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Endologix Receives FDA Approval of the DETOUR System to Treat Long Complex Superficial Femoropopliteal Lesions in Patients with PAD
"We are delighted to receive FDA approval of the DETOUR System," said Matt Thompson, MD, President, and CEO of Endologix. “PTAB therapy represents a significant step forward for patients with complex PAD, they have long
Hememics Biotechnologies, Inc. and General Graphene Corporation Cement Strategic Partnership for Large-Scale Production of Graphene-Based Biosensors
In the past nine months alone, Hememics in conjunction with General Graphene has manufactured more than 100,000 graphene biosensors. Using its patented desiccation technology for detection biology, Hememics has functionalized and tested these biosensors through
FDA Clears CorNeat EverPatch, World’s First Non-degradable, Synthetic Tissue Substitute for Ophthalmic Surgery
CorNeat Vision's EverPatch utilizes EverMatrix™, a novel material technology able to integrate with surrounding tissue.
How To Budget for Unforeseen Medical Emergencies and Hospital Stays
No one ever plans for a medical emergency or hospital stay, but it’s crucial to be financially prepared when one arises. Medical treatments and hospital stays can be expensive, even without health insurance. To help
Telix Opens European Radiopharmaceutical Production Facility
Located in the heart of Belgium’s ‘Radiopharma Valley’, the 2,800 square metre facility is one of Europe’s largest radiopharmaceutical production facilities. It will serve as the primary manufacturing site for radioisotopes and commercial and clinical
The Importance of Proper Packaging for Medical Product Shipping
The safe and timely delivery of healthcare products and equipment is crucial in the medical field. Whether it’s medications, medical devices, or sensitive diagnostic instruments, proper packaging ensures these items reach their intended recipients in
Manufacturing Durable Diabetes Tech for the 21st Century
A webinar sponsored by Henkel will discuss recent advancements in manufacturing diabetes tech.
Well-Rounded Engineers & Technicians Sought for New Era in Manufacturing
Companies are looking for candidates with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering, and IME East speaker Mike Nager of Festo Didactic is working to train those future engineers and technicians.
Thanks to AI, Robots Are Aware of Their Surroundings
In a keynote at IME East on June 14, Juan Vega, CTO of Reliabotics, will offer an update on robotics in automation.
Taking the Needle out of Vaccine Delivery
Two separate companies have reported progress toward needle-free vaccines, which could improve both delivery and access.
Husky Installs First-of-Its-Kind Medical Molding System in India
The integrated injection molding system will produce blood collection tubes for the global market.
Top Tips for Maintaining and Cleaning Your Medical Scrubs | Steven John Cumper, B.App.Sc. (Osteo.)
In this article, Cumper notes In hospitals and other healthcare settings, scrubs mark you out as a professional. And for this reason alone, he provides some important and top tips for keeping your medical scrubs
Study: Heart Attack Outcomes Far Worse for Those With COVID-19
The study published in the peer-reviewed journal Current Problems in Cardiology-also found that the Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Pacific Islander patients who had both COVID-19 and acute myocardial infarction (AMI)-the medical term for a heart
Fairtility Expands European Market Penetration with CHLOE EQ ™, as Clinics in Five Countries Embrace Breakthrough AI Technology in IVF
“We selected CHLOE EQ because of its ability to provide quantifiable biological data on embryo development, quality and viability. This transparency and interpretability set it apart from other AI-based decision support tools available,” said Shabana
Illumina Appeals FTC’s Ruling to Divest Grail
The appeal comes around the same time media outlets are reporting Grail erroneously informed 400 patients they had cancer.
Abiomed Hit with Class I Recall on Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist
The company reported fluid leaking from the purge sidearm of the pump, which when persistent, could lead to loss of therapy.
PathPresenter Empowers Biorepositories to Share Pathology Imaging Data for Biomedical Research
The scalable and secure cloud-based platform makes the imaging data easily available to researchers and provides smart tools to maximize collaborative research for the ultimate benefit of patients and donors. By adopting the PathPresenter platform,
Cue's Milestone Comes During an Uncertain Time for COVID-19 Testing
The San Diego, CA-based company is one of the first to win de novo authorization for COVID-19 home use tests.
Common Ailments Hydrocodone is Used to Help Treat
Before you learn more about hydrocodone, you must note that this article is not healthcare advice and that the opinions therein are not of professionals. Still, it is a guarantee it will significantly benefit you.
How To Take the First Steps Towards Successful Lab Automation in Your Workplace
In today’s rapidly evolving business world, some trends, like automation, are proving more challenging for businesses to ignore than others. As of its surge in popularity, an estimated 432,000 UK businesses have already implemented AI