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Genomics-guided tool helps guide immunotherapy choices for advanced kidney cancers
A study led by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center helps explain why a rare and hyper-aggressive subtype of kidney cancer is susceptible to immunotherapy—information that helped researchers create a first-of-its-kind tool to guide treatment decisions for advanced kidney cancers.
Mobile phone app reduces suicidal behavior among high-risk patients, new study shows
A mobile phone app designed to deliver suicide-specific therapy reduced suicidal behavior among high-risk psychiatric inpatients, according to a new study by scientists at Yale School of Medicine and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine.
Wearable blood pressure monitor attaches like a bandage for real-time continuous measurement
Seoul National University College of Engineering announced that a research team has developed a wearable electronic device that attaches to the skin like a bandage and enables real-time, continuous monitoring of blood pressure over extended periods.
SurgiBox Achieves CE Mark for SurgiField System Devices
SurgiBox, a medical technology company committed to improving access to safe, clean surgery at the point of need, announced today it has received the CE Mark under MDR for the medical devices that comprise its flagship product, the SurgiField System.
Natera introduces prenatal test for detecting inherited conditions
The introduction of the test is underpinned by data from the blinded, prospective EXPAND study, which began in 2023.
FDA Launches New PreCheck Program to Lower Regulatory Barriers to Pharma Manufacturing
Under PreCheck, the FDA will communicate more frequently with pharmaceutical companies, helping them as they establish or expand manufacturing sites in the U.S.
QinFlow Launches Advanced Fluid and Blood Warming Solution to Meet Critical Needs in ORs and ICUs
Founded in 2009, QinFlow is a market leader in fluid thermoregulation solutions.
Natural maple polyphenol found to inhibit tooth decay bacteria in new study
A new study in the journal Microbiology Spectrum highlights the potential of using a natural compound from maple to combat the bacteria responsible for tooth decay: Streptococcus mutans.