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Why CROs Need Access to Modern PV Operations Tools | Interview with Jung Min Lee & Emmanuel Belabe

April 26, 2023

Jung Min Lee, Pharmacovigilance Director, has been in charge of clinical and pharmacovigilance work at Korea Pharmaceutical institutions for about 20 years. Emmanuel Belabe, better known as “Manny,” has worked within ArisGlobal in a number of different roles over his 15 years with the company.

Nuvo Group Ltd., A Leading FDA-Cleared Innovator in Pregnancy Care, and LAMF Global Ventures Corp I, Led by Chairman Jeffrey Soros and CEO Simon Horsman, Announce Intent to List Nuvo on Nasdaq Through a Business Combination

April 28, 2023

Nuvo Group is committed to reinventing pregnancy care for the 21st century through new technology, tools, and practices for providers and expectant mothers, including the INVU by Nuvo™ platform, an FDA-cleared, prescription initiated remote pregnancy monitoring and management system.

ConcertAI’s TeraRecon Adds the Release of an AI-Assisted Clinical Suite Solution, Neuro Suite to Provide Comprehensive Solutions for Neurological Disorders

April 28, 2023

Jeff Elton, Ph.D., CEO of ConcertAI: "ConcertAI's TeraRecon Eureka Clinical AI offers a portfolio of solutions from the AI leaders in the neurology field, including Combinostics, Imaging Biometrics, and Cercare, creating a first-in-class capability and the only open AI architecture for Clinical AI."

HelpMeSee Launches Next-generation Simulation-based Eye Surgery Training for Phacoemulsification

April 28, 2023

"With an aging population worldwide, the need for more surgeons trained to perform cataract surgery is great. As we work to fight global cataract blindness, we are thrilled to launch HelpMeSee's simulation-based training for phacoemulsification," said Saro Jahani, president and CEO.

Kerecis Combines Fish-Skin Graft and Silicone Cover for Wound Treatment

April 27, 2023

“This is the first time we have combined our fish skin with another material, in this case medical-grade silicone,” said Fertram Sigurjonsson, founder and CEO of Kerecis. “Until now the application of the Kerecis fish-skin graft has required three components: the fish skin itself, a contact layer and a cover dressing to regulate the moisture level on the wound. By integrating the contact layer with the fish skin, the application becomes faster and easier and the inventory needs at the healtcare facility simpler,” he added.

NICO Corporation Among Early Companies to Successfully Transition to New EU MDR Requirements for Class III Medical Devices

April 27, 2023

Jay Dittman, Vice President of Operations at NICO Corporation. "The expectations under MDR have set a new standard for medical devices in Europe. Years of planning and preparation were required to handle raised expectations, numerous audits, simultaneous reviews, and challenges with notified body capacity. Our Quality, Regulatory and Engineering team achieved a monumental milestone for NICO."

Sony Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Now Available on HearUSA’s Hearing Shop eCommerce Website

April 27, 2023

The addition of the Sony Over-the-Counter hearing aids to the Hearing Shop online store compliments in-store Hearing Care Professional consultations – expanding accessibility of leading hearing care solutions to a larger client-base than ever before..

Clinical Trials

Research Study on Comfort of the New FLUME Catheter to Begin Recruitment

April 28, 2023

The FLUME catheter, which received clearance in November 2021 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is designed to address some of the triggers that can negatively impact patients’ comfort and quality of life.

New Exactech Knee Research Demonstrates Ability to Achieve Balanced Results with Short Learning Curve Using Newton™ Technology

April 26, 2023

The new study, which reviewed the first 273 surgeries using Exactech’s Newton Knee balancing system, demonstrated the ability of surgeons to achieve targeted gap balance throughout each patient’s range of motion.

10-Year Data from the Medtronic ENGAGE OUS Registry is the First and Only Prospective, Industry Sponsored Global EVAR Registry to Demonstrate a Decade of...

April 26, 2023

The ENGAGE OUS registry evaluated more than 1,200 patients. The 10-year data, which included follow-up from approximately 400 of these patients, showed a 94.7 percent freedom from aneurysm-related mortality (ARM) † and 64.1 percent sac regression (or decreased AAA sac diameter) ‡ at 10 years.

Nevro Announces Enrollment of First Patient in PDN Sensory Study

April 25, 2023

The PDN Sensory Study will enroll up to 236 patients at multiple sites across the U.S. Patients will be randomized to conventional medical management or 10 kHz Therapy™ plus conventional medical management, with optional crossover to the other treatment arm at 6 months if those criteria are met.

