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Spherical Nucleic Acid Vaccine Uses Structural Design to Improve Efficacy
A team at Northwestern University created a new type of nanoparticle-based vaccine that employs structure-function relationships during the design phase to maximize efficacy. Called a spherical nucleic acid (SNA) vaccine, the technology consists of globular
4 Ways How Health-Based Businesses Can Achieve Better Online Visibility
If you’re a health-based business, then you know that online visibility is key. In order to reach your target audience, you need to be where they are spending their time – and that’s online. There
Corvia Medical Reports: Reduce Lap-HF II Analyses Show 50% of Study Patients Demonstrated Significant Clinical Benefit from the Corvia Atrial Shunt
Corvia Medical notes in a large responder population, representing 50% of study patients, treatment with the Corvia® Atrial Shunt resulted in a 45% reduction in HF events and a 55% greater improvement in quality of
Philips: Late-breaking Data at ACC.22 With over 1 Mil Patients Demonstrates a Major Gap in Guideline Adherence Resulting in Higher Mortality for Patients with Infected CIEDs
Philips notes the data demonstrated that approximately 4 in 5 patients are not treated according to HRS/EHRA Class I consensus recommendations and guidelines for CIED infection (full system extraction
Medtronic TAVR Platform 1st and Only to Demonstrate Durability Benefit Over SAVR at 5 Years
Medtronic notes the analysis also showed a higher risk of developing SVD in younger patients, women, and patients with a higher body surface area (BSA).
Jack Seitz and Lara Rosenbaum Join CONNEQT’s Executive Team
Jack Seitz was drawn to CONNEQT knowing its products are designed to help monitor daily vital signs and heart metrics as a way to maximize preventative health.
Medtech in a Minute: Medtronic's Latest Recall, the Diabetes Company Everyone Is Talking About, and More
Quickly catch up on the latest medtech news from Medtronic, Embecta, Masimo, and others.
Orthomed Partners with Osso VR, Bringing First-of-its-Kind VR Training to Veterinary Care
Orthomed states the goal of this partnership is for Orthomed and its parent company, Infiniti Medical, to offer a full content library of veterinary procedures using Osso VR’s technology.
CardioRenal Raises €3.3 Mil
CardioRenal advises the funds will enable the company to complete the process of obtaining regulatory approval for its connected medical device.
Wanda Health Announces a New Partnership with Florida-based Smart Meter Corp
Wanda Health notes the partnership will provide intelligent virtual care, device logistics, timely alert management & patient engagement services to complement the extensive collection of care management capabilities that comprise their virtual care platform.
AXA IM Alts Launches $500 Mil Private Equity Healthcare Strategy Alongside 2 Senior Appointments
AXA IM Alts notes the addition of the new strategy enhances AXA IM Alts’ established healthcare and impact investment offering and seeks to capitalize on market opportunity.
The Best Nuts in the World – Dried Fig, Also Known as Anjeer
Iranian dried fig is filled with nutrients and offers a variety of potential health benefits. Iranian figs are also known as the best-dried figs to eat. They may promote healthy digestion, decrease the risk of
ACC22: Interim Findings Show Promise in Decreasing Shortness of Breath From Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
A new drug shows promise in providing relief to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients experiencing shortness of breath, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Session in Washington, D.C. Florian
6 Healthy Ways To Get Rid Of That Extra Weight
Obesity is often regarded as the number one “silent killer” triggering a wave of other diseases across the body. Excess weight contributes to cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure, and diabetes. In the States alone, over
6 Things To Know About The Stages Of Relapse When Recovering From Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a serious problem that can lead to relapse even after long periods of sobriety. Relapse is often a gradual process, and it’s important to be aware of the stages of relapse so
Some Root Causes of Fibromyalgia and Its Treatment
Fibromyalgia: We see too many jokes where people tell how they feel like they’re 50 when they are just 20. The body’s pain is a constant in many people’s lives, and they have made peace
Could Vagal Nerve Stim Reduce Post-Op Afib?
New findings from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research could lead to better options to avoid arrythmias that can arise after cardiac surgery.
Are the Recalls Piling up for Medtronic?
Medtronic's latest recall involves certain In.Pact Admiral and In.Pact AV Paclitaxel-coated Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty balloon catheters.
ACC, AHA, HFSA Issue Heart Failure Guideline
Heart guideline also offers recommendations for managing cardiac amyloidosis, cardio-oncology complications, comorbidities in the setting of heart failure, as well as consideration for implantable devices and advanced therapies for people with stage D heart failure.
3D Microscope Quickly Reveals Features in Living Tissues
A team at Columbia University created a 3D microscope that can be used to image living tissues. The technology can help clinicians identify features in tissues without the need for histology or biopsies, and could