Google’s (NSDQ:GOOGL) Verily announced today that it received a $1 billion investment led by parent company Alphabet. South San Francisco, California-based Verily plans to use the funds to expand its businesses focused on precision health. New capital will go toward a variety of its core initiatives. Those include real-world evidence generation, healthcare data, research and […]
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Samsung unveils new V7 ultrasound system
Samsung today introduced its V7 ultrasound system, having recently picked up FDA 510(k) clearance for commercial use. Danvers, Massachusetts–based Boston Imaging — the U.S. headquarters of Samsung’s digital radiography and ultrasound business — unveiled the platform. It designed the ultrasound system to provide a range of clinical applications, improving the patient and user experience. “There […]
CISA warns on cybersecurity vulnerabilities for certain Baxter infusion pumps
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today issued a warning on some Baxter (NYSE:BAX) infusion pumps. Sigma and Baxter Spectrum infusion pumps are included in a CISA notice over remotely exploitable vulnerabilities. Those vulnerabilities include: missing description of sensitive data, use of externally controlled format string and missing authentication for critical functions. The […]
European Commission blocks Illumina’s Grail acquisition, company to appeal
Illumina (Nasdaq:ILMN) announced today that the European Commission issued a decision prohibiting its planned acquisition of Grail. San Diego-based Illumina said it is reviewing the order and intends to appeal the decision. The new hurdle in Europe follows a recent ruling in the U.S. that favored the acquisition. An administrative law judge in the U.S. […]
Ibex reports positive outcomes for AI-based breast cancer diagnostic
Ibex Medical Analytics announced today that a study of its Galen Breast diagnostic offering delivered positive outcomes. Tel Aviv, Israel-based Ibex designed its Galen platform to support pathologists in diagnosing breast, prostate, and gastric biopsies. Galen uses AI and machine learning technology based on hundreds of thousands of image samples scanned from biopsy slides through […]
FDA clears new Viz.ai algorithm for measuring ventricles in identifying pulmonary embolism
Viz.ai announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its automated RV/LV ratio algorithm as part of the Viz PE solution. San Francisco-based Viz.ai designed its algorithm to quickly and accurately measure the diameter of the ventricles of the heart. The measurements provide the ratio of the maximum right ventricle (RV) diameter versus left […]
Zimmer Biomet, Surgical Planning Associates partner on total hip replacement
Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:ZBH) announced today that it signed an exclusive, multi-year co-marketing agreement with Surgical Planning. Warsaw, Indiana-based ZB’s agreement with Surgical Planning Associates around the commercialization of its HipInsight. HipInsight is the first FDA-cleared, mixed-reality navigation system for total hip replacement. It is customized for Zimmer Biomet’s hip implant portfolio, according to a news […]
Masimo launches health-tracking watch for consumers
Masimo (Nasdaq:MASI) announced today that it began the full market release of its Masimo W1 health watch for consumer use. Irvine, California-based Masimo designed its W1 watch to offer accurate, continuous measurements and insightful health data. The wrist-worn wearable builds on the company’s personal, lifestyle-friendly designs for non-invasive blood parameter monitoring. For the first time […]
FDA clears syringe infusion pump with Dose IQ software from Baxter
Baxter (NYSE:BAX) announced today that the FDA issued 510(k) clearance to its Novum IQ infusion pump with Dose IQ safety software. Deerfield, Illinois-based Baxter designed its new Novum IQ syringe infusion pump (SYR) to deliver small amounts of fluid at low rates. It includes a technologically integrated user experience with enhanced safety features. The system offers […]
FDA clears Neuronetics’ motor threshold detection tech
Neuronetics (Nasdaq:STIM) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its D-Tect MT accessory for the NeuroStar platform. Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Neuronetics designed its D-Tect accessory to simplify the motor threshold (MT) determination for physicians. According to a news release, the now FDA-cleared technology gives clinicians a way to determine MT by visually reporting the […]
Study shows workplace productivity improvements with One Drop type 2 diabetes tech
One Drop today announced positive results from a trial of its digital health platform for people with type 2 diabetes. Employees using the One Drop digital diabetes management platform experienced significant productivity and functioning gains and were less likely to experience presenteeism at follow-up compared to control groups. Get the full story at our sister site, […]