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GE Healthcare to Stand Alone in 2023 (for Real This Time)
GE plans to spin off GE Healthcare in 2023 as part of a three-way split.
Cactus Spine-Inspired Sweat Collection Technology
A team of researchers at the Pohang University of Science & Technology in South Korea created a passive sweat collection device that is inspired by cactus spines. The device is intended as a means to
Sirona Medical Secures $40M in Series B Funding
The investment, led by GreatPoint Ventures, will fuel the commercialization of Sirona's platform, poised to transform radiology IT The post Sirona Medical Secures $40M in Series B Funding appeared first on Medical Device News Magazine.
Philips Builds on Cardio Diagnostics Prowess with New Acquisition
The Amsterdam, Netherlands-based company is set to acquire Cardiologs for an undisclosed sum.
Participants with Mobility Challenges Demonstrate 143% Improvement to Gait with Neural Sleeve in Cionic’s Latest Feasibility Study
Cionic’s bionic clothing is designed to help restore mobility and improve the manner of walking (gait) for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and other neurological disorders. The post Participants with Mobility Challenges Demonstrate
MedExecWomen Empowers Women in Leadership Roles in the Medical Device Diagnostics and Digital Health Industries
MedExecWomen’s third annual conference will be held June 14, 2022, in Boston, MA. The post MedExecWomen Empowers Women in Leadership Roles in the Medical Device Diagnostics and Digital Health Industries appeared first on Medical Device
Caption Health and Ultromics Partner to Put Heart Disease Detection and Management Tools in More Hands
The companies will offer the Caption AI™ software platform alongside Ultromics’ EchoGo® deep ultrasound analytics — allowing a broader set of providers the ability to perform ultrasounds and automatically calculate key indicators of heart function,
6 Medtech Companies Investors Are Asking About
Needham & Co. research analysts share insights on six companies investors have been asking about.
A Handheld X-Ray System: Interview with Evan Ruff and Gregory Kolovich, Co-Founders of OXOS Medical
OXOS Medical, a medtech spin-off out of Georgia Tech, has created the Micro C, an FDA cleared handheld X-ray system that is designed to image the distal extremities, from the shoulder to the hand and
Electrochemical Test Measures Antibiotic Resistance
Researchers at Washington State University have developed an electrochemical test that can rapidly identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria in patient samples. The technology can provide a result in less than 90 minutes, and is based on measuring
Alcon Eyes Another Run at the MIGS Market Through Ivantis
The Geneva, Switzerland-based company has announced its intention to acquire Ivantis for $475 million.
Spinal Elements® Announces First Clinical Use of the Lucent® 3D Lumbar Interbody System
Jason Blain, CEO of Spinal Elements, stated, “We are thrilled to share this technology with the surgical community. Lucent 3D’s novel design is meant to address subsidence and the amount of bone graft material available
The Importance of Patient-centred Care in Diagnostic Radiography
To mark World Radiography Day (November 8, 2021), Dr Emma Hyde, Associate Professor in Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Derby and National Teaching Fellow, discusses the importance of patient-centred care in diagnostic radiography, and
My Unexpected Path to a Medical Device Career
There really is no routine day in the medical device industry.
Harvard MedTech’s Vx Therapy Is Effective in Promoting Pain Resiliency
The “Pain and Therapy” article documents results with a cohort of adult patients aged 18 – 65 who were treated from April 2019 to April 2020 for acute or chronic workplace injuries and were on
Clinical Ink Acquires Digital Artefacts
Digital Artefacts is a digital endpoint-based technology company with an unrivaled modular platform for complex cognitive, behavioral, & physiological data capture. The post Clinical Ink Acquires Digital Artefacts appeared first on Medical Device News Magazine.
Olympus Support New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines
November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month; New guidelines qualify about 14 million Americans as high-risk The post Olympus Support New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines appeared first on Medical Device News Magazine.
John Nabors Promoted VP of Operations and Sales at StarAligners™
John is a known industry veteran and was tasked with taking StarAligners to the next level, building the brand from a concept to launching Star+, now rebranded as StarAlignersPro™, an orthodontic-led aligner care program for
Is Caribbean Medical School Cost Less Compared to Other Schools?
The cost of attending a medical school has increased rapidly in the recent few years, and Caribbean universities are no exception. In fact, around 73% of medical students graduate with debt every year, AAMC’s newly
5 Things to Consider Before Selecting a Caribbean Medical School
Getting into a medical school is an arduous task in this dynamic and competitive landscape. Simultaneously, securing a seat in a top medical school requires students to go through a very comprehensive admissions process. Due