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Shantanu Gaur, CEO of Allurion Technologies, a company that has developed a swallowable gastric balloon, believes that GLP-1 sales could indirectly lead to increased demand for medical device-based bariatric procedures, especially as patients seek alternatives to drug side effects and weight regain.
Neurotech start-up Subsense raised another $10m, bringing its total seed funding to $27m. The proceeds will be used primarily to accelerate and enhance the company’s pre-clinical research program.
Rapid advancements in neurotechnology intensify the need for clear regulations concerning neural data privacy. As these technologies evolve at unprecedented speeds, lawmakers, legal experts, and neuroethicists are increasingly focused on their societal impact.
Neurotech start-up Subsense raised another $10m, bringing its total seed funding to $27m. The proceeds will be used primarily to accelerate and enhance the company’s pre-clinical research program.
The rise and fall of US tariffs and the chill headwind from China’s state procurement policies have blown onto medtech’s radar. But how to monetize AI is the dominant concern up and down the industry.
Freenome will combine with Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp in a SPAC deal worth $330m. The goal is to advance Freenome’s blood-based tests for early detection of cancer and, in 2026, launch its advanced colorectal cancer detection test SimpleScreen, currently under FDA review.
The US FDA is launching a pilot to promote access and safety to digital health devices. Developed by the agency’s device center, the pilot will evaluate a new, risk-based enforcement approach for certain types of digital devices to treat several conditions.
Medtronic won FDA clearance for its Hugo surgical robot for urologic procedures, which Wiliam Blair analyst expects will draw interest from physicians. But he also says that Intuitive Surgical will remain the clear dominant player.
Pending legislation in the US House of Representatives would allow Medicare patients to benefit from some of the latest and most innovative technologies. The bipartisan bill would establish a clear pathway for reimbursement for algorithm-based healthcare services approved by the FDA.
Paradromics won FDA clearance to test its Connexus BCI in two people with severe speech impairment. The 2026 trial will assess whether the device can decode speech in real time.
