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The Hospital at Home: A New Approach to Patient Care – By Stuart Long, CEO of InfoBionic
Mr. Long writes, "The Hospital at Home model of healthcare gives patients more freedom of choice and autonomy over their own health and treatment decisions." Read his expert views.
Carson Daly and a Breakthrough Back Surgery
Carson Daly opens up about a life-changing back procedure he had after years of suffering from back pain caused by a compression fracture.
Technology Helps Diabetes Patients Lower Their A1C – By Sid Bala President of Calcium
In the United States alone, almost 40 million people with diabetes face severe health risks due to accompanying chronic conditions like heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. There is an APP that guides diabetics through
Is Acutus Back on Solid Ground with New FDA Nod?
FDA’s clearance for AcQCross Line Extension could mark a return to the more stable ground Acutus was used to before the pandemic.
Endologix Shares Encouraging 12-Month Data from DETOUR 2
Detour 2 is designed to evaluate safety and effectiveness of the DETOUR System for percutaneous bypass in the treatment of long-segment femoropopliteal disease.
Landmark Study Reveals New Technology from DeBogy Molecular Significantly Reduces the Bacteria and Deadly Infection that Can Occur Following a Surgical Implant
DeBogy Molecular notes the breakthrough technology found to safely reduce dangerous bacterial biofilm on Medical Implants by 99.9%, without the use of antibiotics or toxic chemicals.
Manipal Hospitals, Delhi Reports a 27 Year Old Female Patient from Iraq Was Successfully Treated for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The patient had Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, a chronic autoimmune illness that can cause inflammation in the heart and other organs. The condition can influence heart ailment which can be observed in over half of lupus
Centerline Biomedical Raises $33 Million in Series B Financing
Centerline Biomedical notes their flagship product, IOPS® (Intra-Operative Positioning System) was developed in Cleveland Clinic's Heart and Vascular Institute and utilizes patented algorithms to generate a patient-specific vascular map combined with electromagnetic tracking and smart sensor-equipped
Englewood Health Introduces Robot-Assisted Spine Surgery with GPS-like Precision to New Jersey
"This technology takes us to the next era of spine surgery," says Kevin Yao, MD, chief of neurosurgery at Englewood Health. "It facilitates more precise and more minimally invasive spine surgery, which will translate into
Varian Receives Investigational Device Exemption for Flash Technology Clinical Trial, FAST-02
Data from FAST-01, the first-ever human clinical trial of Flash, was used to support the approval of the FAST-02 study and will be reported later this year reports Varian.
INWED: Shining a Light on Women in Engineering – By Joanne Lucas, Culture & Inclusion Lead at WMFTS
"Women in engineering face unique barriers that block their entry and progression in the engineering field including discrimination, a lack of role models, and a company culture that doesn’t accommodate other life commitments and events.
Lidia Fonseca Appointed to the Medtronic Board of Directors
Lidia Fonseca, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Pfizer, has been appointed to the Medtronic Board as an independent director, effective June 27, 2022.
Some of BD’s Intraosseous Devices Face a Recall
The Franklin Lakes, NJ-based company said Intraosseous Needle Set Kits, Intraosseous Manual Driver Kits, and Intraosseous Powered Drivers.
How to Obtain a Position in Medical Coding With No Experience
Although they play a crucial part in the healthcare industry, medical coders are well compensated and can find work with little to no expertise. It’s simpler to land a job as a medical coder if you know
Bionik Laboratories Arms Tampa General Hospital with InMotion Robotic Device
The Tampa General facility has purchased and installed the InMotion Arm/Hand Interactive Therapy System for its Rehabilitation Hospital to aid those recovering from stroke, brain injury, and neurological conditions.
AI, ML, & Cybersecurity: Here’s What FDA May Soon Be Asking
Get ready for FDA’s evolving stances on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity for medical devices.
Glen Cove Hospital Performs 1st Robotic DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
Neil Tanna, MD, a noted plastic surgeon who serves vice president of the Katz Women’s Surgical Center at Glen Cove Hospital, said this cutting-edge technique will become the “gold standard” for such procedures.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Announces the Acquisition of an Injectable Product Portfolio from Eton Pharma
Under the terms of the agreement, Dr. Reddy’s acquired the Eton Pharma portfolio for an upfront payment of approximately $5 million in cash, plus contingent payments of up to $45 million.
Test Electronics as Early as Possible
Early-stage electronics testing may help engineers transition designs to manufacturing much faster.
WhaleTeq: Widespread as AEDs Are, Have These Life-Saving Machines Really Come in Handy?
WhaleTeq, a professional medical device test solution provider proposed a simple but accurate way to conduct AED maintenance check - DFS200, an AED Field Tester.