Adherium’s Smartinhaler gains FDA clearance
The solution utilises bluetooth-enabled sensors that attach to patient inhalers. Credit: catinsyrup/Shutterstock.com. Adherium has obtained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the use of its Hailie Smartinhaler with AstraZeneca’s Airsupra and Breztri inhalation devices. This clearance is a significant advancement for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management. The Hailie Smartinhaler solution […]
Sight Sciences touts eye pressure reduction with glaucoma OMNI device
Sight Sciences’ OMNI device is designed to restore the natural outflow process of the eye by addressing the three areas of resistance associated with primary open-angle glaucoma. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock. US-based Sight Sciences has published the two-year post-surgical outcomes of its minimally invasive glaucoma surgery device, the OMNI surgical system. The data […]
EMulate’s radiofrequency device proves effective in GBM mouse models
GBM is an aggressive cancer that grows in the cells of the brain or the spinal cord. Credit: April stock via Shutterstock. Seattle-based device company EMulate Therapeutics has announced that a study proving the effectiveness of its radiofrequency energy device in mouse models of glioblastoma (GBM) has been published. The EMulate Therapeutics Voyager devic uses […]
QUT’s shoulder surgery simulation tool project secures grant
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Joint Biomechanics ARC Training Centre postdoctoral fellow Dr Maxence Lavaill. Credit: Queensland University of Technology (QUT). QUT Joint Biomechanics ARC Training Centre postdoctoral fellow Dr Maxence Lavaill has received an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship aimed at improving shoulder joint surgery. The A$160,000 ($103,402) grant, provided in collaboration with […]
Bosch and Randox to expand molecular diagnostics in $159m partnership
One of the partnership’s early focuses is a rapid sepsis test. Image credit: Shutterstock/ImageFlow. Bosch Healthcare and diagnostic company Randox will invest $159m (€150m) to expand the former company’s Vivalytic analysis platform. The funds from the strategic partnership will see the two embark on joint research and development activities, along with a sales push for […]
Medtronic’s TAVR system proves superior in women
Due to their smaller aortic annuli, women can often receive a valve replacement that does not properly fit their anatomy. Credit: Ahmet Misirligul via Shutterstock. Medical device giant Medtronic has shared data from the SMART trial showing that its Evolut transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system is superior for treating aortic stenosis in patients with […]
Charles River, Deciphex introduce AI toxicologic pathology tool
The tool integrates AI classifiers with Whole Slide Images. Credit: Deciphex. Charles River Laboratories has partnered with digital pathology company Deciphex to introduce Patholytix Foresight, a non-clinical AI decision support tool designed to enhance toxicologic pathology assessments. This tool is intended to help accelerate primary evaluation and peer review processes, thereby facilitating faster decision-making in […]
Acarix starts clinical workflow study for its AI-powered cardiac diagnostic
The real-world data collection study is designed to assess potential cost-effectiveness, timesaving and a reduction in side effects by utilising the CADScor System to identify non-obstructive CAD in chest pain patients compared to traditional stress imaging tests. Image Credit: Pornpimon Ainkaew / Shutterstock. US-based Acarix has initiated a real-world study that compares its AI-powered CADScor […]
Kalogon launches custom wheelchair cushion Orbiter Med
Clinicians have the option to customise the cushion with various modifications. Credit: Kalogon. Kalogon has launched Orbiter Med, a custom wheelchair cushion intended to meet the individual seating and positioning needs of each patient. The wheelchair cushion has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the use of Healthcare Common […]
Steris to divest Dental segment for $787.5m
Steris’ dental segment, HuFriedyGroup, operates in nearly 100 countries and has over 20 global manufacturing facilities. Credit: FS Stock/Shutterstock.com. Medical device company Steris has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its dental segment, HuFriedyGroup, to an affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, for $787.5m. The transaction also includes a potential additional earnout of up […]