Abbott executives Philip B. Adamson and Robert Kormos talked to Medtech Insight about how the company is trying to slow the progression of heart failure and reduce heart failure hospitalizations.
Abbott is trying to address heart failure before the patient reaches the hospital.
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The US FDA has published final guidance to provide clarification for industry and agency staff on federal regulations of diagnostic X-ray equipment.
Altoida CEO Marc Jones spoke with Medtech Insight about the company’s investigational digital screening tool for Alzheimer’s and the dire need for better, more accessible precision neurology diagnostics as the global population ages, neurologist shortages worsen, and groundbreaking Alzheimer’s drugs change the treatment paradigm.
The US FDA is providing recommendations for sponsors conducting clinical trials outside traditional settings, such as individual homes, mobile research units, and remotely via telehealth participation. The agency says the guidance is part of an overall effort to advance how trials are designed and run.
Edwards Lifesciences’ Critical Care business “invented the hemodynamic monitoring category, and its solutions are currently used in more than 10,000 hospitals globally to better understand the cardiovascular condition in real-time for critically ill patients, which helps improve outcomes,” says BD, which sees synergies and new innovation opportunities across the groups’ data sets and platforms. Acquired for $4.2bn cash, Critical Care generated more than $900m in revenue in 2023.
Congress has launched an inquiry into 23andMe amid privacy concerns following its bankruptcy, particularly regarding the potential sale of sensitive user data. Additionally, a Cybernews report gave 40 DNA testing firms an average cybersecurity grade of D, citing widespread vulnerabilities and data breaches, along with inadequate public information about their security practices.
As it celebrates 75 years shaping the medtech industry, Medtronic invited Medtech Insight to its Minneapolis headquarters to get a closer look at the company’s past, what it’s working on now, and what’s on the horizon.
DUALTO’s double-module option provides enhanced flexibility while cutting down on equipment clutter. Compared to traditional setups, the system reduces OR footprint by 46%, helping staff reclaim space and optimize surgical workflows.
