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Conformal Medical Strengthens Intellectual Property Portfolio with Issuance of Additional Patents
The company holds 29 issued patents worldwide, covering key structural innovations in Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) technology, including implant design and conformability features.
Kontakt.io Launches Temperature Monitoring Solution for Critical Healthcare Supplies
Cloud-based solution monitors temperature and humidity of refrigerators and regulated rooms with real-time alerts to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medications and biologicals
Ethris Signs Strategic Collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific to Provide Access to mRNA Technology Platforms
Partnership further validates Ethris’ novel technology platform based on stabilized non-immunogenic mRNA, which overcomes the innate instability and immunity of mRNA.
InspireMD Announces CE Mark Approval for CGuard ® Prime Embolic Prevention System (EPS) Under European MDR for the Prevention of Stroke
CGuard® Prime was developed incorporating extensive user feedback and optimizes deliverability and deployment of the proven CGuard stent.
Clinical Trials
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.
New Data From SonarMD Finds that Anxiety Increases Risks for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Flares and Disease Severity
“These findings demonstrate that mental health factors like anxiety play a critical role in the clinical course of IBD,” said Beth Houck, CEO, SonarMD “By identifying and addressing psychological contributors, we can refine value-based care models to better support patients with chronic digestive diseases. Integrated care models that incorporate mental health screening and interventions should be considered a standard for high-quality IBD care.”
Biotechnology News
Mainz Biomed and Liquid Biosciences Make Groundbreaking Discovery of mRNA Biomarkers for Blood Based Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
Guido Baechler, CEO of Mainz Biomed: “Securing the exclusive rights to license this portfolio of novel biomarkers is a major milestone and extension of our previously announced PancAlert program. It provides us with an extraordinary opportunity in the early detection and diagnosis of one of the most challenging cancers to treat. We believe that this achievement marks a paradigm shift in how we can detect pancreatic cancer.”
Medigene Submits Patent for Unique NK-Specific TCR Construct with European Patent Office
“This innovative approach supports our strategy to apply Medigene’s 3S TCRs into new TCR-guided modalities, such as TCR-TCEs and now TCR-NKs, to create additional value for both patients and our shareholders,” said Selwyn Ho, CEO of Medigene. “Expanding our TCR-guided therapies to include NK cells aligns with our commitment to developing off-the-shelf, highly specific, and effective immunotherapies for cancer treatment.”
COEPTIS’ NexGenAI Affiliates Partners with NUBURU Network to Drive Innovation in AI and Robotics as Part of its Transformation Plan
Dave Mehalick, CEO of COEPTIS stated, “Partnering with NUBURU marks a significant step in COEPTIS’ journey toward pioneering innovative technology solutions. By harnessing the power of NexGen’s AI-driven capabilities, we are poised to not only enhance our own operational efficiencies but also redefine how businesses engage with their clients in the rapidly evolving defense and security landscape. This collaboration underscores our commitment to fostering growth through advanced technological integrations.”
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5 Trends Shaping the IPO Market: Health to Fintech in 2025 | By Jack Horton
Jack Horton is a market analyst and tech industry researcher specializing in global IPO trends, emerging fintech ecosystems, and digital health innovation
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
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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.”
Novocuff Raises $26 Million in Oversubscribed Series A Funding to Advance Technology Aimed at Reducing Preterm Births
“We are thrilled to have the support of a strong and mission-aligned group of investors as we enter this exciting next phase of clinical development,” said Amelia “Amy” Degenkolb, CEO & Co-founder of Novocuff. “This funding catalyzes our ability to deliver a solution to a healthcare need for women, and their families and healthcare providers.”
Digestiva Closes $18.4 million Series A Financing
Digestiva reports this significant milestone was led by Magdalena, a global leader in sugar cane processing, with participation from UC Investments, and existing investors The March Fund and Astanor. The company’s groundbreaking enzyme technology platform was initially discovered by co-founder Dr. Wilson Mak, in the lab of renowned UC Davis faculty member Dr. Justin Siegel, a global leader in enzyme discovery, development, and design.
Market Reports
Advancements in Imaging
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.
Philips LumiGuide, the “3D Human GPS System Powered by Light” | Paves the Way for Radiation-free Minimally-invasive Surgery
LumiGuide, powered by Fiber Optic RealShape (FORS) technology, enables doctors to navigate through blood vessels using light, instead of X- ray. “[It’s] one of the most exciting changes that we’ve seen with imaging certainly throughout my career,” said Andres Schanzer, Vascular Surgeon, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA, USA.
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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
How to Keep Your Medical Staff Safe in Your Practice
While providing care to your patients, your practice shouldn’t neglect the need to keep your medical staff safe as they perform their duties.
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Nurses Corner
Specializations in Nursing: What You Need to Know
The world of nursing is constantly evolving. This is not surprising, since nursing in some form has been around for centuries and exists in every
American Academy of Nursing Honors Exceptional Leaders with Annual Organizational Tributes
The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) will honor Eileen M. Sullivan-Marx, Representative Lauren Underwood, Kevin W. Sowers, Barbara Nichols, Jeri A. Milstead, and Winifred V. Quinn, with the organization’s prestigious annual awards during the 2023 Health Policy Conference, Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership, Policy, and Partnerships, being held October 5-7, 2023 in Washington, DC. Each awardee is being recognized for their invaluable contributions to improve care, advancing health equity, change health policy, and promote the nursing profession.
Things Nurses Can Do to Improve Their Well-being
As a nurse, you are dedicated to providing compassionate care for your patients—but what about yourself? Taking the time and effort to prioritize your well-being
