MIT Research Could Speed Development of Liver Treatments
New research shows that an engineered model of human liver tissue can be used to investigate the effects of RNAi, helping to speed up the development of such treatments.
Medical Device and Diagnostics Industry
R&D - News
How a Medtronic-Sponsored Study Could Help Hospitals Save Lives and Money
Medtronic announced preliminary results from PRODIGY, a prospective, multi-center study to identify people at high risk for opioid-induced respiratory depression, a form of respiratory compromise.
Can a Polymer Help Reduce Deaths from Sepsis?
A student has won a global competition for her efforts to develop a synthetic material that could act as both a diagnostic and a therapeutic agent for bacterial toxins.
National Geographic Takes an Interest in Organs-on-Chips Research
The magazine published a special January edition on "The Future of Medicine" highlighting innovative organs-on-chips research and technology.
New DVT Device Designed to Tackle Stubborn ‘Wall-to-Wall’ Clot
The Vetex Thrombectomy Catheter is designed to remove wall-to-wall clot within the vein, in one procedure, and without thrombolytic drugs.
New Technique Could Be a Breakthrough for Motility Research
MIT researchers have discovered a way to potentially restore movement in patients with paralysis, or treat unwanted movements such as muscle tremor in Parkinson's patients.
Can a New Tiny Sensor Really Monitor Heart Cells?
The new device could help pave the way for future embedded devices.
Concept Device Designed to Tame Menopausal Hot Flashes
The flexible, hand-held product provides instant cooling.
New Virtual Surgical Simulator Debuts in Germany
Researchers present new virtual surgical simulator, known as “HandsOn.Surgery,” at MEDICA 2018.
What Can Medtech Do with Medicare Data via Blue Button 2.0?
A new initiative at CMS gives medtech companies access to four years of Medicare data.
How a Design Tweak Triggered a CPAP-Related Product Recall
A design change involving replacement parts for a commonly used CPAP mask has triggered a Class I recall for Compass Health.
Pfizer Is Keeping Details of New 'Rescue Pen' Low Key, for Now
Antares Pharma has agreed to help Pfizer develop a combination drug-device rescue pen using Antares' QuickShot device.
Is This the Turning of the Tide for Renal Denervation?
FDA gave ReCor Medical the green light to run a pivotal study of its ultrasound-based renal denervation system for the treatment of hypertension.
A Silver Bullet in Reducing Infections?
Two recent studies have found a significant decrease in the occurrence of infections when Silverlon antimicrobial wound dressings are used.
Nominate Young Medtech Pioneers for Our 2018 Rising Stars List
We want to raise the profile of the young people doing groundbreaking work in the medical device and diagnostic industry. Do you know any industry innovators under the age of 30? Tell us who should make the 2018 list! Email nominations to [email protected] with the subject line: Medtech's...