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Kristin Myers Joins Northwell As 1st Chief Digital Officer | Recognized by Crain’s NY & Becker’s Hospital Review
Kristin Myers will lead Northwell’s digital transformation, changing how patient care is delivered
Orlucent Demonstrates Accurate, Non-Invasive Detection in vivo of Melanoma-Related Activity Using First-in-Kind Handheld Mole Imaging System
The Orlucent system will be the first to provide clinicians with a noninvasive direct measure of early intra-cellular activity and shows promise to transform the landscape of identifying melanoma at its earliest stage.
Akadeum Life Sciences Announces Two New Microbubble Kits at Advanced Therapies Week
Akadeum Life Sciences notes: Unlike microbubbles, magnetic beads and columns are limited in their selection capacity and can damage more sensitive cell types, potentially decreasing cell viability and risking population integrity.
Consider More Than Just End-User Needs When Designing New Products
Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles can help design engineers meet the needs of those involved in manufacturing and assembling products.
Integer Engages in Some New Year’s M&A with Pulse Technologies Buy
Pulse Technologies is an engineering and contract manufacturing firm focused on complex micromachining of medical device components.
Why Networking Is Crucial for Medical Device Startups
FastWave Medical’s co-founder and CEO, Scott Nelson shows us why the most important ingredient in having a successful startup revolves around networking.
Leading with Clarity: BOSA Equips Eye Doctors for Booming Dry Eye Market
M&S Bruder Ocular Surface Analyzer (BOSA) - the all-in-one innovative device, represents an advancement in dry eye assessment and is poised to be a necessity for eye care practices treating ocular surface disease (OSD), including
How to Keep Your Medical Staff Safe in Your Practice
While providing care to your patients, your practice shouldn't neglect the need to keep your medical staff safe as they perform their duties.
Single-Use vs. Disposable Endoscope Packaging
Achieving a suitable sterility assurance level for terminally sterilized single-use endoscopes requires packaging materials testing.
The Most Controversial FDA Leader in History
Which controversial FDA commissioner was the first in history whose nomination had to be confirmed by the Senate?
Geneoscopy Files Inter Partes Review Petition Challenging Exact Sciences’ Patent
Geneoscopy, Inc., a life sciences company focused on developing diagnostic tests for the advancement of gastrointestinal health, today announced that it has petitioned the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for inter partes review
Signia Integrated Xperience Hearing Aid Platform Named a Winner of the 2024 BIG Innovation Awards
he new Signia Integrated Xperience hearing aid platform was recognized in the Healthcare category. Past BIG Innovation Award winners include Citi Ventures, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Velcro®, Bloomfire, and Colgate-Palmolive.
ResMed’s CPAP Warning Is Now a Class I Recall
Late last year, ResMed first warned users of its CPAP devices about potential magnetic interference.
Did Medtech M&A Come up Short in 2023?
A new report from EY shows that medtech spent about 28% less in deals in 2023.
Multidisciplinary Panel of Experts from Prominent Cardiovascular Societies Advocate for Broader Adoption of IVUS in Peripheral Interventions to Improve Patient Care
Chris Landon, Business Leader Image Guided Therapy Devices at Philips: “IVUS is a technology that has demonstrated an ability to both support safer procedures for patients and procedural staff alike including reductions in radiation exposure.
Intuitive Surgical CEO: No Comment on New Multiport Robot
The question at the top of investor minds for Intuitive Surgical has been met with an emphatic "no comment."
Nevro Lays Off 5% of Workforce
The layoffs come as part of a company restructuring effort and will potentially have a $14 million to $15 million positive impact on its full year 2024 adjusted EBITDA.
Steve Purtell Appointed ELIQUENT Life Sciences CFO | Responsible for Directing & Executing ELIQUENT’s Finance Activities
In his role as CFO, Steve Purtelll is responsible for directing and executing all of ELIQUENT’s finance activities.
Censis Technologies Achieves HITRUST Implemented, 1-year (i1) Certification to Manage Data Protection and Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats
Certification validates Censis Technologies is operating leading security practices to support protection of sensitive information.