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What Happens When You Get Veneers?
Your smile is an extremely potent part of your appearance. If you have crooked teeth, I’m missing tooth, or significant staining, it is noticeable to others as soon as they meet you. If, for whatever
Omicron Delivers Blow to Boston Sci’s Guidance
The Marlborough, MA-based company fell below consensus for 1Q22 guidance and full-year 2022 guidance.
Surgical Robotics Enters a New Era
The case represents the first clinical procedure in Europe performed with the robotic surgery system.
AI-guided Point of Care Ultrasound Devices Hit High Demand
Ultrasound technology has leveled-up since the onset of the pandemic.
Vantari VR Debuts 'World’s First' Virtual Right Heart Catheter Course
The Australian medical virtual reality company has partnered with an internationally renowned cardiologist to revolutionize clinician training.
InnovHeart Shows it Has Heart with New Financing
The Milan, Italy-based company raised $55 million in a series C round.
Could a Wearable Biosensor Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths?
PneumoWave's respiratory monitor will be studied in a clinical trial with patients at risk of respiratory depression as a side effect of opioids.
ACC CardioOncology Course Aims to Help Clinicians Improve Survival, Quality of Life of Oncology Patients
The course is intended for members of the entire interprofessional team, including cardiologists, oncologists, internists, pharmacists and nurses who provide health care to the growing population of cancer patients and survivors with cardiovascular concerns.
Vivalink Survey Shows that 68 Percent of Clinicians Find MCT Offers Better Detection and Diagnosis than Traditional Holter Monitors
The survey asked 100 U.S. clinicians, including cardiologists, electrophysiologists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants if the Holter monitor, invented in the 1950s, still meets the needs of patients and providers.
MedAlliance Acquires Japanese Partner MDK Medical
MDK Medical, is a Japanese vascular specialist company. MDK Medical has previously worked closely with MedAlliance in developing Japanese clinical studies for its novel sirolimus Drug Eluting Balloon (DEB) SELUTION SLRTM in the treatment of
Compact Proton Therapy System by Hitachi at Shonan Kamakura Advanced Medical Center
Until now, there have been no proton therapy facilities in Kanagawa Prefecture, where the center is located, but the compact proton therapy system, with its reduced footprint, makes it possible to install a proton therapy
BD’s Diabetes Spinoff Gets Name and Launch Date
The Franklin Lakes, NJ-based company said the new spinoff will be named Embecta.
Hugo Robotic-assisted Surgery System – 1st Procedure Completed in Europe
The robotic prostatectomy was performed by Prof. Alexandre Mottrie, M.D., head of urology at OLV Hospital in Aalst, Belgium, and chief executive officer and founder of the Belgium-based ORSI Academy
Doctor Reward Yourself – 4 Positive Ways to do Just That
Doctors reward yourself! Yes, we know you work long hours, and rarely get a chance to take a break. This quick read article discusses some positive ways to reward yourself!
Paragonix Technologies LUNGGuard® used in Record Cross-Country Donor Lung Transplant Case
Both the Paragonix LUNGGuard System and the SherpaPak Cardiac Transportation System (CTS) provide a sterile and temperature-controlled environment for organs traveling between operating rooms and serve as an alternative to traditional ice transportation.
Medical Situations That Require Immediate Legal Assistance You Should Know About
Several medical situations can require immediate legal assistance. If you find yourself in one of these situations, it is important to know who to contact for help. This blog post will discuss three of the
Clinical Evaluation Report Template: A Free Resource for Medical Device Manufacturers
Open talent platform Kolabtree has announced the release of an expert-sourced Clinical Evaluation Report template to help medical device manufacturers meet EU MDR requirements. The template aims to make it easier for medtech businesses to
Physiotherapy vs. Physical Therapy: How Do They Differ?
Pain can be annoying— especially those that result from a sports injury, post-surgery, or simply because of old age. If you’re having pain that limits your ability to do your normal work and recreational activities,
FDA Clears Credit-Card-Sized Personal EKG Device
AliveCors launched the KardiaMobile Card, a personal ECG (electrocardiogram) device the size of a credit card. What's in your wallet?
5 Hospice Care Tips For Healthcare Professionals
As a healthcare professional, you do much more than give your patients a shot at life and heal. When all is said and done and medicine dictates that nothing else can be done for a