MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Medtronic gets CE mark for ablation to treat ventricular tachycardia
Older ablation approaches for ventricular tachycardia have been suboptimal, Medtronic said. The company plans to bring a more effective treatment for the life-threatening heart condition.
AI-designed E. coli killer points toward new ways to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
In science, the suffix “phage” means to devour. Thus, the name bacteriophage might conjure images of tiny creatures that “eat” bacteria. While that conception isn’t 100% scientifically accurate, bacteriophages are lethal killers of bacteria nonetheless, and scientists are excited about engineering phage DNA as a path to new antibiotics.
Health Canada approves Kardium’s Globe pulsed field system
The system pairs a 122‑electrode spherical array with real‑time thermal contact sensing and visualisation to guide ablation and confirm treatment.
Wearable fingertip sensor identifies physical patterns linked to stress and anxiety
Researchers have shown that measurements taken from a person’s fingertip could help identify physical patterns associated with stress, anxiety and depression. The international study, involving experts from Aston University, used a wearable device that shines light into the skin to measure blood flow through the smallest blood vessels as well as changes in the activity of the surrounding tissue.
Some COVID-19 Patients Suffered Heart Damage, an Overlooked Coronavirus Protein May Explai
The inconspicuous nucleocapsid protein from coronaviruses can trigger hyperinflammation, an effect not typically seen in other viruses.
New Pulse Oximeter Adapts to Skin Color
Device automatically reads and adjusts to skin tone for more accurate measurements of blood oxygen, pulse, and respiration
Common blood storage bags may leach microplastics into stored blood
In the 1970s, PVC bags revolutionized the storage of blood and blood products for transfusion. Disposable plastic (PVC) bags replaced reusable glass bottles, making the process more convenient and safer from contamination. Over half a century later, the same disposable plastic bags are creating a new kind of problem because of microplastics (MPs). These tiny particles, less than 5 millimeters in size, are formed by the polymer degradation of plastic materials as they break down and age.
Genesis MedTech Receives CE Mark Approval for 8 mm Video Endoscope
SINGAPORE, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Genesis MedTech has received CE Mark approval for its latest 8 mm video endoscope, marking an important milestone in minimally invasive imaging. Achieving 3D imaging, 4K resolution and fluorescence capability in an 8 mm endoscope has been one of the key engineering challenges in advanced surgical visualisation.