MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
AI could provide ‘early alert’ for breast cancer 6 years in advance
Three commercially available radiology AI systems have shown the potential to flag early signs of breast cancer up to six years before a diagnosis, according to a study published in Radiology.
One tiny patch could bring hospital-style heart checks into homes
A lightweight wearable device developed by UNSW engineers could one day help people monitor their heart and breathing health from home, potentially reducing hospital visits and allowing doctors to detect problems earlier.
A brain-computer interface that works with—not against—the brain
Yale researchers have developed a new kind of brain-computer interface (BCI) that lets humans play video games directly with their brains.
FireANTs unlocks faster medical image matching, cutting analysis from a week to minutes
Penn Engineers have developed an open-source algorithm that combines the speed of AI with the precision of geometry to compare complex medical images quickly and accurately, helping detect subtle changes that, over time, can signal disease. In some cases, the new algorithm can accomplish in minutes what would have taken prior techniques an entire week.
Brushing your teeth in hospital could reduce the chance of catching pneumonia
You go to the hospital for treatment and to get better. But sometimes, you get something much less welcome: an infection.
Onkos Surgical® Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Application of NanoCept® Antibacterial Technology to Titanium Implants in the ELEOS™ Limb Salvage System
PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Onkos Surgical, a leader in innovative solutions for musculoskeletal oncology and complex orthopaedic conditions, today announced it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the application of its NanoCept Antibacterial Technology on titanium implants within the ELEOS Limb Salvage System.
Rare, Possibly More Severe Lyme Bacterium Found in New York Ticks for the First Time
A case in Herkimer County, New York, led health officials to uncover local tick transmission of Borrelia mayonii, a rare Lyme disease bacterium once known only from the Midwest.
FDA clears Xenix Medical’s Lux fusion system
Designed for spinal fusion surgery, Lux is designed to increase the chances of procedural success and provide greater flexibility once implants are fitted.