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FDA clears Instylla’s Tembo Embolic System
Instylla today said it has won FDA 510(k) clearance for its Tembo Embolic System.

Norlase Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance and CE Mark for LYNX™ Pattern Scanning Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope
BALLERUP, Denmark and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Norlase, a leading global ophthalmic laser manufacturer developing next-generation laser solutions, today announced the immediate commercial launch and FDA 510(k) clearance and CE Mark for Norlase® LYNX™, the world’s first and only pattern scanning laser indirect ophthalmoscope.

Innovative voice-based approach enables early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
A multi-task learning framework, DEMENTIA, has been developed by Prof. Li Hai and his team at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, to improve the early detection and assessment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The research was recently published in the IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics.

Nerve stimulation therapy can be improved by synchronization with the body’s natural rhythms
Some health problems, including chronic pain, inflammation and neurological diseases, can be treated by nerve stimulation, for example, with the help of electrodes that are attached to the ear and activate the vagus nerve. This method is sometimes referred to as an “electric pill.”

Cancer-fighting compound shows immense potential to eradicate HIV
A compound with the unpresuming designation of EBC-46 has made a splash in recent years for its cancer-fighting prowess. Now a new study led by Stanford researchers has revealed that EBC-46 also shows immense potential for eradicating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections.

Aromatic plant can fight colorectal cancer, say scientists
Scientists from the University of Sharjah have found that a naturally growing aromatic plant contains ingredients with the ability to treat colorectal cancer.

Imperative Care wins FDA clearance for Zoom stroke treatment
Imperative Care announced today that it has secured FDA 510(k) clearance for its Zoom comprehensive stroke thrombectomy system.

Stereotaxis Magic ablation catheter is now CE mark approved
Stereotaxis (NYSE:STXS) said today that it has secured CE mark approval for its Magic robotically-navigated magnetic ablation catheter.