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Renovia Receives FDA Clearance for leva Pelvic Health System as 1st Line RX for Chronic Fecal Incontinence
leva Pelvic Health System is designed to treat FI through helping women strengthen their pelvic floor muscles, including the puborectalis muscle, the muscle that acts as a sling around the rectum and the vagina and
Qmetrics Technologies and 20/15 Visioneers Announce Go-to-Market Partnership
"Concussions are largely diagnosed and managed via patient symptoms," says Edward Schreyer, CEO, Qmetrics Technologies. "Post-concussive brain injuries are typically too subtle to be seen by the human eye. Our technology-driven Concussion Index uses algorithms
Inspira Technologies Signs Strategic Agreement in U.S.
Inspira Technologies advises the agreement signed with Glo-Med Networks is for the potential deployment of HYLA™ Blood Sensors for over a 3-year period, and is subject to regulatory approvals
SteriPack Announces Buyout by Inflexion
SteriPack said the funding from Inflexion will support the business to continue to scale globally as it benefits from strong market growth and further international expansion opportunities. SteriPack is also well placed to undertake further
What Happens if You Can’t Afford Healthcare in America?
It’s no secret that healthcare costs continue to rise. That means many people have to make an executive decision of whether to get health insurance or go without. While there are still Americans who are
July Stories You Won't Want to Miss
A quick glance at upcoming MD+DI stories to be published during July.
How Savvy Patients Are Lowering Their Dental Costs In 2022
Dental Costs in 2022 can be lowered, but how you ask? Going to the dentist is a part of life. Patients require regular checkups at least once every six months to ensure they have healthy
Studying Gut Microbiota on a Functional Level
Researchers in Finland developed a new method for studying the functionality of gut microbiota through metaproteomics.
Jabil Scores MedAccred Plastics Injection Molding Accreditation
Jabil Cayey is the first manufacturer in Puerto Rico to receive the accreditation.
Guardant Licenses Cancer Tests to Chinese Lab
A new collaboration will provide biopharmaceutical companies with access to Guardant's cancer tests to help advance drug development programs and cancer trials in China.
6 Medtech Acquisitions That Went Horribly Wrong
These acquisitions or proposed acquisitions were downright disastrous for some of the companies involved.
Gerry Morrissey, Sevita Chief Quality Officer Is Inducted to Special Olympics Massachusetts Hall of Fame
Sevita, a leading national provider of community-based health care and support services, announced that their Chief Quality Officer, Gerry Morrissey, was inducted to the Special Olympics Massachusetts Hall of Fame on June 22, 2022, at
Sustainably Pushing the Drug Delivery Device Industry Forward with Covestro
Covestro aims to become climate neutral by 2035 and core to achieving this ambitious goal is creating a range of biocompatible, medical-grade polycarbonate products.
Calyxo Raises $32.7 Million in Series C Financing
Calyxo notes the investment round will fund further product development and expansion of their Team.
New 12-month Results from RHINTRAC Randomized Controlled Trial Demonstrate Durable Safety & Efficacy of Aerin Medical’s RhinAer for Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis
These results for the trial’s active treatment arm showed that chronic rhinitis symptoms continued to improve through 12 months after treatment with RhinAer.
Inspira Technologies Develops a Non-Invasive Blood Sensor Designed to Alert Real-Time Change in Patients – Potentially Targets $2.5 Billion ABG Market
Inspira Technologies notes HYLA™ blood sensor intends to reduce the need for actual blood samples to be taken from patients.
What Is Sub-Acute Medical Detox and How Can It Help You?
Drug or substance abuse is a serious problem that can have life-threatening effects if left untreated. Detoxification is one of the treatment methods that can be used to eliminate toxins from your body, and it
Zimmer Biomet's Smart Knee: A Surgeon's Perspective
In a fireside chat hosted by BTIG's medtech analysts, an orthopedic surgeon shared his perspective on Persona IQ, Zimmer Biomet's recently-launched "smart knee" implant.
Silicone Tech Advances are Key for In Vitro Device Manufacturers
Advances in silicone technology help in vitro device manufacturers respond to the demands of an accelerating market.
HVAC Systems in Healthcare: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You! By: Christopher Roman C.E.M.
Mr. Roman writes, HVAC air distribution systems use air-handling units designed to deliver clean, and tempered air to a specific space with the proper temperatures and relative humidity requirements met before the air is delivered.