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Tiny Implant Can Control Neural Circuits in the Brain via Smartphone

Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the University of Washington in Seattle have the developed the device and said it has the potential to speed up efforts to uncover brain diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, addiction, depression, and pain.

Wright Medical Defends Clinical Performance of Cartiva Implant

Sales of the Cartiva implant fell short of the company's expectations in the second quarter amid "negative commentary" from the investment community, but the CEO insists there are no issues with Cartiva clinical results and that the sales miss was only caused by a transition from distributors to Wright's direct reps.

Siemens Set to Jump into Robotics with Proposed Acquisition of Corindus

The deal is valued at $1.1 billion and is set to close in 4Q19. The acquisition would see Siemens combining its imaging offerings with Corindus’ vascular robotics technology.

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FDA Eases Up on Paclitaxel Device Recommendations

Will FDA's latest update on paclitaxel devices trigger a rebound in the utilization of balloons and stents that use the drug?

Organovo Resets by Restructuring and Exploring Strategic Alternatives

The San Diego-based company said the strategic alternatives include the potential for an acquisition, merger, reverse merger, business combination, sale of assets, licensing, or other strategic transactions. Organovo’s measure comes after it failed to generate decisive scientific data to support prolonged functionality and therapeutic benefit of its liver tissue candidate.

Trauma Surgeon: Enough America, This Should Be Everyone’s Lane

A video posted by the Twitter group This Is Our Lane after the recent mass shooting in El Paso, TX left many viewers outraged, while others pointed out that emergency medical professionals don't have the luxury of "looking away" from the human cost of gun violence. The group was created last year after the NRA told doctors to "stay in your lane."

How 2019 Will Define TAVR for Years to Come

New approvals; product withdrawals; and a high profile procedure could easily cause 2019 to be one of the most memorable years for TAVR.

FDA Rejects BD's Lutonix Submission for Below-the-Knee PAD

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) disclosed during its quarterly earnings call that FDA rejected the company's application to approve the Lutonix drug-coated balloon to treat patients with below-the-knee peripheral artery disease. Paclitaxel-coated balloons like Lutonix have been heavily scrutinized this year by the U.S. regulatory agency.

Osso VR Expands Its Reach, Shares Study Results

Users of the virtual reality surgical training solution demonstrated significantly higher performance scores than those using traditional training.

Guardant Brings Home Strong Results as Liquid Biopsy Space Heats Up

The Redwood City, CA-based company said results of a study show the Guardant360 liquid biopsy assay can accurately detect microsatellite instability status as accurately as tissue biopsy.

Abbott's Ellipse Recall Is the 33rd U.S. Medical Device Recall This Year

Abbott is recalling the Ellipse implantable cardioverter defibrillators because electrical failures have been identified due to a faulty manufacturing process causing some aluminum wires to be partially exposed. Of the devices being recalled in the United States, 31 have been implanted in patients.

Exo Has a Plan to Make Ultrasound Imaging Available Everywhere

The Redwood City, CA-based company made significant progress in this goal by raising $35 million in a series B round.

May the Best Spine Robot Win

Dave Demski, CEO of Globus Medical, said it is taking longer to sell robotic systems due to increasing competitive marketing initiatives. Hospital executives are taking longer to make the purchasing decision as they evaluate potential alternatives, he said.

A Wearable Device Is Changing the Way Clinicians Manage Parkinson's Patients

A recently published study suggests that the wearable Personal KinetiGraph (PKG) provides a more effective approach to assessing motor fluctuations in Parkinson’s disease patients compared with patient-reported motor diaries.

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