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AliMed, Inc. Awarded Pediatric Straps and Positioners Agreement with Premier, Inc.
“AliMed is committed to serving the pediatric community with high-quality healthcare products designed specifically for their needs,” said Adrienne Hamilton, Director of Marketing at AliMed. “We are excited about this agreement and look forward to
Honeywell Signs Agreements to Advance Digitalization of Healthcare Globally
Honeywell is transforming healthcare delivery by providing sensors and advanced digital technology aimed at improving patient outcomes and increasing connectivity for more efficient monitoring in hospitals and homes.
Pedersen's POV: You Want Me to Write About What?
In this inaugural op-ed column, Senior Editor Amanda Pedersen shares her journey as a veteran medtech journalist, and touches on the good, bad, and ugly sides of the industry.
Boston Scientific Receives FDA Approval for Expanded Labeling of WATCHMAN FLX LAAC Device for Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy as Post-Procedural Medication Option
WATCHMAN FLX is now the only LAAC technology in the United States that allows for either DAPT or OAC immediately following implantation.
4 Causes Of Cancer That You Probably Didn’t Know About
Did you know that cancer is caused by more than just smoking and exposure to radiation? In fact, there are many different causes of cancer, some of which you may not have heard about. This
Hexarad Completes Series A Funding – Raises Additional £2.2 Million
The additional funding raised through this round will allow Hexarad to continue to grow its radiology platform which focuses on allocative efficiency to improve scan reporting times.
Transforming Pharmacy with Paperless Prescriptions By Nadeem Sarwar, Founder & CEO at Phlo Connect
Mr. Sarwar writes, "Our solution allows clinicians to generate and ‘sign’ a digital prescription, and then send this to the Phlo digital pharmacy, which can deliver the medication to the patient’s door in a timeframe
As CBD Use Rises, Clinical Trials Needed to Determine Safety, Efficacy in Heart Disease Patients
A review of existing studies found ( CBD ) no clinical recommendations can be made given current evidence. ACC Latin America 2022 Together with CardioAcademic will be held in Mexico City on September 9-10, 2022.
Break The Taboo Of Male Health: Here Is Advice On How To Support Them
Many men feel like they cannot openly discuss health issues or problems they are having. This can have serious consequences, as men are less likely to seek medical help when they need it. One of
Is There a Swinging Door in Medtech?
With position transition effective immediately, Senseonics announced the exit of chief financial officer, Nick Tressler, continuing an industry-wide trend of turnover in 2022.
Monkeypox Has Potential to Cause Heart Problems
A 31-year-old male with confirmed monkeypox infection developed acute myocarditis approximately one week following the onset of monkeypox symptoms
Thin, Flexible Electrode May Reduce Hospitalizations and Surgeries
NeuroOne’s electrode technology with a higher-definition signal can potentially combine diagnostic and therapeutic functions, lessening the number of procedures that need to be done.
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research Awards Grants to Gund a Clinical Trial for LISA Laser Innovated “Novel Treatment of Urolithiasis”
Urolithiasis is a common disease affecting about 12% of the global population. Consequently, urolithiasis is a widespread disease with significant socioeconomic impact and is relevant to healthcare in terms of society and health policy.
Know Labs Provides Update on IRB-Approved Internal Trial of Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring Technology
The two-minute video breaks down the trial process, while Know Labs Chief Product Officer Steve Kent explains the protocol for the internal clinical trial and reviews its primary goal, to further refine the algorithm that
Medtech in a Minute: Mergers, Collabs, and Recalls (Oh My)
Catch up on the latest medtech news from Medtronic, Second Sight, Masimo and others – in one minute or less.
What a Difference Materials Science Can Make
How TekniPlex helped a diagnostics device company dramatically extend shelf life for its groundbreaking COVID-19 test kit.
How Technology Is Revolutionizing Addiction Treatment
Whether it’s drugs, alcohol, or marijuana, addiction can have devastating consequences. According to data, over 20 million Americans suffer from some form of addiction. Deaths due to drug addiction have tripled since 1990. Moreover, this
How Technology Is Facilitating Better Management of Behavioral Disorders
Behavioral disorders are a difficult thing to measure. They’re often diagnosed by observing a person’s behavior over time. It can be difficult for parents or teachers to know whether a child is experiencing normal developmental
How to Process Medical Insurance Claims and How Long Does It Take?
Medical Insurance Claims Process A medical insurance claim is a document submitted by a doctor after having procedures and observations done providing a list of medical services to be paid. As usual, a client isn’t