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BioWorld MedTech

Dec. 7, 2020

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AI-focused Deepcell raises $20M in series A

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cell capture startup Deepcell Inc. scooped up $20 million in a series A round led by Bow Capital. The funds are earmarked for developing the company’s microfluidics-based technology, building out a cell morphology atlas of more than 400 million cells and advancing a hypothesis-free approach to cell classification and sorting. Read More
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Future of telehealth appears bright as restrictions loosen, funding flows in

While telehealth has been gaining traction over the last few years, the COVID-19 pandemic really shined a spotlight on this rapidly rising space. In July, Globaldata predicted that the telehealth industry likely would reach $20 billion by 2024, boosted by a loosening of restrictions. Indeed, an Oct. 30 CDC report highlighted a 154% increase in telehealth visits during the last week of March vs. the same period in 2019. The authors added that policy changes could help boost access to care via telehealth during and after the pandemic. Read More
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Airehealth breathes easier with FDA 510(k) clearance of connected nebulizer

Airehealth Inc.'s management took a deep breath on hearing that the company's Vitalmed nebulizer received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance after waiting nearly 11 months. The portable, electronic, vibrating mesh nebulizer will connect to the Orlando, Fla.-based company's diary companion app early next year as part of an integrated suite of products designed to help individuals with chronic respiratory issues track symptoms and better manage their care. Read More
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Lucine Therapeutics raises $6.6M to treat chronic pain using its digital therapy

PARIS – Lucine Therapeutics SAS has raised $6.6 million to finance development of its first digital therapy aimed at relieving chronic pain. A 100% French initial funding round, six French funds have contributed to this seed fund. Read More
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What does Biden’s HHS pick portend?

It’s official. After a weekend of rumors and speculation, President-elect Joe Biden formally announced the nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra Dec. 7 as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, along with Vivek Murthy as surgeon general. Read More
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Rising deals and M&As in 2020, but values drop from last year

While med-tech deal values fall significantly short of last year, the 1,240 deals worth $4 billion recorded through November place 2020 above 2018 in terms of value and well above each of the last two years in terms of volume. Read More

FDA to hold meeting related to Afx endovascular grafts

The latest global regulatory news, changes and updates affecting medical devices and technologies, including: FDA issues guidance on enforcement policy regarding certain quality standards requirements under MQSA; MHRA looks to provide additional help post-Brexit. Read More

Appointments and advancements for Dec. 7, 2020

New hires and promotions in the med-tech industry, including: Katena Products, Retina-AI Health. Read More

Financings for Dec. 7, 2020

Med-tech firms raising money in public or private financings, including: Apollo Endosurgery, Brainsgate, Xtant Medical. Read More

In the clinic for Dec. 7, 2020

Clinical updates, including trial initiations, enrollment status and data readouts and publications: Cerus, Precigen. Read More

Other news to note for Dec. 7, 2020

Med-tech happenings, including deals and partnerships, grants, preclinical data and other news in brief: Acutus Medical, Biotronik, Canary Health Technologies, DDF, Durect, Eurofins, Evonik, Seaspine, Sherlock Biosciences, Smartshape Design. Read More

Regulatory actions for Dec. 7, 2020

Regulatory snapshots, including global submissions and approvals, clinical trial approvals and other regulatory decisions and designations: Advaite, Airehealth, Rheonix. Read More

BioWorld MedTech’s Cardiology Extra for Dec. 7, 2020

Keeping you up to date on recent developments in cardiology, including: Addressing concerns regarding pharmacogenetic testing; Improving the nation's heart health; Researchers reveal genetic abnormalities that cause brain aneurysms. Read More

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