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Latest News
BD Delivers Next‑Generation TIPS Innovation to Advance Portal Hypertension Care Across the European Union
CE Marking and ARCH clinical trial data position the Liverty™ TIPS Stent Graft to expand treatment options for patients with advanced liver disease
Ellipsys Vascular Access System to Return to U.S. Market in 2026
Ellipsys Medical, Inc. today announced that the Ellipsys® Vascular Access System will once again be commercially available, with initial availability anticipated in mid-2026. The announcement marks the planned reintroduction of the minimally invasive technology to clinicians and patients following a period of limited market availability. The Ellipsys System, previously available...
Clinical Trials
Phantom Neuro Receives Approval for First-In-Human Clinical Study
The study's PI is Michael Lo, M.D., a leading plastic surgeon at Cabrini Health
New STORM-PE Data Show Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy with Anticoagulation Resulted in Significantly Better Functional Outcomes at 90 Days Compared to Anticoagulation Alone for Pulmonary Embolism Patients
Mechanical Thrombectomy Dramatically Outperforms Standard PE Care at 90 Days
First Implant of KingstronBio’s ProStyle M® Transcatheter Mitral Valve System Successfully Completed in National Multicenter Confirmatory Study
On March 12, 2026, the first implant of the ProStyle M® Transcatheter Mitral Valve System (ProStyle M®) was successfully completed under pure ultrasound guidance as part of its confirmatory clinical study. The device is independently developed by KingstronBio Technology (Changshu) Co., Ltd. (KingstronBio). The procedure was performed by Professor Wang Chunsheng and Professor...
Biotechnology News
Tsingke Unveils ‘Zero-Contact’ Gene Synthesis to Safeguard Core Genetic Sequences
As the pace of biotechnology research accelerates, companies are increasingly challenged to balance rapid innovation with the protection of sensitive genetic information.
Variational AI Releases Enki 4: Major Update to Foundation Model for Small-Molecule Drug Discovery
Variational AI introduces Enki™ 4: an improved algorithm and architecture designed to scale, expanding the pre-trained target coverage from 592 to 760 and now applicable to proximity-based therapeutics and novel payloads for antibody drug conjugates
Transgene and NEC Bio Sign License Agreement to Prepare the Next Steps of the Development of TG4050 in Head and Neck Cancer
Akira Kitamura, GM, AI Drug Development Division of NEC Corporation and CEO of NEC Bio, added, "This agreement is an important milestone in our partnership with Transgene and reflects NEC’s long-term commitment to the development of TG4050
Mergers & Acquisitions
Fertio Acquires Cascade Cryobank, Expanding Fertility Care and Donor Transparency
This strategic move unites Fertio’s 20+ years of global expertise with Cascade’s innovative early donor disclosure program, advancing fertility care and family-building options for U.S. parents
March 19, 2026
Medtronic to acquire Scientia Vascular, marrying access and therapeutic portfolios for neurovascular care
Deal complements Medtronic’s Neurovascular portfolio, delivering simplicity and access when ‘time is brain’
March 10, 2026
VB Spine Announces Intent to Acquire Exclusive Rights to Augmedics’ Spine Platform
Transaction will expand VB Spine’s enhanced visualization portfolio to include augmented reality navigation with the Augmedics xvision Spine System®
February 16, 2026
Laerdal Medical to acquire VitalsBridge
The VitalsBridge products are acquired from Dynasthetics, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company is well known for creating and producing simulation, anaesthesia, and respiratory products.
February 16, 2026
Funding
Vivatides Therapeutics Announces Oversubscribed $54 Million Series A Financing to Accelerate Extrahepatic RNA Therapeutics Development
April 10, 2026
Advancing next-generation RNA therapeutics beyond the liver through breakthrough delivery technologies
Earendil Labs Announces $787 Million in Financing to Scale AI-Driven Biologics Discovery and Development
March 20, 2026
The funding will accelerate Earendil Labs’ AI-driven R&D platform, expand its interdisciplinary teams, and advance a growing pipeline of antibody and biologics programs, with the goal of delivering first-in-class and best-in-class therapies for patients with serious diseases.
Industry Expert Bylines
Dr. Thomas Rhee’s Innovative Stem Cell Cream and the Future of Preventative Care
April 14, 2026
While many regenerative treatments rely on injections administered in specialized clinics, his cream is designed to offer a non-invasive alternative
Finding Common Regulatory Ground in AIs Growing Role within Pharmacovigilance | By: Anuradha (Annie) Prabhakar, Associate Director, Product Management, Vigilance Detect, IQVIA
April 8, 2026
Pharmacovigilance has traditionally required organizations to balance the urgency of reporting with the rigor of accurately detecting adverse event and product complaints. AI has the potential to ease this burden by enabling earlier pre‑signal identification, automated detection, faster case processing and expanded surveillance across both structured and unstructured data
Breaking The Silence: How Medical Device Technology Powered by AI Can Make a Difference in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk Management
March 17, 2026
By Dinesh Kumar, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Blend Health Technologies
FDA Medical Device Updates
Market Reports
Grifols Gets FDA Approval for Malaria Blood Screening Assay
The Procleix Plasmodium Assay aims to improve blood safety by detecting Plasmodium, a mosquito-borne parasite that causes malaria and is responsible for an estimated 282 million infections and 610,000 global deaths annually
April 16, 2026
Cala Wins FDA Clearance for New TAPS Wearable for Tremor and Parkinson’s
The Cala kIQ Plus provides new therapy modes and adaptive calibration designed to optimize tremor relief and personalize treatment
April 15, 2026
Executives
Stealth BioTherapeutics Appoints David A. Brown, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer
Brown brings more than 20 years of experience in mitochondrial research and scientific team leadership.
