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Medtech in a Minute: Medtronic's Big Surgical Robotics Milestone, and More
It was a busy news week in medtech. Here's what you need to know to bring you up to speed quickly.
Can Chemical Etching Benefit Medical Device Manufacturers?
Complex, stress-free miniature components can be produced for microfluidics, implantables, and other medical devices using chemical etching.
Move Over Boston Sci, Hologic Is on an M&A Hot Streak Too
These companies are having tremendously heavy deal activity this year.
Pandemic Recovery for Hospitals Necessitates New Shared-Risk Model
Operational costs could replace capital costs, which could give more surgeons access to advanced surgical equipment such as surgical robotics.
Wearable, Non-Invasive Sensor Measures Glucose in Sweat
Scientists at Penn State University developed a wearable glucose monitor that can non-invasively measure glucose levels within sweat in real time. The low-cost sensor consists of laser-induced graphene and a nickel-gold alloy that can detect
Jaspr Health Expands & Extends Pilot Testing of Industry’s 1st Digital Suicide Care Platform to Help Save Lives
Jaspr Health is patient-endorsed, peer-reviewed and rigorously tested. The applications were designed by suicide science experts, people with lived experience, and leading health systems to help save lives by providing immediate, compassionate suicide care. The
Ganymed Robotics Awarded a €2.5M Grant from the EC through the EIC Accelerator Program
Ganymed Robotics is developing a radically new approach to surgical robotics by combining computer vision, a branch of artificial intelligence, and mechatronics. The post Ganymed Robotics Awarded a €2.5M Grant from the EC through the
Global $45 Billion Endoscopy Market Insights & Forecasts to 2025
The global endoscopy market is predicted to reach US$45.28 billion in 2025, growing, at a CAGR of 7.50%, for the duration spanning 2021-2025. The post Global $45 Billion Endoscopy Market Insights & Forecasts to 2025
PainTEQ’s Multicenter Real-World Study Reports Long-Term Efficacy and Safety
The success and long-term outcomes data for almost two years from this study show impressive long-term durability and excellent safety. The post PainTEQ’s Multicenter Real-World Study Reports Long-Term Efficacy and Safety appeared first on Medical
Philips Introduces Next-generation Digital Pathology Suite-IntelliSite
Philips Digital Pathology Suite – IntelliSite – features a comprehensive, scalable suite of software tools and capabilities designed to help streamline workflows, enhance diagnostic confidence, facilitate team collaboration, integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and increase the
Dymax Debuts Autoclave-Resistant Adhesive & More Supplier News
Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers during the week of October 10.
Study of Pooled Samples from a College Campus Shed Light on COVID Testing
Researchers said the pooled saliva sample testing was comparable to gold standard for accuracy - nasopharyngeal diagnostic samples tested singly.
Garmin Takes its Wearables to the Next Level with Dexcom Collaboration
The partnership continues Dexcom’s deep dive into software-based solutions for diabetes.
Improving Medication Compliance with Connected Pill Bottles and More: Interview with Chris O’Brien, CEO at AdhereTech
AdhereTech, a medtech company based in New York City, has developed the Aidia Smart Bottle (previously known as the Smart Pill Bottle), a connected pill bottle that helps to increase medication compliance using lights, audio
All Eyes on LivaNova's Difficult-to-Treat Depression Opportunity
LivaNova is expected to get its first look at the RECOVER data for difficult-to-treat depression later this year.
Exoskeleton Helps Above-Knee Amputees to Walk
Researchers at the University of Utah built an exoskeleton that can ease walking for people with above-knee amputations. The new system, which uses an electromechanical actuator attached to the thigh and AI to adapt to
Vascular Health: Varicose Veins and the Diabetes Connection
Varicose veins and diabetes are completely separate conditions that are not a symptom or a cause of one another. It is important to acknowledge and distinguish this from the start because people often directly link
Global Healthcare Exchange Announces Acquisition of Explorer Surgical
Explorer Surgical will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of GHX. The post Global Healthcare Exchange Announces Acquisition of Explorer Surgical appeared first on Medical Device News Magazine.
9 of the Highest Paying Travel Nursing Specialties
The highest paying travel nursing specialties tend to offer significantly higher pay rates and benefits than their non-traveling counterparts. Learn More. The post 9 of the Highest Paying Travel Nursing Specialties appeared first on Medical
Involved in a Car-Truck Collision? Here’s How to Deal With the Aftermath
It can be challenging to know how to proceed when the unthinkable happens, and you are involved in a car-truck collision. You may have questions about your legal rights, your insurance company’s liability for damages,