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Artificial Intelligence in Medicine – Cedars-Sinai Establishes New Division
A new division is exploring how artificial intelligence can be applied in medicine. Investigators recently used algorithms to identify patients at risk for heart attacks. Cedars-Sinai now has several programs using AI to help discover
Do Medical Administrative Assistants Need a Degree?
Medical administrative assistants provide a valuable service to many healthcare organizations. They perform secretarial duties with specific knowledge in medical fields, and are the people who help keep things running smoothly in a clinic or
Is ZimVie Going to Be the Breakout Medtech Company of 2022?
Medtech veteran, Vafa Jamali joins us for an episode of Let's Talk Medtech in one of his first interviews since being announced as CEO of ZimVie.
Pear's Reimbursement Efforts Bear Fruit
A new reimbursement code marks an important step for prescription digital therapeutics.
Long-Term Data for Biotronik’s Orsiro DES Holds Up
The company presented the data at the Cardiovascular Research Technologies annual conference.
Conformis Reports New Clinical Study Finds Bilateral Knee Conformis Reports Patients Prefer Conformis’ Fully Personalized Solution Over Competitive Off-the-Shelf Implants by a Factor of Over 10 to 1
Conformis, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFMS), the pioneer and leader of fully personalized orthopedic medical devices, today announced results of a published retrospective study of patients showing the superiority of Conformis’ implants in several key measures of clinical
Best Practices for Designing Miniaturized Medical Devices
An electrical engineer shares advice for working with small printed circuit boards for medical devices.
3 Ways How Medical Device Management Will Influence Health Care in 2022
LeAnne Hester, chief marketing and solutions officer, TRIMEDX advises Health systems and hospitals will need to shift how they seek efficiencies as the delivery of health care changes. And cybersecurity will demand a stepped-up approach
WATCHMAN FLX LAAC Device: Late-Breaking Study Results Reinforce Positive Real-World Outcomes
The SURPASS analysis included data from more than 16,000 patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation within the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) Registry.
Foldax’s Presentation at CRT Could Lead to a More In-Depth Trial
The Salt Lake City, UT-based company is one-step closer to moving toward first-in-human trials for its Tria TAVR valve.
Annie McGuire Appointed General Counsel to Veracyte
Annie McGuire joins Veracyte from Rakuten Medical, Inc., a global biotechnology company, where she led all legal functions as general counsel and corporate secretary.
Smart Orthopedic Implant to Enhance Bone Growth: Interview with Ben Hertzog, CEO at Intelligent Implants
Intelligent Implants, a medtech company based in Cork, Ireland, has developed the SmartFuse TLIF cage, a spinal implant intended to enhance bone healing and reduce rates of non-union following spinal fusion surgery. The implant is
XRHealth Secures $10M in Funding
XRHealth, the gateway to the healthcare metaverse, announced today that they raised $10M in funding to expand virtual healthcare treatment in the Metaverse. The funding was backed by HTC, Bridges Israel impact investment fund, AARP, and crowdfunding on
Gesund.ai Exits Stealth with $2M in Funding
Gesund’s superhighway of clinical-grade AI clears the way to safer, more effective tools to help improve medical outcomes for patients.
Supira Medical Closes $30M in an Oversubscribed Series C Financing
The funds will be used to finalize product development and initiate a first-in-human clinical study for the company's high-flow, low-profile percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD).
Positive Medical Aspects of Cosmetic Procedures You Should Know About
Cosmetic Procedures: Though cosmetic surgeries have been around for centuries, their popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. This is due in part to the ever-growing field of plastic surgery, which has made it possible for
Medical Careers That Don’t Need a Degree
This article sets some examples of medical careers you can push your luck on if you're interested in working in the medical sector but don't have an advanced degree.
NuVent Eustachian Tube Dilation Balloon Is Launched by Medtronic
The NuVent balloon enables surgeons to deliver treatment in an outpatient or office setting. It features a flexible balloon section that allows customized placement based on patient anatomy.
Medtech in a Minute: Medtronic Eyes Portfolio Changes, and More
Quickly catch up on the latest medtech news from Medtronic, Abbott, Beta Bionics, and others.
Owen Mumford Publishes Annual Responsible Action Report
“This past year has been challenging for us all as we entered the second year of the pandemic. Thankfully, 2021 marked a year of growth, action and above all else, resilience for Owen Mumford. Whether