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U-Pump takes next steps with AI-powered insulin patch pump
U-Pump announced on social media that it reached a new milestone in its development of an AI-powered, reusable insulin patch pump.

Abbott launches next-gen delivery system for Proclaim DRG neurostim
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today that it launched a next-generation delivery system for its neuromodulation business.

Bright Uro wins FDA nod for Glean urodynamics system
Bright Uro announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Glean urodynamic analyzer system.

FDA’s chief medical officer is out after HHS layoffs; Reports surface other leaders and teams who were cut
FDA Chief Medical Officer Hilary Marston said she’s no longer with the agency as the Trump Administration started layoffs in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

World’s smallest pacemaker is activated by light
Tiny device can be inserted with a syringe, then dissolves after it’s no longer needed

New HIV test delivers accurate results in minutes
A team of Northwestern scientists spanning disciplines have developed new technology that could lead to the creation of a rapid point-of-care test for HIV infection competitive with traditional lab-based HIV testing in a fraction of the time and without the need for a stressful wait while results are processed or confirmed in a clinical laboratory.

Medivis Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Spine Navigation and Announces Commercial Launch in the United States
NEW YORK, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Medivis Inc., a pioneer in surgical intelligence, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its groundbreaking Spine Navigation platform. This milestone marks a significant advancement in surgical technology, utilizing AR and AI to empower surgeons with holographic navigation across open and minimally invasive spine procedures. Alongside the FDA clearance, Medivis is announcing the commercial launch of Spine Navigation, making it available to hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers nationwide.

Mass layoffs start at HHS: ‘FDA as we’ve known it is finished’
The Trump Administration has started mass layoffs at the FDA, CDC, NIH and other agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services, following up on a plan announced last week for Elon Musk’s DOGE team to shrink the workforce by 20,000 people through voluntary separations and new terminations.