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NeuroOne Tried Again – And Succeeded
FDA shot down the company's earlier bid for extended use of its Eco sEEG, but NeuroOne didn't give up.
Today’s Diabetes Hits Different This American Diabetes Month For Over 133M Americans Living with Prediabetes and Diabetes
Throughout the month, the ADA will elevate the different ways diabetes affects people’s lives through storytelling and highlight the advancements in diabetes technology and treatments.
Northwell Appoints Dr Eric Cruzen Executive Director of Emergency Medicine Service Line
Dr Eric Cruzen has held several leadership positions since joining the health system in 2003 as associate director of the South Shore University Hospital Emergency Department.
Envoy Medical Early Feasibility Study of Breakthrough Fully Implanted Cochlear Implant Now Underway
This surgery marks a key milestone for Envoy Medical on the road toward bringing the Acclaim Cochlear Implant to market. If approved by the FDA, the Acclaim would be the first-of-its-kind cochlear implant designed to
Signia Styletto AX and New Augmented Xperience (AX) Platform Capabilities are Now Available to Veterans, Active Military Members, and Native Americans
Launched in September 2022, Styletto AX features the world’s first SLIM-RIC hearing aid with a slim and stylish design that breaks down stigma.
Study: During Pandemic, High Blood Pressure Control Declined
The high blood pressure study, published in the journal Hypertension, showed that during the first eight months of the pandemic, patients with hypertension measured their blood pressure less frequently, and when they did, their blood
New Biosensing Technology Provides a Solution for Dehydration in Older Adults: By Jennifer Corso, Upstream Marketing Manager, Physiology, Rockley Photonics
Age-related physiological changes can impact a person’s ability to remain hydrated, such as a decline in kidney function and worse. A biomarker-sensing platform makes it possible to measure hydration noninvasively and constantly. It can recommend
Johnson & Johnson to Buy Abiomed for $16.6B
Johnson & Johnson caught the market off guard Tuesday morning with the size of the deal, but analysts expect Abiomed to fit well within J&J's business and culture.
How To Write a Medical Assistant Entry-Level Resume: Career Clarity Guide
Medical assistants perform clerical and technical tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse or other healthcare professional. Most support roles require little to no education and training, making them a good fit for entry-level
5 Unorthodox Cures for Anxiety Suggested by Medical Professionals
Anxiety is the feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. It is characterized by physical symptoms such as a fast heart rate, sweating, shortness of breath, and shakiness. Anxiety can
Impedance Cytometry for Rapid Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing
Scientists at Nara Institute of Science and Technology in Japan have come up with a method to rapidly determine the antibiotic susceptibility of a bacterial sample, such as a patient sample from a non-healing infected
Flexible Sensors Measure Fit of Face Masks
Researchers at MIT have developed a sensor system that can provide data on how well a face mask fits to a wearer’s face. The protection offered by a mask is largely dependent on how well
Thermo Fisher Expand Specialty Diagnostics Presence with The Binding Site
The companies have entered into a definitive agreement valued at $2.6 billion.
Design Considerations for Medical Device Navigation Systems That Enable Minimally Invasive Surgeries
Consider these design options for reimagining surgical devices for minimally invasive surgeries.
Sinaptica Looks to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms with Device
The Cambridge, MA-based company has won breakthrough device designation for its SinaptiStim.
This Device Won FDA Approval 11 Years Ago This Week
This week's Trivia Tuesday question: Which cardiovascular device won FDA approval in early November 2011? (Hint: The same device had already been on the European market for four years by that point).
BeWeld Medical, a MEDX Xelerator Vompany, Signs Strategic Investment Agreement
BeWeld Medical was founded in 2021 by the MEDX Xelerator based on intellectual property developed by Professor Daniel Cohn and Abeer Khalaialh at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The company is led by CEO Asaf
Brian Rogers Appointed FX Solutions VP Global QARA, Clinical, and Compliance
Brian Rogers is a professional engineer who has been working in medical devices for more than 20 years, including 10 years with Zimmer followed by 8 years in Switzerland with Stryker, Bracco, and Medacta, and
ABM Respiratory Care Receives CE Mark for their BiWaze Cough System
The BiWaze Cough System offers unique airway clearance therapy to help people who are unable to cough productively. Obtaining the CE certification mark allows BiWaze Cough to be available in hospitals, homes and long- term
What are Smart Hospitals, And How Can You Build One?
An increasing number of enterprises are investing in smart hospital solutions. These healthcare solutions integrate the digital and physical assets of hospitals into a single framework that connects clinical and business procedures and assets. The