Pfizer declared positive results from the phase 3 JADE REGIMEN study. This 52-week study analysed abrocitinib, an investigational oral once-daily Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor, in

Pfizer and BioNTech declared their mRNA-based vaccine candidate, BNT162b2, against SARS-CoV-2 demonstrated efficacy against COVID-19 in participants without prior proof of SARS-CoV-2

AstraZeneca and Amgen declared positive results from the NAVIGATOR phase III trial of tezepelumab in patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma.

Tezepelumab is a potential fir

SynAct Pharma AB declared positive results of interim phase 2 study in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with high disease activity to recommend which dos

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories declared preclinical data presentation for its engineered IL-2-diphtheria toxin fusion protein, E7777 (denileukin diftitox), at The Society for Immunoth

Smart Tech Overseas declared a new brand launch, FitGo, to nurture a healthy routine of life worldwide with its modern medical innovations.

FitGo's first few products in the

Junkosha launched its latest innovation, cut-to-length and slit Peelable Heat Shrink Tubing (PHST), to enable a range of catheter-based procedures where flexibility is the fundamenta

Beckman Coulter has launched its Access SARS-CoV-2 Immunoglobulin M (IgM) assay in CE mark accepting countries. 

The new antibody test demonstrated 99.9% specificity wit

Calliditas Therapeutics declared positive results of Nefecon from Part A of the global phase 3 clinical trial NefIgArd, in patients with primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN).

The t

Boehringer Ingelheim declared positive interim results from the SENSCIS-ON trial evaluating nintedanib in systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) patients.<

Nocca Robotics, is developing economical high-end ventilators

The company is also working on regulatory aspects to export the Noccarc H210 machines and is on track to deploy

Nocca Robotics is developing economical high-end ventilators.The company is also operating on regulatory aspects for Noccarc H210 machines export and is ready to install 400 high flo

Bengaluru-based medical technology startup Inito's Fertility Monitor had received the United States Food and Drug Administration approval, resulting in the product's launch in the US

Anna University researchers have developed a biodegradable material, a cellulose derivative-based polymer, for detecting glucose and alcohol levels from swea

BioLineRx Ltd., a biopharmaceutical company, declared positive results from a planned interim analysis of the ongoing GENESIS Phase 3 trial of motixafortide in multiple myeloma patie

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited declared that one of its subsidiaries presented positive data for Ilumya (tildrakizumab-asmn) from the combined five-year phase 3, reSURFACE 1 r

Kochi-based medical devices manufacturer, Agappe Diagnostics Ltd, is launching a new Covid-19 test kit on November 10, based on Reverse Transcription Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplifi

HCG, the cancer care specialist, in collaboration with Pinkathon, hosted The Pink Strong Talks, a live session to create awareness on 'women's health and breast cancer' virtually to

PerkinElmer, Inc. declared that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), which allows sample pooling with PerkinElmer New Coronavirus

Merck declared collaboration with Mammoth Biosciences for the development, scale-up and commercial production of Mammoth’s CRISPR-based SARS CoV-2 diagnostic test.

Mamm

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc declared positive results from an ongoing phase 2/3 COVID-19 outpatient trial analyzing its investigational antibody cocktail, REGN-COV2. The trial resu

Camellia Clothing, a clothing company based in Bangalore, under an exclusive global license from CeNS, has manufactured and is marketing a 3bO face mask. This is India’s first

Global Diagnostic firm Genbody Inc has received the Indian Council of Medical Research and Drugs Controller General of India's approval for "Genbody Covid-19 AG" antigen test kits to

Cipla and KARWA Ltd. have collaborated to launch Covid-19 antibody detection kits in India with the brand name ‘ELIFast.’ KARWA ltd. will be responsible for manufacturing

In the wake of the ongoing pandemic, the Union health ministry has ordered pharmaceutical companies to set up PV (Pharmacovigilance) cells on war footing after due considerations to

Indian pharma industry sees enough pertinence to the recently released draft guidance on postmarketing obligations by the US FDA. 

This is because of the COVID-19 drugs

The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology (SCTIMST), a Thiruvananthapuram-based Centre of Excellence under the Department of Scien

US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Celltrion Inc.’s rapid Covid-19 testing kit, Sampinute, for emergency use authorization (EUA). The company initiated the re

US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) granted 510(k) clearance to the Vial2Bag Advanced 20mm Admixture Device from West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. The company has announced its l

Bayer's FoundationOneCDx for use as the first companion diagnostic gets US FDA approval for identifying neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase (NTRK) gene fusion-positive patients whe

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued an advisory related to the use of the Feluda paper strip test, by the laboratories, for diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2. The test based o

Scientists have come up with a novel tool to assist physicians and speed up stroke diagnosis in clinical settings. The new tool based on machine learning may help diagnose stroke and

Gilead Sciences declared 48-week data from the BRAAVE 2020 study, a phase 3 clinical trial analysing the efficacy and safety of switching from a standard regimen of two nucleoside re

CRISPR Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company, declared positive results from the ongoing phase 1 CARBON trial analyzing the efficacy and safety of CTX110, its wholly-owned alloge

Tyber Medical LLC, a leading orthopedic device manufacturer, received a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for foot and ankle plating systems. It covers over 42 d

CureVac N.V., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, declared positive data of its investigational SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate, CVnCoV, in mice and hamsters from preclinical st

The USFDA (Food and Drug Administration) releases a Drug Safety Communication regarding labeling changes for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 

NSAIDs such

India has one-fifth of the worldwide burden of blindness; hence, comprehensive eye care is the need of the hour, especially children’s eye health, according to experts, specifi

Magnolia Medical Technologies Inc, a medical device company, launched the new Steripath Micro Initial Specimen Diversion Device.

Micro is the first US FDA 510(k)-cleared devi

Anavex Life Sciences, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, released results from the proof of concept phase 2 controlled trial evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerabilit

As the national government's primary focus shifted towards COVID-19, the emphasis on healthcare resources, infrastructure, and professionals to treat various other deadly diseases an

The global medical technology company, Medtronic, collaborated with a medical device company incubator, The Foundry, to bring up a novel transcatheter mitral repair technology (TMVr)

The University of Colorado researchers have come up with a novel test based on ultrasound technology to detect sickle cell disease. The miniature size of the device, its swift mechan

A report from WHO notifies that access to Tuberculosis (TB) services remains a challenge, and without urgent action and investments, global targets for treatment and prevention will

Abbott Healthcare introduced its new heart rhythm management devices, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) and Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) in Indi

After reviewing feedback from its advisory committees, AdvaMed and Cook Medical, FDA has concluded the guidelines pertaining to nonclinical assessment of medical devices containing N

Researchers at Purdue University have devised externally controlled tiny robots to precisely deliver the drugs at the targeted area. An external magnetic field is used to control the

The University of Leeds researchers have come up with a robotic system to help physicians or nurses perform colonoscopies. It uses magnets for guiding the probe through the body. As

An initiative to build mental strength, "Mann Talks," was launched on October 10, at World Mental Health Day commemoration. The initiative aims to empower individuals suffering from

US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to ZEUS Scientific's ELISA diagnostic test. The test is used to detect IgG antibodies to the SARS-C

Medical Experts may follow US FDA set norms to evaluate the candidature of individuals with COVID-19 symptoms for clinical trials. The US FDA devised guidelines are being used as ref

Even as the mental healthcare demand is increasing worldwide, 93% of the countries are witnessing disruption in the critical mental health services due to COVID-19. In a survey condu

Medtronic plc's Indian subsidiary India Medtronic Private Limited, launched the Azure pacemaker with BlueSync technology. It is designed to communicate seamlessly with patient's smar

Blautix, a single strain Live Biotherapeutic from 4D pharma plc for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), shows promising results from its phase II BHT-II-002 trial.

