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Postgame Video Review Elite Athletes Experience is Now Possible for Surgeons
By George Murgatroyd, Vice President and General Manager, Digital Surgery, Surgical Robotics, Medtronic writes, "AI-powered video review technology helps athletes at nearly every competitive level make the subtle changes that can be the difference between
Medtech Hot Takes of the Month of March
These were among the most thought-provoking quotes we heard from medical device and diagnostics thought leaders in March.
Implantable Biomaterial for CAR-T Cell Creation and Release
Researchers at North Carolina State University developed an implantable biomaterial scaffold that enables the creation and release of CAR-T cells, which are immune cells that have been engineered and primed to seek and destroy cancer
Synchron Announces Long-Term Safety Results from Fully Implanted Endovascular Brain-Computer Interface Stentrode™ for Severe Paralysis
Synchron advises 4 patients with ALS who received =Stentrode™ Implant gained ability to perform daily online tasks. No serious adverse events reported after 12 months.
How to Overcome Silicone Scarcity and Keep Manufacturing Moving
Material flexibility is key in developing next-generation critical-to-function medical device components.
Pear’s Solid Earnings Reaffirm its Dominance in PDT Market
Boston, MA-based Pear Therapeutics beats estimates with sales at $4.2 million compared to guidance of $4 million.
Patient-First Model Improves Care, Maximizes Therapeutic Opportunities for Patients with Rare Diseases – By Michelle Hefley, Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Chairman, Optime Care
Michelle Hefley writes, "During Patient Experience Week, it’s important for more people to understand the challenges that rare disease patients face and how a patient-first strategy to specialty drug management offers a more compassionate way
John S Madej New President at Web Industries
John S Madej will position Web Industries for the next growth stage.
Collaboration Is Key for Engineering Miniature Medical Devices
Miniaturization is a chance to think a little differently to successfully integrate subsystems into compact medical devices.
The Palm Beach Health Network Invests $150 Million to Elevate Standards of Healthcare Excellence
The Palm Beach Health Network notes the three-year investment, to be completed in 2022, significantly enhances the Network’s facilities and services to provide award-winning, high-quality healthcare throughout Palm Beach County.
Bone Fractures Can Best Be Detected Using Artificial Intelligence
Bone Fractures: Artificial intelligence (AI) is an effective tool for fracture detection that has potential to aid clinicians in busy emergency departments, according to a study in Radiology.
Breast Cancer Screening Programs – AI Shows Potential
Breast Cancer Screening Programs: A major new study in Radiology shows that artificial intelligence (AI) is a promising tool for breast cancer detection in screening mammography programs reports RSNA. Mammograms acquired through population-based breast cancer
Solvay Partners with Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials to Recycle End-of-life Medical Components
Solvay Antonella Di Meo, Product Sustainability Manager said, “The agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is the latest demonstration of Solvay’s commitment to help customers achieve ambitious sustainability targets."
SyncThink Announces Key Additions to Clinical Advisory Board
SyncThink notes as new members of the advisory board and long-term users and supporters of the EYE-SYNC technology Erin Isanhart, Thomas Pianta, Bobby Jean Lee, and Chelsea Ortega will work closely with the company to
Omnicell Unveils Innovative IVX Station Robotic Compounding Technology in Winter 2022 Release
Omnicell advises this innovative solution is designed to scale the benefits of leveraging IV robotic technology, making it accessible to the mainstream market.
ReCor Medical Announces Completion of Enrollment in RADIANCE-II Pivotal Trial
ReCor Medical notes the data from RADIANCE-II will build on evidence from RADIANCE-HTN SOLO and TRIO studies to support pre-market application to the FDA
NeuroOne Achieves Milestone for Thin Film Electrode Technology
Long-term stimulation tests demonstrated the potential to provide chronic stimulation at typical stimulation parameters used to treat patients suffering with chronic back pain to multiple failed back surgeries.
Envista Announces DEXIS Brand Name for Imaging Business
DEXIS brand will now represent a full portfolio of award-winning imaging and digital solutions including cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), handheld x-rays, intraoral scanners, sensors, and navigated surgical solutions.
Cellmyx Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for intelliFat® BOD™ (Ref.# K210528)
Cellmyx notes this is the most advanced, quickest, and easiest, single-use kit for macro, micro, and nano fat tissue harvesting, processing, and transfer.
Beck Automation Expands Into the Medical Market
Beck Automation notes the focus is on producers of medical consumables that are manufactured using injection molding. The first projects have already been realized.