It doesn’t get any bigger than Amazon Web Services in the world of cloud computing. The cloud computing business at Seattle-based Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) is the largest player in the industry, with control of about a third of the market and a significant lead over cloud competitors Microsoft and Google. Dr. Taha Kass-Hout, the chief […]
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Butterfly Network names new CFO
Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY) announced today that it appointed Heather Getz as its new EVP and chief financial officer (CFO). Getz’s appointment to the positions of EVP and CFO of the Guilford, Connecticut–based developer of handheld ultrasound technology will be made effective May 2. “Heather brings a compelling blend of healthcare technology and public company experience […]
How Insulet created its next-gen Omnipod 5
Insulet (NSDQ:PODD) added to its portfolio of life-changing diabetes management technologies when its Omnipod 5 received FDA clearance in January. Omnipod 5 provides easier glucose management, with no multiple daily injections, no tubes and zero fingersticks. Paired with Dexcom’s G6 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, Omnipod 5 is the first tubeless, wearable, automated insulin delivery […]
FDA approves GE Healthcare software that automates anesthesia, reduces greenhouse gas emissions during surgery
GE Healthcare recently announced that it received FDA premarket approval for its End-tidal (Et) Control software for general anesthesia delivery. The software is approved for use with GE Healthcare’s Aisys CS2 anesthesia delivery system. The Chicago-based company initially released the technology in Europe in 2010 and is currently used in over 100 countries. Get the […]
Carbon Health launches new virtual diabetes management program
Carbon Health announced today that it launched its diabetes program through its full integration with Steady Health. San Francisco-based Carbon Health acquired Steady Health and its platform for using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to personalize diabetes care in June 2021. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
FDA grants STeP designation for Pear Therapeutics’ neurobehavioral digital therapeutic
Pear Therapeutics (Nasdaq:PEAR) announced today that it received STeP designation from the FDA for its Pear-010 product candidate. Boston-based Pear Therapeutics designed its Pear-010 prescription digital therapeutic (PDT) candidate to provide a neurobehavioral intervention (virtual reality-delivered pain reduction) to patients 18 and older with acute postoperative and acute postprocedural pain. The company said in a […]
Diabetes tech startup Ryse Health raises $3.4M
Ryse Health, a startup providing care offerings to diabetes patients, announced today that it raised $3.4 million in seed funding. The company, which has offices in Baltimore and Arlington, Virginia, provides tech-enabled, office-based and virtual care to type 2 diabetes patients. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
Diabeloop announces integration of insulin automatization software for use with insulin pens
Diabeloop announced today that it leveraged its diabetes management software to integrate insulin pens into its hybrid closed-loop system. Paris-based Diabeloop’s DBL-4pen, a unique app, offers new opportunities for the personalized management of people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
FDA clears Fitbit PPG algorithm to detect AFib
Google’s Fitbit announced today that it received FDA clearance for its photoplethysmography algorithm to identify atrial fibrillation. Fitbit — which Google’s parent company Alphabet (Nasdaq: GOOGL) acquired early last year for $2.1 billion — said the PPG-based algorithm and irregular heart rhythm notification feature will be available to its U.S. consumers in the coming months. […]
LivaNova launches patient monitor for cardiopulmonary bypass procedures
Livanova (Nasdaq:LIVN) announced today that it began the commercial launch of its Essenz patient monitor. London-based LivaNova launched the Essenz patient monitor in the U.S. and Europe, having recently received both FDA 510(k) clearance and CE mark approval. The monitor uses a patient-tailored approach to improve efficiency and quality of care during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) […]
DiabetesWise launches platform for provider decision-making on diabetes devices
DiabetesWise announced that it launched its DiabetesWise Pro website to help providers make informed decisions on diabetes devices. Stanford, California–based DiabetesWise says it designed the website as an easy-to-use and free tool for providers to access in the clinical practice or at the point of care. They can identify the best available diabetes device on […]