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MD+DI Managing Editor’s Must-Attend List for BIOMEDevice Silicon Valley
With BIOMEDevice Silicon Valley quickly approaching, this editor highlights some of the sessions she finds particularly exciting.
Minnesota Designated as Federal Medtech Hub
The designation by the Biden Administration means the state is now eligible to receive between $40 million and $70 million in federal funding.
Device Vibrates DNA for Highly Sensitive Detection
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a new method of detecting very small amounts of DNA. The breakthrough could allow clinicians to spot genetic markers of disease at the point-of-care, as the
Microfluidic System Incorporates Eight Organ Tissues for Drug Testing
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a sophisticated microfluidic system that incorporates tissue from up to eight different organ systems. The technology is unprecedented in allowing researchers to study complex interactions between different organs during
Contract Manufacturers Arrotek, NeedleTech Pen Merger
The merger expands the companies service reach globally, particularly in the United States and European Union.
OTC Hearing Aids: Understanding the Common Causes of Hearing Loss
Communication, social interaction, and enjoyment of the sounds around us are all made possible by our use of hearing, which is a vital sense. Nevertheless, millions of people all over the world suffer from hearing
NYU/Neurocrit.Care: Brain Injury Expert Says Important Changes Still Needed to Law Defining Death Despite Reform Pause
“This study shows that most medical organizations support revisions of the Uniform Determination of Death Act to align the legal description of the neurological criteria for death with medical standards,” said Ariane Lewis, MD, a
Olympus Recalls UHI-4 Insufflation Unit
The decision to initiate the recall came after the company reviewed reports of patient injuries and one death that may be related to the devices use in laparoscopic procedures.
Ventric Health Nabs FDA Clearance for Vivio
The Vivio device aids in the diagnosis of heart failure non-invasively, takes less than five minutes, and can be used in clinical or at-home environments.
TCT 2023: Six-Month Clinical Data from DESyne® BDS Plus Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) Support Safety and Effectiveness of World’s First Site-Specific Antithrombotic Drug Therapy
he study met its primary endpoint of target lesion failure (TLF) with no TLF events reported in the study arm, demonstrating safety compared to DES. The data were presented by Stefan Verheye, M.D., Ph.D., Interventional
When is Medicare Open Enrollment 2023? Everything You Need to Know
Navigating the world of Medicare can be daunting, especially when it comes to important dates and deadlines. One of the most anticipated periods in the Medicare calendar is the Open Enrollment Period (OEP). But when
Optimizing Regulatory Compliance in the Food Industry: The Significance of FDA-Approved Nutrition Label Templates for Enterprises
As societies become increasingly health conscious, people are paying closer attention to the products they consume. Therefore, businesses must ensure they comply with the various regulations in food products. This not only ensures the success
Software Architecture Challenges for the Surging Robot-Assisted Surgery Market
For the smoothest possible development, be sure to plan for these key challenges and to leverage subject matter experts and engineers across multiple disciplines.
The Journey to Establishing the World’s First Successful Surgical Treatment for Hemorrhagic Stroke | By Jim Pearson, President & CEO, NICO Corporation
Jim Pearson advises October 29th is World Stroke Day (WSD) — an important day for the global stroke community to take action, educate, and focus on prevention. It is also a chance to deeply reflect
Annexin Pharmaceuticals Reports First Patient Treated in the Second Dose Group in Annexin’s RVO Study
"During the autumn, we have visited several of our active eye clinics in the US and we are experiencing great enthusiasm after the promising signals of effect. We also see an increase in recruitment rates
Latest Study Demonstrates High Efficacy in Curing Invasive Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
Non-melanoma Skin Cancer: Treatment options include surgery, radiation, and cryotherapy. Surgical intervention is currently the most common treatment for invasive tumors, but it can lead to unfavorable cosmetic outcomes for some presentations
Nutrition Coaching and Mental Health: The Gut-Brain Connection
We are what we eat. You must have heard this phrase quite a lot. Well, it holds in every sense of the word. Researchers have been working towards establishing a relationship between what we eat
Navigating Type 2 Diabetes in Senior Citizens: Management and the Role of Health Insurance for Senior Citizens
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, and it affects millions of people around the world. Senior citizens are particularly susceptible to this condition due to factors like age,
Health Equity by Design: Building Best Practices for Medical Innovation
How does health equity play out in the long complex process of developing new health technologies into safe, effective products?
NEJM: Study Supports Minimally Invasive Procedure for Aortic Stenosis
The international multicenter study, with key contributions by the Cedars-Sinai heart team and published in The New England Journal of Medicine, offers a more complete picture to the ongoing dialogue comparing the minimally invasive heart