All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi
Swagath Bandhakavi
Quest Diagnostics expands cervical cancer screening access with HPV self-collection rollout
Initially offered in clinical environments, the new service allows patients to collect their own HPV specimens under medical supervision
Makani Science gets FDA 510(k) clearance for wearable respiratory monitor
The company’s respiratory monitor enables continuous, real-time tracking of breathing rate using a lightweight and wireless design
Align Technology launches Invisalign System with occlusal blocks for Class II correction
The latest version of the Invisalign System is intended for growing patients aged 10 to 16, who are generally in the late mixed or early permanent stages of dental development
Restor3d receives FDA clearance for cementless 3D-printed personalised knee implant system
Engineered with 3D-printed porous structures, the system is designed to promote bone integration and withstand load without the use of cement-based fixation
FDA expands clearance for Epitel’s REMI Wireless EEG System to include infants
According to Epitel, children aged one and older benefit from a wireless system that integrates brain health monitoring with minimal disruption compared to traditional wired systems
MiRus launches US study for Siegel 8-Fr aortic transcatheter heart valve
The Siegel valve’s 8 French delivery sheath enables less invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacements and may improve treatment accessibility for female patients
Philips expands cardiac imaging reach with AI-enhanced Compact Ultrasound 5500CV
In response to staffing shortages and rising patient numbers, Philips claims the 5500CV incorporates AI-driven features that cut scan time by up to 50%
FDA grants approval to Vasorum’s Celt ACD PLUS vascular closure device
The Celt ACD PLUS, offered in 5F, 6F, and 7F sizes, is engineered for swift closure of arterial punctures after percutaneous catheter-based vascular procedures
MTF Biologics advances IDE study with first FlexHD Pliable implant
The SHAPE trial is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of FlexHD Pliable in procedures involving implants
Singaporean scientists develop novel microneedle approach to combat diabetic wounds
The researchers developed microneedles for both the delivery and extraction of compounds, enabling minimally invasive direct introduction of active substances into wounds