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Carbon Monoxide-Loaded Foam as Inflammatory Disease Treatment
Researchers at MIT have created a carbon monoxide-loaded foam intended for therapeutic use against inflammatory disease. While the gas is toxic if inhaled in large quantities, in small doses it has potent anti-inflammatory effects. However,
Soft Bioresorbable Implant Controls Pain by Cooling Nerves
A team of engineers at Northwestern University led by John Rogers, the person responsible for many advances in flexible electronics, created a drug-free implant that can control pain by cooling nerves. The soft implant is
Sandra Lindsay Was Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House Ceremony
President Joseph R. Biden bestowed the honor to Dr. Sandra Lindsay in recognition for being the first American to be immunized against COVID-19 and her continued advocacy.
Ex-Theranos COO Sunny Balwani Found Guilty on All Counts
The former Theranos executive was convicted of all 12 criminal charges against him, a stark contrast to the four charges that his ex-lover Elizabeth Holmes was convicted of in January.
Orchestra Keeps the Music Going for This Alternative Method of Going Public
The New Hope, PA-based company is the second in the last few weeks to try and go public through a special purpose acquisition corporation merger. This comes on the heels of many companies backing out
Helpful Ways Of Dealing With A Kidney Disease Diagnosis
A kidney disease diagnosis can be frightening and overwhelming. It is important to remember that you are not alone in this. There are many helpful ways of dealing with kidney disease, and we will discuss
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.