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Titan Medical Temporarily Furloughs 40 Employees
The surgical robotics company is in the process of reviewing strategic alternatives.
Feds Probe Neuralink Over Animal Testing Practices
Elon Musk’s gamble in medtech is being investigated under the Animal Welfare Act as claims of undue animal suffering and death mount.
Elizabeth Holmes Is Doing All She Can to Avoid Prison
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, pregnant with her second child, is appealing her conviction and prison sentence as sentencing looms for her former partner, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani.
The FDA Nine Blew the Whistle in What Year?
Trivia Tuesday: In what year did the group known as The FDA Nine pen its infamous whistleblower letter?
How to Play Erhu
A Chinese stringed instrument similar to the violin, the erhu is often played in small choruses and orchestras. It was developed during the Song Dynasty (930-1279 CE) but became popular during the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368
3 Reasons Why Varicose Veins Commonly Occur in The Legs
This post will teach you about varicose veins and help you understand the importance of getting early treatment.
A Change Is Coming for Abiomed’s Impella RP System Indication
FDA said it is updating the indications for use statement to better reflect the characteristics of the patients who may benefit the most from treatment with the device.
Orthopedic M&A Shine in 2022
Starting slow, the year ramped up with a new tech boom and M&A in spades.
Supply Chain Woes Wreak Havoc on Getinge IABP Production
The company announced a shortage of its Maquet/Datascope IAB catheters, new Cardiosave IABP devices, and IABP parts.
How to Handle Work Stress and Anxiety
Stress is common in the workplace and personal life, but excessive levels can negatively impact workplace morale and performance. We are all susceptible to the effects of work-related stress. Emails, notification sounds, phone calls, and
Michael Dowling Named America’s Most Influential Health Care Leader
As leader of New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, Mr. Michael Dowling guided Northwell Health through the darkest days of the First Wave and then worked to upend health inequalities laid
Financial Incentives Boost Weight-Loss Programs
Paying cash to people with obesity for losing a specific amount of weight or completing weight-reducing activities works better than offering stand-alone free tools, such as weight-loss programs, diet books, and wearable fitness trackers, a
Neoss® Group Opens Two New Sales Offices in Europe
These two organizations will ensure our continued growth and commercialization of our expanding product portfolio in the region.
THINK Surgical Announces Collaboration with Definition Health
THINK Surgical notes their web-based solution will support all of their robotic products, including new product launches planned for 2023.
Deep Blue Medical Advances Announces FDA Clearance for Sublay Application in Hernia Surgery, Enabling Broader Use of T-Line Hernia Mesh
Deep Blue's T-Line hernia mesh design includes novel mesh extensions that provide superior anchor strength designed to prevent mesh fixation failure.
OrthAlign Reaches Milestone in Orthopedic Surgery at Hospital for Special Surger
OrthAlign is a handheld navigation device that allows for accurate component positioning for total and partial knee and total hip arthroplasty.
Medtronic Completes Enrollment in Pivotal Trial Evaluating First-of-its-kind Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter for Patients with AFIB
The Sphere-9 catheter combines mapping, navigation, and therapeutic capabilities and is the only catheter capable of delivering both RF and PF energies for ablation, providing physicians with the ability to customize treatment based on a
Ekso Bionics Announces Acquisition of Human Motion and Control Business Unit Including Indego® Product Line From Parker Hannifin Corporation
Ekso Bionics President and COO Scott Davis promoted to Chief Executive Officer; and Steven Sherman to remain Chairman, appointed Executive Chair.
Medtech Company of the Year 2022 Finalists
These medical device and diagnostics companies have risen above the rest in 2021. Which one do you think deserves the crown?
How Regular Dental Cleaning Can Prevent Emergencies
Dental crises are often caused by oral infections, tooth damage, and other issues connected to poor oral hygiene. Thus, practicing good oral hygiene at home, wearing a mouthguard when appropriate, and getting regular dental cleanings