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Recor Medical wins first FDA nod for renal denervation to treat hypertension
Recor Medical announced that the FDA approved its Paradise ultrasound renal denervation (RDN) system for treating hypertension.

Abbott launches dual-chamber pacemaker with first U.S. implants
The first U.S. commercial cases have been completed with the Abbott (NYSE: ABT)+
Aveir dual-chamber leadless pacemaker technology.

Anesthesia technology precisely controls unconsciousness in animal tests
An advanced closed-loop anesthesia delivery system that monitors brain state to tailor propofol dose and achieve exactly the desired level of unconsciousness could reduce post-op side effects.

J&J’s Ethicon unveils AI-powered laparoscopic training tech
Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s (NYSE: JNJ)+
Ethicon unit today debuted an AI-powered laparoscopic surgical simulation platform.

J&J links radiofrequency catheter to improved quality of life in atrial fibrillation study
Scores on a quality-of-life scale improved and use of antiarrhythmic drugs fell after people underwent treatment with the device.

Cyber gang threatens to release Henry Schein data in ransomware attack
A cyberattack group known as BlackCat is threatening to release Henry Schein (Nasdaq: HSIC)+
data unless the medical device manufacturer and distributor pays a ransom.

Penumbra touts benefits of vacuum thrombectomy for PE in late-breaking data
An interim analysis of Penumbra’s Indigo aspiration system met its primary safety and efficacy criteria, according to data shared at the Vascular Interventional Advances Conference.

Improving deep sleep may prevent dementia, study finds
As little as 1% reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27% increased risk of dementia, according to a study which suggests that enhancing or maintaining deep sleep, also known as slow wave sleep, in older years could stave off dementia.