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Dec 02, 2021

Canon Medical launches super-resolution deep-learning reconstruction for Cardiac CT scans  On November 28, 2021, Canon Medical launched the Precise IQ Engine (PIQE) DLR and SilverBeam filter in the recent version of the Aquilion ONE / PRISM edition. PIQE, super-resolution deep-learning reconstruction techno...

Nov 30, 2021

GE Healthcare, Optellum collaborate for AI-based lung cancer diagnosis GE Healthcare has collaborated with Optellum to progress precision diagnosis and lung cancer treatment with artificial intelligence. The partnership is zeroed in on helping healthcare providers to evaluate the malignancy of a lung nodule a...

Nov 25, 2021

Neurent Medical obtains FDA Clearance for NEUROMARK™, a novel multi-point Nerve Disruption Treatment for Chronic Rhinitis   On November 18, 2021, Neurent Medical, a company working in developing treatments for chronic inflammatory sino-nasal diseases, received clearance from the Food and Drug Ad...

Nov 23, 2021

Bluebird bio may finally get a gene therapy approved in the US Bluebird bio may get gene therapy approved in the US. The Cambridge, MA biotech declared that the FDA had accepted and given priority review for Zynteglo, its gene therapy for the rare blood disorder beta-thalassemia. The announcement sets up an expe...

Nov 18, 2021

J&J intends to split into two companies, separating consumer products and pharmaceutical businesses  On November 12, 2021, Johnson & Johnson announced its plans to split the Company’s Consumer Health business, forming a new publicly traded company. This will help the company create two global leaders tha...

Nov 16, 2021

AstraZeneca, Moderna announces positive data of mRNA potential in heart failure patients  Moderna, Inc., a biotechnology company is pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, declared positive data from the AstraZeneca-led Phase 2 (EPICCURE) study assessing the use of an mRNA therapeutic, wh...

Nov 11, 2021

TecTraum’s pro2cool® receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for the Concussions treatment   On November 03, 2021, TecTraum Inc., working to develop the world’s first point-of-care treatment for concussions, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided a Breakthrough Device to its f...

Nov 09, 2021

Alcon to acquire Ivantis for USD 475 Million  Alcon announced that it intends to buy glaucoma surgery device maker Ivantis for USD 475 million upfront. Geneva, Switzerland-based Alcon aims to support its portfolio across cataract, refractive, retina and glaucoma offerings by taking over Ivantis and its n...

Nov 04, 2021

ReValve Solutions, Inc. declares successful first human use of the Transeptal Mitral Valve Replacement  On November 01, 2021, ReValve Solutions, Inc., a company operating in the field of transcatheter structural heart replacement and repair, announced the successful first human use of its transcatheter, Palmetto...

Nov 02, 2021

Magnus Medical’s neurostimulation technology gets FDA breakthrough status to treat MDD Magnus Medical has secured a breakthrough device designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its neurostimulation technology for major depressive disorder (MDD) treatment. The individualised, rapid-acting...