MedTech Spectrum

Article Name Clinical & Diagnostic

“Early diagnosis through advanced screening tech, coupled with heightened awareness is crucial”

The oncology market in India is steadily growing, driven by an increasing cancer incidence and a strong demand for advanced treatments. However, there remains substantial untapped potential, primarily in improving access to cutting-edge therapies and expanding reach to underserved regions. Glenmark Pharma, with its patient-centric approach and innovative solutions, has been steadily increasing its market share by introducing high-quality and affordable cancer drugs. Alok Malik, President & Business Head - India Formulations, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd, in an exclusive interview with MedTech Spectrum & BioSpectrum, spoke at length about the company’s mission to enhance access to high-quality cancer care in India and the untapped market potential, new launches and the plans ahead.

28th February, 2024

Refocusing on Rare Diseases

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in December 2023, of two milestone treatments, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, representing the first cell-based gene therapies for the treatment of a rare disease called sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients 12 years and older, is a huge development. With rare diseases posing significant challenges due to the scarcity of information, limited research, and insufficient awareness among healthcare professionals and the public, introduction and approval of specific treatments can provide a much needed boost to tackle the growing burden of rare diseases globally. However, an integrated approach with enhanced coordination and cooperation across the ecosystem is the need of the hour.

28th February, 2024

ConcertAI's TeraRecon Launches Three New Care Suites, Life Sciences Platform, and Strategic Partnerships at #ECR24

New Clinical AI care suites for Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Neurology; First-in-Class multi-modal predictive and Gen AI platform for research and clinical model development.

27th February, 2024

Bavarian Nordic’s Chikungunya Vaccine Candidate Granted Accelerated Assessment by European Medicines Agency

Bavarian Nordic is on track to submit its Marketing Authorisation Application for CHIKV VLP to EMA during H1 2024.

23rd February, 2024

Avanos Medical, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall in Response to Nurse Assist, LLC Sterile Water Medical Products Recall

Avanos Medical, Inc. Initiates Voluntary Recall Following Nurse Assist, LLC's Sterile Water Medical Products Recall

22nd February, 2024

Fujifilm launches advanced endoscopic ultrasound machine ALOKA ARIETTA 850 in India

First-ever installation in Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru

21st February, 2024

RetinAI Discovery® platform and AI tools launched to improve decision workflows, referrals and patient management in Clinics for Ophthalmologists and Optometrists

Introducing RetinAI Discovery® Platform and AI Tools for Enhanced Clinical Decision Making and Patient Management

20th February, 2024

Fujifilm installs advanced DEXA machine in Delhi to support diagnosis of bone-related diseases

Equipped with a 2D Fan Beam, the machine provides the highest image resolution for a precise diagnosis

13th February, 2024

Fresenius Medical Care Brings Industry-Leading Dialysis Therapy to Kidney Disease Patients in the U.S., demonstrating Global Leadership in Medical Device and Membrane Engineering Technologies

This will enable Fresenius Medical Care to offer the industry-leading, high-volume hemodiafiltration (Hv-HDF) dialysis therapy – already widely used in Europe – for people living with kidney diseases in the U.S.

13th February, 2024

JIVA.AI Teams Up with Aevice Health for Innovative Asthma AI with FDA-Cleared Remote Patient Monitor

Jiva.ai and Aevice Health collaborate to pioneer breakthrough medical AI for asthma adverse event prediction based on Aevice Health’s FDA-cleared remote patient monitor.

06th February, 2024

SCHILLER Introduces Hospital ECG Device – CARDIOVIT FT-2

CARDIOVIT® FT-2 is SCHILLER’s answer to the highest hospital demands. We are proud to announce our brand-new hospital ECG device CARDIOVIT® FT-2.

06th February, 2024

“Rapid evolution of technologies, biopharmaceuticals, and genomic medicine are reshaping the healthcare sector”

Terumo India, the Indian arm of Japan-based medtech firm Terumo Corporation, has recently announced the launch of new medical tools, intended for use in the management of liver cancer. With World Cancer Day, on February 4, 2024, calling to improve prevention, detection and treatment of cancer, new products are being launched in the Indian market to shape a way forward. MedTech Spectrum & BioSpectrum India spoke to Shishir Agarwal, President and Managing Director, Terumo India about the current scenario of the oncology medical devices market in the country.

02nd February, 2024

NeoLacta Life Sciences makes significant Impact, Touching lives of 1 Lakh preterm infants in India

Transforming the Lives of 1 Lakh Preterm Infants in India through Innovative Healthcare Solutions

30th January, 2024

SBI General Insurance Collaborates with IIT Madras to Pioneer Affordable Breast Cancer Treatment Device in India

SBI General Insurance has embarked on a transformative journey in healthcare innovation by partnering with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The program aims to empower the development of a Thermal Therapy Device, set to revolutionize the treatment landscape for breast cancer patients.

30th January, 2024

Beckman Coulter Introduces DxC 500 AU Chemistry Analyzer, Enhances Portfolio with Six Sigma Performance

New analyzer complements hub labs by advancing capabilities of satellite and independent community hospital labs

30th January, 2024

Enhatch Receives FDA Clearance for AI-Enhanced TKA Instrumentation System

Enhatch Inc. is excited to announce the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of a patient specific instrumentation system for Total Knee Arthroplasty. This state-of-the-art system is redefining total knee arthroplasty with its AI-driven approach, encompassing both anatomic model generation and treatment planning

26th January, 2024