Third Pole doses first patient in trial with nitric oxide delivery system
According to US-based Third Pole, the inhaled nitric oxide global market is worth $600m. Image credit: Shutterstock/ALIOUI MA. Third Pole Therapeutics has dosed the first patient in an early feasibility trial investigating its portable inhaled nitric oxide delivery system. The early feasibility study is evaluating the safety and tolerability of Third Pole’s device, dubbed eNOfit, […]
ZimVie’s spinal fixation system secures FDA clearance with Brainlab’s platform
US-based ZimVie and Germany-based Brainlab began working together in March 2023. Image credit: Shutterstock/Peter Porrini. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance to ZimVie’s spinal fixation system, Vital, for use with BrainLAB’s surgical imaging, planning and navigation tools. US-based ZimVie and Germany-based Brainlab began working together in March 2023. The two companies […]
Transitioning to net-zero requires a coherent strategy
Image credit: Shutterstock/Shark9208888 To meet the 2015 Paris Agreement objective of limiting the rise in global temperature to 1.5C, net-zero commitments have become top of mind for governments and leading companies around the world – a challenge highlighted by the UN Environment Programme, who recently reported that “there is no credible pathway to 1.5C in […]
RNA and AI-based liquid biopsy transform breast cancer diagnosis
The integration of RNA analysis and artificial intelligence introduces a new frontier in precision medicine. Credit: H_Ko via Shutterstock. In the wake of the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry has witnessed a rapid transformation, driven by the imperative to innovate and adapt. The global crisis underscored the necessity for advanced […]
BICO Group sees highest filings and grants during August in Q3 2023
BICO Group has been focused on protecting inventions in Luxembourg(LU) with 5 publications in Q3 2023 The Luxembourg(LU) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 0% filings and 62% grants. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WO), Sweden(SE), European Patent Office (EP), and Germany(DE) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices […]
Paramount Bed sees highest filings and grants during August in Q3 2023
Paramount Bed has been focused on protecting inventions in United States(US) with 5 publications in Q3 2023 The United States(US) Patent Office dominates the patent filings and grants with nearly 40% filings and 100% grants. The United States(US), China(CN), Japan(JP), and World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO) patent Office are among the top ten patent offices where […]
Signal: CAR-T study suggests cell therapy can treat autoimmune diseases
Man with systemic lupus erythematosus, which may be treatable with CAR-T therapy. Photo: Shutterstock. Results from a German CAR-T study, shared Saturday, suggest that the therapy can lead to significant improvements or even remission for patients suffering from lupus, myositis and other autoimmune diseases. The results, announced at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual […]
NeuroOne secures FDA clearance for OneRF ablation system
The device creates radiofrequency lesions in nervous tissue to treat patients living with neurological conditions. Image credit: Shutterstock/ESB Professional. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared NeuroOne’s radiofrequency ablation system, with a rollout of the device expected by the company in the first half of 2024. The 510(k) clearance means the OneRF device […]
Advances in ultrasound microbubbles could transform imaging
Research is ongoing into the use of microbubbles in targeted drug delivery. Credit: ioat via Shutterstock. Microbubbles serve as contrast agents in ultrasound imaging. They enable clearer visualisation of blood vessels and tissues, offering real-time insights into dynamic processes and increasing the accuracy of diagnostic assessments. They can also be tailored to have specific properties […]
Innovations in bone biopsy devices: advancements and future prospects
Adoption of new technologies such as automatic biopsy guns has supercharged market growth. Credit: vetpathologist via Shutterstock. Bone biopsy devices play a crucial role in obtaining tissue samples from bone or vertebral bodies for diagnostic purposes. These devices are designed to facilitate the removal of small bone samples for examination, aiding in the early detection […]