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- Aptiva Medical Acquires VeraMed Health
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Medical Device Industry News: Latest Developments, Breakthroughs, and Future Outlook
Project Uses AI to Develop an Innovative System for Diagnosing and Rehabilitating Joint Conditions
This tool offers comprehensive monitoring of musculoskeletal disease progression in each patient, enabling more effective medical and rehabilitation interventions while reducing economic impact. The KINESSENSOR project, funded by IVACE+i and the ERDF, facilitates personalized treatments, thereby improving their effectiveness.
NanoHive Medical Sublicenses DirectSync’s Piezoelectric Patents to Explore Development of Hive™ Soft Titanium® 3D Printed Spine Interbody Fusion “Smart Implant”
NanoHive’s Soft Titanium® technology is the ideal interbody fusion implant to deliver a sensor with data collection and bone stimulation capability. The company is excited about the prospect of leading the way with the development of a technological leap in the interbody fusion device category.
Solventum Launches Preassembled, See-through VH2O2 Test Pack for Low-temp Medical Instrument Sterilization
The ready-to-use test integrates two previously FDA-cleared indicators – a biological indicator for confirming microbial neutralization and a chemical indicator for verifying proper sterilizer function – into a single-use test pack with a transparent container.
Eye’ on Health: AI Detects Dizziness and Balance Disorders Remotely
Discover how AI enhances remote diagnosis of dizziness and balance disorders, transforming patient care and clinical assessments.
Clinical Trials
Ceryx Medical Initiates First-In-Human Study of the Cysoni™ RSA Pacemaker
Ceryx Medical notes the RSA-Pace study will enroll up to 60 patients at centers in the UK, New Zealand and Australia.
Anocca Announces Submission of Clinical Trial Application for Multi-asset Trial VIDAR-1 in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Hugh Salter, Chief Scientific Officer at Anocca, elaborated, “KRAS is an immensely important target in many cancer types, but has to date been challenging to address. KRAS mutations are a hallmark of PDAC, which is among the most difficult to treat cancers, and we believe TCR-T cell therapies and, in particular, our VIDAR-1 assets can be effective in addressing this target and providing a new solution in an indication with high unmet medical need.”
Enterprise Therapeutics Publishes on Medicinal Chemistry of ETD001 | A Novel Inhaled ENaC Blocker for Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis
The paper describes the medicinal chemistry optimisation of a new series of ENaC blockers, resulting in the invention of ETD001, Enterprise’s lead asset, a potential new inhaled treatment for cystic fibrosis notes Enterprise Therapeutics.
Biotechnology News
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.”
Fosun Pharma Received NMPA Approval for Wan Ti Le | (Tenapanor Hydrochloride Tablets)
As the world’s first and currently only approved phosphate absorption inhibitor, Tenapanor Hydrochloride Tablets has been officially approved in China, ushering in a new era of multi-mechanism synergistic phosphate control and offering new hope for patients with hyperphosphatemia on hemodialysis in China.
EPO Grants Key CRISPR Patent to ERS Genomics CVC Portfolio
John E Milad, CEO of ERS Genomics, said: “The EPO’s decision to grant EP 4 289 948 with broad claims reinforces CVC’s leadership position in CRISPR IP in Europe and validates our strategic decision to self-revoke two legacy CRISPR/Cas9 patents. This decision provides our 150+ licensees with greater confidence in their rights, while maintaining CVC’s established patent leadership in Europe.”
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How Nefab’s Sustainable Packaging and Logistics Solutions Revolutionize the Healthcare Equipment Industry Supply Chain | By Lise-Anais Swiegot, Global Healthcare Segment Director with the Nefab Group
For over 75 years, Nefab has been a global industrial packaging provider, delivering tailored transportation and logistics solutions to customers in 38 countries. Originating from Sweden, Nefab has expanded to employ over 4,700 individuals, including more than 250 engineers worldwide.
Medical Grade, Premium Standing Solutions Drastically Improve Employee Comfort, Support, Productivity and Morale While Reducing Fatigue, Stress and Ailments | By Amy Hester, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN, Chairwoman and CEO, HD Nursing, & Daniel Bouzide, Founder and President, WellnessMats
A significant review found that a staggering 77.2% of nurses experience Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders within a year. This high incidence rate highlights the physical strain of nursing duties, which often include extended periods of standing, and underscores the need for effective interventions.
How Health Systems Can Gain Valuable Insights and Cost Savings Through a Comprehensive Clinical Asset Management Evaluation | By Kristi McDermott, chief operating officer, TRIMEDX
A clinical asset management evaluation will provide executives with valuable insights and recommendations, empowering them to enhance the organization’s long-term effectiveness, safety, and cost-efficiency. Read what our expert has to say.
