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How Has Technology Helped to Improve Accessible Products?
There’s nothing worse than buying something and finding out that it’s not user-friendly. While accessibility might prove challenging for traditional businesses, new processes and technologies enable more availability than ever before. Technology expands opportunities for
4SC Receives Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) for resminostat (Kinselby) in CTCL from the US FDA
Jason Loveridge, Ph.D., CEO of 4SC, commented: “Receiving orphan drug designation for resminostat provides us with a number of important benefits, most crucially 7 years’ market exclusivity in the US, a key foundation of our
Sherief Abu-Moustafa’s Approach To Fostering An Intergenerational Dialogue On Mental Health
Mental health is a topic that concerns individuals of all ages, races, and religions. However, engaging in dialogue on mental health between generations can be challenging; it can be particularly difficult for young people navigating
SpineX Receives NIH SBIR Phase II Award for SCiP Clinical Trial in Children With CP
These funds will go towards completing a pivotal clinical trial to test the efficacy and safety of our proprietary SCiP™ device in children living with Cerebral Palsy (CP) notes SpineX.
ZAP Surgical Announces Upcoming Installation of Next-Generation ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery in Ankara, Turkey
Hacettepe University Hospital is among the highly esteemed Turkish institutions on the international platform and holds a leading position in medical education. Hacettepe has become the preeminent healthcare center of Turkey and proudly serves as
Implantable Bioreactor for Kidney Cells
Researchers at the University of California San Francisco have developed an implantable bioreactor that may pave the way for artificial kidneys. Dialysis and kidney transplants both have significant disadvantages for patients with kidney failure, and
Company to Showcase Sustainable Device Coating at MD&M
Surface Solutions Group will highlight its GlideMed coating to MD&M attendees, just one of the many interesting sights expected during the conference.
Virtual Reality Headset Takes EEG Measurements
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed an electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor that is incorporated into a virtual reality headset. The technology can measure brain activity while someone is undergoing an immersive virtual
COVID Has a Silver Lining — Near-Shoring in the Medtech Space
The trend began before the pandemic, but it has now accelerated and is poised to reshape manufacturing for the next decade, according to medtech M&A specialist Dave Sheppard.
Keynote at Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis Addresses Transformative Medical Innovations
Brad Sutton of Boston Scientific will discuss the evolution of implantable stroke-prevention technology at the October event.
EU MDR Challenges Spark Questions
HungeroTrial’s Antal Solyom highlights the overwhelming amount of re-certification applications, noting that some notified bodies aren’t even accepting new device applications.
Varian Acquires Aspekt Solutions, Strengthening Advanced Oncology Solutions Offering
"Through our AOS offerings, we've been leading the way in melding innovative technology with clinical expertise to help address these challenges," commented Chuck Lindley, Vice President of AOS, at Varian. "With Aspekt Solutions, we can support
Branded Legacy Invests Heavily in Innovation and Growth with $540,000 Expansion
This strategic initiative underscores Branded Legacy's unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. The expansion project is set to infuse over $500,000 worth of inventory into the company, reinforcing its position as a leader
GrayMatters Health Expands US Executive Team, Including Appointment of Dr Aron Tendler as Chief Medical Office
Dr Aaron Tendler is a board-certified psychiatrist based in Palm Beach, Florida, bringing over 20 years of experience as an industry leader researching novel treatments for mental health disorders.
AcuityMD Launches ‘Pipeline’ to Enable MedTech Commercial Teams to Forecast with Accuracy and Improve Sales Planning
“Pipeline is a game-changer as many MedTech companies struggle to manage the unique complexities of selling medical devices without industry-specific technology,” said Michael Monovoukas, co-founder and CEO of AcuityMD. “Traditional CRMs aren’t natively embedded with
Cue Biopharma Completes Patient Enrollment in Ph1b Head & Neck Cancer Trial
“Completing the enrollment of the recommended phase 2 dose patient expansion cohort is an important milestone as the data from this trial guides further development plans and associated discussions with the Food and Drug Administration
Sharps Technology Signs Asset Purchase Agreement to Acquire InjectEZ Specialty Copolymer Syringe Manufacturing Facility and a 10-Year Purchase Agreement for Over $400 Million from Nephron Pharmaceuticals
“These transactions represent a transformative event for the Company,” commented Soren Christiansen, Board Chairman of Sharps Technology. “Recruiting Robert Hayes as our CEO two years ago was a substantial achievement for Sharps Technology and its
5 Common Questions About Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a very popular cosmetic surgery, with over 10 million procedures done globally. Many women opt for this surgery to enhance their breast size and shape. If you’re thinking about getting breast augmentation,
4 Early Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
When it comes to your health, you cannot be careful enough. Once your health starts declining, recovery becomes difficult. Therefore, before you hit this point, you must start looking after yourself better. This is especially
Maximizing Healthcare IT Consulting for Streamlined Operations
Some outside the information technology community fear that the increasing use of computers in healthcare will unnecessarily complicate patient care. However, it’s the goal of information technology IT in healthcare to do the opposite. Healthcare