MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Peptide-based eye drops show promise in treating age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in individuals over 65, characterized by abnormal changes in the macular, resulting in reduced vision and distorted objects. Dry AMD accounts for 90% of all AMD cases, with relatively mild vision impairment; however, approximately 30% progress to the severe vision loss associated with wet AMD within 10 years.
Unclogging the immune system: Scientists use immunotherapy to remove aging cell buildup
Whenever a sink overflows, the flooding is usually caused by a blockage that has built up in the drains. Similarly, as we age, our bodies are flooded by aging, or senescent cells, which have stopped dividing but, instead of dying, remain active and build up in body tissues. Recent studies have shown that getting rid of these cells might delay age-related diseases, reduce inflammation and extend lives. Despite the great potential, however, there is currently no drug that can target these cells directly and efficiently.
Andromeda Surgical announces first robot-assisted prostate procedures
Andromeda Surgical announced that a surgeon in Chile performed a robotic-assisted holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) with its platform.
FDA approves Merit Medical’s cell-impermeable endoprosthesis
Merit Medical Systems (Nasdaq:MMSI) announced today that it received FDA premarket approval for its Wrapsody cell-impermeable endoprosthesis.
3D bioprinted scaffolds enhance bone healing through improved vascularization
Researchers from IBEC led by Oscar Castaño, senior researcher at the Biomaterials for Regenerative Therapies group, developed a novel approach, recently published in Biomaterials Advances.
Innovative red blood cell shape test promises better blood storage and transfusions
Scientists have developed a way of assessing the ability of red blood cells to deliver oxygen by measuring their shape. This test could improve specialist transplant and transfusion practice as well as blood banking. The research is published in eBioMedicine.
Hypersensitive strain sensor enables real-time stroke monitoring
A research team led by Prof. Seung-Kyun Kang from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Seoul National University has developed a strain sensor with record-breaking sensitivity in collaboration with researchers from Dankook University, Ajou University, and Purdue University.
Corvia Medical Achieves CE Certification for Atrial Shunt Under New EU MDR Standards
TEWKSBURY, Mass., Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Corvia Medical, Inc., a company dedicated to transforming the treatment of heart failure, announced today that it has achieved CE certification for the Corvia® Atrial Shunt System under the latest EU Medical Device Regulations (EU MDR 2017/745).