Royal Philips Electronics announced the release of its Avalon FM40 and FM50 fetal-maternal monitors. The Avalon FM40 and FM50 are the newest additions to the Avalon family of fetal-maternal products, which includes the Avalon Cordless Transducer System (CTS) and the

Expert FacultyLarry Chinitz, MDNew York University Medical CenterJohn D. Ferguson, MBChBUniversity of Virginia Medical CenterJ. Michael Mangrum, MDUniversity of Virginia Medical CenterProgram DescriptionThis Heart Rhythm Society live webcast will feature a panel discussion of a catheter ablation for paroxysmal atrial

Thoracoscopy and mediastinoscopy are common procedures with painful incisions and prominent scars. A natural orifice transesophageal endoscopic surgical (NOTES) approach could reduce pain, eliminate intercostals neuralgia, provide access to the posterior mediastinal compartment, and improve cosmesis. In addition, NOTES esophageal