Study of DermaSensor device reveals potential for detecting skin cancer
The DermaSensor handheld AI-powered spectroscopy device is non-invasive and wireless. Credit: DermaSensor/Business Wire. DermaSensor has announced that a newly published study of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Elastic Scattering Spectroscopy (ESS) device demonstrated its potential for detecting skin cancer. During the clinical validation study, which assessed lesions suggestive of skin cancer, the performance of the handheld […]
Medical Device Network Excellence Awards 2023: Formacoat
Formacoat is a medical device contract manufacturer based in Minnesota, focused on the production of applied coatings to medical devices. The company is a Category Award Winner for Innovation, Investments, and Research and Development due to investments into its manufacturing facilities, and research and investment into 3D printing. The company has also been investing into […]
GenDx and OSE Immunotherapeutics partner to develop CDx test
The companion diagnostic test will help in selecting HLA-A*02-eligible cancer patients. Credit: GenDx. Eurobio Scientific company Genome Diagnostics (GenDx) has partnered with French biotech company OSE to develop and validate a companion diagnostic (CDx) test for an epitope-based cancer vaccine. The collaboration aims to develop the CDx test for high-resolution typing of human leukocyte antigen […]
Biocomposites rolls out hip, knee and shoulder preformed spacers
The SYNICEM spacers were successfully used in patients undergoing joint surgery in the UK. Credit: Biocomposites. Medical device maker Biocomposites has expanded its portfolio with the launch of SYNICEM preformed spacers for hips, knees and shoulders in the UK. These spacers were successfully used in patients undergoing joint surgery in the country. The antibiotic-loaded spacers […]
ViCentra, Dexcom and Diabeloop unveil automated insulin delivery system
The hybrid closed-loop system is scheduled for distribution in 2024 in Germany, the Netherlands and France by ViCentra while distribution to the UK and Italy will be managed by Diabeloop. Credit: Alex Ionas/Shutterstock. The Holland based company ViCentra who built Kaleido is leveraging technology from Dexcom and Diabeloop to deliver the Hybrid Closed Loop system […]
Medtronic scores double CE mark win for pulsed field ablation and cryoablation
November has been a successful month for Medtronic in the cardiovascular field – this week, it received FDA clearance for its renal denervation system. Image credit: Shutterstock/JHVEPhoto. Medtronic has received CE mark approval for its pulsed field system and cryoablation console devices used to treat atrial fibrillation. Medtronic stated the PulseSelect and Nitron console […]
GRAIL to initiate clinical trial of cancer test in Medicare population
Galleri is a blood-based multi-cancer early detection test that can detect abnormal DNA produced by over 50 types of cancer. Image credit: Shutterstock/Roman Zaiets. GRAIL is ensuring its multi-cancer early detection test will be evaluated amongst under-represented and underserved communities, as the company initiates its REACH study amongst Medicare beneficiaries. The study will compare individuals […]
Impact on spinal fixation market due to recent FDA approvals
The FDA has granted clearance 510(k) to various companies for their spinal fixation systems. Credit: Virrage Images via Shutterstock. The spinal fixation market is undergoing significant changes due to novel spinal fixing devices receiving US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance and being released. These advancements suggest that the spine fixation sector is still undergoing […]
Hospital 2040: Simulation in healthcare training
The increasing pace of VR and other technologies such as robotics has allowed for much more in-depth training scenarios that have led to the growth of several bespoke companies. Credit: Shutterstock / Have a nice day Photo. When it comes to healthcare, simulated experiences are not exactly new. Artificial situations used as training scenarios have […]
Heart Test, Icahn Mount Sinai partner to develop ECG AI algorithms
Icahn Mount Sinai’s licences enable use of various AI-powered ECG/EKG algorithms to screen and diagnose cardiovascular disease. Credit: Pitchyfoto / Shutterstock.com. Heart Test Laboratories (HeartSciences) and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Icahn Mount Sinai) have finalised licence agreements for the development and commercialisation of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and assets for electrocardiography (ECG). […]