Boston Scientific Corp. recently received CE mark for its navigation-enabled Farawave Nav ablation catheter and Faraview mapping software to be used with its Farapulse pulsed field ablation (PFA) system. The technologies are expected to improve physicians’ understanding of patients’ atrial fibrillation to enable treatment using the Farapulse PFA system. Read More
Up to 50% of glaucoma cases have a genetic component, a factor which could significantly change the screening recommendations and monitoring of patients – if they know their risk. Seonix Pty. Ltd. has a vision for making that genetic information easier to obtain and use to guide care with its Sightscore saliva-based test. Read More
The lung and thrombosis may play a key role in cancer and metastasis progression, according to a collaborative study led by Cornell University scientists. In the nonmetastatic lung microenvironment of several cancer types, the development of a prothrombosis niche promotes metastasis formation through the release of small extracellular vesicles loaded with an integrin protein. Read More
With massive terminations, data removals, holds on U.S. government funding, cancellation of various programs and meetings, the potential for 25% tariffs on medical products and a multitude of court challenges and appeals, the dust is flying thick at the FDA, NIH and throughout the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Read More
The first patenting from Theta Neurotech Inc. sees the company’s co-founders describe their development of a wearable earpiece that uses an electroencephalography technology and machine learning algorithms to alert epilepsy patients 30 to 60 minutes before they have a seizure. Read More
The Clarivate Medtech Trends to Watch in 2024 report noted the resilience of the medtech sector in the face of changing macroeconomic factors and the preparation required to navigate the market’s many complexities. It is likely that 2025 will be no different. Read More
New hires and promotions in the med-tech industry, including: Bright Uro, Planatome, Reflexion Medical, Thermo Fisher, Valencia Technologies. Read More
Med-tech firms raising money in public or private financings, including: Anbio Biotechnology Ltd., Approxima Srl, Atrandi Biosciences, Level Zero Health., Valencia Technologies, Vitalconnect Inc. Read More
Med-tech happenings, including deals and partnerships, grants, preclinical data and other news in brief: ccessdx, Biotronik, Britecyte, Daré, Egg Medical, Neurogen Biomarking, Nyxoah, Pointclickcare, Quanterix, Theramex. Read More
Regulatory snapshots, including global submissions and approvals, clinical trial approvals and other regulatory decisions and designations: Atreon, Cathvision, Ezra, Hologic. Read More
