BICO Group subsidiary Cytena today announced the launch of its C.Station platform for automating the development of stable cell lines. Cytena said in a news release that C.Station is a user-friendly platform that covers the entire cell line development workflow, from single-cell cloning of transfected cells to the selection of high-producing clones and upscaling. Get the […]
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Ultrahuman hires chief business officer as it scales expansion for glucose monitoring tech
Metabolic tracking technology developer Ultrahuman announced today that it appointed Bhuvan Srinivasan as its first chief chief business officer. The appointment of Srinivasan to the new role follows Bangalore, India-based Ultrahuman’s $17.5 million Series B financing round completed in August. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
Baxter warns on some PrisMax hemodialysis machines
Baxter (NYSE:BAX) issued a device correction in Europe for its PrisMax hemodialysis machine due to a software anomaly. The correction relates to a software anomaly occurring during use. If the operator initiates therapy with a saved prescription profile and makes a change to the prescription after a disposable filter change using the “Same Patient” button, […]
Forecasting the future of urology with Boston Scientific’s Meghan Scanlon
Meghan Scanlon, Boston Scientific’s president of urology and pelvic health, discusses the field and the challenges and opportunities ahead. The urology specialty faces a critical moment, with 10 urologists ready to retire for every new urologist entering the field, said Meghan Scanlon, SVP and president of urology and pelvic health at Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) That […]
Global Healthcare Exchange acquires Explorer Surgical
Global Healthcare Exchange announced today that it acquired Explorer Surgical, which will operate as its wholly-owned subsidiary. Chicago-based Explorer Surgical creates digital procedure playbooks and performance tracking tools while offering telementoring. The company earlier this year announced its intentions to expand its cloud-based digital platform into the robotic surgery space. GHX said it believes combining […]
Massachusetts offers Medicaid coverage for Pear Therapeutics’ digital therapeutics
Pear Therapeutics announced today that MassHealth intends to cover the company’s prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs). MassHealth — Massachusetts’ Medicaid program — notified Pear of its plans to cover the FDA-authorized reSET and reSET-O PDTs for treating substance use disorder and opioid use disorder, respectively. The decision remains subject to certain customary conditions, including federal and […]
Dexcom announces Garmin as first partner for real-time APIs
Dexcom (NYSE:DXCM) announced today that Garmin introduced its Dexcom Connect IQ apps on its smartwatch and cycling computer. Garmin today launched the apps to provide people using the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes a way to quickly see glucose levels and trends, even while working out. Apps compatible […]
Insulet CEO Shacey Petrovic touts Omnipod 5, expects device launch this year
With FDA clearance imminent, Petrovic says Insulet’s latest device offers real change in diabetes care. Faced with either a bulky insulin pump or delivering multiple daily injections, Boston-based entrepreneur and venture capitalist John Brooks III sought an easier way to treat his young son’s newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. He assembled a team of engineers […]
Delphinus wins FDA approval for whole breast ultrasound tomography system
Delphinus Medical Technologies announced today that it received FDA premarket approval (PMA) for its SoftVue system. Novi, Michigan-based Delphinus develops the SoftVue 3D whole breast ultrasound tomography system for use as an adjunct to digital mammography in the screening of asymptomatic women with dense breast tissue, according to a news release. The company said SoftVue […]
Metabolic disease reversal tech company Twin Health raises $140M Series C
Twin Health announced that it raised $140 million in a Series C financing round as it scales its service in the U.S. and globally. Mountain View, California-based Twin Health develops the Whole Body Digital Twin platform designed to help reverse and prevent chronic metabolic diseases while improving energy and health. Get the full story at our […]
How Abbott is advancing coronary imaging through AI
Abbott’s combination of AI and OCT imaging could pave the way for coronary stent placement. X-ray imaging has typically aided the placement of coronary stents. To a degree, it’s worked, but Abbott officials believe there is a better option — one that offers more information about the blood vessel in question than seen before. Dr. […]