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Bayer Taps UK Digital Health Firm for Heart Risk Tool
Humira's predictive algorithm will power a new online tool for heart disease risk assessment.
Healthcare Packaging News and Top Issues
Projected growth for pharma packaging, cost cutting measure for healthcare packaging, BlackHägen Design named in Bayer patent, more.
Bio-based ABS in Pipeline in Japan; More PPS for Korea
Toray Industries and Idemitsu Kosan are teaming up to produce biomass-derived styrenic resin, while Toray is adding capacity for PPS engineering resin.
Challenges and Trends When Powering Implantable Medical Devices
Integer’s product development engineering manager shares his insights about trends and challenges in manufacturing batteries for implantable medical devices and previews his presentation at the Medical Battery Conference at MD&M West.
Do Biden's Manufacturing Claims Pass Fact Checks?
President Biden said in his second State of the Union address that companies have committed to more than $300 billion in American manufacturing investments over the next few years.
Expect Fewer Early-Stage Funding Opps in 2023
The outlook for early-stage funding in 2023 is bleak.
Focused Ultrasound Releases Brain Biomarkers
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a technique that can release difficult-to-access biomarker proteins from the brain. At present, the researchers are focused on releasing tau proteins that are implicated in Alzheimer’s
Hydrogel Cell Carrier for Fistula Healing
Researchers at Johns Hopkins created an injectable hydrogel carrier vehicle for stem cells that is intended to aid in healing a difficult complication of Crohn’s disease, perianal fistulas. Perianal fistulas are very challenging to treat,
Bottlebrush Particle for Synergistic Drug Combinations
A scientific team at MIT has developed a bottlebrush-shaped nanoparticle that can deliver combinations of drugs for synergistic efficacy. The particles contain a central backbone and demonstrate side-chains that sprout from this backbone, similar to
J&J's Monarch Assists in Kidney Stone Removal
A clinical study aims to demonstrate the potential benefits of robotic mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (a procedure for removing kidney stones) using the Monarch platform.
Lunit and Agfa HealthCare Bring Breast Imaging AI Solution to Dubai Academic Health Corporation Dubai Hospital
Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC) Dubai Hospital to modernize its Breast Cancer Diagnostic and Screening program with Agfa HealthCare's RUBEE for AI framework and Lunit INSIGHT MMG algorithm.
BD Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19, Influenza A/B, RSV Combination Test
The BD MAX™ System is already in use at thousands of hospitals and laboratories worldwide, and each unit is capable of analyzing hundreds of samples over a 24-hour period.
Health at Scale Awarded Patent for Breakthrough AI Technology for Smart Hyper-Personalized Provider Navigation
"Putting each patient's needs at the center of care management is a core element of our work at Health at Scale. We're excited to lead the way in reimagining the how patients find providers: as
Cool Lipo Vs. Cool Sculpting: Which is Better?
Fat loss has come a long way in recent years with new non-invasive procedures. In recent years there have been two alternatives to traditional liposuction, many enticing patients, especially those who do not want incisions
Everything You Need to Know About CBD Beauty Products
MD: Is the ongoing CBD skincare craze worth it? An increased number of people are joining in on the trend, and here’s why and how you can benefit from the same. Six of the Best
Freudenberg Medical Strengthens Tube Processing Prowess
The Baldwin Park, CA-based company said it was adding custom silicone extrusion and tube processing to its new cleanroom manufacturing operation.
Will Restructuring Plans Save Venus Concept?
Will layoffs and leadership changes be enough to right the ship at Venus Concept, a medical device company that recently parted ways with its CEO?
Medtech in the Metaverse
Using the metaverse in medtech is here to stay, and according to the founder of Gatherverse.org, will only become more common.
Abbott Could Potentially Dump SurVeil Commercialization Plans
If the SurVeil drug-coated balloon is not FDA approved by the end of 2023, Abbott would have the option to nix its commercialization agreement with Surmodics.
What Types of Pain Do Chiropractors Treat?
Chiropractic care is a type of alternative medicine to treat ailments of the muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and bones. It does not rely on medications or invasive procedures such as surgery. The effectiveness of chiropractic