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First ‘smart,’ wearable, pediatric soft exoskeleton provides mobility for children with motor difficulties
Just one look at the next-generation lightweight, soft exoskeleton for children with cerebral palsy reveals the powerful role technology can play in solving global challenges and improving lives.

Sonavex wins FDA nod for AI-enabled ultrasound device
Sonavex announced that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI-enabled EchoMap device with 3D ultrasound capabilities.

Orchestra BioMed wins FDA IDE for sirolimus-angioballoon
Orchestra BioMed (Nasdaq:OBIO) announced today that it received FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) for its Virtue drug-coated balloon.

Insulet earns insulin patch pump patent victory against EOFlow with permanent injunction
A judge has issued a permanent injunction, signaling an Insulet (Nasdaq:PODD) victory in a trade secret case against EOFlow.

Synovial fluid analysis provides accurate arthritis diagnosis in just 10 minutes
Dr. Ho Sang Jung and his research team from the Advanced Bio and Healthcare Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), in collaboration with Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, have developed a technology that enables the diagnosis of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis within 10 minutes using synovial fluid. This marks the first such achievement in Korea.

Gene circuits enable more precise control of gene therapy
The circuits could help researchers develop new treatments for fragile X syndrome and other diseases caused by mutations of a single gene.

Medtronic submits Hugo soft tissue robot for FDA approval
William Blair analyst Brandon Vazquez said 2025 could be the first year market leader Intuitive Surgical will face meaningful U.S. competition.

Donor lungs safely preserved up to 20 hours out-of-body prior to transplantation
A study on donor lungs preserved outside the body before transplantation demonstrated that the hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion (HOPE) technique is a safe and effective lung preservation method, even with total out-of-body times approaching 20 hours.