Cohesys Inc. conducted the first test of its resorbable Bonetape in humans as part of an investigational trial for craniofacial fractures. The tape could eliminate the use of drills and screws in many plastic and reconstructive facial surgeries, potentially simplifying procedures and recovery. Read More
Stimvia s.r.o.’s Uris system, which delivers peroneal electrical transcutaneous neuromodulation, successfully treated the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The non-invasive device, originally developed to treat overactive bladder, safely reduced tremors and improved the quality of life of the patients suffering from Parkinson’s. Read More
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission said in a recent report that Medicare spending in the U.S. is poised to nearly double to $1.9 trillion over the coming eight years, a figure that is likely to apply ever-increasing price pressures on makers of devices and diagnostics. Read More
A new method for accelerating the maturation of neuronal cell models and brain organoids is poised to make it possible to track the etiology of neurodegenerative diseases that develop over decades. Read More
The U.S. FDA released another series of regulations for de novo devices, but the attendant regulation is not always available for these de novo devices. Read More
New hires and promotions in the med-tech industry, including: Deepsight, Illumina, Quidelortho, Qure.ai, Resmed, Second Heart, Sightview, Synchron, Veradigm, Viatris. Read More
Med-tech happenings, including deals and partnerships, grants, preclinical data and other news in brief: American Lung Association, Ategenos, Bioskryb Genomics, Linusbio, Omron Healthcare, RCIGM, Sidra Medicine, Trinity Biotec. Read More
Regulatory snapshots, including global submissions and approvals, clinical trial approvals and other regulatory decisions and designations: Agilent, Cepheid, Femasys. Read More
