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Motion-Sensing Wearable to Help Treat Back Pain
A wearable system combined with a database of the results of patient analysis could help clinicians make better decisions.
Smith+Nephew 1st to Market with Revision Knee Indication on Robotics Platform
Smith+Nephew is the first orthopaedics company to receive FDA 510(k) clearance for a revision indication using a robotics-assisted platform.
Medtech in a Minute: Medtronic's Cybersecurity Problem, and More
Catch up on the latest medtech news from Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and others – in one minute or less.
Sterigenics Slapped with $363M Jury Verdict
Should other medical device firms with ethylene oxide facilities be concerned about a ripple effect from Sterigenics' big loss?
Pedersen's POV: Don't Cry Over Spilled Urine
This week in Pedersen's POV, our senior editor shares a new twist on an old proverb.
Global Dialysis Market to Reach $142.92 Billion by 2027
The global dialysis market reached a value of US$ 104.13 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach a value of US$ 142.92 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.42%
Global Orthopedic Medical Imaging Systems Market Research Report 2022 – AI-Driven Orthopedic Systems Come to the Fore / 3D Printing Emerges as Game Changer with Opportunity for Orthopedic Care
The global market for Orthopedic Medical Imaging Systems estimated at US$8.9 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$10.6 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% over
Thailand Medical Device Market Outlook to 2026 – Market Shares for Major Brands in Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital Furniture, DialysisEquipment, Auxiliary Devices and Orthopaedic Products
The Thailand medical device market is expected to grow at a double digit CAGR from 2021-2026F, with imports contributing majority of the market revenues.
Will Renal Denervation Therapy for Hypertension Make a Comeback?
Recent data presented at TCT from Medtronic and ReCor is favorable for the therapy – but is it enough?
AI-Assisted Polyp Detection Device SKOUT Nabs FDA Nod
The device shows statistically significant improvements in identifying polyps, demonstrating a 44% relative increase in 5-9 mm polyp detection, and a 29% relative increase in 5-9 mm polyp detection overall.
Health-Damaging Elmiron: Do You Qualify for a Lawsuit?
Elmiron is a drug that’s used to treat bladder disorders. It is also known as pentosan polysulfate. The most common side effects of the drug are gastrointestinal in nature, i.e., diarrhea, stomach pain, and heartburn.
What Role Can Technology Play in Alleviating the Radiology Crisis? Dr Farzana Rahman Sheds Light
Within radiology, workforce challenges are particularly severe as the workforce has not grown in line with the significant increased demand for medical imaging. Medical advances have meant that there has been a rapid increase in
Mentice AB (publ) Receives an USD 620,000 Order for Simulation Solutions & Development Services
Mentice (STO: MNTC) is the world leader in proficiency based simulation solutions for image guided interventional therapies.
New FDA Draft Guidance Aims to Protect Children who Participate in Clinical Trials
The draft guidance is intended to assist industry, sponsors and institutional review boards (IRBs) when considering the enrollment of children in clinical investigations of drugs, biological products and medical devices.
iMediSync Announces ‘iSyncWave’ EEG Scanner Receives FDA 510k clearance
According to iMediSync, iSyncWave is a dry EEG scanner that does not require the use of electrode gel. It is not only easy to wear the device and measure EEG, but the size of the device can
Image Navigation to Launch Newest Image Guided Implantology Technology at the European Academy of Osseointegration Congress in Geneva
Image Navigation Ltd. will be exhibiting the new IGI 2.0 at the European Academy of Osseointegration Congress, at Palexpo Geneva, Switzerland, September 29 - October 1, Booth H31.
4 Most-In Demand Nursing Jobs
In the last decade, demand for qualified nurses has been increasing, and the pressure of a global pandemic on healthcare systems has exacerbated the nursing shortage even more. Nurses are an indispensable part of medical
Face Mask Detects Respiratory Viruses, Alerts User
Scientists at Shanghai Tongji University in China have created a face mask that can alert the wearer to the presence of respiratory viruses in the surrounding environment, including the viruses behind COVID-19 and influenza. The
Bio-Inspired Inks for 3D Printing of Next-Gen Wearable Tech
A novel hydrogel combines electronic conductivity with biocompatibility for the design of integrated devices.
GoodCell Banks on BioBanking for Personalized Patient Experience
Salvatore Viscomi, CMO of GoodCell, gives insight on what to expect in the future of biobanking.