cardiology

AI meets innovation: Cambridge's device transforms heart screening
Researchers have developed a handheld device that could potentially replace stethoscopes as a tool for detecting certain types of heart disease.
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Dassault Systèmes enters next phase of Living Heart Project with AI-powered virtual twins
Members of the Living Heart Project are testing a new generation of the Living Heart model that can be configured for individual patients or patient populations; Customization and automation of AI-powered virtual heart models would help simplify and accelerate medical device development.
Copper nanoparticles could reduce infection risk of implanted medical device
Copper oxide nanoparticles, which can be coated onto implanted medical implants, could reduce the risk of infection after operations.
PhD student helps develop medical device for children with congenital heart defects
Origami-inspired Iris Valve operates effectively at different diameters, accommodating children’s growth.
Quasar Medical acquires Ridgeback Technologies
By acquiring Ridgeback Technologies, Quasar is enhancing its ability to deliver customized balloon catheter solutions, accelerating time to market, scale-up efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Boston Scientific to Acquire Cortex
Acquisition to complement electrophysiology portfolio with solution to advance the treatment of complex atrial fibrillation.
Winners announced in pediatric medical device competition
Children’s National Hospital, Additional Ventures sponsor prestigious pitch contest focused on pediatric cardiology, award $300,000 to the six medtech winner.
Finalists announced in pediatric medical device competition
Up to $300,000 in grants will be awarded Oct. 14, 2024, in the Make Your Medical Device Pitch for Kids competition.
US Extruders’ strategic partnership with Poba Medical, Colin Sutherland, and Compounding Solutions
The partnership will enable turnkey balloon tubing extrusion and balloon forming solutions.
Grants for pediatric cardiology devices
Children’s National Hospital, Additional Ventures offer grants totaling $300,000 to be distributed among innovators with medical technology solutions.
Growing demand for monitoring systems
Two non-invasive patient monitoring experts establish a commercial partnership to co-promote technologies.