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Chronic Disease

GE HealthCare, Novo Nordisk Partner to Develop Ultrasound Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity

The novel technology could specifically regulate metabolic function using ultrasound.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 10.19.23

Phenomix Sciences Unveils Second Obesity Treatment Assay

The latest oral swab is the first to help providers determine the most effective treatment for the Hungry Brain phenotype.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.07.23

Diagnostics

Phenomix Sciences Debuts Test to Predict Obesity Phenotype

Saliva test will assist in provider recommendations with positive results pointing to diet, GLP-1 medication, and/or intragastric balloons.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.19.23

Ultrasound Stimulation Can Reduce Obesity, Research Indicates

New study is based on the discovery that ultrasound can be used to perform peripheral nerve modulation as a new form of bioelectronic medicine.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.29.21

Itamar Medical to Evaluate Impact of CPAP Therapy on Patients with COVID-19

The clinical trial will assess the efficacy of CPAP in COVID-19 confirmed or suspected patients.

Globe Newswire 04.22.20

First Patient Enrolled in U.S. STEP-1 Clinical Trial of EndoBarrier

This is the first of 67 patients expected to be enrolled into the first stage of the STEP-1 trial.

Business Wire 03.06.20

Use of Endosurgery Devices in Laparoscopic Surgeries to Grow

Increase is attributable to growth in use of surgical staplers, advancements in endomechanical devices, and a rise in various types of endosurgery.

Transparency Market Research 03.04.20

Ingestible Medical Devices Can Be Broken Down with Light

New light-sensitive material could eliminate some of the endoscopic procedures needed to remove gastrointestinal devices.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 02.28.20

Cardiovascular

Enrollment Begins in Cagent Vascular's Balloon Catheter Study

Trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Serranator PTA Serration Balloon Catheter in infrapopliteal arteries.

Business Wire 02.12.20

Surgical

Ethicon Launches Device to Help Surgeons Better Manage Bleeding

Next-generation product simplifies setup and may save valuable operating room time.

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies 12.03.19

FDA Approves Clinical Study of LimFlow's MI Amputation Prevention Technology

The study will be conducted in the United States and Japan.

Business Wire 10.31.19

Surgical

Powered Circular Stapler for Colorectal, Gastric, Thoracic Surgery Launched by Ethicon

New ECHELON CIRCULAR Powered Stapler results in 61 percent fewer leaks at the staple line.

Johnson & Johnson 09.24.19

Contract Manufacturing | Electronics | Neurological

Shock to the System: An Examination of Neurostim Technologies

Targeted electrical nerve stimulation technology can aid in chronic disease management by improving on current treatment methods.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.09.19

NIH Study to Utilize NeuroPace RNS System for Research on the Brain’s Reward System

Study aims to assess whether closed-loop neuromodulation can help manage medically refractory obesity.

Business Wire 09.04.19

Apollo Endosurgery Completes Patient Enrollment in MERIT Study

The study is designed to demonstrate weight loss and quality of life at 12 months after the ESG procedure when compared to lifestyle modifications alone.

Business Wire 08.09.19

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Enrolls First Patient in REACH PVI Clinical Study

Trial to study treatment of peripheral artery disease with orbital atherectomy via radial access.

Business Wire 07.31.19

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Diagnostics | Software & IT

Resonea's Smartphone-Based Home Sleep Apnea Screening Wins FDA Nod

DROWZLE sleep apnea pre-screening device enables detection of suspected sleep breathing disorders.

PR Newswire 07.26.19

Surgical

Obalon Makes Moves on First Company-Owned Retail Weight Loss Center

The first Obalon retail center will be located in San Diego and the company is targeting this fall for its grand opening.

GlobeNewswire 07.24.19

Ethicon Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for VISTASEAL Open and Laparoscopic Dual Applicator Devices

VISTASEAL Dual Applicator is the first product to emerge from recent strategic partnership between Ethicon and Grifols.

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies 06.19.19

Digital Health | Patient Monitoring

Remote Patient Monitoring: The 21st Century Approach to Treating Chronic Disease

Employing real-time monitoring technologies to the chronic disease protocol, patients are empowered to become a part of addressing their own medical concerns.

Online Exclusives Waqaas Al-Siddiq, Founder and CEO, Biotricity 05.30.19

Apollo Endosurgery Appoints Veteran Healthcare Executive to its Board

Tenth board member has more than 35 years of experience in the industry.

Business Wire 05.13.19

Cardiovascular

Weight Loss Surgery Before Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Significantly Reduces Rate of Recurrence

Study presented at Heart Rhythm 2019 finds positive impact of bariatric surgery for obese patients undergoing ablation.

Heart Rhythm Society 05.10.19

Pulmonary Artery Branch Sealing With Ultrasonic Energy Device Shows Promise

Product shown to be safe and effective for pulmonary artery branch sealing in vessels of 7mm or less.

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies 05.08.19

Electronics

Swallowable Self-Inflating Capsule Could Help Tackle Obesity

The prototype capsule contains a balloon that can be self-inflated with a handheld magnet once it is in the stomach, inducing a sense of fullness.

Nanyang Technological University 04.24.19

Surgical

FDA Approves BAROnova's TransPyloric Shuttle Device for Obesity

A non-surgical solution for obesity approved for one year of device treatment, offering patients potentially more durable weight loss and health benefits.

PR Newswire 04.23.19

Senseonics Appoints Chief Medical Officer

New executive's career spans almost 40 years in diabetes care.

Business Wire 04.18.19

LINX Shown to Lower Medical Costs More Than Traditional Anti-Reflux Surgery

Study indicates savings in first year following the procedure.

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies 04.03.19

Medality Medical Receives FDA IDE Approval for Reversal of Type 2 Diabetes Clinical Trial

Company's device is designed to gently and selectively extract excess mesenteric visceral fat, which has been associated with insulin resistance.

Business Wire 04.01.19

Ethicon Launches Global Registry to Collect Real-World Data on Liver Lesions

The registry will follow 1,500 patients worldwide for five years from the date of their first liver ablation procedure with the company's NEUWAVE System.

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies 04.01.19

Diagnostics

Early Screening Technology Helps Reduce Risk of Liver Disease

A non-invasive device offers the promise of more efficient screening capabilities for earlier detection.

Online Exclusives Laurent Sandrin, Ph.D., Co-Founder, Echosens 03.29.19

GI Dynamics Announces Institutional Review Board Approval for EndoBarrier Pivotal Trial

Trial is designed to measure the efficacy and safety of EndoBarrier in conjunction with lifestyle therapy and diabetes medication for type 2 diabetes treatment.

Business Wire 03.29.19

GI Dynamics Appoints Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs

New hire brings over 30 years of experience in development, regulatory, preclinical and clinical operations, quality and resource management to the position.

Business Wire 02.15.19