eCommerce: 64% of small online medical device suppliers to fail

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European spine market: slow growth to 2003

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French hip implants: metal-on-metal to rock the market

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German hip implants: ceramic-on-ceramic to take quarter of market

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Guidant: bidding war continues

In the latest twist in the Guidant takeover saga, Boston Scientific has made a revised $27.2 billion offer, which Guidant's board has concluded to be superior to Johnson & Johnson's rival bid. However, although this tips the scales in Boston Scientific's favor, there is still time for J&J to deliver the final blow.

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Hip implants: second recall in nine months

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Hip replacements: US to remain top for procedures

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HIV: test results in minutes

A major objective of effective HIV management is widespread and rapid diagnosis. A 10-minute test developed by Trinity Biotech [TRIB] has recently gained approval for use in the US. The test may represent a breakthrough in the battle to develop a low cost, rapid and simple kit format that can be utilized in both the developed and developing world.

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Intel's health guide puts telehealth in the spotlight

Intel has entered the healthcare market in full force with the announcement of its Intel Health Guide product. However, a closer look at the 'personal health system' reveals it to be something of a disappointment. Although Intel's entrance into the telehealth space will bring much needed attention to the emerging technology, the company's success in this competitive new arena remains to be seen.

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J&J: innovative pain relief

With J&J's [JNJ] Duragesic transdermal fentanyl patch losing patent protection in 2004 and the threat of generic competition from 2005, the launch of the innovative E-TRANS fentanyl PCTS later this year will help offset some of the predicted decline in Duragesic sales.

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