The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) recently shipped its first batch of a medical isotope used to diagnose and treat thyroid cancer, making it the first domestic source of Iodine-131 (I-131) in 30 years. I-131 has only an eight-day half-life, making stockpiling impossible, and demand is expected to increase. Thyroid cancer is “the most rapidly increasing […]
TriSalus touts data for pressure-enabled drug-delivery tech
TriSalus Life Sciences touted results today from a Phase Ib trial of its pressure-enabled drug-delivery tech for immunotherapy. The company reported that delivering a concentrated dose of CAR-T cells at the site of a solid tumor using its technology was safe and contributed to positive clinical results. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug […]
OncoSec shares fall on preliminary data from skin cancer trial
Shares in OncoSec Medical (NSDQ:ONCS) fell nearly -60% this morning after the company revealed preliminary data from its Phase IIb trial of intratumoral delivery of Tavo in people with unresectable, advanced melanoma. OncoSec’s lead product, Tavo, uses electroporation to deliver IL-12 directly into a patient’s tumor, triggering an immune response. Get the full story at our sister […]
Delcath registers $100m offering
Delcath Systems (NSDQ:DCTH) registered a $100 million offering with the SEC this week to support the development of its system designed to administer high-dose chemotherapy to the liver. The company’s product, melphalan hydrochloride for injection for use with the Delcath hepatic delivery system, won CE Mark clearance in Europe in 2012 and is under consideration by the FDA […]
Researchers develop nanodevice to deliver immunotherapy
Researchers at Houston Methodist Research Institute have created a nanodevice that can be used to deliver immunotherapy to treat triple-negative breast cancer. The tiny device is designed to be inserted directly into a tumor, delivering a localized, sustained-release dose of therapy and eliminating the need for patients to undergo IV treatments. Get the full story […]
Novocure touts results from glioblastoma TTF trial analysis
NovoCure (NSDQ:NVCR) yesterday released results from a post-hoc analysis of its EF-14 phase 3 pivotal trial in newly diagnosed glioblastoma, touting an association between higher doses of Tumor Treating Fields and improved overall survival. The analysis explored patient data from 317 qualified individuals in the TTF treatment arm of the St. Helier, Jersey-based company’s EF-14 phase […]
Adaptiiv teams with University of Hong Kong on software use, research
Adaptiiv said that the University of Hong Kong will begin using the company’s 3D bolus software and that it will partner with the university’s clinical oncology department to develop new applications. Adaptiiv (Halifax, Nova Scotia) designed its software to convert cancer patient CT scan data into a digital model that can be used to print a bolus […]
ASTRO 2018 Roundup: Fujifilm enters US CT market with FCT Embrace
Fujifilm (TSE:4901) said this week it launched the FCT Embrace 85cm wide bore computed tomography imaging unit, touting it as the world’s first such device to hit the market. The system launch marks the company’s first foray into the CT field, FujiFilm said. The release was announced at the American Society for Radiation Oncology annual meeting […]
U.S. military to adopt Adaptiiv’s 3D bolus cancer software
Adaptiiv Medical Technologies said that the U.S. military will use its 3D bolus software to treat American veterans with cancer at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Adaptiiv designed its software to convert patient CT scan data into a digital model that can be used to print a bolus that conforms to patient anatomy, according to […]
Novocure touts Phase II pancreatic cancer pilot study
Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) today touted the results of a Phase II pilot trial designed to test the feasibility, safety and efficacy of its Tumor Treating Fields therapy in patients with unresectable, advanced pancreatic cancer. The St. Helier, N.J.-based company’s Optune device uses electric fields, called Tumor Treating Fields, to disrupt cell division, inhibit tumor growth and trigger […]
These 10 medtech companies care a lot about research
These 10 medical device companies spent the largest portion of their budgets on research and development. Here’s a look at what they produced. Each year, Medical Design & Outsourcing compiles a list of the top 100 medical device companies across the globe and ranks the companies based on annual revenue for the most recent fiscal […]
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