Nuralogix Corp. has trained machine learning models to interpret blood flow patterns in facial scans to predict whether an individual has prediabetes. The model runs on a smartphone app, which could increase awareness of the risk of developing diabetes in a significant portion of the population. Read More
Sichuan Jinjiang Electronic Science and Technology Co. Ltd. (JJET) recently completed series A+ and series B rounds, raising a total of ¥700 million (US$101 million) in series A and series B financing. Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic encouraged a lot of things, including shoddy product quality, but a recent FDA warning letter suggests that the associated need for tests also encouraged a few operations that had less than a full commitment to quality management. Read More
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a deep learning computer model that expands on the ability to identify discrete data contained in breast imaging to better predict a woman’s chances of developing breast cancer. Read More
A variety of positive airway pressure (PAP) devices made by Philips Respironics Inc. have been subject to a lengthy and expensive recall due to the use of a problematic material in acoustic insulation foam, but now the company has a new headache in connection with its offerings. The FDA said this latest safety notification is due to the possible presence of a plastic that is contaminated with a non-compatible material, although this recall affects fewer than 400 units. Read More
Med-tech happenings, including deals and partnerships, grants, preclinical data and other news in brief: Biocardia, Biointellisense, Fresenius, Guardant, Inari, Masimo, Medtronic, Merck, Oncocyte, Sectra, Vivani Medical. Read More
Regulatory snapshots, including global submissions and approvals, clinical trial approvals and other regulatory decisions and designations: Baxter, Incelldx, Sensifree. Read More
