Massachusetts researchers have repurposed a commercially-available dye that has been around since the 1950s to make short-wave infrared easily available for clearer imaging. Fluorescence imaging is often used to visualize biological tissues or blood vessels during reconstructive surgery to see if vessels are connected properly. Currently, researchers use a dye that runs at the near-infrared […]
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7 medtech stories we missed this week: April 6, 2018
From CHF Solutions’s distribution deal to Guided Therapeutics’s licensing agreement, here are seven medtech stories we missed this week but throught were still worth mentioning. 1. CHF inks Spanish distribution deal CHF Solutions announced in an April 5 press release that it has signed a distribution agreement with Dimedix Surgical. The distribution agreement will allow […]
‘Nightmare bacteria’ swarming the country, CDC reports
Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified more than 200 cases of bacteria that could resist nearly all antibiotics, the agency reported today. The CDC said that these “nightmare bacteria” are resistant to all or most antibiotics and are making their way through the country. In one assessment, a lab discovered that […]
Why partnerships between medtech companies and doctors are so important
As new devices and technologies are being developed in the medtech industry, doctors and physicians have to learn about the devices on platforms that are different from what they know. One way to help make the healthcare provider’s transition into using new devices easier is to forge a partnership between the industry and the physician, […]
Allina Health and Zipnosis partner to expand online care platform
Allina Health and Zipnosis have recently partnered to update Allina Health’s online diagnosis and treatment service. Allina Health recently launched its Everyday Online platform that is powered by virtual care company Zipnosis. Allina Health Everyday Online is designed to bring convenient access to patients through Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Get the full story on our […]
7 medtech stories we missed this week: March 23, 2018
From Medizone’s evaluation deal to Advantis Medical Imaging getting CE Mark approval, here are seven medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth mentioning. 1. Medizone inks AsepticSure evaluation deal with commercial cleaning products maker Innovasource Medizone announced in a March 22 press release that it has signed a product evaluation agreement with […]
10 women medtech leaders you should know
There is a women’s leadership gap in the U.S., and women in medtech have been working to alleviate that problem. According to a report from the Centers for American Progress, women hold 52% of professional jobs in the U.S., but only 14.6% are CEOs, 8.1% are top earners and 4.6% are Fortune 500 CEOs. More specifically, […]
Piedmont Healthcare expands use of Glytec’s insulin dosing decision software
Piedmont Healthcare, which uses Glytec‘s insulin therapy tech at three of its hospitals, plans to expand use of the eGlycemic Management System to all of its acute care facilities. Glytec’s software features evidence-based insulin dosing decision support, surveillance of blood glucose values to identify patients at risk of low and high blood sugar, real-time alerts to […]
7 medtech stories we missed this week: March 16, 2018
From Intricon expanding its manufacturing space to Arthrex signing a global distribution deal, here are seven medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth mentioning. 1. Intricon expands medical footprint Intricon announced in a March 13 press release that it has signed a 5-year lease that will secure 30,000 sq. ft of manufacturing […]
8 women medtech innovators you need to know
As we celebrate more women becoming medtech leaders and paving the way for innovation, it’s important to remember the many accomplishments women have already made when it comes to the advancement of health and medicine. X-rays on the battlefield, the American Red Cross, leprosy treatment and more — these advances happened because of women. As […]
Diagnostic errors top ECRI Top 10 patient safety concerns list
Diagnostic errors, which approximately one out of every 20 adult patients experience every year, topped the list of the ECRI Institute’s top ten patient safety concerns for healthcare organizations in 2018. Diagnostic errors can have unexpected and serious repercussions, according to the report, including care gaps, repeat testing, unnecessary procedures and patient harm. “Diagnostic errors […]