Researchers at Battelle this week touted that the 1st user of its experimental NeuroLife system, designed to restore upper body mobility control to paralyzed patients through mental control, has shown improved control smoothness and accuracy with the system. The groups newest achievements are included in a peer-reviewed scientific paper published this week in Nature‘s Scientific […]
Research & Development
Researchers progress towards vaccine against fentanyl, heroin combo
Researchers reported at the 254th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society today that they are developing a vaccine to guard against the effects of fentanyl in combination with heroin – a deadly duo that is claiming a growing number of lives as the opioid crisis worsens in the U.S. “There is an […]
Gamida Cell launches severe aplastic anemia trial
Gamida Cell said today that the first patient has been transplanted in a study of its CordIn product for patients with severe aplastic anemia or hypoplastic myelodysplastic syndrome. The product is designed for patients with rare genetic diseases who have no fully-matched donors for a bone marrow transplantation. Gamida Cell said it is also evaluating its […]
Study: Annual mammograms would prevent the most deaths
(Reuters) – Yearly mammograms starting at age 40 would prevent the most deaths from breast cancer, U.S. researchers reported on Monday in a challenge to more conservative recommendations that take into account both the harms and the benefits of screening. The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Arleo, a radiologist specializing in mammography at Weill Cornell […]
BTG helps fund immuno-oncology drug-device research programs
BTG (LON:BTG) and the Society of Interventional Oncology said today that it expanded its immuno-oncology/interventional oncology research grant program. The group launched a second round of funding, designed help evaluate minimally invasive, image-guided therapies that use the body’s own immune system to treat cancer. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
Study: New tech “lights up” nerves to identify, reduce accidental damage
Researchers have developed a new nerve-illuminating tool they claim makes nerves stand out from other tissue, lighting it up to help surgeons avoid accidentally injuring nerves and identify nerves in need of repair. The tool, developed by Kenneth and Patrick Chin, uses an optical technique known as collimated polarized light imaging to help identify nerves […]
Medical device product development: pitfalls you need to avoid
Jon Speer, Greenlight.guru Managing your medical device product development project can be a daunting task. There are regulations and paperwork to manage, along with expectations such as deadlines or goals for getting the device to market. I sat down recently to chat with Peter Sebelius about our thoughts on project management best practices for medical […]
7 medtech stories we missed this week: Aug. 18, 2017
From Nemaura’s new Oceania distribution deal to Sanuwave’s promissory note expansion, here are seven medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth mentioning. 1. Nemaura inks Oceania distribution deal for SugarBeat patch Nemaura announced in an Aug. 15 press release that it has signed a non-binding distribution deal with Device Technologies for […]
Study: New infrared imaging technique could help detect heart attack, stroke risk
A new near-infrared diagnostic technique could help improve early detection for patients at risk of heart attacks or strokes, according to a new multi-center study. Researchers at the University of Warwick’s WMG, the Baker Institute and Monash University reported that when they increased the wavelength of light currently used to visualize athereosclerotic plaques, they were […]
Nanotech, immunotherapy combo vaccinates mouse against cancer
Researchers from Duke University combined an FDA-approved cancer immunotherapy with gold nanostars to boost the cancer-killing abilities of both therapies, according to a study published this week in Scientific Reports. The combination therapy cured two mice and vaccinated one against bladder cancer, the team reported. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
4 ways wearables will transform healthcare’s future
Wearable technology is moving beyond consumer-grade health and wellness devices – the daily step counters and heart rate trackers offered by the likes of Apple, Fitbit and Garmin. “They’re convenient, small, portable and inexpensive, but you don’t use consumer items for life and death,” said Dr. Arthur Combs, chief medical officer at flexible electronics company MC10 […]