MedTech News

Skin swabs could detect Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear
A new study has revealed promising progress in developing a non-invasive sampling method to detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease—up to seven years before motor symptoms appear—by analyzing the chemical makeup of skin.

New wearable device offers continuous, noninvasive hydration monitoring for daily use
With another hot Texas summer underway, the threat of dehydration always looms. Though this condition can range from inconvenient to life-threatening, it’s tough to track.

Smartphone sensors reveal mental health patterns through daily behavior tracking
Smartphones can help people stay healthy by monitoring their sleep, steps and heart rate, but they also can help reveal issues tied to mental health, new research shows.

Scientists discover compounds that help cells fight a wide range of viruses
The molecules trigger a built-in cellular stress response and show promise as broad-spectrum antivirals against Zika, herpes, RSV, and more.

Medtronic Responds to CMS Proposed National Coverage Determination for Symplicity Spyral™ RDN System
Company Welcomes Milestone Toward Expanding Medicare Access to Innovative Renal Denervation Therapy for Uncontrolled Hypertension

Johnson & Johnson MedTech gets updated FDA nod for Varipulse PFA
Johnson & Johnson MedTech (NYSE: JNJ)+
today announced FDA approval for an update to its Varipulse platform’s irrigation flow rate.

LivsMed unveils new surgical robot with telesurgery capabilities
LivsMed today introduced Stark, its new telesurgery-native robotic system for remote surgery in partnership with Sovato.

Carevix device launches in the UK with AGHealth
ASPIVIX has announced a new partnership with AGHealth to launch Carevix, its MHRA-approved non-traumatic suction cervical stabiliser, in the United Kingdom. The company says this milestone marks a significant advance in UK women’s healthcare, offering a modern and clinically validated alternative to the traditional cervical tenaculum.