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Is it Time to Double Down on Automation in Medtech?
With medtech layoffs and manufacturing labor shortages, should companies be investing more in automation?
Intratumoral Bacteria as an Injectable Anti-Cancer Treatment
Scientists at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in Ishikawa, Japan have developed an anti-cancer treatment that consists of bacteria that are naturally found inside some tumors. Isolating and then injecting these bacteria
PulseAI’s Algorithm 'Shows Up' Apple’s ECG App
Results from the study showed the PulseAI Algorithm outperformed the Apple Watch ECG algorithm for the detection of Atrial Fibrillation.
Abbott Receives FDA Approval for TactiFlex™ Ablation Catheter for Treatment of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
The TactiFlex™ Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled™, the world's first ablation catheter with a flexible tip and contact force technology.
Paper Strip Tests for Hypothyroidism
Student researchers at Rice University have developed a paper strip test for hypothyroidism, similar to those that are commonly used for COVID-19 testing. Babies with congenital hypothyroidism require prompt diagnosis and treatment, but in many
Choose Health Makes More At-Home Blood Tests Available for Private Label Use
Choose Health is excited to expand its popular private label product line to include additional at-home blood tests. A wide variety of healthcare providers from weightloss clinics to med spas to pharmacies will be able
Seven Impacts of Regular Physical Activity on Your Overall Health
Physical activities very much influence our overall health. Many of us decide every day to head to the gym or make resolutions at the beginning of the new year to exercise more regularly. However, motivation
8 Tips On Keeping Your Child Healthy Year-Round
Parents everywhere know the importance of keeping their children healthy year-round. Did you know that school-age children and preteens typically experience five to six illnesses each year? However, many of these illnesses can be prevented,
IPFL Expands Prototyping & Production Printing Possibilities with New Multi-Material Polyjet Printer
IPFL Director Adam Bloomfield, said: “With the Stratasys J850 polyjet, we can further enhance our quality of parts for customer prototyping and production requirements. IPFL offers smooth and accurate parts in a short space of
The Different Types Of Dental Implants Explained
Dental implants have revolutionized the entire industry, providing a reliable and aesthetically pleasing solution for restoring missing teeth. With a range of implant types available, from traditional titanium implants to cutting-edge ceramic alternatives, each type
Hisense HD60 Ultrasound Is Installation at Vaal Radiology, South Africa
The installation of the HD60 Ultrasound at Vaal Radiology is testament to the growing demand for Hisense's cutting-edge, high-resolution, ultrasound devices in South Africa," said Ronele Prince of Hisense.
Siemens Tackles Potential Employee Shortages with New Training Center
The German center can cater to around 150 people daily, giving space for courses on medical devices using state-of-the-art technology.
Hyperfine, Inc. Receives Grant for an Additional Three Years to Utilize Innovative Swoop® Portable MR Imaging® System in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Dr. Khan Siddiqui, Chief Medical Officer at Hyperfine, Inc. “This investment will fill a critical role in providing an affordable, scalable method for directly evaluating the efficacy of interventions to improve infant and child health
Tips for Dealing with Emotional Trauma After a Car Accident
Being involved in a car accident can be both physically and emotionally traumatic. While physical injuries from an accident may heal over time, the emotional trauma associated with it can take much longer to process.
This Week Last Year in Medtech: May 14-20
See what Medtronic, Labcorp, and Stryker were up to this time last year.
Intel Makes Technology More Accessible for People with Hearing Loss
Intel notes several projects aim to increase access to assistive devices and improve their integration with other technologies.
The MIRA Surgical System Proceeds to FDA Substantive Review for Market Authorization Under the De Novo Classification Pathway
If granted, MIRA surgical system will become the first robotic-assisted surgery device to obtain marketing authorization through the De Novo pathway for use in bowel resection procedures, making it a trailblazer in soft tissue robotics.
First Multi-Center Study Combining the Allurion Program With GLP-1 Therapy Presented at the European Congress on Obesity
The retrospective study was conducted across 3 obesity centers in Italy, Spain and Egypt. In total, 181 patients with BMIs of 27 and above were enrolled in the Allurion Program with Saxenda® (liraglutide) added once
Droplette Launches Droplette 2
The Second-Generation Patented Micro-Infuser Device is Smarter Than Ever, With Hardware and Software Updates to Create an Unrivaled Skincare Experience.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Receives Multi-Million Dollar Gift from Topolewski Family to Advance Pediatric Heart Valve Research and Establish Endowed Chair in Cardiology
The funding will enable the Valve Center, a Frontier program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphiato conduct research in treating valve diseases and expand the existing knowledge of these complex conditions.