MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Two-channel sensor measures biomarker concentration in sweat
Sensors applied to the skin hold promise for a non-invasive and low-cost method of identifying key biomarkers in sweat, which could help clinicians make earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
Aided by AI, new catheter design helps prevent bacterial infections
Now, an interdisciplinary project at Caltech has designed a new type of catheter tube that impedes the upstream mobility of bacteria, without the need for antibiotics or other chemical antimicrobial methods
Novel compound protects against infection by virus that causes COVID-19, preliminary studies show
Compounds that obstruct the “landing gear” of a range of harmful viruses can successfully protect against infection by the virus that causes COVID-19, a study led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists shows. Based on the findings, researchers have launched a human clinical trial of one such compound made by chemically stabilizing a key coronavirus peptide.
Inhalable sensors could enable early lung cancer detection
The diagnostic, which requires only a simple urine test to read the results, could make lung cancer screening more accessible worldwide.
Renovos secures FDA breakthrough status for bone graft alternative
When injected, Renovite acts as a scaffold for cells and helps localize and retain molecules that stimulate healing
Nanowear gets FDA clearance for undergarment that estimates blood pressure
The company’s continuous blood pressure monitor allows clinical investigators to remotely capture data on patients.
Medtronic wins CE mark for next-gen Micra leadless pacemakers
Medtronic (NYSE: MDT)+
announced today that it received CE mark approval for its next-generation Micra AV2 and Micra VR2 miniature, leadless pacemakers.
Using static electricity to enhance biomedical implant durability
Imagine electrostatic materials that function even with extremely weak ultrasound, heralding the era of permanent implantable electronic devices in biomedicine.