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Ceribell Brings Clarity to EEG Monitoring

Ceribell Rapid Response EEG now offers 24/7 bedside monitoring to automatically detect seizures and alert clinicians for the presence of brain activity consistent with status epilepticus.

Medtech in a Minute: 3M Quits Drug-Delivery, New FDA Commissioner, and More

3M is selling "substantially all" of its drug-delivery business and Gore has its eye on diabetes. But first, meet the new head of FDA.

It's Official, Hahn Will Lead FDA

The Senate confirmed Stephen Hahn as FDA Commissioner on Thursday by a vote of 72-18.

3M Sheds Its Drug-Delivery Business

The company plans to sell most of its drug-delivery business to an affiliate of Altaris Capital Partners for $650 million plus a 17% noncontrolling interest in the new company. 3M also will keep transdermal drug delivery components business.

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Foundation Medicine Expands Companion Diagnostics Offerings

Identifying specific mutations can help match patients to targeted therapies.

AI-Enabled Stethoscope Brings Specialized Knowledge to the Point of Care

Eko has developed a new algorithm that works with its DUO stethoscope that could create new capabilities in detecting asymptomatic low ejection fraction as well as in monitoring existing patients.

C2N Diagnostics Brings Home Positive Results for Alzheimer’s Test

The St. Louis-based company unveiled the results at the 12th Annual Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease conference.

Bipartisan Bill Could Improve Breakthrough Device Availability for Medicare Patients

U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash) recently reintroduced The Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2019.

Can a Breakthrough Medical Device Reduce the Risk of Hospital-Associated Infections?

N8 Medical’s CeraShield technology protects the surfaces of medical devices and prevents bacterial and fungal adhesion to them.

What Does Every Engineer Want for the Holidays?

During the holiday season, one tends to think of presents. But today’s designers, manufacturers and sellers tell us the product is but a commodity and what we really want is the experience.

Medtech in a Minute: Dexcom's Snafu, a VR Surgical Robot, and More

There's a cool new robot you should know about, and ViewRay has friends in high places. But first, Dexcom learns a valuable customer service lesson.

3DBio Therapeutics Wins Rare Pediatric Disease Designation

The New York-based company won the designation for AuriNovo, an investigational combination product for reconstruction of the outer ear in patients with microtia.

Gore’s Interest in Diabetes Continues with New Investment

The Newark, DE-based company announced an investment into PhysioLogic Devices, a firm developing an implantable intraperitoneal insulin delivery system.

No Quartz Needed: The World’s First Crystal-less, Wireless MCU Improves IoT Designs

BAW can enable the next generation of industrial and telecommunication applications by changing how we approach system designs today. (Image source: Texas Instruments) From blood glucose, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation monitors in the medical sector, to temperature and smoke...

PGDx Cancer Assay Wins IDE to Be Used in Merck Trial

The Baltimore-based company’s elio assay will be used to analyze genomic markets to direct patient enrollment and stratification.

Vicarious Spices up Surgical Robotics with Virtual Reality

The Boston-based company has been granted breakthrough device designation from FDA and it has tapped former Verb Surgical CEO Scott Huennekens to be on its board.

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