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Typhoid Detection Technique Improves Diagnostic Sensitivity
A team at the University of California Davis Health working with international collaborators have developed a new technique to detect typhoid and estimate its incidence in populations over time. The approach requires only a drop
AI-Powered Robot Accelerates Medical Research
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research in Japan have developed an AI-powered robotic system that can perform laboratory experiments in regenerative medicine, learn from the results, and perform iterative rounds of experimentation
Medtronic Announces Co-promotion Agreement with CathWorks, With Path Toward Acquisition
CathWorks is the leader in digital health innovations that can improve the lives of patients globally.
How Medtronic Is Fostering Innovation in 2022
In this MD+DI exclusive, the VP of R&D for Medtronic’s surgical innovations business unit shares humorous anecdotes about developing medical devices during the Zoom era.
KA Imaging Announces the Initial Results from a Study Examining the Diagnostic Value of Single-Exposure Dual-Energy Subtraction Radiography in Lung Lesion Detection
KA Imaging notes the initial results from the clinical trial on lung lesion detection will be presented at ECR 2022.
Solvay Develops Industry-First Specialized UV-C Stabilizers for the Protection of Polyolefin Surfaces
The Solvay proprietary technology designed to protect UV-C disinfected surfaces against degradation and discoloration.
Kepler Vision Technologies Launches International Expansion with NESK Partnership
Kepler Vision Technologies Night Nurse works regardless of the position of the bed, chairs, tables and other furniture makes it much easier to operate, and integrate with a care facility’s established practices.
CVRx Launches New Barostim Programmer
FDA approved the second-generation programmer in April, and the device is compatible with the CVRx Barostim implantable systems for heart failure patients.
6 Things You Need To Know About Weight Loss Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery: Some people cannot be helped to significantly reduce their excess body weight through diet, exercise, or lifestyle changes. It is something that can cause frustration, depression, and other serious health problems. But
6 Scenarios Where It’s Best To Have Friends With You
Having friends is one of the best things in life. There are a lot of benefits to having friends present. They can make you laugh, they can be there for you when you need them,
ACCORIAN Joins Civitas Networks for Health
Accorian is a leader in providing cybersecurity and compliance services, with a special focus on the healthcare and health technology industry.
CPR Therapeutics Receives NSF Award
Norman Paradis MD, CPR Therapeutics Founder and CEO said “We are excited to have received this validation of our efforts from one of the most prestigious scientific organizations in the world. The NSF has an
Exposure to Heavy Metals and Autism – 3 Innovative Devices to Assist Children on the Spectrum
Jonathan Sharp notes, "While the cause of autism is unknown, scientists have found numerous factors that are believed to contribute to the development of this disorder. These risk factors include a family history of autism,
New Developments with Aethlon’s Hemopurifier COVID-19 Study
The San Diego, CA-based company said it received FDA approval for a protocol amendment to the Hemopurifier COVID-19 Study.
Novum Orthopedic Partners Expands Its Physician Practice Management Platform in Dallas-Fort Worth with Investment in North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center
Novum Orthopedic Partners the new partnership represents a continuum of Novum’s strategy to build a network of like-minded, entrepreneurial orthopedic practices and surgery centers in Texas and across the U.S.
Samsara Vision Announces 1st U.S. Surgeries of the SING IMT™ (Smaller-Incision New-Generation Implantable Miniature Telescope), for Age-Related Macular Degeneration as part of the CONCERTO Study
Samsara Vision notes the CONCERTO trial will recruit 100 adults aged 65 and older living with stable (non-active neovascularization), bilateral central scotomas (blind spots) due to late-stage AMD and fovea-involving geographic atrophy or disciform scar
Accelerate Diagnostics Announces Commercialization in Europe of its Accelerate Arc™ System Having Completed IVDR Registration
Commercialization of the Accelerate Arc system, which includes the Accelerate Arc Module and BC kit, unlocks the path to automated, rapid microbial identification (ID) for positive blood cultures across the large installed base of MALDI
Peter Lothes Is Appointed Global COO at Advancing Eyecare
Peter Lothes will oversee all operations of Advancing Eyecare's industry-leading ophthalmic equipment businesses, including Lombart Instrument, Marco Ophthalmic, INNOVA Medical, and Santinelli International.
Biomerics Launches Interventional Medical Plastics Division with Acquisition of Dependable Plastics
This acquisition expands Biometrics plastic component capabilities for the interventional robotic surgical market.
Improving Medical Device Security with Adversarial Thinking
The best defense for a cybersecurity attack in medtech is a strong offense.