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BD Launches Industry-First Bioabsorbable Mesh Designed for Umbilical Hernia Repair
Phasix™ ST Umbilical Hernia Patch leverages same surgical technique as permanent mesh procedures
Overcoming Taste and Texture Challenges In High-protein Snacks | By Jack Helm, Account Manager at Beverage, Bakery & Functional Snacks
Discover how to enhance taste and texture in high-protein snacks for better consumer appeal and satisfaction.
Boston Scientific Chief Financial Officer Dan Brennan to Retire | Jon Monson, SR VP, Investor Relations to succeed Brennan
Brennan will transition out of the chief financial officer position at the end of June and is expected to remain with Boston Scientific as a senior advisor through early October 2025.
Mursla Bio Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for EvoLiver Test
Reflects the potential of EvoLiver test to improve early liver cancer detection among high-risk patients
VERAXA Biotech and Voyager Acquisition Corp. Announce Business Combination Agreement to Create Nasdaq-Listed Biopharmaceutical Company Advancing a Pipeline of Next-Generation Cancer Therapies
VERAXA Biotech’s majority shareholders are Xlife Sciences AG (SIX: XLS), a Swiss-based publicly listed life science incubator fund, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory ("EMBL"), and its technology transfer arm EMBLEM.
Adventist HealthCare Emergency Departments Launch AI Initiative to Help Enhance Patient Safety and Care Efficiency
The software, KATE AI, is helping care teams ensure the safety and consistency of triage at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center and Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center.
R3 Vascular Announces First Patient Treated in ELITE-BTK Pivotal Trial for Below-the-Knee PAD Using MAGNITUDEÒ Drug Eluting Bioresorbable Scaffold
The trial evaluates R3 Vascular’s next-generation drug-eluting bioresorbable scaffold, MAGNITUDE®, for below-the-knee (BTK) PAD, which according to the American Heart Association affects more than 200 million people globally, and 10 to 12 million in the
Climate-Controlled Field Hospitals: Protecting Patients in Extreme Environments
Climate-controlled field hospitals have emerged as critical innovations in humanitarian response, military operations, and disaster relief efforts. These sophisticated temporary facilities enable healthcare delivery in environments where temperatures soar above 120°F or plummet below freezing,
Veracyte Announces Decipher Prostate Genomic Classifier Results are Linked to Real-World Data in National Cancer Institute’s SEER Specialized Database Release
Veracyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCYT), a leading cancer diagnostics company, today announced that data from its market-leading Decipher Prostate Genomic Classifier are available in a new specialized database that the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI’s) Surveillance, Epidemiology,
Medicus Pharma Provides Update on SKNJCT-003 Phase 2 Clinical Study for the Treatment of Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma
The Institutional Review Board Has Approved the Increase in Number of Patients from Sixty (60) to Ninety (90). The Company to Expand the Study into Additional Trial Sites in Europe.
Paragonix Celebrates 100th Kidney Transplant Case with FDA-Cleared KidneyVault ™ System
This milestone was achieved with the support of Tennessee Donor Services (TDS), an Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) that serves more than 6 million people across Tennessee and Virginia.
ARUP Laboratories Launches pTau 217 Blood Test To Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology
As this biomarker can be detected in blood, this test is a minimally invasive and broadly accessible diagnostic tool that may facilitate earlier detection of AD.
10 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Compressed Air Piping System | By Derrick Taylor, Unipipe Solutions
How old is your compressed air piping system? Ensuring your compressed air distribution system operates efficiently is crucial for the overall efficiency and performance of your compressed air system. Our expert provides ten signs that
New Executive Appointments Announced Avania
“We recognize the MedTech industry is consistently changing and remain committed to providing flexible solution-driven partnerships that guide our clients from concept to commercialization. Our ability to navigate the changes in the industry is rooted
PharmaJet® Presents Partner Data Demonstrating that Needle-free Delivery Boosts Immune Response of DNA and Novel Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines
The presentation is scheduled for April 23, 2025, at 12:25 PM ET, Room 206 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
Key Tools and Guides for a Smooth Medicare Enrollment Process
Medicare is a federally funded program providing medical coverage primarily for people age 65 and older, although younger individuals with disabilities or certain conditions may also qualify. It consists of several parts, each addressing different
Preventive Healthcare: Eight Small Steps That Make a Big Difference
What we do for our health today has a direct impact on how we feel tomorrow—and especially decades from now. Preventive healthcare isn’t just for people facing illness; it’s for anyone who wants to live
Nanox Receives FDA Clearance for General Use of New Imaging System, Nanox.ARC X
First FDA clearance for Nanox.ARC X to produce tomographic images for general use, including musculoskeletal, pulmonary, intra-abdominal and paranasal indications. The enhanced imaging system features sleek design with smaller footprint; simplified ‘plug and play’ installation process
National Nursing Organizations Call for Investments in Health, Research, and the Workforce
They are calling on the Trump Administration to recalibrate their thinking of federal budget cuts to HHS and recognize that the health of individuals and communities as well as the economic repercussions would be dire.
What Soft Skills Are Needed for A Career In Healthcare?
Soft skills are more than medical expertise and they are important in cultivating a holistic approach to patient care that creates trust, compassion, and better collaboration between both patients and fellow colleagues. These skills are