Boston Scientific reports rise in FY2023 net income
The FARAPULSE PFA System is indicated for the isolation of pulmonary veins in the treatment of drug-refractory, recurrent, symptomatic, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Credit: Boston Scientific Corporation or its affiliates. Boston Scientific has announced financial results for the full year 2023, with reported GAAP net income attributable to the company’s common stockholders reaching $1.57bn, an increase […]
Infinity Bio introduces advanced antibody profiling platform
Infinity Bio developed MIPSA for a detailed understanding of individual immune responses. Credit: SWKStock/Shutterstock.com. Infinity Bio has introduced a new antibody profiling platform using MIPSA technology. This platform is set to enhance research in immunology, virology, autoimmunity, and allergy by offering depth in immune system analysis. The MIPSA technology harnesses recent advancements in high-throughput DNA […]
Newly rebranded Lifeward CEO looks ahead to 2024 milestones
Lifeward has developed a wearable robotic exoskeleton that facilitate motion in patients with physical limitations or disability. Image credit: Shutterstock/Unai Huizi Photography. From re-walking to rebranding, ReWalk Robotics has undergone corporate transformation to become Lifeward, as the company turns a corner in its offering to patients with physical limitations or disabilities. The company began trading […]
Can Elon Musk’s Neuralink be trusted to put chips in your brain?
Neuralink completed its first human implant Monday, according to Musk. Photo: Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images. Billionaire Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface (BCI) company Neuralink successfully completed its first human implant on Sunday (28 January), according to the founder. In a post on X, the social media site he owns, Musk announced that the patient is […]
Cardiac ablation giants dominating the global pulsed-field ablation space
The US holds the highest share at nearly 50% in the EP ablation market. Credit: MAD.vertise via Shutterstock. The landscape of electrophysiology (EP) ablation catheters has seen significant advancements in recent years, especially with the introduction of pulsed-field ablation (PFA). In December 2023, Medtronic received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its PFA […]
FDA approves NuvoAir’s home-use spirometer
The US spirometer market is forecast to be worth $47.5m by 2030. Credit: DjelicS via Getty Images. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to NuvoAir for the in-home use of its Air Next spirometer. The spirometer allows individuals to conduct comprehensive lung function tests from their own homes, providing data […]
Endogenex receives FDA approval for ReCET System trial
The system is aimed at treating adult patients with T2D. Credit: Jeanette Teare/Shutterstock.com. Endogenex has received an investigational device exemption (IDE) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to commence a pivotal clinical study of the ReCET System for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D). The system is aimed at treating adult patients […]
BD partners with Techcyte for AI-based cervical cytology system
The cervical cytology system is designed for enhanced accuracy and efficiency of Pap test. Credit: BD-Techcyte. BD has collaborated with Techcyte, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based digital diagnostics company, for a digital cervical cytology system. This AI-based algorithm aims to assist cytotechnologists and pathologists in identifying signs of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions effectively through whole-slide […]
Enhancing the pacemaker market: at the heart of medical device innovation
Pacemakers have been an essential part of cardiac care across the world for decades. These small, implantable devices have saved countless lives by regulating irregular heart rhythms, ensuring that the heart beats at a healthy rate. Traditional pacemakers use electrical impulses to stimulate the heart’s natural rhythm, and they have been instrumental in managing conditions […]
Aditxt acquires Brain Scientific’s EEG brain monitoring assets
The acquisition will bolster the capabilities of Pearsanta, allowing it to offer advanced neurological diagnostics and monitoring solutions. Credit: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock.com. Aditxt has acquired a suite of electroencephalography (EEG) brain monitoring technologies and devices which were previously owned by Brain Scientific. The portfolio of assets includes 16 patents, with the NeuroCap and NeuroEEG as flagship products, […]