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Siemens Healthineers wins FDA nod for heart-attack-predicting test
Siemens Healthineers says a new FDA clearance will advance the care of people at risk of heart attacks in the United States.

Mucocort receives patent approval in China for mucoadhesive patch technology
Mucocort AB has been granted a patent in China for its innovative product/technology, which has previously been approved under the European Patent System (EPC).

Boston Scientific wins FDA nods for nav-enabled Farapulse catheter, software
Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX)+
announced today that it received FDA approval for its navigation-enabled Farawave Nav ablation catheter and clearance for new Faraview software.

Cook Medical launches IVF device in U.S.
Cook Medical announced that it launched its NestVT vitrification device for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in the U.S.

Novocure wins FDA nod for lung cancer treatment wearable
Novocure announced on Tuesday that the FDA treated its Optune Lua wearable device for treating metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

Johnson & Johnson reports first commercial Varipulse use in Canada
Johnson & Johnson MedTech (NYSE: JNJ)+
today announced the first completed commercial case with its Varipulse platform in Canada.

Mira launches menopause transition kit to help women prepare for early symptoms
Mira has launched Mira Hormone Monitor: Menopause Transitions Kit to help women aged 35 and older track their hormones to spot early signs of perimenopause and manage them effectively.

New laser light diagnostic tool quickly detects earliest sign of heart attack
With heart attacks, every second counts. A new blood test diagnoses them in minutes rather than hours and could be adapted as a tool for first responders and people at home.