Healthcare Industry News

Diagnosing simultaneous infections of multiple respiratory viruses is challenging. Researchers from Korea have now addressed this issue by developing a TwinDemic Detection (TDD) system, a point-of-care diagnostic tool that leverages a novel, non-enzymatic signal amplification method. By testing its performance using human nasopharyngeal samples, TDD was shown to detect SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A virus simultaneously, highlighting its potential application in rapid on-site testing for a wider range of viruses.

All AdventHealth hospitals in the West Florida Division are setting a new standard in colorectal cancer detection by leveraging Medtronic's GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module, a groundbreaking technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist during routine colonoscopies, helping reduce the chance of missed polyps by up to 50%.

Agfa is expanding its Dura-line™ family of robust, reliable and cost-effective wireless Digital Radiography (DR) flat panel detectors, with the glass-free and high-resolution Dura-line™ XF+ range, which comes in three sizes. At RSNA 2024, Agfa will demonstrate how the XF+ 10, XF+ 14, XF+ 17 detectors deliver exquisite image quality, low weight and high durability.

Quanta Dialysis Technologies, a leader in transforming kidney care through its award-winning Quanta™ Dialysis System, has successfully closed its oversubscribed Series E Preferred Stock financing round, raising more than $60 million of additional capital.

WAT Medical Enterprise Ltd. proudly reaffirms its commitment to community support by donating to the American Red Cross and the American Veterans Association. These donations are part of the company's pledge to contribute a portion of the proceeds from each sale of its EmeTerm Explore Anti-nausea Wristband and HeadaTerm 2 Anti-migraine Device to these organizations.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. a global medical technology leader, today received the CE Mark for its Persona® Revision Knee System. This addition to the Persona family builds on Zimmer Biomet's commitment to personalized solutions, providing surgeons with advanced tools for revision knee arthroplasty.

Cartessa Aesthetics, a premier North American aesthetic medical device company, has partnered with Classys, Inc, a global aesthetics business leader based in South Korea, to bring EVERESSE by Volnewmer, their world class monopolar radiofrequency technology, to the US market.

SWS Medical, a leading blood purification solution provider in China, Over the past two decades, SWS (SWS hemodialysis Care Co., Ltd.) has cemented itself as a key player in the blood purification sector, exporting over 100 countries and holding 200 authorized patents.

A study conducted by researchers from the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) and the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) sheds light on public trust in COVID-19 vaccine science and its impact on vaccine acceptance in the United States from 2021 to 2023.

As we mark Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Olympus Corp. of the Americas (OCA) applauds the efforts of our non-profit partners like the American Lung Association, which work to raise awareness around the importance of lung cancer screenings and improving patient access.