MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
An origami-inspired implant could monitor health from beneath the skin
The skin is the body’s largest organ. It is a protective shield that keeps harmful pathogens out and vital fluids inside. These very properties make it a tough engineering challenge to design wearable health sensors because many internal chemical signals cannot easily pass through it.
Detection of optic nerve inflammation enables earlier multiple sclerosis diagnoses
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. An early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for improving the effectiveness of treatment and reducing nerve damage.
New miniature microscope allows scientists to watch and control brain cells during natural movement
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz and the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a miniature microscope that allows scientists to observe and activate individual brain cells during natural movement.
Sleep could help identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier stage
What if certain signs of the disease were to manifest subtly during sleep, long before the first memory problems appear? This is the line of inquiry being explored by a team of researchers at ULiège.
Elevation Spine lands FDA clearance for expandable interbody fusion system
Elevation’s FDA clearance for Saber-XA follows the agency’s clearance of its Saber-C AVIA cervical fixation device in July.
Acarix secures approval in UAE for CADScor system
Acarix will launch the CADScor system in the UAE through UniTech Solutions, which will manage regional distribu
Spineart Announces FDA Approval of BAGUERA® C Cervical Disc
GENEVA, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Spineart announces that the BAGUERA® C cervical disc has received FDA approval for 1 and 2 contiguous levels, expanding access in the United States to a motion-preserving solution for patients suffering from cervical disc disease.
Acarix Receives Regulatory Approval for the CADScor® System in the UAE (United Arab Emirates)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Acarix AB (publ) today announced that the CADScor® System has received regulatory approval from the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), clearing the way for commercial availability of the technology across the United Arab Emirates.