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Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical to Exhibit Advanced Polymer Solutions at MD&M West & More Supplier News
Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers during the week of February 27.
Dexcom Wants to Take its CGM Technology to the Hospital Setting
The San Diego, CA-based company won breakthrough device designation for its CGMs to be used in the hospital setting.
MD&M West 2022 Conference to Explore 3D Printing, Biomaterials, Robotics, Digital Health, & More
The MD&M West conference will explore new scientific discoveries and new technologies for medical device development and manufacturing.
Fingertip Sensor Lets Prostheses Feel Applied Force
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Germany have created a fingertip sensor that allows a robot, including a robotic prosthesis, to very sensitively gauge how much force is applied to it.
LumiThera Completes Acquisition of Diopsys, Inc.
Diopsys has an established commercial U.S. sales force that will combine with LumiThera's EU sales team to serve a large global footprint of eye care professionals.
MIM SureCalc MonteCarlo Selected by Stanford Health Care for Accuray CyberKnife® Plan Second Check
MIM SureCalc MonteCarlo empowers patient-specific QA to meet these demands, fulfill task group recommendations, and drive an automated and efficient clinical workflow.
Common Spine Problems and How to Prevent Them
Common Spine Problems: The spine is a complex structure of bones, joints, and ligaments that provides protection for the spinal cord as it travels through the back. It also supports the weight of your body
HORIBA Introduces Network Option for Digital Morphology Training Tool for Multiple User Access in Multiple Locations
QSP 2.0 is a unique cross-platform hematology training program offering access to detailed blood morphology knowledge covering a huge diversity of pathologies seen globally. As an intuitive educational blood cell identification tool using high-definition digital
Glooko Collaborates with Johns Hopkins Medicine HealthCare Solutions on Clinically Proven Digital Health Technology for Chronic Conditions
The combined offering provides all the components of an end-to-end platform.
7 Reasons To See An Orthopaedic Doctor
There are instances where you may experience uncommon symptoms beyond what your family doctor would be able to treat or diagnose quickly. If the symptoms involve strange sensations or pain in your bones, joints, or
‘The Dropout’: Binge Worthy or Don’t Bother?
Starring Amanda Seyfried as Elizabeth Holmes, “The Dropout” is Hulu’s limited series about the unbelievable rise and fall of Theranos.
Could NFTs Help Drive Scientific Discovery in Medical Device Research & Development?
NFTs (non-fungible tokens) could provide funding streams for medical device research independent of third-party interests.
Spinal Cord Stimulators for Chronic Pain: Interview with Charlie Covert, VP and GM, Pain Therapies, Medtronic
Chronic pain is a difficult burden to bear, but advances in spinal stimulators are helping suitable patients to gain some control over their infliction. Medtronic is a major player in this space, and is continually
Artificial Neurons and Synapses from Printed Transistors
Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have created artificial neurons and synapses using organic electrochemical transistors that can be printed onto plastic foil in their thousands. The printed structures can conduct both electrons and ions,
J&J’s ‘Limit-Breaking’ Contact Lens Win FDA Nod
The company’s drug-eluting product treats allergic eye itch for contact lens wearers and reduces the need for eyedrops.
Singapore Firm Wins Landmark ISO Certification for Medical Devices
The firm is the first regulatory affairs consultancy firm focused purely on medical devices and ASEAN markets to win the certification.
Ascensia Eyes Market in Europe for CGM App
The Parsippany, NJ-based company has launched the Eversense NOW Remote Monitoring App for the Android Operating System.
Nursing-Support Robots Tested in Japan
TransBots can direct multiple robots to assist nursing and healthcare professionals by moving autonomously within hospitals and by guiding patients.
iTotal CR Knee Replacement System from Conformis Earns Updated Rating from UK Panel
The jump from a 5A rating to a 7A rating is based on seven years of implant performance data.
SurGenTec Launches ION Screw, Smallest Posterior Spinal Fixation Implant, to Market After Receiving FDA Clearance
The patented ION implant is the smallest posterior fixation implant cleared for spine surgery – smaller than the size of a dime – and can be placed through a tiny incision with minimal tissue disruption.