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21 May 2019
FBI raid on genomics company sheds light on demand for DIY microbiome testing
uBiome uses sequencing technology coupled with machine learning and AI to identify which micro-organisms are present in a patient’s gut.
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20 May 2019
FDA warns against off-label use of Stryker’s Wingspan stent
In general, intracranial stenting is still performed in rare cases, but only when other forms of medical therapy have failed.
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17 May 2019
Approval of ADHD neurostimulation device clears path for treatments of related neurological disorders
GlobalData estimated the global market value for neurostimulation devices to be over $4.5 billion in 2017 and projects exponential growth into the future.
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10 May 2019
5G will revolutionise healthcare
Estimates say that by 2023, over 30% of North American mobile connections will be on a 5G network.
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9 May 2019
Current Health gains FDA clearance for in-home remote patient monitoring
Current Health has US clearance for in-home monitoring of patients using its wearable device that remotely tracks an individual's vital signs.
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1 May 2019
Spinal cord stimulation demonstrates potential in advanced Parkinson’s disease
Axial motor symptoms are common in patients who live with Parkinson's disease for 10–15 years.
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26 April 2019
CMOs should prepare for small molecule, solid dose demand
The greatest demand by pharma companies for CMO services in the near future will be in small molecule manufacturing, packaging and finished dose, especially solid dose manufacturing and formulation.
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26 April 2019
Continuous manufacturing offers solution to gene therapy viral vector shortage
The New Jersey Innovation Institute signed an agreement in March 2019 with Pall Corporation to develop a BioPharmaceutical Innovation iLab to help fix the viral vector shortage using continuous manufacturing.
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26 April 2019
Competition in US robotic surgery market intensifies
Intuitive Surgical has seen strong growth within the surgical robotics market with a 15% increase in revenue to $974m in Q1.
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26 April 2019
Nanodevices could be the answer to healing chronic wounds
The wound care market is estimated to be worth $35.0 billion, and has been showing strong growth globally. Wound care devices range from simple bandages to complex wound management technology,...