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Swiss scientists make ‘micromachines’ for self-deploying stents and more
This AI algorithm could detect COVID-19 in chest X-rays
Aspen Surgical acquires Protek Medical Products
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SyBridge enters medtech market with acquisition of X-Cell Tool & Mold
Why making a lot of ventilators may not be enough to prevent COVID-19 deaths
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Advanced Powder Products wins at the Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards Competition
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This AI algorithm could detect COVID-19 in chest X-rays
Northwestern University researchers are touting a new AI platform that can detect COVID-19 in X-ray images of the lungs. DeepCOVID-XR, a machine-learning algorithm, performed better than a team of specialized thoracic radiologists by spotting COVID-19 in X-rays about 10 times faster and 1%-6% more accurately, according to a news release. Researchers involved think physicians could…
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Aspen Surgical acquires Protek Medical Products
Disposable products maker Aspen Surgical Products today announced the acquisition of Protek Medical Products (Coralville, Iowa). Protek manufactures single-use ultrasonic probe covers and needle guides used in tissue biopsies, fluid aspiration, and vascular access procedures as well as protective covers for medical instruments and equipment. The acquisition of Protek strengthens Aspen’s portfolio of medical, patient…
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Advanced Powder Products wins at the Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards Competition
Advanced Powder Products earlier this year won the grand prize in the medical/dental category at the 2020 Powder Metallurgy Design Excellence Awards Competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF). APP (Philipsburg, Pa.) won for its guide tube for use in dental surgery. Here’s more from APP about the guide tube: “This unique component…
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Swiss scientists make ‘micromachines’ for self-deploying stents and more
Researchers in Zurich reported today that they have invented a manufacturing technique to build “micromachines” out of metal and plastic in which these two materials are interlocked as closely as links in a chain. These robots are so tiny that they can maneuver through blood vessels and deliver medications to certain points in the body…