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Medasense & Nihon Kohden Pen Distribution Agreement
The partnership will introduce the Medasense nociception monitor to the Japanese market, pending regulatory approval.
Exploring the Pros and Cons of the PillCam for Endoscopy
The field of gastroenterology has seen significant advancements in diagnostic tools over the years, with one of the most revolutionary being the PillCam. This small, swallowable capsule contains a camera that captures images of the
Sovato Touts Successful Remote RAS Procedures Over 500 Mile Distance
After the preclinical tests, the company said surgeons reported a high degree of confidence with performing the remote procedures using its Sovato Platform.
Laudio Expands Work With Children’s National Hospital to Include Nurse Educators
“Setting nurses up for success, supporting them effectively, and ultimately retaining them requires increasingly proactive, comprehensive strategies,” said Tom Hills, EVP of Client Engagement at Laudio. “We are excited to welcome nurse educators at Children’s
PharmaEssentia Completes Patient Enrollment for Phase 2b EXCEED-ET Trial in Essential Thrombocythemia and Phase 3b ECLIPSE-PV Trial in Polycythemia Vera
"Myeloproliferative neoplasms, including ET and PV, are chronic blood diseases that can impact patients' quality of life and lead to life-threatening complications, including the development of specific types of blood cancers, and PharmaEssentia is committed
Sovato Announces Multiple Successful Remote Robotic-Assisted Procedures Over a 500-Mile Distance with the Use of the Sovato Platform
The Sovato Platform is a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive solution for enabling and orchestrating remote robotic-assisted surgeries and procedures. Sovato brings together the remote surgery ecosystem, including healthcare providers and any RAS system, to deliver the curated
Introducing ScoliCare ® Denver Colorado | A New Hope for Individuals with Scoliosis
ScoliCare clinics provide in-depth assessments and treatment plans for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. Treatment options include the world-leading ScoliBrace® bracing system and ScoliBalance®, a physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercise program.
American Academy of Nursing Announces the 2024 Class of New Fellows
The newest Fellows represent 37 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and 14 countries. Their expansive body of knowledge will soon bolster the collective impact of over 3,000 Academy Fellows who together, leverage their expertise
DuPont Adds Donatelle Plastics to Medtech Portfolio
Acquisition strengthens DuPont’s footprint in high-growth therapeutic segments.
AliveCor Announces Dual FDA Clearance of AI Technology That Delivers 35 Cardiac Determinations and First-of-its-Kind Kardia 12L ECG System
AlivCor notes this is the world’s first AI that can detect life-threatening cardiac conditions, including heart attacks, using a reduced leadset. The Kardia 12L ECG System, featuring a game-changing patented technology, is the world’s first
Insulet Reports Positive Type 2 Diabetes Study Results
The company is now seeking expanded FDA nod for Omnipod 5 to include the type 2 population.
Dr Fred Cohen: Higher Temperatures Trigger Migraines According to New Study
In the study, researchers examined 71,030 daily diary records from 660 migraine patients and correlated them with regional weather data. They discovered that for each 10-degree Fahrenheit rise in daily temperature, there was a 6%
Qure.ai Reports Strategic Investment by Merck Global Health Innovation Fund to Boost Innovation of Healthcare AI
Prashant Warier, Co-founder and CEO of Qure.ai, “This strategic investment in Qure.ai from the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund will enable us to expedite our work in foundation models and expand the reach of our
Injuries in Truck Accidents: Unique Medical and Legal Aspects in Florida
Truck accidents can result in serious mental and physical injuries, largely due to the size and power of commercial trucks involved. These accidents give rise to various unique medical and legal matters that demand careful
The LM Scaffold System™ | An Evolution in Tracheobronchomalacia Treatment | By Richard Lazzaro, MD, Co-Founder of Lazzaro Medical and Southern Region Chief of Thoracic Surgery for RWJBarnabas Health
Dr. Richard Lazzaro recognized that there was an opportunity to create a less invasive option to treat tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) and improve the quality of life for millions of patients; in 2013, he pioneered robotically assisted,
Medical Device Manufacturers Seek More Sustainability, Supplier ‘Maturity’
Executives from BD, Abbott, Edwards Lifesciences, and Boston Scientific share their post-pandemic strategies of responsible sourcing to foster supply chain sustainability, efficiency, and resiliency — without added costs.
Dermtech Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Cuts 15 Employees
The company started looking for strategic alternatives early this year and laid off 100 employees.
EU & Member States Contribute Over $800M to African Vaccines Manufacturing Accelerator
The accelerator will work to enhance demand predictability for African-made vaccines and help support the sustainable growth of the continents manufacturing base.
Ronil Patel Appointed Chief Business Officer at RevOpsis Therapeutics
Ronil Patel currently serves as a strategic advisor to Collage Venture Partners and was previously the Chief Business Officer at Ocuphire Pharma, a publicly traded ophthalmology biotechnology company. Prior to Ocuphire, Patel led business development
SOPHiA GENETICS Launches New Residual Acute Myeloid (RAM) Application
Philippe Menu, M.D., PhD., Chief Medical Officer and Chief Product Officer, SOPHiA GENETICS. "We are proud to contribute to the fight against AML through our SOPHiA DDM™ RAM Solution. In particular we feel that the