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How COVID-19 Has Spurred A Shift to Broad-Spectrum Countermeasures Against Viruses
James A. Joyce writes, "On March 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared that the emergence of COVID-19 justified the Emergency-Use Authorization of drugs, biological products, and medical devices to combat
Nanotherapy for Immunosuppression May Lead to Diabetes Treatment
Researchers at Northwestern University developed a nanoparticle delivery system for a common immunosuppressant drug that increases the potential of pancreatic islet transplantation as a viable long-term treatment for Type I diabetes. The technology targets the
OKAY Industries Promotes Danielle Koonz to Strategic Accounts Manager
“Danielle is a dedicated team member, adept at fostering relationships with our strategic business partners and internal customers while exemplifying our company values,” said Sean Stowik, Director of Sales and Marketing. The post OKAY Industries
How to Deal with Stress in College
While many people consider their years in college as the best time of their life, many would also say that it is the most difficult. There is no contradiction here, as college can be both.
JUNE Medical Launches Semi-Blunt Hooks for the Galaxy II® Retractor
Angela Spang, CEO of JUNE Medical, added: “The new Semi-Blunt hook brings together the best of both worlds – a strong, elastic hold and reduced tissue trauma. The post JUNE Medical Launches Semi-Blunt Hooks for
Stryker Announces First Patient Case Using New Tornier Perform® Patient-Matched Primary Reversed Glenoid
The case was completed Jan. 13 by Jay Keener, M.D., in St. Louis and will be highlighted in a presentation at the 2022 Advanced Shoulder Arthroplasty (ASAP) Meeting on Jan. 21 in Snowbird, Utah. The
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. and OrbusNeich Announce FDA PMA Approval of Scoreflex® Scoring Balloon
Scott Ward, CSI’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We remain committed to expanding our portfolio of differentiated products that help physicians deliver improved outcomes for patients with complex coronary artery disease. The post
Dr. Yehia Hashad New EVP of R & D & CMO at Bausch + Lomb Corporation
Dr. Yehia Hashad will join Bausch + Lomb from Allergan/AbbVie, where for the past 11 years he held various roles, including leading Allergan's global clinical development program for its eye care portfolio. The post Dr.
PolyPhotonix Secures Multimillion Pound US Investment and Strategic Alliance for Sight Saving Mask
Prevail Partners, LLC, an affiliate of InfoWorks, has agreed to invest significantly in PolyPhotonix upon the commencement of the FDA clinical trial as lead investor in a $10M Series A investment round. Successful completion of
6 Things You Should Always Take Into Account When Traveling Abroad
If there was one defining trait representative of virtually all of humanity it would be our unquenchable curiosity. It’s this defining characteristic that pushed the early explorers to go off the beaten path and boldly
Successful First-in-Human Use of BENDIT21 Neurovascular Catheter Performed at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Yossi Mazel, CEO of the Petach Tikva-based medical device company added, "This first-in-human case in the US together with other cases done in Israel and Europe, has demonstrated the potential of our steerable microcatheter to
GPX Embolic Device Success in Challenging Tumor Case
“Treating a tumor with multiple feeding vessels in a controlled, thorough manner without risk of catheter entrapment can improve patient care and minimize the need for follow-on procedures,” said Libble Ginster, CEO of Fluidx Medical
What To Keep In Mind Before Starting Your Own Private Clinic
This guide demonstrates how you can build and run your own medical clinic from scratch. Read on. The post What To Keep In Mind Before Starting Your Own Private Clinic appeared first on Medical Device
Suffering From Lyme Disease? Try A Comprehensive Approach
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can affect many different body systems. Some common symptoms of Lyme disease are fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If you have been
How Hyperfine Developed the World's First Portable MRI Machine
Hyperfine CEO Dave Scott talks candidly about what it takes to bring a disruptive technology to market, and the clinical impact that the Swoop portable MRI machine is already having.
University of Amsterdam Spinoff Launches Elderly Monitoring Tech
The computer vision technology is designed to allow staff to respond to patients in distress, while protecting their privacy and eliminating false alarms.
In Micromolding, Material Flow Follows Its Own Set of Rules
Fluid flow behaves differently in micromolding than it does in conventional injection molding, and many of the typical flow-management tools used by plastics processors cease to work.
Plastic Knee Brace May Revolutionize Patient Recovery
3D modeling was crucial in validating design ideas that led to a 30% weight reduction compared with conventional knee braces.
Sema4 Looks to M&A After Successful SPAC
The company is set to acquire Opko Health’s subsidiary, GeneDx for $623 million.
Exploring the Future of Bluetooth Hearing Aids
Pauline Dinnauer is the VP of Audiological Care at Connect Hearing, which provides industry-leading hearing loss, hearing testing, and hearing aid consultation across the US. Read what she has to say. The post Exploring the