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Month: November 2017
Microfluidic Device for Onco Chemo Testing
Chemotherapy can be very difficult on patients, but finding out that the cancer didn’t respond to the chemo is even more disturbing. Soon there may be a way to try different chemo agents on a patient’s own tumor cells taken during a biopsy. Researchers at Purdue University have developed a microfluidic system inside which tumor […]
Graybug Vision to Participate in Upcoming Industry Conferences
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Graybug Vision to Participate in Upcoming Industry Conferences
AcQMap, Now FDA Cleared, Images Heart from Inside Using Ultrasound, Electrical Dipole Density Mapping
Acutus Medical, a company headquartered in Carlsbad, California, won FDA clearance for its AcQMap High Resolution Imaging and Mapping System, as well as the accompanying AcQMap 3D Imaging and Mapping Catheter. The catheter uses ultrasound and more traditional electrical tissue conduction mapping to create a unique live view inside the heart that combines the physical mechanics […]
VIDEO: Hepatiq’s liver testing software measures functionality
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Dipu Ghosh, MSEE, MBA, CEO of Hepatiq, discusses at OCTANe’s Medical Technology Innovation Forum the company’s liver functionality test, the only FDA-cleared product that measures liver function instead of fibrosis.
VIDEO: New toric IOLs expand range of options for patients
NEW YORK ― At OSN New York 2017, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discusses new premium toric IOL options that have greatly expanded the patient pool that can receive premium IOLs.
Diabetes awareness month: Mount Sinai experts share tips for disease prevention
Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Today, 29.1 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
OCTANe connects people, resources, capital for medtech ecosystem in Southern California
Bill Carpou
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — In opening remarks at OCTANe’s Medical Technology Innovation Forum, Bill Carpou, CEO of OCTANe, discussed the successes achieved so far and laid out the group’s mission for growth, called Vision 2025.
“Today what we want to accomplish is to provide relevant content, so you leave with new ideas, new relationships and become really integral to elevating our ecosystem here,” Carpou said.
“We drive innovation and growth by connecting people, resources and capital. Everything we do at OCTANe we do with that mission in mind. OCTANe’s
VIDEO: Medical Technology Innovation Forum has ‘something for everyone’
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — OCTANe’s Medical Technology Innovation Forum is a meeting that can be beneficial for ophthalmologists, entrepreneurs and business-minded individuals, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, said here.
Should Diplopia Be Handled Differently in Ambulatory Settings Versus the ED?
Diplopia-related healthcare visits are common in the U.S., but the cause of the disorder may differ between ambulatory settings and the emergency department (ED), and diagnostic investigations should be adapted accordingly, researchers in Michigan say….
How to Make Cataract Surgery Even Safer
Cataract surgery is a common and relatively safe procedure, but taking a few specific steps can help make it even safer, according to experts in Massachusetts. Reuters Health Information
CMS finalizes policies it says will lower drug prices, reduce burdens
CMS recently issued a final rule for the 2018 Physician Fee Schedule and a final rule with comment period for the Quality Payment Program.
The agency said the rules will relieve regulatory burdens for providers and encourage innovation that increases competition, reduces prices, and enhances the relationship between patients and their doctors.
“During my visits with clinicians across the country, I’ve heard many concerns about the impact burdensome regulations have on their ability to care for patients,” CMS administrator Seema Verma, MPH, said in a press release. “These
FDA Cleares BRH-A2 to Treat Serious Wounds Using Electric Fields and Ultrasound
BRH Medical, a company based in Jerusalem, Israel, won FDA clearance for its BRH-A2 system that uses ultrasound and electricity to heal deep and chronic wounds. Using the two methods allows to speed up the healing of the wound while reducing pain during treatment. Both electric fields and ultrasound energy are delivered into and under […]
How Tracing Your Ancestors Could Improve Your Health: Interview with Dr. Ian Zinck, Head of Science and Research at Athletigen
Athletigen is a genetics company with offices in Halifax and Toronto, Canada, that offers advice to athletes and exercise enthusiasts to help maintain and improve their health, based on their genetic data. Customers can get their DNA sequenced, and then based on their unique genetic traits, Athletigen will identify genetic variants that can impact a […]
Modernization of Stark Law promotes value-based care
Fred Rosenberg
The bipartisan legislation, “The Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2017,” was recently introduced by the Senate to modernize the Stark Law and eliminate the barriers it poses to care coordination.
A coalition of health care organizations, including the AMA, American Academy of Neurology, American College of Cardiology, American College of Gastroenterology and American College of Rheumatology, sent a letter to members of the Senate strongly supporting the bill.
“Your legislation would substantially improve care coordination for patients, improve
Augmented Reality May Obviate Radioactivity for Lymph Node Removals
Lymph nodes are common pathways for certain cancers to spread, requiring surgical removal. These days lymph nodes are visualized using gamma ray imagers that spot the radioactive Technetium-99m tracer that’s injected near a tumor. This is a slow process that exposes patients to a good deal of radiation, but augmented reality (AR) technology may help overcome […]
Healcerion Receives FDA Clearance for New SONON 300L Wireless, App-based Ultrasound System
Healcerion, based in South Korea, was the first company to receive FDA clearance for their wireless, app-based ultrasound system back in 2015. The groundbreaking work done by South Korean engineers and scientists laid the foundation for the development of an ultrasound transducer that works with most smartphones or tablets. Since introducing the SONON 300C convex […]
Eye Tech Care’s glaucoma treatment approved in China
The China Food and Drug Administration has approved Eye Tech Care’s EyeOP1 glaucoma treatment product, according to a company press release.
EyeOP1 treats glaucoma with high-intensity focused ultrasound technology and is the first noninvasive medical device approved for glaucoma treatment in China, the release said.
The procedure takes less than 3 minutes and has a short learning curve.
“We are convinced that our technology will bring high value to the glaucoma market in China and provide new treatment options to patients,” Dietrich Wolf, PhD, Eye Tech Care CEO, said in the
Stem Cell Therapy Among Hot Topics at AAO 2017
A potential treatment for two eye conditions that currently have none — inherited retinal disease and dry age-related macular degeneration — will be among the most anticipated research presented at AAO 2017. Medscape Medical News
Cigna Corporation Announces Appearance at the Credit Suisse 26th Annual Healthcare Conference
BLOOMFIELD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) announced today that Eric Palmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Credit Suisse 26th Annual Healthcare Conference on November 7, 2017 in Scottsdal…