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Life Time Delivers Healthy Summer Fun for Kids and the Entire Family
Life Time: As summer approaches and the alarming statistics of kids’ sedentary lifestyles continues to increase, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, is focused on getting kids to move their bodies.
Abiomed Reports World’s 1st Patient Implanted with Impella BTR Minimally Invasive Heart Pump
According to Abiomed, the first implant was done by Duc Thinh Pham, MD, and Jane Wilcox, MD, at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.
Dyad Medical, Inc. Joins the Japan External Trade Organization
With its association with JETRO, Dyad Medical aims to connect with potential investors and other partners in Japan and other countries in Asia.
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics Surpasses 100 Peer-Reviewed Publications of the Precice System for Limb Lengthening
NSO, a division of NuVasive, is focused on the design and innovation of disruptive orthopedic solutions for complex orthopedic reconstruction and limb lengthening.
5 Finnish University Hospitals Up Preparedness with New Technology Reports EpiGuard
EpiGuard notes their EpiShuttles are used by WHO as well as first responders in Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Peru, Ireland, Greece, Norway, and the UK.
Ubie Launches AI-powered Symptom Checker in U.S.
Ubie is offering the U.S. version as a new service with customized AI algorithms for questions related to symptoms and disease names, taking regional characteristics such as disease trends into account.
SonoScape Medical Announces the Release of S-Fetus 4.0 to Simplify Sonography Process
This technical breakthrough marks S-Fetus 4.0 as the globally first smart obstetric screening technology based on deep learning reports SonoScape Medical.
A Curveball CEO Transition Prompts Hardball Questions
Globus Medical's unexpected CEO resignation prompted some blunt questions from analysts. Here's how the leadership team responded.
CollabCare and Hucu.ai Partner to Improve Communication for Older Adults and Families
Digital health solutions have helped to democratize access for underserved individuals and communities. With both increasing maturity and adoption across generations, the ability for these technologies to address the challenges faced by older adults and
Excitable Nanoparticles Destroy Endometriosis Lesions
Researchers at Oregon State University developed a nanoparticle system that can aid with the removal of endometrial lesions in a minimally invasive fashion. In endometriosis, endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus, causing pain and
Medline UNITE Launches Calcaneal Fracture Plating System & IM Fibula Implant
Medline notes the national launch of these two products will provide surgeons with a comprehensive titanium foot and ankle trauma system to address nearly all fractures requiring ORIF with plate and screw fixation.
BD Looks to Reduce Environmental Impact of Products
Becton Dickinson & Co. has established a Sustainable Medical Technology Institute to enhance environmental stewardship.
Wireless Data Transfer for Implanted Devices Using Ionic Communication
Researchers at the Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed a new method for implanted devices to communicate with the outside world that exploits the ions that are naturally present in our
CoNextions TR® Tendon Repair System Receives FDA Clearance
Studies have demonstrated the CoNextions TR enables a stronger, faster and smoother repair of tendon lacerations.
4 Key Reasons Why Healthcare Facilities Struggle with Clinical Asset Management
More than 6,000 hospitals operate across the United States, and each has thousands if not tens of thousands of clinical assets such as ventilators and imaging machines. Managing, monitoring, repairing, and disposing of this equipment
Medtech in a Minute: Abbott's COVID Test Sales Surge; and More
Quickly catch up on the latest medtech news from Johnson & Johnson, Abbott, Virtual Incision, and others.
Choosing a Reliable COVID Self-Testing Kit
COVID Self-Testing Kit In addition to always wearing a nose mask and following a host of other COVID-19 safety protocols, testing for this disease is one of the most efficient ways of curtailing its spread.
New Research Suggests Eating Too Much Protein May Lower Testosterone Levels in Men
Protein is a necessary part of our diet and without it, growth and repair would not be possible. As essential as proteins are, there is such a thing as having too much. Too much protein
The Call for Advanced Therapy & Devices to Treat Hepatic Fibrosis
Screening tests and devices are needed to prevent this disease and more research needs to be done to find effective treatments and diagnostic tests for this disease.
'Procedure Growth Rules the Day' for Intuitive Surgical
Intuitive Surgical saw about 19% procedure growth in the first quarter, but the company faces some macroeconomic headwinds.