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MIT engineers design tiny batteries for powering cell-sized robots
These zinc-air batteries, smaller than a grain of sand, could help miniscule robots sense and respond to their environment.

Otsuka Precision Health launches first digital therapeutic for depression
Intended to supplement medications, the six-week, app-based treatment will cost $50 on a cash-pay basis.

Stereotaxis wins CE mark for next-gen surgical robot, submits to FDA
Stereotaxis (NYSE:STXS) announced that it obtained CE mark in Europe and submitted an FDA 510(k) application for its next-generation surgical robot.

Surgical Planning Associates wins FDA nod for mixed-reality hip arthroplasty system
Surgical Planning Associates announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its HipInsight 2.0 mixed-reality guidance system.

FDA clears Siemens Healthineers’ AI-powered cardiovascular ultrasound and catheter
Siemens Healthineers announced today that it received FDA clearance for its Acuson Origin ultrasound system and AcuNav Lumos 4D ICE catheter.

Medtronic receives landmark FDA approval for Asleep Deep Brain Stimulation surgery
Medtronic says the approval provides more options to meet patients’ personalised needs, including those with Parkinson’s disease.

FDA clears Masimo W1 medical watch for telemonitoring connectivity
Masimo (Nasdaq: MASI)+
announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its W1 medical watch for connectivity purposes

Walking the walk, researchers develop motion compatible brain scanner
Researchers tested their prototype in a real world setting to assess its accuracy and determine needs for improvement.