MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Lab study shows needle-free mRNA vaccine protects against COVID and flu
A needle-free vaccination method protected mice against the viruses that cause COVID-19 and flu, offering a possible new way to deliver mRNA vaccines while limiting unwanted inflammation.
FDA grants 510(k) clearance for BoneEnhance, the first machine learning layer on RIVANNA’s Accuro XV platform
Anatomy segmentation and three-dimensional skeletal visualization arrive with this clearance; an injury detection module for clinical decision support is in development on the platform roadmap
Penumbra receives FDA clearance for Lightning technology to treat deep vein thrombosis
Clearance is supported by BOLT-DVT findings on clot removal, safety and patient outcomes
Edwards wins FDA approval for Pascal Precision in tricuspid valve repair
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) obtained FDA approval for its minimally invasive procedure to help repair a leaky tricuspid heart valve.
AI model detects signs of faulty DNA repair in ovarian cancer using tissue images
An AI model created by researchers at King’s can detect signs of faulty repair mechanisms in ovarian cancer cells, potentially leading to a low-cost, widely accessible diagnostic tool in the future.
Reducing nuclear damage improves heart function and survival in mice
Reducing damage to the nuclei of heart muscle cells improved heart function and extended survival in mice with a form of inherited heart disease, according to a new study led by Cornell researchers.
Wearable pressure sensor uses cold-spray adhesion method for enhanced health monitoring
In a potential advance for wearable technology, researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University and Florida International University have developed a cold-spray technique that can reliably deposit sensors directly onto human skin and other flexible surfaces.
Invisible infrared light creates green letters that are less prone to blur
Infrared light is invisible to us. Yet under the right conditions, pulses of near-infrared light can give rise to a visible image in the eye—one that behaves in ways that defy intuition. ICTER scientists investigated what happens to that image when it is no longer perfectly focused.