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Crossing the Blood-Brain Barrier Using Lasers and Gold Nanoparticles
Delivering drugs to the brain remains a challenge due to the blood-brain barrier, a specialized endothelial layer that is highly selective in what it permits into the neural tissue beyond. At the University of Texas
Washable Fabric Measures Electrical Activity of Muscles
Researchers at the University of Utah engineered a wearable fabric that can function as a biosensor, measuring electrical activity of muscles. The technology could be useful for physical rehabilitation, allowing clinicians and physical therapists to
Shapeshifting Microrobots that Fight Cancer on a Cellular Level
Researchers have developed fish-shaped microrobots that are guided with magnets to cancer cells.
When They Go High We Go Low: Using Low Energy to Treat AFib
Cardialen has won a nod from FDA for an IDE to begin a clinical trial of its Multipulse therapy.
Medtronic Leadless Pacemaker Linked to Major Complication Risk
Although cardiac perforations are rare, FDA says the risk of major complications following cardiac perforation may be higher in patients who receive a Medtronic Micra leadless pacing system.
Noninvasix Appoints David J. Giarracco as CEO
Giarracco has extensive experience in the launch and global commercialization of novel patient-monitoring technologies in both hospital and home care settings. The post Noninvasix Appoints David J. Giarracco as CEO appeared first on Medical Device
Carestream Highlights Vital Advancements in Mobile Imaging at RSNA 2021
Carestream Health will showcase its innovations in mobile medical imaging with the Ziehm Vision RFD C-arm and DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray System at The post Carestream Highlights Vital Advancements in Mobile Imaging at RSNA 2021 appeared
KA Imaging’s Reveal 35C Shown to Find More Pneumonia Cases than Traditional X-Ray
Company will be exhibiting at 2021 RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. The post KA Imaging’s Reveal 35C Shown to Find More Pneumonia Cases than Traditional X-Ray appeared first on Medical Device News Magazine.
Is Medtech's Pulse Weak or Strong?
EY’s Jim Welch joins MD+DI for a brand-new episode of Let’s Talk Medtech to discuss the findings in the Annual Pulse of the Industry Report.
UKCA Compliance: What You Need to Know and Implement by June 2023
Stay up to date on these regulatory developments to continue to market medical devices in the United Kingdom.
Alpheus Medical Closes $16M In Series A Financing For Novel Glioma Brain Cancer Treatment
Funds to support first-in-human (FIH) clinical trial of the company's proprietary, non-invasive sonodynamic drug-device therapy system for recurrent high-grade gliomas. The post Alpheus Medical Closes $16M In Series A Financing For Novel Glioma Brain Cancer
LifeVoxel.AI Raises $5 Million Seed Round for its AI Diagnostic Visualization Platform
LifeVoxel’s patented technologies empower instant and ubiquitous access to interactive imaging studies and data, with zero latency and zero client footprint, rendering them at 4K image quality. The post LifeVoxel.AI Raises $5 Million Seed Round
Viz.ai Launches 2 New AI-Powered Modules for Pulmonary Embolism and Aortic Disease at the 48th Annual VEITHsymposium
Viz.ai – the world leader in AI-driven intelligent care coordination, announced the U.S. commercial launch of its AI-powered modules for pulmonary embolism and aortic disease. Debuting at the 48th annual VEITHsymposium November 16 – 20
Viz.ai Debuts Viz ANX, the First AI-powered Cerebral Aneurysm Detection Solution
The company also announces Viz SDH for research in subdural hematoma. The post Viz.ai Debuts Viz ANX, the First AI-powered Cerebral Aneurysm Detection Solution appeared first on Medical Device News Magazine.
WellAir Launches New Air Cleaning Device That Is 99.9% Effective Against Indoor Airborne Pathogens
The Defend NV 400 is an FDA-cleared Class II medical device that combines WellAir’s patented NanoStrike™ Technology with a triple-stage filtration system from Camfil® to optimize the health of indoor spaces. The post WellAir Launches
Pacur To Acquire CAROLEX To Expand Global Position And Customer Reach
Pacur is the leading supplier of extruded PETG sheet used principally to provide rigid, high-performance packaging for medical devices. The post Pacur To Acquire CAROLEX To Expand Global Position And Customer Reach appeared first on
iSTAR Medical Receives European Market Approval for Glaucoma Implant MINIject
MINIject is currently being investigated in iSTAR Medical’s pivotal STAR-V study, which was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in July 2021, The post iSTAR Medical Receives European Market Approval for
A Few Things to Look For in a Good Surgical Table
Surgical tables are among the most important pieces of equipment for any operating room. They are the flat surface on which patients are positioned during surgery. You can find surgical tables in different sizes, with
Cold Cap Therapy for Chemo Patients: Interview with Kate Dilligan, CEO of Cooler Heads Care
Cooler Heads Care, a medtech company based in San Diego, created Amma, a cold cap therapy device that aims to help chemotherapy patients to preserve their hair. Hair loss is a very common side-effect of
S+N’s New Center to Push Innovation in Surgical Robotics
The London-based company said the center would be based in Munich, Germany.