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Digital Health Startup Scores Big Bucks
Xandar Kardian's strong series A round will support development of contactless vital sign measurement tech.
New Medtech Accelerator to Launch in 2022
A Texas-based research organization has raised funds to support several new medtech companies as part of the initial cohort.
14-Year-Old Shows It's Never Too Early to Start in Medtech
Gatik Trivedi, a sophomore in high school, has developed a telemedicine-powered SARS Infection Monitor.
Hologic Wins Readers’ Choice for 2021 COTY
The award comes a few days after Hologic was named Editor’s Choice for 2021 Company of the Year.
Why Ceros Focuses on Funding Medical Technology Start-ups
Medical Device News Magazine spoke with CEO Mark Goldwasser about the potential of the medtech sector, companies that Ceros has funded so far, and what he sees ahead. The post Why Ceros Focuses on Funding
Soft X-Ray Tomography for Quick 3D Imaging of Cell Organelles
Researchers at Heidelberg University in Germany used an imaging technique called soft X-ray tomography to obtain highly detailed 3D images of the interior of cells, including changes that occur when the cell is infected with
New Study Suggests That Masimo SedLine® Brain Function Monitoring May Aid Early Identification of Patients at Risk of Developing Postoperative Delirium
David Drover, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology at Stanford Health Care, commented, “This study not only further supports existing knowledge but expands our understanding of how brain function monitoring can help clinicians improve postoperative outcomes in
Carestream Health Improves Service Delivery for Customers in Medical Imaging
The new service system is designed to make it easier for customers to engage with Carestream’s service team. The post Carestream Health Improves Service Delivery for Customers in Medical Imaging appeared first on Medical Device
Svelte Medical Systems Receives FDA Approval For SLENDER IDS® And DIRECT RX® Bioresorbable Coated Drug-Eluting Stent Systems
SLENDER IDS®, an ‘all-in-one’ integrated delivery system featuring Asahi guide wire technology, and DIRECT RX®, a workhorse rapid-exchange delivery system, are low profile DES systems designed to enhance trans-radial intervention (TRI) and indicated by the
GEDSA Announces New Executive Director following Retirement of Previous Director
Executive Director, Michael K. Cusack announced his retirement from the nonprofit on December 3, 2021. The post GEDSA Announces New Executive Director following Retirement of Previous Director appeared first on Medical Device News Magazine.
PrecisionOS Appoints Six Prominent Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgeons to Clinical Advisory Board
The six surgeons are all highly-respected in the orthopedic community and have either served, or are currently serving, on numerous prestigious organization boards and committees. All six have published extensively, as well as lectured to
Bridge to Life Ltd. Receives Investigational Device Exemption Approval from the FDA
The HOPE trial will evaluate the clinical safety and efficacy of static cold storage, the current standard for ex-vivo organ preservation, compared to cold storage followed by hypothermic oxygenated perfusion (HOPE) with the VitaSmart™ Liver
4 Ways to Fight Anxiety with No Drugs
Anxiety can arise from many circumstances in our daily lives, such as missing the bus, job interviews, public speaking, meeting new people, to mention a few. However, situational anxiety does not last long. If you
Essential Types of Insurance That You Need for Retirement
Saving money for retirement is critical, but it’s not the only thing you need to do to have a safe and prosperous future. One of the most important things you can do is make sure
Sprained Your Wrist? A Sugar-Tong Splint Might Do the Temporary Trick
When injury strikes and you happen to hurt a certain part of your body, the best thing you could do is not to move the area. Not until you can get professional medical assistance at
Precision Prescribing: a Healthcare Trend to Watch in 2022
Precision prescribing used to be a trending vision; now it's a necessary reality. Gustavo Bernard Esquivel, MD, Ph.D., MHA Chief Medical Officer, GenXys Health Care Systems, provides his views in this article. The post Precision
INVOS™ 7100 Cerebral/Somatic Oximetry System Receives 510(k) Clearance for Pediatric Indications
The INVOS system picks up key signals to inform time-critical decisions by pediatric clinicians related to hemodynamic management, ventilation, and resuscitation for premature infants, neonates, children, and other patients treated by pediatric clinicians. The post
Philips Provides Update on Composition of its Supervisory Board
Herna Verhagen and Sanjay Poonen proposed as new members of Philips’ Supervisory Board. Paul Stoffels and Marc Harrison proposed for re-appointment as members of the Supervisory Board and Neelam Dhawan to retire from the Supervisory
Sirius Medical Announces Second Closing of A-Round Financing
Financing enables the company to execute and accelerate growth plans as well as further develop the company's innovation pipeline to deliver superior navigation technology to physicians and patients worldwide. The post Sirius Medical Announces Second
7 Health Risks Associated With Sleep Apnea
One of the most irritating things about trying to get some sleep is being disturbed by your bedmate’s loud snoring. Sometimes, a person’s snoring can be so loud, it keeps you awake for most of