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Boston Scientific terminates Lotus Edge TAVR program over delivery system woes
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Red Blood Cells Deliver Nanoparticles to Provoke Immune Response to Lung Metastases
Researchers at Harvard’s Wyss Institute have developed a way to deliver immune-stimulating agents to lung metastases. Their system involves nanoparticles loaded with an immune-stimulating agent that are attached to red blood cells. When injected into
3 Hot Takes from Cala Health’s Latest Essential Tremor Data
New data underscore the need for Cala Health's watch-like device for essential tremor in Parkinson's disease.
Can Design Controls Accelerate Medical Innovation?
Response to the pandemic fast-tracked the pace of medtech innovation. In the future, can a human-centered iterative approach to design controls help maintain that momentum?
iStar Medical Touts Strong 1-Year Results for MIGS Device
The Wavre, Belgium-based company recently presented the results of the European STAR-II clinical trial at the virtual American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting.
AliveCor Brings in $65M to Accelerate Growth of Remote Cardiology Platform
The Mountain View, CA-based company made medtech headlines last week when it announced former Cleveland Clinic CEO Toby Cosgrove, MD joined its board.
Implantable Bladder Wrap for Improved Urinary Control
Researchers at Penn State have developed an implantable device that coils around the bladder to detect when the bladder is full and assist with emptying it by contracting on-demand. The device is intended to treat
Medtech in a Minute: Eko Cashes in on Telehealth Interest, Stryker Closes Wright Deal, and More
Pressed for time? Here's the medtech news you need most, in one minute or less.
Stretchable Fiber-Optic Sensors for Skin-Like Sensation
Researchers at Cornell University have developed stretchable sensors that can detect sensations such as strain, pressure, and bending, much like human skin. Deformation is measured through changes in optical paths within the flexible fiber optic
FDA Clears Most Powerful Clinical MRI
GE Healthcare won FDA clearance for its SIGNA 7.0T MRI scanner, currently the most powerful device available for clinical applications. A high end scanner’s magnetic field typically tops out at 3 Tesla, but the new
Rapid Identification of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections: Interview with Jong Lee, CEO at Day Zero Diagnostics
Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern, with some predictions suggesting that routine surgery could be unacceptably risky in a future where many antibiotics have become obsolete. Part of the problem lies in the time it
Elastomeric Respirator Mask Senses Fit and Filter Saturation
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed a new respirator, conceived as an improvement on standard N95 masks. The transparent respirator contains sensors that allow users to know if
Implantable Biodegradable Sensor Measures Gases Inside The Body
Researchers at Penn State have developed an implantable sensor that can measure levels of NO and NO2 gases in the body, both of which are medically relevant. Consisting of silicon and magnesium, the sensor is
Inhalable Nanobody Therapy Deactivates SARS-CoV-2
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new antibody-type therapy for SARS-CoV-2, the causative virus for COVID-19. The treatment exploits “nanobodies” – tiny antibody fragments – that are harvested from llama blood. The
Earwax Sampling Device for Easy Cortisol Measurement
Researchers at University College London and King’s College London have developed a device that allows for easy earwax sampling, with the goal that the wax could be a convenient and reliable way to measure cortisol