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CRISPR-Cas13 System for Quick and Sensitive SARS-CoV-2 Detection
Scientists at Rice University created a rapid COVID-19 test that is based on the gene editing CRISPR-Cas system. The researchers modified the Cas-13 protein to increase its activity and to light up with fluorescence when
Novel Devices to Help Surgeons Sculpt a New Ear
At Johns Hopkins, clinical researchers have developed a set of surgical tools that allow them to more easily create a replacement ear for those born with malformed or missing ears. Currently, using cartilage harvested from
Why Minneapolis Will Be Scorching Hot for Manufacturing in November
Mark Wehde, chair of the Mayo Clinic Division of Engineering, chair of the Mayo Clinic Division of Engineering is set to keynote at Medical Design & Manufacturing Nov. 2-3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
SyBridge Breaks into Europe with Galway Deal
The acquisition will place SyBridge in the Irish epicenter of more than 300 medical technology manufacturers.
Multiple Industries Are Reaping Big Rewards from Robots
Manufacturing is certainly boosted by robotics, but other industries are also getting substantial help from robots.
Accelus Announces New Milestone with Its FlareHawk ® Interbody Fusion System Surpassing 15,000 Devices Implanted
“I’m incredibly proud to have hit this milestone with FlareHawk, and the fact that it is supported by an evidence-based, multicenter, peer-reviewed, published study demonstrating 97% fusion,” said Chris Walsh, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Intermountain Healthcare Names Mandy Richards New Chief Nursing Executive
Mandy Richards has built a distinguished career in executive nursing, coming to Intermountain from Hartford HealthCare in Hartford, Connecticut where she has served as the executive vice president and chief nursing officer over the past
XACT Robotics ® Receives FDA Clearance for its ACE Xtend™ Remote Control Unit
“The XACT ACE Robotic System has already allowed users to make percutaneous procedures, such as ablations, drainages and biopsies, more accurate, consistent and efficient,” said Shai Meltzer, CEO of XACT Robotics.
Best Practices for Conducting Quality Investigations in Manufacturing
How can manufacturers thrive in this rapidly evolving regulatory environment?
Carestream Health Focuses on Developing Employees Wins Top Honor
Bluepoint, a facilitator of advanced leadership development concepts and coaching programs, collaborated with Carestream Health to create solutions that energized its leadership team.
Philips Ambient Experience solution at Children’s Medical Center Dallas Helps Calm Young Patients with Behavioral Health Issues, Winning Multiple Design Awards
Philips has received a coveted gold-level ‘Touchstone Award’ from the Center for Health Design* for the Ambient Experience behavioral health rooms it co-developed with Children's Medical Center Dallas (Dallas, TX, U.S.) and social solutions software
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital Acquires Anovo Surgical System
Anovo Surgical System is designed to enable surgeons to use the transvaginal approach in gynecological procedures, which has been well documented in clinical research as providing benefits including less patient pain and scarring, shorter recovery
Arjun Ishwar – New Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Miach Orthopaedics
Arjun Ishwar will lead commercialization efforts for the BEAR Implant, which was launched in the U.S. in fall 2021.
TekniPlex Healthcare to Debut World’s First Fully Transparent Recyclable Mid-barrier Blister Package At Pack Expo
“The ability to make transparent barrier blister packages recyclable is a crucial step toward healthcare materials circularity, one in which technical challenges needed to be overcome with extensive research, trials and dedication,” said Chris Qualters,
Sebia Acquires Zeus Scientific
Sebia advises Zeus Scientific, will provide synergies and expand their capabilities and product portfolio in autoimmunity, with a strong footprint in the United States.
Renowned Experts Join Ultrahuman As They Kick Off Clinical Trials on Glucose
A world-renowned line up of medical and sports science professionals have joined the Medical and Sports Science Advisory board of Ultrahuman, a leading metabolic fitness platform that uses various biomarkers to help people make better
What You Need To Know About Starting A Medical Business
Starting a medical business? Well, the entrepreneurial route in the healthcare industry is both lucrative and fraught with danger. Before you set out on your journey, you need to have a crystal clear direction Before
Beckman Coulter Dips into AI with New Acquisition
With the acquisition, StoCastic's TriageGo will be a cornerstone of Beckman Coulter's Clinical Decision Support portfolio.
Urologist Survey Good for Teleflex, Bad for Axonics
After surveying 25 urologists, Needham & Co. analysts downgraded Axonics.
Trivia Tuesday: How Important Is the Internet, Really?
In what year did MD+DI editors question the value of medical device manufacturers having an online presence?