MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Optical device distinguishes blood flow signals from the brain and scalp
Measuring blood flow in the brain is critical for responding to a range of neurological problems, including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and vascular dementia. But existing techniques, including magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography, are expensive and therefore not widely available.
IoT sensors in the home reveal links between daily routines and mental health
A research team led by Professor Uichin Lee from the School of Computing has demonstrated the possibility of accurately tracking an individual’s mental health status using in-home Internet of Things (IoT) sensor data. The study is published in the Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies.
Onkos Surgical® Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for ELEOS™ Proximal Tibia with NanoCept® Antibacterial Technology
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Onkos Surgical, a leading provider of innovative solutions for complex orthopaedic procedures, announced that it has recently received a 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ELEOS Proximal Tibia with NanoCept Antibacterial Technology. This marks the first 510(k) clearance for the NanoCept Antibacterial Technology since the original De Novo authorization was granted in April of 2024.
Olympus launches new surgical energy device for hemostatic cutting, vessel sealing
Olympus announced today that it launched Thunderbeat II, its next-generation hybrid energy device for soft tissue management.
Aesculap Launches Irrigating Disposable Bipolar Forceps with Non-Stick Technology
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aesculap, Inc., a leader in surgical innovation, announced the launch of its new Irrigating Specialty Non-Stick Disposable Bipolar Forceps to the U.S. market. Designed with surgical excellence in mind, the forceps are engineered to enhance precision, efficiency and intuitive handling in the operating room.
AI system delivers comprehensive cancer diagnosis
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today launched SmartPath, a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to transform the entire pathology workflow for cancer care.
Personalized brain stimulation offers new hope for people with hard-to-treat epilepsy
Doctors and researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC have developed a new treatment for epilepsy patients who don’t respond to medication and aren’t candidates for surgery. Their approach, published in Nature Communications, uses deep brain stimulation (DBS) that is tailored to each patient’s unique brain wiring.
Electronic eye implant and AR glasses restore reading vision in people with sight loss
After being treated with an electronic eye implant paired with augmented-reality glasses, people with sight loss have recovered reading vision, reports a trial involving a UCL (University College London) and Moorfields Eye Hospital clinical researcher.