MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano

AI model reads cardiac MRI scans with near expert accuracy
A Penn Medicine–led team has developed a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence system that interprets cardiac MRI scans with performance approaching expert clinicians.

‘RoboGullet’ realistically recreates human swallowing by simulating esophagus muscles
We have never had a model that accurately mimics both the key physical and functional properties in the esophagus or gastrointestinal tract.

Simple blood tests may predict response to lymphoma treatment
A new study in pet dogs treated with promising novel treatment regimens for the same cancer suggests that immune signatures found in blood samples could help identify poor responders early.

Light-powered biohybrid cardiac interface can synchronize heart tissue contractions
What we’ve built is essentially a light-powered interface that speaks in electrical and mechanical pulses, the same language as the heart, without any of the drawbacks of rigid electrodes

How to create “humble” AI
An MIT-led team is designing artificial intelligence systems for medical diagnosis that are more collaborative and forthcoming about uncertainty.

Pixee Medical wins CE mark for augmented reality knee surgery tech
Pixee Medical announced today that it received CE mark approval for Knee+ NexSight, with the first cases already performed in Europe.

CephX Announces FDA Clearance for 3D Imaging and Expands Global AI Imaging Ecosystem with Integrations into DEXIS and Greyfinch
DOVER, Del., March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Orca Dental AI, the global leader in AI-powered orthodontic imaging solutions and creator of the CephX platform, today announced it has received FDA clearance for 3D imaging, marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to bring advanced AI-powered diagnostic support into everyday clinical workflows.

LiviWell Secures FDA Clearance for Livi, Introducing a New Category in Post-Intercourse Vaginal Care
MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J., March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LiviWell, a women’s health company dedicated to developing innovative solutions for intimate health, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Livi, a first-of-its-kind device designed to support vaginal health by absorbing semen and other post-intercourse fluids.