The worst Ebola virus disease outbreak in history ended in 2016 after infecting 28,600 people and killing about 11,300 worldwide.
Efforts to rid the world of polio have taken another significant step, thanks to research led by University of Queensland bioscience experts and funding from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Roche has secured approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its cobas Zika test to detect RNA of the Zika virus in human plasma samples.
Magenta Medical was founded in October, 2012 by Prof. Ehud Schwammenthal and Mr. Yosi Tuval, Magenta Medical is developing novel therapeutic approaches to the management and treatment of Acute Heart Failure.
Canadian firm Synaptive Medical has introduced its second-generation, high-powered Modus V digital microscope that has a robotic arm to aid neurosurgery.
AstraZeneca announced that the FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) for Tagrisso (osimertinib) for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Novartis’ division Alcon has obtained CE-Mark for its AutonoMe preloaded intraocular lens (IOL) delivery system to accurately deliver the IOL into the capsular bag during cataract surgery. The AutonoMe system is preloaded with a new biomaterial called Clareon IOL that features an advanced design for sharp vision, low edge glare and enhanced optic clarity. With an automated CO2-powered delivery mechanism, the preloaded system is intended to enable accurate single-handed control of IOL placement. Alcon CEO Mike Ball said: “With the introduction of Clareon AutonoMe, we are proud to unveil our latest innovations to benefit doctors and their patients undergoing cataract surgery. “Clareon AutonoMe builds upon the comprehensive legacy of AcrySof by offering cataract surgeons easy, intuitive control of IOL delivery with the newest optic material.” “The intuitive and easy-to-use device is expected to simplify the procedure and minimise surgical time.” The intuitive and easy-to-use device is expected to simplify the procedure ...
Cardiologs Technologies said this week it raised $6.4 million in a Series A round of financing to support accelerated commercialization of its Cardiologs ECG Analysis Platform in the US and Europe.
For decades, Chinese patients have struggled to gain access to cutting-edge medicines thanks to bureaucratic delays that have hamstrung drug development. Now a sweeping government overhaul of drug approvals is poised to change that.
Implantable hearing solutions provider Cochlear has launched its Nucleus 7 Sound Processor for iPhone cochlear implant in the UK and Ireland markets.
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