Thermo Fisher launches CXCL10 test for kidney transplant patients
The new testing service can detect CXCL10 chemokine, providing valuable information faster than currently used tests. Credit: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock.com. Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the launch of the CXCL10 testing service, designed to aid in the management of kidney transplant patients. The testing service is expected to potentially make post-transplant care more convenient and less invasive […]
Medline to acquire Ecolab’s surgical solutions business for $950m
The deal will enable Medline to offer additional products for patients and sophisticated equipment in surgical suites. Credit: Medline Industries, LP. US-based healthcare company Medline has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the surgical solutions business from Ecolab for $950m. The transaction, subject to standard closing conditions and regulatory approvals, is anticipated to be finalised […]
GE HealthCare launches radiation therapy CT solution
Revolution RT features a wide-bore CT platform for radiation therapy simulation, diagnostics, and interventions. Credit: Roman Zaiets/Shutterstock.com. GE HealthCare has introduced Revolution RT, a radiation therapy computed tomography (CT) solution designed to boost imaging accuracy. It is also claimed to simplify the simulation workflow to provide more personalised and seamless oncology care for clinicians and […]
United Imaging secures FDA clearance for new 5T MRI system
A glimpse of United Imaging’s uMR Jupiter 5T MRI system. Credit: United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. United Imaging, a medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment maker, has secured the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its uMR Jupiter 5 tesla (5T) MRI system. It is claimed to be the first ultra-high field system approved […]
BrioHealth wins FDA nod to trial BrioVAD ventricular assist device
The Innovate trial will assess the BrioVAD system performance both in the short term, with a six-month endpoint, and in the long term over 24 months. Image Credit: Emily frost / Shutterstock. BrioHealth Solutions has received investigational device exemption (IDE) approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its BrioVAD system. Following the […]
Optomed launches AI fundus camera to detect diabetic retinopathy
Optomed’s handheld AI fundus camera. Credit: Optomed Plc./PR Newswire. Optomed USA has launched Optomed Aurora AEYE, a handheld AI fundus camera designed to instantly detect more than mild diabetic retinopathy. Developed in collaboration with AEYE Health, the device enables on-the-spot eye screenings for diabetic patients in primary care settings, before being referred to an eye […]
GT Medical and Theragenics team up to expand access to radiotherapy seeds
Cesium-131 is a common isotope used with low dose rate brachytherapy, a radiation treatment. Credit: My Ocean Production via Shutterstock. Brain tumour therapy company GT Medical Technologies and Theragenics Corporation have teamed up to expand physician access to Cesium-131 seeds for brachytherapy, a type of internal radiotherapy. Under the agreement, Theragenics will become the exclusive […]
MHRA sets out principles for AI ahead of planned UK regulation
The MHRA says that when it comes to use the use of AI as a medical device, it emphisises that there needs to be a strong focus on the use of cybersecurity features. Credit: Shutterstock / S.Borisov The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has set out what it calls, a strategic approach, […]
SecondWave’s ultrasound therapy improves rheumatoid arthritis in pilot study
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition that causes joint pain, swelling and damage. Image credit: Shutterstock/CGN089. SecondWave has reported positive initial results from a pilot study investigating its wearable therapeutic ultrasound device to treat chronic and acute inflammatory disorders. The ULTRA pilot study with the SecondWave MINI device enrolled 13 patients with rheumatoid arthritis, an […]
Veris teams up with Ohio University for cancer digital health pilot
According to GlobalData, the remote patient monitoring sector will generate $760m in 2030. Credit: Pixel-Shot via Shutterstock. Pavmed’s digital health subsidiary Veris Health and the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Richard J Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) have entered a memorandum of understanding to roll out […]