I

Zydus Cadila launched India's first pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler (pMDI), ForglynpMDI, for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients in India. With a price tag of Rs.

Novartis declares positive results of the phase III HAWK and HARRIER clinical trials in wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at the EURETINA 2020 virtual congress.

AMD

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union health minister, recently showcased National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for COVID-19 management. Shripad Yesso Naik (the Minister

Ashtel Studios issued a recall notice containing product destruction directions for the hand sanitizer manufactured and distributed by it. The packaging of sanitizer pouches have ima

The Ministry of AYUSH recently endorsed integrating its digital platform, Ayush Grid, with the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM). The final round of discussions between the Ayus

The COVID-19 pandemic requires priority diagnosis and treatment of symptomatic patients. The pandemic has sent the national health infrastructure for a toss as the government is dedi

SyntheticMR has collaborated with GE Healthcare to merge its MRI solution SyMRI in GE's platform. The newly integrated platform may provide quicker workflows and complete physiologic

Almost the entire range of WaveWriter Alpha Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Systems was officially launched in Europe by Boston Scientific, a global medi-tech giant. It includes four MR

Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) approved the Itamar Medical's WatchPAT 300 Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) device for commercial launch, effective September

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the leading RNAi therapeutics company, posts positive results from the pediatric Phase 3 (ILLUMINATE-B) study of lumasiran, an investi

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the leading RNAi therapeutics company, posts positive results from the pediatric Phase 3 (ILLUMINATE-B) study of lumasiran, an investi

Osmotica Pharmaceuticals plc's subsidiary RVL Pharmaceuticals Inc. stated that its novel medicine Upneeq's Phase 3 clinical trial data was published by JAMA Ophthalmology. Pooled ana

Trivitron Healthcare Private Limited received approval from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to launch its 'Biocard Pro COVID-19 Rapid Antigen' testing kits commercially

Researchers at the University of Georgia are supporting the theory of - Airborne transmission of COVID-19 in enclosed spaces.

According to their studies, they distinctly supp

FDA issued a notice warning the healthcare providers about the risk of infection through using CardioQuip’s heater-cooler device. The device is used to control patients' body t

FreeStyle Libre 3, the latest continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device from Abbott, received the CE mark, thereby paving the way for its commercial launch in the European market. A

Equine Biotech, a start-up of IISc (Indian Institute of Science) students, has developed a novel and affordable Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) diagnostic ki

Aequs Force Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd. is coming up with a medical-grade and affordable mechanical resuscitator, AQovent. The company, in collaboration with the University of Illino

WaveForm C Interbody Implant System was launched commercially by SeaSpine. The global medical technology giant plans to launch four more devices by mid-2021.

The novel WaveFo

KardiaMobile 6L, the best personal electrocardiogram (ECG) device with US FDA approved ECG technology, was launched by AliveCor in India. It has proven efficacy in detecting atrial f

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to ViroKey SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Test v2.0 of Vela Diagnostics. Certain laboratories certified und

USFDA granted 510(k) clearance to the RTI Surgical’s Dynamic Active Compression (DAC) plate. Post-approval, the DAC plate has become the first-ever product that may be used to

Affordable breathing assistance medical device, Chitra Air Bridge, may become available for all as Wipro 3D ties up with GenWorks Health.

As the COVID-19 cases are surging in

AR-12 is a powerful drug which has been studied considerably by the Researchers. This drug is an anti- cancer drug which also tends to have anti- viral function. This drug administer

The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved the commercial launch of the low-cost COVID-19 test, FELUDA, under strict ICMR guidelines. The test designed by CSIR (Council of

A single high-dose in a day of Enerzair Breezhaler (indacaterol acetate, glycopyrronium bromide and mometasone furoate [IND/GLY/MF]), from Novartis, is claimed to reduce moderate to

The largest energy-based medical device company, Lumenis Ltd., announces the launch of revolutionary NuEra Tight with FocalRF technology, in the Middle East and Europe for body sculp

Akebia Therapeutics Inc, a biopharmaceutical company, declared positive results of vadadustat, oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor (HIF-PHI) from PRO2TECT, the

The paper published in Lancet states the findings of two open-label, Russian non-randomized phase 1/2 trials (Sputnik V) looking at a freeze-dried formulation and a frozen formulatio

OSKA Wellness launched 'OSKA Pulse'; PEMF (Pulsed-Electromagnetic-Field-Therapy) technology-enabled products, in India.

The company is the first enab

SUZHOU and SAN FRANCISCO, China - Researchers have declared that Tafolecimab (IBI306), an innovative PCSK9 inhibitor (recombinant fully human monoclonal antibody) in Phase 1 (NCT0336

Sanofi is unsuccessful in meeting its primary endpoint and key secondary endpoints in the global phase 3 trial investigating intravenously administered Kevzara (sarilumab) at a 200 m

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval awarded to Roche for the cobas 6800/8800 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative Test in the US. The healthcare professionals may have a single result

Novartis declares results of pooled data from the phase III ORION-10 and -11 trials from a post-hoc analysis studying patients' specific responses on low-density lipoprotein choleste

Acasti Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company, declares positive results from phase 3 TRILOGY 2 study evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of CaPre (omega-3 phospholipid) i

Boehringer Ingelheim declares positive results from the EMPEROR-Reduced phase III trial of empagliflozinin in heart failure patients with reduced ejection fract

Roche received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Foundation One Liquid CDx, Foundation Medicine’s comprehensive pan-tumor liquid biopsy test for solid tumor pa

AstraZeneca India declares the complete results from the clinical trials of its latest diabetes drug, dapagliflozin. It reduces chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression in patients w

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a new draft guidance for Device manufacturers for the selection of patient-reported outcome (PROs) instruments in clinical&nbs

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) signals consumers regarding alcohol-based hand sanitizers packaged in containers imitating food or drinks. If ingested, it may put consumers

GSK declares that GSK’836 (GSK3228836), an investigational antisense oligonucleotide (ASO), shows a significant decrease in hepatitis B virus DNA and hepatitis B surface antige

The Union health ministry releases guidelines stating that tuberculosis (TB) screening will be done for all COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 screening will be done for all TB

Royal Philips announces new imaging and workflow enhancements for its novel Kodex-EPD cardiac imaging and mapping system. The system treating a common heart rhythm disorder,&nbs

Nocca Robotics Pvt Ltd, of SIIC, IIT Kanpur, launched a clinically validated and certified High- Flow Oxygen Therapy Device for COVID-19 patients. The device

Abbott receives Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card rapid test for COVID-19 infection detection from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (

Novartis' phase III ASCEMBL study met its primary endpoint of major molecular response
(MMR) rate at 24 weeks for asciminib (ABL001) vs bosutinib at statistically significant

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) lifts ban on PPE medical coveralls and all masks export varieties, except N95 masks.

