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Fivos and Cedaron Partner to Further Vascular Care and Collaboration Through Participation in Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative
Fivos provides national registry services for SVS VQI, which collects extensive data on vascular procedures, including devices used.
SPIRA-P and SPIRA-T Devices Enter Full National Launch Mode Reports Camber Spine
Camber Spine notes the complete portfolio for posterior approach exhibited and focus sessions to be presented at ISASS.
The Difference Between Telehealth vs. Telemedicine
You are a patient who is considering using telehealth or telemedicine to consult with a doctor about a medical issue. You want to know the difference between the two services so you can make an
Jeff C Jensen Named Chief Technology Officer of Blackrock Neurotech
Jeff C Jensen has joined the company as its first Chief Technology Officer. Jensen, a computer scientist, robotist, and electrical engineer with expertise building advanced technology across a diverse range of industries, will bring an
Dr Omar Ishrak Appointed to Insightec Board of Directors
Dr Omar Ishrak is widely recognized as a global visionary and thought leader, brings decades of deep expertise in healthcare and technology.
ECHO Autism Communities Collaborate with Cognoa to Study Real-World Application of Canvas Dx
ECHO Autism Communities is a telementoring program that increases participating clinicians' expertise in the diagnosis and care of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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How to Sue for Medical Malpractice?
Whenever a healthcare practitioner makes a mistake, and you end up suffering the consequences of their negligence, this can be considered a form of medical malpractice. Doctors, nurses, nurse aids, surgeons’ assistants, and other specialists
What Is Commonly Viewed as Pain and Suffering?
Although the victim of a car accident suffers financial losses, they also suffer non-pecuniary damages that are harder to quantify but still meaningful. These damages are referred to as non-economic damages and are meant to
The Most Common Car Accident Injuries And How To Deal With Them
Car accidents are a common occurrence on the roads, and while most people think that they will never be in one, the reality is that they can happen to anyone. If you are involved in
Microdevice Assists with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injections
Scientists at the University of Adelaide in Australia created a microdevice that helps embryologists perform intracytoplasmic sperm injections. The procedure involves injecting a single sperm cell into an egg to initiate fertilization, and it is
Preference-Driven Haptic Feedback for Realistic Virtual Surfaces
A team at the University of Southern California developed a system to create highly realistic and personalized ‘virtual surfaces’ that can inform more advanced haptic feedback systems. Haptic feedback uses specific vibrations to simulate how
Desktop Air Curtain Blocks Infectious Aerosols
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have developed a desktop air curtain system that prevents aerosols, such as airborne COVID-19 particles, from passing through it. The technology improves on some existing air curtain solutions that
How To Achieve Healthy Hair – 4 Important Things to Know
Healthy hair is important. First to maintain a good experience but more importantly, to prevent hair damage including losing strands of hair. In this article, we cover using the right shampoos and hair conditioners. Read
Wearables Set to Be Top Discussion Point
A panel will discuss why medical device and pharmaceutical companies are turning to wearables to improve R&D.
Interventional Radiologists Match Neurointerventional Specialists in Stroke Treatment Outcomes
The findings, published in the June issue of the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, confirm that appropriately trained interventional radiologists safely and effectively deliver endovascular thrombectomy (EVT), which is standard of care for large
Santersus NucleoCapture Technology Designated as a Breakthrough Device for the Treatment of Sepsis by the US FDA
The device is a first-in-class, fully-functional product designed to remove circulating neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) from blood reports Santersus.
Medtech Hot Takes of May
These were among the most thought-provoking quotes we heard from medical device and diagnostics professionals in May.
How Technology is Transforming Hospital Culture – By Ofir Paldi, CEO of Shamaym
Mr. Paldi writes, "For hospitals to ensure high levels of patient safety, which depends heavily on hospital culture, the medical industry will need to shift and focus on creating an environment that embodies trust, transparency,
How Much Excess Weight Do People Need to Lose Before Bariatric Surgery and Why? Surgeon Comments
Almost 600K people globally have bariatric surgeries every year. However, not all candidates qualify for the procedure right away as there are certain aspects that contribute to their eligibility: specific body mass index (BMI), the