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Latest News and Developments
Cartessa Aesthetics and Classys Introduce QUADESSY, a Faster, Safer and More Versatile Microneedling Radiofrequency Platform
Quadessy delivers multi-layer skin remodeling through a unique tip and dual-depth design
Medtronic and Merit Medical Systems enter into agreement to offer new, FDA-cleared ViaVerte™ system, a basivertebral nerve ablation treatment for chronic vertebrogenic lower-back pain
Medtronic's latest partnership with Merit Medical Systems introduces the groundbreaking ViaVerte™ BVNA system—an innovative solution for chronic vertebrogenic pain
Clinical Trials
Complement Therapeutics Announces First Patient Dosed with CTx001 in the Phase I/II Opti-GAIN Study for Geographic Atrophy Secondary to AMD
First patient dosed in Opti-GAIN, a first-in-human Phase I/II clinical trial of CTx001 in Geographic Atrophy secondary to AMD
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
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
Vygon acquires Stiletto® and its SlipStream™ technology from Avia Vascular
Acquisition of new generation extended-dwell catheter and patented insertion system strengthens Vygon’s vascular access leadership and accelerates US expansion
February 10, 2026
Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire Penumbra, Inc.
Acquisition to expand Boston Scientific’s cardiovascular portfolio and further address increasing prevalence of vascular diseases
January 15, 2026
PathoQuest, a Kurma Partners portfolio company, announces a definitive agreement to be acquired by Charles River Laboratories
PathoQuest was built and supported by Kurma Partners and the Pasteur Institute and based on the groundbreaking work of Prof. Marc Eloit
January 12, 2026
Philips agrees to acquire SpectraWAVE Inc., advancing next-generation coronary intravascular imaging and physiological assessment with AI
Philips offers one of the most comprehensive image-guided therapy portfolios in the industry, providing solutions for visual guidance during minimally invasive procedures and image-guided therapy devices designed to enhance procedural efficiency and improve patient outcomes
December 15, 2025
Funding
Thrombolex Secures $50M Series A Financing to Advance Endovascular Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism and Venous Thrombus
March 16, 2026
The financing significantly strengthens the company’s capital position as it expands U.S. commercial infrastructure and advances clinical evidence generation across its endovascular catheter platform.
Wellpoint Invests More Than $2 Million to Strengthen Community-Based Care Across Arizona
March 16, 2026
Investments support seniors, people with disabilities, family caregivers, and the direct care workforce statewide
Industry Expert Bylines
How an Intelligent QR Architecture and GS1 Digital Links Can Improve Medical Device Recall Workflows
February 20, 2026
By Ravi Pratap Maddimsetty, co-founder and CTO of Uniqode, responsible for all technology strategy, product innovation and engineering execution
HTM’s next frontier: AI, intelligent operations, and tech-driven resilience in 2026 | By Neil de Crescenzo, Chief Executive Officer at TRIMEDX
February 4, 2026
In this ever-changing healthcare landscape, prioritizing data-driven decision-making and proactively adopting advanced technologies will position health systems to achieve lasting success in 2026 and the years ahead
Digital Pathology Reaches an Inflection Point as AI Targets Workflow Gaps | By Yair Rivenson, PhD Founder and CEO, Pictor Labs
December 3, 2025
Laboratories face mounting pressure to modernize imaging, preserve tissue, and reduce sequencing failures as adoption continues to move at a glacial pace
FDA Medical Device Updates
Market Reports
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
Airiver Medical Granted FDA’s Breakthrough Device Designation for Pulmonary Drug Coated Balloon to Treat Central Airway Stenosis; First Patient Treated in Clinical Trial
Designation may provide U.S. patients faster access to groundbreaking technology
March 4, 2026
February 4, 2026
Executives
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
Philips proposes new appointment and re-appointments to its Supervisory Board and CEO re-appointment
The Supervisory Board will submit to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders 2026 a proposal to appoint John DeFord (American, 1962) as a new member of the Supervisory Board.
March 23, 2026
Advancements In Imaging
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
PreciseOnco research consortium awarded EUR 14.9 million IHI grant to drive breakthroughs in precision cancer treatment
Co-funded by the EU’s Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), the Philips-coordinated research consortium will combine advanced medical imaging, robotic guidance technologies, and AI to standardize and enhance the precision of minimally invasive cancer treatments
February 3, 2026
New Peer-Reviewed Study Validates AISAP’s AI Ability to Detect Major Heart Disease from a Single Ultrasound View
Retrospective Analysis of Over 120,000 Echocardiographic Studies Provides Clinical Evidence of Diagnostic Accuracy for Heart Failure and Valvular Disease
February 3, 2026
Hospitals In the News
Children’s Minnesota Unveils Region’s First Dedicated Pediatric Neurointerventional Angiography Suite to Treat Stroke Patients
The new suite brings advanced treatment options to pediatric patients with various types of strokes, including blood vessel malformations causing bleeding in the brain, as well as blood clots
March 4, 2026
Good Samaritan Medical Center Successfully Performs Focal Cryoablation for Prostate Cancer Using Advanced KOELIS Trinity® Fusion and Varian Cryoablation Technology
Good Sam and Dr. Jue are the only hospital and surgeon from Orlando through Miami to perform the surgery
February 11, 2026
Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet Performs One of the World’s First TAVR-in-TAVR-in SAVR with Bioprosthetic Valve Fracture in 78-Year-Old
The advanced transcatheter intervention was undertaken to treat a repeatedly failing heart valve in a patient with a long and challenging history of aortic valve disease
February 3, 2026
Non-Profit News
ACC Announces Inaugural Fellow for the Thad and Gerry Waites Rural Cardiovascular Research Fellowship
The new award provides up to $70,000 in funding to a Fellow-in-Training or an early-career cardiologist
February 18, 2026
AAOS Establishes Orthobiologics Registry to Advance Evidence-Based Orthobiologics Research
Pilot program addresses critical evidence gap in emerging regenerative medicine treatments for 32.5 million Americans with knee osteoarthritis
December 5, 2025
In 2026, Surging Health Care Costs To Shape Employer Health, Well-being Strategies, Says Business Group on Health’s ‘Trends to Watch’
Recommended employer actions include need for disruption, heightened scrutiny of vendor partners, sharper focus on preventive care and chronic condition management
December 3, 2025
Healthcare: Understanding the Business Side of the Industry and Its Implications
Healthcare Interoperability vs Health Information Exchange (HIE): What’s the Difference in Practice
Health information exchange and healthcare interoperability are related but not interchangeable. One focuses on moving data across boundaries. The other ensures that data can be used meaningfully inside systems.
March 16, 2026
Revolutionizing Production Efficiency with a Carton Packaging Machine
The Magic of Automation: How Carton Packaging Machines Transform Production Lines
Unleashing Speed: The Impact of Carton Packaging on Production Rates
March 4, 2026
The Staffing Problem That Starts Before Anyone Quits
The staffing challenges facing healthcare will not disappear
March 3, 2026
How to solve the registered nurse shortage in 2026
This article explains steps to take to solve our 2026 registered nurse shortage
March 1, 2026
Healthcare Careers
Nurses Corner
October 2, 2025