DGFT, on August 25, 2020, revised the exp

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves Foundation Medicine's pan-tumor liquid
biopsy test FoundationOne Liquid CDx.

The kit's assay uses blood samples to eva

Bristol Myers Squibb did not meet the primary endpoint of overall survival (OS) in phase 3 IDHENTIFY study evaluating IDHIFA (enasidenib) plus best supportive care (BSC) versus&

Delhi based Oscar Medicare Pvt. Ltd. that manufactures various in-vitro diagnostic kits have developed a simple, single prick rapid testin

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued clearance for Flyte™, intravaginal in-home, non-invasive, device meant to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which help

Novartis failed to meet its primary endpoint of investigator-assessed progression-free survival in phase III COMBI-i study for evaluation of investigational immunotherapy spartalizum

HFNO has become synonymous with a bridge between mask and ventilator. It is replacing the invasive mechanical ventilation for treatment of respiratory distress in Covid-19 patients.

The USFDA disapproves plasma therapy as an emergent weapon for treating COVID -19 as reported on 19 August, 2020. However, currently the plasma therapy is being tested globally

FDA registered a non- prescription over the counter ointment possessing virucidal activity has the potential to kill and treat viral infections including SARS-CoV-2, the virus respon

The Drug Controller General of India gave approval to Bharat Biotech to test its first Covid-19 vaccine via the skin through intradermal delivery.  The company would now conduct

The Union health ministry issued guidelines on safe ophthalmology practices in COVID-19. The guidelines describe the preventive and responsive measures to minimize and avoi

The smart ventilators can auto adjust patient's oxygen flow. In emergent cases, these send alerts to the concerned medical staff and to family members. The s

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Olinvyk (oliceridine), an opioid agonist to Trevena, Inc. for moderate to severe acute pain management for intravenous use in hospi

Clinical trials are the research-based studies conducted on human volunteers to evaluate a medical and therapeutical intervention by determining its effects in human health outc

The World Health Organization along with UNICEF advises the use of masks for children to protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the disease has evolved to be asymptom

Fitbit, a leading manufacturer and marketer of health-tracking watches, launched a study aiming to create an algorithm to detect COVID-19 before symptoms appeared. Out of the 100,000 enrol

Fish is the most important source of protein and is included as an important component of cuisine not only in the coastal areas but also in towns.

As per the survey conducted

USFDA cautions health care professionals and patients against the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19 patients.  Based on the various data analysis, FDA recalls the

Roche was awarded by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grant for CINtec PLUS Cytology for the 1st biomarker-based triage test for women whose p

A request has been brought to notice by All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) to the government for terminating illegal marketing of medicines through on

For the Komipharm International clinical trial of Panaphix, a leading CRO, Novotech, has been chosen as the trial has the potential treatment for coronavirus - Covid-19. Ko

The present memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and India for mental healthcare identifies the growing burden of mental health disorders in India. On his first

A new study advertised in the journal Nature on March 11, 2020, could change the currently held aspects on cancer causation and diagnosis. The researchers have come up with

A novel genetic test could assist doctors in picking out patients with the bone marrow cancer multiple myeloma that is at 'ultra-high risk' of their cancer progressing aggr

An OPKO Health company, BioReference Laboratories, Inc., declared regarding offering a test for the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) which is a contagious virus that leads to

A molecular diagnostics company known as XCR Diagnostics has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (US PTO) for its technology that expedit

An inspection has been performed at firm located in Santa Sofia, Forli-Cesena, Italy, on July 29, 2019 to August 1, 2019, an investigator from the

Regulatory and Clinical trial supports for innovative drug development in Japan, latest upbeat of clinical trial needs in pre and post marketing phase in India, and medical

Government of Karnataka has allocated Rs.10,122 crore for health & family welfare in its financial budget for year 2020-21. The government has declared a slew of suppor

By conducting a few simple physical exercises routinely, and getting data about their disease regularly, 500 osteoarthritis patients were able to on average halve their pai

Excillum which is Stockholm-based Company declared the introduction of a new generation high-resolution X-ray tubes.

The Excillum NanoTube N2 110 kV and N

For decades, curry lovers have sworn by the anti-inflammatory characteristics of turmeric, but its active compound, curcumin, has long antagonized scientists hoping to vali

Diagnostics company SphingoTec GmbH announced on new information on the utility of endothelial function biomarker bioactive Adrenomedullin (bio-ADM®). The data demonstr

As Covid-19 patients continue to rise in India, sanitizers and masks have started to vanish from shelves with several stores and chemists in larger cities marketing the coveted

The Gujarat Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) has joined hands with United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) for knowledge sharing on drug standards followed in the US.

The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, which is an institute of national importance, has c

A leading cardiac and vascular surgery company known as CryoLife, Inc., committed on aortic disease, declared that it has achieved CE Mark for the E-vit

The Alaris System is vital signs monitoring system and an infusion pump. The infusion pumps deliver medications, fluids, blood and blood products into the body of a patient

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered chemists to market coronavirus kits only when it is prescribed by the doctor, as per the official statement o

Evaluations of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), which is a kind of inflammatory bowel disease, are usually performed via histology and endoscopy. But now, researchers

A biopharmaceutical company, Acadia Pharmaceuticals and Neuren Pharmaceuticals Limited declared that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) d

To talk about the regulatory vacuum and issues of patient safety in medical devices, Niti Aayog is likely to spread a draft of the Medical Devices Bill for s

A leading science and technology company, Merck, inaugurate its LANEXO Lab Inventory, safety and compliance management system which is a new digital lab

Roche declared that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Breakthrough Device Designation to the Elecsys GALAD score. This algorithmic score

The World Health Organization (WHO) has suggested people to neglect using currency notes to prohibit the spread of the COVID-19 virus or the novel coronavirus that has caused a

Zydus Cadila has received permission from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for its novel drug application for Saroglitazar for treatment of a particular condition of

A ten-year-old drug utilized for treatment of inflammation in arthritis patients could be the answer to the fears of the coronavirus throughout the world.

