
A new app uses smartphone technology to ‘uncuff’ blood pressure monitoring
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are pioneering a new approach to blood pressure monitoring—using the devices we carry with us every day.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are pioneering a new approach to blood pressure monitoring—using the devices we carry with us every day.

“We are adding a new layer of control between the world of computers and what your eyes see,” says Barmak Heshmat, co-founder of Brelyon and a former MIT postdoc.

iRhythm Technologies (Nasdaq: IRTC)+ announced that it received approval in Japan for its Zio long-term continuous monitoring (LTCM) system.

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a deep learning (DL) model that they paired with a wearable patch equipped with a highly sensitive sensor that can automatically detect wheezing sounds

It is the first magnetically controlled prosthetic hand that allows amputees to reproduce all movements simply by thinking and to control the force applied when grasping fragile objects. No wires, no electrical connection, only magnets and muscles to control the movements of the fingers and enable everyday activities such as opening a jar, using a screwdriver, picking up a coin.

Smith+Nephew (NYSE: SNN)+
announced that it launched its Total Ankle patient-matched, 3D-printed guides for planning and performing replacement procedures.

Hinge Health announced that it launched its Enso 3 FDA-cleared wireless device for reducing musculoskeletal pain.

FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — THINK Surgical, Inc., an innovator in the field of orthopedic surgical robots, today announced the successful completion of the first total knee arthroplasty procedure utilizing its new TMINI® Miniature Robotic System version 1.1 following recent FDA 510(k) clearance.

FLOWOOD, Miss., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zavation Medical Products, LLC (“Zavation”), an innovator in spinal device technology, proudly announces the launch of its latest product—the Varisync® ALIF System. Engineered to streamline ALIF procedures, the Varisync system offers customization and efficiency with two spacer fixation options: anchors and screws.

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tyber Medical LLC, a leading orthopedic device manufacturer specializing in private label implants for the extremity, trauma, and spine markets, is proud to announce that its PEEK ToeGrip Hammer Toe implant family has received Medical Device Regulation (MDR) certification from TÜV Rheinland. This prestigious certification marks the first time a hammer toe implant has achieved both FDA 510(k) clearance and MDR certification, setting a new standard for orthopedic implants.