MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
A Blood Test That Could Detect Breast Cancer as Early as Stage I Has Started Clinical Trials
A new blood test that could lead to earlier detection and treatment of breast cancer.
Study Finds Common Chemicals May Alter Normal Breast Development
Exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals may leave molecular changes that could someday help identify people at higher risk of breast cancer
AI model decodes the language cells use to communicate
A new computational approach reveals how cells communicate to assemble into tissues. This could accelerate stem cell engineering, improve disease models, and inform therapies.
Centinel Spine gets FDA nod for two-level use of prodisc C Nova
The FDA clearance permits the motion-preserving device to be implanted across two levels in the cervical spine.
GE HealthCare’s on-site cyclotron for PET agent production claims CE Mark
GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) has claimed a European approval for a relatively compact, self-shielded cyclotron designed for the local production of the rapidly decaying isotopes used in PET imaging tracers.
Stryker earns FDA clearance for new bone and soft tissue removal platform
Stryker (NYSE: SYK) earned an FDA 510(k) clearance for its latest ultrasonic bone and soft tissue removal platform, the Sonopet 3.
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
Butterfly Medical secures EU MDR certification for BPH implant
The European certification follows the conclusion of a pivotal clinical study evaluating 244 patients.