An anti-inflam

Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has ordered state drug controllers (DCs) to assist manufacturers in executing incorporation of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) as an adve

For the development of CAR-T cell therapy at affordable price in India, DBT invites concept proposals Concept proposals have been invited by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT

An institute of national importance, the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, has created a nickel-titanium allo

An enhanced mobile phone app will aid in identifying women who require special treatments at the right time and lower the emotional and financial burden on families and the

Karnataka govt. has stated that around 630 beds have been secured as isolation wards in government hospitals, while 1689 beds have been secured as isolation wards in privat

Virtual reality (VR) could assist in physiotherapy for patients to complete their exercises at home successfully thanks to WMG’s researchers, University of Warwick, w

In order to give approachable healthcare to the elderly the Union health ministry is executing National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE) at various levels o

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took steps to make more respirators, including certain N95s, available to healt

As an involvement in the ongoing and aggressive commitment of US Food and Drug Administration to address the coronavirus outbreak, the agency furnished a new policy for cer

High sugar diet throughout pregnancy may result in enhanced progesterone levels and changes in the dopamine system and may have serious, long-term health complications for

TS Singh Deo, Chhattisgarh Health Minister launched a state-of-the-art integrated diagnostic laboratory called 'Hamar Lab' at the government hospital there on Friday. The l

Avanos Medical has gained clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for selling its 80W COOLIEF Radiofrequency (RF) system for neuro

A US-based medical device company known as Cynosure is committed on medical aesthetics, has gained regulatory clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for i

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Novalung, a heart and lung support system created by Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) to treat acute respi

Novalung® has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which is a heart and lung support system to treat acute respiratory or cardiopulmonary failure

RESPMETER wearable biosensor device of Altair Medical has been granted Breakthrough Device status by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in an effort to manage the gl

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded marketing authorization to Asuragen for its AmplideX Fragile X Dx and Carrier Screen Kit to assist in identifying Frag

For Twinkling Little Eyes, Aditya Jyot Foundation in association with Bajaj Auto Ltd will be performing 5000 free cataract and retina surgeries for low income groups.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted marketing of the first test for the detection of a genetic condition known as Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), the most common known

A new device to treat of intracranial aneurysms, Contour Neurovascular System has achieved European CE Mark approval, declared medical device company Cerus Endovascular. Th

Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Dr Randeep Guleria on Friday described about some precautions to prohibit the disease due to widespread cases o

Despite bureaucratic obstacles, the vast majority of pediatricians want to keep enrolling in a national program that offers vaccinations at no cost to children who are on u

The Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers recently announced the Parliament that if any violation of price capping relating to Coronary Stents is found by the National Pharm

Mumbai hospitals which are civic-run are scuffling to regulate consistent supply of crucial life-saving medicines as 150 stockists from Maharashtra have halted supplies to

Novacyt, an Anglo-French Company specializes in clinical diagnostics currently declared that its molecular diagnostics division, Primerdesign, has introduced its CE-Mark mo

A Wireless Vital Signs Monitor and Continuous Blood Pressure & with ECG Patch has been commercialized for use of patients. This is developed by Caretaker Medical, a lea

Scholars at Monash University have created radical non-invasive X-ray technology to aid in diagnosis, treatment and management in respiratory lung diseases. The technology,

Prior this month, Eko, an artificial intelligence (AI) digital health company, was approved FDA approval for its latest cardio-technology.

The US-based co

University College London Researchers have utilized artificial intelligence for the first time to instantly and precisely measure blood flow. Utilization of Artificial inte

Following the health advisory furnished by the Union Ayush Ministry recently suggesting homeopathy medicines as effective preventive medication of the novel coronavirus (nC

Union health ministry has announced that all medical devices will now be maintained under the Drugs and Cosmetics (D&C) Act, 1940 with effect from the April 1, 2020 for

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved 510(k) clearance to bedside Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system of Hyperfine Research.

The fir

Medical device company TransEnterix has obtained CE Mark approval for an extended indication of the Senhance Surgical System for treatment of paediatric patients weighing a

Orthofix Medical declared today that it gained FDA approval for its STIM onTrack mobile app version 2.1 for utilization with its bone growth stimulators.

Researchers have observed that a blood test for cell senescence biomarkers and inflammatory may be a reliable predictor of cognitive decline, involving identifying those wh

There is no proof of intrauterine vertical transmission of novel coronavirus from mother to child, as per the new study.

Researchers evaluated intrauterin

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved a De Novo clearance to Surfacer Inside-Out Access Catheter System engineered by private medical technology company B

All medical devices marketed in the country will now be maintained as ‘drugs’, and come under the purview of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The government stated

The new coronavirus that has caused mortality over 1,000 people in China and morbidity more than 43,000 others globally has been coined 'COVID-19', the World Health Organiz

At current scenario patients have to move to a location of a high-field MRI device for diagnosis of stroke causing vital delay in diagnosis. However, Advancement in low-fie

Novacyt, a Biotech company has applied to the US Food and Drug Administration for the Emergency Usage Approval for its novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) test, developed by its

icometrix has gained 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its icobrain ep solution.

Icobrain ep assists in identification o

Bluegrass Vascular Technologies has gained regulatory approval from the Federal Drug Administration to provide its medical device on the market in the U.S. roughly 9 years

In an important move to battle the epidemic, the Central Drug Control Organization (CDCSO) has provided an emergency grant to India Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to ut

Caption Health has gained authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing its cardiac ultrasound software.

Caption Guidance, th

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have provided over-the-counter (OTC) clearance to INNOVO of Atlantic Therapeutics, a non-invasive and wearable device for stress u

A developer of medical devices, Aria CV, Inc., for treating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), today declared that they have secured from U.S. Food and Drug Administrat

Vision-MR Ablation Catheter and Vision-MR Dispersive Electrode get CE mark approval to conduct cariac catheter ablations using real-time MRI. Imricor is the first company to have car

The BioSticker™ on-body sensor for scalable remote care by BioIntelliSense Inc. receives the FDA 510(k) clearance.

A new standard for remote patient monitoring is offer

The Union health ministry has furnished the reframed draft National Policy to treat Rare Diseases (NPTRD), 2020. The ministry has invited views and comments from the stakeh

Arogya Sanjeevani which is the new standard health insurance policy, launched by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on January 1 this year aids 

Marking that currently there is no research proof substantiating the claim of utilizing stem cell treatment to treat Psychiatric Disorders, the Indian Psychiatric Society (

In a current study, scholars have been able to demonstrate how cell to cell contacts are important for the survival of human cells under protein-damaging conditions and str

India has furnished a travel advisory for those visiting China and stepped up surveillance at airports at the event of an outbreak of coronavirus in China.

Following reports

District collector Sambasiva Rao here on Friday stated that pulse polio vaccine will be given to 2,28,768 children up to five years in Kozhikode district during the immunization of p

Researchers, involving one of Indian-origin, have created an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can precisely detect modifications in clinical states in voice data of p

During their 1st physician visit, patients suffering from newly diagnosed chronic musculoskeletal pain are prescribed opioids more often than physical therapy, counselling,

The World Health Organization alerted on Friday that a urgent lack of new antibiotics was threatening efforts to tackle the spread of drug-resistant bacteria, which kill te

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on Friday introduced the most advanced version of TomoTherapy Radixact X9, the smartest radiation therapy for the treatment of the

Siemens Healthineers which is a medical technology company has initiated its first manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, which will complement its existing R&D centre. T

The concept of the current study is already submitted in the conference materials furnished by the French publishing house Atlantis Press, con

Scholars at Scripps Research Translational Institute have discovered that fitness tracker devices – wearable tracker devices that calculate heart rate and sleep durat

Patients of Organ transplantation in Telangana to receive complete healthcare package under Arogyasri scheme Telangana state govt. has determined to give better financial help t

The govt. will give a financial support of up to Rs15 lakhs under its Rashtriya Arogaya Nidhi scheme for one-time treatment of rare diseases, as per the much awaited draft Rare Disea

American Heart Month is February. Did you know that sleep apnea effects heart health? As per the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, nearly 30 million American adults are suffer

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is taking a series of measures to stop unethical and unfair practices in medical profession in Jammu Kashmir, as per the official spokesman who&n

Medtronic which is Irish medical device maker has secured CE Mark approval for its InterStim Micro neurostimulator and InterStim SureScan MRI leads.

