MedTech News
Researchers create 3D-printed living lung tissue
UBC Okanagan researchers have developed a 3D bio-printed model that closely mimics the complexity of natural lung tissue, an innovation that could transform how scientists study lung disease and develop new treatments.
AI-based tool can ‘measure’ cancer aggressiveness and paves the way for new therapies
As cancer cases have increased worldwide, the disease has become more complex, presenting challenges to scientific advances in diagnosis and treatment. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a valuable tool for predicting and detecting cases.
Amniotic stem cells can be collected from vaginal fluid rather than more invasive techniques
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that amniotic fluid stem cells can be safely collected from vaginal fluid after childbirth rather than relying on more invasive methods that can pose some risk to the mother and fetus.
New gene tool leads to better treatments for complex diseases
Genetic changes can signal evidence of disease, but pinpointing which genes and what’s changed can be difficult.
New deep learning model enhances handheld 3D medical imaging
Ultrasound (US) imaging is a widely employed diagnostic tool used for real-time imaging of various organs and tissues using ultrasonic sound waves. The waves are sent into the body, and images are created based on how the waves reflect off internal tissues and organs. It is used for guiding many medical procedures, including biopsies and injections, and is important for dynamic monitoring of blood vessels.
AI-powered ‘digital twin’ created to predict personal health outcomes
Recently, researchers from Prof. Eran Segal’s laboratory at the Weizmann Institute of Science have harnessed artificial intelligence to create a personalized “digital twin” that allows them to detect a risk of developing diseases, initiate preventive treatment and even run simulations to predict which treatment will be most effective.
Medtronic gets CE mark for robot-driven vessel-sealing device
Medtronic said its market-leading LigaSure technology can now be used with its Hugo soft tissue robotic surgery system in Europe.
HistoSonics Secures Expanded Insurance Coverage for Liver Tumor Therapy
Non-Invasive Histotripsy Treatment Now Accessible to 7 Million Blue Cross Blue Shield Highmark Members Across U.S.