MedTech Spectrum

Article Name Clinical & Diagnostic

WHO recommends R21 vaccine for malaria prevention in updated advice on immunisation

R21 and RTS,S vaccines act against P. falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite and the most prevalent on the African continent

04th October, 2023

Mylab transforms new-born screening with breakthrough point-of-care solution

Newborn screening is a critical public health program involving the testing of newborn infants for specific genetic, metabolic, and congenital disorders shortly after birth

29th September, 2023

Fujitsu and iSurgery Launch Osteoporosis Detection Project with Jikei University

Fujitsu Limited and iSurgery Co., Ltd. announced that they will conduct a field trial as part of their “bone health promotion project” from October 2023 to March 2025 in collaboration with the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Jikei University School of Medicine (1), to verify the practicality of bone assessments (2) conducted with chest radiographs and the effects of this approach in changing Fujitsu employees’ attitudes and habits around health. This marks the first time in Japan that an employer is focusing on the improvement of this aspect of its employees’ health during their examinations through this novel use of chest radiographs for bone assessments.

26th September, 2023

NURA Health Screening Centre by Fujifilm opens in Mongolia

The first centre opened under a technology partnership contract

25th September, 2023

Stryker Launches PROstep® MIS Lapidus, a New Minimally Invasive Surgical Option for Treating Patients with Bunions

Stryker’s PROstep MIS portfolio will be featured at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting

20th September, 2023

Remedi introduces affordable & innovative handheld X-ray solution in India

Unveils REMEX KA-6, a game-changing addition to the medical field

20th September, 2023

Mayo Clinic and GE HealthCare Enter Strategic Collaboration to Advance Innovation in Medical Imaging and Theranostics

Combining the world-class clinical and research expertise of Mayo Clinic with the deep research, engineering, and product development expertise of GE HealthCare, this new collaboration aims to forge an integrated innovation engine to advance the practice of radiology and care to patients worldwide.

18th September, 2023

Qure.ai receives 510(k) FDA clearance for chest X-ray solution for Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion

A monumental step towards getting healthcare AI to augment critical care and emergency care

18th September, 2023

Advanced robotic technology revolutionising healthcare in unprecedented ways

A technology constantly evolving to meet the increasing demands of the medical field

18th September, 2023

Singapore-based startup AWAK Technologies raises $20+ M for readying wearable dialysis device

The proceeds will help AWAK to complete the ongoing human pre-pivotal clinical trial

15th September, 2023

How blood-based protein biomarkers enable early detection and intervention of Alzheimer’s disease

Blood-based protein biomarkers have emerged as a promising tool for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease

11th September, 2023

Roche Diagnostics and Burjeel Holdings Partner for Advanced Digital Healthcare

The companies will combine their expertise and technical support to develop innovative digital solutions across the entire healthcare spectrum, including precise diagnosis and personalized treatment pathways

11th September, 2023

NTU Singapore refreshes medical school curriculum with new injections in AI and data analytics

Medical humanities education expanded to train future-ready doctors to be agile

11th September, 2023

Alveofit receives US FDA clearance for alveoair spirometer

Marking a significant advancement in respiratory care

11th September, 2023

Abbott buys Bigfoot Biomedical to make diabetes management more precise & personal

Acquisition will bring together two leaders in different aspects of diabetes care

07th September, 2023

NTPC Partners with Apollo Hospitals to introduce Revolutionary Tele-Emergency and Tele-ICU Services across its nine plants locations

NTPC Ltd, India's largest integrated power utility, has forged a significant partnership with Apollo Hospitals, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to the health and well-being of its workforce.

06th September, 2023

National University Health System Launches World's First Public Hospital's Healthy Longevity Clinic at Alexandra Hospital

The National University Health System (NUHS), NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Alexandra Hospital (AH) have achieved a milestone by unveiling the world's inaugural Healthy Longevity Clinic by public healthcare. Located at Singapore's Alexandra Hospital, the clinic aims to delay biological ageing, thereby optimising functionality and resilience and increasing health span through evidence-based diagnosis and intervention. Using biomarkers of ageing that are specific to the Singapore population, the clinic will leverage breakthroughs from the NUHS research Centre for Healthy Longevity (CHL) and incorporate advances in geroscience and healthy longevity medicine towards precision medicine.

01st September, 2023

“We need policy frameworks to support import substitution opportunities for medical devices in government hospitals”

Industry veteran Prashant Krishnan recently joined Bengaluru-based Healthium Medtech as Global Business Head for Advanced Wound Care and Surgery at a time when Healthium plans to expand its presence in India and beyond. The strategic appointment is also critical to reinforcing Healthium’s market leadership, corporate governance and deep domain expertise, as the company strives to achieve its strategic goals and vision of facilitating precision medtech for every patient globally. In an interaction with BioSpectrum & MedTech Spectrum , Krishnan reveals more about his goals to create a global company with a strong portfolio, impressive global footprint and an exceptional clinical and quality manufacturing team.

01st September, 2023