by
Lynn Shapiro, Writer | December 10, 2008
"Four major criteria served as the basis for qualifying and selecting the Top 10 Medical Innovations. Nominated innovations were required to:
-- Have significant potential for short-term clinical impact (either a major improvement in patient benefit or an improved function that enhances healthcare delivery).
-- Have a high probability of success.
-- Be on the market or close to being introduced.
For more information about next year's Medical Innovation Summit and the conference agenda, visit http://www.clevelandclinic.org/innovations/summit/default.htm .
About Cleveland Clinic Innovations
CC Innovations, the commercialization and innovation arm of Cleveland Clinic, organizes the Medical Innovation Summit, promotes innovation and is responsible for commercialization of all Cleveland Clinic technologies. CC Innovations advances product-oriented innovation and transforms promising therapies, devices and diagnostics into beneficial medical products, via spin-off companies, licensees and equity partnerships.
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