Medtech

Patients who underwent robotic-assisted laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) with the Titan SGS Stapler had lower rates of post-operative Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) compared to those treated with traditional multi-fire staplers, new research shows. The retrospective study comprised 257 patients who underwent robot-assisted sleeve gastrectomy using the Titan SGS Stapler or multiple fires of a traditional [...]

Health Tech World speaks to leaders in med tech to discuss some of the toughest challenges they have faced, barriers they have overcome, the current picture of the fundraising process, and what advice they have for entrepreneurs at the start of the development journey. Bringing a health technology product or service to market is a [...]

Mediplus has announced the release of new sizes of the POPY Mediplus has announced the release of new sizes of the POPY (Pelvic Organ Prolapse pessary) product range. The company is introducing five additional sizes to complement its existing products, offering a more precise fit and enhanced treatment options for women suffering from pelvic organ [...]

By John Tinson of Ilika Technologies Neurostimulation technology is a rapidly evolving field of medicine which has the potential to transform management of chronic pain, neurological disorders and psychiatric conditions. Implanted neurostimulation devices, such as spinal cord stimulators, deep brain stimulators and Vagus nerve stimulators work by delivering targeted electrical impulses to specific neural structures. [...]

Revolutionary AI-driven 3D heart scans cut the need for invasive tests and have already saved in NHS millions of pounds, according to new analysis. Now rolled out across 56 NHS hospitals in England, the tech enables doctors to diagnose and treat patients with suspected heart disease much faster by turning a CT scan of their [...]

By Thierry Marchal, programme director and chief technologist (EMEA healthcare), at Ansys Cardiovascular disease remains the world's leading killer, claiming nearly a third of all global deaths according to the World Health Organisation. While traditional research methods have made significant strides, we are now entering an era where understanding the complex mechanics of the human [...]

Thousands of patients will benefit from a new cancer jab for more than a dozen types of the disease, with the NHS the first in Europe to offer the new injection. The health service is rolling out an injectable form of immunotherapy, nivolumab, which means patients can receive their fortnightly or monthly treatment in five [...]

Ark Surgical, a women's health-focused medical device company, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for LapBox POWER, a breakthrough tissue containment system (TCS) for use with power morcellators in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. This expanded indication builds on the company's 2023 clearance for manual morcellation, making LapBox the first and only FDA-cleared dual-wall containment system for [...]

Peninsula Pathology Network, which brings together pathology services at five sites in Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly, has announced a partnership with UK cloud, connectivity, communications, and cyber security provider, Exponential-e to implement a secure private cloud environment.   The collaboration is a significant step in Peninsula’s Digital Pathology programme, which is supported by [...]

Optellum, a global leader in AI-driven clinical decision support for early lung cancer diagnosis, has entered an agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY), to leverage AI in early diagnosis and precision lung cancer care. Under the agreement, Optellum will apply its AI-powered imaging & clinical decision support platform to evaluate the real-world impact on [...]