BAROguard Donor Lung Preservation System

Paediatric transplant team employs innovative organ preservation system

Paragonix Technologies has announced the first paediatric use of its BAROguard Donor Lung Preservation System. The transplantation was performed at UF Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, USA.

Paragon 28 introduces intramedullary nail system for fibular fracture repair

Paragon 28 introduces intramedullary nail system for fibular fracture repair

Paragon 28, Inc. has launched the Phantom® Fibula Nail System, offering a less invasive approach to fibular fracture treatment in ankle injuries. The system, designed to provide an alternative to traditional plate and screw fixation, purportedly addresses some of the complications associated with external fixation methods.

GE Healthcare Venue PoC ultrasound

GE HealthCare expands point-of-care ultrasound portfolio with new Venue Sprint and enhanced Venue systems

GE HealthCare has introduced the Venue Sprint, a new tablet-based ultrasound device, alongside enhancements to its existing Venue family of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) systems. The launch aims to address the growing demand for portable, high-quality imaging solutions in various clinical settings.

GE Healthcare Versana Premier ultrasound

GE HealthCare unveils Versana Premier ultrasound system for multi-purpose practices

GE HealthCare has introduced the Versana Premier, a new multi-purpose ultrasound system designed to meet the diverse needs of healthcare professionals across various clinical specialties. The system, which forms part of the Versana ultrasound family, incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) and automated productivity tools to streamline workflow and improve clinical efficiency.

Catalyst OrthoScience

Catalyst OrthoScience receives FDA clearance for novel shoulder fracture system

Catalyst OrthoScience, a medical technology company specialising in shoulder arthroplasty, has announced FDA 510(k) clearance for its Catalyst Fracture Shoulder System. The system, designed for reverse shoulder arthroplasty in cases of proximal humeral fractures (PHFs), aims to tackle the complexities associated with tuberosity fixation and healing.

New flow cytometry guidelines support bioAffinity’s lung cancer test

New flow cytometry guidelines support bioAffinity’s lung cancer test

bioAffinity Technologies’ Vice President of Diagnostics, Dr Jennifer Rebeles, has contributed to a new set of guidelines for flow cytometry testing on rare matrix samples. The peer-reviewed paper, published in Cytometry Part B: Clinical Cytometry, addresses the challenges and considerations in validating assays with unique sample types.

Men and women process pain differently

Sex-specific pain relief: Study reveals distinct biological pathways in men and women

New research reveals that men and women rely on distinct biological mechanisms for pain relief, potentially explaining sex differences in chronic pain prevalence and opioid treatment efficacy.  

Atricure EnCompass Clamp

AtriCure’s EnCompass Clamp receives CE mark approval

AtriCure has announced regulatory approval for the sale of its EnCompass® Clamp in CE-marked countries within the European Union. This development follows the device’s FDA 510(K) clearance and subsequent launch in the United States in 2022.

Preoperative nutrition programme reduces surgical complications and costs

A new study projects significant reductions in postoperative complications and substantial cost savings through the implementation of a system-wide preoperative nutrition programme.  

insulin injection

Miracle cure? New procedure could spell the end of insulin injections for type 2 diabetics

Researchers have developed a new treatment approach for type 2 diabetes that could potentially eliminate the need for insulin therapy in a majority of patients, according to findings presented at UEG Week 2024 in Vienna.