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Medical Device Industry News: Latest Developments, Breakthroughs, and Future Outlook
How Technology Enhances Workplace Safety in the Healthcare Industry
Medical professionals are five times more likely to experience violence than employees in other industries. The most common victims are nurses and physicians working in high-stress environments such as hospitals and emergency rooms. But the problem isn’t constrained to hospital settings. It happens in doctors’ offices, maternity units, and long-term care facilities.
Hello Heart Unveils Connected Pill Box to Radically Improve Medication Adherence
Hello Heart Pill Box reminds people when to take their medications with built-in light indicators; seamlessly syncs with the Hello Heart app for easy heart health management.
Dräger Reports US availability of next- generation Polaris® OR lights
Innovations in surgical light technology can help ORs advance surgical precision, simplify workflow, and increase patient safety notes Dräger.
SimX and Elevate Healthcare Unite to Launch Next-Gen Healthcare Simulation Solutions
SimX, the leader in virtual reality (VR) healthcare training, and Elevate Healthcare, formerly CAE Healthcare, a global leader in simulation-based education, are proud to announce
Clinical Trials
Blood Filtration Offers Hope in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
In a groundbreaking advancement of a novel cancer treatment, researchers have successfully deployed Seraph® 100 blood filtration media to demonstrate removal of Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) from the blood of patients suffering from advanced pancreatic cancer.
Mabwell Receives NMPA Approval for Clinical Trial of Novel Nectin-4 Targeting ADC in TNBC
The study includes two cohorts: Cohort A will enroll patients with locally advanced or metastatic TNBC who have previously received taxane/anthracycline-based chemotherapy and topoisomerase inhibitor based antibody-drug conjugate treatment, and will receive 9MW2821 monotherapy; Cohort B will enroll patients with locally advanced or metastatic TNBC who have not previously received systemic therapy, and will receive a combination treatment of 9MW2821 and a PD-1 inhibitor reports Mabwell.
Phage-Derived Enzyme Targets E. faecalis Biofilms to Mitigate Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease
In a recent study published in the journal Nature, our researchers have identified a bacteriophage-derived enzyme called endolysin that targets Enterococcus faecalis biofilms. This discovery offers a promising new approach to mitigating acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) in patients undergoing stem cell transplantation. The enzyme’s ability to specifically target harmful bacteria without affecting beneficial ones could revolutionize treatments for aGVHD.
Biotechnology News
At Pack Expo, Schreiner MediPharm Will Showcase New RFID Labels with Digital Seal Function
Also at Pack Expo, Schreiner MediPharm will highlight recently introduced label solutions for applications with sensitive APIs, as well as its latest sustainability-minded product solutions.
Yourgene Health and Genetix Launch First Local Non-invasive Prenatal Testing Service in Colombia
Lyn Rees, Executive Director, Yourgene Health, said: “We are thrilled to support Genetix by enabling them to deliver an advanced prenatal screening solution locally to the pregnant mothers in Colombia. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with their pioneering team.
PureTech – Invented KarXT Receives U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approval for the Treatment of Schizophrenia in Adults
Milestone triggers payments to PureTech totaling $29 million under agreements with Royalty Pharma and PureTech’s Founded Entity, Karuna Therapeutics, which was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb in March 2024, and unlocks potential future payments related to additional milestones and royalties
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Digital Pathology Reaches an Inflection Point as AI Targets Workflow Gaps | By Yair Rivenson, PhD Founder and CEO, Pictor Labs
Laboratories face mounting pressure to modernize imaging, preserve tissue, and reduce sequencing failures as adoption continues to move at a glacial pace
FIZE Medical Launches 5,000-Patient Retrospective Study to Further Establish the benefits of using FIZE kUO in managing ICU patients’ Hemodynamic status
By continuously capturing renal function patterns, the study aims to demonstrate how FIZE kUO® can provide data for early signs of instability that are often missed by intermittent measurements
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
FDA Medical Device Updates
Comprehensive Insights into Medical Device & Biotechnology Company Mergers, Acquisitions & Funding
Ultrahuman Raises $35mn | To Accelerate Growth and Research in the Health Monitoring Space
The series B funding round saw participation from venture capital firms Blume Ventures, Steadview Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, Alpha Wave and Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal. Ultrahuman will deploy the funds towards building further manufacturing capacity and deeper research in the health tracking space notes Ultrahuman.
