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Algae-Based Microrobots Deliver Antibiotics within Lungs
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a microrobot system to treat bacterial pneumonia. The microrobots consist of living algal cells that can swim very effectively in biological fluids, allowing them to
Setting a New Pace for Cardiac Care
Two companies are working together to develop a bionic heart device that could take pacemaking to a whole new level.
Veranex Strengthens Capabilities in the MDR Era of Medtech
A new M&A deal could help medtech companies navigate challenges associated with the European Union's Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR).
Blue Earth Diagnostics Receives FDA New Drug Application Acceptance for 18F-rhPSMA-7.3
The company milestone brings it one step closer to advancing its current prostate cancer portfolio.
VoxNeuro Partners with Canadian Armed Forces on Concussion Exposure study
The company will use this information to support regulatory filings with Health Canada and the FDA.
Ceryx Medical Partners with Osypka Medical
Ceryx Medical is working with Berlin-based Osypka Medical to develop a heart pacing device that it says will change the way patients with heart failure and other cardiac conditions are treated.
Companion Diagnostic Kit Approved for Support in Gene Therapy Treatment
Following the EU’s approval of ROCTAVIAN, a gene therapy for severe hemophilia A, ARUP Laboratories, in partnership with BioMarin, has developed the AAV5 DetectCDx kit to help identify patients who are eligible for treatment with
First-Ever Spinal Surgical Hand-held Robot by Point Robotics MedTech to Make Its Worldwide Debut in the United States
Point Robotics MedTech said this premarket notification marks both Taiwan's very first FDA-cleared surgical robot and the first ever hand-held robot framework equipped with a parallel manipulator for orthopedic application in the world.
Johnson & Johnson Vision Expands Access to Myopia Management for More Patients with Abiliti™ Overnight Lenses
ohnson & Johnson Vision also announced greater availability of the lenses nationwide at Vision By Design 2022, an annual myopia control and management meeting taking place September 28 – October 2 in Bellevue, Washington.
ScreenPoint Medical Announces its New International Medical Advisory Board
ScreenPoint Medical notes the new medical advisory board brings together a unique team of renowned experts in the field who will have a continuing influence on the development of Transpara internationally.
Kevin Campbell Joins Vita Inclinata As Executive Vice President of Finance
Kevin Campbell is an experienced financial executive with a strong mix of technical, operational, strategic, and commercial finance skills and a history of building, leading, and motivating teams in high-growth, investment-oriented businesses.
Northwell Health Spearheads National Gun Safety Movement to Address Guns as Leading Cause of Death in Kids
Northwell Health reports more than one thousand leading hospitals and prominent health associations nationwide unite to encourage parents to ask about gun access and safety measures
Luna Becomes the Fasting Growing PT Clinic Nationally, & Earns “Exceptional” Award from Medicare
Luna has become the fastest growing physical therapy (PT) clinic nationally[1] with 6,183% growth in visits during the four consecutive years since it was founded in 2018. This is higher than any reported growth during
Stop, Collaborate, and Design for Manufacturability
DfM focuses on material changes, modifications based on mated assemblies, or geometries to achieve a better result and increased scalability in serial production.
Medtronic Nabs FDA nod for Onyx Frontier, Resolute Onyx DESs to Treat Bifurcation Lesions
The approval expands the company’s ability to treat the challenging coronary lesion and improve patient outcomes.
DURAMESH Suture Receives FDA Nod
Mesh Suture noted that the aim of DURAMESH is to mitigate the intractable problem of surgical failure due to suture pull-through.
What Does Maximum Medical Recovery Mean?
As a matter of common sense, employers are obligated to see that their staff members are healthy and happy on and off the job. However, there are situations where an employee can get injured due
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B. Braun Acquires Clik-FIX® Catheter Securement Devices from StarboardMedical
B. Braun's acquisition builds on the company's history of product and program innovation to improve the patient experience and outcomes with peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy.
Coating for Keyboards and Other Surfaces Shown to Kill COVID-19 and Other Viruses in Minutes
A durable coating for keyboards, cell phone screens, and other surfaces proves deadly to 99.9% of microbes even after months of repeated cleaning, abrasion, and other environmental factors.