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Medical Device Industry News: Latest Developments, Breakthroughs, and Future Outlook

Clinical Trials

Lucid Diagnostics Announces Publication of Analytical Validation Study of EsoGuard® for Early Detection of Esophageal Precancer and Cancer

“This analytical validation study strongly complements EsoGuard’s extensive peer-reviewed, published clinical validity and clinical utility evidence base,” said Suman Verma, M.D., PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at Lucid Diagnostics. “The results demonstrate very robust analytical performance of the EsoGuard assay performed in our CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited, NY State-approved commercial laboratory.”

Biotechnology News

Intensity Therapeutics Presents INT230-6 Phase 1/2 Data in Sarcoma and an Overview of its Ongoing Global Randomized Phase 3 Sarcoma Trial (“INVINCIBLE-3 Study”) in a Late-Breaking Session at the 2024 Annual Connective Tissue Oncology Society Meeting (CTOS)

Phase 1/2 data showed a median overall survival (“mOS”) of 21.3 months versus a synthetic control of 6.7 months, an increase in T-cell activation, and favorable safety profile for patients receiving INT230-6 alone notes Intensity Therapeutics.

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Cost Burdens in American Health Systems

Finding Hidden Cost Burdens in American Health Systems | By Jim McCoy, President of Clinical Asset Management, TRIMEDX

Health systems continue to face ongoing pressures to reduce costs while maintaining quality patient care. With the average operating margin for hospitals at 0.84%, health systems are searching for ways to more effectively manage operating and capital budgets. However, gaps in data often hinder health systems by hiding cost burdens throughout the organization. These hidden costs limit health systems to finding one-time-savings without lasting relief from industry-wide pressures.

HIPAA and Data Protection in Healthcare

HIPAA and Data Protection in Healthcare | By: David Stonehill, CTO, NetLib Security

Healthcare organizations face many challenges: they must protect patient privacy, deliver quality care, and meet strict regulations. These organizations, which include medical device manufacturers, are trusted to safeguard incredibly sensitive information, a task that carries immense responsibility. Read on to learn what this industry expert has to say.

Executives on the Move

Medtronic Appoints Thierry Piéton as Chief Financial Officer

Thierry Piéton will be responsible for leading the Medtronic global finance organization and key supporting functions, including Treasury, Controller, Tax, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Corporate Strategy, and Business Development.

Chris Freeman Appointed Strategic Advisor at Cyted Health

“The expertise Chris Freeman brings in leading large-scale commercialization strategies is unparalleled,” said Dr Marcel Gehrung, Cyted Health’s CEO and Co-Founder. “Cyted Health’s transformative technology is already modernising diagnostic pathways across the UK. Chris’ insights will be instrumental as we pursue significant opportunities ahead of us in the US and globally.”

FDA Medical Device Updates

Comprehensive Insights into Medical Device & Biotechnology Company Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding

Sensorion Announces a €15 Million Financing, Extending Cash Runway Until the End of 2025

Nawal Ouzren, Sensorion’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are thrilled to announce another successful capital raise, securing an additional EUR 15 million to accommodate interest expressed by certain existing investors. This builds on the earlier EUR 50 million financing announced in February 2024, adding up to a total of EUR 100 million raised in less than 9 months. With this new financing, we are well-positioned to accelerate our gene therapy programs, including the progression of SENS-501 through its Phase 1/2 clinical study, Audiogene, and the advancement of our second program, GJB2-GT, towards Clinical Trial Applications submission in H1 2025. The capital increase enables the Company to finance its activities until the end of 2025. We remain deeply thankful for the ongoing support of our shareholders and partners as we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by hearing loss disorders.”

Market Reports

Advancements In Imaging

Lunit’s AI-Powered Mammography Analysis Solution Achieves Comparable Diagnostic Performance with Human Readers

“This first study to apply the Personal Performance in Mammographic Screening (PERFORMS) scheme to AI algorithms marks a remarkable achievement, showcasing our AI’s ability to match human performance in detecting breast cancer. It offers hope to patients worldwide and underscores AI’s potential to enhance cancer detection and treatment outcomes,” said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit.

PENTERO Platform

ZEISS Reimagined the Iconic PENTERO Platform for Today’s Digital Age

“The iconic ZEISS PENTERO platform is one of the most widely used surgical microscopes around the world with more than 20 million surgical procedures to date. With the surgeons’ constantly evolving discipline-specific challenges in mind, ZEISS now reimagined it for today’s digital age to support them in elevating the microsurgical interventions to yet another level,” says Magnus Reibenspiess, Head of Strategic Business Unit Microsurgery, ZEISS Medical Technology.

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

Private Practice Management

Streamlining Private Practice Management in the Digital Age

The healthcare field is changing fast. Many hospitals and companies are buying up about 14,000 independent practices in 2021. To compete as a private practice, it’s crucial to use technology. Things like virtual care platforms can make medical tasks easier. By using these, private practices can focus on providing excellent patient care.

10 Key Vulnerabilities in the Global Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

The global pharmaceutical supply chain, while essential for modern commerce and interconnected economies, is riddled with vulnerabilities that can disrupt the flow of goods and services, leading to economic instability and potential crises. These vulnerabilities have been highlighted by various events in recent years, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Here are 10 key vulnerabilities of the global supply chain

Healthcare Careers

Nurses Corner

Nursing Shortage

Is There Still a Nursing Shortage?

The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to healthcare workers in America. As a result of this exposure, the nursing shortage, which started in 2012 and

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