Elemind receives $12m for wearable brain modulation device
According to Elemind, the wearable neurotechnology can read individual brainwaves and guide them in real time by responding with tailored stimulation. credit: Shutterstock / Lia Koltyrina. A wearable neuromodulation device designed to stimulate the brain and boost sleep quality and memory has secured $12m in seed funding. US-based neurotechnology company Elemind emerged from stealth and […]
Five ways disconnected consent is impacting patient experiences
The patient experience in healthcare is about more than just quality medical care—it’s also about trust, transparency, and communication. One critical aspect of patient-provider interactions that often goes overlooked is consent. When consent management processes are disconnected or poorly managed, it can have a detrimental impact on patient experiences. With many healthcare providers managing multiple tech stacks across siloed teams, it’s no surprise that individual user consent […]
US FDA approves Boston Scientific’s WaveWriter SCS Systems
Boston Scientific said that the FDA’s decision is supported by the SOLIS randomised control trial. Credit: Sundry Photography/shutterstock.com. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for an extended indication of Boston Scientific‘s WaveWriter SCS Systems. This approval now encompasses the treatment of chronic low back and leg pain in individuals who haven’t […]
ShiraTronics concludes migraine therapy pilot study in Australia
The ShiraTronics’ device can deliver precise electrical pulses to disrupt migraine pain signals. Credit: ShiraTronics, Inc./ PRNewswire. Clinical-stage medical device company ShiraTronics has completed its pilot study in Australia for its implantable migraine therapy system. The device is designed to alleviate the debilitating symptoms of migraine sufferers through electrical pulse delivery. The fully implantable, programmable […]
Scepticism of AI remains despite disruptive impact – GlobalData survey
Globaldata Found That 78% Of Respondents Believed That Ai Would Disrupt Their Industries. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is viewed as the most disruptive technology among businesses, but some scepticism of the technology remains, according to a new GlobalData survey. The Thematic Intelligence: Tech Sentiment Polls Q4 2023 survey, carried out across GlobalData’s network of B2B websites, […]
BariaTek implants first device that aims to mimic weight loss surgery
BariaTek’s BariTon is a reversible implant that consists of a gastric part and an intestinal part, reducing food intake and calorie absorption. Image credit: Shutterstock/Pixel-Shot. Alongside the ever-growing pharma revolution in weight loss drugs, BariaTek Medical is one of the medtech companies making sure device innovation keeps up with bariatric demand. The France-based company has […]
Velico collaborates with Red Cross for spray-dried plasma development
The company has teamed up with the US non-profit as part of its Blood Center Education Program (BCEP), in which Red Cross doctors across the US will get hands-on training with FrontlineODP. Credit: Shutterstock / melnikof. US-based blood and plasma company Velico has teamed up with the American Red Cross to understand how frontline clinicians […]
Dexcom launches real-time CGM solution Dexcom ONE+ in Europe
Dexcom plans to launch the Dexcom ONE+ real-time CGM device across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Image Credit: Dexcom / Business Wire. DexCom has launched its real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system Dexcom ONE+ in Spain, Belgium and Poland. The company also revealed that the device will launch in the Netherlands in the week […]
Procyrion secures $57.7m in Series E funding for Aortix device
The Aortix percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (pMCS) device is designed to aid patients with ADHF. Credit: Procyrion, Inc. US-based medical devices company Procyrion has successfully completed a Series E funding round, securing $57.7m. This investment will support the pivotal DRAIN-HF IDE trial of the Aortix pMCS device, designed to aid patients with acute decompensated heart […]
Health Canada approves Venus Medtech’s TPVR system
Clinical trials have shown the VenusP-Valve transcatheter pulmonic valve replacement system to be safe and effective. Credit: Venus Medtech/ PRNewswire. Health Canada has approved China-based Venus Medtech’s VenusP-Valve transcatheter pulmonic valve replacement (TPVR) system. Said to be the first self-expanding TPVR product approved in China and Europe, the VenusP-Valve is a Class III implantable cardiovascular […]