Executives on the Move
Kristen Cardillo Takes Charge as Senior VP Chief Communications Officer at Zimmer Biomet
Kristen Cardillo will join the Company on March 10, 2025, to lead Zimmer Biomet’s global communications strategy, enhancing engagement with key stakeholders and amplifying the Company’s position as a leader in MedTech.
Jupiter Endovascular Appoints Fred Ong as CFO
Fred Ong brings more than 30 years of experience in building and growing venture capital-backed healthcare technology companies to his role at Jupiter Endovascular, including playing key roles in fundraising, corporate strategy, operational growth, revenue scale, and M&A exits.
Tom Arnold Appointed CEO of ViCentra
Tom Arnold brings almost 25 years of extensive leadership experience in diabetes and medical technology and has a strong track record in spearheading commercialization initiatives, business strategy, and product launches for leading medical device companies. He has held key leadership roles at Medtronic, PROCEPT BioRobotics, Boston Scientific, and Sorin Group.
FDA Medical Device Updates
Comprehensive Insights into Medical Device & Biotechnology Company Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding
Spotlight Medical Secures €6.2M in Seed Funding to Enhance Cancer Treatment Strategies with AI-Powered Prognosis Tests
This funding will enable Spotlight Medical to bring its first prognosis test to the clinic, marking a significant milestone in the commercialization of AI-based solutions for cancer treatment. By leveraging decades of patient treatment data, Spotlight Medical aims to ensure that no patient is over or undertreated, ultimately improving cancer outcomes.
Teknova Announces $15.4 Million Private Placement
eknova currently intends to use the net proceeds from the private placement for general corporate purposes.
VenoStent Completes $20 Million Series A with $4 Million Investment from Norwest Venture Partners
VenoStent builds on Momentum with New $3.6 Million NIH SBIR Grant to fund U.S. clinical trial of breakthrough medical device showing promise in improving dialysis patient outcomes.
Qure.ai Reports Strategic Investment by Merck Global Health Innovation Fund to Boost Innovation of Healthcare AI
Prashant Warier, Co-founder and CEO of Qure.ai, “This strategic investment in Qure.ai from the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund will enable us to expedite our work in foundation models and expand the reach of our AI both geographically and demographically.”
Market Reports
Advancements In Imaging
AI Innovation for Automated Detection and Classification of Osteoporotic Fractures of the Spine in CT Scans | ImageBiopsy Lab launches IB Lab FLAMINGO
“Our partnership with UCB highlights the potential of leveraging AI for improving care for many diseases, including osteoporosis” explains Richard Ljuhar, CEO at ImageBiopsy Lab.
Research from Philips and Vanderbilt | Shows How Decarbonizing Healthcare Also Helps to Reduce Cost
Philips and Vanderbilt assessed 13 diagnostic imaging devices including MR, CT, ultrasound and X-ray, which account for an estimated 12,000 patient scans per month and found that, over a period of 10 years, they emit the CO₂ equivalent of approximately 1,000 gas cars driven for one year.
United Imaging Healthcare – Manufacturer of High Quality Medical Equipment
Advanced molecular imaging, magnetic resonance, computed tomography and digital radiography technologies from market leader United Imaging Healthcare are breaking new ground in medicine and helping to improve the quality of patient care around the world.
Hospitals In the News
Medical Device and Biotechnology Executives: Innovative Professionals on the Move and Making Waves in the Industry
Non-Profit News
Healthcare: Understanding the Business Side of the Industry and Its Implications
The Role of Real-World Evidence in Economic Modeling
This discusses the essence of real-world data, and its growing importance in modern economic modeling.
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
Healthcare Careers
What Does A Career In Public Health Look Like?
With the recent spread of COVID-19, a pandemic that has slowed down the world economy and resulted in thousands of hospitalizations, public health is more
Want a Career in Mental Health Care? Here are Your Options
Mental health is a critical component of overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked. It is estimated that one in five people in Australia, will
Tips to Advance in Your Healthcare Career
Today, many healthcare organizations expect students to focus on their own careers, so if you want to see growth, you may find you need to
Nurses Corner
8 Reasons To Choose a Career In Nursing
If you are looking for a rewarding career that allows you to make a real difference in people’s lives, consider nursing. A report projects that
Crack the Code to Nursing Success in the UK: 6 Genius Tips for Job Seekers
Are you a nursing professional looking to kickstart your career in the United Kingdom? As a highly respected profession, nursing offers a wide range of
Various Job Opportunities You Can Explore When Entering Nursing
Registered Nurses (RNs) help doctors diagnose, treat, and provide medical care for patients in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings. Nurse Anesthetists
