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BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart Successfully Implanted in First Patient in Australia; TAH in Place Over 100 Days
Following weeks of in-hospital monitoring, the patient was the first in the world to be discharged from the hospital with the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart as he awaited a heart transplant. After having the device for 105 days, a donor heart became available, and the patient received a heart transplant on March 6, 2025.
What Should Pharmacies Know About Child-Resistant and Senior-Friendly Blister Packaging: Key Considerations and Best Practices
Implementing child-resistant and senior-friendly blister packaging is essential for pharmacies to enhance safety and accessibility. Such packaging significantly reduces the risk of accidental poisoning among children by making it difficult for them to open, while remaining easy for seniors to use.
Innovaderm Research Rebrands as Indero | a Dual-Focus CRO
Indero is a dual-focus CRO for dermatology and rheumatology, with over 25 years of experience in clinical research and trial delivery.
Reflow Medical Expands Global Reach with New European Subsidiary in Landsberg am Lech, Germany
Isa Rizk, Co-Founder and CEO of Reflow Medical. “This presence allows us to better address the needs of international markets by providing direct sales solutions and forming key distribution collaborations. Our goal is to deliver breakthrough technologies that support physicians and improve patient outcomes worldwide.”
Clinical Trials
Neogap Therapeutics Reports First Patients Treated in Neogap Personalized Immunotherapy Trial
“We are delighted to have treated the first patients – this is a significant milestone in our clinical trial and our mission to develop curative treatments for critically ill cancer patients. We have an outstanding trial team and look forward to the upcoming results,” says Samuel Svensson, CEO of Neogap Therapeutics.
50% of Older Adults to Rely on Wearables for Life-Saving Alerts by 2034, ScienceSoft Predicts
The focal point of the study is the growing role of machine learning in wearables. Peer-reviewed research from PubMed, MDPI, ScienceDirect, and other leading sources for scientific and medical research proves that monitoring vital signs, such as heart rate, can support the early detection of health risks and potentially reduce reliance on traditional in-person medical examinations.
SamanTree Medical Highlights Research Showing 67% Reduction in Reoperation Rates for Breast-Conserving Surgery at the 2024 SABCS
“These outstanding results underscore the potential of the Histolog Scanner to enhance oncologic surgical outcomes significantly,” said Olivier Delporte, CEO of SamanTree Medical. “By enabling real-time, high-resolution tissue microstructure assessments during BCS, our technology addresses a critical unmet need, reducing reoperation rates and improving patient outcomes.
Biotechnology News
AION Labs, In Continued Partnership with BioMed X, Launches 2025 Global Call for Applications: Generative AI for Novel Target Combinations
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AION Labs Announces 2025 Global Call for AI Applications
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AION Labs partners with BioMed X to launch an AI-driven platform for innovative medical device applications in 2025.
Wren Laboratories Announces Discontinuation of NETest 1.0 in Favor of Advanced NETest 2.0
“Clinicians need a reliable, data-driven tool to make informed treatment decisions,” added Dr. Mark Kidd, Laboratory Director at Wren Laboratories. “With NETest 2.0, we’ve significantly enhanced diagnostic precision, allowing for improved patient surveillance and better treatment outcomes.”
Krystal Biotech Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for VYJUVEK® for the Treatment of Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
“The CHMP’s recommendation for approval of VYJUVEK is an exciting step towards our goal of delivering the first ever corrective therapy to DEB patients across Europe,” said Suma Krishnan, President of Research and Development at Krystal Biotech. “The CHMP’s support for a broad label, including treatment of patients from birth and the option of patient or caregiver administration at home, are also fantastic outcomes for the DEB patients we aim to serve, broadening access and reducing barriers to starting on and staying on therapy.”
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Skin May Become the First Organ to Fulfill the Promise of Regenerative Medicine | By Dr. Ned Swanson – President & Chief Medical Officer of PolarityBio
The field of regenerative medicine may be on the cusp of an evolution, and due to the unique attributes of skin and wounds, the largest organ in the body may be emerging as a leader
Pinpointing the Invisible Source of Chronic Low Back Pain | By Brent Ness, CEO of Aclarion
Intense chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a global epidemic that plagues over 266 million people worldwide – we are not referring to the kind of sore back that you have after a long flight or weekend sleeping on your friend’s sofa, but rather the grinding, “drops you to your knees” pain that prevents you from going to work or school
Bioactive Precontoured Wedges: Redefining Deformity Correction in Foot & Ankle Surgery | By Scott Day, Vice President of Global Marketing & Business Development, NovaBone
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Samsung Ventures Among Top Investors Backing AI Imaging Acquisition Market Leader Subtle Medical – Bringing Total Series B to Over $30 Million
The funds will primarily support accelerating US and global sales initiatives and expediting the launch of new AI-driven products notes Subtle Medical.