501(k) clearance has been granted to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for radiology company Aidoc’s AI-based system for the recognition of lar

Phagenesis declared that it has secured breakthrough device designation from the FDA for its Phagenyx System for restoring neurological swallowing control.

It's a question which pops in many aging Americans: Is it time for replacing my aching knee, or should I wait? New research indicates that for far too many patients, the procedure is

The Anganwadi Centres play a crucial role in the public health care system and give pre-school education to the children, Member of Parliament Santokh Singh Chaudhary stated here on

New European medical device guidance will need manufacturers to carefully review IT security and cybersecurity needs in relation to their devices and in

A late-stage biotechnology company known as CytoDyn Inc. is committed on developing leronlimab (PRO 140), a CCR5 antagonist with the capability for mult

The pneumococcal vaccine will be provided free of cost to children in the Noida from March-April this year.

The vaccine was to be introduced in Uttar Pradesh from December 1,

A 24-year-old woman experiencing tuberculosis (TB) was not taking free medicines regularly due to “carelessness” of accredited social health activists (Asha) of her villa

Indore is going through an increase in acute severe malnutrition cases this year, as per the data of nutritional rehabilitation centre of health department. The data also indicates m

As per the report of the World Health Organization (WHO), 6,000 people have lost their lives to a measles epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The organization

Screening of 20,000 women living in even remote areas of Goa will be done this year for the breast cancer, as stated by health minister Vishwajit Rane on Saturday, after the inaugura

The Mizoram government currently drew criticism from the opposition Congress over its new rule constraining the issuance of blood bags from government-run blood banks without prior p

Researchers have created a method addressed on artificial intelligence (AI) for diagnosis and grading of prostate cancer.
The AI-system has the cap

KDx Diagnostics, a company committed on developing non-invasive cancer tests to enhance early detection and therapy decisions in cancer, declared that t

Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) has commenced measures to make free health cover approachable to more poor patients under the Ayushman Bharat Yojna (ABY), an aspiring&

In a work to strengthen routine immunization and manage the menace of Diarrhoea, Serum Institute of India (SII), introduced a new variant of its WHO prequalified rotavirus vacci

The Mizoram govt has requested assistance from the United Nations to restrict the spread of HIV infection in the hilly state, as stated by official sources.

R Lalthangliana,

Silver Bullet Therapeutics which is US-based medical device company has gained CE Mark approval for the commercial sale of its antimicrobial bone screw syste

A constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Kasturba Medical College Mangaluru, in association with Pai Family Endowment (in memory of Shri Suhas Gopal Pai) as

Reflow Medical has obtained breakthrough device designation for its Temporary Spur Stent System from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The retrievable stent tec

The state government of Telangana is determined to bring in stringent regulations in order to monitor private hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres in the state.

As

The Punjab government has granted approval for setting up of 3 district-level early intervention centres for children at Patiala, Gurdaspur and Ferozepur.

The objective

Abbott has gained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its minimum invasive heart pump implant procedure to assist patients in av

Abbott declared that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to a new alternative surgical technique for Abbott's HeartMate 3 hea

Cognetivity Neurosciences Ltd. declared that its Integrated Cognitive Assessment (ICA) software has been granted as a CE-marked medical device. The decl

510(k) clearance for PhotoniCare’s TOMi Scope has been granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for non-invasive imaging of the middle

Bioness, a US-based medical technology company has gained CE Mark approval for its StimRouter neuromodulation system for treatment faecal incontinence.<

As a much more extensive regulatory regime for medical devices in India takes hold, demand for safety syringes is elevating across the country. Safety-structured devices protect heal

In spite of being banned by the Union health ministry for utilization in patients below 12 years of age following severe adverse reaction, nimesulide is exuberantly being prescr

The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) has alerted healthcare organizations about fake entities obtaining empanelment for CGHS or Ex- Servicem

Hundreds of patients have been alerted of supply problems with the specially made IV feed they require to stay alive are likely to continue for months.

NH

As per the World Malaria Report furnished currently, in 2018 WHO South-East Asia Region had an approximated 8 million cases and 11 600 malaria deaths — 69 %and 70 % less in com

Chinese health authorities are working to recognize what is causing an outbreak of pneumonia in the central city of Wuhan, as stated by officials on Friday, as the data of cases rose

171 hospitals has been de-empanelled by the National Health Authority (NHA) and imposed a penalty of Rs 4.6 crore to several hospitals throughout nine states for involving in fraudul

The government of Andhra Pradesh has updated the existing Arogyasree free health insurance scheme in the state and has released a new pilot project to cover 2,059 different medical p

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra has introduced prosecution against Trisis Ventures in Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court, Bhiwandi for producing disin

The government of Delhi is expanding the forensic science laboratory in Rohini with home minister Satyendar Jain has laid the foundation stone of an annexe building of the FSL.

During the span of years, 1976 to 1980, 15 percent of U.S. adults were obese. Today, about 40 percent of adults are obese. Another 33 percent are overweight.

Colliding with t

Tuberculosis (TB) is the major infectious cause of mortality globally, yet the world’s only licensed TB vaccine, Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG), was made a century ago. BCG

With an ambition of stepping up its efforts of removing of the menace of Tuberculosis in India, the central government has announced to new nomenclature to its national TB eradicatio

People who regularly utilize cannabis are at elevated risk of adverse changes in the left ventricular size and subclinical dysfunction in comparison to people, who rarely or never co

Statins have been widely utilized to lower cholesterol levels for prohibiting cardiovascular events in patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease, involving stroke. Intensive li

Exposure to pyrethroid insecticides for long-term is related with an elevated risk of cardiovascular death and early death, indicates a recent study appreared in JAMA Internal Medici

People suffering with atopic dermatitis (AD) are at a vitally higher risk of osteoporosis and major osteoporotic fractures, as per the recent study, absolute risk is low, but it is r

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for an artificial pancreas system that automatically regulates and monitors blood sugar levels.

The system is addre

Bariatric or weight loss surgery causes a vital reduction in thromboembolic events, driven by a reduction in deep vein thrombosis (DVT), as per a recent study advertised in the journ

People residing within a 5 kilometer radius of the AIIMS can now use an emergency mobile medical service in case of anyone suffering heart attack or chest pain with the authorities e

Medacta obtains FDA clearance for their MyShoulder Placement Guides for shoulder arthroplasty. This patient-compatibility, 3D printed solutions work in co-ex

2 new cases related to polio have come into light in northwest Pakistan, taking the number of those impacted by the disease in the region this year to 115.

