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Summus Medical Laser | Launches Real-World Evidence Program

The RWE Program will expand Summus Laser’s Class IV Laser Therapy research to generate validated and statistically significant datasets that will be used to enhance patient care, outcomes, and to further product innovations.

April 17, 2024

Vivasure Medical Announces First Large Hole Venous Patient Treated with PerQseal Elite Vascular Closure System

The clinical Study will enroll up to 97 patients at up to 12 European investigational sites. Completion of the study is expected this year, and results will support CE mark and pre-market approval submissions reports Vivasure Medical.

April 15, 2024

RTsafe and ZAP Surgical Forge Strategic Partnership to Promote the Latest Advances in Cranial Radiosurgery

Evangelos Pappas, Founder of RTsafe, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to join forces with ZAP Surgical in this transformative endeavour. By harnessing the power of our advanced phantom technology, we aim to elevate the standard of care in cranial radiosurgery and to highlight the unparalleled value of the ZAP-X platform”.

April 10, 2024

Paragonix Technologies Announces Commercial Availability of the FDA-cleared BAROguard™ Donor Lung Preservation System Nationwide

First-of-its-kind, the novel BAROguard system combines clinically proven hypothermic preservation techniques alongside active airway management control to ensure that donor lungs maintain optimal conditions during transport for maximum protection. Equipped with built-in tracking and real-time reporting, the device provides surgeons and transplant teams with continuous data on the organ’s condition throughout transit.

April 4, 2024

Clinical Trials

Rapid Medical™’ Reports TIGERTRIEVER™ 13 Demonstrates Promising 90-Day Outcomes in DISTALS Trial, Reinforcing Pivotal Safety and Efficacy Findings

May 7, 2026

Full data presented at ESOC 2026 further strengthen the clinical evidence supporting TIGERTRIEVER™ 13 for the treatment of distal vessel occlusion stroke — a segment representing nearly half of all ischemic strokes

Breast Cancer Locator may transform breast surgery – new pivotal data | Reports Cairn Surgical

May 5, 2026

The technology is customized to each patient’s breast and tumor via 3D printing

Nectero Therapeutics Reports Two-Year Safety and Efficacy Data from First-in-Human Trial for Treatment of Small- to Medium-Sized Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

April 23, 2026

The results were presented at Charing Cross 2026 by Dr. Andrew Holden during a session on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) disease management

Biotechnology News

Mopec Group Introduces Cortex Systems to Advance Connected Pathology Workflows

This evolution formalizes Mopec Group's commitment to developing integrated, technology-driven solutions that enhance how pathology laboratories document, manage, and move through the diagnostic workflow

May 12, 2026

Lab Thread introduces Unified Lab Software Platform to streamline biological research

Connects scientific teams, data and workflows within a single, fully integrated digital lab management system

April 30, 2026

Building the Future of Biotechnology — UK Biotech Day 2026

UK Biotech Day 2026 is designed to spark meaningful conversations, high‑impact collaboration and actionable outcomes, and offers the attendees the opportunity to explore the latest trends across therapeutic innovation, manufacturing, healthtech integration, regulatory developments and investment dynamics.

April 27, 2026

Mergers & Acquisitions

Funding

EarliTec Dx Announces $19.5 Million Financing to Advance Autism Diagnosis and Treatment in Children as Young as 16 Months of Age

February 18, 2022

The EarliPoint® Evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder is an investigational device utilizing Dynamic Quantification of Social-Visual Engagement (DQSVE), to capture moment-by-moment looking behavior imperceptible to the human eye.

Epitel Secures $12.5 Million Series A Financing for Wearable, Wireless EEG Monitoring System

February 16, 2022

Epitel, Inc., a digital health company developing a wearable, wireless EEG monitoring platform for seizure detection, announced today the closing of a $12.5 million Series

Variantyx Secures $41.5M in Funding

February 14, 2022

“The funding is a great testament of confidence and trust in the company,” said Haim Neerman, CEO of Variantyx. “It allows us to expand our diagnostic solutions to a wider array of customers so that medical care can become more personalized. The growth of Variantyx has been exponential, and we look forward to sharing the new disruptive products we have in the pipeline.”

Orthox Closes $12.5m Series A Financing

February 9, 2022

Nick Skaer, co-founder, and CEO of Orthox said: “This $12.5m Series A financing round from a range of high-quality medtech investors reflects the strong progress we are making with our award-winning FibroFix product platform.

Industry Expert Bylines

Recognizing Importance of Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease During National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: By Frank Amato, President and CEO, SYNAPS Dx

November 1, 2022

Frank Amato writes, “It is predicted that by 2050, there will be approximately 153 million people globally with an Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis. This awareness month is dedicated to enhancing widespread understanding of the disease, showing compassion toward those with AD, and giving patients and their families hope.”

To Prepare for Future Surges, U.S. Hospitals Must Start Planning — & Sharing Resources—Now! By Regina E. Herzlinger

November 1, 2022

In the age of pandemics, how can we fix our hospital capacity problem? Ms. Herzlinger dives right in with solutions.

New Biosensing Technology Provides a Solution for Dehydration in Older Adults: By Jennifer Corso, Upstream Marketing Manager, Physiology, Rockley Photonics

November 1, 2022

Age-related physiological changes can impact a person’s ability to remain hydrated, such as a decline in kidney function and worse. A biomarker-sensing platform makes it possible to measure hydration noninvasively and constantly. It can recommend real-time steps for managing hydration in older people according to their particular needs. Read on.