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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.
Reflex Medical Device App Used for Studies On Opiate Withdrawal, Military Concussions
Brightlamp CEO Kurtis Sluss said Reflex has been used at over 200 clinics, with more than 90,000 tests administered to date. More than 30,000 patients have benefited from Reflex’s rapid neurological assessment. Brightlamp has commercialized
BD Launches Glass Prefillable Syringe for Biopharmaceuticals
Designed for reliability and efficiency, Effivax supports the rapid growth and stringent needs of vaccine manufacturing.
Despite Ruling, PrEP Access Remains Stable But Other Barriers Persist
While legislative intervention remains a concern for HIV prevention users, social, economic, and racial disparities also linger.
Lucid Teams Up with Coastline International for Manufacturing Needs
Coastline will manufacture Lucid’s esophageal cell collection device.
ReCor Has Big AHA Moment for Renal Denervation to Treat Hypertension
The Palo Alto, CA-based company’s data comes at the same time Medtronic presented unfavorable data for its Symplicity system.
7 Sure-Fire Tips To Consider When Writing A Year-End Giving Letter
A well-written year-end giving letter may be all you need to attract the next set of big donors. You can also use it to complement other fundraising mechanisms – like peer-to-peer fundraisers, crowdfunding, etc.