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28 June 2019
Coming soon to a hospital near you: Medtronic’s new robot
Medtronic has been positioning itself to become a competitor within the robotic surgical space with its purchase of Mazor Robotics in December 2018.
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27 June 2019
Researchers develop the first successful non-invasive mind-controlled robotic arm
Brain-computer interface (BCI) research is a rapidly evolving field with growing clinical interest for systems that allow patients suffering from neurological disorders to independently interact with their environment.
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24 June 2019
Regenerative therapy study demonstrates repair after heart attack
Researchers have developed a new therapy approach to spur the repair of damaged tissue after suffering a heart attack.
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20 June 2019
Remote patient monitoring set to skyrocket in the US
Earlier this year, the US Department of Health and Human Services updated its reimbursement plans for RPM services, allowing them to be reimbursed.
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18 June 2019
Biotronik’s Orsiro stent may threaten Abbott’s position in US drug-eluting stent market
GlobalData estimates that approximately 95% of all percutaneous coronary interventional (PCI) stenting procedures in the US use a drug-eluting stent (DES).
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18 June 2019
Medtronic’s new generation stent retriever strengthens its position in US stent market
In the US, stent retrievers are used in approximately 60% of all thrombectomy procedures, according to GlobalData.
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18 June 2019
Digitally connected patient support programmes are gaining momentum
Digital technology has been increasingly enabling a patient-centric model, which pharma companies need to adopt in order to remain relevant and deliver better health outcomes.
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17 June 2019
Researchers develop first blood-brain barrier chip using stem cells
Precision medicine takes a step forward with scientists creating a human brain-blood barrier chip from stem cells.
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12 June 2019
3M poised to become leader in vacuum dressing products
3M's plans to buy Acelity is expected to supplement 3M’s strategy for advanced wound care solutions and accelerate the penetration of NPWT products internationally.
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11 June 2019
When laboratory testing is over-utilised
Studies indicate that devices are often applied inappropriately, with tests being both under- and over-utilised, depending on the clinical scenario.