MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Custom-designed protein receptors help T cells target solid tumors more effectively
Cancer immunotherapy, especially using T cells, is showing a lot of promise in treating blood cancers. Bioengineered T cells, especially those equipped with chimeric antigen receptors (CAR-T cells), have revolutionized cancer treatment. But while they’ve delivered impressive results against certain blood cancers, they’ve struggled to make an impact in solid tumors, such as those in the breast, lung, and prostate.
Integrated platform enables precise production of human neural circuits in the lab
Researchers at the Eye Clinic of the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn, together with colleagues from the University of Münster and Harvard Medical School, have developed an innovative platform that allows the function of neural networks to be studied in a targeted manner.
Ultrasound probe can image an entire organ in 4D
For the first time, a team of Inserm researchers from the Physics for Medicine Institute (Inserm/ESPCI Paris-PSL/CNRS) has succeeded in mapping the blood flow of an entire organ in animals (heart, kidney and liver) with great precision, in four dimensions: 3D and time.
Designing better, longer-lasting medicines
Adding amino acids to certain protein-based medications can improve stability and effectiveness. New MIT research demonstrates how it works.
Zimmer Biomet wins FDA breakthrough nod for first iodine-treated hip replacement system
Zimmer Biomet (NYSE: ZBH)+
announced today that it received FDA breakthrough device designation for its iodine-treated total hip replacement system.
NHS trials 15-minute blood test to speed up diagnosis in children
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on medical technology policy and regulation at Whitehouse Communications, and advisor to MedTech suppliers, highlights innovation in blood testing that could cut diagnosis delays and save lives.
AI-powered diabetes prevention program shows similar benefits to those led by people
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report that an AI-powered lifestyle intervention app for prediabetes reduced the risk of diabetes similarly to traditional, human-led programs in adults.
Magnetic robotic valve offers minimally invasive option for acid reflux treatment
A team of researchers led by Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, have developed a magnetic robotic valve to provide minimally invasive intervention for gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly other organ system disorders.