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7 Key Moments Guaranteed to Shake Up Digital Health Forever
The digital health landscape is changing. MD+DI has compiled a list of seven recent events that will change the space for years to come.
Congressional Watchdog to Launch Probe into FDA Medical Device Recall Oversight
Two prominent senators called for an inquiry into the agency’s handling of device recalls through an open letter published last month.
Further Automating Medical Device Manufacturing
Before his upcoming session at MD&M West in February, MD+DI sat down with Frank Richardi to discuss the current landscape for automating medical device manufacturing.
Pi-Cardia’s ShortCut Catheter Nabs FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
The catheter is the first dedicated leaflet modification device to enable TAVR in patients at risk of coronary obstruction.
Vein Specialist Antonios Gasparis Joins Northwell Health
Dr. Antonios Gasparis has published and presented on hundreds of topics and received numerous academic honors and awards for his research. He has served as president of the American Venous Forum – the leading international
Thirona receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for LungQ v3.0.0 Software to Power AI Analysis of Chest CT Images
Thirona notes LungQ 3.0.0 builds on 10 years of clinical trials and 200+ publications to deliver advanced segmentation of pulmonary segments and subsegments.
BENEFIT-01 Study Now Published in Neuromodulation: A Glimpse into the Future of Spinal Cord Stimulation Programming
"BENEFIT-01 Study was the first in a series of studies that speaks to our commitment to advancing and sharing the science behind SCS. It’s exciting to see these learnings realized as patients experience the positive
Intuitive Surgical Investors Are Playing a High-Stakes Game of Telephone
Pedersen’s POV: Is there more to the CEO’s recent “no comment” than meets the ear, or did investors just hear what they wanted?
CMO Trends for 2024 & What These Mean for Medical Device Companies
Dyad Engineering's Kate Stephenson, Phd., opines on what the landscape will look like for contract manufacturing in the medical device industry.
Sensorion Announces Approval to Initiate Lead Gene Therapy Candidate SENS-501 (OTOF-GT) into a Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial in some European Countries
Sensorion notes This gene therapy for patients suffering from otoferlin deficiency has been developed in the framework of RHU AUDINNOVE, a consortium composed of Sensorion with the Necker Enfants Malades Hospital, the Institut Pasteur, and
Dexcom Breaks Ground on Ireland Manufacturing Facility
Its location, according to the company, has the potential to lower the cost of goods and improve sustainability in regards to transit time in Europe.
Apple Is Forced to Decontent Its Newest Smartwatches
Court upholds the ban on Apple including a pulse oximeter on Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches, forcing the company to redesign those products with that feature disabled.
Trends Impacting Medical Device Manufacturers in 2024
MD+DI reached out to Trelleborg's Don Bonitati to discuss the most pressing topics medical device manufacturers face.
Medtech’s 2024 Playbook: CEO Commentary on the Year Ahead
Medtech CEOs set the stage for 2024 by sharing their outlooks at the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.
Illumina’s Next Steps for Grail Divestiture
Illumina execs shed light on divestiture plans.
Household Income and Health Insurance Among Factors in Decision to Withdraw Life Support After Hemorrhagic Stroke
Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the study focused on the social and economic factors linked to the withdrawal of life support and related death after being hospitalized for intracerebral hemorrhages. Such
DermaSensor FDA Cleared for Skin Cancer Detection
The device is a real-time, non-invasive skin cancer evaluation system.
National Association for Proton Therapy (NAPT) Welcomes CMS Rule to Improve Prior Authorization, Remains Committed to Further Improving Patient Access to Proton Therapy
National Association for Proton Therapy Executive Director Jennifer Maggiore: “For Medicare beneficiaries who need proton therapy and other advanced cancer treatments, prior authorizations create a burdensome process that often delays life-saving treatment. This new rule
Before You Buy Amanita Mushroom Gummies: Essential Considerations
The allure of Amanita mushroom gummies, with their whimsical appearance and potential for subtle altered states, has piqued the interest of many curious individuals. If you’re contemplating purchasing Amanita mushroom gummies, it’s crucial to be
3M Begins Payments in $6B Defective Earplug Settlement
In the first round of payments, over 30,000 veterans and active military personnel are expected to see their part of $253 million.