NeuraSignal’s robot-assisted Doppler supersedes standard for stroke detection

The clinical trial compared the efficacy of NovaGuide in detecting RLS compared to the current diagnostic standard, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). Image Credit: PopTika / Shutterstock. NeuraSignal has published clinical trial data for its flagship NovaGuide Intelligent Ultrasound system showing the device’s efficacy in detecting right to left shunts (RLS). The data from the single-arm BUBL […]
Device utilising sound to destroy tumors gets greenlight from FDA

The methodology utilises focused sound energy to produce controlled acoustic cavitation that mechanically destroys and liquefies targeted liver tissue. Credit: Shutterstock / lightpoet A US-based histotripsy therapy firm has been given the green light by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to bring its device that uses sound to break up tumours to market. […]
Orexo release MODIA data on the impact of opioids

The randomised, open-label, parallel-group study enrolled 437 patients between the ages of 18 and 65 across 36 centers in the US. Credit: Victor Moussa/Shutterstock Sweden-based pharmaceutical company Orexo has shared data from its recent study evaluating the effectiveness of MODIA, a web-based software program, in combination with the placement of drug under the tongue for […]
Xenix Medical secures FDA clearance for spinal fusion nanotech implants

Nanotechnology is a promising area in medicine – with applications in areas such as cancer research, regenerative medicine and orthopaedics. Credit: Shutterstock/OliveTree. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Xenix Medical’s interbody fusion implants that feature the company’s proprietary nanotechnology. Florida, US-based Xenix Medical developed nanotechnology for its neoWave line of interbody fusion […]
Roga develops new wearable mental wellness device

Roga’s co-founder and CEO Ami Lebendiker (left) and Dr Alison Smith, Roga’s co-founder and chief scientist. Credit: The University of Waterloo. Wellness device company Roga has developed a new wearable device intended to reduce stress symptoms in individuals. The new mental wellness device offers stress relief alternatives for those who may find therapy expensive, hard […]
Inspira signs agreement for product line in Central America

The INSPIRA ART500 device and HYLA blood sensor technology will be used with Inspira devices in the procedures. Credit: Engin Akyurt from Pixabay. Inspira Technologies has entered a distribution agreement with CIO MED GROUP for its product line in Central America. Both entities have signed the deal for the marketing and deployment of the INSPIRAART device […]
Aethlon Medical receives approval in India for Hemopurifier trial

The company will carry out a safety, feasibility and dose-finding study of the Hemopurifier device in patients with solid tumours. Credit: Gumpanat/Shutterstock.com. Aethlon Medical has obtained approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for a potential Phase I trial of its clinical stage immunotherapeutic device, the Hemopurifier, in oncology. The company will carry […]
TechMah CMF’s new tmCMF Solution receives US FDA clearance

The three founders of TechMah CMF: Dr Mohamed Mahfouz, Dr Gary To and Dr Emam Abdel Fatah. Credit: TechMah CMF LLC / PRNewswire. TechMah CMF has received US Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its new medical device, the tmCMF Solution. The new device includes personalised product solutions for reconstruction and trauma procedures in […]
HLTH 2023: Education is “ultimate end game” in tackling taboo of psychedelic medicine

The annual HLTH conference convenes this week in Las Vegas from Oct 8-11. Image credit: Catherine Longworth Medical research into psychedelic medicine has seen a revival in recent years but educating the public is desperately needed to move the needle, experts say. Speaking at the HLTH 2023 conference in Las Vegas, a panel of US […]
HLTH 2023: Sidekick Health expands into prescription digital therapeutics with acquisition of aidhere

Sidekick Health CEO, Dr. Tryggvi Thorgeirsson addresses press at the HLTH 2023 conference in Las Vegas. Image credit: Catherine Longworth Icelandic digital health company Sidekick Health is acquiring German prescription digital therapeutics (PDT) company aidhere in a strategic move that places the business directly into the digital prescription space. PDTs are an emerging technology area […]