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 […]
Big Data
PhysIQ, InCarda Therapeutics to collaborate on AFib treatment tech
PhysIQ announced today that it entered into a strategic collaboration with InCarda Therapeutics. Newark, California–based InCarda Therapeutics develops first-of-their-kind inhaled therapies for treating cardiovascular diseases. According to a news release, Syneos Health recommended PhysIQ’s patient monitoring technology to help advance InCarda’s clinical study of InRhythm (orally inhaled flecainide) in patients with AFib. The Phase III […]
Glytec, CPS collaborate on glycemic management support for pharmacy departments
Glytec announced today that CPS Solutions selected it to serve as an insulin management technology resource. Waltham, Massachusetts-based Glytec will serve as a resource for CPS’ more than 2,200 pharmacy professionals across more than 800 healthcare facilities nationwide. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
Verily’s Onduo, Sword Health collaborate on virtual care
Onduo announced today that it entered into a strategic collaboration with Sword Health to broaden virtual care for diabetes and other conditions. Sword Health, a digital musculoskeletal (MSK) care provider, will work with Onduo by Verily, an Alphabet sister company of Google. The idea is to offer complementary solutions, broadening access to virtual care benefits for […]
KeyCare raises $24M for virtual care platform
KeyCare announced today that it closed $24 million in a Series A financing round for its virtual-first care platform built with Epic. Chicago-based KeyCare designed a platform for offering health systems the ability to easily augment care teams and optimize capacity. There are partnerships with a nationwide network of virtual care groups. On the platform, […]
FDA clears Medtronic’s next-gen UNiD spine analyzer
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its UNiD spine analyzer v4.0 planning platform. The UNiD spine analyzer v4.0 includes a new Degen algorithm for degenerative spine procedures. The algorithm is designed to leverage machine learning to help surgeons plan and personalize procedures for patients undergoing lower lumbar spine surgery and […]
GE Healthcare opens 5G innovation lab in India
GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE) announced today that it inaugurated its first 5G innovation lab around the globe in Bengaluru, India. The company aims to use the 5G innovation lab to position itself at the forefront of groundbreaking advances in patient care, including potentially bringing cutting-edge technology to rural and suburban regions. According to a news release, […]
How safe is health information after the overturning of Roe?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today issued guidance meant to better protect women’s health information as state abortion bans kick in after the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. Despite the HHS actions, women may still wonder whether their health information is entirely safe going forward — a potential challenge […]
Medtronic appoints Pfizer EVP as independent board director
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it appointed Lidia Fonseca to its board of directors as an independent director. Fonseca, who serves as EVP and chief digital and technology officer at Pfizer, will become a director effective today. She will serve on the board’s Compensation Committee and Science and Technology Committee. “We are thrilled to welcome […]
Florence Healthcare raises $27M for clinical trial software
Florence Healthcare announced today that it completed a Series C-1 funding round with proceeds reaching $27 million. Atlanta-based Florence Healthcare, a developer of clinical trial software designed to provide the digital link between clinical trial sites, sponsors and CROs, has now raised $114.1 million to date. The company said in a news release that the […]
Aidoc raises $110M for AI-powered care platform
Artificial intelligence-based healthcare technology developer Aidoc announced today that it raised $110 million in a Series D financing round. Tel Aviv, Israel-based Aidoc’s latest fundraising round brings its total funding to $250 million. The company aims to use the funds to power the expansion of its Aidoc AI Care Platform designed to empower radiologists and […]