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Sirtex Medical & China Grand Pharmaceutical announce successful first administration of SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres in China
November 2020, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of the People’s Republic of China accepted the Sirtex new drug application (NDA) of SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres for the treatment of colorectal cancer liver metastases. The
Thriving in the Era of Medtech 3.0: Five Key Trends to Watch
Connectivity is the foundation to success in the era of Medtech 3.0, but it’s only the beginning.
Koya Medical Presents Positive Interim Data from Randomized Trial Comparing its Dayspring Lymphedema Treatment to Pneumatic Compression
For people with lymphedema, movement is important from both a clinical perspective and a quality-of-life perspective. These data illustrate the Dayspring treatment’s ability to provide that essential movement while still delivering the clinical outcomes we
Veracyte Announces New Expanded Data at CHEST Underscoring Percepta Nasal Swab Test’s Ability to Improve Early Lung Cancer Assessment
These findings suggest that the Percepta Nasal Swab test will provide significant clinical utility across a range of lung nodule sizes and lung cancer stages. The post Veracyte Announces New Expanded Data at CHEST Underscoring
Two Rural Critical Access Hospitals Are Determined to Make a Difference in the Lives of Their Patients
CrossTx is a leading cloud-based health and human services platform supporting care coordination, patient discharge planning, closed-loop digital referral/consultation management, and care management for value-based programs and initiatives. The post Two Rural Critical Access Hospitals
Element Acquires Nanosyn
Nanosyn is a leader in drug discovery and small-batch manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients. The post Element Acquires Nanosyn appeared first on Medical Device News Magazine.
Weighing Cancer Cells for Chemotherapy Susceptibility Testing
A collaboration between groups at MIT and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute led to the creation of a system that allows for quick determination of the susceptibility of cancer cells to specific drugs, without the need to
Fujitsu and University of Tokyo Hospital Embark on Joint Research into AI to Aid the Fight Against Heart Disease
New clinical research to utilize AI with Fujitsu's proprietary waveform analysis technology (TDA: topological data analysis), which has been researched and developed jointly with the University of Tokyo Hospital. The post Fujitsu and University of
Fidmi Medical Launches U.S. Sales of Novel Low-Profile PEG Device and Raises $2.2 Million
Fidmi Medical CEO Shahar Millis remarked, "We are truly excited to embark on the market entry phase for Fidmi. With FDA clearance and strategic collaboration with Micro-Tech, a leader in this field, we are well-positioned
6 Important Things To Know About Hospice Care
Most people find it difficult to understand what palliative care really is, while others feel reluctant to accept these services. This is because they’re unaware of how much medical and emotional support a hospice can
Incredible Technology For Teeth
The field of dentistry is expanding, which is the result of having access to the latest cutting-edge technology for teeth. Because of this dentistry is just one of the many medical fields that continues to
Medtronic Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System Receives European CE Mark Approval
CE Mark approval comes on the heels of major milestones in the Hugo RAS system global launch, including the first urological and gynecological procedures, which took place in Latin America and India and marked the
6 Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Treatments Worth Trying In 2021
Aging is a normal process of life. But, if you can slow down the effects of it, why not give yourself that benefit to age gracefully. Technology has made its way through the beauty and
5 Best Supply Chain Practices for Medical Device Manufacturers
Medical device manufacturers can take these steps to build agile, resilient healthcare supply chains.
Medtech in a Minute: Boston Scientific’s 3rd Billion-Dollar Deal in 2021 & More Big News
It was a busy news week in medtech. Here's what you need to know to bring you up to speed quickly.
Hologic Launches Molecular Diagnostic Solution in Europe
The Waltham, MA-based company inherited the Novodiag system when it acquired Mobidiag Oy for $795 million.
New Testimony Brings Failed Theranos Partnership to Light
Former Safeway CEO Steve Burd testifies in the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial.
Next-Gen Test Uses Robotics & AI to Predict Responses to Cancer Drugs
The PARIS Test prescreens a broad panel of cancer drugs in patient-derived live tumor cells and provides actionable results 70% of the time, on average.
Alpha Tau Receives FDA’s Breakthrough Device Designation for the RX of Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
"As GBM is such a terrible disease, it is critical that we find new solutions for these patients, and we are thrilled that receipt of the FDA's Breakthrough Device Designation will allow us to expedite
Esaote Enters The World Of Total Body MRI With Magnifico Open
"In recent years, the technological evolution of MRI has seen major developments. At Esaote we have been working for over 30 years in the MRI sector to reach ever new horizons and 2021 is for