MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Sun Nuclear Introduces AI-Enabled Command Centre for Radiation Oncology QA
A Sun Nuclear-hosted webinar on November 17 will show how Simon unifies QA data and applies statistical process control to identify issues before a tolerance is breached
Blood pressure medication and vibration may boost brain waste clearance
The brain’s own clearance mechanisms are most active during sleep. Researchers have now shown that this natural clearance process can also be enhanced while people are awake.
Experimental ultrasound implant could help guide care after spinal cord injury
A team of engineers and surgeons from Johns Hopkins Medicine has published its first proof-of-concept study that shows temporarily implanting a tiny ultrasonic device into the location of a spinal cord injury can be feasible, safe and potentially useful.
What Our Gut Bacteria Eat May Influence How Well Cancer Immunotherapy Works
Certain “unhealthy” diets seemed to boost cancer immunotherapy in mice and how it’s related to the gut microbiome.
New Imaging Illuminates Herpes Link to Alzheimer’s Disease
In vivid images of 3D human brain tissue, researchers reveal how the virus leaves neurons vulnerable by altering their metabolism
Roche lands FDA clearance for respiratory testing panel
This clearance adds another panel to Roche Diagnostics’ respiratory testing portfolio, which includes a range of diagnostic and laboratory-focused offerings.
Bad neighbors: How immune cells help cancer cells get ready to spread
Most cancer deaths are not caused by the original tumor, but by metastases, which form when cancer cells leave the original tumor and spread to other organs.
Injectable glucose sensor component matches pricier alternative at one-tenth the cost
For millions of people living with diabetes, continuous glucose monitors provide a real-time picture of glucose levels, helping users manage medication, diet and day-to-day activities.