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Bausch + Lomb wins CE mark for full range of vision intraocular lens
Bausch + Lomb announced today that it received CE mark approval for its LuxLife full range of vision intraocular lens (IOL).

Function Health Acquires Ezra, Introduces Full Body MRI with an FDA-cleared AI that cuts scan time from 60 minutes to 22 minutes
This historic acquisition reduces barriers that prevent people from taking control of their lifelong health. Full Body MRI scan now takes just 22 minutes instead of 60 minutes, costs $499 instead of over $1,500

Leo Cancer Care Particle Therapy Solution Marie is now 510(k) Pending
MADISON, Wis., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Food and Drug Administration Agency (FDA) has updated the regulatory status of Marie®, Leo Cancer Care’s upright particle therapy solution, to pending. Marie combines Leo Cancer Care’s upright patient positioning system with their upright fan beam CT scanner and can be utilized with any fixed particle beam.

Bioprinted aortas successfully implanted in rats, offering new hope for vascular repair
Yale researchers have built a 3D-bioprinted synthetic aorta that they have successfully implanted into rats. This technology could advance the treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease or peripheral arterial disease by allowing scientists to engineer and replace blood vessels in humans.

AliveCor launches latest AI-powered personalized ECG
AliveCor announced today that it launched its most advanced personal ECG system, the AI-powered KardiaMobile 6L Max.

Shingles vaccine lowers the risk of heart disease for up to eight years, study finds
People who are given a vaccine for shingles have a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease, according to a study of more than a million people published in the European Heart Journal.

GE HealthCare wins FDA nod for nuclear medicine system, AI image reconstruction tech
GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Aurora nuclear medicine system and Clarify DL

Designer Microbes Can Now Reduce Mercury Poisoning
A new probiotic could soon tackle the burden of heavy-metal-contaminated fish.