MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Researchers uncover novel pathway that causes epilepsy
Researchers have uncovered a novel biological pathway that can lead to seizures when disrupted.
New imaging method tracks cancer from whole body to individual cells
One of the biggest challenges in cancer research has been linking the “big picture” seen in medical scans with the microscopic biology that drives tumor growth and dictates how patients respond to treatment.
Poriferous, LLC Secures Patent for DuraBloc™ Technology
NEWNAN, Ga., July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Poriferous, LLC, a leading global manufacturer of SuᐧPor® craniomaxillofacial and patient-specific implants, has been awarded its patent for its innovative DuraBloc™ technology from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), U.S. Patent No. 12,653,677, issued on June 16, 2026.
New optical method reveals early collagen damage invisible in skin scans
An international team led by researchers at Hiroshima University has developed a new way to detect subtle, early-stage changes in human skin collagen before any visible signs of damage appear.
Can magnetic fields help fight Parkinson’s disease?
An international team has succeeded in using a magnetic field to target structures deep within the brain. The researchers injected magnetic nanoplatelets into the relevant region. By doing so, they succeeded in treating movement deficits in mice suffering from Parkinson’s-like symptoms.
A step toward lab‑grown sperm: Scientists turn stem cells into early sperm cells in a mini‑testis
About 9% of men of reproductive age in the United States experience fertility problems.
HoneyNaps Receives U.S. FDA 510(k) Clearance for SOMNUM V3.0 for AI-Based Sleep-Disordered Breathing Analysis
BOSTON, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HoneyNaps, an AI-based sleep medicine company, today announced that SOMNUM V3.0, its AI diagnosis software for polysomnography (PSG) analysis, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance under clearance number K253390.
ElectroWire Medical gains FDA clearance for transseptal puncture system
The LightningWire system is designed to support transseptal access in procedures such as atrial fibrillation ablation, left atrial appendage closure and transcatheter mitral interventions.