February marks age-related macular degeneration month
The disease damages the macula – the central area of the retina responsible for central vision. Credit: sruilk via Shutterstock. In recognition of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) awareness month in February 2024, Ocuphire Pharma Inc is at the forefront of advancing treatment options for this progressive degenerative eye disease. AMD, primarily affecting individuals over the […]
How Alleima stainless steel is helping one surgical blade maker cut through
More than 310 million surgeries are performed worldwide each year, and this number is expected to continue growing due to the increasing prevalence of disease and the burden of age-related health problems. Many chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular, cancer and age-related osteoarthritis and eye conditions, like cataracts, will at some point require surgical intervention. Investment […]
Helping advance earlier CTE diagnosis in NFL players
The NFL has paid out nearly $1.2bn to more than 1,600 former players and their families in a CTE settlement case. Image credit: Getty Images/Ezra Shaw. More than 100 million people watched the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl LVIII, one of sport’s annual highlights. While much of the […]
Roche launches Factor Xa inhibitor coagulation tests in Europe
Roche’s coagulation tests can be used to assess the anti-Xa activity of the three Factor Xa inhibitors along with another anti-coagulant heparin. Image Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock. Roche has launched three coagulation tests for three oral Factor Xa inhibitors namely apixaban, edoxaban and rivaroxaban, in European countries accepting the CE mark. Factor Xa inhibitors, […]
Proscia digital pathology software swings FDA 510(k) clearance
The FDA clearance follows a study published by the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) that found that up to 70% of clinical decisions depend on some form of pathology imaging. Credit: Shutterstock / Alex_Traksel. A digital pathology software designed for the primary cancer diagnosis of a patient has been granted 510 (k) clearance from the […]
Robotic knee surgery fails to improve revision rates, study finds
The medical robotics market is forecast to be worth $14.5bn in 2030. Credit: manassanant pamai via Getty Images. A study determining that robotic assistance in knee replacement surgeries does not improve revision rates two years following surgery has been presented at AAOS 2024 in San Francisco. Researchers used the American Joint Replacement Registry to identify […]
Aptar, Biogen to develop digital health solutions for neuro diseases
The partnership aims to advance care for neurological and rare disease patients. Credit: Portrait Image Asia/ shutterstock.com. Aptar has signed a multi-year enterprise agreement with Biogen to develop digital health solutions aimed at enhancing care for patients with neurological and rare diseases. The partnership leverages Aptar’s capabilities to support the development and operation of new […]
ProCell secures CE-marked approval for blood recovery unit
The use of IAT in operating rooms is a routine practice that helps reduce the need for donor blood transfusions. Credit: National Cancer Institute on Unsplash. ProCell Surgical has received CE-marked approval for its Sponge Blood Recovery Unit, allowing it to enter the European Union market. The certification indicates that ProCell’s product complies with the […]
MIT researchers develop ultrasound sticker for organ monitoring
The new small, wearable sensor is roughly the size of a postage stamp. Credit: Courtesy of the researchers/Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have developed a new ultrasound sticker that can monitor the stiffness of internal organs, offering a potential tool for early disease detection. The new […]
CooperSurgical, Fulgent partner on genetic screening panels
The three Picture Genetic tests are made available exclusively to CBR clients. Credit: Suchart Sriwichai from Pixabay. US-based CooperSurgical has partnered with Fulgent Genetics to provide exclusive newborn genetic screening panels to families of the CBR. The collaboration leverages Fulgent’s Picture Genetics platform to offer a suite of genetic testing options through CBR, a private […]