MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Antigen amplification strategy shows promise for more precise next-generation immunotherapies
Tumor immunotherapies, especially those leveraging T-cells to identify and eliminate cancer cells, represent a major breakthrough in cancer treatment. However, many tumor-associated antigens are not expressed at a high enough density on the cancer cell surface to effectively activate T-cells, and these antigens are often present at low levels in normal tissues, leading to poor treatment specificity and potential off-target toxic side effects.
Haag-Streit USA announces US launch of Elara 900 and Refractor 900
MASON, Ohio, Sept. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Haag-Streit USA, a leading manufacturer and distributor of ophthalmic diagnostic devices, surgical microscopes, and virtual reality-based medical simulators, is proud to announce the launch of two new innovations: the Elara 900 and the Refractor 900. Both products will make their international debut at ESCRS 2025 in Copenhagen and their US debut at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting in October.
Pulnovo earns duo of FDA IDE nods for hypertension treatment
Pulnovo Medical announced today that it received two FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) approvals for its technology.
Naitive receives FDA clearance for OsteoSight
Naitive Technologies, a medical technology company developing AI-driven software to reimagine orthopedic care has announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its flagship product, OsteoSight. OsteoSight enables opportunistic assessment of bone mineral density (BMD) using standard X-rays acquired to investigate other clinical concerns, such as pain associated with arthritis or a fall.
New RNA tool to advance cancer and infectious disease research and treatment
Advance from SMART will help to better identify disease markers and develop targeted therapies and personalized treatment for diseases such as cancer and antibiotic-resistant infection.
New antibody cocktail shows promise for treating multiple strains of flu
While vaccines can be very effective for preventing viruses, like the influenza A virus (IAV), they are often strain-specific and prone to viral escape mutations. IAV alone is responsible for around 500,000 deaths worldwide each year.
Customized gene-editing technology shows potential to treat lethal pediatric disease
Multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome (MSMDS) is a rare condition associated with stroke, aortic dissection (tearing) and death in childhood. Currently, there is no effective treatment or cure for MSMDS.
Portable light-based brain monitor shows promise for dementia diagnosis
Early and accurate diagnosis of dementia remains a major challenge. Standard approaches such as MRI and PET scans can provide valuable information about brain structure and function, but they are expensive, not always accessible, and often too expensive for repeated use.