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Horizon Therapeutics Expands Commitment to Education Equity, STEAM Careers, HBCUs & Other Supplier News
Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers during the week of September 18.
Is Elizabeth Holmes Just Delaying the Inevitable?
Should Elizabeth Holmes get a new trial, or is she just trying to delay the inevitable?
Is Technology Impacting Hospital Negligence Cases?
While the overwhelming majority of medical treatment in the UK is dispensed without a problem, a minority amount to clinical negligence. In 2020/21, a total of 12,629 claims of clinical negligence were made against the
XRHealth Reports Clinical Trial Finds that Virtual Reality Therapy May Serve as Effective Adjunct To Anesthesia For Surgical Procedures
XRHealth notes the findings could lead to a discussion in the medical industry about using non-pharmaceutical interventions during surgical procedures that both enhance the patient experience during surgery and provide a better postoperative recovery.
3 Ways to Address Healthcare Staffing Shortages and Improve Retention: By Kristi McDermott, President of Clinical Engineering, TRIMEDX
McDermott advises healthcare staffing shortages from patient-facing roles to technical positions is a real concern. Burnout among healthcare workers was at a crisis level before the pandemic, and two years of dealing with COVID-19 drove
Qiagen to Develop Companion Dx for New Parkinson's Drug
Qiagen and Neuron23 are working together to develop a companion diagnostic for Neuron23's LRRK2 inhibitor for Parkinson's disease.
The Grass Is Green for J&J on the Emerald Isle
Johnson & Johnson has nine sites in Ireland, and the firm has just committed to a €100 million expansion of its facility in Limerick.
Omnipod 5 Makes Diabetes Management a Walk in the Park
On the heels of launching Omnipod 5 in the United States, Insulet now has permission to sell the latest version of its popular tubeless insulin pump in the European Union.
When Combining AI & Insulin Delivery Are Done Right
Diabeloop reveals 12-month achievements for its hybrid closed-loop DBLG1 System at the EASD Annual Meeting 2022.
Arburg’s Luer Connectors Show What’s More in the Allrounder
The two-component closures illustrate how integrating functions during part production can save injection molders time and money.
Are There Real Benefits To Saunas?
You may well have read that taking a dip in a steamy sauna after a hard workout is a great way to unwind and cleanse your system. A regular sauna session can do wonders for
Medtronic’s MiniMed 600 Series Pump Faces Cybersecurity Vulnerability
A potential communication issue could open users to cyberattacks and hackers hampering insulin delivery.
Using AI to Determine the Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease
Mount Sinai Researchers have developed AI to help study the causes of cognitive impairment.
Smartphone Camera Measures Blood Oxygen
At the University of Washington a research team has developed a smartphone system that can measure blood oxygen levels. The technology uses the camera and flash of the phone to take the measurement, and the
TE Connectivity Named Massachusetts Manufacturer of the Year
TE Connectivity has a plant in Medway, Mass. that produces precision engineered parts that are key to the manufacturing of medical devices including endoscopes, vascular access guide wires, venous introducers, catheters and many other minimally
Lazurite and Minnetronix Medical Make New Wireless Surgical Camera a Reality
The camera is another ‘first’ from the Minnetronix optics team, which specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and commercializing complex optical systems. The Minnetronix team was integral to reducing latency and enhancing image quality for the
Vivalink Releases Biometrics Data Platform 2.0, Increasing Remote Patient Monitoring Patient Adherence
“As a technology solution provider, we strive for the most advanced and effective solutions for remote patient monitoring,” said Jiang Li, CEO of Vivalink. “Patient adherence is a major bottleneck for the wider adoption of
Predictive Care Using Clinical Grade Devices in the Home: By Robin Farmanfarmaian
Robin Farmanfarmaian writes, "There are many cutting edge AI startups advancing predictive care in disease and illness management. When combined with clinical grade medical devices in the home, the combination enables personalized care, tailored to
New Study Suggests REN Comparable to Standard Care Prescribed Medications for Acute Treatment of Chronic Migraines
Prospective data from 78 adult patients with chronic migraines in the U.S. demonstrated effectiveness of REN across four parameters in comparison to standard-care medications.
Relievant Medsystems Announces Publication of ASPN Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain with Basivertebral Nerve Ablation
“With strong clinical evidence including two level I randomized controlled trials and long-term data supporting the efficacy and safety of BVN ablation, this treatment option has taken an increasingly important role in the approach to