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Northwell Health Staff Receives One in a Million Award: In Recognition of the Care They Provided During NY COVID-19 Pandemic
At Northwell, our tireless and dedicated staff treated more than 77,000 people when New York was the COVID-19 epicenter. They worked through and beyond exhaustion to care for people in need,” said Michael Dowling, Northwell
WIRION Embolic Protection System – 1st Patients Treated Reports Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
WIRION Embolic Protection System is a distal embolic protection filter used to capture thrombus and debris that can be associated with all types of peripheral vascular intervention procedures, including atherectomy.
Carestream Health Earned 70 New Patents In 2024
Carestream Health notes twenty-seven of the patents were awarded by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; an additional 43 patents were received in European and Asian countries.
FDA Approves First Targeted Therapy to Treat Aggressive Form of Lung Cancer
Tabrecta is the first FDA-approved therapy to treat non small cell lung cancer with specific mutations (those that lead to mesenchymal-epithelial transition or MET exon 14 skipping).
Zenith Award from American Association for Respiratory Care for Support of Respiratory Therapists Is Awarded to Vapotherm
Award celebrates excellence in support and quality as chosen by AARC member votes
SAFIRA® Anaesthesia Device Receives European CE Regulatory Approval
SAFIRA ® is a revolutionary new technology that transforms regional anesthesia into a one-person procedure, putting control in the hands of the anesthetist.
Boston Scientific Crosses the FDA Finish Line with Farapulse
The company's pulsed field ablation system is among the most highly-anticipated medical device approvals of 2024.
Mayo Clinic Health System Tops AMC Brand Ranking for 2nd Year
44% of healthcare professionals recognize Mayo Clinic Health System as a leader in cutting-edge technologies
Lonza and Oxford Nanopore to Collaborate on Novel Test to Accelerate Analysis of mRNA Products
The collaboration aims to cGMP validate and commercialize a first-of-its-kind novel test to accurately determine multiple critical quality attributes of mRNA products by directly sequencing both the DNA template and the messenger RNA (mRNA).
Globus Layoffs Resurface Integration Concerns
Globus is eliminating 157 positions across the former NuVasive headquarters campus.
Magic 8 Balls, Santa Claus, and Intuitive Surgical’s Next Robot
This week in Pedersen's POV, our senior editor reflects on the big news from Intuitive Surgical.
Insightec MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Technology Recommended for National Coverage for Dutch Patients Living with Essential Tremor
According to an Insightec study, patients experienced significant reductions in upper limb tremor, tremor-related disability, and quality of life. The most common intraprocedural adverse events included dizziness, headache, nausea, and vomiting, which all resolved. Post-procedural
BIOTRONIK’s DX Technology Reaches Significant Milestone: 100,000 DX Devices Implanted
BIOTRONIK notes Over the past decades, more than 20 clinical studies that enrolled over 4,000 patients have confirmed the safety and efficacy of DX Technology. This strong foundation of clinical evidence has recently been enriched
Philips Face Years-Long Respironics Sales Halt After FDA Consent Decree Agreement
Company CEO Roy Jakobs said that an agreement such as this in the medical equipment industry on average takes between five to seven years to comply.
Accelus Introduces LineSider Modular-Cortical System for Posterior Fixation
Accelus notes designed for greater procedural visibility, versatility and efficiency, the modular screw design provides surgeons with enhanced visualization by allowing the placement of screw shanks early in the procedure, followed by modular tulips and
New Compounds Achieve Significant Reduction in Coefficient of Friction
The custom-formulated compounds can replace PTFE in medical tubing and industrial components.
Medical Devices In Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The advent of medical devices in counseling has revolutionized the provision of mental health services with well-tailored approaches, ultimately enhancing patients’ experiences. This is a wake-up call for all mental health professionals to accept these
Exploring the Versatility of MEMS Pressure Sensors
Consider these potential applications for MEMS pressure sensors along with key details for MEMS pressure sensor integration.
When Will the EU MDR Burden Begin to Ease?
Disruption persists, but there are signs of improvement.
Wave Neuroscience Acquires Assets of NeoSync
In addition, Wave Neuroscience has acquired the Neuro-EEG Synchronization Therapy (NEST®) system developed and tested by NeoSync.