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What Is the Difference Between Medical Refrigerator Over Domestic Refrigerator?
It is typically ideal that practitioners buy a medical refrigerator rather than use a domestic refrigerator if they are storing vaccines, taking part in a VFC initiative, or operating in surroundings with irreplaceable biomedical matter
What To Do If You Have Injured The Spinal Cord?
If you have injured your spinal cord, it is essential to seek medical attention immediately. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may need surgery or other treatments. You can also do things at
Medtech in a Minute: A Huge Step for Medtronic's Hugo, and More
Catch up on the latest medtech news – in one minute or less.
Sorry Lasik Industry, This Is FDA's Lane
This week in Pedersen's POV, our senior editor takes an unpopular stance on FDA's draft guidance for Lasik eye surgery.
Useful Lead Generation Tips for Dentists
With competition among dental practices rapidly increasing, dentists must find effective ways to market their business and generate leads. Lead generation is essential for growing a dental clinic, as it allows dentists to identify new
Medgadget Visits Healthcareᐩ Expo Taiwan
This past week, Medgadget was an official media partner with the Healthcareᐩ Expo Taiwan. This four-day annual event brings together healthcare companies from all over Taiwan and the rest of the world. It is also
This Week Last Year in Medtech: Dec. 11-17
See what Zimmer Biomet, Dexcom, and Nelson Laboratories were up to this time last year.
What Causes Edema?
Edema is something that can happen when your capillaries, which are tiny blood vessels, leak fluid. The fluid will build up in the tissues around it, and that leads to swelling. There is a wide
Synchron Clinches $75 Million in Series C Financing
The funding will enable the company to move one step closer to FDA clearance for its BCI.
Hair Loss In Women: Causes And Diagnosis
Are you suffering from air loss? You shouldn’t be disheartened. Female hair loss is rather prevalent. Although it might be distressing, it is frequently manageable. The first step is to determine the cause. When it
Riverside Medical Center Performs 1st In-Patient Use of Biomaterial-Based HydroPICC® Dual Lumen Catheter
Made from a proprietary hydrophilic biomaterial featuring MIMIX™ technology, the device was inserted by Dr. Howard Roth at the level-two trauma Magnet® hospital in a patient experiencing complications with their existing polyurethane catheter.
EvoEndo Announces Ambulatory Payment Classification Reassignments for Flexible Transnasal Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
EvoEndo notes based on information submitted to CMS including the cost of the EvoEndo Model LE Single-Use Gastroscope and its recent 510(k) FDA clearance, CMS decided to modify the APC assignments for CPT codes 0652T,
HearUSA to Carry Sony’s Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
The first two models of the over-the-counter hearing aids – the Sony CRE-C10 and Sony CRE-E10 – will be available for clients to purchase early next year in all HearUSA centers and online.
A Beginner’s Guide to Everyday Uses for Essential Oils
Essential oils can add wonderful scents to homemade soaps and candles, or freshen a room when put in a diffuser. However, essential oils have other, more practical uses. Citronella Fun fact about Citronella, despite the
How Can Athletes Keep Themselves Up In Good Shape
Maintaining a good level of physical fitness is one of the most important things an athlete can do to ensure success. However, it can be difficult to stay on top of your game when you’re
Delray Medical Center Advances its Endovascular Program as the First Hospital in Florida to Acquire the AI-Powered Viz Vascular Suite
The Viz Vascular Suite uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically detect suspected pulmonary embolism, right/left ventricle dilation, aortic dissection, and abdominal aortic aneurysm to facilitate informed and efficient treatment decisions.
NewGen Surgical Awarded First GreenScreen Certification for Medical Supplies & Devices
The company’s 100% biobased Surgical Ring Basin received a Bronze+ certification from the nonprofit Clean Production Action, whose goal is to eliminate chemicals of high concern from medical products.
Siemens Kid-Friendly STEM Learning Program & Other Supplier News
Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers during the week of December 11.
Medtronic’s Hugo Enrolls first US Clinical Trial Patient
The announcement of the procedure comes as a key milestone in the company’s path towards FDA clearance.
Are Siemens Healthineers & GE Healthcare Interested in Medtronic’s Spin-Offs?
The companies could be interested in acquiring Medtronic’s patient monitoring and respiratory interventions businesses, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg.