Mindray announced that it launched the mWear system for wireless, wearable patient monitoring of a range of vital signs. Shenzhen, China–based Mindray designed mWear to enable an efficient workflow for monitoring patient conditions and delivering patient-centric care. Mindray’s mWear system addresses shortages of beds and staff in today’s hospitals, according to a news release. It […]
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Researchers tout AI-based diabetes onset prediction method
Scientists at Klick Applied Sciences say they discovered a way to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) as a diabetes screening tool. The scientists determined that they can use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen and prevent diabetes. They used machine learning and 12 hours of data from CGMs to determine whether a patient had prediabetes […]
FDA clears cortical neuromonitoring strip from Wise
Wise announced today that it received FDA clearance for its Wise Cortical Strip (WCS) for intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM). Milan, Italy-based Wise designed the single-use medical device for use on the brain surface in IONM. According to a news release, it marks the first product to receive FDA clearance within the WiseNeuro monitoring product family. […]
Dexcom G6 CGMs win reimbursement coverage in Japan
Terumo announced today that the Japanese medical insurance system expanded reimbursement coverage for the Dexcom G6 CGM. Japan’s medical insurance system introduced a new category titled “C150.” It makes a wider range of people with diabetes eligible to receive reimbursement for the G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) in Japan. Dexcom develops and manufactures the current-generation […]
Data supports digital diabetes program from Carbon Health
Carbon Health today announced patient data from its digital diabetes program, highlighting improved outcomes. San Francisco-based Carbon Health designed its endocrinologist-led platform to integrate with primary care. A certified team of diabetes educators supports the completely virtual platform. It offers accessibility to patients with no waiting or travel time involved. Carbon Health’s electronic health record […]
FDA clears Apple Watch app for tracking Parkinson’s from H2o Therapeutics
H2o Therapeutics announced recently that the FDA cleared its prescription mobile app, Parky, for monitoring Parkinson’s disease. Ankara, Turkey–based H2o’s Parky app monitors symptoms including tremors and dyskinesia in real-time through the Apple Watch. In addition, the tool allows users and medical professionals to share meaningful and reliable data. In a news release, the company […]
Ypsomed, CamDiab launch first automated insulin dosing system with Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3
Ypsomed announced that its mylife Loop now has authorization to work with the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor in Germany. The Ypsomed mylife YpsoPump combines with the CamDiab mylife CamAPS FX algorithm and FreeStyle Libre 3. Together, they form an intelligent and automated insulin delivery (AID) system for people with type 1 diabetes. Users can […]
Masimo says study backs its pulse oximetry for different skin colors
Masimo (Nasdaq:MASI) announced today that a study of its Masimo SET pulse oximetry demonstrated no difference in accuracy for different skin colors. Irvine, California-based Masimo evaluated its pulse oximetry’s performance in varying skin pigmentation. It observed no clinically significant accuracy or bias between Black and White subjects. The results come as the FDA increasingly scrutinizes […]
Abbott FreeStyle LibreLink app now pairs with Novo Nordisk insulin pens in UK
Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) announced that users of the Abbott (NYSE:ABT) FreeStyle LibreLink app can connect to its smart insulin pens. People living with diabetes in the United Kingdom can connect the app to the Novo Nordisk smart, connected pens. Users of the Abbott FreeStyle LibreLink app with FreeStyle Libre glucose sensing technology can see a […]
Pear Therapeutics posts mixed bag Q3, cuts 22% of workforce
Pear Therapeutics (Nasdaq:PEAR) stock is down today — a day after it reported mixed third-quarter results. The Boston-based prescription digital therapeutic (PDT) developer also announced a large set of layoffs yesterday evening. The new layoffs follow a previous workforce reduction announced over the summer. Shares of PEAR were down more than 3% at $2.44 apiece […]
Study supports Tandem t:slim X2 insulin pump for type 2 diabetes
Tandem Diabetes Care (Nasdaq:TNDM) announced that a study of adults with type 2 diabetes supported its automated insulin delivery system. The study evaluated adults with type 2 diabetes using the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology. Patients achieved improvement in all clinical endpoints with the technology, which currently does not hold approval for type […]