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Harley Street Clinic Launches New Era of Cancer Screening to Aid Early Cancer Detection
Prof Anwar Padhani said: “We are delighted to introduce our new Advanced Cancer Screening which is focused on detecting asymptomatic tumours in clients as early as possible, which as we all know is so important
AAOS Partners with J3P Healthcare Solutions
Immersive, personalized training will foster tailored insights for future leadership growth. The post AAOS Partners with J3P Healthcare Solutions appeared first on Medical Device News Magazine.
Can You Imagine a Pacemaker That Does Its Job, Then Pulls a Houdini?
Researchers have developed the first-ever transient pacemaker — a wireless, battery-free, fully implantable pacing device that disappears after it is no longer needed.
Ancora Heart Has Raised $80M to Address HF
Santa Clara, CA-based Ancora Heart is developing the AccuCinch System, a device-therapy designed to improve the structure and function of the heart and help bring relief to HF patients who remain symptomatic despite current guideline-directed
DNA Origami to Trap Viruses Inside Body
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a method to create tiny virus traps that can bind viral particles and render them harmless within the body. The technique relies on DNA origami to
Nevro Announces FDA Approval of its 10 kHz High Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Pain Associated with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
This approval is specific to Nevro's unique 10 kHz stimulation, and Nevro now has the only spinal cord stimulation system approved by the FDA with a specific indication to treat PDN. The company will immediately
BIRD Foundation- Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial R&D Foundation to Invest $6 Mil in 6 New Projects
The approved projects involve innovations in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Communications, Cyber Security, Healthcare IT, Medical Devices, and others. The post BIRD Foundation- Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial R&D Foundation to Invest $6 Mil in 6
Inspira Technologies and Ben-Gurion University Have Developed a Platform Designed to Prevent Blood Clotting in Inspira’s ART System
With the potential new platform, created in collaboration with Ben-Gurion University, the company aims to extend the life of oxidizers and potentially prevent blood clotting through its ART system. The post Inspira Technologies and Ben-Gurion
Overcoming the Challenges Associated with Iterative Medical Device Manufacturing
Innovation is one of the driving forces behind medical device manufacturing. As we learn more about medical conditions and their effect on the body, products designed to support patients living with these conditions naturally get
Sweetch Secures $20 Million Series A to Accelerate Fully Automated Hyper-Personalized Engagement Between Health Ecosystem Players and People with Chronic Conditions
The Series A was led by Entrée Capital. It was joined by Tal Capital, Netherlands-based impact investor Noaber, Brazil-based Kortex Ventures, and Insurtech VC FinTLV Ventures, as well as existing investors Philips, OurCrowd and Qure
FDA Warns of Potential Problems with Some NuVasive MAGEC System Components
The agency alerted patients and doctors of potential mechanical failures and biocompatibility concerns with some NuVasive MAGEC system components.
Medtech in a Minute: The Show Must Go On for Hillrom-BardyDx, and More
The biggest medtech news of the week, in one minute or less.
10 of the Most Controversial Deals in Medtech
Some companies were able to overcome the odds despite controversy and close on the acquisitions. Others weren’t as fortunate, and the mergers folded. MD+DI has compiled a list of some of the most controversial deals
Canon Medical Partners with Cleerly to Tackle Heart Disease, the Leading Cause of Death
Yuji Hamada, president and CEO, Canon Medical Systems, USA said, “This partnership is yet another example of how we find creative solutions to serve our customers and help them deliver the highest levels of care.”
Elite Medical Experts Weighs in on Philips’ Recall of Breathing Machines That May Emit Toxins
FDA warned that degraded PE-PUR, a component of the foam used to dampen noise and vibration, may inadvertently enter the device's airflow pathway where it can be inhaled or ingested during therapeutic use of the
Multi-Beat Analysis Algorithm New Study Further Confirms Superior Accuracy in Comparison to a Competing Option
The study compared the accuracy of two cardiac output monitors, the Retia Argos and the Edwards Lifesciences FloTrac across 58 patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery, yielding 572 sets of cardiac output measurements from
TempraMed’s VIVI Cap 1 Can Change the Way People Who Inject Insulin Live their Lives
The VIVI Cap 1 shields insulin in-use from potential temperature damage. Thus, reducing the risk of using damaged insulin and wasting money from discarded insulin that might have been compromised. The post TempraMed’s VIVI Cap
oVio’s New AI Enhanced, Fully Dimensional Imaging Technology May Be a Game Changer for Healthcare & Security Sectors
oVio’s imaging technology has been heavily used and adopted by medical practitioners in cosmetic and elective surgery specialties, allowing for patients to have 360-degree views of everything from before-and-afters to prospective post-op results. Their existing
VistaMed, a Freudenberg Medical company, and Partners Win Grant to Develop Catheter to Improve Cardiac Arrhythmia Treatment and More Supplier News
Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers during the week of July 11.
Fluxergy Expands to Scale Up COVID-19 Test Production and Prepare for Testing Beyond COVID-19
The company’s longer-term goal is to develop the platform to provide “multiple points of information from a single test,” says President Tej Patel.