The Emergency

United States guidelines suggest three to five hours a week of moderate activity for adults or one to three hours a week of vigorous activity. A new study has associated exercising t

Scholars and researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee have made bioresorbable and economical orthopaedic implants to heal bone fractu

The Telangana (TS) government has decided to update as many as 19 government hospitals across various districts with modern treatment facilities for performing free eye surgeries in

A leading provider of biopharmaceutical products in China, Sinovac Biotech Ltd. received China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) grant and a Product license for th

Almark Foods prolonged its call back on December 23, 2019, to involve all hard-boiled eggs manufactured at its Gainesville, Georgia, facility due to potential exposure with List

Invention of cost-effective bio-resorbable orthopaedic implants for healing bone fractures were done by the researchers of IIT Roorkee. The recent strat

A diet of 3 meals with snacks every day is so integrated in our culture that a change in this eating pattern will rarely be considered by patients or doctors. Therefore constraining

The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests a screen and vaccinate policy for the licensed dengue vaccine (Dengvaxia, Sanofi Pasteur) so that only people with prior dengue infection

MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) is a novel tool for the highly precise treatment of prostate cancer — without the common side

Siemens Healthineers has shipped its 1st indigenous CT scanner from its currently launched prior art medical imaging factory in Bengaluru. The Somatom go.Now with the Somatom go

One of the premier authentic ayurveda and panchakarma treatment of nation, Jivagram Centre for Wellbeing signed an MOU with the Traditional Medicine Hospital - Ministry of Publi

Researchers at National University of Singapore (NUS) have created tiny subcutaneous implants that can continuously quantify a heart rate, blood sugar and ot

Jaw and bone implants specific with patients can now be developed and created within the country, inside IARM (innovative additive research and manufact

FDA 510(K) Clearance secured by Life Spine for the Titanium Stand-Alone ALIF System. It is the 7th product of the company to obtain FDA approval this&nb

Alerted by enhancing incidences of drug abuse in the state, the Haryana health department has made a decision to set up de-addiction centres in all district-level hospitals. Dis

The aspiring vaccination of government drive against diphtheria and tetanus has come to a pause in few districts, following vaccine shortages. Karnataka needed 53 lakh TD vaccines bu

Roche Diabetes Care (RDC) India declared that its Accu-Chek brand of blood glucose monitoring products are in compliance with the revised standards of I

The number of surgical interventions is on the elevation and together there is an enhancement in number of postoperative complications.

Of all the pa

Approximately one in seven Indians suffered from mental disorders of ranging severity in 2017, with depression and anxiety disorders being the most general mental disorders affecting

Tandem Diabetes Care has secured approval in the US for a new software system that can be utilized in “artificial pancreas” systems to automatica

LivaNova is calling back its vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) device that is implanted in patients for treatment of major depressive episodes and to control sei

Intensive care unit delirium which is a fertile area of clinical research and patient care innovation related with Vanderbilt University Medical Center,

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Wednesday that it had for the 1 st time granted a “biosimilar” medicine — one deduced from living sources rather than c

Major cause of death and permanent disability worldwide is stroke. About 80% of strokes are “ischemic” — meaning, they are caused due to th

A novel machine learning app has been created for prohibiting patients from severe fall-related injuries and deaths. Houston Methodist have created

The cardiac surgery unit which is robot-assisted will provide patients with complex cardiac disease treatment with robotic-assisted minimally invasive cardiac surgery. The robot

A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has become serious issue about the functioning of blood banks in Uttarakhand after observing that a number of them are running without

Alcohol drinking is rapidly recognized as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Many studies in the past have demonstrated that heavy drinking can enhance risks for al

Dementia is a general problem of aged people which may be linked to risk factors such as mid- life obesity and mid-life diabetes. But aspiringly there has been a reduction in de

IRRAS received CE mark approval for its IRRAflow catheter. The new approval is gained after the company obtained 2 CE marks for its IRRAflow system’s tube set with a digital pu

Recalling of device by LivaNova is done which is London medical device-maker that helps in treatment of adults and children over 4 years old with partia

PENTAX received the USFDA clearance for its new EB19-J10U endobronchial scope. The device, proposed for minimally invasive procedures such as EBUS-guide

FDA advertised a recommended order in January 2016 after conducting a meeting of the Neurological Devices Panel for a discussion of the CES device categorization in February 201

Air pollution by particulate has physical health effects which are well known, but linkage between exposure of particulate matter (PM) and mental illness have not yet been estab

Baebies has secured the CE Mark for its FINDER device, paving the way for Europe introduction. The device can render in identifying Glucose-6- Phos

Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) praised proposed medical devices bill by Niti Aayog to consider safety of patient and import depen

Eko which is Digital Health Company secured breakthrough device designation from FDA for priority review of the algorithm to detect heart failure of company

FDA proclaimed regarding a warning letter to Conformis, a Massachusetts-based customized joint implant manufacturer, quoting sterilization issues regarding t

Eko Devices which is a digital health firm has gained breakthrough device designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ECG-based low ej

The FDA has recognized the recall as a Class I recall which is the most serious type of recall. Utilization of these devices may cause morbidity or mortality

Seventh Sense Biosystems secured FDA clearance for its TAP device to be utilized by laypersons for collection of blood.The device is now given green signal t

A cranial robotic platform from Medtronic which is the Stealth Autoguide has been given clearance by the FDA. The system renders accurate and partially autom

Anixa Biosciences has commercially introduced Cchek Prostate Cancer Confirmation (Cchek PCC) test. The low-cost blood test is considered to accurately identi

A division of the Hoya Group, Pentax Medical received CE mark for Discovery, an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted polyp detector structured to

The FDA has recognized this as a Class I recall which is the most serious type of recall. Utilization of these devices may cause morbidity or mortality.

The FDA has recognized this as a Class I recall which is the most serious type of recall. Utilization of these devices may cause morbidity or mortality.

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Roche has declared the launch of its cobas Zika test to markets that are in compliance with the CE mark. The cobas Zika test, which is proposed for use

FDA granted the third and final type of diabetes management technology necessary for a wholly inter-operable, automated insulin system for dosing.
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510(k) clearance was granted by FDA to the 1st ever wholly disposable duodenoscope which is a device developed by Boston Scientific.
Jeff Shuren who is

Currently, FDA released a report that Medtronic has recalled its SynchroMed II implantable drug infusion pump, part of the SynchroMed Infusion System, a

As stated by the Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik that the Ministry of AYUSH is introducing 4,000 AYUSH healths and wellness centres this year. The ministry is loo

Ashwini Kumar Choubey who is the Union minister of state for health stated that about 93.20 lakhs children have been vaccinated till October 2019 with pneumococcal conjugate vac

When duodenoscopes which are utilized for diagnosis of illness in the pancreas and bile ducts are not cleaned properly, can cause hundreds of cases of severe

An announcement was done regarding FDA securing a tool which is created to make it simpler for developers of active implantable medical devices (AIMDs) to ma

Cochlear has obtained clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Osia 2 implantable conduction hearing system of bone.
Connection between the Osia OSI200 I

According to the reports of US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an exceedingly effective vaccine to prohibit hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has been present for nearly

‘Endoscopy on wheels’ which is 1st of its kind was inaurgurated by CM Uddhav Thackeray in centre at the Vidhan Bhavan premise.
Thackeray during inaugurating the faci