FDA

Apyx Medical Corporation Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for the Use of Renuvion® for Coagulation of Subcutaneous Soft Tissues Following Liposuction for Aesthetic Body Contouring

April 28, 2023

Charlie Goodwin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Apyx Medical. “This 510(k) clearance further demonstrates the safety and effectiveness of our Renuvion technology, and our continued commitment to working with the FDA to secure specific clinical indications.”

Innoblative Designs Receives U.S. FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its SIRA RFA Electrosurgical Device

April 27, 2023

Richard Stark, CEO of Innoblative Designs. "We believe the SIRA will be a game changer in BCS for breast cancer and we look forward to bringing this important technology to cancer patients."

CardieX Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for a World-First Vascular Biometric Monitor – the CONNEQT Pulse

April 26, 2023

The world's first, customizable vascular biometric monitor has received regulatory clearance to provide medical grade arterial heart health metrics to patients and clinicians

Healthcare Careers

9 Ways to Land Higher Roles in Healthcare

April 28, 2023

In the healthcare sector, every healthcare professional, whether a nurse, doctor, or surgeon, aspires to advance their career. However, the responsibility for career growth lies with the individual, and becoming complacent can impede quick progression....

All You Need To Know About Becoming An Endoscopy Practitioner

April 27, 2023

A career in endoscopy is promising but also comes with a lot of requirements and hard work. If you are interested in becoming an endoscopy practitioner, it is important to be aware of the ins and...

The Future of Chiropractic Technology: Trends and Predictions

April 27, 2023

Chiropractic care in Florida is quickly transforming as new technologies are introduced. The future of chiropractic medicine looks really promising, don't you think? With innovations that will improve patient results and transform how chiropractors practice. Lately,...

Industry Executives Views & Opinions

Why CROs Need Access to Modern PV Operations Tools | Interview with Jung Min Lee & Emmanuel Belabe

April 26, 2023

How Better Data Management Improves Patient Experience | By Ben Herzberg, Satori Chief Scientist and VP of Marketing

April 25, 2023

In this article Herzberg explains how better data management helps deliver more successful treatment, patient scheduling and much more.

Repetitive Game Testing: 3 Ways AI Liberates Developers | By: David Melhart, Ph.D., AI Researcher at modl.ai

April 20, 2023

In this article, Dr. Melhart discusses three ways in which AI can collaborate with game developers in repetitive testing.

The Future of Healthcare: How Virtual Reality is Transforming Surgical Training | By Richard Vincent, Co-founder & CEO of FundamentalVR

April 18, 2023

Vincent writes, "FundamentalVR’s use of virtual reality (VR) in surgical training offers a solution to this issue, with potentially far-reaching consequences for healthcare." Read on to learn more.

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Executives on the Move

Ryan Chappelle Joins NovoPath as SVP of Sales, Citing Forward Innovation in Pathology Informatics and Cloud as Key Motivation

April 28, 2023

In his new role at NovoPath, Ryan Chappelle will be responsible for overseeing the company's sales team and driving new business growth through the development and execution of effective sales strategies.

NSF Names Thomas Glasgow, Jr. Board Chairman

April 25, 2023

Thomas Glasgow has been an active member of NSF's Board of Directors since 1990 and will now bring decades of leadership to his new position as the Board Chairman.

PAVmed Digital Health Subsidiary, Veris Health, Appoints Gary Manning as President

April 25, 2023

Gary Manning is an accomplished medical technology executive who shares our deep passion for developing and commercializing highly innovative solutions for the benefit of patients and their physicians.

KBI Biopharma Appoints David Stewart as Site Head of Durham Mammalian cGMP Manufacturing Facility

April 24, 2023

David Stewart brings to KBI more than 20 years of insight gained from leadership roles at Genentech, Biogen, and, most recently, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies.

Joseph M DeVivo Is Appointed President and CEO of Butterfly Network

April 24, 2023

Joseph M DeVivo brings over 35 years of business leadership experience, having held leadership positions at healthcare and medical device companies, as well as non-profit organizations.

Timmy Garde Named Chief Growth Officer of Ardelis Health

April 19, 2023

“我们很高兴欢迎提米加尔达勒elis leadership team. With his extensive industry experience and strategic perspective, he is the natural fit for this role,” said Jim Moran, co-founder and managing partner of Ardelis.

Imaging /Ultrasound

GE HealthCare Announces Availability of Next-Generation bkActiv for Guiding Urology, Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Surgeries

April 26, 2023

The flagship intraoperative ultrasound imaging system, developed by BK Medical - a subsidiary of GE HealthCare, was designed to deliver high-performance ultrasound guidance with a simplified, intuitive user experience for surgeons.

