SonarMD touts positive data from digital platform at DDW
According to a report on GlobalData’s Pharma Intelligence Center, the global Crohn’s disease market will be worth $25.5bn in 2032. Credit: Emily frost via Shutterstock. SonarMD has revealed positive results from two studies, demonstrating that its SonarMD digital platform reduces emergency department visits and inpatient admissions for irritable bowel disease (IBD) patients. The data […]
AiM Medical Robotics partners with Harvard Hospital for DBS study
AiM’s neurosurgical surgical robot is MRI-compatible, which facilitates intelligent intraoperative surgical planning and guidance through real-time soft tissue imaging. Image Credit: solar22 / Shutterstock. AiM Medical Robotics has partnered with Harvard Medical School’s affiliate Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) in the US to conduct a study validating its robot for deep brain stimulation (DBS) in […]
MHRA proposes international medical device recognition framework
The draft policy is aimed at offering access to quality-assured medical devices and streamlining the assessment process. Credit: Photoroyalty / Shutterstock.com. The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced a proposed framework for the global recognition of medical devices. In a statement of policy intent, the agency detailed the UK Government’s intent to acknowledge […]
Vantis Vascular secures funds to advance intervention technologies
The investment will be pivotal in advancing the field of interventional cardiology and enhancing patient outcomes. Credit: Dmitry Kalinovsky / Shutterstock.com. Medical technology company Vantis Vascular has secured $5m in a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) financing round to develop intervention technologies. This financing is convertible upon the company’s future Series C preferred round. […]
Foundation Medicine launches cancer RNA sequencing test in US
The FoundationOne RNA test was previously only available for research and investigational use. Image Credit: ArtemisDiana / Shutterstock. Boston-based Foundation Medicine has started the commercial launch of its RNA sequencing test FoundationOne RNA in the US. FoundationOne RNA can be used to detect fusions in solid tumours and may also be used in other cancers […]
Dental aligners market driven by tech advance and demand
Malocclusion – the misalignment of teeth – is a widespread concern impacting individuals globally, with varying prevalence across age groups and regions. The condition not only affects oral health but also has aesthetic and psychosocial implications, emphasising the importance of effective treatment for both physical and mental well-being. Patients are increasingly choosing clear aligners over […]
Guardant’s tumour mutation profiling test gains EU IVDR certification
The company said that the test now “meets requirements under stricter EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation”. Image credit: Shutterstock/viewimage. Guardant Health has received the green light to market its tumour mutation profiling blood test in the European Union (EU). Certified under the EU’s In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) from notified body TÜV SÜD Product Service, […]
Explainer: US Election 2024 -Biden’s healthcare outlook
A poll conducted by US broadcaster CNBC found that 77% of respondents considered healthcare to be one of their top issues. Credit: Shutterstock / Luca Perra. As a presidential election looms in the US, the incumbent democratic party has made strides to win over public, party and investor confidence through small reforms to healthcare. Current […]
Limula raises $6.8m to accelerate cell therapy manufacturing platform
One of the major barriers to the general proliferation of a lot of cell and gene therapies previously has been the general need and lack of availability of stem cells. credit: Shutterstock / Natali _ Mis Swiss life science start-up, Limula, has secured $6.8m in seed funding to push forward its system for automating cell […]
Laborie launches Solar Compact System and manometry catheter
Laborie Medical Technologies’ Solar Compact System. Credit: PRNewswire/ Laborie Medical Technologies. Laborie Medical Technologies has launched the Solar Anorectal Manometry Catheter and Solar Compact System for improved gastrointestinal diagnostics. Said to be the first disposable high-resolution anorectal manometry (HRAM) device available, the Solar Catheter is designed to improve the diagnosis of defecatory disorders and pelvic-floor […]