A global medical device company known as LimaCorporate obtains the FDA 510K approval for Smart SPACE Shoulder 3D Planner & 3D Positioner. Being an innovative digital platform, Sm

Breakthrough device designation status has been obtained by Beta Bionics from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its iLet Bionic Pancreas System. iLet Bionic Pancreas is a

CE mark has been granted to Roche for its smartphone app that permits users to quantify blood glucose level without the requirement of a meter. This is known as Accu-Chek SugarVie. T

Boston-based medtech Beta Bionics received FDA Breakthrough Devices Program for its iLet system, which utilizes mathematical algorithms for dosing to automat

As per the reports released by agency, FDA classified a Medtronic voluntary call back of certain SynchroMed II implantable drug infusion pumps as a Class I e

Issuance of a draft guidance document was done by FDA describing the performance criteria that producers of radio frequency coils for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can utilize to

Breakthrough Therapy Designation was granted by the US Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company for ORENCIA (abatacept) for the moderate to severe acut

Mainstay Medical International received regulatory approval from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for ReActiv8, its implantable restorative neurostimulation syst

Marketing approval has been granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cobas vivoDx, MRSA of Roche Molecular System which is a diagnostic test that helps in the detecti

With the aim of lowering patient waiting time, enhancing the rate of early detection and giving holistic care to children, Tata Memorial Hospital provides childhood cancer diagnostic

Sight Diagnostics  had obtained clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Olo blood analyser, which is able to process results for a complete blood test i

“Breakthrough Device” designation has been granted to Garwood Medical Devices, LLC, from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the BioPrax device of the company

Vicarious has managed to secure breakthrough device status from FDA for Surgical's robotic surgical system. The status, is the 1st awarded to a surgical robo

FDA-mandated registries had 2 long-term studies which are associated to Boston Scientific's left atrial appendage closure device known as Watchman, to vital

Novo Nordisk Education Foundation revealed the 1 st year report of India Diabetes Care Index under the "Impact India: 1000-Day Challenge"; programme. As per the report, HbA1c le

510(k) clearance has been granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for breakthrough prostate imaging software, RSI-MRI+ of HealthLytix.

The approval holds a

An approval was granted by the USFDA to a new system for the delivery of tympanostomy tubes, commonly known as ear tubes that can be inserted into the eardrum for treatment of the re

Usona Institute, Madison, Wisconsin, was recently granted with the Breakthrough Therapy designation for psilocybin by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of p

510(k) clearance has been granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for next- generation leva Pelvic Digital Therapeutic device of Renovia.
The therapeutic device of

An accelerated approval was granted by the USFDA to Oxbryta (voxelotor) for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. The

A Biomedical and Life Science subsidiary of US Patent Innovations, LLC (USPI) known as US Medical Innovations, LLC (USMI), obtained the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k)

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has given consent to the BRACAnalysis Diagnostic System (i.e., “BRACAnalysis”) to render physicians deter

First contact lens has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stipulated to slower the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children between the ages of 8

The first duodenoscope with a sterile, disposable elevator piece was cleared for marketing by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The components of disposable elevator wi

Stryker, has receive the 510(k) clearance of its SAHARA Lateral 3D Expandable Interbody System featuring Lamellar 3D Titanium Technology, from the US Food and Drug Administration (FD

Clearance for marketing has been granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to XACT Robotics’ hands-free robotic system for usage in Computed Tomography (CT) guided p

An upcoming event on Lung Health is soon going to take place in Hyderabad which is the 50^th Union World Conference on the subject, led to the announcement by the John

PMA supplement approval was received by Impulse Dynamics for its next-generation; two lead Optimizer Smart System for treatment of heart failure by the US Food and Drug Administratio

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration furnished multiple final guidance documents related to the medical device program. Here are the four guidance documents

Draft Medical Devices Amendment Rules, 2019 for registration of thirty six medical devices based on the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) suggestions were released by the Union h

As per the government plans, all medical devices, including implants and contraceptives are to be brought under the Central Drugs and Standard Control Organisation to ensure improvem

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval has been given to Secuado (asenapine) transdermal system which is the first-and-only transdermal patch formulation for the treatmen

A transition time of 6 months has been approved by the Union health ministry for implementing provisions of new Medical Device Rules, 2017 for the requirement of switching inventory

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance (K190523) for marketing OssDsign Cranial PSI Accessories in the US. The products which are cleared are a set of

Guidelines has been issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for evaluation of performance of In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) medical devices for grant of manufact

A privately-held company, Corvia Medical, Inc., which has a first-in-class structural heart device for treatment of heart failure has received the Breakthrough Device designation by

Genedrive a molecular diagnostics firm has obtained approval from the NHS Health Research Authority and ethics committee for the usage of the Antibiotic Induced Hearing (AIHL) test i

Biofourmis has obtained 510(K) clearance for its machine-learning and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytics engine as a medical device for ambulatory physiological monitorin

Minimally Invasive Deformity Correction (MID-C) System gets the USFDA approval to treat adolescent patients having idiopathic scoliosis. The intention of non-fusion spinal device known as Minimally

An announcement has been made regarding the recalling of Medline Primary Warmer Pack and Primary Set Pack which is used to help in the administration of intravenous (IV) fluids. 

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A MoU has been signed by the Union health ministry with Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) Trust, India to provide universal healthcare in India.

This collaboration is suppo

The test of Healthy.io can be performed at pharmacies, urgent care centres and health clinics, which eliminates the need for a tabletop lab device.

Furthermore, the test can also present im

A breakthrough device designation has been granted by the FDA to a therapeutic intravascular ultrasound system for patients with pulmonary artery hypertension.

A therapeutic ultrasound cath

There is prevalence of micronutrient levels, anemia, deficiency of Vitamin D, A and Iodine as per the national nutrition survey conducted by Union Government. It also states the enhancement of non-

The country is in dire need of a movement on preventive health for decreasing the burden of non-communicable diseases including diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases, widespread deficiencies of

Orchestra BioMed, Biomedical company has received European CE-Mark approval for its Moderato implantable pulse generator system to treat patients with hypertension.

Moderato functions with

FDA granted the breakthrough device designation for MagicTouch AVF, its sirolimus drug-coated balloon (DCB) catheter used for treating the stenotic lesions of arteriovenous fistulae or arteriovenou

Concept Medical Inc. (CMI) wins US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grant as “Breakthrough Device Designation” for MagicTouch AVF, its Sirolimus drug-coated balloon (DCB) catheter, fo

10 Ayush health and wellness centres (Ayush HWCs) were rolled out by Haryana government. This is in relation with Union Ayush Ministry mandate to set up 12,500 Ayush HWCs in the country in upcoming

The US FDA has approved ApiFix for the commercialization of Minimally Invasive Deformity Correction (MID-C) system. This approval has been done through Humanitarian Device exemption for the treatme

The SAPIEN 3 Ultra delivery system of Edwards is being recalled by the organization. It is required for delivering and deploying the Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra transcatheter heart valve or the Edwards

An announcement has been made regarding the recalling of Medline Primary Warmer Pack, which is used to help in the administering of intravenous (IV) fluids. The Medline Primary Warmer Pack constitu

The MED-EL Cochlear Implant System gets the USFDA approval to produce auditory sensations. The intention of MED-EL Cochlear Implant System is to produce auditory sensations by giving electric stimu

The lab test used by doctors for checking the protein programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) in tumor tissue obtained from patients, who have esophageal squamous cell cancer is done by PD-L1 IHC 22

The FDA has notified in a draft that in coming times, they will offer nonbinding feedback after completion of their inspection at medical device manufacturer.