Mediso Launches Next Generation MRI Spectrometer spinScan®

April 25, 2023

Mediso notes the spinScan® spectrometer is based on a technology that has been continuously developed for 10+ years, featuring an FPGA SoC platform with highly scalable transceiver architecture enabling more than 128 receiver channels and microsecond gradient resolution with closed-loop control via high-speed optical interfaces

Mergers / Acquisitions

Abbott Completes Acquisition of Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.

April 27, 2023

The transaction provides Abbott with a complementary solution for treating vascular disease. CSI's leading atherectomy system prepares vessels for angioplasty or stenting to restore blood flow.

ATL Technology Acquires Gyrus Medical LTD. Manufacturing Operations

April 25, 2023

Gyrus Medical is located in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, is also a device outsourcer, and will increase both ATL’s global footprint and capabilities.

Market Reports

Global Cloud-based Medical Imaging Informatics Markets, 2022-2023 & 2026

Neurostimulation Devices Market Zooms Towards Billion-Dollar Valuation: Estimated to Reach USD 17.49 Billion by 2030: Verified Market Research®

Gastrointestinal Bleeding Treatment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis: Global Industry Size Is Predicted to Grow USD 1092 Million by 2030, at a CAGR...

Medical Professionals

Best Extracurriculars for Medical School Students

April 28, 2023

Getting into an institution of higher learning and pursuing the career of your dream...

How to Get Reimbursed for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring

March 26, 2023

Healthcare providers now more than ever are seeking novel ways to improve patient care...

How Outsourcing Revenue Cycle Management for Practices Delivers Greater ROI on Patient Care

March 20, 2023

Outsourcing revenue cycle management services to patient care associates allows you to focus your time on the core aspect of your practice – patient care. Read to learn more.

Nurses Corner

The Rewards and Challenges of Nursing: What Motivates Me to Study Nursing

April 25, 2023

护理是socie不可替代的组成部分ty's health. Nurses are the people who are on the front lines in the fight for our health and well-being. In this article, I want to...

Transforming Healthcare: The Role of Advanced Practice Nurses in Patient Care

April 24, 2023

The healthcare system is constantly evolving, and advanced practice nurses (APNs) are at the forefront of this change. Registered nurses who have undertaken further education and training in order to offer patients specialized...

Top Ways To Advance As An Experienced Nurse

April 13, 2023

Are you an experienced nurse looking to take your career to the next level? As a healthcare professional, it can be difficult to know what steps to take in order to advance and...

Palomar Health Launches $100,000 Nurse Incentive and Recruitment Program

April 10, 2023

Palomar Health is committed to reimagining the patient experience with the help of its world-class team, raising the bar for its organization, and leading the way with new programs in healthcare, from inside the hospital walls to in the community and beyond.

GROWTH / DEVELOPMENT

TympaHealth Secures $23m in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Ear and Hearing Health Care Delivery

April 27, 2023

"Our goal is to make ear and hearing healthcare easily accessible to everybody, on a global scale" said Dr Krishan Ramdoo, Founder & CEO of TympaHealth. "Putting the right technology and support into the hands of more healthcare professionals and community providers is the best possible place to start. The Tympa Platform has proven its benefits at every point in the healthcare value chain and with our new funding, we can expand that value to new partners and markets."

Ciliatech Raises €3.5M in Series A Funding

April 25, 2023

Ciliatech notes the funds will advance the development of their disruptive glaucoma implant CID and initiate clinical trials in Europe, paving the way for CE mark approval.

Hospitals

HOSPITALS

NIH Selects Northwell to Join Diabetic Foot Ulcer Consortium

April 20, 2023

Northwell Health has been selected to join the Diabetic...

HOSPITALS

Northwell Health Named One of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune

March 29, 2023

The award is presented by Fortune and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Association News

Beltone Celebrates Roberta Miller’s 60th Anniversary; To be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Hearing Society

April 25, 2023

Gitte Aabo, CEO of GN Hearing (Beltone’s parent company) remarked, “Throughout her career in Beltone, Roberta Miller has fully demonstrated the values Listen, Transform and Challenge, which are the three pillars for our culture. By her genuine care and interest in others, she is a great example of how to bring people closer to one another from an external as well as internal point of view – congratulations, Roberta you are an excellent role model.”

Gilda’s Club Twin Cities Launches Oncology-Focused Initiative to Reach Medically Underserved Communities Via FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program

April 13, 2023

“It’s estimated that 34,380 people will be diagnosed with cancer this year across Minnesota. Through this first-of-its-kind initiative, we can reach even more people impacted by cancer with valuable resources that can help contribute to improved outcomes,” said Katherine Todd, DNP, MBA, RN, Gilda’s Club Twin Cities executive director. “We’re proud to be the first of several CSC network partners to embrace this novel program to grow community and to deliver social and emotional support to those who otherwise may not have access.”

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