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Ensuring the future of medical devices through cybersecurity measures
The rapid incorporation of new technology and digital health devices into healthcare systems has brought about a revolution in patient …
Signal: US lays out plan to seize govt-funded drug patents to lower cost
The Biden administration has announced plans to allow agencies to use march-in rights to seize patents of government-funded drugs if …
Why heart valves are being approved for tricuspid use before mitral
Edwards Lifesciences’ EVOQUE gained a CE mark in October this year to become the first transcatheter tricuspid replacement valve in …
Ad Astra’s point-of-care haematology analyser wins FDA clearance
Ad Astra Diagnostics has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its point-of-care QScout rapid-result …
Poll finds NHS patients would rather be assessed by AI than wait weeks
A majority of UK National Health Service (NHS) users would rather have their skin cancer assessed by artificial intelligence (AI) …
AngioDynamics concludes enrolment in trial of AlphaVac System
AngioDynamics has concluded the enrolment of patients in the trial assessing the AlphaVac Multipurpose Mechanical Aspiration (MMA) F18⁸⁵ System for …
Ajax Health announces formation of new company Cortex
Ajax Health has announced the formation of Cortex, a new medical technology company that will focus on developing an integrated …
BD receives clearance for new blood collection device
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has obtained 510(k) clearances from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new …
GIE Medical enrols first subject in trial of drug-coated balloon
US-based clinical-stage company GIE Medical in the US has enrolled the first patient in the trial of a drug-coated balloon …
Micro Medical completes enrollment for stent pivotal trial
Micro Medical has completed enrolment for a US pivotal clinical study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of its MicroStent system …
Integrated operating rooms and the benefits they provide
Integrated operating room systems aim to enhance efficiency, communication, and overall performance during surgical procedures. At a minimum, they include …
Sanofi makes $140m deal for AI drug discovery
In a new move, emphasising the pharmaceutical sector’s dedication to utilising artificial intelligence (AI) in drug discovery, healthcare leader Sanofi …
Vertex Pharmaceuticals received UK approval for world’s first CRISPR drug treatment
In a monumental stride toward combating genetic diseases, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has achieved a groundbreaking feat with the UK’s approval of …
Silicones in critical care: Six life-sustaining applications for medical-grade silicone
In 2021, there were more than 34 million hospital admissions in the United States alone. As the world’s population grows …
LTS wins $1.2m grant to develop mRNA therapy patches
German pharmaceutical company Lohmann Therapie-Systeme (LTS) has received a $1.2m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop …