BD launches new spectral cell sorters for cell biology
The new sorters feature BD CellView Image Technology and BD SpectralFX Technology. Credit: PRNewswire/BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company). Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has announced the commercial release of the BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorters worldwide, expanding research tool access in cell biology, cancer research, and immunology. Featuring BD CellView Image Technology and BD SpectralFX […]
Clarius, ThinkSono launch AI-guided ultrasound system in Europe
The ThinkSono Guidance allows healthcare professionals to use the Clarius handheld ultrasound scanner to collect DVT exam data. Credit: PRNewsfoto/Clarius Mobile Health. Clarius Mobile Health and ThinkSono have introduced a new AI-guided ultrasound system designed to enhance the detection of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in Europe. ThinkSono Guidance AI App, which pairs with the ultrasound […]
“New frontier” for xenotransplantation as pig kidney patient leaves hospital
Slayman with (left to right) Dr Leo Riella, medical director of kidney transplantation; Dr Nahel Elias, interim chief, division of transplant surgery; his partner, Faren; and Dr Tatsuo Kawai, director, Legorreta Center for Clinical Transplant Tolerance. Credit: Mass General. The first patient to receive a genetically modified pig (porcine) kidney has been discharged from hospital, […]
AngioDynamics secures 510k clearance for AlphaVac system
A pulmonary embolism is when a blood vessel in the lungs is blocked by a blood clot. Credit: Bits And Splits via Shutterstock. US-based device company AngioDynamics has received 510k clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its AlphaVac F1885 system to treat pulmonary embolism (PE). The AlphaVac MMA F1885 System, an […]
J&J seeks cardiovascular market growth with $13.1bn Shockwave deal
J&J has already bought cardiovascular companies Abiomed and Laminar for $16.6bn and $400m, respectively, in the past two years. Image credit Shutterstock/Michael Vi. Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has agreed to acquire US-based cardiovascular device developer Shockwave Medical in one of the biggest medtech deals in recent years. Confirming rumours that surfaced earlier this month, J&J […]
BARDA chief says agency wants to back tech that can combat multiple infections
BARDA plans to focus on technologies like mRNA, monoclonal antibodies, and nucleic acid therapies, says Dr Robert Johnson. Image Credit: VectorMine / Shutterstock. Following the rapid development and commercialisation of Covid-19 vaccines and therapeutics, multiple pharmaceutical companies such as AstraZeneca, Moderna, and Pfizer reported record profits from sales. Once new Covid-19 strains started emerging, the […]
UK NICE says Smith+Nephew’s wound therapy superior to standard of care
The UK NICE’s recommendation was based on the review of 28 papers, which included 24 clinical trials. Credit: Smith+Nephew. UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has recommended that Smith+Nephew’s PICO single-use negative pressure wound therapy (sNPWT) should be considered for closing surgical incisions in patients who are at high risk of surgical […]
CMUH develops BrainHealth AI dementia diagnosis system
The AI Brain Age Prediction System, a component of ‘BrainHealth’, uses MRI data from thousands of healthy individuals. Credit: fizkes/Shutterstock.com. China Medical University Hospital (CMUH) has developed ‘BrainHealth’, an AI dementia diagnosis system that can assess the severity in just one minute. The AI model has an area under the curve (AUC) of 87% and […]
Siemens’ new mammography system obtains 510(k) clearance
The Siemens Healthineers’ MAMMOMAT B.brilliant mammography system. Credit: Siemens Healthineers. Siemens Healthineers has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its MAMMOMAT B.brilliant mammography system. The system is a complete rebuild mammography platform and is designed to improve patient comfort and user ergonomics. The clearance includes the system’s 2D breast […]
Nexalin secures US patent for deep brain stimulation device
The non-invasive deep brain stimulation device operates through electrodes placed on the cranium. Credit: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock.com. Nexalin Technology has secured a US patent related to its non-invasive, frequency-based deep brain stimulation device, Gen-3 HALO Clarity system. Awarded by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the patent is entitled “Transcranial Alternating Current Dynamic Frequency Stimulation […]