Penumbra, Inc., tells us it has seen enrollment of the first patient into a prospective, multi-center U.S. study to evaluate … continue reading “First Patient Enrolled in Coronary Mechanical Thrombus Aspiration Study”
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Abbott Launches World’s First Pivotal Trial to Test Leaky Tricuspid Heart Valve Repair System
Abbott has announced the launch of the TRILUMINATE Pivotal trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of its TriClip transcatheter … continue reading “Abbott Launches World’s First Pivotal Trial to Test Leaky Tricuspid Heart Valve Repair System”
CE Mark for Orchestra BioMed BackBeat Cardiac Neuromodulation Therapy™ for Hypertension
Orchestra BioMed™, Inc., tells us it has received CE Mark approval for its Moderato® implantable pulse generator system that delivers BackBeat … continue reading “CE Mark for Orchestra BioMed BackBeat Cardiac Neuromodulation Therapy™ for Hypertension”
Bioengineered Repair Mimics Native ACL Says New Study
Results of a study published online in the American Journal of Sports Medicine show torn anterior cruciate ligaments (ACLs) treated with the Miach … continue reading “Bioengineered Repair Mimics Native ACL Says New Study”
Carotid Artery Disease Patients do Better with TCAR than Endarterectomy
Silk Road Medical Inc. has announced the presentation of real-world data from two studies into the treatment of patients with … continue reading “Carotid Artery Disease Patients do Better with TCAR than Endarterectomy”
Medtronic’s EvolveSM Workflow with Spinal Cord Stimulation Offers Hope for Back and Leg Pain Sufferers, Says Study
Prospective data demonstrates effective pain relief and improved function in patients with intractable back and leg pain
FDA Clearance of Steerable Introducer for Transseptal Access/Delivery
BioCardia shows its newly cleared transseptal access system at Heart Rhythm Society congress in San Francisco
Promising Study Outcomes for Edwards Aortic Valves with RESILIA Tissue
COMMENCE trial four-year data presented at the AATS 99th Annual Meeting
ZIP® Surgical Skin Closure Beats Sutures for Lacerations, Says Study
ZipLine Medical is touting a new study showing significant time, cost and patient outcome benefits when using ZIP closure vs sutures for lacerations
Lab Evaluation of Zeiss Robotic Neurosurgery Microscope
Improvements made in the KINEVO 900, along with the fully integrated endoscopic Micro-Inspection Tool, are significant
BEAR Implant Compares with Traditional ACL Reconstruction
Results from first of the “BEAR” clinical study series suggests promise for this disruptive technology
AI Increases Polyp Detection During Colonoscopy
Artificial Intelligence beats humans in polyp detection during colonoscopy, says new study
Capnography Unearths High Level of Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression in General Care Hospital Patients
Medtronic says Microstream™ Capnography study shows a greater than 40% incidence of opioid induced respiratory compromise
World’s Most Watched Surgeon and “Perfect Gastric Bypass” at Arab Health ABHI UK Pavilion
Prof dubbed the most watched surgeon in human history, thanks to the global virtual reality live streaming of one of his operations.
First Patient in Study to Assess Pain Control and Oral Opioid Elimination with Targeted Drug Delivery
Study will assess SynchroMed™ II Intrathecal Drug Delivery System in patients who have weaned off oral opioids
UK Medical Quarter Touts Complex Treatment Pathway at Arab Health 2019
Edgbaston Medical Quarter offers concierge service to patients across the Middle East