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3. Philips Healthcare’s Q3 profits jump on double-digit sales boost
Philips Healthcare’s 3rd-quarter income from operations jumps more than 34% on an 18% sales increase.
2. TCT2012: Medtronic’s CoreValve system shows high survival rate
Medtronic unveils new study results for its CoreValve system, which shows 1-year survival rates above 80% and improved quality of life for patients at 1 and 6 months.
1. Medtech new-comer Sony expands device biz, lays off thousands
Medical device industry new-comer Sony plans to cut 20% of its home-base employees as it prepares to expand its footprint in medical equipment.