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Verily's Digital Health Platform Shows Promise for Diabetes
An independent study of Verily's Onduo platform showed it significantly improved glycemic and cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
PFO Closure for Migraine Relief?
Gore’s RELIEF study will investigate whether patient foramen ovale (PFO) closure may reduce the number of monthly migraine headache days for select patients.
ReWalk Accepts State Direct Disability Compensation Ruling, Withdraws Federal Appeal
The ruling gives eligible insured people a legal basis for obtaining the device.
Barmer Accepts State Direct Disability Compensation Ruling for ReWalk, Withdraws Federal Appeal
The ruling gives eligible insured people a legal basis for obtaining the device.
Device Measures Hemoglobin More Accurately in Dark Skin
Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington, in collaboration with Shani Biotechnologies, a local firm, have created a point-of-care device that can accurately measure hemoglobin levels and perform pulse oximetry in individuals with dark
Society of Interventional Radiology Position Statement: Endovascular Management Deemed An Acceptable Treatment Option for Certain Iliofemoral DVT Patients
Newly published Society of Interventional Radiology position statement relies on randomized trial data to outline appropriate use of endovascular therapies for iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis.
Surmodics Announces SWING Trial 12-Month Data to be Presented at VEITHsymposium on November 16
The session will be held on Wednesday, November 16, at the 49th Annual Symposium on Vascular and Endovascular Issues (VEITHsymposium) in New York City.
Implanted Magnets for Prosthetic Control
Engineers at MIT have developed a system that could let users of robotic prostheses to more sensitively control their bionic limbs. The technology involves implanting pairs of small magnetic beads into muscles. When the muscles
Zimmer Biomet Proposes 'Operational Changes' at Ohio Plant
Union leaders in Dover, OH say the company is considering a plan to move manufacturing to Costa Rica.
7 Huge AHA Moments
There was some groundbreaking data presented at the American Heart Association 2022 conference. A look at some of the presentations and what they could mean for cardiovascular health.
This Week Last Year in Medtech: Nov. 6-12
See what Philips, GE Healthcare, and Senseonics were up to this time last year.
Omnivision’s OH02B Image Sensor & Other Supplier News
Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers during the week of November 6.
New Study Finds 85% of Aneurysms Identified by Viz™ ANEURYSM had not Been Referred for Neurovascular Review
Median size of aneurysms was 5mm, suggesting that AI-powered detection of incidental cerebral aneurysms can improve patient care pathways.
Case Study Documents the Value of Foot Levelers Custom Flexible Orthotics to Improve Work Performance and Overall Health of Firefighters
Foot Levelers, the world’s leading provider of hand-crafted custom flexible orthotics serving multi-disciplinary professionals and clinicians, today published a case study substantiating the value of Foot Levelers InMotion+™ innovative custom, flexible orthotics to help firefighters
INTEGREON GLOBAL Appoints Michael Hays as New President
Michael Hays replaces Maurice Barakat, effective December 5, 2022. Mr. Barakat will assume the role of Executive Chairman and CEO.
Centinel Spine Announces First Commercial Use of prodisc® C SK Cervical Total Disc Replacement Product
Along with the currently available prodisc implant, Centinel Spine has the broadest offering of cervical TDR solutions in the world to address individual patient anatomy and meet surgeon preference needs.
Should You Prescribe Weight Loss Drugs?
It’s true that drugs for weight loss, or “diet drugs” as they’re often called, have a sordid history. The history of using drugs to treat obesity goes all the way back to the 1800s, but
5 Important Financial Steps to Take as You Prepare for Retirement (Even if You’re In Good Health)
Retirement should be an exciting time to reflect on all your work and look forward to all the adventures that await. However, it can also be a period of great uncertainty and stress if you’re
Risk Management in Medical Devices: Evaluation, Mitigation & Management: By Aditi Kandlur
Here, Kolabtree's freelance scientist Aditi Kandlur elaborates on how ensuring product safety and efficiency comes through a process of risk management in medical devices.
Siemens Healthineers to Overhaul Diagnostics Division
The company said external headwinds are outweighing operational improvements in its diagnostics division. Job cuts expected.