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Hold onto Your Ostomy Bags, I'm About to Blow Your Mind
This week in Pedersen's POV, our senior editor – a former ostomy patient – gets personal about what defines success and failure in innovation.
Ultrasound Tornado Rapidly Disrupts Blood Clots
A team of researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an ultrasound transducer that can disrupt blood clots in the brain quickly by creating an ultrasound vortex or ‘tornado’. The transducer is designed to
Nanopore Sensor to Study Protein Aggregation in Neurodegeneration
Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a nanopore sensor to study the aggregation of tau and tubulin protein molecules. These proteins, and specifically their aggregation in the brain, are implicated in neurodegenerative diseases
Smart Walking Stick for Visually Impaired People
Researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder have developed a smart walking stick that can assist blind or visually impaired people to navigate their environment, from grocery shopping to finding a seat in a
5 Benefits Of Learning First Aid At Work
As a quote says, ‘Safety isn‘t expensive; it‘s priceless.‘ Safety should be people‘s priority wherever they are, especially at their workplace. According to statistics, 2.2 million people die at work across the globe every year
How To Find The Best Family Dentist In Your Area
Taking care of your and your family’s oral health is important. With proper oral hygiene, you can minimize tooth decay, oral infections, and gum diseases and promote a healthier smile. Along with brushing your teeth
Plotting a Path for Tissue Reconstruction
Tissium's co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Maria Pereira chronicles her journey into healthcare and how a plan to mend heart tissue led to the formation of a company.
How To Keep Your Gums And Teeth Healthy
Want to have healthy teeth and gums? Oral health issues such as gum disease are caused by the build-up of plaque and tartar in the mouth. Plaque is a sticky deposit over the teeth. It consists
CBD Gummies: Why Should You Consider Incorporating Them In Your Diet?
CBD Gummies have become increasingly popular as an edible way to incorporate Cannabidiol into your daily diet. They provide many of the same benefits as other forms of CBD, with the advantage of being a
Intuitive Shares Tank After Next-Gen Multiport Delay
In the earning’s call, Intuitive also reported a decrease in 2022 net income, systems revenue, and net income from operations.
23 Private Medtech Companies That Will Slay in 2023
These 23 private medtech and digital health companies are poised to have a killer year in 2023.
How Art Therapy Can Help Your Mental Health?
Art therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses art as a medium for communication. It provides an alternative way for individuals to express themselves and their emotions, allowing them to gain insight into their
How To Quit Drinking & Choose A Healthy Life This New Year
Trying to quit drinking is a new year’s resolution almost everyone takes once a year. However, by the end of the year, it gets easier to fulfill. Is it alcohol you are carving? Or are
Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth
If you want to have healthy and strong teeth and gums it is important to take care of your teeth. Strong teeth and gums are important for more than being able to chew and enjoy food. They
This Week Last Year in Medtech: Jan. 22-28
See what Intuitive, Medtronic, and Zimmer Biomet were up to this time last year.
Curapath Gets AEMPS Drug Manufacturing Thumbs Up & Other Supplier News
Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers this week.
The Heart Behind Machine Learning By: By Dr. Amanda Randles, Ph.D.
The Centers for Disease Control reports that heart disease is responsible for 25% of all deaths in the United States. It also reports that the condition accounts for $219 billion in healthcare costs and lost
Clinical Study Shows Vista.ai Significantly Reduces Cardiac MRI Scan Time
The findings show that Vista.ai’s AI-guided image acquisition software improves cardiac MRI (CMR) scan times and achieves high adoption rates by hospital imaging staff. Dr. Kwong will discuss the learnings and implications of the study at an
Cardiac Dimensions Appoints Angie Swenson VP Clinical Operations
Angie Swenson has spent most of the last 20 years leading clinical trials in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Canada and collaborating on reimbursement strategies for therapies targeting cardiovascular disease developed by leading medtech innovators.