated in the U.S. for endovascular repair (EVAR) of common iliac artery aneurysms or aortoiliac aneurysms. An EVAR often requires multiple wires and catheters be transferred into the vessel vi ... Read more »

Open-source, collaborative study initiated to advance understanding of real-world experience with therapies and clinical outcomes in patients with newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & OSAKA, Japan - Wednesday, August 31st 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502) today announced that its global non-interventional, observational multiple myeloma study is now enrolling patients. Titled INSIGHT-MM, the study aims to enroll 5,000 patients over three years with a goal of following each patient for a minimum of five years in an effort to track patterns in disease presentation, patient characteristics, treatment and outcomes and thereby enhance the understanding of real world experience of patients with multiple myeloma. “As both a physician and a patient, I have seen – and experienced – rapid changes in the approach to multiple myeloma treatment. Even with the recent introduction of new therapies, more wo ... Read more »

Testing Performed by SGS Proves Superior Performance of High-Speed, Energy-Efficient XLERATOR® Hand Dryer EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. - Wednesday, August 31st 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Excel Dryer, Inc., creator of the high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryer category that revolutionized the industry, today announced the publication of the industry’s first dry time and energy use results in compliance with the first global Product Category Rule (PCR) published by UL Environment (a business division of Underwriters’ Laboratories). SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company was selected by Excel Dryer to test the XLERATOR Hand Dryer models. The original, patented, high-speed, energy-efficient XLERATOR® Hand Dryer recorded an 8 second* dry time and 3.7 Wh* of energy per use while theXLERATOReco® Hand Dryer recorded 10 seconds*, 1.7 Wh*, respectively, making them the first-published in the industry. PCRs are the first step toward the develo ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, August 31st 2016 [ME NewsWire] Discovery Communications today announced it has formed a partnership with BHS Media to empower BHS Media to use Discovery’s content and branding to create and launch a brand new free-to-air lifestyle channel for Farsi-speaking markets across the Middle East and North Africa. BHS Media will launch Home & Health Farsi in September exclusively on Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD and EUTELSAT 7B satellites, featuring a mixture of inspirational content for family-focused Persian women. “Discovery has been investing in the Middle East for over 17 years, with globally-recognisable channels and popular programme franchises that have helped us position ourselves as one of the leading multiplatform broadcasters in the region,” said Amanda Turnbull, VP and Country Manager, Discovery Networks MENA. “The launch of Home & Health Farsi represents our commitment to also deliver a more localised offering, with content that has been specificall ... Read more »