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Abiomed Crosses a Huge Hurdle with Heart Pumps
The Danvers, MA-based company said FDA has accepted and closed post-approval studies for the Impella heart pumps.
7 Benefits of Custom Orthotics for Foot Pain
Before even going into the benefits of custom orthotics it is important to establish what they are so you can know how they will help you. Healthline defines them as follows, “Orthotics are a special
3DP Is Shifting Gears from Traditional to Smart Manufacturing
Manufacturers are using 3D printing’s flexibility to keep up with consumer trends without replacing existing tooling.
Baylor College Develops Fast Method to Visualize Organs
Studied technology could provide a cost-effective and quicker way to visualize whole organs.
GE Healthcare, AMC Health Announce Remote Patient Monitoring Collab
The partnership will extend the continuum of nonacute care for patients after they are discharged from the hospital.
The Story Behind LivaNova's Board
Medtech veteran, Brooke Story, who was recently appointed to the London-based company's board, shares her vision for the LivaNova.
Dozee to Launch AI-based ECG Patch for Remote Cardiac Monitoring
Dozee notes their easy-to-use ECG patch augments the company's current AI-powered RPM system to play a key role in assisting Health Care Professionals in identifying early signs of cardiac deterioration ensuring there is timely medical
How to Pursue a Career as a Social Worker
Any career in social work is rewarding. You get the opportunity to have an impact on the lives of many people from all different backgrounds. When you are pursuing a career in social work, you
Why Technology Is Key To Affordable Dental Care
Advanced technology has brought massive changes to different aspects of people’s lives, and the healthcare sector hasn’t been left behind. With recent technological innovations, patients can now receive healthcare services like dental care more effectively
Abbott CEO: COVID Testing Not Going Away
Abbott CEO Robert Ford says COVID testing sales are "stickier than most have assumed."
RoboCap Guides Drugs to Digestive Tract
MIT researchers developed a capsule with a robotic cap designed to tunnel through mucus to allow the capsule's contents to penetrate the digestive tract.
A Better Way: Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease with AI-Powered Imaging: By Blake Richards
Blake Richard addresses challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease and how AI-Powered Imaging is stepping up to the plate, not only to diagnose but treat CVD.
Low Temperature Graphene Coating for Enhanced Wearables
Researchers at Caltech came up with a technique to coat flexible electronic circuits with graphene to enhance their durability on folding, as well as to improve their resistance to sweat (in the case of graphene-coated
Mussels and Flatworms Inspire Bioadhesive for Non-Compressible Wounds
Could a cue from under the sea change how we think of wound care?
This Week Last Year in Medtech: Oct. 16-22
See what Abbott, Globus Medical, and Conmed were up to this time last year.
Aptar Pharma Launch Disease Management Platform & Other Supplier News
Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers during the week of October 16.
Michael Blum joins SeqOne Genomics to Head the Company’s Research and Development
Michael Blum will focus on developing A.I. driven genomic analysis solutions to facilitate personalised medicine in oncology and rare diseases.
Life Spine Announces 1st Surgical Cases of the PROLIFT® Micro Endoscopic Expandable Spacer System
PROLIFT® Micro is a uniquely designed Micro Invasive Expandable Spacer that supports a range of procedures including endoscopic TLIF/PLIF, MIS and open.
Paul George to Join Venus Williams, Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz in Partnering with BetterHelp to Give Away Up to $3M in Free Therapy
George is the latest star athlete to speak out about mental health and partner with BetterHelp, joining a growing roster of pro-athletes that includes tennis superstars Venus Williams, Frances Tiafoe, and Taylor Fritz.
North Star Imaging Introduces efX-SIM™ Software
efX-SIM uses a sophisticated X-ray algorithm that simulates how a polychromatic x-ray beam interacts with parts, alloys, and even multiple materials at once notes North Star Imaging.