BeCareLink launches new AI-enabled app for neurologic diseases
The app will help screen as-of-yet-undiagnosed neurologic conditions. Credit: KorArkaR / Shutterstock.com. BeCareLink has introduced a new quantitative and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled app to support general neurologic exams for the screening and monitoring of neurologic diseases. Called BeCare Neuro Link, the new mobile application is intended for the remote, objective and comprehensive assessment of neurologic […]
Ashley McEvoy exits Johnson & Johnson after 27 years
After nearly three decades at Johnson & Johnson, Ashley McEvoy will step down and be replaced by Tim Schmid. Credit: Michael Vi/Shutterstock Johnson & Johnson (J&J) executive vice-president (EVP) and MedTech worldwide chair Ashley McEvoy will depart after nearly three decades at the company, marking a new era of leadership. McEvoy joined J&J when she […]
Quanterix, Janssen partner for Alzheimer’s diagnostic test products
Quanterix and Janssen will work together to advance the detection of blood-based Alzheimer’s disease. Credit: Tatiana from Pixabay. Quanterix has entered a licence agreement with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) company Janssen Sciences Ireland UC (Janssen) to advance the detection of blood-based Alzheimer’s disease. Under the deal, Quanterix will gain global, non-exclusive rights to the p-Tau […]
FDA approves Medtronic’s Aurora EV-ICD system
Medtronic’s Aurora EV-ICD system. Credit: Medtronic. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Medtronic’s Aurora EV-ICD MRI SureScan extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and Epsila EV MRI SureScan defibrillation lead for the treatment of fast heart rhythms that may cause sudden cardiac arrest. Aurora EV-ICD approval encompasses the system’s exclusive implant tools. The approval is […]
Genesis MedTech begins patient enrolment in J-Valve TF trial
The J-Valve TF System received breakthrough device designation for the proposed indication of treating severe native AR and AR-dominant mixed aortic valve disease. Credit: Natali _ Mis / Shutterstock.com. Genesis MedTech has commenced enrolment in its North American early feasibility Study using its J-Valve Transfemoral (TF) system for patients with severe aortic regurgitation (AR). Dr […]
AI in healthcare regulation – Medical Device Network
AI systems in medical or healthcare often have access to personal and medical information, so there should be regulatory frameworks in place to ensure privacy and security. Image: Panchenko Vladimir via Shutterstock. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently outlined six considerations for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The key regulatory considerations […]
Robotic surgical systems market displaying continued growth
The increasing demand for robotic surgery is brought on by the growing elderly population, as well as a drive towards value-based healthcare. Image: MAD.vertise via Shutterstock. Robotic surgical systems market value is projected to reach $3.3bn in 2023 and up to $7.2bn in 2033, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7%, according to […]
Balancing Innovation and Ethics in AI Healthcare Applications
The FDA has seen a surge in requests for products based on AI and machine learning (ML) in recent years.. Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/ Shutterstock. One of the sectors that uses artificial intelligence (AI) the most is the healthcare sector. AI makes it possible to monitor enormous amounts of data, look for patterns and […]
Oxford Nanopore secures £70m from French diagnostics company
A nanopore-type test analyses long DNA or RNA fragments by monitoring an electrical current as the nucleic acids are passed through a protein. Image credit: Shutterstock/Rost9. French diagnostics company bioMérieux has invested £70m ($85m) into Oxford Nanopore Technologies as part of a strategic investment. As per a 19 October company statement, bioMérieux now owns 3.5% […]
FDA clears iPhone app for Insulet’s Omnipod 5 closed loop system
Already available on Android, the app’s clearance on iPhones means more diabetes patients will be able to control the device from their smartphones. Image credit: Shutterstock/Farknot Architect. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Insulet’s iPhone app for its Omnipod 5 hybrid closed-loop system for patients living with type 1 diabetes. Already available […]