The FDA explained the complete

The US FDA has given the approval to first spinal tether device to be used in adolescents and children having idiopathic scoliosis. It is an alternative to surgical treatment.

The Zimmer Bi

The USFDA approval is granted to the Tether-Vertebral Body Tethering system. The intention of non-fusion spinal device known as Tether™ - Vertebral Body Tethering System is to treat idiopathi

The USFDA gives the approval to CoreValue system developed by Medtronic. Three design iterations are present in the Medtronic CoreValve family of devices: the Medtronic CoreValve System (1st genera

The SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) System and Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra THV System of Edward, both consist of an artificial catheter-based aortic heart valve and accessories used for implant

Barostim NEO system gets the USFDA approval to treat advanced heart failure. An implantable pulse generator (IPG), a carotid sinus lead kit and a programmer are included in the BAROSTIM NEO System.

A privately held medical device company known as V-Wave Ltd., developing new implantable interatrial shunt devices receives the Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administr

Fresenius Kabi announced the recall of Volumat MC Agilia Infusion System which is an infusion pump used by health care professionals that delivers fluids including medications, blood, and blood pro

NvisionVLE Imaging System can now be marketed by NinePoint Medical following clearance from the US FDA. It can give high-resolution volumetric images of the subsurface and surfa

Meril Life Sciences receives CE marking for their scaffold -MeRes100 BRS, becoming the first thin-strut bioresorbable scaffold. 

Cardiovascular related diseases such as coronary artery

Both of the sytems, the Medtronic CoreValve Evolut R System and Medtronic CoreValve Evolut PRO gets the USFDA approval. Both consists of a transcatheter aortic valve (TAV), a delivery catheter, and

Seraph 100 by ExThera Medical, developed for pathogen reduction during bloodstream infection gets the CE Mark approval. Obtaining the CE mark approval confirms the safety of Seraph 100.

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Implantable cardioverter defibrillators with model numbers CD1377-36C, CD1377-36QC, CD1411-36Q, CD2377-36QC, CD2411-36C, CD2411-36Q manufactured between 05 April 2019 till 29 May 2019 are bein

Sysmex Corporation achieves the Japanese approval to manufacture and market OncoBEAM RAS CRC Kit. It is used in the patients of colorectal cancer for blood-based circulating tumour DNA molecular te

Sysmex Corporation achieves the Japanese approval to manufacture and market OncoBEAM RAS CRC Kit. It is used in the patients of colorectal cancer for blood-based circulating tumour DNA molecular te

According to the new MD Rules, the 6 bodies are notified by the CDSCO to audit the medical device manufacturing sites.

The new MD Rules 2017 became effective since 01 January 2018. These ru

1500 µl filter tips to be used with QIAGEN QIAsymphony SP/AS instruments, model number REF 997024 with lot number 0605020019 and 0605020020 are recalled due to delayed or incorrect results.

A new draft guidance namely Testing and Labeling Medical Devices for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment has been issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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A public health emergency was declared by the Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees to encounter the rise in Hepatitis A cases in Florida because of the ongoing national outbreak.

This

The USFDA grants green signal to PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDX. The lab test used by doctors for checking head and neck squamous cell cancer having programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) in their cancer i

Hillrom launches the Welch Allyn RetinaVue 700 Imager, a retinal camera to detect diabetic retinopathy. It is a recent innovative diagnostic technology.

It helps distant ophthalmologists to

In recent times, few built-in electrodes are present in conventional powered prosthetic arms that make connection with skin of the patient. These are good enough to open and close a simple claw, bu

Long-term continuous monitoring of physiological activity can impart precise information about an individual’s health. Children, elderly, and people with varied conditions often face difficul

It is well known that perfectly delivered chest compressions can save an individual from cardiac arrest. However, this is not an easy task for the bystanders to perform the resuscitation because in

A draft guideline is published by the European Medicines Agency (MEA) on quality requirements for medical devices and medicinal products combination. This combination is also known as Drug device c

An internet of things (IoT) company has warned that it is necessary to legally enforce the encryption standards on the medical devices. Encryption is mandatory for both developers and users. This i

Anand Sharma, congress leader, requested the current government to make the regulatory norms more stringent so that the incident like Johnson & Johnson’s selling faulty hip implants shoul

The EMA (European Medicines Agency) has alerted the pregnant women and the women able to have children, who are not using effective contraceptives against the use of multiple sclerosis medicine Gil

The Aortix system of Procyrion Inc. has secured the Breakthrough Device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is a percutaneous circulatory support system for medical-con

Indian Spinal Injuries Centre(ISIC), leading facility in spinal injury treatment, has tied up with Dr Raymond P Onders, American Gastrointestinal Surgeon, to introduce a diaphragmatic pacing progra

National Health Authority (NHA) and NATHEALTH- Healthcare Federation of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bring new innovations in the healthcare sector. These innovations wil

As part of the Universal health coverage plan, Indian government is offering free testing and treatment for Hepatitis B and C. This offer comes on World Hepatitis Day, Dated July 28.

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Vishwajit Rane, Health Minister of Goa, launched the rotavirus vaccination programme in the state. He started the programme by administering the vaccine to a child.

Free of cost 2.5 ml vacc

Medtronic Private Limited has launched its VenaSeal Closure System in India to treat the people suffering from chronic venous disease (CVD). It is an invasive procedure in which the diseased vein i

A Medical Devices Technical Advisory Group (MDTAG) has been constituted by the Union Health Ministry. The group will be giving advice to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) on m

The UK MHRA has announced in the alert letter that about 0.23% syringe pens (2.3 pens in every 1,000) manufactured by Bausch & Lomb fails to deliver adrenaline’s dose due to needle blocka

An automated, microfluidics device has been developed by the researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US. It will help in the detection of sepsis with 25 minutes.

The draft recommendations on the cybersecurity of medical devices have been developed by France’s National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM).

These recomme

The FDA has recognized the recall of Maquet/Datascope Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), models Cardiosave Hybrid, Cardiosave Rescue, CS300 and CS100/100i, as the Class Ⅰ recall.

IABP, a

Medtronic, an Irish medical technology firm, has decided to make the artificial intelligence (AI)-based stroke care solutions provider Viz.ai’s new technology available to different centers i

Med-El North America, a Durham, N.C.-based firm has received an approval from the FDA for its cochlear implant system. This new device is first of its kind that can be used in people with single-si

According to the WHO, during 2018 around 20 million children worldwide were missed out on life-saving vaccines including diphtheria, measles and tetanus. Mostly, the poorest and most marg

AirDuo Digihaler (fluticasone propionate 113mcg and salmeterol 14mcg), an inhalation powder, has been approved by the FDA. It is meant for asthma treatment in patients aged 12 years and older, but