French microsensing technology pioneer, Sensome has announced that the first eight patients have been enrolled in the first-in-human INSPECT study … continue reading “Sensome Real-time, in situ Lung Tumor Confirmation System Study Enrols First Patients”
Oncology
Breast Cancer EU Study Patients for CairnSurgical BCLTM System
CairnSurgical, Inc., an innovator striving to make breast cancer surgery more precise, has announced that the first patients have been … continue reading “Breast Cancer EU Study Patients for CairnSurgical BCLTM System”
Wigs for Heroes Fund Scalp Cooling Equipment
Here’s a nice tale of how a medical technology can improve a treatment journey. Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy at North … continue reading “Wigs for Heroes Fund Scalp Cooling Equipment”
Positives for Broncus BTVA System
Broncus Medical, Inc., talks of the publication of results from the VAPORIZE study in the current issue of Respiration. The paper’s authors conclude that, … continue reading “Positives for Broncus BTVA System”
CairnSurgical Breast Cancer Locator Trial Begins
The first patient has been treated in a U.S. pivotal trial of CairnSurgical’s Breast Cancer Locator (BCL) System. The system is … continue reading “CairnSurgical Breast Cancer Locator Trial Begins”
CE Mark for Robotic Cancer Detection Probe
Now with CE mark approval, Lightpoint Medical’s SENSEI® becomes the first robotic gamma probe to be commercially available to European … continue reading “CE Mark for Robotic Cancer Detection Probe”
Scalp Cooling Gains Support for Prevention of Chemo-Induced Alopecia
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has recommended scalp cooling for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA). Background Chemotherapy-induced … continue reading “Scalp Cooling Gains Support for Prevention of Chemo-Induced Alopecia”
U.S. Launch for Boston Scientific SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel
Next-generation Hydrogel spacer offers enhanced visibility via CT Scan to optimize treatment planning for patients undergoing radiation for prostate cancer. … continue reading “U.S. Launch for Boston Scientific SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel”
World’s First Digital Early Bowel Cancer Screening Technology at MEDICA 2019
Oxford University bioengineering spinout Oxford MEStar has been on the ABHI UK Pavilion at MEDICA this week, showcasing the world’s … continue reading “World’s First Digital Early Bowel Cancer Screening Technology at MEDICA 2019”
Hair Loss Prevention in Chemotherapy: Paxman Shows New System
UK Cold Cap maker is keen to find new partners across the Middle East
Clearance and Launch for Mentor’s CPX4 Smooth Breast Tissue Expander
New tissue expander with smooth surface aids insertion and removal in breast reconstruction surgery
$23 Million for CSA Medical to Advance Cryospray™ Therapies for Esophageal Disease and COPD
Financing will support Expansion of truFreeze® Spray Cryotherapy business for Esophageal Disease and launch of the Reo Radial Catheter in 2019 for Barrett’s Esophagus
FDA Clearance Expands Scalp Cooler Indication
Experts welcome expansion of indication to include solid tumour patients
C2 CryoBalloon™ Endoscopic Device Uses Extreme Cold to Eradicate Precancerous Lesions
Endoscopy company, Pentax Medical has announced the introduction of the C2 CryoBalloon™ Ablation System for the treatment of Barrett’s esophagus
Powered Stapler Yields Fewer Bleeding Complications in Lung Cancer Surgery
Real-world assessment favours powered staplers over manual, with halved rate of hemostasis complications
Analytics Could Reduce Need for Breast Biopsy, Says Study
Publication defines advanced statistical methods that can be used with diagnostic imaging output to downgrade breast mass risk classification