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Creating Stability at a time the Medical Industry Experiences Rising Pressures
Ofir Paldi, CEO of Shamaym lends his views and thoughts on this most important subject and how medical device company team members can keep up with the pressures. Read on. The post Creating Stability at
The World of Quality Control Has Changed for Medical Device Manufacturers
Artificial intelligence enables medical device manufacturers to predict quality issues before they happen. Can AI help you improve your operations?
Meridian Launches Innovative Air-Dryable™ qPCR Mixes Enabling Direct Detection of DNA or RNA from Urine Samples
Meridian developed these unique master mixes specifically to overcome the adverse effect of inhibitors present in crude urine samples that can affect the sensitivity of a molecular assay. The post Meridian Launches Innovative Air-Dryable™ qPCR
Carbon Nanotube Sensor Detects SARS-CoV-2 Within 5 Minutes
Scientists at MIT announced the development of a rapid COVID-19 test that can detect the virus in a saliva sample in as little as five minutes. The technology does not require antibodies or other expensive
TT Electronics to Spotlight its Radwave Technologies Collaboration at MD&M Minneapolis with Demo of New Electromagnetic Platform for Surgical Navigation
The platform is customizable to enable accurate tracking of a broad spectrum of minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic devices during surgical procedures with no clear line of sight. The post TT Electronics to Spotlight its
Is Accuray Changing Its Tone to Become More Competitive?
The Sunnyvale, CA-based company is looking to standout in radiotherapy.
FDA Advisory Panel Red Lights Integra's Breast Reconstruction Mesh
The implantable mesh is used today for breast reconstruction under FDA clearance, but lacks a specific indication from the agency.
DNA Aptamers for Rapid COVID-19 Testing: Interview with Steven Goh, CEO of Achiko and Dr. Michael Edel, Inventor of AptameX
Achiko, a company based in Switzerland, has developed AptameX, a saliva-based rapid COVID-19 test. The technology is based on DNA aptamers that are bound to gold nanoparticles. On binding with a viral protein the gold
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Suppress Oral Biofilms
Collaborators from University of Pennsylvania and Indiana University have tested a ‘”nanozyme” system designed to reduce dental plaque. The technology consists of iron oxide nanoparticles that are applied to tooth enamel before a follow-up rinse
Guardant Makes Big Splash at ACG with Lunar-2 Data
Findings from the study were found to be on par with other available modalities to test for colorectal cancer, such as stool-based screening.
Stallergenes Greer and Aptar Pharma Announce Partnership
“We are pleased to combine Aptar Pharma’s Digital Health ecosystem with Stallergenes Greer’s knowledge and leading position in AIT to further improve the treatment journey of patients who suffer from allergies,” said Sai Shankar, Vice
VenoStent Embarks on Clinical Trial to Improve Success Rate of Vascular Surgery Outcomes
Tim Boire, CEO said, “After years of development, we are confident that our bioabsorbable wrap technology can have a positive impact on the lives of patients that require hemodialysis to sustain life. The post VenoStent
CathVision Announces First Patient Enrollments in PVISION Multicenter Clinical Study
The PVISION study is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate the importance of enhanced EP recording technology and AI algorithms in shaping the future of diagnosing, characterizing and treating complex arrhythmias. The post CathVision Announces First
STALIF C-Ti® Study Published Journal of Surgery & Anesthesia Research
he clinical study utilizing the STALIF C-Ti integrated cage-screw implants was performed in 145 patients and 12-month outcome scores demonstrated significant improvement in all available patient reported outcome scores collected (p<0.05 for all), including NDI,
SpinaFX and StarFish Medical Enter into a Strategic Commercialization Contract Manufacturing Agreement
StarFish Medical is Canada's leading medical device design, development, commercialization and contract manufacturing company with ISO 13485 certified engineering and finished manufacturing services. The post SpinaFX and StarFish Medical Enter into a Strategic Commercialization Contract
4 Clinical Rotation Tips from Experienced Physicians
Clinical rotations are the final and most crucial stage of a medical student’s academic journey. During this phase, the students transform from classroom students to professional doctors working in a clinical setting. The medical school
Facing a Nursing Staffing Crisis, Correctional Facilities Seek Solutions to Streamline Medication Management
To mitigate the financial and operational impact of these challenges, correctional facilities are partnering with Swisslog Healthcare to deliver InSite®, an automated medication packaging and dispensing technology that saves valuable employee time and ensures accuracy
Managing Unforeseen Project Costs in Clinical Research
Unforeseen costs remain a major barrier to the success of clinical trials. Studies have associated the lack of funding with the failure of clinical trials. Ideally, the process of drug development from discovery to the
Smith+Nephew’s IODOSORB™ Range
The review found that wounds were more than twice as likely to completely heal with IODOSORB Range than with standard care, and significantly greater reductions in wound area were observed after 8 weeks of treatment
BD Begins Shipments Of First Smartphone Interpreted Over-The-Counter Rapid COVID-19 Test
"Bringing the BD Veritor™ At-Home COVID-19 Test to Amazon.com enables U.S. consumers to purchase and perform an at-home COVID-19 test without leaving the comfort of their own home," said Dave Hickey, president of Life Sciences