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Latest News and Developments
Optellum AI Shown to be Highly Cost-Effective in First US Lifetime Payer Study of Lung Nodule Risk Stratification
Led by researchers at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a new study reports that Optellum's FDA-cleared Lung Cancer Prediction (LCP) AI assisted risk stratification for indeterminate lung nodules is cost-effective from a US payer perspective. Optellum's LCP AI supports more consistent long nodule management and helps enable earlier diagnosis of...
Electrome Launches PAINKILLER™ Bioelectric Pain Management Platform in Partnership with BIEL
The partnership combines Electrome's programmable, AI-driven bioelectric platform with BIEL's FDA-cleared devices and extensive clinical track record, establishing a scalable foundation for the delivery of non-pharmacologic therapies across clinical and consumer markets
Clinical Trials
Innovative Medical Equipment, LLC Highlights Published VA Clinical Study on Thermal Therapy and Pain Treatment Utilization
The study, published in The March 2026 edition of Federal Practitioner, reported an association between thermal therapy use and reduced opioid and benzodiazepine utilization, as well as lower healthcare utilization in the patient population.
Results from PARADIGM Phase 2b Trial of PrimeC in ALS Demonstrating Meaningful Clinical Outcomes and Biological Activity Published in JAMA Neurology
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA Neurology) publication highlights consistent clinical and biomarker findings from NeuroSense PARADIGM Phase 2b trial in ALS, including slower functional decline, reduced risk of ALS-related complications, and modulation of disease-relevant biomarkers
Verve Medical Treats First Patient in Landmark U.S. Pilot Trial for Uncontrolled Hypertension, Advancing Momentum from Breakthrough TUSK Results
The RPD Pilot trial builds on the strong results from Verve’s TUSK feasibility trial, which demonstrated an average reduction of approximately 20 mmHg in systolic blood pressure among treated patients through one year of follow-up
Biotechnology News
iXCells Biotechnologies Joins International Collaboration to Evaluate Chemotherapeutic Toxicity in Human Organoids
Joint initiative with Rosebud Biosciences, Kantify, and funded by Incite will identify and quantify off-target toxicities in chemotherapy patients
Primerdesign Partners with Origin Sciences to Create Novel Rectal Mucosal Extraction Workflow
Robust DNA extraction supports earlier detection and diagnosis of colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal diseases
AnalytiChem Launches New Legionella Testing Selective Agar Plate
Redipor® Legionella agar plate range - specifically designed to support the detection and enumeration of Legionella in water samples
Mergers & Acquisitions
Fertio Acquires Cascade Cryobank, Expanding Fertility Care and Donor Transparency
This strategic move unites Fertio’s 20+ years of global expertise with Cascade’s innovative early donor disclosure program, advancing fertility care and family-building options for U.S. parents
March 19, 2026
Medtronic to acquire Scientia Vascular, marrying access and therapeutic portfolios for neurovascular care
Deal complements Medtronic’s Neurovascular portfolio, delivering simplicity and access when ‘time is brain’
March 10, 2026
VB Spine Announces Intent to Acquire Exclusive Rights to Augmedics’ Spine Platform
Transaction will expand VB Spine’s enhanced visualization portfolio to include augmented reality navigation with the Augmedics xvision Spine System®
February 16, 2026
Laerdal Medical to acquire VitalsBridge
The VitalsBridge products are acquired from Dynasthetics, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company is well known for creating and producing simulation, anaesthesia, and respiratory products.
February 16, 2026
Funding
Earendil Labs Announces $787 Million in Financing to Scale AI-Driven Biologics Discovery and Development
March 20, 2026
The funding will accelerate Earendil Labs’ AI-driven R&D platform, expand its interdisciplinary teams, and advance a growing pipeline of antibody and biologics programs, with the goal of delivering first-in-class and best-in-class therapies for patients with serious diseases.
Crossbow Therapeutics Raises $77 Million in Series B Financing to Advance Development of TCR-mimetic Antibody Therapies to Treat Cancer
March 18, 2026
Financing co-led by Taiho Ventures and Arkin Bio Capital with significant participation from other new and existing investors
Industry Expert Bylines
Breaking The Silence: How Medical Device Technology Powered by AI Can Make a Difference in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk Management
March 17, 2026
By Dinesh Kumar, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Blend Health Technologies
CellTolerance®: A Breakthrough in Food Intolerance Diagnosis
March 10, 2026
The CellTolerance® Test ends years of trial-and-error diets by pinpointing food intolerances through live cellular imaging
The Hidden Economic Cost of Falling Vaccination Rates | By David A. Dodd – CEO of GeoVax
March 9, 2026
Even small declines in measles vaccination coverage costs the United States billions, revealing why prevention infrastructure matters more than emergency response
FDA Medical Device Updates
Market Reports
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) for Patients with Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity
First and only FDA-approved therapy for the treatment of acquired hypothalamic obesity, a rare disease characterized by accelerated and sustained weight gain caused by hypothalamic injury or dysfunction
March 19, 2026
Centauri Therapeutics granted FDA QIDP status for CTX-187 treatment of Gram-negative bacterial infections
Dr. Debra Barker, Chief Medical Officer, Centauri Therapeutics, said: “This designation from the FDA will be invaluable as we continue to advance toward first in-human trials for CTX-187. The recognition of the potential value of our technology further underpins our belief in its potential to transform treatment paradigms for Gram-negative bacterial infections, filling an urgently needed gap in the market for new and effective treatment options for clinically vulnerable patients.”
