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BioWorld MedTech

March 17, 2022

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Sophia Genetics and Realm Idx join forces to advance cancer diagnostics

Sophia Genetics SA and Realm Idx Inc. established a collaboration for co-development of new genomic applications and their commercialization. The companies hope to expand next-generation sequencing research and multimodal data streams to improve cancer diagnostics and treatment outcomes. Read More
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AC Immune reports images of alpha-synuclein in human brain using new PET tracer

At the AD/PD 2022 international conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases, AC Immune SA presented images showing its positron emission tomography (PET) tracer detecting pathological alpha-synuclein (a-syn) in human subjects’ brains. The abnormal accumulation of a-syn, a natively unfolded and soluble presynaptic protein, is a neuropathological feature of neurodegenerative disorders. Read More
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Philips recall woes continue across the globe

Royal Philips NV has been handed a health care policy order requiring it to recall and replace 277,500 defective respiratory therapy devices in France within four months. Twelve ranges of respiratory device for patients who depend on mechanical breathing assistance as well as continuous positive airway pressure devices used to treat sleep apnea, have been affected by a design issue. Read More
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New smart contact lens may diagnose, treat diabetes more comfortably

A smart contacts lens that detects diabetes and treats diabetic retinopathy could provide patients with a more comfortable alternative to insulin shots and monitoring blood glucose levels. The product was developed by a research team at the Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) that includes Sei Kwang Hahn, the CEO of Seoul, South Korea-based Phi Biomed Co. Ltd. Read More
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Oculogica, Minnetronix ink deal to launch concussion diagnostics device

Oculogica Inc. has signed an agreement with Minnetronix Inc. to launch a diagnostic device that tracks eye movements to detect possible brain concussion, this after receiving FDA clearance in December for its fourth iteration of the artificial intelligence-driven, battery-operated Eyebox. Read More
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Ukraine invasion unlikely to materially affect med-tech leaders

While a number of companies cited continued supply chain issues in recent investor calls and earnings reports, few med-tech leaders have expressed concerns about serious disruption to operations or loss of revenue because of the destruction wrought by the invasion of Ukraine or the associated sanctions on Russia. Most companies derive less than 1% of their revenue from the two countries. Read More
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TRIPS waiver an unnecessary slippery slope?

With the World Health Organization’s COVAX facility having more COVID-19 vaccine doses available than have been requested by the countries it was designed to help, industry groups are pushing back against the proposed TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) waiver for COVID-19 vaccines that has been agreed to by the EU, India, South Africa and the U.S. Read More

Appointments and advancements for March 17, 2022

New hires and promotions in the med-tech industry, including: Akili, Brain Scientific, Capsulomics, Medtronic, Seegene, Seer. Read More

In the clinic for March 17, 2022

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

Financings for March 17, 2022

Med-tech firms raising money in public or private financings, including: Deepcell, Medtex, Volta Labs. Read More

Other news to note for March 17, 2022

Med-tech happenings, including deals and partnerships, grants, preclinical data and other news in brief: Cellcarta, Cruinn, Eurofins, Healthy.io, Jogo Health, Medica, Physiq, Rivaara, Sense Biodetection, Sirona Dx, Sphingotec, Ultivue. Read More

Regulatory actions for March 17, 2022

Regulatory snapshots, including global submissions and approvals, clinical trial approvals and other regulatory decisions and designations: Foundation Medicine, Minute Molecular Diagnostics. Read More

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