The company launched the lab test in the US. New results from PATHFINDER trial showed an earlier version of Galleri can detect many types of cancer, including early-stage cancer that has yet to metastasize.
Grail launched its long-awaited Galleri multi-cancer early detection blood test in the US.
Galleri uses targeted methylation analysis of circulating cell-free DNA to detect a wide range of cancer signals in the blood....
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Researchers at Johns Hopkins have used a robotic system to autonomously perform a key part of gallbladder surgery without a surgeon's hand. Lead author Axel Krieger says it could take five to 10 years before an autonomous robotic system will reach human trials and expects regulatory hurdles.
Thena Capital, the first UK-based early-stage specialist medtech firm, has made its first investment since closing its £50m fund. Medtech Insight spoke with general partner Pamela Walker Geddes to gain insight into Thena Capital’s investment strategy.
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Dxcover sets up new Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) lab in Franklin, Tennessee.
Bivacor aims to be first to the US market with a permanent total artificial heart, starting with use as a bridge to transplant. CMO William Cohn says data from countries with low transplant rates could support pivotal trials and long-term use.
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