GlobalData Healthcare

All articles by GlobalData Healthcare

1. Hernia meshes allegedly used without clinical evidence

   Hernia repair is one of the world’s most common surgical procedures. A hernia occurs when body organs or fatty tissues…
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   22 Jan
2. Potential growth for Abbott’s HeartMate 3 with FDA approval for less-invasive implantation

   In January, Abbott announced the FDA approval of its HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device (LVAD) via a less-invasive approach…
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   22 Jan
3. JenaValve advances TAVR programme with FDA breakthrough device designation

   The FDA has granted breakthrough device designation to the pericardial transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) device developed by JenaValve Technologies….
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   22 Jan
4. Potential use of light-degradable medical devices in gastrointestinal procedures

   The potential use of light-degradable hydrogels in gastrointestinal (GI) procedures was explored in a recent study by Dr Ritu Raman…
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   21 Jan
5. Predicting influenza outbreak using Fitbit wearable technology

   The rise of wearable technology, such as fitness trackers, has given unprecedented access to real-time data that could be leveraged…
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   21 Jan
6. Role of wearable sensors in the early diagnosis of Graft Versus Host Disease

   Graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) is a common complication of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) that occurs when the donated (graft)…
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   14 Jan
7. First single-use duodenoscope approved by the FDA

   Duodenoscopes are side-viewing endoscopes primarily designed for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for visualization of the interior of the duodenum. Traditionally…
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   2 Jan
8. Key Trends of Blockchain in Healthcare in 2020

   Blockchain technology has a place in any commercial network that is strongly motivated to avoid allowing a single central party…
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   2 Jan
9. LifeMatrix set to disrupt cardiovascular implant market with scalable tissue engineering technology

   Transcatheter heart valve replacements, or repair devices, are growing in use due to their non-invasive nature and quick patient recovery…
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   24 Dec
10. Debate over reuse of single-use medical devices rages on

    The development and implementation of single-use, or disposable, medical devices is becoming more widespread. GlobalData has identified that disposable devices…
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    9 Dec