US researchers initiate study to improve pancreatic cancer detection
The imaging technique has the potential to identify cancer cells as small as 200 microns. Credit: angellodeco/ Shutterstock.com. Researchers at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center in Oklahoma, US, are initiating a study that could transform pancreatic cancer detection using MSOT imaging. This new imaging technique, combined with a specially designed contrast agent, has the potential […]
Philips ceases sales of sleep apnoea devices following FDA deal
Though Philips set aside €363m in Q4 2023 to deal with the long-running issues, the company remains confident of future revenue targets. Credit: Shutterstock/Mats Wiklund. Dutch company Philips has said it will halt sales of its sleep apnoea devices, according to the latest development regarding its troubled respiratory division. The move comes after an agreement, […]
transforming diagnostics and propelling IVD market growth
NGS technologies are paving the way in personalised treatments. Credit: ArtemisDiana via Shutterstock. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is a high-throughput method for DNA sequencing that has largely superseded traditional first-generation sequencing methods. NGS has revolutionised the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) market by providing enhanced diagnostic capabilities and expanding the market scope. The NGS market was valued […]
Lund University announces new biomarkers to predict diabetes
Researchers conducted a comprehensive review of over 9,000 studies from 1990 to 2021. Credit: goffkein.pro/Shutterstock.com. Lund University in Sweden has announced that an international research team identified 13 biomarkers that could significantly enhance the prediction of cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). This breakthrough is expected to lead to improved risk […]
Nano arthroscopy: minimally invasive excellence
This cutting-edge approach to orthopaedic procedures is reshaping the landscape of surgical care. Credit: edwardolive via Shutterstock. Nano arthroscopy is an innovative minimally invasive surgical technique that utilises a high-quality camera mounted on a needle-like device. This novel method allows surgeons to perform procedures in smaller joints such as the wrist, ankle and elbow, as […]
Paragon 28 unveils minimally invasive tendon harvester
Paragon 28’s Mister Tendon harvester and blunt dissection probe. Credit: Business Wire/ Paragon 28. Paragon 28 has launched the Mister Tendon Harvester System, which is designed to facilitate minimally invasive harvesting of the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) and flexor digitorum longus (FDL) tendons. The new system is intended to streamline tendon transfer procedures, particularly in […]
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to Able Medical’s thoracic repair system
The surgical sutures market will be worth $520.12m by 2030 in the US, according to a GlobalData market model. Credit: Gorodenkoff via Shutterstock. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlighted Able Medical’s Valkyrie RIB system, granting 510(k) clearance for the single-use device. The device is an extension of Able’s Valkyrie thoracic fixation system, […]
Mindray plans to acquire stake in APT Medical
APT Medical specialises in catheters for electrophysiology and sheaths for invasive treatments of peripheral blood vessel blockages. Credit: MAD.vertise/Shutterstock.com. Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics is planning to acquire a controlling stake in APT Medical, a move that will significantly expand its footprint in the cardiovascular disease-related medical device sector, reported Reuters. The 6.65bn yuan ($927m) transaction […]
Sechrist launches new hyperbaric chamber and software
Sechrist’s 3300HM Hyperbaric Chamber features a modern design with a Patient Step-in Entry. Credit: Sechrist Industries, Inc/PRNewswire. US-based Sechrist Industries has unveiled two products, the eHEAL software system and the 3300HM Hyperbaric Chamber, to enhance hyperbaric medicine. The new offerings combine advanced technology with user-friendly features, aiming to improve the efficiency and safety of hyperbaric […]
Onward Medical gears up for FDA submission for ARC-EX Therapy
A market model by GlobalData estimates the global neuromodulation device market will be worth $11.4bn by 2033, up from $6bn in 2022. Image credit: Shutterstock/Yurchanka Siarhei. Onward Medical remains on track to send a submission to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of its non-invasive neuromodulation therapy. “We are preparing to submit […]