Bone Health Technologies Raises $5M to Launch Bone Density Wearable
Bone Health Technologies Bone Health Technologies (BHT), a health technology innovator developing breakthrough non-invasive solutions for bone health, today announced the company has raised a
Nektar Therapeutics Announces $30 Million Private Placement Financing with TCGX
Howard Robin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nektar Therapeutics: “We are pleased to bring on TCGX as a new high-quality, long-term investor in Nektar as we advance rezpegaldesleukin through our Phase 2b studies in atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata. We are on track to report topline data from these studies in the first half of 2025, which will represent significant inflection points for Nektar. Today’s financing further bolsters our financial position and extends the company’s cash runway well into the third quarter of 2026.”
MMI Raises $110 Million in Series C Financing
MMI notes the funds will support commercialization of the Symani® Surgical System in high-growth markets and continued investment in studies that generate clinical evidence and enable indication expansion. Investments will also accelerate advanced technology capabilities and enable MMI to scale its operational capabilities globally.
Market Reports
Advancements in Imaging
Philips Integrates AI in Cardiac Ultrasound and Across Cardiac Care at ESC 2023
Integrating AI in cardiac ultrasound – Ultrasound is one of the most used imaging modalities as the first line of diagnosis for cardiac patients. A shortage of operators dealing with heavy workloads and growing numbers of complex cases continues to challenge health systems across the globe.
Maximizing Diagnostic Accuracy: How Digital Enhancement Tools are Transforming Medical Imaging
Explore how digital enhancement tools are revolutionizing medical imaging by improving the quality and clarity of visuals. Learn about the impact of these tools on diagnostic accuracy and the ethical considerations for their use in patient care.
Sectra Signs Enterprise Imaging Contract with One of the Larger Multi-Regional Healthcare Systems in the United States
Sectra will, as the sole imaging IT provider oversee and deliver the end-to-end infrastructure through a turnkey, fully managed SaaS agreement.
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
Adapting to the “New Normal”: Timur Yusufov Discusses Building Resilient Healthcare Services Post-Pandemic
Timur Yusufov explains the importance of developing resilient healthcare services post-pandemic and how this can be achieved with the right strategies and new technological advancements.
Maximizing Healthcare IT Consulting for Streamlined Operations
Some outside the information technology community fear that the increasing use of computers in healthcare will unnecessarily complicate patient care. However, it’s the goal of
The Secrets of Dental Office Upgrades: 6 Tips for a Thriving Practice
The dental industry has evolved significantly over the years, with advancements in technology, patient expectations, and the competitive landscape pushing dental practitioners to constantly improve
Impact of Technology on Medical Advancements
When technology and medicine come together, it means that in the future, diseases will be found early and treated more effectively. Care for patients is getting better and better because of this vital relationship.
Healthcare Careers
Nurses Corner
The Future of Nursing and How It Will Be Impacted by Technology
Nursing is evolving, but its future is secure for those who have the right professional training. Rather than worrying about whether or not their jobs will disappear as technology improves, nurses should make time to gain additional credentials, including information technology so that they can evolve with the profession.
The 3 Biggest Challenges in Travel Nursing – and How You Can Get Past Them
Being a travel nurse can be an exciting and rewarding career, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Understanding what these are
Why Continuing Nursing Education Matter
Continuing nursing education is a process for nurses who have already obtained a degree in nursing to keep up-to-date on their skills and knowledge. Nurses