MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano
Researchers trigger sleep’s restorative effect in parts of the awake brain
By inducing specific patterns of activity in small portions of the brain in awake mice, researchers have triggered a recalibration of neural connections that normally only occurs during sleep. This new approach offset the effects of sleep deprivation on memory tasks and revealed features of sleep that are key to its restorative effect.
Ultrasound turns anticancer molecule into deep-lung bacteria killer
An anticancer medication called TLD1433, a ruthenium(II) complex that has entered Phase II trials for conditions such as non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, is now being repurposed to address one of the biggest public health issues globally—bacterial infections.
Video game stroke rehab restores arm movement in chronic stroke survivors
Game directly treated impaired arm rather than teaching ways to compensate for lack of function
Tandem secures CE mark for AID systems in T2D and T1D with pregnancy
The regulatory clearance covers the t:slim X2 and Tandem Mobi insulin pumps with Control-IQ+ technology.
Waters Secures FDA Clearance for BD BACTEC FXI Blood Culture System
The automated system is now available in the US, offering faster bloodstream infection detection and higher vial-loading capacity for high-throughput microbiology laboratories.
Clarius Receives FDA Clearance for AI-Based Ejection Fraction Ultrasound Tool
The app-integrated tool automates left ventricular ejection fraction assessment, supporting real-time cardiac evaluation in primary care and emergency settings.
UNM Surgeon Introduces Advanced Thumb Joint Replacement Procedure for Arthritis Patients
The procedure is comparable to hip and knee replacement surgeries, where a prosthetic implant is used to replace damaged joint surfaces
Medtronic wins FDA clearance for Nellcor pulse oximetry system with intelligent processor
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Nellcor pulse oximetry system with the Nell-EQ intelligent processor.