Search Tag: Medical Innovation
2025 17 May
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise drug discovery, but a widening gap looms between what can be discovered and what can be delivered. While AI has rapidly matured to identify new drug candidates at an unprecedented scale, the development pipeline—especially clinical trials—remains slow, fragmented and ill-equipped to handle the explosion...Read more
2025 17 May
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise drug discovery, but a widening gap looms between what can be discovered and what can be delivered. While AI has rapidly matured to identify new drug candidates at an unprecedented scale, the development pipeline—especially clinical trials—remains slow, fragmented and ill-equipped to handle the explosion...Read more
2025 13 May
Innovation in medical devices and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) has accelerated significantly, especially in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). To keep pace with technological advancements while maintaining safety and efficacy, regulatory frameworks must evolve. Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs) represent...Read more
2025 26 Feb
The Galician Health Service (SERGAS) is a global leader in sustainable healthcare, pioneering a Circular Economy strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. Recognised as a European Climate Champion, it focuses on reducing environmental impact, fostering innovation and training healthcare professionals. Through collaborations and pilot projects,...Read more
2025 09 Feb
Medical innovation has long been constrained by high costs, lengthy approval processes and limited access to groundbreaking treatments. Unlike other fields, where collaboration has led to rapid advancements, healthcare remains largely closed and proprietary. The open-source model, which has transformed software, electronics and consumer technology,...Read more
2024 02 Dec
NYU Langone Health has achieved a historic milestone in modern medicine by performing the world’s first fully robotic double lung transplant. This pioneering procedure, carried out on 22 October 2024, marks a significant step forward in the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques. The use of the da Vinci Xi robotic system at every...Read more
2024 02 Dec
NYU Langone Health has achieved a historic milestone in modern medicine by performing the world’s first fully robotic double lung transplant. This pioneering procedure, carried out on 22 October 2024, marks a significant step forward in the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques. The use of the da Vinci Xi robotic system at every...Read more
2024 02 Dec
This autumn, the CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf will be the venue for five major medical congresses. From September to November 2024, experts from various medical disciplines will gather here to exchange the latest scientific findings and discuss current developments in research and practice. "We are delighted that numerous medical...Read more
2024 26 Nov
Virtual reality (VR) is no longer confined to the gaming industry; it reshapes healthcare by transforming surgical techniques, medical education and patient care. With the VR market projected to surpass €157 billion ($165 billion) by 2026, this technology is proving indispensable for healthcare innovation. Offering immersive and interactive solutions,...Read more
2024 12 Nov
The 2025 Healthcare CMO Summit is an exclusive invitation-only event designed to bring together Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) and innovative suppliers and solution providers. Scheduled for February 3-4, 2025 , at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas , the summit will address key clinical healthcare challenges and relevant market developments....Read more
2024 08 Oct
Interview with Prof. Thorsten Steinberg, Head of Laboratory, Medical Center – University of Freiburg A team of researchers led by Prof. Rolf Mülhaupt and Prof. Thorsten Steinberg at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg has developed a thermoresponsive polymer that enables wound dressings to be removed painlessly and without leaving any...Read more
2024 01 Jul
In the dynamic landscape of medical device development, regulatory hurdles have historically posed significant challenges. However, recent years have seen transformative initiatives aimed at expediting the journey from innovation to market. The FDA's Breakthrough Devices Program stands out as a beacon of progress, prioritising devices that promise...Read more
2024 12 Jun
Magnetic compression anastomosis (MCA), also known as Magnamosis, is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat obstructions in the biliary, oesophagal, colonic, and ureteric tracts, as well as for diversion procedures like gastrojejunostomy or jejunojejunostomy. The procedure involves two steps: first, placing rare-earth magnets at the ends...Read more
2024 26 Apr
United Imaging Healthcare has published its 2023 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its mission to bring Equal Healthcare for All. This report highlights the company’s advancements in corporate responsibility, internal governance, and sustainability. In pursuit of health equity, United Imaging Healthcare leverages...Read more
2024 26 Apr
United Imaging Healthcare has published its 2023 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its mission to bring Equal Healthcare for All. This report highlights the company’s advancements in corporate responsibility, internal governance, and sustainability. In pursuit of health equity, United Imaging Healthcare leverages...Read more
2024 26 Apr
United Imaging Healthcare has published its 2023 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its mission to bring Equal Healthcare for All. This report highlights the company’s advancements in corporate responsibility, internal governance, and sustainability. In pursuit of health equity, United Imaging Healthcare leverages...Read more
2024 26 Apr
United Imaging Healthcare has published its 2023 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its mission to bring Equal Healthcare for All. This report highlights the company’s advancements in corporate responsibility, internal governance, and sustainability. In pursuit of health equity, United Imaging Healthcare leverages...Read more
2024 13 Mar
Agnes Bornet has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at MEDi.ia, marking a pivotal moment for the company's trajectory. With her profound expertise in medical innovation promotion, Bornet is poised to steer MEDi.ia towards new heights of success. Prior to her appointment at MEDi.ia, she served as a Board Member at AlphaBrain,...Read more
2024 13 Mar
Agnes Bornet has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at MEDi.ia, marking a pivotal moment for the company's trajectory. With her profound expertise in medical innovation promotion, Bornet is poised to steer MEDi.ia towards new heights of success. Prior to her appointment at MEDi.ia, she served as a Board Member at AlphaBrain,...Read more
2024 26 Jan
Sonoscanner, a French ultrasound manufacturer, announced the achievement of FDA certification for its new ultrasound device, the U-Lite PRO. The first complete ultraportable ultrasound machine (equipped with all Doppler modes and all probes) to obtain this prestigious certification, the U-Lite PRO also opens up new medical possibilities for numerous...Read more