Siemens Healthineers closes fast track testing arm
Siemens has confirmed that 90 jobs will be affected, mostly based out of facilities in Luxembourg. Credit: Shutterstock / Sundry Photography. Siemens Healthineers has announced plans to shut down its Fast Track Diagnostics unit, affecting 90 jobs in a move the company blames on a post-Covid-19 decline in diagnostics demand. The Germany-based healthcare firm will […]
USask and Sophia Genetics partner to improve ovarian cancer trial
The clinical trial will use the Sophia DDM Platform and genetic diagnostic tools to provide oncologists with a broader spectrum of genetic information. Credit: Orawan Pattarawimonchai/Shutterstock.com. The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has partnered with cloud-native software company Sophia Genetics to implement the Sophia DDM Platform in a new clinical trial for ovarian cancer patients in […]
LivaNova’s sleep apnoea device trial shows positive predictive outcome
The trial enrolled obstructive sleep apnoea patients who were unable or not willing to use positive airway pressure treatment. Credit: Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com. Medical technology company LivaNova has reported positive predictive outcomes from its OSPREY clinical study of the aura6000 hypoglossal nerve stimulator system for treating obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Based on the latest […]
Labcorp launches pTau217 blood biomarker test for Alzheimer’s
The blood test is designed to identify the presence or absence of biomarker pTau217, a known biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease. Credit: Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock. Laboratory services provider Labcorp has launched its standalone phosphorylated tau 217 (pTau217) blood biomarker test, for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The test is designed to identify the presence or absence […]
Johnson Matthey to divest medical device business for $700m
The business unit develops miniature components required for minimally invasive medical devices. Credit: Johnson Matthey / Montagu. UK-based technology company Johnson Matthey has entered a definitive agreement for the sale of its medical device components (MDC) division to private equity company Montagu in a £550m ($700m) cash deal. This transaction, to be executed on a […]
UK junior doctors vote 98% to continue strike action
The main dispute revolves around pay, with pay rates for junior doctors and consultants having fallen by more than 35% in real terms over the last 15 years. Credit: Shutterstock / Matthew Troke Junior doctors across the UK have voted to continue with another six months of industrial action as they continue to urge the […]
The perils of PFAS: Can medical-grade silicones replace PFAS in your medical device?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that have been around since the 1930s, gaining widespread popularity due to their durability, insulation, and low coefficient of friction. PFAS are used in a plethora of applications, from clothing and textiles, wire insulation and paint, to medical devices such as stents and catheters. PFAS’s versatility stems […]
Nyxoah’s nerve stimulation device meets endpoints in sleep apnoea study
The Genio system is a battery-free, leadless and minimally invasive neurostimulator, which delivers bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation for the treatment of moderate to severe OSA. Image Credit: Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock. Nyxoah’s hypoglossal nerve stimulation system, Genio, met the co-primary endpoints at 12 months in the pivotal DREAM trial in adults with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). […]
Cerus announces positive results in blood purification trial
It comes as Cerus is running multiple Phase III trials on the artificial blood system aimed at determining several safety endpoints. Credit: Shutterstock / SebGross. US-based Cerus Corporation has announced positive topline results as part of a Phase III clinical trial examining its compound designed to be added to blood during transfusion to protect against […]
Health Canada grants licence for Medtronic’s renal system
Medtronic’s Symplicity Spyral renal denervation system. Credit: Medtronic. Health Canada has issued a licence for Medtronic’s Symplicity Spyral multi-electrode renal denervation (RDN) system for the management of hypertension. The system is designed for patients whose blood pressure remains high despite medication and lifestyle changes or when guideline-driven therapy is not tolerated well. Said to be […]