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Revolutionary Breakthrough: New Antimicrobial Wound Dressings Unveiled at EWMA 2024
Details of the session: Polaroid Therapeutics & Avery Dennison Medical: How the power of partnership brings a novel approach to antimicrobial wound dressings.
Are More Deals in J&J’s Future?
The company's chairman and CEO hinted at the possibility of more M&A during a recent earnings call.
SABIC Reports Successful Step Towards Creating Circular Polymers Based On Advanced Recycling of Used Medical Plastic
SABIC advises the project was initiated together with the dialysis department at Jessa Hospital, one of the largest non-university medical cluster in the Limburg region of Flanders, Belgium.
Sanjay D Goorachurn New CEO at Medisca
Sanjay D Goorachurn is regarded as one of the world’s leading IP strategists working closely with senior executives of private and public companies on maximizing the commercial value of a company’s innovation and IP assets.
Frank Vizesi Appointed Chief Scientific Officer at Theradaptive | Strengthens Executive Team
Frank Vizesi brings over 20 years experience in cutting-edge orthobiologics research, with previous roles at NuVasive, SeaSpine and most recently as Chief Scientific Officer at Orthofix.
Cal Bontemps Appointed Radians Director of Marketing
Cal Bontemps brings a wealth of expertise to lead the marketing team while driving strategic alignment with Radians' sales goals and objectives.
A Better AI Tool for Diagnosing & Assessing Autism
EarliTec's CTO shares how the company’s autism diagnostic and assessment technology makes diagnosing autism easier for clinicians and families while avoiding common AI pitfalls.
What Digital Health Startup’s Need to Know About the EU AI Act
The act lays down the law for artificial intelligence development and usage, dishing out hefty fines and a laundry list of must-dos for outfits dabbling in AI.
3D-printed PEEK-based Cranial Implants Cleared by FDA
The VSP PEEK Cranial Implant system includes a complete FDA-cleared workflow comprising segmentation and 3D-modeling software, a printer developed by 3D Systems, and PEEK resin from Evonik.
14 Deaths Connected to Latest Abbott HeartMate Recall
Long-term buildup of biomaterials can obstruct the device, making it less effective at helping the heart pump blood.
Roche Lands Breakthrough Designation for Alzheimer’s Test
The Basel, Switzerland-based company’s test looks for the presence of amyloid pathology in patients suspected of having Alzheimer’s.
Fueling the Fire of Access to Emerging Medical Devices
This week in Pedersen's POV, our senior editor pushes for patient access to breakthrough medical devices.
How to be a Packaging Visionary in Pharma and Medtech
Here’s how you can be the leader you’ve always wanted to be, even within the prescribed limits of industry regulations.
Bridging the Gap Between Research & Medical Device Development
In this Q&A, MD+DI investigates the connection between how better collaboration among academic institutions and industry could improve the production of medical devices.
CPR-Therapeutics Announces Mike Black as Chief Strategy Officer
Mike Black said, “I’m looking forward to advising the CPR Therapeutics team on the development of this important suite of medical technologies. I have a long-term commitment to improving the outcome of patients suffering cardiac
Butterfly Network, Clinton Health Access Initiative, and Global Ultrasound Institute Partner to Advance Maternal and Fetal Health in South Africa
Dr. Sachita Shah, Sr. Director, Global Health, Butterfly Network, "Butterfly is proud to continue improving maternal health equity through Phase Two of the largest-scale handheld ultrasound distribution and training ever conducted in Sub-Saharan Africa. South
FemInnovation CEO to Keynote IME South
Bethany Corbin, a recognized thought leader in women's health, is set to keynote IME South. The six-in-one advanced design and manufacturing expo returns June 4-6 to the Charlotte Convention Center.
EU Regulators Approve Illumina’s Plan to Divest Grail
Illumina hopes to finalize the plan with EU regulators sometime in 2Q24.
Behind the Design: Form Follows Function in New L-Shaped Widex Hearing Aid
A Widex product designer shares insights behind the design of the company's newest hearing aid.
Philips Faces Consent Decree that Restricts Sales of New Sleep Apnea Devices
The decree restricts manufacturing and distribution of devices at or from Philips Respironics facilities in PA and CA until it has completed repair, rework, replacement, and refund activities.