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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New FDA Draft Guidance Aims to Protect Children who Participate in Clinical Trials
The draft guidance is intended to assist industry, sponsors and institutional review boards (IRBs) when considering the enrollment of children in clinical investigations of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.
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.