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CMS Delves into Expanding Access for Emerging Technologies
The agency said it would work in the coming months to explore policy options.
This Week Last Year in Medtech: Oct. 9-15
See what Grail, LivaNova, and SoClean were up to this time last year.
TOMI to Install iHP System in New Avid Facility & Other Supplier News
Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers during the week of October 9.
Marriage and Money: How Newlyweds Can Achieve Financial Bliss
With the excitement and uncertainty of starting a marriage, it’s easy to overlook critical steps such as choosing a budget and making financial goals. In this article, learn about what to do with your money
Sundance Could Be a Major Catalyst for Surmodics
The company presented encouraging first-in-human trial data in Europe supporting its below-the-knee drug-coated balloon.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New Test for Most Common GI Bacteria
The CE-IVD marked test will help physicians accurately identify the cause of an infection, so they can treat it more quickly.
South Korean Company Brings First-in-Class Cancer Test to US
The company commercialized the world's first proteomics-based breast cancer blood test in South Korea. Now it is expanding into the U.S. market.
Recall Fallout & Supply Chain Issues Cause Philips' Shares to Drop
Philips continues to suffer from the massive recall of its sleep apnea devices.
Owens & Minor Change Leadership and Lower 2022 Earning Guidance
Along with leadership updates, the company reported the lowering of its previous expected earnings guidance, resulting in an estimated $43 to $73 million decrease from initial projections.
New Manufacturing Facility Boom Continues
What companies have opened new facilities around the world in the last few months?
J&J’s Ethicon to Use Eastman’s Sustainable Co-Polyester for Medical Device Packaging
Ethicon is the first medical device manufacturer to use Eastar Renew, a material produced via Eastman’s molecular recycling technology.
What is Gender Therapy and Where to Find Help?
If you’re feeling uncomfortable with the body you were born in or you’re questioning whether or not you’re transgender it can be difficult to ask for help. You might not know where to go or
Physical Therapy at Home: A New Operational & Outcome Opportunity for Hospitals – By Palak Shah, Co-founder of Luna
Palak Shah writes "For decades, fiscal pressures on hospitals have come from all sides. Persistent downward limitations on pricing brought on by payers, the movement toward more accountable, value-based care, and budgetary restrictions from state
German Healthcare Provider Selects Sectra to Improve Radiology Workflow
Sectra said the enterprise-wide solution will facilitate efficient radiology workflows through tools for enhanced reporting efficiency as well as the ability to share resources across the sites.
Hollister Secure Start ℠ Services has a Measurable Impact
Hollister announced the publication of a patient support program study through the Journal of Wound Ostomy & Continence Nursing (JWOCN). The study, titled A Cross-Sectional Survey Reporting on the Value of Patient-Centered Ostomy Programs: A
Maternova Appoints Luna M Mehrain, MD, MSc, as Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Luna M Mehrain, an accomplished Obstetrician/Gynecologist and strategic leader in reproductive, maternal and neonatal health, will assess the efficacy, safety and usability of diagnostics and therapeutic medical innovations as potential additions to Maternova’s growing
Will Bigger Be Better for Spine?
History says no, but analyst says a merger of equals solves key problems for Orthofix and SeaSpine.
Why Try Magic Mushrooms As A Self-Care Gift This Festive Season
Magic mushrooms are a relatively new entrant in the wellness circles after the recent decriminalization of psilocybin. But they have been a part of ancient healing for millions of years. In fact, ancient cultures used
Gum Disease & Blood Pressure: A Rookies Guide
Most people try to do their best to look after their teeth. Afterall, they’re the only set you can get, so maintenance is important. However, there are some very common issues that a lot of
Video Games to Improve Cognition in Older Adults
Researchers at the University of California San Francisco have developed a suite of video games that have been designed to improve cognition in older adults who are otherwise healthy. The games aim to recreate common