April 8, 2026
SynerFuse® Announces VP of Strategy: Thomas T. Lee, M.D., FAANS, MBA
Dr. Lee is a renowned talent, in the fields of both neurosurgery and finance
April 2, 2026
Metacarpal Adds Certified Prosthetist to Strengthen North American Expansion
In her role with Metacarpal, Richer will focus on clinical education and support, helping prosthetists, therapists, and care teams understand where the Metacarpal GEM can fit within care pathways and how to optimize outcomes for appropriate patients
April 2, 2026
Advancements In Imaging
Philips receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Verida
The world’s first AI-powered detector-based spectral CT*, advancing diagnostic precision across clinical applications
April 16, 2026
Philips launches IntraSight Plus to simplify coronary interventions and advance precision care
Intuitive interventional cardiology platform combines the most comprehensive set of diagnostic and treatment planning tools to help support confident decisions and improved patient care
March 25, 2026
Clarius Unveils T-Mode™ Heart: New AI-Powered Training Tool Empowers Primary Care Physicians to Perform Cardiac Ultrasound Exams
By simplifying complex cardiac anatomy through real-time AI labeling, T-Mode™ Heart removes the training barrier to ultrasound adoption for family physicians and medical students
March 23, 2026
Hospitals In the News
Delray Medical Center First Hospital in Palm Beach County to Use Spiration™ Valve System and SeleCT™ Screening for the Treatment of Severe Emphysema
SeleCT Screening automatically reviews existing chest computed tomography (CT) scans to help identify patients who would benefit from bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR). BLVR with endobronchial valves such as the Spiration Valve System may improve lung function by allowing airflow to be redirected from hyperinflated portions of the lung to healthier portions
April 14, 2026
Chapters Health System Announces Selection on CHROs to Know List
Chief People Officer, Nikki Romence, has been named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “140 Hospital and Health System CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know” for 2026
March 19, 2026
Baptist Health, Compass Surgical Partners Advance Northeast Florida Surgery Network with Middleburg Surgery Center
Located in southeast Jacksonville near Baptist Medical Center Clay, the multispecialty ASC supports procedures in orthopedics, urology, otolaryngology, pain management, and general surgery. With 15 physician partners committed to the center, the partnership is evaluating expansion opportunities to meet growing demand.
March 10, 2026
Non-Profit News
Blast Exposure Linked to Brain Aneurysms in U.S. Special Operations Forces
For the study, 564 U.S. Special Operations Forces personnel (mean age 43 years, 563 men) were evaluated in the Comprehensive Brain Health and Trauma Program.
April 14, 2026
Medical Societies Call for ‘ALARA+’ Safety Standard to Reduce Radiation and Injury Risks in Fluoroscopy Labs
Teams delivering minimally invasive care face radiation exposure and orthopedic injuries that could be reduced through new policies and modern technology
March 24, 2026
Minimally Invasive Procedure Effectively Treats Small Kidney Cancers
The research focused on patients with stage T1a renal cell carcinoma, a cancer that is increasingly found incidentally on CT scans performed for other reasons, such as imaging of the prostate or ovaries
February 24, 2026
Healthcare: Understanding the Business Side of the Industry and Its Implications
How AI Digital Reps Are Closing the HCP Engagement Gap for Pharma Brands
In five years, AI digital reps will be standard. Every major pharma brand will have one. Medical information teams will manage agents, not just documents.
April 15, 2026
Custom Medical Injection Molding Services for Scalable Production
Custom medical injection molding services help healthcare brands scale production efficiently while meeting strict quality and regulatory requirements.
April 15, 2026
Zanubrutinib in B-Cell Malignancies: Mechanism of Action and Clinical Relevance
This article provides an overview of the mechanism of action and clinical context of zanubrutinib in B-cell malignancies
April 15, 2026
The Frontline of Patient Care: Rethinking Medical Clinic Waiting Room Safety
Equipping these frontline workers with comprehensive first aid and CPR in Ottawa ensures that every clinic operates with a seamless, highly prepared safety protocol from the very moment a patient walks through the front door.
April 7, 2026
Healthcare Careers
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Articles Designed to Inspire and Guide You Toward Achieving Excellence and Success in All Your Endeavors.
April 10, 2026