January 24, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkSiemens Healthineers has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for syngo Virtual Cockpit, a software that facilitates real-time remote scanning and collaboration among healthcare professionals. The multi-vendor scanning software allows radiologic technologists to connect with various scanners including […]
January 23, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkCognito Therapeutics has enrolled the first patient in a biomarker substudy within its HOPE pivotal trial evaluating sensory stimulation device in Alzheimer’s disease patients. The HOPE study (NCT05637801) is assessing the efficacy of Cognitio’s GammaSense Stimulation system in subjects with […]
January 22, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkThe National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has introduced a ‘blood matching’ genetic test, marking a global first in personalised healthcare for patients with sickle cell disorder and thalassaemia. This new blood group genotyping test is expected to benefit […]
January 22, 2024
Via: Health IT AnswersBreast cancer screenings can save lives through earlier detection. Mammograms are among the most common tests, although MRI scans and ultrasounds are other possibilities. Numerous studies show artificial intelligence (AI) could improve outcomes in various ways. Such results enable health […]
January 19, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkMedical device company Calcivis is set to launch its new preventive bioluminescent dental imaging system in the US. The move comes after the company secured final-stage US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pre-market approval (PMA) for its new ergonomic, wireless, […]
January 17, 2024
Via: Healthcare DiveHealth insurance offered through employers represents the single largest source of coverage in the U.S. But premiums often rise faster than inflation and wage growth, frustrating employers who are on the hook for a large portion of climbing costs and […]
January 17, 2024
Via: HitConsultantThe clinical trials landscape continues to evolve and with it, an exponential growth in the adoption of electronic informed consent (eConsent) solutions. These solutions deliver a myriad of benefits for trial sponsors, sites and patients. However, there is still some […]
Innovation, Patient Experience
January 16, 2024
Via: HitConsultantLed by Dr. Michael Weiner and Dr. Alissa Russ-Jara, the research team meticulously analyzed doctors’ thought processes while navigating potential drug interactions. Their work focused on “positive cases,” instances where doctors successfully identified and mitigated an interaction risk. This deep […]
January 12, 2024
Via: Healthcare DiveLarge technology firms like Microsoft, Google, Oracle and Amazon have invested heavily in generative AI over the past year. Many firms have honed in on using the tools, which can create original text and images, to lessen administrative burden for […]
January 12, 2024
Via: HuffPostWhen you have a COVID-19 infection, you’re told to isolate and stay away from others until you’re better. But while many folks do improve at home thanks to a combination of medication, rest, hydration and time, others require additional medical […]
January 11, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkSpeed is of the essence for new medical devices entering the market – and the coating plays a vital role. Delays in the commercial launch of a medical device can have a serious impact on the bottom line and impede […]
January 11, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkThe technical documentation requirements of the EU’s Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) can be exhaustive and resource-consuming. At the upcoming Outsourcing in Clinical Trials: Medical Devices Europe 2023 conference experts from across the industry will dissect the challenges and opportunities […]
January 10, 2024
Via: HitConsultantEscalating competition for clinical trial sites, in tandem with other industry-wide challenges such as changing regulations; a lack of bandwidth and resources; identifying ideal sites and recruiting and retaining patients, are posing significant obstacles for sponsors and site teams within […]
January 10, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkAs we enter the new year, notable advancements in the field of medicine are unfolding. In 2024, a significant breakthrough is taking place as 3D-printing technology progresses to create fully functional human organs. This pivotal achievement has the potential to […]
January 9, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkAbbott and Tandem Diabetes Care have announced the wireless integration of Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus continuous glucose monitor with the Tandem t:slim X2 insulin pump in the US. This announcement provides an additional treatment option for patients with diabetes […]
January 9, 2024
Via: Healthcare DiveDigital health funding soared to record-breaking levels during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, boosted by the rapid uptake of telehealth and other digital health technologies that aimed to preserve access to care. But investment began to decline in 2022, and […]
January 5, 2024
Via: Fox NewsThe last bedtime of 17-month-old Hayden Fell’s life was heartbreakingly normal. Crib video shows the toddler in pajamas playing happily as his parents and sister sang “Wheels on the Bus” with his twin brother. The next morning, Hayden’s dad couldn’t […]
January 4, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted breakthrough device designation to CanScan, the multi-cancer early detection solution by Canadian medtech Geneseeq. CanScan was built using Geneseeq’s highly sensitive MERCURY multi-omics technology. The solution uses low-depth whole-genome sequencing (WGS) […]
January 3, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkDaxor Corporation is seeking approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its next-generation blood volume analyser, Daxor BVA. Daxor BVA is designed for rapid, simple, and bedside patient care. The company submitted to the FDA through the […]
January 3, 2024
Via: Medical Device NetworkUS-based manufacturing company AnX Robotica has received de novo clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted endoscopy tool NaviCam ProScan. NaviCam Proscan utilises a deep learning algorithm called convolutional neural networks (CNNs), which […]