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Medical Devices are in certain cases Recession Proof

January 5, 2009

Analysis of:Medical devices not immune to recession worries | www.boston.com

Medical Devices are in certain cases Recession Proof This industry is complex. Yes there are certain manufactureres that will do well regardless of this recession as they manufacture excellent products and that are very much needed. Others are are extremely well marketed but are in a tough competition from imports. While others including some markety leaders will have negative growth and therefore will not do well this year but will tuen around in 2010. Others will suffer because they manufacture high priced equipment and many hospitals have reduce budgets this year. I base this information on my forty years in this industry having sold and manage sales of these products in more than 60 countries. In general this industry is a growth industry with  significant increases in sales during the next five years. Certain foreign markets will grow faster than others, while others becuase of reduced cash flows will have reduced growth.

Stents vs Coronary Surgery

August 18, 2008

Analysis of:Heart Stents No Better Than Drugs for Chest Pain Over Time | www.bloomberg.com

As a sales executive in the cardiac surgery market for many years, I have been involved with many aspects of this industry as well as having met many cardiac surgeons and seen numerous coronary surgeries. Overall, the success rate with stents is poor vs coronary bypass and certain follow up medications. The ratio of success vs failure is impressive when studying the success of stents.   Edward C. Saenz Westport, CT

Elective Cosmetic procedures

August 29, 2007

Analysis of:American's Gamble for Bargain Surgery Abroad | www.medpagetoday.com

A driving force is the growth of US citizens opting for cosmetic procedures in certain neighboring countries. This varies from breast implantation, facial cosmetic procedures including those that require IPL and laser treatments as well as hair removal treatments. In some countries this is a driving force for some physicians in some of these countries to buy expense cosmetic surgery equipment. Some of them offer packages so that the patients can take in some of the leisure activities offered in these countries. Some of these countries have highly rated esthetic plastic surgeons, dermatologist and cosmetic surgeons. However, there are also some charlatans involved who offer these elective procedures ay a low price and do not perform adequately leaving many Americans unsatisfied. It is best that Americans, Canadiens and Europeans learn adn obtain good references before embarking on a trip to a surgeon who is not fully trained or acredited.

Not all systems work the same way, some are outright dangerous

March 30, 2007

Analysis of:Cosmetic surgeons aim lasers to melt away fat | www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com

There is a growing demand for fat and cellulite removal systems but there is also outright risks in some of these systems that can prove to be dangerous if not proper precautions are not taken.

In addition systems should be used in conjunction with other systems that are compatible such as wrinkle removal with flacidity removal.

NEW DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT RELEAVES RADIATION DERMATITIS

March 12, 2007

Analysis of:Childhood cancer survivors at increased sarcoma risk | www.asco.org

There is a new way to help suffering cancer patients after surgery and while they are undergoing radiation treatments. It is a pulsed light system using a pulsed light wave length that is very effective in eliminating radiation dermatitis

ACNE IS A PREVALENT DISEASE THAT IS NOW EASIER TO TREAT

March 12, 2007

Analysis of:Treatment of Acne Scarring | www.medscape.com

There are new and very imaginative methods of treating acne with a new pulsed light system using 590 nm wave lengths that proves to be a winning combination for treating acne. It is new and very simple yet very effective.

FRACTIONALIZATION IN AESTHETIC SURGERY

February 27, 2007

Analysis of:FRACTIONALIZATION IN AESTHETIC SURGERY | www.goarticles.com

RECENTLY, I ATTENDED THE AAD, THE AMERICAN DERMATOLOGY CONGRESS IN WASHINGTON. THE MOST NOTED ITEM CONCERNING LASERS AND IPL WAS THE SUCCESS THAT THE NEW FRACTIONAL HAND PIECES FOR COSMETIC SURGERY ARE HAVING IN THE MARKET. THIS NEW SYSTEM USING NON ABLATIVE LASERS AND INFRA RED WAVE LENGTHS SEEM TO BE IMPROVING THE COSMETIC RESULTS OF MAY PATIENTS. IT IS FAR SUPERIOR THAT OTHER TRADITIONAL SYSTEMS ON THE MARKET AND CAN OFFER REAL COST SAVINGS TO PATIENTS INTERESTED IN NON INVASIVE AESTHETIC SURGERY.

MANY COMPANIES ARE CONSIDERING ENTERING THE MARKET HOWEVER THERE MAY BE SOME REAL LEGAL ISSUES AS TO WHO CAN HAVE THE RIGHT TO MARKET THESE NEW DEVICES.

WHAT IS INTERESTING ABOUT FRACTIONAL LASERS IN AND INFRA RED DEVICES IS THAT IT CAN BE ADAPTED TO A WIDE ARRANGE OF PULSED LIGHT, INFRA RED AND LASER MODALITIES THEREBY REDUCING THE HARMFUL SIDE EFFECTS

ONE OF THE CONCERNS IS THE NEED FOR COOLING AND THE AMOUNT NEEDED AND HOW IT IS APPLIED.

IN MY THIRTY YEARS INVOLVED IN THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF IPL, INFRA RED AND LASER SYSTEMS I FEEL THIS NEW MODALITY OF FRACTIONALIZATION OFFERS SOME REAL BENEFITS FOR THE AGING PUBLIC.

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