March 10, 2026
Executives
Tetrous® Strengthens Commercial Leadership with Appointment of Thurman Ballard as Vice President of Sales
Orthopedic industry veteran to lead U.S. commercial expansion and accelerate adoption of EnFix® demineralized bone fiber implants for bone-tendon healing in Sports Medicine and Foot and Ankle
March 24, 2026
SynerFuse® Announces VP of Regenerative Medicine: Dr Adeel Khan
“We are pleased to be able to bring Dr. Khan into our leadership team. He brings a strong blend of clinical, scientific, and strategic insight to SynerFuse® that will help us in our mission to provide relief to people afflicted with chronic low back and leg pain,” said SynerFuse® CEO and Founder Justin Zenanko.
March 24, 2026
Abselion Appoints Dale Gordon as Chair
Bioprocessing leader to drive continued commercial development and international expansion
March 23, 2026
Advancements In Imaging
Clarius Unveils T-Mode™ Heart: New AI-Powered Training Tool Empowers Primary Care Physicians to Perform Cardiac Ultrasound Exams
By simplifying complex cardiac anatomy through real-time AI labeling, T-Mode™ Heart removes the training barrier to ultrasound adoption for family physicians and medical students
March 23, 2026
Philips expands digital pathology portfolio with cloud-enabled Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution on HealthSuite
Fully cloud‑enabled solution designed to help healthcare organizations scale digital pathology adoption and workflows
March 11, 2026
Philips unveils Rembra CT at ECR 2026, setting a new benchmark for speed and patient access designed to support diagnostic confidence for acute and high-demand imaging environments
CE Marked and 510(k) pending, Rembra’s advanced image reconstruction technology delivers up to 106 images per second [1] and a high throughput of up to 270 patients per day to support faster diagnosis by making scans available in near-real time
March 5, 2026
Hospitals In the News
Chapters Health System Announces Selection on CHROs to Know List
Chief People Officer, Nikki Romence, has been named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “140 Hospital and Health System CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know” for 2026
March 19, 2026
Baptist Health, Compass Surgical Partners Advance Northeast Florida Surgery Network with Middleburg Surgery Center
Located in southeast Jacksonville near Baptist Medical Center Clay, the multispecialty ASC supports procedures in orthopedics, urology, otolaryngology, pain management, and general surgery. With 15 physician partners committed to the center, the partnership is evaluating expansion opportunities to meet growing demand.
March 10, 2026
First Multi Functional European Training in Augmented SBRT conducted in Monza
The clinic is currently conducting research into single-fraction treatment, where therapy is delivered in one session (while traditional radiotherapy requires 20–40 treatment sessions)
March 10, 2026
Non-Profit News
Medical Societies Call for ‘ALARA+’ Safety Standard to Reduce Radiation and Injury Risks in Fluoroscopy Labs
Teams delivering minimally invasive care face radiation exposure and orthopedic injuries that could be reduced through new policies and modern technology
March 24, 2026
Minimally Invasive Procedure Effectively Treats Small Kidney Cancers
The research focused on patients with stage T1a renal cell carcinoma, a cancer that is increasingly found incidentally on CT scans performed for other reasons, such as imaging of the prostate or ovaries
February 24, 2026
Hope For The Warriors Awarded $3 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
$3 million investment strengthens foundation for the next generation of military family support
February 18, 2026
Healthcare: Understanding the Business Side of the Industry and Its Implications
5 Ways Businesses Create Healthier Indoor Spaces for Staff
Creating a healthier indoor workplace is not a single project — it is an ongoing commitment to the people who spend their working hours inside your building.
March 24, 2026
Swypes Reports Phone Hygiene Is Healthcare’s Overlooked First Line of Defense
Swypes is calling attention to a critical gap in healthcare hygiene: although hospitals and nursing homes enforce strict infection-control protocols, CDC figures and published research suggest mobile phones remain an overlooked risk in daily care settings, with one meta-analysis finding contamination on 84.5% of healthcare workers’ devices
March 23, 2026
Top 4 Mental Health App Developers Ranked By User Growth
Choosing the right partner to build a digital health product is a high-stakes decision that goes far beyond checking boxes on a list of technical requirements
March 23, 2026
TransDental Is Fixing the Billing Problem That’s Quietly Draining Dental Practices Dry
TransDental is a dedicated dental billing company serving independent practices and group offices across the United States
March 18, 2026
Healthcare Careers
Nurses Corner
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March 17, 2026
