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A Wearable to Manage Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms: Interview with Lucy Jung, CEO at Charco Neurotech
Charco Neurotech, a medtech company based in the United Kingdom, has developed CUE1, a non-invasive wearable that is intended to assist those with Parkinson’s disease to manage their motor symptoms. The device is typically affixed
Robotic Ankle Helps with Postural Control in Amputees
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a robotic prosthetic ankle that can provide stability for lower limb amputees. The ankle uses electromyographic sensors placed on the sites of muscles in the residual limb
More Medtech Layoffs in a Layoff-Filled Year
Siemens Healthineers is the latest to swing the layoff axe in medtech. This time, the cuts come amid rumors of a potential sell off of the company's diagnostic unit.
This Medtech Company Had 'Good People with Bad Habits'
Trivia Tuesday: Name the cardiovascular device maker, acquired in 2006, that had "good people with bad habits," according to the acquiring company's CEO.
Injury Prevention and Recovery: Your Guide to Physical Therapy
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, injuries can happen when we least expect them. Whether it’s a sports-related mishap, a slip and fall, or the gradual wear and tear of our bodies
Orthofix Nabs Full US Commercial Launch for WaveForm L System
The device is indicated for lateral lumbar fusion procedures.
CMS Sets Preliminary Reimbursement Level for ReWalk Exoskeleton
Currently preliminarily set at $94,617, the final payment determination for ReWalk is expected in early 2024 with an April 1, 2024, effective date.
Medtech Giants With the Midas Touch
Top takeaways on how life science entrepreneurs can be successful.
Anxiety: An Invisible Illness
Anxiety affects millions of people around the world, and it is invisible despite its debilitating nature. Because it is an unseen condition, it is difficult to acknowledge—which leads many to ignore it in hopes that
Monitor Your Baby With These Useful Gadgets
The first three months of your baby’s life are the roughest. You often wake up every couple of hours to feed them, change their diapers, and put them back to sleep.
What You Need to Know about UX for Medical Device Design
Designers and developers are looking to technology advances for inspiration.
Cordis Announces Scott Drake as Chief Executive Officer
Scott Drake has over 30 years of medical device experience including as the President and CEO of the Spectranetics Corporation, where he increased shareholder value from approximately $170 million to $2.2 billion during his six-year
Medtech in a Minute: A Major Underdog Victory, and More
Catch up on the latest medtech news – in one minute or less.
Understanding Medical Validation & Melt Temperature
MTMS looks at how companies can improve medical validation procedures.
When Vision Clashes with Tradition in Healthcare
This week in Pedersen’s POV, our senior editor shares her thoughts on Avail Medsystems’ sudden death.
Ginkgo Bioworks and XWELL Implement Expanded CDC Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance Program to Test for More than 30 Known Pathogens
"By building sustainable, scalable infrastructure that is capable of detecting biological threats beyond SARS-CoV-2, the TGS program is a global leader in the evolution of biosecurity," said Matt McKnight, General Manager for Biosecurity at Ginkgo
First in the U.S! Palliative Care VR Educational Material by Jolly Good and Emergency Medicine Specialists
Jolly Good US Inc. will continue to verify the effectiveness of this VR, develop medical VR for "Apple Vision Pro (*2)" in various medical fields, and accelerate business development with an eye on the global
Substance Poisoning – 5 Common Types and How to Avoid It
Substance poisoning happens when a toxic substance is ingested, inhaled, or absorbed into the body in amounts that the body cannot resist. According to the National Institute of Health, the number of deaths caused by
Inari Bets Big on LimFlow
The acquisition has been lauded as a "smart, timely buy of a pioneering, much-needed technology."
Siemens Invest $510M in US Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing
The investment includes two Texas critical electrical infrastructure manufacturing plants, as well as a plant in California, and a previously announced rail manufacturing plant in North Carolina.