Novo Holdings Leads $105 Mil Financing of Magenta Medical | To Support FDA Approval for World’s Smallest Heart Pump
Novo Holdings reports the funds will be used to advance Magenta’s US clinical programs to support the FDA’s approval of the Elevate™ System, the world’s smallest heart pump.
Ora Announces Strategic Investment from The Vistria Group to Propel Global Growth, Enhance Customer Experience in Ophthalmic Research
With this investment, The Vistria Group will support Ora as the globally preferred clinical research partner of ophthalmic innovators. It also marks The Vistria Group’s commitment to further supporting cutting-edge therapies and advancing diversity in specialized clinical research. Ora is the seventh company in The Vistria Group’s pharma services portfolio and underscores the firm’s continued focus on life sciences.
Hanger Ventures Announces Inaugural Investment
“We are thrilled to make our inaugural investment in Bionic Power,” shared James Campbell, Ph.D., Hanger Ventures President and Hanger, Inc. Chief Clinical Officer. “We look forward to contributing clinical research, along with technical and commercial expertise, to bring innovative solutions to the market that have the potential to meet an unmet clinical need and improve the quality of life for individuals with mobility challenges.”
Market Reports
Advancements in Imaging
MediView Announces Study Results Demonstrating High Registration and Targeting Accuracy of Augmented Reality-Based Navigational Guidance System
MediView notes the system, which has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is currently in clinical use, is intended to be used adjunctively for minimally invasive ultrasound guided needle-based procedures for soft tissue and bone.
Philips Launches New AI-enabled CT 5300 at #ECR2024
The new CT 5300 system is already installed at several European hospitals and has been well-received. “CT 5300 offers CT imaging from head to toe, combined with high-end functionality such as coronary angiography, delivering an extremely broad spectrum of applications, helping us to better manage increased volumes of patients,” said Dr. Hilmar Kühl, Head of Radiology at St. Bernhard-Hospital Kamp-Lintfort, Germany. “With this latest system from Philips, we see an improvement in image quality with Precise Imaging, and for the first time, we can now visualize cardiac anatomy by using Precise Cardiac nearly artifact-free, which is very valuable to help improve cardiac care for our patients.”
Philips Launches New Azurion Neuro Biplane System at ECR2024
“Working closely with leading interventionists, we designed the latest Azurion neuro biplane to meet their requirements of superior patient care, optimized angio suite performance, and efficient return on investment. Together, I am confident we can continue to reduce the impact of stroke, helping more patients to recover faster and reducing long-term impact on their health,” said Mark Stoffels, Business Leader of Image Guided Therapy Systems at Philips.
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5 Pieces of Medical Equipment Every Assisted Living Home Should Have
One of the biggest benefits of opting to have a loved one cared for in an assisted living facility is that you’re ensuring they receive better medical support than you’d be able to provide in the event of an emergency.
Fortified and Efficient: Maximizing Security Measures
Digital systems contain sensitive information, ranging from confidential business plans to private customer details, making security an essential requirement. However, excessive protections that impede legitimate usage also impair productivity, highlighting the need to balance robust barriers against unauthorized access with convenient workflows for sanctioned personnel. The most effective security measures fuse fortification against external and internal threats with efficiency for operational objectives and authorized workflows.
Incentives for Practitioners with Medicare and Medicaid Patients
Value-based programs provide financial incentives to healthcare practitioners providing care to Medicare and Medicaid patients. What Is a Value-Based Care Model? Value-based care models encourage
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What to Look for When Choosing an Online MSN Program
If you’re a nurse seeking career advancement, a master’s degree in nursing can offer specialized skills and training. Earning a master’s in nursing can lead
Linda D Scott Assumes Presidency of the American Academy of Nursing
Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FAAN, started her term as President of the American Academy of Nursing (Academy) at the organization’s annual business
Trish Shucoski Named BayCare’s Incoming Chief Nurse Executive
Trish Shucoski currently serves as BayCare’s vice president of customer access and operational excellence.
