PerkinElmer (NYSE:PKI) announced today that it launched its PKeye workflow monitor for remotely managing and monitoring workflows. Waltham, Massachusetts–based PerkinElmer’s cloud-based PKeye workflow monitor enables laboratory personnel to remotely handle PerkinElmer instruments and workflows in real-time through 24/7 access and visibility into laboratory operations. According to a news release, the cloud-based web design and centralized […]
Digital Health
Better Therapeutics completes enrollment in type 2 diabetes study
Better Therapeutics (NSDQ:BTTX) announced that it completed patient enrollment in a study of its digital therapeutic in treating diabetes. San Francisco–based Better Therapeutics’ BT-001 prescription digital therapeutic delivers a novel form of cognitive-behavioral therapy to patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
OxiWear raises $1.25M for wearable pulse oximeter
Medtech and sports tech startup OxiWear announced today that it closed an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round at $1.25 million. Arlington, Virginia–based OxiWear develops a wearable pulse oximeter that delivers 24-hour continuous oxygen monitoring and low-oxygen alerting. The $1.25 million in funding comes in at half a million more dollars than expected for the pre-seed funding […]
Medtech analyst David Lewis launches venture fund
Gilmartin Capital announced today that it launched its first venture fund, to be led by medtech industry expert David Lewis. The Gilmartin Capital Fund I will focus on investment opportunities in the medical device, life science tools, diagnostics and digital health sectors, Gilmartin said in a news release. Lewis is the founder and managing partner […]
Viz.ai launches AI-powered modules for pulmonary embolism, aortic disease
Viz.ai announced today that it launched its artificial intelligence-based modules for managing pulmonary embolism and aortic disease. San Francisco-based Viz.ai said in a news release that the new modules allow for faster clinical decision making and improved care coordination for patients with the two life-threatening conditions. The company is debuting the modules at the 48th […]
Pear Therapeutics picks up another $50M ahead of going public through SPAC merger
Pear Therapeutics and Thimble Point Acquisition Corp. announced today that they received additional funding worth $50 million ahead of a merger. Boston-based Pear Therapeutics confirmed in June that it will go public by merging Thimble Point Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). A special meeting will be held for Thimble Point stockholders to […]
FDA clears Medtronic’s PillCam system for remote endoscopy procedures
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its PillCam Small Bowel 3 system for remote endoscopy procedures. PillCam SB3 @Home program works with Amazon logistics to ensure timely and accurate results for patients undergoing remote endoscopy procedures from the comfort of their own homes, according to a news release. The platform […]
Time recognizes Abbott offerings among this year’s 100 best inventions
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) was among a series of medtech companies to receive recognition from Time in its list of 2021’s best inventions. The list of the year’s top inventions included Abbott’s innovations twice, with a nod to its NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic and its at-home COVID-19 testing offerings. Get the full story at our sister site, Medical Design & Outsourcing.
Abbott research highlights issues with training, technology for treating cardiovascular disease
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) today released global market research that demonstrates challenges associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. From the company’s Beyond Intervention multi-year global research program, the latest research identified inconsistencies in patient care delivery, access to technology that supports accurate diagnosis and issues of health equity resulting in inadequate care for underserved […]
FDA clears HeartVista’s MRI automation platform for Siemens Healthineers scanners
HeartVista announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its artificial intelligence-assisted One Click MRI acquisition software. Palo Alto, California-based HeartVista’s One Click MRI software received the FD clearance for delivery on Siemens Healthineers’ MRI scanners. The company said in a news release that its AI-assisted solutions make cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) exams on […]
Cue Health launches direct-to-consumer virtual health platform
Cue Health (NSDQ:HLTH) announced today that it will launch its direct-to-consumer virtual health program on Nov. 15, 2021. San Diego-based Cue Health’s virtual health platform includes what it says is a first-of-its kind molecular COVID-19 test through its new eCommerce site and in-app shop. The company said in a news release that it makes the […]